Ideal Protein Diet: Slim Down Strategies The Diana Stalder Way

The author as a kid.

 

I was stick thin back in my early years of grade school. Easily dismissed as having a fast metabolism, I never gave a second thought to slices of cheesy and greasy pizza slices or a second or even third helping plate of pasta. I pushed my body—mainly because I thought I’d never get FAT.

As proof, the following photos below were photos of me as a child:

 

In my teen years up until college, I grabbed a meal whenever I’d remember to cope up with emotional problems. Yes, folks…I was an emotional eater. Hence, I gave my food blog its name, “Security Blanket”.

 

Being overweight and in my case, diagnosed as obese has a devastating effect on women’s lives. Big is definitely not beautiful. Honestly, I’m not happy with my size although I admit that in a span of more than a decade of being this big—I had no choice but try hard to be comfortable with my body—with my being FAT.

I think I would feel happier, healthier, sexier and more confident if I could only manage to slim down. I hate feeling frumpy. My life would certainly improve and I’d definitely gain back my self-esteem once I lose weight.

Now as I am approaching my mid-thirties, I see that age is not only severely demanding about being in top shape—it also has a memory that seems to remind one about everything you’ve done in the past. And so began a battle of wills. The truth about aging versus three decades of little exercise, a demanding sweet tooth and a resistance to calorie counting.

 

 

My first week of taking Ideal Protein diet gave me something to look forward to. I’ve reunited with my love for vegetables again. I began to fully understand what sensible eating meant. I had to. With my personal coach Dina closely monitoring my weight loss, the craving to eat buffet flew out of the window! I am happy that my family is very supportive of my decision to lose weight. And am glad too that I have someone like Coach Dina (who had gone through the same Ideal Protein diet herself to achieve such transformation) to personally inspire me and remind me that I’m doing a good job.



 

One of the snacks from the Ideal Protein Diet: Apple Cinnamon Soy Puffs

 

 

I am slowly, and at first reluctantly, beginning to understand that it is my lifestyle that needed more the change. The Ideal Protein diet is simply something to jumpstart you with and it isn’t the type of crash diet that you’re bound to eat ‘unrealistic food’ for the rest of your life. Ideal Protein diet is a four-phase easy to follow method where one can maintain one’s lean muscle mass, shed unwanted fats and teaching one how to keep those pounds off forever. Once you’ve reached your ideal weight (based on your height), you’re on your way to a healthier and more meaningful life sans the Ideal Protein diet.

 

Crispy Cereal breakfast from Ideal Protein Diet

Fine Herb Omelet dinner from Ideal Protein Diet Protocol

My typical lunch of the day: Steamed Camote Tops with Mussels

 

Oh, and did I mention that in just a week’s time that I am in the Diana Stalder’s Ideal Protein diet program, I no longer snore as loud as that of a man’s? I used to suffer from sleep apnea due to obesity. My Mom also noticed that my face had looked somewhat smaller because I’ve always been with rounded chubby cheeks similar to a mamon or monay (a kind of bread). 

Here's Ms. Dina dela Paz-Stalder who herself had gone through the Ideal Protein Diet.

Ms. Dina dela Paz-Stalder herself went thru the same Ideal Protein diet.

 

Well, yes, I’m still in the middle of the battle against my bulges, but in just a week, I’ve lost eight pounds already. I am very optimistic about this and I’m excited for all the changes in me in the coming more weeks. I firmly believe I am still a work in progress.

 

 

I will be updating you more with my Diana Stalder’s Ideal Protein Weight Loss program in the coming weeks here on my blog. Do watch out for that! I'm saving my photos for future blog updates.

For more information with Diana Stalder’s Ideal Protein Program, please visit any Diana Stalder branch nearest you. You could also check out www.idealprotein.com. Contact Ms. Dina dela Paz-Stalder via Diana Stalder branches.

 

Disclaimer: I am not compensated with this post. Opinions expressed are 100% my own.

 

 

 



Whirlpool, Dermablend and Diana Stalder Salutes All Mothers with Free Pampering Treats

Whirlpool booth opens up another Mommy event everyone shouldn't miss.

Dermablend Soap and its sister company, Diana Stalder has joined hands with Whirlpool in giving all Moms the pampering they truly deserve as part of the post mother’s day celebration in an event dubbed as “Because You are A Whirlpool Mom”, held recently at Il Mercanti, Metrowalk, Ortigas. 

Mommies were happy to receive awesome loot bags courtesy of Whirlpool and generous sponsors like Diana Stalder and Dermablend.

