any filipinos in MFP?

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  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    By the way for those of you who are in the Philippines particularly in Manila, do you know of any restaurant that doesn't serve rice or bread on some of their menus? I know this sounds crazy as carbs (esp white rice) is the main staple of Asian diet but I'm cutting back on starchy carbs as I'm into cutting phase (fat loss phase) & its really a challenge for me to find any good restaurants here. Not to mention that I also have carb intolerance so as much as possible I only eat rice & bread either on breakfast or after a heavy weight lifting session. Normally I don't have any problem with that when I'm at home however its a different story when I'm out. I do bring my own food at work but I eat them at breakfast since I eat lunch very late & by that time my food will be already cold.

    EDIT: I mostly eat at Kenny Rogers (their classic healthy plate that has no rice) or KFC (salads) but aside from those two I don't know of any cheap restaurants. Although I work in an Italian resto here in Manila & we do have salads but our foods are pricey so I only buy our stuff whenever I have extra money. I'm not a fan of Jollibee so that's out of the question.
  • ladyspring
    ladyspring Posts: 7 Member
    Hello! Feel free to add me too! I'm having a hard time following my calorie goal. Lately I'm managing to reach the 1200goal but I've been eating the same stuff for a month?! lol

    So I was hoping I could spy on your food diary to pick up a few tips! :)
  • BritneysStuntDouble
    BritneysStuntDouble Posts: 849 Member
    Add this gal: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/SofaKingRad_

    Tons of info and support. Always there to help cheer you up! She's a proud Filipina!
  • DS04
    DS04 Posts: 48
    Dated one once. does that count?
  • sherlbear8
    sherlbear8 Posts: 9
    Hello from Chicago!
    There is an MFP group created by Filipinos. You can join it.

    hello from chicago as well! :smile:

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  • niumee1982
    niumee1982 Posts: 9 Member
    Greetings from the Bronx! I grew up in Manila and transferred to US five years ago. I was already overweight then but easily gained 40 lbs from eating american sized portions of fries hamburgers etc. I would like to motivate (and be motivated) by a fellow pinoys struggling with weight.
  • CrazyWhiskers
    CrazyWhiskers Posts: 63 Member
    I'm not Filipino but my husband is. I cant speak tagalog (only basic) but my favorite food is Sinigang na baboy (soo good!) I'm always active on MFP and love Filipinos. I love the culture, the... everything (hotness). I am also very good at cooking the food, which is crazy...

    Thanks :)
  • jnativ
    jnativ Posts: 27 Member
    Hey guys! I'm from the Philippines too, anyone still active please feel free to add me :))
  • jrcaragan
    jrcaragan Posts: 3 Member
    I'm Pinoy. Born in Los Angeles. Now living in San Diego. Married w/ 3 kids. Just start MFP last week and lovin' it. Trying to lose 50+ pounds or need to get taller. Hehe...

    Hard to be Filipino and on a diet. Too much good food. My faves are kari-kari, lechon kuwali and of course, rice! Kamayan style is the way to go!! Eating healthier now but still miss the good stuff.

    Starting working out 30+ minutes a day on the treadmill. Also, taking Escrima twice a week. Before this, my only exercise was watching TFC and going to the casino. : )

    Hello to all!!

    -JC
  • robertvss
    robertvss Posts: 7
    Ayun!!! Nakita ko rin sa wakas. Pa add po. :) currently living in UK. Uwi na rin ako sa dec. help me shed some more pounds! Hehehe
  • robertvss
    robertvss Posts: 7
    Gawa kau get together sa Dec hehehe XD
  • jdad1
    jdad1 Posts: 1,899 Member
    no
  • annenhie
    annenhie Posts: 91 Member
    Pa-add din ako please!
  • lvnh
    lvnh Posts: 60 Member
    Add me as a friend if you'd like! Mabuhay!
  • joebanz77
    joebanz77 Posts: 283 Member
    Filipino here. Add me if you'd like.
  • HaveShoesWillRun
    HaveShoesWillRun Posts: 7
    . True blue Cebuana here... Keeping away (not too successfully) from Cebu LECHON!!! Heeeeeelllllp, add me!!!! Lol.
  • i2rsantos
    i2rsantos Posts: 26
    Guilty! :-) Still interested in sharing healthy versions of Filipino recipes.
  • KayciRose13
    KayciRose13 Posts: 6
    Hi!! My mom is Filipino which makes me half :) Does that count???? haha
  • KayciRose13
    KayciRose13 Posts: 6
    Ako rin plz... im new :)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    Full blooded US born flip. But I do loves me my cultural food! Had 2 balut last Sunday!

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • mkwongh
    mkwongh Posts: 279 Member
    I am married to a Filipino.. so i guess that makes me Filipino by association?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    I'm a month old in MFP but no Filipino friends yet - anyone would be glad be friends with you and support each other towards losing weight =)

    I am married to one, does that count?
  • marilou0511
    marilou0511 Posts: 591 Member
    Filipino here. Add me if you'd like.
    Hello from Chicago. Congratulations JOEBANZ77! You look amazing! 64 pounds lost and buffed at that! You're definitely a SUCCESS story for Filipinos in MFP.
  • teresa77447
    teresa77447 Posts: 87
    not filipino but man i love me some lumpia and pancit.
  • 2DogsBarking
    2DogsBarking Posts: 167
    Does being half filipino count?
  • marianapril
    marianapril Posts: 26 Member
    add me! need an active pinoy friends here :wink:
  • ki4yxo
    ki4yxo Posts: 709 Member
    not filipino but man i love me some lumpia and pancit.

    Same here!! Made my first pancit dish last night for a potluck dinner.
    It filled my big slow cooker an inch or so from the top! I had one bowl
    left over today! So good, and low in calories and sodium if ya do it right. :tongue:
  • tasha_c
    tasha_c Posts: 9 Member
    me :)

    I can never turn down chicken adobo, lumpia, palabok & pastillas de leche
  • ki4yxo
    ki4yxo Posts: 709 Member
    Serves at least 12..


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  • ki4yxo
    ki4yxo Posts: 709 Member
    Made some tonight... Came out great!

    (sorry for the crummy ipod pic)


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