2012 Review - SlimQuick Ultra Fat Burner Part 2

Okay, so here's my review of SlimQuick Ultra Fat Burner...I'm sorry to say but this product, for a few reasons, just didn't do it for me! Initially, I felt good about taking a pill twice a day that had an end result similiar to potential. In my first 3 days, I didn't have any side effects nor did I have any weightloss but again, it was only the 3rd day. By the fifth day, I had lost a few pounds!

After taking the pills for about a week I became that much more aware of what I was putting in my mouth so, I cut out Pepsi (my daily 1litre a day crutch), food (snacks, those damn naughty snacks!!) but what else bothered me was actually taking these pills!

After the first week you need to start taking 2 pills twice a day. So I did and what were minor stomach twinges turned into odd stomach cramps. Nothing I couldn't handle just a weird feeling that didn't feel 'normal'. By the end of my second week it was time to begin taking 6 pills a day and this is where I began to lose interest...

At 14 days...

- stomach cramps
- a sense of uneasyness regarding to ingesting these pills and what they may be doing to my body
- no real measurable weightloss beyond the few pounds I'd lost at the end of the first week

Day 15 - I quit!!

So, ultimately what the pills did was simply make me more aware of what I was eating and drinking...not worth the expense as I believe I could have done that on my own with a bit of will power. I won't be trying any more of these types of things in the future and I honestly can't say that I would recommend them to anybody either. Keep your money in your wallet not someone else's and really, I'd suggest to keep a food journal...not like you probably don't already know what you eat and drink that is bad for you but maybe seeing it on paper will strike a cord and be encouragement enough.

Now, I drink a tonne of water every day, eat fruit, stay away from snacking on garbage foods and getting exercise all on my own without the help of something I really don't think works anyways.   
I'll keep you posted as to how this works for me and if I can stick with it or not?...

By the way, my diet normally consisted of pop, chips, nachos, cheese, bacon and carbs. I try to keep my calorie intake to a minimum except on weekends when I do spoil myself a tad with a cocktail and a bit of snacking on the naughty stuff...I will not deprive myself totally of the things I love but do make a concerted effort to behave!! :)

Good luck to you in what ever you do, hugggs!

2012 Review - SlimQuik Ultra Fat Burner - Lose 25lbs eh?!...well, I'm feeling fat so let's go for it!!

Well, well, well dear readers I'm going to admit that after a few changes in my life and Christmas behind me, my behind feels large, extra large...my clothes don't fit right and I feel like a chunky monkey so...

I've decided to try something to help my cause of losing unwanted pounds and it's called SlimQuick Ultra Fat Burner and I hope it is my newest miracle lol...oh sure, I could exercise more (haven't done a lot of that since I got my driver's license) and quite frankly I could eat a little less cheese and bacon both of which I adore. Oh and pop, I drink a tonne of Pepsi!!

That was until last Sunday when I decided it was time to get it together girl!

At 5'7.5" and 150lbs, I finally stopped drinking pop, cut down on my intake of fatty foods and have been drinking water like a fish. Yesterday I began with this new to me diet supplement which apparently burns fat, burns calories and burns carbs. The box states one could lose 25lbs in 90 days while those on their trial and on placebos, only lost 8.1lbs.

I took my first two pills yesterday and I don't know if it was in my head but this stuff did supress my appetite and I didn't oink out like I normally would when I hang out with a particular friend of mine who also loves to chow down!!

Time will tell how this progresses, I don't plan on changing my diet to healthy foods just smaller portions of what I do love and to make myself more aware of what I am eating and how much of it. The 'no pop' thing ought to be interesting as I have been drinking at least .5L every day for the past 20 years. I also try to go for at least 3 long walks a week, which are down hill there and uphill back...killer!!

SlimQuick Ultra, let's see how you work for me!

I'll keep you posted as I go along, wish me luck!!

   

Product Review - Veet Hair Removal Gel Cream

My last post was entitled Male Body Hair - Love it or Lose it! and was aimed at the world's cuddly teddy bear type of man who doans a hair sweater. But, that doesn't mean I could ignore the fact that many ladies also retain body hair in highly visual places...that could vanish instantly and not hurt my feelings!

Photo taken via Rex Features 

I'm guilty myself of lettting cold weather determine my shaving routine (no, the photo below is not of me) but could be ;) ...thankfully summer gets my beauty calendar back in check! Not for all women though as many could care less about shaving and choose to be au natural goddessess, regardless of what others may think.

Product Review - Veet Hair Removal Gel Cream

I've been using Veet Hair Removal Gel Cream for a couple of years now and love. love, love the end results! First of all, yes, it does stink but not nearly as bad as those hair removal creams of yesteryear. You do need to watch your timing, do not leave on any longer than 3-6 minutes. As well, do not apply after you've shaved, wait at least three days between hair removal attempts.
 

