posted by Jennie on Oct 27
Boy, wouldn’t it be so neat to be married to a sports buff, then automatically be just like him!? I do have a lot of good things in my life that I’m grateful for, but this, I have to get down to choosing for myself – that is, to be fit by working out on a regular basis.
the hubby in one of his games. Forgive the blurry shots, DSLR wasn’t yet available then.
teaching our lil 4yo guy to juggle.
Although I’m not exactly a couch potato, it does take huge effort to get me to my toes and actually workout. Plus, I have a long list of reasons up my sleeves why I cannot work out and they are all valid, mind you. I homeschool, work from home, cover events and keep house. How do I get all these things packed in a day? Go figure. But that was before The Dare to be Fit ‘N Right Bloggers Event held in MOA last October 23. Del Monte Fit ‘N Right couldn’t have chosen a better speaker than Master Coach Jim Saret. A sports scientist who obtained an MS Sports Science degree in Brigham Young University in the United States, introduced the Fast Intense Training (FIT) workout that will only take 4 minutes of my precious time per day. Now, however busy one can be, there is just no reason not to stay in shape anymore.
Doing the FIT workout is easy, it is basically just body weight lifting composed of crunches, push ups, squats and lunges. It is so convenient that you can do it whenever, wherever. 
the four celebrity assistants doing the four minute, higher intensity workout
Apparently, the treadmill isn’t good enough. I think it can be a little overrated, even. Aside from the hassle of having to squeeze it in my already loaded schedule, I don’t exactly fancy going to the gym. Our old treadmill rotted without being maximized, to begin with. So the FIT, might just be the one workout that will make me stick to a regimen.
The FIT workout is composed of fast bursts of intensive exercise that enables one to burn at least 400 calories in a span of only four minutes and this is where Fit ‘N Right comes right in. It helps the body burn fat and calories faster. The L-Carnitine ingredient transports the fatty acids into the mitochondria, the cell’s powerhouse where they are burned into energy needed for a healthy heart and other important body functions. If L-Carnitine levels are increased, the body’s ability to oxidize fat is optimized. With supplementary L-Carnitine, proper diet and regular exercise, one can achieve ideal body weight and ensure a healthy life.
Del Monte Fit ‘N Right also contains Vitamin B1, B6 and B12 that helps speed up metabolism, resulting in faster weight loss. Vitamins B1, B6 and B12 are energy boosters and increases endurance by facilitating the conversion of carbohydrates, protein and fat into energy that is needed by the body in performing physical functions. It also contains natural fruit juice that provides the body with 100 percent of its RDA. We were told as well that the perfect time to drink Fit ‘N Right is 2 hours before the workout.
Coach Jim’s talk on The Science of Getting Fit and Losing Weight was a real eye opener. Although I never had weight issues, it does not exactly follow that I am already fit. The fact that I have to catch my breath doing just one flight of stairs should already give me away. Aside from my getting tired easily, love handles are not exactly the nicest thing on my tiny 101 lb. frame.
This is the perfect follow through for my quest to becoming healthier. We’re in the midst of this year’s last quarter and no hospitalization –that is quite something. I used to be confined at least once a year since 2005, not counting the random ones I had before that. Judging from my health history, I was never really in my tip top shape and I declare that at my age of 33, it is not yet too late. I’m going to do this primarily because I want to be a better steward of my health. Seeing my family suffer as I do isn’t easy. So even though I might have the sweetest family in the world but if the queen has a wavering health, our quality of life suffers. This is why I so appreciate the encouragement I received from the organizers of this Dare to be Fit ‘N Right event to get back to working out.
Incidentally, there is an upcoming Fun Run event sponsored by Del Monte Fit ‘N Right. It is a follow through to their commitment of promoting a healthy lifestyle with the Dare to be Fit ‘n Right culmination fun run on November 22 in SM Mall of Asia. Official race call time is at 4 am in front of SM MOA Music Hall.
The 3K/5K/10K Men and Women Open will benefit the victims of typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng, among others, through the SM Foundation.
For a registration fee of P300, runners can get their race packet with the Dare to Fit ‘n Right Fun Run singlet, race bib, Fit ‘N Right products, etc. Interested participants can register at the following areas:
• CEMG Office – Unit 3A Vernida I Bldg., Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City/ Look for Marianne Tapales (892.5842/09155498282)
• Dare to be Fit ‘n Right booths in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig and in selected SM Hypermarkets: Mall of Asia, Sucat, Pasig, and North EDSA
• Fitness First branches on November 16, 2009.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place runners from each division will win P10, 000, P5, 000 and P3, 000, respectively. All registered runners will also automatically qualify for the raffle, where they can win a Lenovo laptop.
