Get Curves

I do not have the discipline for exercise. Ningas cogon? That's me in ratty work out clothes. I will be like, gung ho the first month, and then, totally delinquent the next.

If there is one exercise I see myself doing regularly, it would be the Curves workout. Here's why:

1. Women only. Curves is especially focused on us women, and how our bodies respond to exercise and weight loss programs. Also, if you're the type to feel most comfortable in the company of other women, or you simply hate having to share equipment with sweaty, hairy guys, this is your kind of place.

2. No sugarcoating. This instrument is your frienemy. It measures your body fat and BMI. Before you start off at Curves, you are faced, if not slapped, by reality. Nothing will jolt you to the realization that you need to do something about your health stat than numbers that don't lie.

Here's mine.

Within range, but I do need toning, and I need to up my strength & endurance.

3. Self-reflection & Goal setting. I was forced to assess where I was and where I wanted to go. After all, there is no greater incentive than seeing yourself coming closer to your targets.

But of course, everything is set on paper.

Svelte Wellness Center

After a day of shopping in Eastwood, why not stop by Svelte Wellness Center and treat yourself to one of their clarifying or firming facials? Come on, If I were there, hello I'd be the first in line! I haven't had a facial in years! Good thing I have my Clarisonic brush to tide me away!

When you do go and visit, I suggest you go for the Radiance Facial which is meant to revitalize the skin and give it that certain glow. They also offer the Eternal Youth Facial, it's for men and women who want to get rid of wrinkles. Svelte Wellness makes use of NeoStrata's exclusive Exuviance treatment, which targets skin concerns with Alpha and Poly Hydroxy Acids. But, if a diamond peel is more your thing, the you must go for their newest diamond peeling system called Micro Visage!

And because the place is called Svelte after all, expect a multitude of body treatments meant to massage, purify and slim down your bod! They offer everything from stretch marks removal via Stretchmark Vanisher to Ultrafirm, a treatment that restores your body's elasticity and firmness. They can also do an Ultimate Detox program for you. But if fats are the enemy, then SvelteLipo or Liposculpt could be the answer, both are non-invasive slimming machine treatments.

If you don't need any kneading and massaging, then simply check out their collection of healing and therapeutic products from the US, Europe and Australia. Here's a partial list of the lines they carry:

- Baby SebaMed
- SebaMed
- Avene
- Endocare
- Couvrance
- Exuviance
- SkinDoctor
- Heliocare
- Iskin
- Revitalash
- SkinMedica

They also the local organic line Leyende.

To my friends in Citi and IBM, when work stresses you out, you know where to go! Heehee!

Svelte Wellness is located at Unit C of One Orchard Road Condominium. They are open Mondays to Saturdays, from 9 am to 8 pm.