Patient's patience

I admit that I am NOT a patient person.  I’ve always said that patience is one virtue that I don’t have but one week after being told that I broke my metatarsal,  I've been TRYING my very best to let go of being OC.

This ordeal is hard for someone who loves to walk and hates riding in vehicles especially with the traffic here in Makati.  People who know me are aware how I love to go on walks and to work-out; and how independent I am so the past days of learning to ask for help and be in some ways dependent on others have not been easy and maybe the coming months will not be different.

I’ve been learning to let go of petty things like when my stuff aren’t back at their proper place or how I want my kitchen utensils washed.

 There have been days and nights when I cry out in pain even after taking all my medicines  but I am always reminded how great the Lord is and how He has blessed me with so much.  Once the tears begin to fall, I tell myself that things could have been worse; that maybe this difficult time is a time for me learn how to praise my God more.  My mom keeps telling me that my healing is there and I need to claim it and believe. 

My inspiration these days is the Book of Job.  It reminds me that God allows troubles to happen to His children but we can trust Him.  He is faithful. He won’t allow us to suffer more than we can handle. If there is one thing I am most grateful for in this experience, it’s the opportunity to take my relationship with God to a whole new level.

I’m still praying and hoping that one morning I’d wake up with my foot back to normal. While waiting for it, I pray a prayer of gratitude for all the blessings I’ve received. I am assured of the fact that everybody can also experience His faithfulness in a wonderful, unexpected way.

Magic or Crazy? Choose your Kefir drink

You've probably been "hearing" us talk about kefir drink on our social media posts. We can't stop mentioning it and even feature it on this blog.

We love the drink! That's not an exaggeration.

We take it. We sell it. We believe in it. It's not a panacea or your wonder drink that can change your world upside down but definitely an ally in trying to be healthy and strong.

We advertised it and got some orders and just when Tricia and I were buying the ingredients for our customers, we saw another kefir drink being sold at the food court. We didn't know Fruit Magic has decided to produce and distribute it. We got curious so we bought a bottle.

We tried it as soon as we got home and we didn't like the taste. Maybe we're just too loyal with our own product or maybe our taste buds are just different. Maybe others will like it.

We believe in the health benefits of kefir. This is not just a business ploy but we're confident in spreading the word because we'd like to share the good things that we're getting out of it.

You may want to try Fruit Magic's and then try ours too.You can compare the two and choose which one to patronize.

Before you do so, here are a few differences between the two to help you:

Fruit Magic

(1) Ingredients        Sugar, muscavado, lemon drink, water kefir        

                                                                                                                             

(2) Price                   P99.00/ 500ml                      
                          
(3) Availability        You can get at any Fruit Magic branch      
     
(4) Packaging          Commercial                                                        

(5) Lifespan         3 months (According to the sales lady)
                                                                                                              
(6) Taste              Try it!                                                            

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Crazy Duo

(1) Ingredients      Water kefir, brown sugar, muscavado, pineapple, lemon, other fruits

                                           
(2) Price             P70.00/350ml or P500.00 for seven 350ml bottles if delivered

(3) Availability  We can deliver at your doorstep :)

(4) Packaging    Homemade

(5) Lifespan     We encourage consumption within seven days for best taste and result. Since
                         fermented, the taste changes in time. We can deliver as soon as you need a set.

(6) Taste           WE CAN PUT OUR NAMES ON THE LINE :)


As we said, you can try both drinks and then decide as long as you give kefir a chance.

For more information about out kefir drink, check our previous post, "Kefir... Your feel good drink." http://xpairified.blogspot.com/2015/01/kefir-your-feel-good-drink.html

Fall's hope

I had my calendar for 2015 pretty filled up with races I wanted to join, trainings I must do and goals I wished to achieve as early as the first week of January.  I was excited to crush my goals and see what this year has in-store for me. yes they were crushed in a snap but in a shocking rather than exciting way when I found out two nights ago that I broke my left metatarsal.