October 27th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I hope this works out for both of us!!! Ako I really need to get in shape DESPERATELY!!!
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Jennie Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Aja sis! Kaya natin ito!
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October 27th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
i love fit n right.
i will try to run my best on 11/22.
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Jennie Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Me too. Love the watermelon variant the best
You can do it, JP! 
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October 27th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
I desperately need to lose weight, too! But I think I’ll start by walking first, then fast walking before I run.
I really hope Del Monte Fit n Right can help all exercise buffs out there to achieve their ideal weight. 
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Jennie Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I’m sure the 4 min. Fast Intense Training will work for you too.
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October 27th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Kudos on your quest!
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Jennie Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
thanks, Jonel!
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October 27th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Can you please teach me that FIT exercise that your talking about…pretty please! And bring me Fit n’ Right when you do that! : )
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Jennie Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
The 4 min FIT workout is basically body weight lifting composed of push up, squats, crunches and lunges. 10 counts each.
Naubos na Fit ‘N Right supply ko eh. Will throw a bottle or two your way when I replenish 
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October 27th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Your BMI is normal, and I like you just the way you are. It would be great to play sports with you again, though. I miss playing badminton with you!
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Jennie Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Right back atcha!
Let’s schedule our badminton session one of these days 
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earthlingorgeous Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Awww ang cheesy… ingit ako! ahahaha! At least you have a workout buddy and wowz how sweet! Kinikilig ako ahahaha!
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Jennie Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Tagal na namin kasi di nag ba badminton eh. We hope to do it again. Pero have to do the FIT workout first for atleast a week para naman di ako masyadong hirap. Ala Ninja kasi si Jeff kng magbadminton.
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October 27th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
sis, I hope this work out will reach our goal to be FIT… =)
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Jennie Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Onga Iris. Hopefully this time I could stick to it. Wla na akong lusot.
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October 28th, 2009 at 12:35 am
my fit n right supply is almost gone. I gotta head up to the supermarket to stock more! Let’s all start to be fit
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Jennie Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Ako din, Ed. Paubos na. Will have to replenish the next time we replenish the pantry. That will be tonight.
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October 28th, 2009 at 4:22 am
This is a great post on a critical topic. Modern culture has contributed to our lack of movement and thereby diminished fitness. It is great to see a solution that dovetails with the demands of our modern lifestyle.
I was particularly impacted by the phrase that you used ” …I want to be a better steward of my health”. That phrase really sums-up the fact that we alone are responsible for our own health.
Thanks for the information and the inspiration. Keep up the good work. Best luck to all of us with our fitness goals.
Be well
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Jennie Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Thanks, Ted. You give valuable insights, as always! It is true, isn’t it? As neat as the technology has progressed to our advantage it has greatly contributed to lack of movement. The 4 min. FIT workout is the best! I see it as the solution to my not being able to stick to a regimen.
And as for being better steward of health, it really is the least that we could do. Take it for granted and we will just about reap its consequence sooner than later.
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October 28th, 2009 at 8:26 am
sexy ka na sis ahhhhhhh pero suportahan taka jan sa quest mo
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Jennie Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
sakto nga lang sis weight ko but the thing is I’m far from being fit.
Thanks sa support sis. Mwah! 
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October 28th, 2009 at 10:42 am
i liked fit n right’s new blueberry-grape flavor! and the FIT workout, very impressive.
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Jennie Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
I have yet to try that variant, Edel. Mya pag punta ko sa grocery, check ko yan and true the FIT workout is really neat, huh! Lavet!
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October 28th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Fit ‘N Right four seasons is my favorite before the bloggers event and now coupled with the 4-minute F.I.T. regimen.
Goodluck to all of us..Cheers and God bless! =]
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Jennie Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Thanks for the support, Sire! Loved a whole lot of variants of Fit ‘N Right. The four seasons was my original favorite till I tasted the watermelon. Lam mo kng lahat tayo mag 4 min. FIT workout, we’d be one bunch of happy and healthy bloggers.
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October 28th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
this is great.. i want to join
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Jennie Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Sige, Est! Join ka!
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October 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
I am really glad that I learned that F.I.T. routine.
Now, I’m addicted to it. Hahaha.
I also wrote something about this event.
Feel free to read!
http://recyclebinofamiddlechild.blogspot.com/2009/10/perfect-timing.html#comment-form
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Jennie Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Hehe ako mag start palang. Kailangan ko ng coaching ni hubs.
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October 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
I am really glad that I learned that F.I.T. routine.
Now, I’m addicted to it. Hahaha.
I also wrote something about this event.
