░ Workout of the Day: BodyRock.tv's 600 Sexier Body Workout ░

Using motorcycle gloves gives my hands, particularly my palms, extra protection when doing push-ups or leg works, especially when I workout on cemented floor.

"Thriving. That's fighting... Surviving is barely getting by." 

-Jillian Michaels

Today I completed my first workout for this year. I have been slacking off and extended my holiday season just a bit too much but now I am back in the game. For those of you who are clueless about this, I am fond of working out. You can click the "Workout for the Day" tab below my banner to read more about the history of my health as well as how I managed to lose more than 20 pounds in a year.
After 4 days of trips to the cafe and consuming loads of calories from all those frappes and waffles, I finally got down my yoga mat and punished myself. 
I picked out BodyRock.tv's 600 Sexier Body Workout to jumpstart my workout sessions this year. I knew it was gonna be hard, but I managed to finish with time to spare.

1. 60 Burpees with Calve Raise
2. 60 One Leg Push-ups
3. 60 Jump Lunges
4. 60 One Leg Dead Lifts
5. 60 Crunches with Leg Extensions
6. 60 Prisoner Squats and Front Kicks
7. 60 One Leg Tricep Dip
8. 60 One Leg Jump
9. 60 Chest Lifts
10. 60 Over the Chair Kicks

I do not recommend this to anyone who is just starting out. This workout's level of difficulty is high. You can always modify, though! I stop after every 10 or 20 reps depending on the level of difficulty of each exercise. 

The total time I consumed is: 27 minutes and 30 seconds.

I won't ramble on how each workout is done, click on this link to know more about my favorite full body workout.
I have been working out with Zuzana and Freddie for a couple of months now and I have proven to myself that exercises at home with a healthy diet will make your life better. 
My heaviest was 170 pounds. I am now a healthy 136.6 (count the holiday weight in) pounds. I just weighed in before working out. Next weigh in will be Sunday next week.
In less than 3 months I am aiming to lose 16-20 pounds. With BodyRock TV and Quaker Oats' Oatmeal, I will be able to do this! Expect constant updates on my workouts and meals starting today! Day 1 is over. Join me as I workout for beauty and for life!

░ Makeup Haul: Live Beautiful! 18-Piece Brush Set ░

This doesn't really count as a haul since I'll only be talking about (1) product I bought about 30 minutes ago. I posted a photo of it in my fan page in Facebook and had questions coming in a few minutes after. I felt like writing a decent blog entry just to answer and clarify details.

WOODEN HANDLE

Here's how it goes... I was in the department store yesterday and stumbled upon this "50% OFF" stand with pouches that looked very similar to makeup brush sets. Not one pouch was opened--and I guess that is the reason why people never bothered to buy them or even stop and take a look. I took the liberty of opening one just to shut the "What the heck is this?" thought in my head up. When I opened, *ta-dah!* MAKEUP BRUSHES! I thought, they never sold these before! I was very surprised and intrigued at the same time. I looked at the price: P375.00. I was like, "Really?" There was no one around and I didn't buy it for some reason. 

I went back to (and is still in) the mall and decided to get the set just for the sake of whatever. I thought I'd give it a try. For the price, who wouldn't? So a saleslady assisted me and I asked her, "What are the brushes made of?" And she answers, "Class A sila, Ma'am." So I guess she didn't understand my question. I asked her again, "Synthetic brushes?" and she said, "Yes, Ma'am." Why didn't she say "Synthetic." in my first question? Well I'm not going to answer that question. Most of them don't know what they sell. Such a sad fact. I'm not generalizing, okay? Its just that I've had a couple of bad conversations with salesladies. You're lucky if you get to talk to one who actually knows the products she sells. Anyway, back to the brushes. Here is the list you can use as reference:

Colors: Gold and Silver

Type of brush roll: I don't really know what the brush roll is made of.
Type of Handle: Some kind of wood.

Prices: PhP300.00 15-Piece Brush Set

              PhP375.00 18-Piece Brush Set

              PhP400.00 21-Piece Brush Set

I wanted to get the 21-Piece Brush set and asked for a new stock but the saleslady came back and told me it was the last piece available. I didn't get it because 1) It's gold and 2) I am very particular with things on display. I always want a new stock. I was left with the 18-Piece Brush Set. From P749.75, the price was down to P375.00. I almost didn't want to believe it. So I got one in silver. I really wanted the 21-Piece set since you get 3 more brushes and pay only P25.00 compared to the 18-Piece set! 

The handles of the brushes are made of some kind of wood. I didn't ask since I knew I won't be given a correct answer anyway.

The photos posted here are taken on my lap since I am in a coffee shop at the moment. I'll be taking more decent photos when I get home and post them again for my review.

BRAND: Live Beautiful! Makeup Brushes

LOCATION: SM City Manila Department Store

Things to take note: I still haven't taken a closer look on the brushes itself but my initial reaction was... "A little scratchy." Please stay tuned for the review which I think will be very much helpful.

░ Update: Backlog Videos Now Posted! ░

The two backlog videos which have finally been edited and uploaded via YouTube.

I have blogged about these two events before and I think it would be totally inappropriate to blab some more [about them]. Enjoy watching, readers! Here's the link to my beauty channel.