A soothing back massage, feel-good short films over smoothies and truffle popcorn, a relaxing art activity and a sumptuous spread of gourmet food – Oooh…. just what a mom like me needed to end a week full of chores and mom duties!   As if these weren’t enough, we were also given a chance to meet THE Cherie Gil and to get to know her secrets to staying so fabulously beautiful.

NESTLE ACTI-V GO LOUNGE PAMPERING

Arriving early at the Romulo Café,  I was ushered right into the function room turned spa-for-a-day.  I was asked to choose among the spa treatments they were offering which included Head and Scalp Massage with Aroma Oil, Back Massage with Cold Pebbles, Hand Massage, Hand Paraffin, and Foot Massage with Hot Stone.  Since I have perennially sore shoulders and stiff neck, I opted for the back massage.  The cold pebbles were a first for me and I must say I was surprised that they were as relaxing as the hot packs I usually am massaged with.  The massage felt so good that I didn’t want to leave even after my masseuse told me that it was over.

Next, I unleashed the artist in me (or at least tried to :P) and doodled away on a canvas chiller bag.  I didn’t read the instructions on the poster so I didn’t realize that I was supposed to design the bag with something that inspires me.  I had my husband in mind when I was given the bag so I used mostly blue shades.  We were also asked to choose designs to personalize our own Nestle Acti-V pillow.  Since hubby had to stay home that afternoon to take care of the kids, I chose to design the pillow for him.

Watching movies is never fun when done all alone so I waited for my mommy blogger friends to finish their canvas bags and have their spa treatments. Before heading to the Kasiyahan Room upstairs, we each grabbed a bag of popcorn with truffle oil and a Nestle Acti-V smoothie.  The smoothie was a welcome treat as the temperature that afternoon was a bit stifling.  With their modern romantic themes, three of the short films left us in a very light mood.  I’ve seen the films before but they never fail to put a smile on my face.  Really great selections for a stress-free afternoon!

STUFFING MYSELF FULL

The buffet spread they prepared for us that afternoon seemed more like lunch to me.  I’m usually a very light eater but the sumptuous food had me stuffing myself full.  I even went back for a second serving of the Cheese and Vigan Longganisa dumplings and the Pinoy Nachos(Kamote and taro chips with melted keso de bola, kesong puti, tomatoes and onions). Good thing they served us Nestle Acti-V Yogurt to help our bodies digest all the food we ate.

UP CLOSE and PERSONAL with THE CHERIE GIL

Those who grew up in the 80s like me would cower at the sight of Cherie Gil.  Well, who wouldn’t feel intimidated by this primera contravida who portrays her roles with such depth that viewers have a hard time distinguishing reel from real?  Contrary to the contravida roles she plays, Cherie Gil is very gracious and genial.  Yes, she does look intimidating being the iconic actress that she is, but you do feel warmth in her voice and see a genuinely friendly glitter in her eyes.  (She’s also a human being who suffers from constipation like most of us so don’t be afraid to follow her on twitter @Macherieamour and on Facebook MissCherieGil).

Asked what her secret to staying gorgeous is, Cherie Gil says she credits it to always having a ready smile for everyone, an attitude of gratitude, a good dose of water daily, and a regular sports activity or exercise.
Another one of her secrets to staying fit and fabulous is eating healthy food.    Healthy food isn’t always available though especially when she shoots out of town and has to eat whatever is prepared for everyone else on the set (oh yes, the life of a star is not always as glamorous as we perceive it to be).  This is why she always makes sure that she has Nestle Acti-V  with her.  She, and her best friends in the industry, really swears by the benefits of Acti-V.

NESTLE ACTI-V: MORE THAN JUST A YOGURT

The active fibers in ACTI-V called ACTIFIBRAS sets it apart from other yogurt in the market.   ACTIFIBRAS is not only good for digestion but also regulates bowel movement. Eating even just a cup of NESTLE ACTI-V can help alleviate the discomforts of constipation and abdominal bloating.  Just one cup of this strawberry-flavored yogurt already contains 5 grams of fiber – the same amount you’d get in one bowlful of salad greens.

I’ve never outgrown being a picky eater so I seldom eat vegetables. I do absolutely love yogurt though so it’s great that I can have my fiber in a creamy bowl of delicious yogurt. NESTLÉ ACTI-V is naturally delicious (thanks to real strawberry pieces), filling (because of the fiber content), & convenient (no need to peel and slice!).   Oh, and my kids love it, too!

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