NOBODY by Wonder Girls

Yep, the blog is still working and the blogger is still alive , hehe. This is the hard part if you're not a full time blogger, you want to write, but you don't have the time , you have the PC but you don't have the idea, you're in the mood but you're not at home, you're online but you're pre-occupied by other things and you're stressed-out , that's the only time that you'll gonna write. Gulo noh?

Anyway, it's really a very stressful month and for the coming weeks , the worst has yet to come. Please excuse my grammar coz I don't have time to review my post, (see? i'm very busy). But I have to post this one because it let me forget that I'm too busy , even for just a few moment.

The song which makes my niece and my officemate move their feet and automaticallly sing-along with the song while it plays. A video which deserves to be posted here. Brought to us by the Wonder Girls:

And I Love You So by Regine Velasquez

Let me share to you the theme song of my Bhabe. And I Love You So , MTV performed by Ms. Regine Velasquez.

Goodbye Mike...

This cover photo of Time Magazine was really eye catching. He has a lot of picture on the web but this one was really nice. Most picture of the King of Pop was taken after he had gone facial surgery, some of them are being used as a center of their humor or to ridicule him, some people even deliberately altered them to look funny. Maybe they don't know how much Michael Jackson contributed to the music industry. How brilliant he is in creating all his unforgettable songs. Of course the controversies he had been through has been unforgettable also , but hey , we don't know what's the real thing about these stories.

Michael has a lot of wonderful songs , for this issue, I'll just post a very meaningful song to say goodbye to him. I'll post a favorite video later on.

Man In The Mirror

Ooh ooh ooh aah
Gotta make a change
For once in my life
It's gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right

As I turned up the collar on
A favorite winter coat
This wind is blowin' my mind
I see the kids in the street
With not enough to eat
Who am I to be blind
Pretending not to see their needs

A summer's disregard
A broken bottle top
And a one man's soul
They follow each other
On the wind ya' know
'Cause they got nowhere to go
That's why I want you to know

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change, yey
Na na na, na na na, na na na na oh ho

I've been a victim of
A selfish kinda love
It's time that I realize
There are some with no home
Not a nickel to loan
Could it be really pretending that they're not alone

A willow deeply scarred
Somebody's broken heart
And a washed out dream
(Washed out dream)
They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
'Cause they got no place to be
That's why I'm starting with me

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make that change

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Man in the mirror, oh yeah)
I'm asking him to change his ways, yeah
(Change)
No message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make the change
You gotta get it right, while you got the time
'Cause when you close your heart
(You can't close your, your mind)
Then you close your mind

(That man, that man, that man)
(That man, that man, that man)
(With the man in the mirror, oh yeah)
(That man you know, that man you know)
(That man you know, that man you know)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Change)
No message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself then make that change

(Na na na, na na na, na na na na)
Ooh
Oh yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
(Na na na, na na na, na na na na)

Oh no
Oh no, I'm gonna make a change
It's gonna feel real good
Sure mon
(Change)
Just lift yourself
You know, you got to stop it yourself
(Yeah)
Oh
Make that change
(I gotta make that change today, oh)
(Man in the mirror)
You got to, you got to not let yourself, brother oh
Yeah
You know that
(Make that change)
(I gotta make that make me then make)
You got, you got to move
Sure mon, sure mon
You got to
(Stand up, stand up, stand up)
Make that change
Stand up and lift yourself, now
(Man in the mirror)
Make that change
(Gonna make that change, sure mon)
(Man in the mirror)
You know it, you know it, you know it, you know
(Change)
Make that change

Bleeding Love

Another great song got my attention again while doing rounds on a consumer friendly supermarket which is known for selling items in a very affordable price. It was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis. Instead of posting the original video of the song plus lyrics, I decided to put the Hip-Hop routine video of Chelsie and Mark which I saw at SYTYCD before. It's a real wonderful performance from the two which I hope you'll like it too. Enjoy!

Beyonce's Maple Syrup Diet

Got a chance to bump this article on the web, the link was given to me by one of my colleagues at the office. And I was thinking that there's no harm in giving it a try. Here's the rest of it:

Recently in the news was talk of how Beyoncé Knowles lost weight quickly for her role in the film Dreamgirls. Beyoncé went on what is more commonly known as the Maple Syrup Diet, which is in fact a form of fasting, rather than dieting.

