Fitness is essential for your general wellbeing. It helps to keep you in perfect shape and also free from a variety of diseases. Many have started workout programs that help them engage in a variety of fitness exercises. Some people are afraid to participate in exercises which expose them to several health risks.

Laziness is one of the reasons why some people don't participate in any fitness regime. They find it hard going to the gym or trying out simple exercises like jogging. Others come up with excuses that keep them off the training ground. One of the popular excuses many people come up with is being busy. You will find someone claiming to be busy even when they are not - just to avoid these exercises.

Another excuse to avoid training is the weather. You will find someone claiming that they cannot work out in specific weather conditions, which is not the case. Whether it's sunny or rainy, they will choose to stay away from training. The funniest excuse is when someone claims they are too old to work out. You should avoid all these excuses if you want to stay fit and have consistent, effective exercises. The following are ways you can stop your training excuses.

Create a Workout Plan

You should come up with an effective workout plan. Lacking a program is something that will push you to create excuses to avoid exercise. With a good training plan, you will be aware of what you are supposed to do at a specific time to stay fit. Your program should be made up of various types of exercises that will help you meet your goals. Also, include the use of legal steroids and other supplements that will help you gain muscle mass and lose weight fast. Visit https://steroidsfax.net for the best legal steroids to help you achieve quality gains.

Set Aside Time

You can't miss an hour or even thirty minutes of training in your busy workout schedule. If you are serious about staying fit, then you should set aside time and inform other people that you are not available during that time. If you are employed, you should request permission from your boss when there is no matter of urgency. Setting aside time for training and sticking to it will help you avoid excuses.

Set Goals

You should come up with targets you intend to meet. This is important in giving you that motivation to workout. You can aim at losing a certain amount of weight within a specific period or achieving muscle gains within a set period. This will help you avoid excuses and train hard.

Work With Timelines

You should have your work-out timelines. These are periods you need to beat to achieve specific fitness goals. Working with deadlines will help you stick to your training program, which is one of the best ways to avoid excuses. You will get the results you need very fast.

Another opportunity for me to explore in skincare. I was invited to a round table anti-aging discussion with Mr. Gregory Daures, International development marketing manager in Anti-aging of Pierre Fabre Laboratories. Here in our country it most likely that we are not focusing on our skin rather we tend to cover our imperfections with harsh makeup that will make our skin conditions more irritated.


Let me share to you some information that I learned about Mr. Gregory Daures. Our skin goes in different stages or as professional called it turning points.

Skin Turning points

Dull Dehydrated 

You taught that you just haven't had enough sleep but it is the first sign of skin aging, loss of glowing skin and you can find some discoloration on your skin.

Sagging 

Sagging or loss of elasticity on the layers of our skin is the second stage of skin aging. The nutrient that can be found before on our skin has been loosened. On my personal input, I taught sagging skin caused by an incorrect way of removing your makeup or caused by some of the enlarged pores if you are acne prone during your teenage years.

Wrinkles 

The third and final stage of skin aging wrinkles, where you can see you're fine lines around your eyes and it changes your facial structure causing you to look a little bit older than you actually are.

Now that we both know some facts about skin aging, it is about time to take good care of our skin and use products that are formulated perfectly to improve and prevent skin aging.

About Eau Thermale Avène

Eau Thermale Avène, the leading dermo-cosmetics brand in Europe, is deeply rooted in dermatology and hydrotherapy with 260 years of expertise in managing all skin types. Its products are supported by more than 300 clinical studies resulting in high-quality skincare products available for customers all over the world. Reading their website https://www.pierre-fabre.com/fr/eau-thermale-avene I can say they worked so hard to discover and formulate their products with quality.

 Mr. Gregory Daures recommended for us to use 4 products in their Physiolift line.

1. Physiolift Jour/Day - Emulsion lissante (Smoothing emulsion) 

The product has a light texture that goes well underneath your makeup or powders. Once you spread it on your skin it completely absorbs by your skin. It contains some ingredients that protect your skin from oxidative stress which is Pre-tocopheryl. Hyaluronic Acid Mono-Oligomers 12 kDa that helps replenish your skin in HA and lastly AscofillineTM 10kDa that adds more collagens to the skin.

Here's a sample screen capture or representation of the young skin, aged skin and aged skin treated with AscofillineTM 10 kDa.


