My Recap: Week 6 of Body Revolution

When I started this Body Revolution, I was groaning internally because it takes 12 weeks (3 months) for the entire program. So long...

But taking that I was meant to record a fortnight post about my progress, time pass very swiftly. Especially just 30 mins a day! 

And as of end of this week, I am officially halfway through the body revolution program. :)

My current stat:

Week 5 Weight: 56.3 kg
Week 5 Fat Content: 25.3 %
Week 5 Muscle Content: 26.8%
Thigh Measurement: 20.9 inch
Arm Measurement: 10.6 inch

Honestly, my stat does not do justice to the difference I felt physically. I definitely noticed difference in my physique, i.e. leaner and toned overall. And when I say overall, I really mean overall. Thigh, back thigh, lower ab, upper arm, ok... maybe not so much calves and lower arm. 

Considering how much I huffed and puffed during workout and couldn't really catch up with the workout, I am surprised that there seem to be a difference at all. 

I realised that after I persisted in my workout for over a month, I began to crave workout, or maybe the after effects of workout, when days I felt that I do not have time. Honestly, working out hurts, pushing your muscles for that one more rep? Getting to know muscles you never knew existed? Makes me want to slap whoever said that workout is fun. It is not. Maybe workout disguised as sports would be fun. What I enjoy is that moment of tranquility after a good workout and sweat out, and that energy that grows with each successive workout. 

So if you felt like you need to start your journey to a healthier and fitter life, start NOW and persist each day after that. Because you'll thank yourself for that!

My Recap: Week 3 of Body Revolution

I have just completed Week 3 of Body Revolution. Well, sorta... I missed one session of cardio middle of the week and didn't replace it. So, I achieve 5/6 Completion?

*pat on my back*

My current stat:

Week 3 Weight: 57 kg
Week 3 Fat Content: 25.6 %
Week 3 Muscle Content: 36.6%
Thigh Measurement: 21.1 inch
Arm Measurement: 10.6 inch

To be honest, there doesn't seem to be much improvement since the end of Week 1, which is kind of disappointing.

But to be fair, I did cheat fairly often during Week 3. I was clearly slacking because it is so hard to actually filter my food one by one off soy bean, peanut, MSG, and raw cruciferous vegetables. Last count, I had 2 days of ramen with spicy miso soup in a single week. Bam! Bam! One time, I had instant noodle for dinner, I thought simply by adding more vegetables and eating less noodles would compensate, I didn't realise MSG was added into the stock. Silly me! In my defence, I thought MSG would have been phased out by now. Because, come on, everyone knows that MSG is bad for health right?

I tried counting calorie too, not easy! I was using My Fitness Pal App to track my calorie, but only went as far as week 1 because it can get so hard (even though the app is fairly helpful, what with the barcode reader and the huge food databases) to manually think about portioning and calorie. I can only hope that I can live by the motto of 'Moderation goes a long way' and pray to God that my perception of 'moderation' is actually MODERATE and not SUPER-SIZE-ME in reality. If there is still no improvement, then I will definitely need to pull out the food scale and start to weigh what my normal portioning is causing me.

But I am super optimistic! Let's do this!!

May Update

Tomorrow is Mother's day!

Happy Mother's day to all the mothers all over the world. I read it in an article recently about how many nights of sleep parents were deprived once they have children. Hmm... understatement of the year! 

On a different note, I have just recently discovered a Malaysian singer, Shila Amzah who is just amazing! (Not that she needed discovering, she has already released her own album and all that! So I can't believe that I had just heard her sing for the first time recently!) Most singers can deliver a song nowadays. Listen to one of her Malay song here:



But for her to deliver a chinese song with such emotion and depth... omg... I was moved to tears. So beautiful!! I don't think I am the only one, because some of the audience were also crying. Major love~!!



Her pronunciation may not be the most precise but, omg, who cares? Her song sings of its own origin, soul, and background; unique from its original piece. So, I have no cause for complaints. I just love it!