Beyoncé’s Maple Syrup Diet simply involves eating no solid food at all. Instead, a mixture of lemon juice, Grade B/Medium Maple Syrup, water and Cayenne pepper is drunk. This mix can be taken cold, as a cordial, or hot, as a tea. The mix contains some essential vitamins and minerals.

As solid food is not eaten it is necessary to help the digestive system eliminate material and avoid constipation. This is achieved in two ways: laxative tea is taken every night, and in the morning, 32 ounces of lukewarm sea salt water serves as a top-down enema. This passes through the digestive system extremely quickly—30-60 minutes.

The diet is for a recommended minimum of ten days, although it is not uncommon for people to stay on the cleanse for longer periods of time. Fasting for such long periods requires careful breaking, as intestinal cultures need to re-develop and mucus linings re-build. This usually involves drinking “full strength” juices for a day or two, while slowly adding in soups, then fruit, vegetables and nuts before resuming a regular diet. This fast break is an ideal time to add probiotics to re-establish a healthy intestinal culture.

Maple Syrup Diet Recipe:

2 tablespoons (1 fluid ounce) freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice (approx. 1/2 lemon)

2 tablespoons (1 fluid ounce) organic Grade B maple syrup

1/10 Teaspoon or more cayenne pepper - as much as you can comfortable cope with

1 Cup (8 fluid ounces) purified or spring water

Beyoncé’s Maple Syrup Diet is said by Stanley Burroughs and later authors to eliminate toxins and congestion that have built up in the body. Because it is not a complete source of macro-nutrients, it should be considered as another form of fasting, rather than a diet.

Supporters of the Maple Syrup Diet have credited it with helping them lose weight and reduce stomach fat, increase energy, and even alleviate some chronic diseases.

Some in the entertainment industry have misunderstood fasting as a weight loss diet. Recently, the Maple Syrup Diet received media attention as a result of being embraced by some celebrities. The singer/actress Beyoncé did it for 14 days and lost 22 lb (9 kg) for her role in the 2006 movie Dreamgirls. Howard Stern’s cohost Robin Quivers claims to have lost 73 lb using the Master Cleanse. Similarly, Jared Leto says he lost the weight he gained to play ‘Mark David Chapman’ (he gained 62 lb) all from the Maple Syrup Diet

The Different Juice Fasting Stages of Detoxification

Stage 1 (Day 1 To Day 2) On the first day of fasting, the blood sugar level drops below 70 mg/dl. To restore the blood to the normal glucose level, liver glycogen is converted to glucose and released into the blood. This reserve is enough for half a day. The body then reduces the basal metabolic rate (BMR). The rate of internal chemical activity in resting tissue is lowered to conserve energy. The heart slows and blood pressure is reduced. Glycogen is pulled from the muscle causing some weakness. The first wave of cleansing is usually the worst.

Headaches, dizziness, nausea, bad breath, glazed eyes and a heavily coated tongue are signs of the first stage of cleansing. Hunger can be the most intense in this period unless the enema is used which quickly assists the body into the fasting state by ending digestion in the colon.

Stage 2 (Day 3 To Day 7) Fats, composed of transformed fatty acids, are broken down to release glycerol from the glyceride molecules and are converted to glucose. The skin may become oily as rancid oils are purged from the body. People with problem-free skin may have a few days of pimples or even a boil. A pallid complexion is also a sign of waste in the blood. Ketones are formed by the incomplete oxidation of fats. It is suspected that the ketones in the blood suppress the appetite by affecting the food-satiety centre in the hypothalamus. You may feel hungry for the first few days of the fast. This effect is temporary. The desire to eat will disappear. Lack of hunger may last 40 to 60 days, depending on whether you are on water or juice.

The body embraces the fast and the digestive system is able to take a much-needed rest, focusing all of its energies on cleansing and healing. White blood cell and immune system activity increases. You may feel pain in your lungs. The cleansing organs and the lungs are in the process of being repaired. Periodically, the lymphatic system expels mucous matter through the nose or throat. The volume excreted of this yellow-coloured mucus can be shocking. The sinuses go through periods of being clogged, then will totally clear. The breath is still foul and the tongue coated. Within the intestine, the colon is being repaired and impacted faeces on the intestinal wall start to loosen.

Stage 3 (Day 8 to Day 15) On the latter part of an extended fast, you can experience enhanced energy, clear-mindedness and feel better than you have felt since childhood. On the downside, old injuries may become irritated and painful. This is a result of the body’s increased ability to heal during fasting. If you had broken your arm 10 years before, there is scar tissue around the break. At the time of the break, the body’s ability to heal was directly related to lifestyle. If you lived on a junk-food diet, the body’s natural healing ability was compromised.

