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The truth about flip-flops


2010
06.06

To a flip-flop nation like the Philippines, there are things that you should know about your P900 footwear.

There is a study in the United States that came out regarding flip-flops. Justin Shroyer, an assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, cited some problems caused by wearing flip-flops.

- people work the muscles in their shins harder when trying to grip and hold flip-flops in place
- shortened strides while wearing flip-flops strain the lower legs

Other doctors also confirmed these findings:

- flip-flops don’t have shock-absorbing qualities like shoes
- wearing flip-flops would shorten your strides causing your foot and leg muscles to work harder

With these findings, the doctors recommend wearing your favorite pair to a few hours a day to reduce foot, ankle, knee, leg, hip and even back injuries. If you’re a die-hard flip-flop fan, then you should look into these qualities before buying another pair:

- check for a pair with a wider strap
- a back-strap reduces foot strain
- choose a more contoured flip-flop

If there is a list of fda approved diet pills, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) came up with a list of flip-flops they recommend.

Chaco, Inc.
Chaco Flips Collection (men’s and women’s Webbing and Leather; men’s Fuse and Latitude; and women’s Eclipse and Intersect)

Dansko LLC
Acadia Collection (Kari, Kelsey)
Beacon Hill Collection (Raquel, Raven, Roz, Runa)
Bellmont Collection (Bliss)
Cambridge Collection (Val, Vannesa, Vibeka, Vita)
Capri Collection (Carmen, Caroline, Colette)
Charlestown Collection (Daria, Delaney, Demmi)
Golden Gate Collection (Mallory, Mandolin, Marin, Marley, Meg)
Louvre Collection (Adele, Alize)
Next Gen Collection (Carson, Cooper, Cutter)
Sausalito Collection (Sally, Sela, Serena, Sigrid, Sissy, Solitaire, Sunny, Surraya)

FitFlop Limited
Clog (a/w 10), Clog (Gogh), Dass, Electra, Fiorella, Happy Gogh, Hyka, Hyker, Leather Boot Short, Leather Boot Tall, Medical/Professional Shoe, Mukluk Short, Mukluk Tall, Oasis, Pietra, Rebel, Riata, Rockstar, Roma, Shakoha, Strap, Suede Boot Short, Ultra Lounge, Walkstar 1, and Walkstar 3

Orthaheel (Vasyli)
Key West women’s Medical Sandal, Del Mar men’s Medical Sandal, Ryder Sandal, Tide Sandal, Seatrek women’s Sandal, Wave Orthotic Sandals (Kinetic, Kiwi, Seaside, Seaview, Solano, and South Beach)

Reebok International Ltd.
Ultra Versa II Sandal Toddler model

SOLE
Sole Platinum Sandal Sport Flip

Spenco Medical Corporation
Spenco® Total Support Performance Sandals

Wolky
Zen Collection (Serenity)

If you can’t run, walk.


2010
02.21

I dropped by the gym I used to frequent many years ago to revive an old health routine. I was glad to meet Tessa (yes, we both remembered each other) and I signed up for a one-year program. The lifetime membership was way way beyond my current budget.

Here’s the shocking thing. I found out I weighed 10lbs heavier these days than I did a year ago. I pretty much have the idea that it was not just stress or lack of sleep. It was my bad dietary habit of starving myself during daytime and getting into a full meal at night. Not to mention that I move less these days, spending hours in front of the computer either working or just facebooking.

I have recently implemented a “no work at home” weekend policy, to reduce my stress levels and idle time sitting. Quite successful there. And I managed to include regular servings of fruits daily. And just today, we took off extra pounds of beef and meat from our grocery list, and diverted the budget to fruits, vegetables and fish.

While finalizing my gym enrollment, tomorrow is going to be the start of my “walk week”.

I’ve searched around and found significant amount of information about walking. It’s easy, simple and rather cheaper than your weight loss product. All you need is a pair of good shoes, a schedule, and a route. Then you’re good to go!

Here’s my Walk Week 1 plan:

- 15-minutes of brisk walking for 5 days
- Destination: just around the neighborhood
- Time: 6AM

Now the diet: Strictly NO RICE and heavy dinner. All in the name of fitness.

Back to Body Shop


2010
01.26

In one of my frequent trips to the mall, I happened to pass by a Body Shop store. Somehow I just got lucky to find that in the middle of January already, they were still having sale.

I am not so much of a Body Shop fan. I get body butter and shower gels as gifts from friends. But when I saw their new Tea Tree skin line, and scanned the labels quick, I decided to buy myself first an exfoliator facial wash (P650). In a week, I noticed it worked well in getting all dirt out of clogged pores, controlled excess oil and yes, even those nasty breakouts on my chin.

I thought about giving my regular adult acne treatment in my friend’s spa a break and try out what seemed to be a more natural alternative to pricking. The following week, I decided to add more to the line – tea tree toner (P450), night cream (P650) and a face powder (discounted at P717).

So far so good. I didn’t have that much breakouts for the past 3 weeks. Not to mention that my blemishes started to lighten too.

I really don’t recommend that you try these products. The treatment works differently with every skin type. I’ve read that not all people with acne are happy with tea tree products, Body Shop or not. Tea tree is not really a cure, but something that could be used to prevent unwanted eruptions. Acne is caused by different factors. (Mine can be blamed to genes aggravated by stress, lack of sleep and the ever polluted Manila environment.) I suggest consulting your dermatologist.

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