The passport to a day of bliss for Moms like me + raffle claim stub.

Moms like me were able to avail free food samples, attended cooking demonstrations, booth games, physical fitness sample tutorial sessions, pampering treats sponsored by Dermablend and Diana Stalder, awesome raffle prizes and Whirlpool made sure along with their generous sponsors that nobody came home empty handed because the loot bags that were given to Moms were filled with goodies!

The main stage where guests and sponsors had some talk and demos.

As a hands-on Mom, I appreciate when there are pampering treats that await mothers on events such as these. Why? I believe being a mom isn’t an easy job. You have no excuse to be absent; you are on a 24/7 kind of career.  You are at the beck and call of your children and family. It could really be frustrating at times, but your kids keep your emotional sanity. And these pampering treatments, especially when availed for free, does help a lot—it gives you a rare and special “me” time.

A lucky Mom tries on Casmara Cosmetics Philippines' Relaxing facial mask treatment for Sensitive skin.

During the Whirlpool event, they provided free services such as back massage, facial cleansing, nail cleaning, manicure, pedicure, foot massage and some lucky Mommies also had the chance to experience the so-called ultimate luxurious facial treatment from Casmara Cosmetics Philippines—a Casmara facial mask treatment! Too bad, I was busy doing the rounds of the different booths that I didn’t had the chance to have that treatment. But just the same, seeing fellow Moms who tried that treatment, I could instantly see how relaxing the entire treatment was. I’d definitely want to try it soon. 

Facial treatments and cleansing were given for free!

Discounts from sponsor products like Dermablend Soaps and Diana Stalder products also had big discounts like 10 percent up to 50 percent off from its original prices, giving consumers a good deal for their money. 

While Moms enjoy a back massage, they also enjoyed 10-50% off from Dermablend Soaps.

A new Dermablend Facebook fan page liker logs on her FB account on-site.

Dermablend and Casmara Cosmetics Philippines even invited mommy participants and attendees to like their Facebook fan pages on-site by providing laptops where new members could log in and old fan page likers to post their Facebook status for free. In doing this, everyone gets to have a chance to join their ongoing online contests, to the delight of the crowd who came to the event. 

A set of awesome Whirlpool washing machines, one was up for grabs that day!

Whirlpool raffled off amazing prizes including Whirlpool washing machine and refrigerator. Diana Stalder gave out P100 worth gift vouchers while Dermablend had their best selling Papaya Orange soap bars in the loot bags given to lucky Moms on that special day exclusively for them. 

Fans of Dermablend Soaps smiles on the booth.

Indeed, it was truly a wonderful day for all the moms who came despite the heavy rain—they were pampered, received wonderful goodies and had bonding time with their fellow moms!

Dermablend Joins Merrel Adventure Run 2012

A bit foggy and muddy, these didn't stop the runners to participate.

Every running zealot anticipates every challenge that comes with improving their personal best time for each kilometer they conquer. They seek for greater heights by trying out different ways to run, be it barefoot running, a vertical run where they go up and down the highway bridge, but nothing beats the epinephrine rush that comes with running on a hilly rocky muddy and mountain terrain like the ones in Timberland Sports and Nature Club in San Mateo, Rizal where the 3^rd Merell Adventure Run was held. 

Actor/Commercial model Will Devaughn even joined the Merell Run sponsored by Dermablend.

 Dermablend, a brand of Philippine-made organic soap under the BCP Dermatological Corporation supports the said event as one of its sponsors. Dermablend’s Guava Tea Tree soap variant is perfect for the running participants, athletes and those active in sports because it’s a superb cleansing soap that has natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties for the prevention of acne and body odor. It is an ideal germ-free soap with its cleansing action and has a natural remedy for skin irritations. 

A participant steps on the stage where awarding rites will be held prior to the run.

The rain even poured its blessings on the hilly terrain of Timberland during the actual day of the said event, but this only posed a bigger challenge to running participants. With three categories such as 5k, 10k and half-marathon 21k, running enthusiasts were even thrilled with the rugged muddy hill running challenge that awaits them at the said venue.

The Dermablend Booth at Timberland Sports and Nature Club for the Merell Adventure Run.

After getting all muddy, sweaty and sticky, running participants had the chance to wash away all the grime and dirt away by using Dermablend Soaps. All runners received lootbags that contains Dermablend Soap bars. Diana Stalder, a sister company of Dermablend also sponsored the said event and had given away P100 gift voucher certificates to all participants.