Hope you have an awesome weekend with your mum or in my case, memories of my mum. :) God bless your soul, mum.

My recap: Week 1 of Body Revolution

Week 1 of Body Revolution : Complete~!

Starting fat content: 25.5%
Starting muscle content: 36.6%
Fitness level: Beginner
Thigh measurement: 21.5 inch
Arm measurement: 11 inch

I was so hesitant to reveal my weight because I have gained so much weight after I started work that it is not funny anymore. But I really wanted to put myself to this challenge and I hope people would actually appreciate it. So... here goes...

Starting weight: 57 kg

The complete Body Revolution program consists of 12 sets of workout and 3 cardio that spans over three months. And it is meant to be complemented by a clean and lean eating plan. Doesn't sound too bad, right?

So... Jillian Michael's Body Revolution started off with an optional 7 days of kickstart metabolism series, which is basically a morning strength workout and evening cardio for 2 days and then morning and evening cardio on the 3rd day. Complete and repeat and have a rest on Sunday.

I won't say the cardio was too kick ass, but by the third day of cardio for kickstart metabolism series, I gave up, ate chocolate cookie dough cupcakes and fried chicken. Not a very good start but I probably didn't feed my body right during that first 7 days either.

Week 1 was better, because once you get through the first 7 days of kickstart metabolism series (and IF you get through it... unlike me), 30 minutes of workout per day just doesn't seem that much. And by then, I have gained more stamina to actually complete the entire cardio session without giving up halfway through. And if you know how much I hated cardio, you would give me 4 star for my effort (deduct one star for my occassional fuck-this-I-am-going-to-eat-cake attitude ). There is just one particular move that gave me stitches down my sides but as JM says, 'you can do anything for one minute' because if you don't you are going to regret it later! So, 'GO! GO! GO!'

For workout 1 and 2, I needed yoga mat, resistance band, and weights. I am currently using 1.5 kg and 2.5 kg weights. The heavier weight will be used to train smaller and specific muscle. Nothing too taxing but I plan to increase the weights in the second week for more difficulty.

Diet wise, so hard to stick to!! Although the diet plan made it look like there isn't a lot of 'No-no food', some of those on the list are my favourite. Like, one of the hardest thing to give up is soybean in an asian diet, especially soy sauce and miso!! Even if it is for 3 months only. One of my favourite thing is Miso soup and it is the easiest soup (with low calorie) to prepare during the winter!! Drives me crazy that one. In contrast, one of the easiest thing to give up is dairy product but only because I always felt sluggish and bloated after taking dairy product.

Funny how the more you exercise, the more you feel like you are more energetic?!?

Looking forward to complete week 2!!

Fitness Diary 1

By this time, we are officially one third of our way through 2014! How have your new year resolution come along?

For me, it is officially getting tougher!

I just officially bought Jillian Michael's Body Revolution program from Amazon last month and I plan to do this for the next 3 months!! It is not going to be easy, not only because this is Jillian Michael, the official trainer for the American Biggest Loser!! But also next 3 months are going to be winter time!

*That is hell loads of exclamation mark for a paragraph, but I can't believe how fired up, scared, anxious and EXCITED I am for this!!*

A brief introduction of this body revolution program: It consists of 4 different 30-minutes strength training and 1 cardio exercise for a month for a total of 3 months. Each workout comes in is separate CD so I can easily open the workout I wanted without time wasted in selecting the right workout in a single DVD (Not too sure if it does require that much time though; not too sure that was the intention as well). It comes with a menu plan on healthier meal choices and a fitness journal to plot the workout, the former is going to be helpful but I am pretty sure I will not use the latter though. 

Since the body revolution program is going to be tough, prohibiting food that contains soy, MSG, peanut, alcohol, etc, I decided I am going all out this easter before I dive into it. For starter, how can I totally cut off soy sauce from my meals?!? I will start to exhibit withdrawal symptoms in the first week!! Gotta hide my soy sauce bottle!! Lol... so these are like my cheat meals before the body revolution program. 