I was at the gym with Rey attending a body combat class where our good friend, Chinky was teaching when in the middle of a hop + kick move, I fell on the ground.  I thought I was okay and it was my usual “tapilok” that I even managed to finish one more jumping and kicking track.  I even spent the rest of the day limping while having a Korean brunch with Chinky and Rey, having my hair cut and eating a nice Japanese dinner at Sugi. 

After three days of having to walk with a swollen foot, my mom and younger brother insisted that I see my ortho to have it checked. Upon seeing me, my ortho ordered me to get an x-ray because he thought I broke my metatarsal.  I told him I think it’s just a sprain and that he has to help me get better in time for the Condura Skyway Marathon which was 11 days away.

At the x-ray room, I told the technician to let me know as soon as he finds something weird.  True to our agreement, he showed me right away the film that showed my broken metatarsal. I hobbled my way back to my ortho and told Rey what the technician told me while stopping my tears from falling. I sent my brother who is doing his 3^rd year residency in surgery a photo of my x-ray and he confirmed the finding.The ortho gave me two options: whether to put a metal implant or to put my foot in a cast for at least two months.I chose the latter as my younger brother was totally against the surgery that would require a spinal anesthesia and according to him the injury can heal on its own

It has been five days since the fall and I am in so much pain (brother told me to refrain from taking pain killers if i could handle the pain) physically and emotionally yet I am grateful that this situation has allowed me to appreciate more the blessings that the Lord has been sending my way.  

And yes, even if it hurts a lot that it would take me at least 10 months to recover, I have no doubt the Lord has greater plans for me. 

I am most grateful for friends who helped and checked on me – Chinky and her family, for taking good care of me; for Majul, Candy, Berns, David, Ate Maripaz - for checking up on me every single day and giving me tips; for my bosses at work and colleagues – who have been very nice in making sure that I don’t have to keep on moving around at work; and for everybody who’ve sent notes to cheer me up and prayed for me; for Salcedo Crazies, Sir Raul Patrick Concepcion and Rashel for the encouragement to be strong. I thank Rey for helping me out and making sure that I am very much comfortable in spite of this heavy boot. For my parents who bugged me to death to go and see the ortho, sending me my cane and crutches all the way from Bacolod and for checking up on me by the hour; and for my brothers who have been insistent that I go see a doctor and get a lot of rest.

I am positive that I will be back on my feet soon but in the meantime, I need to find a way to live with this robot-ish boot on my left foot.

I will struggle in dragging this heavy foot wear but I will not let this struggle drag me down. 

Reylynne at Frontrunner's January 2015 Issue

"I may no longer be as fast and strong as before 
but I am still the same runner who gives her all. 

I still push myself to the point that my heart and legs can barely handle. 

I may be weaker on the road or trail 
but I am a stronger person in facing what life gives me. 

I learn everyday to live with this thorn in the flesh."

This is part of the story about my battle against hypothyroidism published in the January 2015 Frontrunner issue. It was a privilege and an honor to be featured.

It is very timely since January is Hypothyroidism Awareness Month.

When I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and had to deal with its depressing effects, one thing that comforted me was the thought of having the opportunity to share it with others especially to runners so they'd be more cautious; share lessons learned to inspire in one way or another those who may be going through tough times; and be living testimony to God's goodness, grace and love.

In this blog, I will talk more about this. For now I encourage you to get a copy of the Frontrunner magazine to read the entire article as well as other write ups.

Have fun reading. We'd love to hear from you too.

KEFIR, your feel-good drink

GOOD NEWS!!!

There's a new drink in town! 

It's not your usual energy or recovery drink, not your usual iced tea or flavored drink nor your usual source of pro-biotics. 

It's here. It's KEFIR!

“Kefir” comes from the Russian work, “keif” which means “ to feel good.” 

True to its name, it will make you feel good indeed.

While most kefir drinks are in the form of yogurt and milk, what we're offering also contains probiotics and good bacteria minus the lactose that some cannot tolerate and minus the fat that most people avoid.