Feel free to read!
http://recyclebinofamiddlechild.blogspot.com/2009/10/perfect-timing.html
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October 28th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Goodluck Jen! I am a F&R lover since it was introduced in the market and I am glad that they have a 1L packaging na
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Jennie Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Ako din sis! Pareho tayo. Pag grocery kami si Jeff ang panay niya lagay sa cart A&W, ako naman ito Fit ‘N Right. Panay Four Seasons and Apple. Now watermelon na type ko.
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October 28th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
kaya yan (gym)
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Jennie Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Sana! Sana! Thanks for the support, Ohms!
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October 28th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Congrats on the year of health! Even I was surprised — trying to fit in 2-4-10 minutes a day with great results? That feels just about right. I’ve never had a session at the gym in.my.life, and now that I’m getting older, it shows
) (so might as well start doing something about it)
Good luck to your quest on becoming healthy! Here’s to good health all ’round!
It was nice seeing ya guys there too!
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Jennie Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
ikr? It’s really cool. This FIT regimen is really the “it” workout for me.
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October 28th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I used to use the treadmill at the gym too, couldn’t believe at how little calories was being burnt during the time spent on the machine! I hope this gives better results.
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Jennie Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Treadmill is really overrated. I wonder why they still have them in gyms. LOL! You can’t burn the calories in the 10 mins you spend on the treadmill, what you can with this FIT workout.
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October 28th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Hi, Jen and Jeff. Active pala kayo sa local blogging community. Thanks for posting this, it is very helpful.
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Jennie Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Thanks too for dropping by.
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October 28th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
gusto ko rin!!
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Jennie Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Hi Joy! Musta ka na? Try mo rin, Joy! Dali lang. Merong video demo si Jeff sa http://www.aspacio.net/2009/10/i-dare-you-to-be-fit-n-right.html
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October 29th, 2009 at 2:52 am
whoa! mukhang effective talaga tong fit n right na to
yay!
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Jennie Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Sna effective din sa love handles ko! lol!
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October 29th, 2009 at 2:54 am
I am happy that you guys had fun in the event. Too bad i missed this.
I love Fit ‘n Right and I am also thinking of applying that exercise every morning for my own good. Thanks for sharing!~
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Jennie Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Hi Mica! Thanks for the support.
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October 29th, 2009 at 3:06 am
Serious na serious ka sa treadmill ah. Hehe. It’s really great to have an active lifestyle. ‘Yan ang pinaka-effective na way para hindi tumanda.
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Jennie Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Kailangan kong maging serious hehe. Hinihingal na ko dyan eh.
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October 29th, 2009 at 3:19 am
Hello Mommy! You are sexy na ah. I think you are already fit n right! Maintenance na lang siguro need mo.
Ako naman, slim daw pero feeling ko hinde right ang health ko.
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Jennie Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Rubz! Naku sis, magaling lang ako magtago ng bulges. LOL! Mabilis ako mapagod eh.
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October 29th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
you can do it jenny! i decided to take the challenge after reading your post!
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Jennie Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Go, go, go, itot! Kaya natin to!
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October 29th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Being a mom and wife like you I’m sure nawawalan ka na ng time sa sarili mo lalo na pagdating sa damit at mismong pangangatawan mo pero the 4 minute work out and fit n right it will be a good help
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Jennie Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Tunay, Flow!
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October 29th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
What you said was right. Being slim doesn’t mean that you’re already healthy enough. The last time I was in my doctor’s office for a check-up, I saw a fellow patient who’s way slimmer than I was but with a higher bad cholesterol level than what I had. Being fit doesn’t only mean being slim but being healthy as well.
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Jennie Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:41 pm
This is true, Mauie. Although I never had issues with weight, the thing is, I get tired easily which boils right down to my lack of exercise. Wla na tlaga akong excuse.
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October 29th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Go, Jen. I am sure you can do it. Since time flies so fast, 4 hours is very short, so go!
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Jennie Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Naku, Mama! Wag naman 4 hours! Baka mahimatay na ko non! LOL
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October 30th, 2009 at 11:20 am
it’s never too late to be fit and right. Attempts before to lose weight was for vanity purposes but if one focuses on being fit and right, it is easy to maintain the weight. My trainer often told me to be sufficient in carbohydrates for energy before a treadmill exercise. At 52 years old, I feel not only fit and right at 125 pounds but beautiful as well. Not bad for someone who used to weigh 165 pounds in her forties, right?
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Jennie Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:45 pm
You are such an inspiration for a bunch of people, Tita! You look a lot younger now. Whoever said that losing weight in your prime years ain’t possible anymore. Galing!
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October 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
seksi naman! perfect partner talaga ng sports buff hihihi! nag-try na ba kayo ni Jeff mag FIT workout sa bahay?:)
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Jennie Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Hi Dani! Ako nag try na pero si Jed ang kasabay ko. Di ko carry ginagawa ni Jeff. 40 continuous push ups! Mahihimatay ako! LOL!
