Power Walked Yourself To Fitness

Since Herbal Life I have lost some weight. Not much but I guess the best way to lose weight is to lose it slowly and gradually.

When I was working in Kuala Lumpur 4 years ago, I was a member of KLCC Fitness First. I used to frequent their Body Combat classes which was just awesome. The feeling of your muscle, which you didn't know you have in the first place, working is just fantastic.

But since I have moved to the other side of KL and my current office is no where near a Fitness First, I have not done any cardio workout for the longest of time. My body feels tired and achy. So I told the Hubby that I need to start moving again.

I need to start power walking. So I searched for a good running/walking shoes and I found theperfet shoes for moi :)

MegaBounce+ 2008
It's the closest thing to being self-propelled. A new, improved Megabounce heel cushions even better, turning every impact into forward momentum. And that makes any run more fun.
Textile/synthetic upper with textile lining
Molded EVA insole for anatomical comfort
Bounce® technology in insole provides optimized energy return and step-in comfort
adiPRENE® insert for forefoot propulsion and efficiency
adiWEAR® outsole for best durability in high-wear areas.

I feel like I'm bouncing :) and I do not experience back pain like I do with my other shoes.

I'm trying to get at least 30 minutes of power walk, 3 times a week. Almost impossible but I'm tired of impossibilities.

I want to do this and I must.

Pilates For The Preggers (And The Non-Preggers Too)

A lot of celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Catherine Zeta Jones, Angelina Jolie and others swear by Pilates to get them back into shape after giving birth.

And hey look at Madonna. She looks like she can kick my wobbly @ss anytime.

Though I might not have given birth before, but I do look like I have heheheheheh. So I have been looking around for a place that offers pilates classes and I found Pilates Zentrum.

“It is the mind itself that builds the body”
- Friedrich Schiller

This was the favourite quote of Joseph Pilates himself, creator of the Pilates method.

Pilates Zentrum is fully equiped with pilates equipments that are custom made and handcrafted for optimum quality and safety. The teachers are certified pilates teachers.

However being new to pilates I was worried because I have back problem. I communicated this problem to Pilates Zentrum and I was informed that the beauty of Pilates lies in its adaptability to cater for every individual regardless of age or physical attributes. Pilates has been used for general strengthening, education of body awareness, posture improvement, injury rehabilitation, pregnancy and overall health maintenance and improvement.

I attended one session and now I'm hooked! :)

You can find Pilates Zentrum at:-

1-A, Bangunan BAKTI6,

Cangkat Abg Haji Openg

60000 Taman Tun Dr Ismail

Kuala Lumpur

Or call at 7729 9692 012 323 3218

Glamour Momma

A friend who is nursing her baby girl was complaining the other day on how difficult it is to breastfeed her child whenever she goes out. Yes there is the nursing bra but apparently it's quite a hassle still.

I read somewhere about the buil-in nursing bra, so I recommended her the built-in nursing bra by glamourmom.com.(http://www.glamourmom.com/).

What's a built-in nursing bra? Well have a look below...

I guess it' s much easier to nurse your baby that way. You don't have to take off your top and I gotta say it's kinda trendy too :)

Sexy Mommy On The Loose

A friend was looking for a stroller that can be used to go for a jog. She is determined to lose her baby fat by jogging around the KLCC Park by this coming December because she's going to Bali for her fourth honeymoon and she wants to look superb in her new slinky bikini.

Hahahahah!

So off we went shopping...online. And she found this.

I have to say I admire her wanting to slim down only after 1 months of giving birth.

I can't even haul my big @ss up the stairs without whinning. Hahahah!

Maclaren MX3
All-terrain buggy designed for easy manoeuvring and balance.

Specifications:
basic weight: 9.8 kg / 21.6 lb (without hood, shopping basket or raincover)
child capacity: 15 kg / 33 lb ( U.S. 25kg / 55lb)
appropriate from: 0 months, birth

Features + Functionality:
All-terrain transport with quick-release wheels
Adaptor bar for infant car seat
Multiple seat positions
Adjustable leg rest and handle
Sun visor and viewing window with 99% UV protection
Comfort Pack included with a reversible, quilted seat liner and shoulder pads
Coordinating MX3 footmuff and carry cot sold separately

Above + Beyond:
The all-terrain travel system's three sturdy wheels and single handle bar are designed to easily manoeuvre the buggy over the most unforgiving surfaces
Includes a reversible quilted seat liner styled in a printed racing chequer/contrasting colour with 3 circle graphics
Comfort packs are included in one of four colour options
Carry Cot Specifications:
basic weight: 9.8 kg / 21.6 lb
suitable from 0 months, birth

Carry Cot Features + Functionality:
Raincover
Zip-up ventilation panel
Waterproof zip-off cover
Breathable mattress
Compatible car seats:
Britax Companion
Peg Perego Primo Viaggo
Combi Tyro

Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras

Hubby called to tell that Pete Sampras and Roger Federer are coming to Malaysia!