During fasting, the body’s healing process is at optimum efficiency. As the body scours for dead or damaged tissue, the lymphocytes enter the older, damaged tissue secreting substances to dissolve the damaged cells. These substances irritate the nerves in the surrounding region and cause a re occurrence of aches from previously injured areas that may have disappeared years earlier. The pain is good as the body is completing the healing process. The muscles may become tight and sore due to toxin irritation. The legs can be the worst affected, as toxins accumulate in the legs. Cankers are common in this stage due to the excessive bacteria in the mouth. Daily gargling with salt and water will prevent or heal cankers.

Stage 4 (Day 16 to Day 30) The body is completely adapted to the fasting process. There is more energy and clarity of mind. Cleansing periods can be short with many days of feeling good in between. There are days when the tongue is pink and the breath is fresh. The healing work of the organs is being completed. After the detoxification mechanisms have removed the causative agent or render it harmless, the body works at maximum capacity in tissue proliferation to replace damaged tissue. While a short fast will reduce the symptoms, a longer fast can completely heal. Homoeostatic balance is at optimum levels. The lymphatic system is clean except for a rare discharge of mucus through the nose or throat. After day 20, the mind is affected. Heightened clarity and emotional balance are felt at this time. Memory and concentration improve.

Stage 5 (Breaking the Fast) The sticky, toxic, mucous coating on the intestinal wall is loose, and the first meal frees it from the intestinal wall. Toxins enter the blood through the colon. The gallbladder dumps its waste in a heavy discharge of bile. This can cause an instant bowel movement upon eating followed by intense diarrhoea. If the symptoms are too uncomfortable, an enema will help.

Some critics point to lack of essential nutrients in Beyoncé’s Maple Syrup Diet, citing a deficiency of protein, vitamins, and minerals. As a result of these deficiencies, individuals on the diet may experience dizziness, delirium, and fainting in the short term, with possible damage to the body occurring in longer-term applications. Many authors assert the benefits of fasting are related to its lack of nutrients, particularly macronutrients. People with intestinal conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome may experience added discomfort while on the cleanse.

There is a risk that the saltwater flush may remove both beneficial and harmful bacteria from the body. A no-food diet may cause the gut to stop passing food, resulting in constipation, or may make the consumption of food immediately after the fast painful. These are the important reasons to follow the fasts’ instructions correctly.

Beyoncé Knowles said of her decision to adopt the Maple Syrup diet: “My nutritionist suggested the only way to do that was the maple syrup fast. As soon as it was over, I gained the weight back.

“I’m very conscious of being a curvy woman and I’m very happy that I am a curvy woman.”

She added: “I would never recommend it to anyone unless you are doing a movie and it’s necessary, and you have proper help.”

Remember that people like Beyonce Knowles have a great incentive to lose weight fast, as this ensures that they win contracts to appear in films, commercials and television. These diets are not really that healthy, and it is recommended that a longer term approach to weight loss is taken. Crash diets can be a useful way to kick-start yourself into a healthy lifestyle, as quick results can give you the boost of confidence that is often needed. However, they should not be considered long term solutions to weight problems. We recommend a good balance of healthy diet and regular exercise. Also, remember to consult your family doctor before embarking on a period fasting or extreme dieting.

If you revert to your old ways after this fast, you will gain nothing, and maybe actually put on more weight. Yoyo dieting is not good for your health, and cannot be sustained long term. Eat healthy, exercise hard.

This article can be found on this link: http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/02/beyonces-diet-aka-maple-syrup-diet.html.

Susan Boyle on Britain's Got Talent

Britain really has great talents. It was like watching a breaking news on Inside Edition where I first saw Susan Boyle , 47. She got three "yes" from the judges including Simon Cowell who was also amazed by her pleasant voice. Watching the video , you will see some of the audience are not quite impressed at first , obviously judging her appearance , but they were all stunned by her impressive voice while singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from the broadway musical "Les Miserables". I was also laughing at first when I saw the title of the episode , "Leave Her Hair Alone". Maybe she will rise to stardom someday like Paul Potts.

I Don't Know How to Love Him

They play this song once in a blue moon on my favorite radio station which is known for streaming mostly classic and mellow music. It's been a while since I heard the song until I saw the performance of Ms. Dulce together with two singers that I already forgot the name, on a variety show last Sunday. I said to myself that I should post that beautiful song here.