WARNING: Following pics may make you hungry! Keep away if you are on a diet~!

Sarawak Kampua 

Strawberry, Apple and Mint Juice @ Gordon St Garage (Simple delicious *thumbs up*)

Chocolate Chip Cookie dough Muffin, given to me by my friend. Still waiting for her recipe, maybe I will chase her after 3 months time... wtf...

Strawberry frangelico tart @ Gordon St Garage 

Dessert selection @ Gordon St Garage (I am gonna miss you babies!! See ya 3 months from now! *flying kiss*)

Fitness wise, I am not where I thought I would be. I still have chicken-wing equivalent of arms and my slightly protruding abs are constantly obscured by my overloaded tummy but then on good days I can see the results. So, I am not going to give up yet!

Stay strong and stay awesome, everyone! 

Poochy Update April 2014

Hello from both Poochy and I~!

Just a laid back update on how Poochy is doing. She is pretty much grown up now. Can't believe how she looked like when she was younger! Here is a link to my blog of her just about a year ago.

A laid back weekday night with Poochy. She never cease to bring a smile to my face. ;)

Poochy accompanying me while I surf the internet and watch the tv. Multitask, baby! Sometimes, she bugs me for game of catch with her ball. 

A sponsored costume from my friend! Please excuse my over-excited face, I did try to blur it at least. lol... 

Out for brekkie in the city~! Yawn~!

Mummy, Can I drink this? 

Review: Supermud Clearing Treatment

Hello again!

Every time I come back from Malaysia, I always have a huge bunch of beauty products haul. If the custom officers were to stop me, I am not sure they would believe it is all for me, myself and I!! Even B can't believe that. And my face can't believe that. Albeit it is a different kind of disbelief altogether. All for me? Why Thank YOU~!

As my face mature, and other mental aspect... not so much, I have noticed enlarged facial pores Gah!!   And bigger pores means bigger blackheads, means noticeable white heads, means shinier face, means my life is ruined!! *pulls face down* So I kept my eye peeled for a good quality mud mask. Hence, my stumble upon GlamGlow SUPERMUD!

According to the long pamphlet, even bigger than the actual jar of product itself cleverly hidden within the big box:

'The world's most scientifically advanced SUPERMUD Clearing Treatment, clinically developed by GLAMGLOW Dermatological Chemist to help fight all common skin concerns. Leave on for 5-20 minutes. NEW ACNECIDIC-6 4.4%, NEW PORE-MATRIX, BIO-LIFE-CELL-SCIENCE & NEW TEAOXI will TARGET, PREVENT & HEAL for Crazy Gorgeous Skin.'

'Pores. Problem Skin. Blemishes. Pimples. Breakouts. Zits. Spots. Black Heads. White Heads. Razor Bumps. In-Grown Hair'

Acnecidc-6 4.4% - the world's first clearing treatment with a proprietary 6 acid blend. AHA & BHA acids are perfectly PH balanced for mind-blowing faster results. i.e. Glycolic, Salicylic, Lactic, Mandelic, Pyruvic and Azelaic.

Pore matrix - Activated-X Charcoal is an extreme absorption carbon, attracting toxic substances into its mass up to 500 times its volume from all skin types, within the deepest & toughest areas. Our new proprietary K17-Clay will better extract & encapsulate excess sebum oils, bacteria & toxins in a controlled stasis state, revealing a Pore-matrix of extraction dots & areas, ready to be washed away for seemingly poreless skin.

BIO-LIFE-CELL-SCIENCE - uses the complex natural occurring skincare benefits of green life for Advanced Scientific Skincare. A combination of Eucalyptus leaf, licorice root, peppermint plant, chamomile, marigold, comfrey herb, aloe vera, ivy and cucumber.

Teaoxi is GLAMGLOW's proprietary continuous time-release technology, delivering daily fresh natural eucalyptol, natural linalool oil & powerful flavonoids direct into our formula from real pieces of Eucalyptus Leaf contained in our magical healing Supermud.