As we compare skin regenerates more collagen, Collagen is an important protein in the body and gives structure to your skin, bones, muscles, and all other connective tissue. Physiolift Jour/Day - Emulsion lissante is a lightweight cream that can be applied during your morning routines. It contains Antioxidants which helps to protect against free radicals and contains Anti-aging agents (Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen booster) plus it is good for sensitive skin, helps improve is firmness and luminosity.

2. Physiolift Nutt/Night 

During night time it is the best time to put all of the necessary creams that will help your skin regenerates and improve. Physiolift Night cream has a thick consistency. Night cream best use to massage your skin to help skin absorb more products.

Mr. Gregory Daures, teaching us the proper way to apply the cream

Tips for application

• Spread 3 pumps on your fingertips
• Use the effleurage method ( Effleurage, a French word meaning "to skim" or "to touch lightly on")
• Make some tiny pinches in order to stimulate and energize the skin

Physiolift Night Cream also contains Hyaluronic Acid and AscofilineTM. Retinaldehyde is also present in the product for detoxifying and regeneration of the skin

3. PhysioLift Yeux/Eyes 

Now we're done with the products all over our face now let's focus on the areas that need more attention, our Eyes. The skin around our eyes is very delicate and needed a little attention.  PhysioLift Yeux/Eyes, tights skin and firming sagging eye contour. It helps to reduce dark circles up to 52.8 %, puffiness reduced by 14.7%. A unique "patch texture" that makes wonder during night time for a firmer & more luminous eye contour every time you wake up

4. PhysioLift Precision 

A fragrance-free product that can fill wrinkles during night time because of its sealing foam texture.

All 4 products reduce skin aging effects for your face. Can't wait to try these products after 5 more months because now I'm pregnant and some of the products contain ingredients that might affect the developing baby inside of me.

Avène also have sunblock

If you're asking for the prices of each product check details below.

1. Night – Php2,600
2. Day – Php2,600
3. Eyes – Php2,500
4. Precision Filler – Php2,750

Avène Products are available in available thru select dermatologists' clinics.

Don't forget to follow their social media accounts to keep updated for the latest products and promos from Avène.

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/avenephilippines/

I'm not that person that is into any Korean drama, but one thing I like about Korea is their Korean products especially the Korean skincare. I've tried before the 10 steps Korean skincare that I saw a great improvement on my skin. Their makeup is also easy to use and trendy.


I'm so blessed to be one of the bloggers who received an invite to the opening of Nature Republic branch at Ayala Mall Feliz. Let me tell you a little background information about the Nature Republic.

About the Nature Republic

They originated from South Korea and one of the leading and fastest-growing global cosmetics brand. They use natural ingredients in all of their products.

Why you should buy products from the Nature Republic? 

Simply because they use all natural ingredients in all of their products, meaning there are no harmful chemicals and that will ensure you that it could be effective and less prone to any irritants for your skin. They are well known in skin care especially their Aloe Vera Soothing Gel. I recommend you to use it on your daily skin regimen.

Nature Republic Ayala Mall Feliz Branch 

Opened last April 6, 2019, they are located at Ground Floor near Giordano. They offer lots of exclusive sales and freebies that  I'm sure your going to love once you visit them. Another thing EXO is one of their brand ambassador below is their promo.

wait for my upcoming giveaway :D

First 100 customers who wear green can get Nature Republic set of sample freebies with EXO merchandise, FREE which includes Snail Solution skin booster, Snail solution emulsion, argan essential deep care hair pack and EXO mini standee.

Aside from the promo, they will raffle 3 prizes 

1 lucky winner of EXO Don't Mess Up My Tempo Studio Album & 3 winners of EXO Catalog

2 winners of "Nature Republic EXO Bromide Poster" (include 8 posters)

Nature Republic is such generous that's why they prepare a game for all of the shoppers the Spin to Win PROMO, where the shopper will get a free product from the Nature Republic once they got lucky.

Nature Republic has a variety of products, as I've said above they are known for their skin care

Summer Set products + their best seller Super Aqua Max

Different skincare products for different skin types

Do not forget to get one of these sunblocks for some heat protection

I was able to try the NEW Sunblock which has a powder finish

Hair Products

Hair products are also available ranges from 245php and up

Body Care Products

Makeups

showing some hand swatches

I'm so excited to share with you my Haul and reviews on each product that I've got from the event. So follow my blog to know my personal insights about them. Don't forget to follow their social media account and website to get updates of their promos and store opening.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturerepublicphilippines/
Website: http://www.naturerepublic.com.ph/

SM City North EDSA was the venue of the kick-off of Every day is Play Day Year 3, this year's event will surely showcase a series of exciting shows and festivities for kids and kids at heart.



