everyone keeps asking how I lost weight if they havent seen me lately...here are the tips I give my clients

http://awesomearchangel.multiply.com/journal/item/436/how_to_eat_to_be_lean

I wrote this article awhile back, but I sent in specifically to one of my friends and as of yesterday, he told

me he lost about 30 pounds since then. And I know not everyone can afford a personal trainer, but

I want to be able to help you as much as I can, especially my brothers and sisters in singles for christ, and couples for christ.

Please feel free to pass on this message to anyone you know that needs or would like to lose weight

to extend their lives, make them more able to play with kids and grandkids, or if they just want to

look great for a wedding or graduation, or anything

This time of year people make wishes, but those wishes need a set plan to help them, or it will

just become words with no follow through.

This article is basically the first half hour that I spend with my clients. 3 or 4 years ago I was weighing in

at 165 or 170 and at my height that is pretty chubby. I was wearing size 34 pants at that time.

I knew I had to do something, so I got a nutrition plan from my friend rodrigo at 24 hour fitness.

And I worked out and learned to eat, I slowly but surely got in better shape. I believe I was in my best

shape at 25, I was about 145 and very lean. But now, 10 years later, I have gotten down to 135, which

for basketball has been good, cause I am getting way more steals in the passing lanes then I could

at my old size, because I was slower then. I still get carded when I go to casinos and restaraunts or clubs.

And most people dont guess my age. I still get cast as a high school student when I go do background

work for films, or even when I get an audition for a real acting job with a speaking part....

The company that helps me get clients is called www.benefitfitness.com, and they have a

good nutrition component for their clients, and then I go to their homes to train them

and I have my own site for people that I cannot work with in person at www.teambeachbody.com/senseironald

pesto spaghetti with mushrooms and scallops :my recipe for dinner I made for our household last night

I made a pesto spaghetti, with mushrooms and scallops

fry a pan of olive oil, sprinkle in some basil and oregano, and garlic salt (or chopped garlic and a little bit of sea salt..

after a few minutes throw in the scallops, mushrooms and pesto sauce, and maybe a third of a cup of water, you can even squeeze a little bit of lemon or calamansi onto the scallops

I got my pesto sauce from trader joes, it is a small bottle but perfect for one meal

I went to seafood city the other day and found a big bag of frozen scallops for like 4 dollars, they have great deals on seafood, others places might charge like 10 bucks for a similar amount of scallops

so continue to cook until the sauce is warm

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simultaneously you want to boil a pot of water, add a little salt and olive oil so the noodles dont stick to the pan. Add your wheat spaghetti once the water is already boiling

I used wheat spaghetti, the way I know it is ready, is to throw one noodle at the wall, if it sticks to the wall then the pasta is done, if it falls to the floor, then it is still gonna be hard and not taste that good

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after you strain the pasta, you are good to go, serve sauce and pasta seperately, and let your guests choos how much pasta or sauce they would like

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also a bowl of grapes, a few almond cookies (one for each guest), and some iced diet green tea, and some wheat toast with a dish of balsamic vinegar and olive oil for dipping, you can add a bowl of clam chowder if you like as well

and you are all set 

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I lived in an apartment on my own for a year down in costa mesa, so I started by asking my dad for some basic recipes, and after that I just started experimenting with what tastes good to me. Or things I find in my fitness magazines and in books. I am able to cook, especially when I dont have enough money to go out for a meal. I enjoy cooking for friends. If I am gonna cook, then someone else should do the dishes :)

cha ching------------- hope you liked the recipe

be fit, be happy, and eat healthy

Feb 19, 2008

the man rules: from my friend caleb

These are our rules!
Please note.. these are all numbered "1 "
ON PURPOSE!


1. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon
Or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.

1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.


1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.


1. If you think you're fat, you probably are or already know you need to lose a few pound.
So Don't ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one

1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials..

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched..
We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really .

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking abou t unless you are prepared to discuss such topic s as Sports
Or Work.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this.
Y e s, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;


But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

Pass this to as many men as you can -
to give them a laugh.

Pass this to as many women as you can -

to give them a bigger laugh.

voices of love to save the lives of preborn children, and the souls of their parents

