May 29, 2025

Moderate carbohydrate intake is key to losing weight in a healthy way.

We tend to think that cutting out carbohydrates will help us lose weight, but that seems to be a mistake. Cutting out carbohydrates will make you lose weight temporarily, but you will easily gain it back. Of course, eating too little food is no good, either. 

A diet lacking carbohydrates will result in your body producing more TG(triglycerides): neutral fat!!! That is so horrible, especially after all the effort you've put into trying to lose weight🙀💧💧💧


A balanced diet consists of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for most people, and they are essential for promoting fat-burning.

If you eat too little, your body doesn't get enough nutrients and you'll end up losing muscle mass. If you can lose weight by eating a reasonable and well-balanced amount of food, you are definitely happier than gaining neutral fat after enduring a hard time by eating too little or without carbohydrates!

When it comes to fiber, seasonal vegetables, fruits, and mushrooms etc. are a fun way to enrich your everyday diet😌🍀

Eating a diet that is conscious of protein, fiber, and moderate carbohydrates will improve your proportions and make you healthier...happier💕 I am also practicing and realizing this.

May you be kind to yourself in a positive way, Rose

May 19, 2025

I searched for my blog on ChatGPT and was impressed by the insightful content it produced.

A Google search of my blog, Charmed by Michigan, does not yield any hits. That's a shame...😔
Yesterday, I discovered that someone had come to my blog via ChatGPT. So I gave it a try too. I typed [Charmed by Michigan  blogger] into the ChatGPT search window. Then, surprisingly, ChatGPT presented me with the search results for my blog. My blog got a hit in a search!
My heart was truly delighted by how ChatGPT captured my blog with a thoughtful insight. 

Below is an expanded version of the text.
I was encouraged by the results of ChatGPT. ChatGPT is amazing!

I'm glad I kept the screenshot. I did the same search a few more times after that, but I never got the same results again. Nor did I get any emojis like the ones in the screenshot I uploaded here. 

For Japanese people, here is a reference.
・encounter      (思いがけない)出会い
・introspection  自己観察
・recount        を詳しく述べる、順を追って話す
・spontaneous    自然に起こる、自発的な
・lighthearted   気楽な、愉快な、陽気な
・whimsical      奇抜な、ふざけた
・showcase       を披露する

The ChatGPT results above are screenshots, so the links to the blogs in '✨Blog Highlights' do not work. I've placed each link below. Please take a look if you'd like😉

Blog Highlights
Cultural Connections:   jophielrose.blogspot.com   
Travel Memories:   jophielrose.blogspot.com 
Everyday Joys:   jophielrose.blogspot.com 

I just happened to see the insightful content produced by ChatGPT, which documents thoughtful words and analysis about my blog. It encouraged me when I was a little lost in myself. For me, this search result was like a gift. I'd like to save this one search result that I encountered at that moment in time. It will also help me learn more about myself. Surely it was a comfort. With gratitude, Rose


May 17, 2025

Making hamburgers with sandwich bread is a fun way to try something new☆

At KUA AINA, you can choose from three types of bread when ordering a hamburger or a sandwich. It is from KAISER ROLL, BRIOCHE, or MULTI-GRAIN WHEAT.

MULTI-GRAIN is sandwich bread (sliced bread)☺ Click here for the menu.👉 KUA AINA MENU

One day, I ordered a burger made with sandwich bread instead of the usual buns.

AVOCADO BURGER made with sandwich bread at KUA AINA

A regular burger becomes something else when the bun is replaced with sliced sandwich bread!

It's a whole new style of enjoying your burger.
If you are a sandwich lover, I would recommend trying this way of eating once😊

I should limit my gluten intake. However, I still like going to a cafe. So I enjoy sitting back and having a sandwich there every once in a while.  Sandwiches and coffee are my crush💕

I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!   Rose

May 16, 2025

This is a yummy example of a good noodle that people with SIBO can eat.

I like to enjoy food and basically enjoy anything, but apparently I have symptoms of SIBO. For people with SIBO, a low FODMAP diet is recommended. Also, this diet involves avoiding fermented foods and flour. How can I avoid eating flour when I want to eat noodles🙀?

Thai food is a great solution😊!  