Dermablend, who also sponsored this year’s Palarong Pambansa, continues to support Filipino athletes in making them aspire further in whatever sports activities they are involved with. 

My Casmara Facial Experience

I am not really a beauty blogger but I’d like to share with you my recent experience on having a facial. I had been to different facial/skin care centers before and I was able to try their facial treatments a lot of times but I’d have to say this: Nothing compares to the facial I recently had with a Casmara facial treatment. 

Before I’d go into details, let me just clarify that I am not getting a single cent for writing about this on my blog. I decided to share it with everyone else so that you too could experience what I just had experienced. I won’t be surprised if one day Casmara will become a household word for everyone. 

Getting back to the said facial treatment, it was really amazing. Imagine spending an hour with a heavenly facial treatment? Casmara is a brand of natural facial masks. Before any treatment, a dermatologist would have to assess what type of facial treatment do you need. So the Casmara mask they’ll be using will be depending on your skin type. 

My friend had a collagen-infused mask because she needs anti-aging while another friend had a seaweed based mud mask because she had problems with her oily skin. I had herb and oatmeal mask because I had sensitive skin.  I couldn’t help but compare this treatment with other facial treatments I had before. This time I was surprised that the therapist did not scrimp on the facial mask. 

After almost half an hour of thorough facial cleansing and massages, I felt the cold Casmara mask being spread on my face. It felt like my face was being coated with strawberry ice cream! The therapist politely asked if I wanted to have my face entirely covered, I said yes. Facial treatments had always been a nightmare for me, what with all the pricking of pimples + black and white heads extraction…But amazingly, not this one. If all facial treatments would be as relaxing as this one, I swear I must have gone to facial heaven—I could have slept, but I fought a good fight to keep my eyes from shutting out. Oh, have I also mentioned that this particular facial treatment includes a scalp massage too? Geez, I thought I had to pay for an extra service, you know. Well, it’s just right since this Casmara facial treatment is actually a bit expensive compared to regular facial treatments of other skin clinics. But I’d have to say, it really is value for your money because you’ll be leaving the clinic all-pampered that you’ll be coming back for more. 

Lastly, you could also bring home the Casmara mask, the friendly therapist would ask you if you’d like to take it home with you to use the other side of the mask. I said yes and she gladly gave it to me on a ziplock bag. She even gave some instructions that I should put it in a fridge and then use the other side (it’s easy to know which had been used because it’s glossy in texture) the very next day and pat it on my face for 15 minutes. 

Overall, I never thought facials could be this good. Facials need not be painful, you know? Getting a Casmara facial is one of the best things I had ever done for myself. It’s like giving my face its own a special massage while getting rid of all the dirt and grime on my face. After all, it is the face that people will get noticed first. 

Casmara facial treatments are available in Diana Stalder by Dermaline Skin Clinics nationwide.  Like them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/casmara. 
Note: Please forgive me for the photos on my mobile phone had been corrupted that I can no longer include them on this blog post. So I decided to use a youtube video of Casmara masks instead. 
Disclaimer: I am not paid for this blog post. Opinions expressed are 100% my own. 

Daiana Menezes on Diana Stalder: Read on as She Reveals Her Beauty Secret

One of the hottest stars in the Philippine Television today, Brazillian International model Daiana Menezes brings her irresistible charm into the limelight as the endorser of Diana Stalder Face and Body Surgicenter. “I’m really very happy with Diana Stalder. Kahit Brazillian ako at hindi dugong Pinoy (Even if I’m Brazillian by descent and not entirely Filipino), they accepted me with open arms. I’m treated like a family member here. It’s been a good four years since I’ve started endorsing Diana Stalder—and I do hope it’s going to be for keeps,” Menezes reveals.

Daiana Menezes rendered a song before the audience.

A popular face in numerous television shows, including the top rated noontime show of all-time Eat Bulaga (where the public first noticed her), Loko Moko and Iskul Bukol, among many others, Diana Menezes instantly won the hearts of the Filipino audience.

Known for possessing one of the prettiest faces in show business, Daiana has a down-to-earth personality with a wholesome image and real dedication to her chosen profession. And this is exactly why she had also agreed to endorse top local skin care center—Diana Stalder Face Body Surgicenter by Dermaline Inc. “Diana Stalder is perfect for me because they aim to achieve excellent service and products plus they are really warm and friendly people,” shares Daiana. 