One picture that stood out was a pregnant woman and her man holding her tummy. Because women do not have babies alone, and often we put the burden of having an abortion on the woman. As they say it takes two to tango.. We need stronger men, who can have a pure heart, and be willing to take responsibility for the children they bring into this world. And preferably only in the sacrament of marriage, so that jesus will be in the center of all their decisions together as a couple. I went to mass at 5pm at holy innocents, before the concert. And the pastor ended mass with the prayer of st michael the archangel. That is when I knew that I was in the right place. St Michael defends god's people from the evil spirits in this world. The concert was so powerful. I picked up a packet that gave explanations and information about abstinence, chastity, how to live chastity, the value of chastity. The singers and dancers were glorious, sharing their talents with the community and speaking all the truths about love, hurts, pain, joy and all the emotions and actions that people go through in courting for the singles and marriage for the couples. We were all given 4 gifts as we walked in the door: a white bracelet " life is the choice", a pink bracelet "voices of love 09", a program with names of sponsors, dancers, singers, and organizers with pictures of them as well as the song list, and a purity card. The card is a covenant with the lord to live with a pure heart, to avoid lust, pornography, premarital sex, abortion, and adultery. And if you are not pure, then let today be the beginning of your covenant with god. The films going on in the background were great as well, as men and women were talking about their love lives. And many were victorious in that even though they might have had a hard break up, that god had planned a greater love for them. For love is patient, and not self serving. I saw pics of so many community members, that are now happily married, and some that have children now as well.  The message was so clear to me. God has sent the archangels to protect us, and help us to purify our hearts, so that we may court and love our god's gifts with a pure love that will last until death do us part. And the message is also for those pursuing a religious vocation to live with a pure heart, so you can nurture the whole community as a nun or pastor. I also have some videos of the first couple song sets, but my memory card filled up pretty quickly, so I only was able to get those movies and a few pics. Look into your hearts, are you ready to love, sacrifice and serve your god's gift. Or are you still not ready, and still too self serving to be someone's partner. I saw two of our latamarie missionaries at the event: bonn and khyme. I heard they are off to the philippines very soon, after two years of evangelizing and developing CFC/SFC/YFC leaders in south america: costa rica, panama, peru, and nicuragua. At the end everyone started dancing and just enjoying the evening. I sat by myself and was praying in the back. I was reflecting on the whole weekend, and taking in all the desires of my own heart to have a partner and a family in the future. Fiat: let your will be done unto me Lord. God has a plan for all of us, especially the children who might be aborted in the future. May our offerings help parents to provide for their children, or give them to families that desire to adopt a precious gift from god. I felt very blessed to be in attendance at this amazing concert. I wanted to thank all of you who practiced and prepared such a wonderful prayer to our lord. Even the dancing was done with a live band afterwards, that is pretty sweet.  No mp3s needed for that, they just jammed out live. It would be great if the concert staff, can post the videos from the concert on youtube,veoh, or godtube to share with everyone. How do we live with pure hearts in preparation for marriage or celibacy or religous vocation: Thomas Aquinas tells us to do it "joyfully, easily and promptly." Take it day by day, it is lent, so start with lent. If you can be pure for lent, then that daily prayer and choice, can become a habit and a lifestyle that you will be able to maintain for the rest of your life.  "You and I were made to worship, you and I are called to love, you and I are forgiven and free, you and I embrace surrender, you and I were meant to see, you and I were meant to be." ----  lyrics from Chris Tomlin Sincerely, Sensei Ronald J.F. Panlilio I am uploading movies to my youtube site, so far only one of them is completed... www.youtube.com/awesomearchangel

dating reminds me of baseball

The season begins in the spring. Everyone works out to get in their best shape to perform and play their best in the games.

And the only way you ever hit the ball, is to take a swing. If you never swing the bat then very likely you will never get a hit or a date.

once common thought process for poeple who cannot find dates is this:"If I risk and fail I will end up looking and feeling bad, but if I don't try at all I have no chance of failing." This type of thinking leads to inaction, and inaction is the greatest enemy of people looking for a date.

god teaches us to be brave to be fearless. If your a man, and you are spending time around people you enjoy, then you can observe them as they work through difficulties and trials. You will find out if they get upset easily, if they are violent, if they say words that are laced with hatred. Andy you will also find out who has a personality that is attractive to you, and makes you want to draw close to that person.

If you have hobbies, go out and do them, and invite your friends, and that special someone to join you there. If he or she shows up, then that would be a great time to talk with them and enjoy the event.

I find that smiles are the best way to know if a woman wants to talk to you. Cause if you smile at her and she smiles back, then that could start a conversation. But if you smile at her, and she quickly turns away, or frowns, or does not smile back, then my advice is to just move on.

Pick places and events that will attract other people that are single, or have similar interests, or faith. I highly recommend trying to find a partner with the same religion or faith, otherwise the kids will be confused as to which faith to follow.

Ask your friends and family for recommendations. They may know a great person who would be good for you.

you can get a dog, and walk it around town, or go to a dog park...If you are a dog person, this is a great way to meet another dog lover.

And clean up and make sure your appearance is the best it can be when you know that special person may be at the same place as you. If you are stinky, or messy it makes it way harder to be attractive to the opposite sex.

I am pretty relaxed when I go out, normally athletic gear cause that is what I wear with my clients. But you can keep some lotion and cologne with you to freshen up. And when it is a big event, then I am more than happy to grab a suit, tie, barong, or whatever is appropriate for a formal event.

But yeah so take a couple swings, for whoever knocks the door will be opened unto you. If she turns you down, then maybe she was never the one meant for you. Or if you call, or message her and she never returns your call or messages, that is also a signal that getting back to you is not a priority for her right now.

Happy Valentine's day
may cupid find your heart's desire and bring the two of you together in 2009
09 divine blessings for all my single friends

And if your married, please observe, and help lead us and give good counsel. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own life, that we dont realize someone perfect for you is right there, and wants to talk to you.

We can always make excuses: she lives to far away, he is not tall enough, he doesnt have the latest technology, she is overweight, she likes movies and music that I dont like, she smokes to takes drugs, or he drinks way to much and still trys to drive home

Honestly all of these reasons are temporary situations, and could change very easily. Just understand that none of us are perfect, we all have comitted sins in our heart, thoughts, words, and actions we failed to do.

But who is this person that you desire, is he the same faith, is he or she lukewarm in their faith.

My grandma gave me great advice. I had a girl I was spending time with, and I thought their might be a good connection. My grandma only asked me one questions: is she catholic?
And that summed it up for me, she didnt care about education, or athletics, or beauty, or talents, race, class, how much money they had or make at their job. And I took that lesson to heart. Everything is in flux all the time, but if you share the same religion you will have a better chance of building a life together: teaching your kids your faith, and make your union a way to evangelize your children, their friends and your coworkers.

If you married this man or woman, would you empower each other to do more of god's work on this planet because you are together. If not then maybe this is not the right choice for you.

So take a swing, hit the ball, and run full speed. Pursue the with the best effort, and try to make it all the way home so your team can win the game.