Thai food uses "rice noodles" for a noodle soup.  What do you think about this Thai-style chicken white broth ramen?  Isn't it yummy♡?  The spring rolls on the side are made with rice paper, and the mini fried rice is rice itself, so everything is gluten-free♪✌♪

The following extra photo is near the north exit of Numabukuro Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line.  It is an area with a foreign-looking building, a shopping district, and a friendly, folksy vibe.


Is there a charming Thai restaurant in your city?  I hope you find a good one! 

Let's choose food that is tasty and kind to each of us, and that will make us happy and healthy.   Rose


May 2, 2025

Karoline Leavitt is crushing it! The very first official Influencer Briefing at the White House

Just the other day, the first official Influencer Briefing took place at the White House. Speaking at the Briefing is a hot White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, who is now well known to all of us. 

In her own words, "The Trump White House started speaking to all media outlets and personalities not just the legacy media.", "Tens of millions of Americans are now turning to social media and independent media outlets.", "A select of D.C. based journalists no longer have a monopoly over press access at the White House."

Image Source: Official White House YouTube channel

After this new effort, the second and third rounds... are continuing already. How energetic! The US administration is moving fast "at Trump speed" at this scene, too. 

Let me upload the very first official Influencer Briefing to commemorate this groundbreaking event. For me, it was a very impressive one to kick off the first 100 days of the Trump White House.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Original
【Members of the New Media  -  the first round】
It was a stark contrast to the usual Press Briefings filled with legacy media. No one made any attempt at all to nitpick stories, nor was there any attempt to be associated with fake news, hoaxes, or lies. They are trying to cover the truth with the correct facts for law-abiding American citizens.

There was a calm and friendly atmosphere among the social/independent media people invited to this room. They are doing the right thing. These are people who think and act with "common sense".  I really admired the gentle atmosphere💕

English subtitles and Japanese translation are below👇   Very helpful for better understanding!

【オールドメディアの独占取材に終止符!】
キャロライン報道官の記者会見  英語字幕/日本語訳
There are a few places where you may see a mistake in the Japanese translation. As an example, "take something with a grain of salt" means "半信半疑で聞く / 話半分に聞く" in Japanese, but it was written "慎重に受け止めています" in the above video. But we are very grateful to them, as they are always quick to provide Japanese translated and annotated videos as well as English subtitles.

I hope everyone enjoys this beautiful Influencer Briefing, whether you are an English speaker, someone whose native language is another one, or someone from Japan☺

Have a great day, everyone! Rose     

April 30, 2025

President Trump's First 100 days Rally in Warren, Michigan 20250429


President Trump celebrates his first 100 days in Warren, Michigan. 
Why not enjoy this video over a beer and snacks? Congratulations!

What great people. I love you Michigan, who laid the railroads, worked the factories, tilled the fields, forged the steel, fought the battles, and won the victories that built the Motor City and made this state into the pride of the American Midwest. Under our leadership, we are making it greater every single day.      + President Trump +

April 27, 2025

wisdom that shines through in ordinary, everyday life

What does happiness mean to you? Is it being rich? Is it having a sweet partner? Of course they are very nice! To live happily, however, these things are not always necessary. In the process of saving money, there are discoveries to be made. The ideas that come from the original imagination, or the sudden discovery while trying to be wisely thrifty, enrich our lives on the contrary.

This is just a small example. How about serving your usual salad with a colorful beet dressing?


Isn't it beautiful? My usual salad is now festive. It feels like my day will be different from the usual😊

The red-violet anthocyanin in beets is called betacyanin, a type of polyphenol. It has a powerful antioxidant effect. Not only it lifts up your spirits, but also good for your body too. How wonderful!


How about a combination of beet-colored topping with astaxanthin-rich salmon? The bright-red astaxanthin is also a kind of polyphenol and has a strong antioxidant effect.

You don't have to spend a lot of money to make your days more colorful. If you are feeling down, take something nourishing and enjoyable and be kind to your body. Every day is a special day. Spending time on your own or with someone you love, both make you happy!

Speaking for myself, I like affluence, but I also like finding the idea of saving money wisely😉  When it comes to a partner?, hmmm, I'm going to leave that to your imagination. w
Wishing you all a lovely day... 

My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior.
Rose