Another thing that Daiana loves about Diana Stalder is how the skin care clinic keeps a pulse on the latest beauty technology, using the most advanced and revolutionary skin care treatments while crafting services that are relevant to the Filipino market.  “With the kind of work I have, staying up late for tapings and photo shoots and hosting gigs, Diana Stalder is such a big help to make my skin stay fresh, clear, supple and healthy even if I am overworked. Plus it is reasonably priced, so pampering need not be expensive,” adds Daiana.

Thanks to Diana Stalder, Daiana Menezes can simply focus and direct her energy into her work without thinking how much staying up late and sun exposure can damage her skin. "I love my Tuedays, because it is my Diana Stalder Day where I go to their clinic and spend a day for my skin with all their amazing pampering treatments," says Daiana. 

As Diana Stalder's endorser, Daiana Menezes would want to share the joy of having smooth and clear skin. She recently joined Diana Stalder's mall tours with fellow endorser and TV personality Pinoy Big Brother's Tibo Jumalon (of Abs-Cbn's Nasaan Ka Elisa?), radio disc jockeys Diego Bandido of YesFM and Cheska San Diego of Radyo Natin and upcoming rap artist Blanktape Mandangan at the Diana Stalder Mall Show in Tutuban Center Mall in Manila.

Radio DJs Diego Bandido of YesFM and Cheska San Diego of Radyo Natin hosted the event.

The hosts with Pinoy Big Brother former Housemate Tibo Jumalon.

Rap artists Blanktape also wowed the crowd with his unique mass appeal.

Tibo Jumalon, DJs Cheska San Diego and Diego Bandido had fun while on stage.

There were games, freebies and surprises for everyone including raffles, production numbers from Blanktape Mandangan, Tibo Jumalon, the DJs, and of course, Daiana Menezes rendered a hot number herself. Several bloggers had been invited to cover the said event including yours truly. It had been one fun day for everyone who attended the affair.

Tibo Jumalon (of Abs-Cbn's Nasaan Ka Elisa?) with Emiliana Sison of www.luckyfinds-shareapic.blogspot.com

Daiana Menezes charms her way to the audience delight!

Daiana Menezes was truly the darling of the crowd. She came in a sexy outfit to the delight of her male fans. Daiana gamely posed for her fans and even helped the DJs during the game on stage. She asked one male to dance with her and even encouraged the guy's wife and child to join them. 

Bloggers + DJ/Hosts + Tibo Jumalon @ Jollibee before the show.

Tibo Jumalon, on the other hand, looked fresh and handsome on his own upclose. He still couldn't believe his popularity. Showbiz fame hasn't totally sink into his system. He said showbiz is fleeting and he enjoys his status now because he could still afford to have a "private life". He says he gets to enjoy clean and clear skin because of Diana Stalder's services and products. "They also have treatments and products for men," says Tibo. 

Daiana Menezes gamely answered all the questions after the event,

Going back to Daiana, she also answered every single question that was thrown to her including her beauty secrets. She will forever be grateful to Diana Stalder Surgicenter because it continues to support her and makes sure she has healthy and young-looking skin as its celebrity endorser. 
She encourages people to visit Diana Stalder's Clinics nationwide and try the signature treatments for yourself. And experience the clinic's 15-step facial supreme personally delivered by the hands of their professional aesthetician experts, vigorously trained under the prestigious British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) standards. 

Mrs. Dina Stalder, owner of Diana Stalder Face and Body Surgicenter is one down-to-earth lady.

It is also surprising to note that just like their celebrity endorser, Mrs. Dina Stalder (who owns the Diana Stalder Clinics and Dermaline Inc. ) is just as down-to-earth as Daiana Menezes. 

During the mall tour, Daiana gamely asked the audience to participate, even asking a male audience and his wife to dance "Shembot" popularized by the noontime show Eat Bulaga, from which Diana Menezes rose to fame. Check out this video:

Diana Menezes even rendered a song number to the audiences delight. She really had a sexy production number wowing the audience even more with her looks and mass appeal. As shown here on this video:

Other games and surprises were present for the audience to enjoy. 

Two of the guest DJs also played games and interact with the audience.

Two boys joined the soap box game.

Daiana Menezes and the author says cheese.

Like Diana Stalder on Facebook : facebook page and follow them also on Twitter. Better yet, log on to their website www.dianastalder.com .  Call their hotline for details on how to get the skin you’ve always wanted at +63 (02) 638-8417/631-4941. 

The Purple Plum Fairy thanks Ms. Ia Adam Lim for the invite.

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this blog post. Opinions expressed are 100% my own.

xoxo,

Diana Stalder's 15th Year Anniversary: Get that skin you've always wanted!

