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10 August 2014

Review - Supreme Garcinia Cambogia from Wellness Bioscience






I received the bottle of Supreme Garcinia Cambogia from Wellness Bioscience last week and have since been taking the dietary supplement. I have initially heard of this supplement from Dr. Oz while watching one of his segments about fighting belly fat. I got so interested and checked out the internet about what Garcinia Cambogia really is and what benefit one can get by ingesting it.

What is Garcinia Cambogia? It is a fruit that looks like a small pumpkin and is native to Indonesia but widely used in India and other Southeast Asian countries. It is known to curb appetite, inhibit fat formation, boost metabolism and increase serotonin levels.

I am thankful that I got the chance to try and review the Supreme Garcinia Cambogia from Wellness Bioscience because now I can see and feel the effects. It is still quite early to leave a definitive recommendation and result but there is certainly one noticeable aspect in my pre-Garcinia Cambogia days that I can share - my appetite.

I am not a binge eater but let's just say that I enjoy food and I have a good relationship with it. Top it with a sedentary lifestyle then I became a round and puny being. After a week of drinking Supreme Garcinia Cambogia (twice a day, morning and pre-supper at least 30 minutes before meals), I noticed that I don't feel as hungry as I was before.

I am really looking forward to see the other results as I continue to take this supplement.



The Supreme Garcinia Cambogia is made of 100% Garcinia Cambogia extract, no fillers nor artificial ingredients. 1 bottle contains 180 capsules/tablets.

The only concern I found on the product is not the product itself but the packaging. I received the bottle with a tight seal of protection outside. When I removed it and opened the cap, there was no seal nor cotton fibre to keep the capsules dry. Although I can tell that the bottle was not tampered in any way, it could be the norm of the manufacturer. So, I am not blaming anyone for it. It's my concern and finding that I wanted to highlight.








My recommendation:

Yes. I have always wanted to try this ever since I watch Dr. Oz and have read so many good reviews about the product. And now that I am actually experiencing first hand the effects of suppressed appetite, I am looking forward to see the weight loss effect to come soon if I also couple it with proper eating habits and regular exercise.


You can purchase this product from Amazon.

To know more about this product, please visit Wellness Bioscience.




I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.



10 March 2014

Begin Your Journey to Weight Loss By Checking Your Metabolism First

Losing weight is not an easy feat. In fact, it is not very easy, many fail this endeavour. But for those who succeeded in their journey to weight loss, they were equipped with the right determination, focus, mindset and tools to embark on the journey.

I have friends who have successfully reached their healthy weight goal by sweating out - meaning, they exercised regularly and fixed their eating habits. However, before they went ahead the goal to losing weight, they had to check one thing - their metabolism.

Metabolism plays an integral role in our weight loss goals because it is the hormonal and enzymatic reaction our body makes when we cut back on food, what we eat and how our body transforms and utilizes them.

Before you embark on your weight loss regimen, make sure you are aware of your metabolic rate. You can check  it out here: METABOLISM CALCULATOR

Once you have established that, ease on your food intake. Reduce the amount of calories you are taking but do it gradually and not instantly. If you drastically cut back on food, your body will go into panic-mode and instead of burning those fats, it will store them for heat.

Add protein to your meal but use the lean one like turkey, chicken breast, salmon (also rich in omega-3) and have 5 smaller meals each day.

Drink iced cold water, coffee or tea at least 3 times a day because your body will have to work extra to warm up again.

Lastly and this is the most important part, indulge in regular exercise between 30-45 minutes each day. It may be a brisk-walking, using the stairs, cleaning the house, and walking the dog.  Any short bursts of exercise like sitting up and down your chair for few minutes without the help of your arms can pump up those blood to your heart and also help tone your quads.





05 January 2014

Infused Water For Fat-Burning, Metabolism Boosters

Photo credit: yahoo images


I tried drinking infused water for a month before the holiday came. I must say, during the first few days, I find the infused water (with cucumber, lemon and  mint leaves) a bit odd until I got used to the taste. I miss it now so I will go back to drinking infused water again.