 

Pssst, don't tell anyone but, I've even used the hair removal cream where you aren't supposed to (like where little miss coochie hair pie above, does not!) I know that's bad so, I'm not recommending you do that but, it does work and I've never had an issue (that's how gentle it is I guess). Why would I risk it? Well, I just simply didn't read the instructions the first time I tried it ...sort of like 'playing dumb' on purpose with a rather large test patch?! Luckily, it was a success, stupid girl ;)

 

Safety wise; I do not just apply the cream there is a process that take care and attention before it even touches me...cover areas with vaseline that you don't want the hair removal cream to touch then cover that with a layer of papertowel and get busy, tick tock on the clock once you begin, don't press it! 

Hollandaise Sauce - Recipe for Homemade vs. Knorr or McCormick (no competition!)

Life's too short to deprive yourself of things that make you smile and that certainly includes food (not sweatpants)! And, seeing as how I love foods that love to be dipped or drenched, Hollandaise Sauce is a must mention because it has the magical ability to make plain vegetables, salmon, eggs and hashbrowns taste mmmm, freakin' delicious!

Yes, you need to watch your consumption, it's an all in moderation dish, as per usual ;) Gotta love the French for that one! Where I live, the best homemade from scratch Hollandaise Sauce can be found here. A half hour drive for us but, not for worldwide lovers of the sauce (sorry ;) therefore, you'll need an alternative...

- Knorr & McCormick International both offer pre-packaged dried powder add liquid version Hollandaise Sauce available at the grocery store...although they appear yummy they both taste pretty lame, somewhat bland with a hint of chicken soup base, nothing like the real thing! I'd love to say they would suffice in a pinch but, I'm a little hard pressed to say that.

- Make it at home yourself, from scratch...just think of the possibilities, don't be scared!

How to make Hollandaise Sauce...

- 4 Egg yolks
- 1/2 Cup melted butter
- Pinch of Cayenne Pepper & Salt

- 1 Tbls. lemon juice (fresh is best)

With due speed...in a small bowl beat eggs and lemon juice together until it's thickened and the volume has increased to near double! Then place the bowl over a pre-boiled now barely simmering pot of water. Continue to beat the egg mixture as you drizzle the butter into the bowl at a steady pace until all gone then add seasonings (eggs will scramble if they are too close to the heat). The finished volume ought to have doubled again so there's that much more, love it!

The texture of Hollandaise Sauce ought to be smooth, thick and creamy. If you cannot use it immediately cover and place in a warm spot. If sauce thickens too much or separates, whisk in a couple drops of water.

What Wrinkles? Movie Review - The Bounty Hunter

Welcome to What Wrinkles? Movie Review


Some movies are worth the watch while others
fall flat and disappoint. Here's what I think about ...



The Bounty Hunter
Movie Review... 2.5 out of 5!

Comedy- Released in 2010
Starring - Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Giovanni Perez, Joel Garland

Two ex's reunite under unusual circumstances that have them both running for their lives and from each other. Together or apart the two characters Milo and Nicole realize that even though they didn't shine together as a couple as each others nemesis, they may just make it!

...this movie had my attention initially but within a half hour it was boring and I had to keep convincing myself to continue watching and to stay focused! The couples chemistry is evident and I love the sarcasm and quick wit but this movie was just a downer. I loved Jen back in Friends but I've yet to find another character that she's played where I can feel the same way and Gerard, well, he just doesn't do it for me (nor did Ross by the way ;)

Movie Review - Valentine's Day

Welcome to What Wrinkles? Movie Review

Some movies are worth the watch while others fall flat and disappoint. Here's what I think about ...

Valentine's Day

Movie Review... 2.5 out of 5!
Romantic Comedy - Released in 2010
Starring - Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Eric Dane, Patrick Dempsey, Hector Elizondo, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway, Carter Jenkins, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah, Taylor Lautner, Julia Roberts, Shirley Maclaine, George Lopez and Taylor Swift!..

Valentine's Day is a movie based around...Valentine's Day! and shows how romance, love and entanglements effect people of all ages including, families, friends, lovers and strangers. 
 
...this movie brought together some of my favorite stars but in the end squeezed from me only a few smiles and but one square of tissue. There were so many characters and stories going on that it was hard to attach myself to most of the characters. For a romantic chic flick, the beginning of Valentine's Day offered promise (like in real life, how ironic) but in the end, Valentine's Day fell flat (like in real life, how ironic ;)

Estimated release date Valentine's Day on Video - June 2010