Some of Diana Stalder skin care products.

Diana Stalder recently celebrated its 15^th year Anniversary by coming up with a fashion show held last October 16, 2011 at the SM City Calamba in Laguna. Loyal customers, mall goers and fans alike where thrilled to have met two of Diana Stalder’s celebrity endorsers Ms. Yayo Aguila and upcoming teen heartthrob from GMA 7, Derick Monasterio.  There were even special production numbers and fun games for the audiences, with the program hosted by Yes Fm and Love Radio’s talented DJ’s Diego Bandido and Cheska San Diego. 

The invites for the said event at SM City Calamba.

As if that wasn’t enough, Diana Stalder also had an unbelievably amazing 15^th year anniversary treats for clients and customers. With every P500 purchase of products and services, entitles a client to buy any soap, essences; personal care and foot care products for only P15 each. (Limited to 5 products of any kind per client) For spa goers like us, that’s really a great value for money! Imagine different kinds of soaps for your skin’s special needs such as kojic, whitening, anti-acne, licorice, fruit-scented soaps that used to be P135 and up, you can now get for a steal price of only P15 each? Foot care products such as foot lotion and foot scrubs are also for P15 each. Isn’t that enough reason to rush to the nearest Diana Stalder branch? You better believe it for it is Diana Stalder’s way of thanking its consumers and clients for a fruitful 15 years of existence. But better hurry up for the said promo’s only good while supplies last. Promo period is from October 1-31, 2011.

Diana Stalder promo girls give out samples and flyers to mall goers.

YesFm and Love Radio's DJ Diego Bandido and Cheska San Diego hosted the affair.

The audiences wait for the program to begin.

Fellow bloggers Momo Adam Lim and Darryl Dial-Villena.

Dermaline, one of the country’s leading companies that produce quality skin care products, also owns Diana Stalder.  They have provided excellent quality skin care products especially made for Filipinas all these years.  So you can be assured of its high standards in services and excellent quality products as well.

I had tried using Diana Stalder’s Clean and Tone lotion. It is a toning lotion that also cleanses, with its formulation of Allantoin and Salicylic Acid. It is especially formulated for oily skin, keeping my skin clean and fresh. I like it so much simply because it doesn’t leave my skin feeling too tight unlike other products I’ve previously tried. And I also love Diana Stalder’s Lemon Soap. It comes in a yellow packaging soap that smells so citrusy; it helps to cheer up my day each time I wash. It’s a cleansing soap specially formulated to cleanse and remove dirt and excess oil for a smoother skin. Other Diana Stalder products help protect from damages caused by free radicals and sun exposure, leaving your skin nourished and supple. They also have a line for those with really sensitive skin that are guaranteed hypoallergenic.

Celebrity endorser Ms. Yayo Aguila shares her beauty secret using Diana Stalder's products with the hosts.

Young actor Derick Monasterio of Tween Hearts rendered a special song to the delight of the audience.

Beautiful inside and out, Ms. Yayo Aguila still looks as fresh and as young during her Bagets days. 

The Diana Stalder reception area at SM City Calamba's packed with customers.

Diana Stalder's products sold at unbelievably low price for the anniversary.

Loads of soaps in different colors and scents are at the reception counter for you to try.

They say that the largest organ that we have is our skin. It is always exposed to a lot of different factors such as stress and pollution among others. When our skin sags and wrinkles, we tend to look older than our real age. And when you’re in your early thirties like me, it’s never too late to care for your skin. So we better give our skin the attention it rightfully deserves. It’s such a good thing that Diana Stalder’s products and services are made available. 

Facial Supreme treatment tops the list of most loved services.

Diana Stalder Face and Body Skin Care Center by Dermaline has branches in Alabang, Antipolo City, Araneta Center Cubao, Makati City, Paranaque, Cebu, Davao, Greenhills, Malolos City Bulacan, Manila, Santa Rosa Laguna, Tanay Rizal, Tutuban Center Mall, and SM City in Bacolod, Calamba, Iloilo and Lucena. 

Like Diana Stalder on Facebook : dianastalderfacebodysurgicenter and log on to their website www.dianastalder.com .  Call their hotline for details on how to get the skin you’ve always wanted at +63 (02) 638-8417/631-4941. 

The Purple Plum Fairy thanks Ms. Ia Adam Lim, Ms. Leila Balane of Diana Stalder, the very accommodating branch manager of Diana Stalder’s SM City Calamba (sorry I didn’t get your name).

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this blog post. Opinions expressed are 100% my own.