It is known that cucumber and lemon are great way to boost metabolism and blast those fats. It doesn't happen overnight.  While I was drinking infused water, I did notice a positive change in my physique. I was more energetic, had good sleep and my waist size went down a notch. Again, that was before I enjoyed the holiday celebration.

Cucumber and lemon are two of the metabolism boosting food around. Cucumbers are high in Vitamin C and A. It is a natural diuretics so you flush out excess water and toxins.

Lemon is another food rich in Vitamin C and great in burning fats as it assist in the cellular level. Vitamin C helps in transporting the fatty acids in the system by using up those energy to burn fats.

Next time you are tempted to drink soda or processed fruit juices, consider this option - infused water.


15 August 2013

Tips To Get Out Of That Weight Loss Plateau

Have your weight loss levelled to a point that you are not even losing an inch nor the numbers on the scale do not change at all no matter how hard you workout and diet?

You may have hit a plateau in your weight loss and do not lose hope and drop everything you have worked hard for just because of that. There are ways to get out of the rut if you're stuck in one. Here are some tips to note of to kick-start that metabolism.


  • Go on a variety of workouts in a day if you can. So, if you have been jogging non-stop for months on end, it is high time to shake things up. Incorporate Zumba or other aerobic exercises in your workout and this will crank up your metabolism and burn extra calories too.
  • Include intervals on your exercise routine. A burst of 30-1 minute high-intensity aerobic workout can speed up your metabolism.
  • Avoid eating carbs and stick to high-fibre, whole grains food and have more vegetables in your staple.
  • Be fidgety! Move around even if you are not working out nor exercising. Pace around when you're on the phone. Use the stairs instead of the lift. Park somewhere farther (but practice caution though... You don't want to park too far where there are lesser people) so you will have to walk towards the entrance. Take a walk to the park. Walk your dog. Clean the house. Scrub the floors. And so much more activities you can do just to get yourself moving.



Break out of the rut! Start moving! Start shaking for a healthier you!











07 January 2011

Ways to Trick and Boost Your Metabolism

Metabolism seems to go on a standstill as you get older, just like mine. However, there are ways to trick your metabolism and make it function normally to aid your weight loss goal and here are ways how:

1. Exercise regularly and incorporate intervals

Your mode of exercise can be from brisk-walking to climbing the stairs to running on the treadmill or hitting the gym. As long as you stay active and incorporate intervals like sprinting to the loo if you are in the office or taking 2 steps at once as you climb the stairs. They are good intervals to keep your metabolism revved up. You can walk in the park at normal pace from 1 to 2 minutes then power-walk for another 2 minutes then go back to your normal pace. Repeat the cycle and that's revving up your intervals.

2. Don't just skip the caffeine

A study published in the Physiology and Behavior Journal shows that coffee drinkers have 16% higher metabolic rate than non-coffee or caffeine drinkers. This is because caffeine increases heart rate and stimulates the central nervous system. I say, check with your physician if you have other ailments like hypertension. I cannot drink coffee just like that because of my hypertension so what will work to some may not be applicable to the others.

3. Ice-Ice baby!

I have been reading a lot of articles about how having ice in your water can elevate your metabolic rate although modestly. Our bodies have core heat of 98 degrees F and when you drink ice cold water, that water will be brought to your bodies' core temperature and gets heated. It is at the point where calories are burned during warming process.

4. Eat Like A King during Breakfast

Know the saying "eat like a king at breakfast, like a prince at lunch and a pauper during supper?" Well, that holds true. Try not to skip or skivvy on your breakfast so your blood sugar will not dip fast. Eating healthy and hearty breakfast can keep your hunger at bay for some hours so you don't get tempted to munch in-between. 

5. Green Tea for you

Green tea is not only high on anti-oxidants which keep flu and colds at bay. It also contains ECGC, a plant compound which stimulates metabolism. Skip on the fizzy sodas and grab a cup of Green Tea instead.

6. Muscle-mania

We don't want to look like Hercules but gaining lean muscles can help in burning up calories fast. Always remember that muscles burn calories fast than fat does. So, next time you hit the gym, try to do some weights. You can even do it at home by carrying two 1 ltr. of water bottles on each hand and lift for few cycles. You don't need high-tech gym equipment to achieve that.
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