If Tyra can do it, why can't I?

Right: Tyra in 2007 Left: Tyra in 2009

Photo credit : http://www.dailymail.co.uk

I used to watch America's Next Top Model when I was still pregnant in year 2008. Tyra Banks isn't as skinny as before. I think she gained about 30lb with her usual weight and ballooned to a size 14-16.As a model, the alteration of her figure was noticed by everybody. But still she's sexy and still carries herself with much confidence even she had faced an onslaught of international criticism, being branded Tyra Pork Chop and headlines that said 'America's Next Top Waddle', when she was famously pictured in 2007 looking heavier than normal in an unflattering swimsuit on holiday.

Last night, I watched at Youtube the latest cycle of ANTM and I can't help noticing that she Tyra really slimmed down! The America's Next Top Model host has slimmed down from a size 14-16! I really dug out her secret on what she did to get back her slim body. I'm thinking that she took some slimming pills like clinicallix or fat burners like lipozene but she never mentioned any of that. She just chucked out the bacon bits and ice cream for a healthier diet and rigorous workout regime and voila, look at her now! She's slimmer and more confident than ever! She's an inspiration! If she can do it, why can't I?...he..he...

Have you tried slimming coffee?

I used to be skinny, so skinny that I even took appetite stimulant like the propan vitamins so that I'll gain weight . But now, I was doing my best to lose weight, shed off my tummy fats and be slimmer again. I kinda envy my Thai co-teachers who came back to school after 45 days of maternity leave and looks like so slim and sexy. It seems that they haven't just give birth because the curves we're there, firm tummy and no excess fats! It seems unbelievable but it's a common sight here in Hatyai City. My friend said, after giving birth they drink slimming tea or coffee that works like clinicallix-the strongest weight loss diet pill on today's market.

I think I'll try that slimming coffee or tea. Last night when I went to Tops Supermarket, they have free testing of that slimming coffee. It only cost 120 THB ($3.70) per dozen. I update you later if it really works.

Celebs have acne too!

I just posted a while ago that celebrities were not overly perfect and they're like us suffering pimples and acne too! We seldom see photos of them with their imperfect skin conditions because they've already undergone acne treatments with their own dermatologists, right?

I once read an article about "Celebrities with Acne" and it's interesting to know from an anonymous writer on why Justin Timberlake prefers to sit in the shade, avoids the sun in most cases, and prefers to occasionally visit the beach. The reason? He's been taking Accutane to avoid acne breakouts. As a young adult, the *NSYNC star suffered from pimples in his teenage years and today goes to all extincts to avoid breakouts. Most cases he keeps a strict and healthy diet, drinks minimum 8 classes of water and keeps very minimal consumption of alcohol (most clubs lately he drinks only water bottles) Under accutane prescription the young Hollywood store is set to only occasionally receive limited sun exposure. This answers my question before on why Justin looks pale all the time.

Other celebrities who suffered and overcame acne are Britney Spears, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Simpson, and even Brad Pitt! Their skin may appear flawless on the red carpet and in magazine spreads because they have the advantage of having a team of make-up artists on staff to help them put their best face forward. They didn't speak openly about their battle with acne, but they acknowledged their struggles with the condition.

Do you feel a lot more happier to know that even the celebs go through what we go through? I do.

I did overcome my acne!

I used to be a victim of acne when I'm in 2nd year college. I remembered that it all started when I used Chin chun su facial cream which my mother used. It was my first time actually to finally use a cream on my face but I wish I hadn't! They said using that cream will normally result with acne breakout for few days and after a week all of them will be gone. They're wrong! I suffered acne for a year and my once flawless face were scarred for a lifetime .

What did I do to cure my acne? I didn't take any acne medicine. I think most of us undergoing the puberty stage experience pimples, acne and other skin problems because of changes in body hormones. I just try to maintain a healthy diet, drink at least 8 glasses of water each day and less soda.

Did you know that when I suffer acne before, I take comfort in knowing that there are a number of celebrities (Britney Spears, Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake to name a few) who overcame their acne and have gone on to achieve great success. If they can keep their self confidence in the face of unrelenting paparazzi snapping their every move, I certainly can face the awkward situations in my life, realizing I'm so much more than the skin condition on my face .

Thank God I didn't have acne anymore but acne scars will stay with me for a lifetime.