Seriously... TMI. The bimbo side of me just wants to know which freakin' model used this and swears by this that they can call it SUPERMUD with capital letters. Lol...

Application: Apparently, you just need to apply a thin and even layer over face for a face mask. And apply a thicker application on problematic spot for more targeted treatment.

Price: AUD70-80 for 34g jar

Review: The mud comes in a small jar and is a deep green colour which slowly lightens when it dries. It contains bits and pieces of identified clumps which sealed in the feeling of actual gooey mud on the face. A thin layer of mud is sufficient to remove oil from the skin. However, as with all mud mask, try not to apply a thick layer of face mask because it is prone to bigger cracks which may cause premature wrinkles on the face. The first time I used this mask, I was so disgusted with my whole face. I can't believe my pores are so dirty!

I briefly considered showing the mud mask on my whole face but it was just.... too gory!! I don't want anyone to dirty their cute little laptops or magnificent computer screen with pukes!! You are welcome. :)

However, the price is a bit steep for me! I am almost halfway through the whole jar and I've only used it once a fortnight for 3 months now. Is that a lot? Anyway, it is sold in mecca cosmetics shop across Perth as well. I tried to show my friend the mud mask how it looked like once but it was sold out in the city store! Apparently, the sale assistant told me it was their best seller and it runs out pretty quickly because people liked it so much. O wow, you impress me, Perth! 

Overall, it does what it does and I kinda like it. My face doesn't feel unnaturally tight after a thin application and definitely not dried out like some mummified face. I might consider getting it again if I can't find a better mask in the future. So, let me know if you have any to-die-for mud mask to recommend me. 

Thanks and have a nice week! 

March 2014 Update

Hi everyone,

*Takes in a deep breath*

Finally can take a breather near the end of the month.

As I predicted, this is going to be a hectic year ahead, which is good and bad in itself. The good thing is that there is never a shortage of things to learn and pick up but the down side is every bit of learning is performed under pressure, which if you believe what my boss says, is the BEST way to learn. lol...

But this month started off with a big bang, really. While I was struggling to find a balanced lifestyle amidst the work pressure, the news about MH370 surfaced. And it was the weirdest incident ever. (If you haven't heard about the news so far, you live a very sheltered life and I envy you) How could such a big plane just suddenly go off course (without any reason released so far?!?) and then now after weeks was determined to have crashed in remote waters (again, without much hard evidences?!?). Is it that simple or easy as someone taking the car out for a joy ride and ending in a crash? It makes no sense. And with each passing day, it makes even less sense.

Even as theories surfaced about the pilot, it just made no sense. Would a suicidal person really kill 200+ person along with his suicide mission? Would a suicidal person really have flown the flight for hours longer than its preset course without the intervention of other crew members, e.g. copilot (I know copilot la but he is not stupid that he doesn't know, right?) or flight attendants? (I seriously don't believe those movie where it is harder to stop one person than a whole team gangsta!) So I really felt for the pilot's family, having to deal with his absence and all the nasty rumours about his involvement.

Right now, I can only pray for a closure. If it is indeed a crash, then let us find something that proves it.

A heartfelt thank you to the search teams out there looking for the missing plane, and to all the volunteers making an initiative to show compassion to the family members of the missing plane's passenger. Thank You!

I would like to dedicate this month's update to all those onboard MH370. Next month, I will be posting reviews on beauty products.

Take care till next time~! :)

Have an awesome March.

Valentine's tid bits

Happy belated Valentine's day~!

I am really... super... envious of how everyone else seems to be celebrating their Valentine's day. This year, February 14th not only stands for Western's Valentine's day but it clashes with the Chinese's Valentine (a.k.a. Chap Goh Mei). Double celebration in a single day!! 

And just 3 days ago, while I was digging for something, I found my marriage certificates (not framed away, but at least it is filed? Good enough!) and I realise the day we registered for marriage is 11.02.2011!! wtf?!? Read it from the front and the back also the same! How come we so lucky one got this awesome date and then we just like forgot about it?!? #toolongtogether #totallyungrateful and #unromantic

Oops, back to present day Valentine. We didn't officially celebrate Valentine's day with each other mostly because B was sick. 