SM Supermalls is partnering with UNICEF, to promote a holistic approach for our child's artistic and recreational activities. According to SM Supermalls SVP for Marketing Jonjon San Agustin "SM brings back Every day is Play Day with kiddie character meet-and-greets and interactive play that aims to help develop their confidence and social skills."



I'm sure that every kid will love to drop by at any participating SM Supermalls because they showcase some newly found wonderlands filled with real-play and digital experiences. Your child's favorite characters won't miss this chance to have their own meet & greet like Barbie, Hatchimals, Paw Patrol, Shimmer and Shine, Pokemon, Shopkins, Beyblade, My Little Pony and many more. SM Supermalls will also feature some toy collections, play machines, and giant interactive displays.

Don't forget to let your kids #EatPlayShopInTheCity this summer at these participating malls: 

• Sm City North EDSA
• SM CIty Fairview
• SM City Novaliches
• SM City San Jose Del Monte
• SM City Manila
• SM City San Lazaro
• SM City Sta. Mesa
• SM City East Ortigas
• SM City Taytay
• SM City Angono
• SM City Marikina
• SM City Masinag
• SM City San Mateo
• SM City BF Paranaque
• SM City Sucat
• SM City Bicutan
• SM City Las Pinas
• SM Center Muntinlupa

OPPO officially launched the new F11 and F11 Pro on March 27 in a star-studded event at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.


So what's unique about this new phone from OPPO is that they upgraded from selfies to brilliant portraits by featuring a 48MP image sensor. It is a new innovation that provides users with an unprecedented night photography experience. Battery life on F11 series now improves to provide maximum gaming performance and user experience. An uninterrupted full-screen display made possible by a hidden front camera module.



The official ambassadors of F11 Series: Issa Pressman, Laureen Uy, Marga Bermudez, Rosenthal Tee, Luke Landrigan, and Magic Liwanag.


These individuals' have their own unique stories that embody the ability to shine in the dark no matter what the circumstances like F11 Series.

“With every launch, OPPO ensures that we put to heart the needs of our Filipino market. Every innovation is made to uplift the consumer experience and that is what we have made with the F11 Series. Through the shift in focus from selfie expert to brilliant portraits, we provide our users the opportunity to shine in the dark, to tell their untold stories through stunning portraits, and ultimately inspire others. That is what OPPO is all about,” shared Jane Wan, Vice President of Marketing for OPPO Philippines. 

A New Design Experience: From Trend to Art

OPPO advocates an aesthetic of "natural creation" and has captured the beauty of nature in the F11 Pro via breakthroughs in both materials and workmanship. OPPO is also the first smartphone manufacturer to create the first triple-color gradient design, Thunder Black. This unique design blends red and blue into classic black, akin to a meteor streaking across the night sky. OPPO also created a unique double-color gradient design, Aurora Green, which draws inspiration from vibrant blue oceans interwoven with lush green continents.


The F11 Pro comes equipped with a 6.5-inch full HD+ screen, featuring an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.9%. In particular, the F11 Pro features a hidden front camera module to free up space for its full-screen display. The motor on the front camera modules has been thoroughly tested to ensure it can operate 100 times usage per day for 6 years without fail, thus ensuring a positive user experience.

The F11 series features a much more elaborate design, retaining the experience-optimized crescent design from the previous generation, but also adding a transparent, amber-colored hidden camera module. When the camera rises up, users are treated to a stunning visual experience. All around Powerhouse with VOOC 3.0 and Hyper Boost Technology The F11 series also succeeds in upgrading the overall user experience.

First, the F11 series comes equipped with a 4,000mAh battery which is 500 mAh higher than the previous F series smartphone. The brand new VOOC 3.0 flash charging technology is further improved to shorten charging time by 20 minutes. This means the F11 series can be charged within 80 minutes. Now, VOOC has over 90,000,000 users around the world.