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October 31st, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Good luck on the fitness program!!! I wanna join the run too!
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Jennie Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Thanks, Cher! Join na!
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October 31st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Haaaaay, I also have to do FIT! My hubby starts every weekday with an exercise regimen kaya naman kahit na 35 na siya, mukha pa rin siyang binata! Meanwhile, I’m fat.
Haha, actually, my BMI is low and I’m underweight but the nutritionist said my fat content is 20%–which is normal range. So I said, “Great!”
And she said, “Do you really want to be 20% fat?”
And I said, “But you said it’s normal!”
And she said, “Do you really want to be normal? Let’s make that 15-18%.”
Gosh, yes, can’t I be normal??? I guess not. I’ll start exercising and dieting on Nov 7–new year, new life!
Good luck, Jen!!!
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Jennie Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Frances dear!!! You have to watch Jeff’s video via http://www.aspacio.net/2009/10/i-dare-you-to-be-fit-n-right.html Yon ang guide ko when I do the FIT workout. Di tlaga pwdeng matahin ang 4mins. Grabe sakit ng katawan ko! Pero more than the BMI and weight issues, it’s really the stamina. And I am so weak, I tire so easily.
Kaya kailangan natin to. Start ka narin. I’m hoping to buy an exercise ball soon to get back to doing sit ups too. Kaya natin to, Franz! 
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November 1st, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Hi Jenny!!! Wow may bagong product pala ang Del Monte. I will try it. Maganda itong campaign na ito para maging aware tayong mga pinoy sa healthy diet and exercise. Yan nga din ang napansin ko sa mga tao sa ibang bansa more on fruits and vegetables talaga sila kesa sating mga pinoy. Anyways, goodluck Jenny!!! Miss you.
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Jennie Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Thank you, Gina!!!! Email me! I miss you soooooooo much! Watch mo FIT video ni Jeff sa http://www.aspacio.net/2009/10/i-dare-you-to-be-fit-n-right.html You and carlo could even workout together. It only takes 4 mins. pero tlaga ng lahat ng muscles mo yata sa katawan eh magagamit mo. Miss you!
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November 6th, 2009 at 11:33 am
mahirap magpapayat eh
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November 9th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Nde ko pa natatry ung 4minutes exercise ng FIT. Pro since tyan ang mabilis na nagiging tabain sa katawan I do hula hoop for about 5 to 15 minutes a day, around 200 to 600 counts yon. And after I hula hoop I drink Fit ‘N Right. I like it bcoz of it’s L-Carnitine ingredient.
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November 27th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Hello.. I’m on my way to being fit too.. I’m on my 2nd month of 3X a week regular visit to the gym..
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November 27th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Waah, I still haven’t tried the 4-minute workout. I have loads of writing work everday! Yung drinking part lang ang nagawa ko. Hehehe.
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November 27th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
congratulations
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November 28th, 2009 at 3:52 am
I suddenly thought of my mom back in the Philippines! A dozen of Fit n’ Right is always part of her grocery list. It’s been our healthy alternative to the common household item–soda drinks! My kids love them, too. It would be interesting to know the science behind the work-out though. Hope to see more blogs on this.
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November 28th, 2009 at 11:32 am
I love Del Monte Fit and Right especially the watermelon one.
Grabe buti nalang they came up with some variants. I’m so happy to see couples who strive to get fit and this inspires me to do the same with my soon to be hubby. Ciempre you have to keep yourself and your partner healthy all the time. 
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November 28th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
googogogooo ate jen.. i know you can.. be fit always, ehehhe..
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December 2nd, 2009 at 10:25 am
Hi Jen, I know you can achieve your goal in your quest. Just like in the world of blogging, you have gone a long way and I believe that your persistence, work attitude, self-discipline, and belief in the Lord will put you into high places.
Go and beat ‘em.
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December 2nd, 2009 at 10:54 am
I love the Fit-n-rite products because they taste good and they’re affordable. Mostly bec my wife buys them, not me! About exercising, Im into jogging everyday for 15 mins straight. Pero, i’d like to try the 4 min work-out.
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December 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 am
Goodluck, Jen. I know that you can do it. Wish ko lang na makapag exercise din ako kahit once a week lang…haaayyyy….
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December 3rd, 2009 at 10:11 am
This I really need right now! Goodness sis, I hope i can join u in ur fitness routines! Am a fit ‘n right fan too although it’s seldom I can afford buying one.
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December 6th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Is there Fit ‘n Right in Singapore? haven’t seen one
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December 12th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Thank you for providing great post about the topic. I
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