Really??

Oh my oh my this I have to go.

But where? Does anyone know anything about this?

No Butt Butt

My father who has been smoking most of his life decided to quit smoking 6 months ago to my mum's utmost delight.

But he relapsed. Mum caught him smoking in the toilet.

"But but it's hard to quit," he said.

My mum went ballistic! I understand her concern. My uncle died of a lung cancer and another one died of heart attack.

All of them smoked all their life.

And the fact that dad has been complaining of minor chest pain recently.

Grrrrrrr!

So me and my sisters are rallying up against my dad. We will not go and see him until he stop smoking...again.

This is just so frustrating.

And Baby Makes You A Different Person

Expecting a baby changed people.

A cousin who is expecting a baby at the end of this year has turned 360 degrees when she found out that she is expecting.

You can say that she's the wild child of the clan. She used to talk nothing but clubbing and splurging herself silly and chain-smoking. Never really thought about her future.

But now that she's expecting her priorities seemed to shift.

It's now all about college funds, IMG insurance, McLaren strollers, Pet Pet diapers and what is the best baby wipes in the market now...

It's nice to see these changes really :)

Shoot High, Aim Low

A colleague was complaining on how hard it is for him to look for a girlfriend.

So I ask, "What are you looking for in a woman?"

And without hesitation he answered "Not much just as long as she looks like this" and shoved me a picture of Jennifer Aniston.

I looked at him square in the face.

I was waiting for "Nah! I just want someone honest, have a beautiful soul bla bla bla" which never came.

Obviously he was serious about looking for someone who looks like Jennifer Aniston.

The problem with men is that they look for someone that looks like Jennifer Aniston without realising that they don't look like Brad Pitt.

I'm not saying you can't dream big. You can.

But really, if you keep dissing every decent girl that comes your way just because they don't look like Jennifer Aniston is just down right stupid.

I have a feeling that he'll grow old a bachelor.

Must...Not....Think...Of....Rocky...Road

I have heard a lot about Herbal Life though I was skeptical about any diet product til my friend convinced me that it is NOT a diet product. It's 100% natural and safe even for nursing mother.

But most importantly she lost 13kgs in 4 months.

13kgs! That's like ...a lot!

So, told Hubby about it and we decide to give it a try so today is our first day.

The Hubby succumbed to 'nasik kandaq mamak' for lunch.

Hahahahahah!

Though I'm still holding on but my tummy is grumbling and I'm not sure if I can make it til dinner.

No! No! No! I must not fail. Follow the rules I must.

No more McDonalds McChicken and fries and Domino's pizza with extra cheese and Rocky Road Baskin Robbins...

*slurps*

Man this is torture

Sembunyi Spa, Cyberjaya

I'm in dire need of some serious pampering.

A friend is recommending Sembunyi Spa in Cyberjaya. There's even a package for husband and wife which sounds very nice since the Hubby looks like he needs to unwind too.

But I have to say it's a little pricey compared to other spas that I have been to. But the place looks heavenly!

Hmmm must get the Hubby to go for a vacation. It's been a while.

Hairy Matters

I recently changed my shampoo from Head & Shoulders to Tresseme and I have to say it makes my hair very shinny and lustrous and very bouncy too :)

But I have to alternate it with Head & Shoulders due to my itchy scalp. Before this I can't use any other shampoo besides Head & Shoulders or else I'll have a bad case of dandruff.

Even the Hubby is using my new shampoo :) He even use my cleanser and toner and moisturizer.

Hmmmph....knowing that he used to use the soap as shampoo and cleanser too once. And he has better hair than me and I never ever ever saw a pimple on his face.

Hmmmph! Tak aci la like this ("this is not fair")

:P

Ikea Ikea Here We Come

My plan for the coming weekend.

To scour IKEA for the perfect bed lamp!

The last time we went there, we literally spend the whole day at Ikea. From 9 a.m. til about 8 p.m. That's the longest I guess (so far) ;)

I LOVE Ikea because it's very practical, which is something that I'm all for. And the designs are freah and clean.