The F11 series also reduces power consumption through optimized hardware and software technology. The F11 series contains a low-power MTK P70 CPU and ram-equipped display. Through this, the F11 series achieves a longer battery life via faster charging technology, a larger-capacity battery, and lower power consumption.

With regards to gaming, OPPO has independently developed its own performance acceleration engine called Hyper Boost, optimized for 11 popular mobile games, including PUBG and AOV. By optimizing the system resource mobilization plan, hardware resources can be utilized more effectively, resulting in faster game response, no disconnections, and no dropped frames. Meanwhile, OPPO has introduced two useful tools — Game Space and Game Assistant, providing gamers with a more immersive gaming experience.

The OPPO F11 Pro is also equipped with the new ColorOS 6 system, specially designed for full-screen smartphones. The innovative borderless design further increases ease of use. In addition, ColorOS 6 has multiple functions, including OPPO Cloud Service, Smart Assistant, and Gesture Navigation, allowing users to experience a smarter lifestyle.

Pre-order your own OPPO F11 Pro!

With the OPPO F11 Pro’s features, it surely is irresistible given its great price of P18,990. Pre-orders start on March 28 with a free rock space MUSE Bluetooth speaker which is worth P2,499 It will be available for claiming at all OPPO stores and authorized dealers nationwide starting April 6, and it comes with a free screen warranty if claimed within the day.

We’re making it even more accessible through Home Credit, where customers can pre-order the F11 Pro at 0% interest, with 9 months and 12 months to pay. Customers can also avail the product at 0% interest and 12 months to pay with BDO and Metrobank credit cards as well.

The OPPO F11 Pro will also be available under Globe via Plan 1499 with no cashout, and Smart exclusive Plan 1099.

Head on to the nearest OPPO store and be one of the first to take brilliant portraits with the F11 Pro! For more information, please visit https://www.oppo.com/ph/.

My expectations during my teenage years were moms are always well groomed, they can easily manage everything around the house. But when I became a mom for @harveyadventures I know clearly understands that real motherhood is messy, and it doesn’t have any standards because doing all of the motherhood tasks is hard enough.


Tang pays tribute to all mothers and empowers us, mothers to be real and to embrace the beauty of being a mom. Don't get pressured to keep everything perfect. Every mom has their own ways of parenting because every child is different from one another. Most importantly, it’s about having fun and enriching their relationship as a family.

“I think everyone feels pressured to be perfect, there’s nothing wrong with that. And you have to remember — not just moms, but people wanna post what looks good online, what looks perfect online. But, there’s no such thing as perfect and you have to remember not to compare yourself to what you see online and to other moms,”
Tang Ambassador Saab Magalona – Bacarro shares her advice to moms who feel the pressure of being perfect. 

Princess Landicho, Brand Manager, of Tang Philippines, believes that “motherhood has evolved and it’s not picture-perfect. We must embrace the fact that there will be cracks along the way and that’s totally okay.  Tang encourages moms to break free from the pressure of perfection - just be real and get things done!”

Last March 27, Tang revealed their campaign of  #RealMomsGetItDone photo series that highlights the contrast between the expectations and realities of motherhood. It aims to empower moms to be themselves and unfiltered.



 The gallery was mounted at Glorietta 2 Activity Center last March 27, featuring real moms* that include Divine Lee-Go, Bettinna Carlos, Tart Carlos, Saab Magalona-Bacarro, Delamar Arias, Rosebud Benitez, Janice Villanueva, Nina Rayos, Colleen Mateo, Kris Lumagui, Anne Clutz, Isha Borromeo, Via Austria, Bianca Santiago-Reinoso, and Nicole Hernandez-de Los Angeles.

DIY Material Prepared by Tang

As for us guest, Tang prepares some DIY materials for us to make. Here ate IC tried her luck on painting one of the canvas.

We are also given a blank tumbler for us to stick some cut-out stickers. But then continue scrolling to know what I've done to my tumbler.

Expected Finish product

My blank tumbler

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My expectations during my teenage years was moms are always well groomed, they can easily manage everything around the house. But when I became a mom for @harveyadventures I know clearly understands that real motherhood is messy, and it doesn’t have any standards because doing all of the motherhood task is hard enough. #realmomsgetitdone #itsrayrose #dashingmom #mommyblogger #lifestyleblogger

A post shared by Rayrose Samson (@itsrayrose) on Apr 1, 2019 at 9:52pm PDT

Let's join the movement and tell us how #RealMomsGetItDone by sharing your real mom stories and photos online by liking and commenting on https://www.facebook.com/TangPhilippines/.