"I Don't Know How to Love Him" is a song which was originally featured on the #1 album Jesus Christ Superstar , released in October of 1970. Yvonne Elliman was the original recording artist of this fantastic song. Since then , a lot of famous artists revived the song and included it on their album. These includes Helen Reddy , Petula Clark , Bonnie Tyler and Sinead O' Connor to name a few. I even saw another version @ you tube performed by Ms. Lea Salonga and I found it amazing also but I decided to post here the original version by Yvonne which I loved most. A song which suits the sacredness of the Holy Week.

Lyrics:

...Close your eyes close your eyes
and forget all about us tonight.

MARY MAGDALENE:

I don't know how to love him.
What to do, how to move him.
I've been changed, yes really changed.
In these past few days, when I've seen myself,
I seem like someone else.
I don't know how to take this.
I don't see why he moves me.
He's a man. He's just a man.
And I've had so many men before,
In very many ways,
He's just one more.
Should I bring him down?
Should I scream and shout?
Should I speak of love,
Let my feelings out?
I never thought I'd come to this.
What's it all about?
Don't you think it's rather funny,
I should be in this position.
I'm the one who's always been
So calm, so cool, no lover's fool,
Running every show.
He scares me so.
I never thought I'd come to this.
What's it all about?
Yet, if he said he loved me,
I'd be lost. I'd be frightened.
I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope.
I'd turn my head. I'd back away.
I wouldn't want to know.
He scares me so.
I want him so.
I love him so.

Lil Rounds @ American Idol

It's been a tough week for her as you will see on her video posted below, but Lil Rounds will certainly grab our attention with her powerful voice. A promising diva with cute little children , Randy Jackson commented that she is a mix of Fantasia Barrino and Mary J. Blige, but for me this girl is unique and will surely rock the world of American Idol this following  days. Hopefully she will pick the right song that will surely suit her. Shine Lil Rounds !

Low Key Picture gallery

Low Key by Regine Velasquez

It's been a while since my last post , I'm not that too busy , I'm just not in a mood to post some updates this past few weeks. I apologize to my co-bloggers since I was not able to respond on their messages, but don't ya worry people , I'm back on the track and hey! you know that do happen , ayt?

One of the few memorable things that happened to me last month was when my boyfriend and I went to Glorietta to watch the album launching of my fave singer, Regine Velasquez. He's not an avid fan of Regine but he definitely like the selection of songs mostly from the 80's. And I Love You So , which was originally sang ( i guess) by Perry Como but the Don McLean version is what he liked most was also included on the album. The album consists of revival songs of Beatles, Janis Ian, Billy Joel and other famous various artists. The song which touch my heart was Leader of the Band , originally sang by Dan Fogelberg. Regine Velasquez will be having a tour at Eastwood City this month, so for all of you who like a touch of sweet mellow old music, grab a copy of Low Key now!

1.	Tell Me That You Love Me (Video)
2.	And I Love You So (Video)
3.	I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love
4.	I Never Dreamed Someone Like You Could Love Someone Like Me
5.	No Walls, No Ceilings, No Floors
6.	Good Friend
7.	How Can I Tell You
8.	Of All The Things
9.	Longer
10.	At Seventeen
11.	She's Always A Woman
12.	Never Be The Same
13.	Strawberry Fields Forever
14.	Weeping Willows, Cattails
15.	Leader Of The Band
16.	Walk In Love
17.	Clouds Across The Moon
18.	Christmas Is - Regine Velasquez with Jim Brickman

Single Ladies

Single Ladies (put A Ring On It) lyrics - Beyonce lyrics

Single Ladies (put A Ring On It) Video - Beyonce Music Videos

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Single Ladies

Looking for a video that I could embed for this stuff is really hard due to some copyrights issues on most popular websites . Good thing that some sites doesn't have any restrictions , I could still post this video which I liked instantly when I first saw it on MTV.  I was really amazed by Beyonce's powerful voice here plus her two backup dancers really performs well like her. The video is a top notch and stands up among her songs that we've previously heard, if you want to feel fired-up on your not so-nice days then you should listen to this song and dance along with it's beat.

New Year Food Trip

I was thinking that I should start the year right. Going on a diet is not on the list of my New Year's resolution.  This year , the hunt for the yummiest mami noodles is on. The journey starts in Wai Ying located at Binondo. Here's a glimpse of those mouth-watering  delicacy from the said chinese restaurant:

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