Somehow, he has decided 'I sick you sick' and splatter cough juice all over my legs. Since he is so disgusting, I purposely slobber all over my food and then pass the food to him asking him whether he wants my immunity or not. #grossoutyet ? lol... I can already imagine my younger sister giving me a disgusted look, shaking her head while saying, 'these disgusting married couple'

lol... I think if she stay around us too often, my sister may decide to stay single for the rest of her life. :P

For Valentine's day itself, the only special thing I had was Valentine's lunch with my female colleagues. It didn't taste so nice  but at least it looks good on the photo. :)

Does anyone feel a tinge of sadness for me? Well, DON'T. Because while other people were feverishly posting pictures of their romantic Valentine's celebration after Valentine's, we went to the supermarket and buy all the half-priced cheap chocolates!! 

My favourite chocolate of all time, Lindt Gourmet Truffles!! Awesome!! 

And to end this post, this is my post-Valentine's day selfie. :) 

My Obsession!!

Ok, I have a confession.

I have a dark secret.

Lately, I couldn't really sleep. I close my eyes real tight... like squeeze them shut real tight till I can see stars just so that I would quickly fall asleep and not think about it. Or else I would crave for it. Especially late at night when it just complicates it when you can't find it anywhere!!

Ok, before this gets awkward... I will just let you know what it is.... I am addicted to korean food!! Just thinking of it now makes me hungry even though I have already eaten dinner!!

It didn't help that I started watching this comedy / eat-all-you-can korean drama that focuses on eating all the nice things in Korea, wtf!! The expression they had on their face while they consume a hot bowl of ramen for instance takes food porn to the next level and you know damn well you cannot come/calm down again afterwards!!

And then, my sis bought me to this wonderful Korean restaurant called Dao Rae in Taipan, Malaysia. Omg... die... I cannot control myself. The food is so yummy nice that I attempted to eat like the main character in 'let's eat' korean drama (i.e. putting the hot food into the mouth straightaway and waft out the steam in enjoyment... See above for reference!). While it certainly brought out the awesome taste of the hot food, it also burnt the top palette of my mouth and instead of graceful enjoyment, I probably look close to this while I was nomming. 

Let's just say, luckily I am taken... ;D

Top 5 workouts to try out this February!

Happy Lunar New Year 2014!

This lunar new year is the first time in 3 years... THREE YEARS that I finally went back to Malaysia to celebrate!! So forgive me while I binge nonstop on family attention and FOOD!! *Nom nom nom*

So now I am so regretting all those YOLO meals I had because my tummy is so big that I wish I could pass it off as a baby bump (sounds less selfish that way). :( But I can't... O well... it would be a good time to continue where I left off of my new year resolution!! No more excuses! This baby ain't gonna be gone by itself!!

So these are some of the workouts to start off the lunar new year!

(1) Cardio Barre

The front cover of the video looks really attractive, right? Except that the main instructor isn't an attractive slim lady, but it isn't an ugly fat lady too.

This video is relaxing, easy and doesn't take too much time. So, if you don't have much motivation to start with, this video would definitely make you feel great because even when the instructor said it will hurt, it doesn't hurt (at least for me, then again, I could be doing this all wrong... like watching this while seated right in front of my comfy chair... lol.... just kidding... I am very hardworking one, ok? )



(2) Song Challenge by Blogilates

I personally love the Gangnam Style song challenge by Blogilates.

This workout is a mix of dance moves and cardio. More from light to intermediate workout.

Have you ever workout with your BFF? A special person that inspires and motivates you to be the better person he/she knows you really are inside. That is exactly how working out with Cassie Ho, the brain and muscle behind Blogilates, feels like! And what better way to work out than with catchy tunes and forgetting for a moment that you are actually working out? And that is what I call the Ultimate *Workout-ception*!!



