Fit ‘n Right: Food You Eat vs. Calories You Burn

Weight will never be an issue for a girl as skinny as I. That is what others thought of me. But, like the majority of the crowd who attended the new Del Monte Fit ‘n Right launch last November at One Rockwell, I just don’t seem too happy with my figure. Good thing, I have met health and fashion experts to ask if what I’m feeling was normal.

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As I went in the function room, Nicole warmly approached me and led me to 3 different booths: fitness, food and fashion. First, I had my weight, fat mass and body fat percentage measured. Then, I proceeded to the next booth were Rajo Laurel’s team took my figure measurement.

Science of Sexy

Science of Sexy

Sexy Chef Barni Alejandro

Sexy Chef Barni Alejandro

The last booth I went to was Sexy Chef’s. I told her that even if I ate a lot I still get my average weight. And, I’m not quite happy about it.

She told me that I must be happy because not all people can eat a lot and have their metabolism fast, like I’ve got.

“Frequent eating makes our metabolism fast.”, she added.

She actually recommended some of the food I need to include in my meals, like brown rice, which contains plenty of health benefits. She also mentioned that our age also has something to do with our metabolism. The older we get, the more our metabolism slows down. I wanted to chat with her more but lunch was ready, prepared by hers truly.

(L-R) Fit ‘n Right brand manager, Sexy Chef Barni Alejandro, Fitness Expert Raul Banzon, and Rajo Laurel

(L-R) Fit ‘n Right brand manager, Sexy Chef Barni Alejandro, Fitness Expert Raul Banzon, and Rajo Laurel

After all the tummies were filled with delectable food, the program started. The basic formula to fight fat was revealed by the experts. And the Science of Sexy Challenge was introduced.

(FAT= Calories consumed – Calories burned) / (Basic formula to fight fat)

To explain, fat accumulation is determined by the calorie content of the food you eat vs. the calories you burn through regular exercise. So, to lose weight and reduce fat mass, we need to increase physical activity to burn more fat, and/or eat fewer calories.

New Del Monmte Fit 'n Right

New Del Monmte Fit 'n Right

The recommended rate of weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. This means working in at least 30 minutes of daily aerobic activity in our daily routine. Plus, daily rice intake by 1 cup (1/2 at lunch and another half at dinner).

Simple? Of course not without discipline, self-control and a help buddy, the discussion recommended the new and improved Del Monte Fit ‘n Right.

Fit ‘n Right now has the combination of L-Carnitine plus new GCE (Green Coffee Extract), a natural ingredient taken from unroasted green coffee beans. But don’t worry the taste was proven to be more of a fruit juice than a coffee.

The panel shared that GCE’s role is to block our body’s absorption of sugar. The less sugar our body absorbs, the less excess calories that can turn into fat. A clinical study shows that with daily consumption of GCE, there is significant reduction in fat vs. L-Carnitine alone vs. diet and exercise alone. Check out trial results below.

Trial Results

Trial Results

To be more realistic, 2 from the group of challengers were invited in the event.

(L-R) Hiroshi Okuda (loss -2.5% body fat) and Jana Fyfe (loss -1.2% body fat)

(L-R) Hiroshi Okuda (loss -2.5% body fat) and Jana Fyfe (loss -1.2% body fat)

And to challenge the crowd, here’s the 30 days Fit ‘n Right Science of Sexy Challenge.

Fit 'n Right Science of Sexy Challenge Mechanics

Fit 'n Right Science of Sexy Challenge Mechanics

Del Monte Fit 'n Right Prizes

Del Monte Fit 'n Right Prizes

Fit 'n Right Winners' and Runners up Prizes

Fit 'n Right Winners' and Runners up Prizes

For the top winner: 1 outfit by Rajo Laurel and a trip to Boracay for 2 including; roundtrip tickets and transfers, and 3 days/2 nights accommodation in Discovery Shores. And an outfit by Rajo Laurel for 3 runners-up, each.

(L-R) Group of already sexy bloggers; Earthlingorgeous, Krisified, Fashionista Commuter and ClumsyClariss dared to take the challenge and received a 1-month FREE membership at Gold’s Gym plus Fit ‘n right to follow

(L-R) Group of already sexy bloggers; Earthlingorgeous, Krisified, Fashionista Commuter and ClumsyClariss dared to take the challenge and received a 1-month FREE membership at Gold’s Gym plus Fit ‘n right to follow

*Photos & Text by Clarissa Tubeo

Now after some insights on calories from the Fit ‘n Right event, I’m so excited for the results!

New Drink Smart C+ Banks on Vitamin C

With a number of ready-to-drink juices around, from tea-based concoctions to natural fruit juices, consumers are faced with a lot of choices like C2 Green Tea, Yin Yang Cooling Tea, Minute Maid Pulpy, and the new Smart C+.

This could be confusing sometimes, but it could also be good since there are more options.

But Smart C+ health drink, a newcomer, focuses on providing one particular aspect – Vitamin C. A box of Smart C+ was sent to our house a few days ago and so I tried it.

Smart C+ Juice Drink

Smart C+ Juice Drink

Vitamin C

Mind-breaking school work, stressful jobs, intense sports, late night parties, and the toxins such activities produce is what SmartC wanted to address with its high content of Vitamin C. Just like me who wear multiple hats as a college instructor, online PR consultant, and professional blogger, 24 hours a day is lacking. With a few hours of sleep amidst all that, I certainly need a good dose of Vitamin C. Add to that Smart C+ as well. 🙂

Read the Label

But I’m not the type of person who easily submits to advertisements and gives the nod. Read the label. A quick read reveals its “Vitamin C 320%“. It means that each 500ml bottle contains 500mg of Vitamin C or more than three times the recommended daily allowance (RDA)- I believe that’s more than enough. 🙂

SmartC+: Reading the Label

SmartC+: Reading the Label

The Science Behind

We all know that Vitamin C can protect the body and help the immune system recover with the provision of anti-oxidants. But going a little deeper into the biological and chemistry side of things, a low vitamin C in the body means weaker collagen. Collagen provides our cells with strength, flexibility, and resilience to bind tissues, skin, muscles, and other areas. Vitamin C then helps the body to produce and maintain the needed collagen to assist cells recover from it’s daily and usual functions.

Smart C+ Flavors: Lemon Squeeze, Orange Crush, & Pomelo Grapefruit

Smart C+ Flavors: Lemon Squeeze, Orange Crush, & Pomelo Grapefruit

Other nutrition facts include 110kilo energy calories. Those on a wight-monitoring frenzy would be happy about the zero fat (both saturated and trans fat) content as well. Oishi’s Smart C+ has natural fruit juice and no preservatives added, no artificial coloring, and no artificial sweeteners.

3 Flavors

Smart C+ natural juice drink comes in three flavors: Lemon Squeeze, Orange Crush, and Pomelo Grapefruit. The Lemon Squeeze flavor is indeed on the citrus side. But if you prefer something fruity, choose  the Pomelo Grapefruit flavor. This is also my favorite among the three.

The Orange Crush flavor is somewhere between the two. 🙂 Best when served chilled, the 500ml bottles in the photos are good for two glass servings each. Check out www.keepupwithsmartc.com for more details about Smart C+. They’re also on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/oishi.smartc.

Check out this Smart C+ TVC video in YouTube:

So don’t just take in the overly-sweet juices just because it tastes delicious. Ask your self if it’s actually beneficial or will it just overload you with sugar. Be ‘smart‘ with what you put in your body, consider and try Smart C+, I did. 🙂