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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Carmina's Progress for Swimsuit Challenge Summer 2023

Carmina's only problem is her tummy fats. I am almost there. The advantages for me I get a massage from Mary Ann weekly and a way our blood vessel starts to flow from our body. Mary Ann is able to remove all the knots and pain after you've exercise.  I am the lucky one since I have started since year 2020. I've already aware what exercise works for me. Plus, I've added walking around the neighborhood for thirty minutes or one hour depending on the weather conditions.  We have option to different type of exercise by searching online to see which are the best that makes us sweat continually. Mary Ann and I have been sharing which routine we are following giving each of us support in what we do daily. We have our own support team. Observation: For myself I have notice whatever weight you are there are tummy fats what food you eat doesn't matter only if you add exercise in your daily life. I weigh 119 pounds. However, the clothing and my waistline is the same no matter ...

Mary Ann's Come Back to Her Old Size

Mary Ann's situation is different from being her actual weight in the past. She would like to go back looking healthy not too skinny just enough her belly fats have toned up. On October 14, 2022, Carmina had announced that we'll be doing a Swimsuit Challenge Summer 2023. Carmina is giving her two friends a challenge for themselves to fit into a swimsuit given by my own expenses. We come across where we want to help our friends together building their own strategy how they can make way to fit inside the swimsuit American size summer of next year. Carmina had a swimsuit she had purchased a long time ago, but never wore it because she doesn't like wearing a one piece due to my stomach fats. Carmina has lost weight the size 10 in Women's no longer fit her it is too big.  Best way just gives it away since Mary Ann's birthday came up, she decided to give it for her gift. Progress: Right now, it doesn't fit Mary Ann yet giving her the challenge to try a bit harder by d...

Before & after from Becky's Progress

Becky is the opposite from Mary Ann she was on the heavy set and went back being skinny, yet she still needs to tone her body up like everyone else. Everyone's body is all shaped differently just a matter how to find which exercises works for us. Here is a photo of Becky before year 2019. Becky's Progress: Willing enough she went to her exercise she uses to do in the past just building her strength to lose the proper weight for herself. Sometimes other people just make their own regular routine in their exercise. Becky's Goal: To fit inside the swimsuit that Carmina gave her to wear for the Swimsuit Challenge Summer 2023. Read Full Story →  Becky's Swimsuit Challenge Summer 2023  →  Introduction of Becky's Wellness →  Becky's Okra Recipe  →  Becky's Dare to Dress Up  →  Cash 500.00 Pesos Challenge  → Becky's Food Challenge  →  Becky's Chocolate Oats with Walnut Recipe  →  Wellness Spending Time with Top Fan Becky  →...