(3) Pump It Up



If you haven't tried this out, you are t.o.t.a.l.l.y. missing out!! ROFTL. When bubzbeauty first mentioned about this workout video, I was more intrigued by the guy working out in the video. So when I feel intimidated by all the sexy and fit ladies in the video, I can continue only because he made me feel less awkward and sorry for myself. Don't watch too closely though, you might end up in stitches. (In truth, he has my full respect for his workout, ok? Awesome work!)

But the intensity of the workout is not to be taken lightly. Exhausting!!

(4) BUTI Yoga

This workout combines flexibility (yoga) with strength training. The moves are taught by a sexy and confident lady who moves through the workout swiftly, so this is definitely not the average yoga session. The way she flexes her rib cage and chest takes my breath away, literally... I tried doing it and I can't really catch my breath. But it is definitely something I am working up to. :)



(5) Jillian Michael's 6 week six pack workout

And lastly, who can forget Jillian Michael?!? When I first tried out her workout, I was e.x.h.a.u.s.t.e.d. but feeling good and strong!! I really love her workout series, especially her 6 week six pack abs workout!! I definitely saw some ab definition by the fourth week!! *Yeay~!* (and then I went home to Malaysia and binge on everything!! *sob* but at least I still have the ghost of the ab hidden there!)



With the money I spend on food and any pows this lunar new year, I am definitely going to skimp on expensive gym membership and opt for home based workouts this year!! If you are also working out this year, all the best to you too!!

May the year of the horse give you the strength to workout like a horse? :P O.. come on... Let's get moving!!

Lip Stain and Lip Balm Review

Don't you think that a good lip balm is like a quiet-but-always-there BFF? It can be the only thing that separates between a dream-come-true first date and an awkward courtesy-peck-on-the-forehead first date. 

I recall before I started dating B, I was already wondering what it will feel like to kiss him because he has this naturally glossy and full lips thanks to good genetically produced saliva, wtf! But when genetics falls short, we can always rely on science! 

The lip balm industry should totally thank my genetics and the dry weather in Australia, because at a given time I would have more than a handful of lip balm. I like to purchase more than one and throw it randomly around the house, just incase of an emergency. :) And my ability to be attracted to different packaging and marketing gimmicks helped A LOT. *shakes head*

Anyway, there are three lip balm that I will be reviewing today. The Eos lip balm, Revlon Just bitten lip stain + balm and Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain. 

I bought the Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain first and I really like it. The colour and hydration it provided was mild and was suitable for daily use. There is a strong minty smell which may be annoying for some but refreshing for others, I don't really like it. But I like the chubby stick feature and the hydrating feature. 

That was when I bought the Just Bitten Lip Stain + balm. The concept was wonderful and it sorta gave you the flexibility to build on your coverage for stronger colour before applying a balm that is not only hydrating but has a better shine than the previous Balm Stain. I wasn't sold on the lip stain because it wasn't that spreadable so I can't really achieve more natural looks. The good thing is that you'll probably be able to achieve really sharp and precise application but the bad thing is when you slip and you can't smudge it off with your fingers. Definitely smudge-proof.  But I really like the balm. This is like good quality hydrating balm with slight gloss, no nonsense when it comes to fragrance because there is no smell. I can definitely purchase this product again just for the balm and then use the lip stain as a marker, wtf... 

Just Bitten Lip Stain + Balm (Precise application )

Top swatch is the lip stain + balm and the second one below it is the balmstain. balm stain gave a more natural and subtle finish.

And last but not least, the eos lip balm. For those engineering friends out there, doesn't it remind of EOS = Equation of State??!? Omg... *awkward nerd laughs*

Sorry, I digress. I was so excited with the shape of the lip balm, at first I thought it reminded me of an egg and then I decided seriously... it looks like a rambutan!!! Sorry I had to spoil that well rounded surface with my lips, I had to stop myself from sinking my teeth into it. 

