Tweet I am on a hill top having a picnic breakfast with my family. Hill climbing popular family activity. The winding path from the base of the hill is wide and paved. Parents bring preschool kids up the path for some exercise. The walk up the hill early in the morning was lovely. The sun’s [...]
Using water to lose weight
Tweet You could spend a fortune on diet pills to lose weight or you could turn to a healthy and affordable option. Plain water. Water as an alternative to diet pills A simple cup of water Has zero calories Makes you feel full Flushes away the toxins. You can really cut down your calorie intake [...]
Yummy fresh salads
Tweet Crisp green salads aren’t necessarily bland rabbit food. When the vegetables are really fresh and the seasoning and dressing are done right, they are delicious. Add in shrimps, prawns, meat or tofu for protein and you have a very healthy meal. If you are trying to lose weight, skip the mayonnaise and creamy dressings [...]
Lose weight for Christmas
Tweet I used to love dressing up. When it came to holidays, Christmas and any special occasion I loved to shop for new clothes and dress up for the occasion. I went shopping for clothes in my current obese state. A dress like that would have looked great on me when I was in shape [...]
Weight Loss Set Backs
Tweet I had a great start with my weight loss program and have shed 7 kg in a couple of weeks. Then I got complacent. I stopped watching my food intake and started eating chocolates, desserts, potato chips and junk food again. An occasional treat is fine as long as one makes up for it. [...]
Soup Diets
Tweet When flu strikes, there’s nothing more comforting than curling up with a bowl of soup, chicken or otherwise. Porridge is appealing too. As is anything with a soup base. These are easier on a sore throat than deep fried food. Soup somehow restores strength. Especially soups that have been boiling for hours as the [...]
Running outdoors to get in shape
Tweet It’s been a while since my last run. Blaming it on a lack of time is but an excuse. One can always make time for things that matter. Why do I run?The original reason was to burn more calories and boost my metabolism so that I can lose weight. Then I discovered endorphins and [...]
Belly Dancing For Weight Loss
Tweet Want to lose weight the fun way? Belly dance! Just look at the amazing shape Shakira is in. Belly dancing enhances a woman’s curves. My belly dancing instructor lost 8 kg in 8 months when she learnt belly dancing. Some of the moves really shape the waist. Some girls noticed their waists curving in [...]
Protein diet
Tweet Protein keeps one satiated. Protein diets can help you lose weight. Add on sufficient exercise to build calorie burning muscle and you have a recipe to get in great shape. Eggs are a wonderful source of protein. So is milk. Beat them together, add pepper salt and herbs and microwave that for a nourishing [...]
Salad for dinner
Tweet This time, I had duck salad with orange vinaigrette for dinner. Duck isn’t as healthy as chicken when it comes to weight loss diets. Duck meat has more fat than chicken meat. I had smoked duck salad on top of it but boy was it delicious! This salad was basically slices of smoked duck [...]