Alright, another short summer post! This time, it's for everyone's benefit....
A lot of reminders have been going up about wearing sunscreen or sunblock; the amount of SPF and PA it has to have; and how often to apply it - so i'm not going to go into that unless pressed. However, what I often fail to see is advice as to the amount of product you're supposed to use. I hear the term a shot glass full a little bit, but it's very hard to figure out how much you're really supposed to use.
So, I'd like to promote the idea of the Finger-Tip-Unit (FTU) for daily use.
An FTU is a straight line of product from the tip of one finger to the first crease/joint. It would help to do a basic google image source since there are pictures and tables easily available depending on one's age group. An FTU is usually used when dealing with topical corticosteroids, but work quite as well for your choice of sun protection since good coverage is required for both.
For the average adult:
Face and neck: 2.5 FTUs
Chest: 7 FTUs
Back: 7 FTUs
Arm: 3 FTUs
Hand: 1 FTU
Leg: 6 FTUs
Foot: 2 FTU
Note that this is the minimum amount you should use. If ever, err on the side of caution and add more if you feel like you need to.
Stay safe!
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Summertime Self Suggestions
With one of the hottest days ever just a few days ago, it's tempting to just stay home and nap, or bathe a billion times. While I'm very tempted to do that (and probably will on some days) this summer, I will do my best to improve both my body and my mind.
While I can't disclose the details, it does mean that I should log at least (and I hope, even more than) 1 hour a day for the improvement of my mind.
For the former, it's to go back to my body of 2 years ago at worst (or 4 years ago, at best) - in the healthiest way possible:
I will try for 30 minutes a day devoted to exercise.
Reduce my intake to either 1 brewed or 2 instants coffees a day.
Minimize junk food for healthier snacks.
And also, to do the other duties given to me.
I am writing these here as a reminder to myself. These past years, I've been sliding down and making some new bad habits, or breaking my old good ones.
It's time to clean house.
Wish me luck!!!
While I can't disclose the details, it does mean that I should log at least (and I hope, even more than) 1 hour a day for the improvement of my mind.
For the former, it's to go back to my body of 2 years ago at worst (or 4 years ago, at best) - in the healthiest way possible:
I will try for 30 minutes a day devoted to exercise.
Reduce my intake to either 1 brewed or 2 instants coffees a day.
Minimize junk food for healthier snacks.
And also, to do the other duties given to me.
I am writing these here as a reminder to myself. These past years, I've been sliding down and making some new bad habits, or breaking my old good ones.
It's time to clean house.
Wish me luck!!!
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
My Mug Omelette
Those who know me would know that I'm not one for cooking - when I do eat at home, I tend to use the microwave to just heat things up. Recently, I've been experimenting with mug omelettes. Here's how I do it:
Requirements:
- microwave
- microwaveable mug
- fork
Ingredients:
- 1 medium egg
- 1 thick slice cheddar cheese
- milk, around 2 tablespoons
- salt, a pinch
I don't use measuring utensils, so I usually add how much I feel like putting (some days require more cheese than others).
Directions:
Place the milk, eggs and salt together and lightly whisk. Use your hands to crumble the cheese to smaller pieces. Heat in the microwave for 30 secs then crumble with a fork. Heat again for another 30 to 40 seconds.
Here's how mine turned out:
Basic Mug Omelette |
Mug Omelette: Single Serving |
Inside the Mug Omelette |
Monday, March 17, 2014
Aquafresh Whitening Toothpaste
Aquafresh Whitening Toothpaste Directions and Ingredients |
I'm in search of a good toothpaste and so far, I haven't met my HG toothpaste yet. In the meantime, one toothpaste i've tried is Aquafresh Whitening. It has a nice minty taste and with a Fluoride content of 1450, it isn't bad at all. However, it really doesn't whiten my coffee-loving teeth (or even prevent darkening with 2x a day brushing) so I guess this one is kind of meh. I'm actively trying to cut down my coffee consumption but I do want a toothpaste that can keep up and improve my teeth without damaging it.
I'm starting to think I'm probably going to need to have 2 on hand: a specialized toothpaste to remove stains which is harsh on the teeth (and should not be used long term) and a standard whitening toothpaste.
One semi-good thing about this toothpaste is that it has a twist-cap which prevents toothpaste spillage/exposure which I'm very picky about. I took points of because of something you can see in the picture below:
Aquafresh Whitening Toothpaste Cap |
I don't think I'll be buying this again, even as a standard toothpaste, because I have mixed feelings about the cap.... HG toothpaste, where are you?
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