Nu Skin Philippines invites some of the beauty enthusiast and media to discover a new exclusive movement technology for treating our eyes problem. The Nu Skin's ageLOC LumiSpa Accent paired with ageLOC LumiSpa IdealEyes is a rejuvenation treatment that gently massages away the signs of stress and a busy lifestyle while reducing the appearance of puffiness, under-eye bags, and dark circles.


ageLOC LumiSpa official launched here in the Philippines last March 12, 2019. Nu Skin is known for its top-notch devices that promote overall health examination and transforming one's self. We are given a beauty pass where we could experience some of the products from their line.

Bio Photonic Scanning where I was able to find out which supplements are there to help fortify my immune system.

Facial Analysis Device where I was able to discover that I have a dry skin type. Before I thought I was oily. Now I know that I need to work on my face moisturization.

Last stop, I was able to experience the different devices for the face. Truly their LumiSpa Accent device is really gentle and relaxing on the face

Here let me share to you the benefits of using ageLOC LumiSpa Accent:

• Gently massages active ingredients into the skin for enhanced efficacy
• Increases the appearance of skin volume and density around eyes
• Promotes the appearance of stronger, healthier skin while refining fine lines and wrinkles
• Spot treatment head uses the softest silicone available
• Spot treatment head is embedded with antimicrobial silver which makes cleaning as easy as
• possible and helps keep the silicone tips hygienic
• ageLOC LumiSpa IdealEyes:
• Fresher, brighter, hydrated skin around the eyes
• Softens, smooths and instantly hydrates skin while promoting radiance
• Eyes look awake and refreshed while minimizing the look of tired, stressed skin
• Reduces the appearance of dark circles
• Visibly reduces puffy eyes and under-eye bags
• Helps to visibly lift and firm the eyelids
• Helps improve skin texture and tighten skin around the eyes

It is my great honor to listen to Dr. Joseph Chang, Chief Scientific Officer of Nu Skin. Where he shares how they intensively develop each product they produce. They perform scientific studies, test each product to themselves and their target people before going into the market.

“We’ve developed a topical formula that not only provides the correct cushioning and interaction between the surface and the skin but also provides some key ingredients for this area,”  “The eye area’s unique characteristics make it a perfect candidate for
this targeted treatment. It’s never too early to start caring for this area and keep your eyes looking glowing and healthy.” said Dr. Joseph Chang, Chief Scientific Officer.

ageLOC LumiSpa and ageLOC LumiSpa IdealEyes System

The ageLOC LumiSpa system includes:
• The ageLOC LumiSpa Accent attachment: ageLOC LumiSpa Accent is a waterproof
attachment head specifically designed to fit on the ageLOC LumiSpa handheld device.
ageLOC LumiSpa treatment heads move at the precise frequency, validated by clinical
studies, to promote skin renewal for a healthy and refreshed appearance.
• Silicone Treatment Head: ageLOC LumiSpa Accent features one treatment head made of the
softest silicone available and is embedded with anti-microbial silver.
• ageLOC LumiSpa IdealEyes: the ageLOC LumiSpa Accent optimizes the effectiveness of this
potent eye cream by enabling gentle interaction with the skin. ageLOC LumiSpa IdealEyes
contains Nu Skin’s proprietary ageLOC ingredient blend that is designed to maintain healthy,
bright, youthful looking skin.

The treatment also contains popular, effective ingredients including:

• A peptide complex help visibly firm and tone skin.
• Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (a form of vitamin C) to help protect against free radical damage and brighten the eye area.
• Plankton extract help decrease the appearance of pigmentation in the undereye area and tone the eye area.
• Squalene help prevents moisture loss and restores skin’s flexibility.
• An antioxidant complex to protect skin against daily environmental stress.
• Caffeine visibly reduces puffy eyes and under-eye bags
• Ophthalmologist tested

Bloggers/media with Joseph Y. Chang, Ph. D - Chief Scientific Officer, Executive Vice President of Product DevelopmentRose Castillon - Famorca  - Marketing ManagerMartin Tupaz  - Sales and Marketing

Availability

For more information, please visit www.nuskin.com.ph