It is made of kefir grains that are naturally grown, loaded with valuable enzymes, easily digestible sugars, beneficial acids, vitamins and minerals.

                                                                Kefir grains

                                                          

It tastes good like soda and ice tea because of the fruits in it but unlike flavored drinks, this one has low glycemic index (GI). It releases glucose to your bloodstream at a relatively slowed rate making you feel full for a longer time, therefore not crave for food..and not gain weight.

                                                            Preparing the drink

You will get the same benefits from a healthy drink without sacrificing the good taste.

It can be enjoyed by everybody but most especially for those who have issues with digestion. 

                                           Kefir drink we gave out as Christmas gift

We've also been using it as a recovery drink not only because of the protein it contains and the refreshing feeling it gives especially when served over ice, but also because pro-biotics contribute to a better immune system which is severely affected by strenuous work out like long distance running or endurance sports.

It can be taken anytime of the day, with any kind of meal.

Cheap, healthy, delicious - KEFIR- FEEL GOOD!

Try it! NOW!

350ml will only cost you P70.00 which is cheaper than your frozen yogurt. It may be more expensive that flavored drinks but it's because aside from the taste, this drink has health benefits.

We can deliver at least seven (7) bottles at your doorstep depending on your location, for only P500.00.

For orders, you may text or call us at 09154082675, reply to this post or send us a private message on Facebook. 

2015 TRICIAlutions, REYsolutions

Because we're still at it..

They said that one of the best ways to be able to reach one's goals and make one's resolutions real is sharing it with other people. That way, you have people who can remind you and you can somehow be accountable to so we're sharing some of our resolutions with you. 

If you have your own list of hopes and plans and dreams and desires, we wish you well. 

We can do it- by God's grace, one step at a time.

TRICIAlutions..

I am not the type to make a list of my new year's resolution. I am someone who always strives to be better and make the most out of every situation but since Rey is so kulit about us writing a resolution.

Below is my list of what praying that I can do better:

1. Be more grateful for both small and big thing things that I am blessed with.

2. Go to the gym-- sayang ang membership!

3. Limit late nights (AT WORK!)

4. According to Rey, I should lessen my katakawan (especially with potato chips) - goodluck! Magiging extra sungit ako if I do this.

5. According to Rey, I should be a morning person- mahirap gumising pag kulang sa tulog! Haha!


Seriously, I am just grateful for another year to experience God's love and I just want to live this this year without regrets. 

We have 365 chances to make this year awesome, let's rock! 

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REYsolutions

No matter how pedestrian, usual or undermined making resolutions is, I still believe in it. It helps me assess the previous year and provides me a springboard to take off, motivation to jumpstart and hope to move on.  

So here's mine:

1. Log at least 60 kilometers a week but more than anything enjoy running for the sheer joy of doing it. Enough pressure to push me, enough lax not to get stressed.

2. Leisure reading at least every quarter.

3. Keep a journal again, write more.

4. Eat properly. Focus on becoming healthy and strong than losing weight. 

5. STOP PROCRASTINATING (SOON.. haha!)

6. Start saving (because Jesus saves!)

7. Love my self a little bit more.

8. Try another sport, boxing maybe (or.. sungka?) 

9. Pursue photography.

10. Do backpacking.

11. Be a better version of me.

12. BALANCE in everything.

13. Learn what it is really to have faith in God.                           

14. Lastly, comb my hair everyday. SIGH!

As Tricia said, let's maximize the 365 chances we have- LET'S ROCK IT! 

Aside from our personal plans and resolutions, we draft our calendar for at least six months which because of our insanity and wanting to do almost everything, changes every now and then. Because of this, we decided to list down our "non-negotiable" "almost sure" races and trips. Here they are:

But.. As of press time, this has already been revised. That's how spontaneous/ crazy we are.



Trivia: The origin of making New Year's resolutions rests with the Babylonians, who reportedly made promises to the gods in hopes they'd earn good favor in the coming year. They often resolved to get out of debt. (Source: www.history.com)