The most impressionable moment about this lip balm is that the smell. Forget that it is organic because I can get quite superficial, the fruity smell alone makes me feel like so awesome like I am rubbing yummy lollipop on my lips a.k.a. food porn style! It is quite hydrating not for the driest of days but it is definitely suitable for daily use. And unlike some lip balm I use that sorta dries into something akin to rubbed off glue on my lips, all these lip balms I have reviewed here does not do that.

But summer is upon us poor souls in Australia, if you absolutely have to go out for a long period of time, do remember that it may be a good idea to try on some other lip balm that comes with SPF.

Till next time, I can't wait for lunar new year celebration!! Bring on the festivities~! And say good bye to money... wtf...

Update on My New Year Resolution 2014

Today marks the end of second week of the new year 2014. Cannot believe it is only the second week of my new year resolutions and I am already halfway through giving up the whole idea of getting fit. 

I think the more you get suck into the idea of fitness, the higher the chance of digging up rubbish and dirt on it. From the whole variety of diets to the ideal fitness body parts, be it the paleo diet (or should I call it paloi diet? Paloi means something akin to a village idiot in one of the diverse language in Malaysia, just don't ask me which. I just know it must be. And what a pun it would be, because pale diet is also referred to as caveman diet), sunken lower ab, the  ocean-apart thigh gap to the latest... wtf... THUT?? (Thut refers to no definition for area between your bum and your thigh)

I am lucky I was born with a distinct butt that does't show thut that easily with an 8-to-5 desk work. 

But that is the whole point, some things are genetics and we can't all aim to tax our MIND and body to achieve something unrealistic. Take an example, curved or straight thigh gaps. 

Unhappiness ensues when we are constantly comparing ourselves with others. 

And headache ensues when we try to find out too much about a particular field of interest. When I try to find out more about what diet to follow best, I got swarmed by too many information. Sugar is bad. Grain is bad. Red meat is bad!! But fish may be laden with mercury-bad!! Polyunsaturated fat is bad. Saturated fat also bad, FU! It is not like I can do photosynthesis, right? 

So my conclusion is, eat in MODERATION!! Wtf...

Keeping on track with our New Year resolution can be hard, so stay on track everyone! 

Take care~!

xoxo

2014 New Year Resolution

2013 is officially over and with it 2014 has finally arrived!!

Honestly, I wish this year would never end. This year has been good, such as the starting of a new work chapter for me and my first ever Europe trip. 

For me, the ending of this year is only going to bring me closer to motherhood, *sigh* and my current response to motherhood is almost matched by my disgust at seeing baby diapers. Hopefully, I will reach a maturity when I can accept all that responsibility without first freaking out. ;( 

So, I decided this year would be the year I work to get the body I wanted all along (as I put it to B) before the baby wreaks it forever... wtf.. :) 

Source: lifewithelizabethrose

One of the hype has to be thigh gap. It got so popular that there is an article in wikihow that details what you need to do to achieve gaps between your thighs. You can read it here. Earlier this year, I was pretty much consumed with the desire to get it. 

But that was all before I watched the latest instalment of Wolverine. I hate to digress but I really love Wolverine!! But this instalment of Wolverine was a personal disappointment for me, the story line was predictable and the characters were just so awkward and shallow. But I had to really applaud the main female character because since the day I see her in jeans, I decided having thigh gaps is us not all it is crack up to be, wtf!!

I mean there is sexy-and-small thigh gaps and then there is a-continental-apart thigh gaps which just looks plain anorexic. I want strong inner thigh muscles and not muscle atrophy, wtf..

I think life is definitely too pathetic if I have to starved myself to look good. That's right, I am an avid food lover~! :D

But more than that, I have come to realise that vanity is really quite short term. What is deemed beautiful today will be out tomorrow, I won't be able to be fully happy chasing one fleeting butterfly after the other. My main fitness goal should be to appreciate my body (before the baby wreaks it), embracing its strength and weaknesses. :) 

I want to be a fitter and leaner, stronger and passionate person this year!

This year would be the year I will try to work hard for the things I need in life... omg... A more family-friendly house and family-friendly car, let's do this!!

Happy new year 2014, everyone!!