Alhamdulillah, 2007 has come to an end, 2008 is just around the corner. Thanks to the Almighty Allah for giving me such a good health! Thus, I have no problem in performing the duties as a good muslim, InsyaAllah.
Having a healthy physical and a healthy piece of mind, and at the same time being able to pursue a good and an active life have always been in my yearly diary. I will always make sure, all these will be the essence of my yearly resolution. Only by having all these I can go on doing everything necessary for my family and my career. HOW and WHY?....you must be wondering...
How can you be promoted to a new position if you are not physically and mentally healthy? How can you further your study and excel in your study if you are not physically and mentally healthy? How can you pursue a great life with your loved one and your family, if you are not physically and mentally healthy? AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING is HOW CAN YOU BE A GOOD SERVANT OF THE ALMIGHTY ALLAH if you are not physically and mentally healthy?
I have been holding to this Arab proverb, which means - a healthy and sound mind comes from a healthy body. To go on with your life, you need to feel good and stay healthy. Come on ladies! Who are going to look after your husbands/kids/families if you can't even look after yourselves? You have to be a living example to your loved ones, nourishing them with the essence of a great and happy life, showering them with the most wonderful feeling of loves one can ever give and creating the most indulgence ambiance of moments in life.
For a start, this might be a good help/tips for everyone...
DAY
MONDAY - FRIDAY
ACTIVITIES
to include in at least 20 - 30 minutes exercise routine
can be done while you are performing your prayer - "Praying : the movement while you are performing your prayer/solat is also considered as one type of exercise"
you can always move your body while you are cleaning the house, gardening and while sitting on the chair at your office - please at least do a 5 to 10 minutes stretching when you are at the office
spend at least 15 - 30 minutes of a quality time with your loved ones/family
always find ways to do your 10000 steps walking, you can at least try to use the stairs instead of using the lift, you can always try to park your car far away from your usual parking space, you can always do some push-up or sit-up while watching your favourite tv programme and many more....
always remember to watch at WHAT YOU EAT....
DAY
SATURDAY - SUNDAY / PUBLIC HOLIDAY
ACTIVITIES
to include at least 30 - 60 minutes exercise routine
go out and enjoy God's creation - go out with your loved ones for a walking, jogging, swimming, hiking, jungle trekking - indulge in aerobic activities that boost up your stamina and energy
pamper yourselves with activities that promotes a better feeling to your life as a whole - have a manicure or pedicure, going to a spa, going for a good massage, going to a beauty salon....and so much more to do...
spare a time to have a good outing with your loved ones/family - one day picnic, a movie, a good and healthy eating out, vacation ...more and more
look up for activities that can add up some spices to your life - go for line dancing class, grooming course, beading course, cooking class - you can commercialized things when you have all these skills - extra earning is on the way....
and don't forget... YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!
GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Healthy Juices : Try it! No regret!
Drink it to start and end your day. Believe it, you will feel full and the best part is you will get a flatter abs.
You have an option to start and end your day with my secret drinks. You can either take the Tamarind juice or Carrot + Cucumber + Lime juice. RECIPES???? Here it goes..
TAMARIND JUICE
Tamarind
Warm water
Honey
Mix it to your taste, the thicker the better, keep it refrigerated if you are to lazy to squeeze the tamarind for your night sip
CARROT + CUCUMBER + LIME JUICE
1 carrot - same size as cucumber
1 cucumber - same size as carrot
1 lime
Warm water
Blend it together, drink half of it in the morning and half of it at night. Keep refrigerated.
If you need something hot, Herbal tea (chinese tea) and green tea is also great for your health. Have it twice a day, take it to replace your "teh tarik", hot chocolate and any other sweet drinks you usually take when you visit your most favourite "mamak" restaurants or stalls.
OR YOU CAN ALSO TRY THESE HEALTHY JUICES:
Carrot + Ginger + Apple - Boost and cleanse our system.
Apple + Cucumber + Celery - Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and improve stomach upset and headache.
Tomato + Carrot + Apple - Improve skin complexion and bad breath.
Bitter gourd + Apple + Milk - Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat.
Orange + Ginger + Cucumber - Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.
Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon - To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.
Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi - To improve skin complexion.
Pear & Banana - regulates sugar content.
Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango - Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization .
Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk - Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and strengthen body immunity.
Papaya + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.
Banana + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation.
So...What to wait...Gear up....Make your juice extractor machine do the works for you!!! By a touch of your finger you will not only have something very tasty and yummy but the most important thing is...its HEALTHY
You have an option to start and end your day with my secret drinks. You can either take the Tamarind juice or Carrot + Cucumber + Lime juice. RECIPES???? Here it goes..
TAMARIND JUICE
Tamarind
Warm water
Honey
Mix it to your taste, the thicker the better, keep it refrigerated if you are to lazy to squeeze the tamarind for your night sip
CARROT + CUCUMBER + LIME JUICE
1 carrot - same size as cucumber
1 cucumber - same size as carrot
1 lime
Warm water
Blend it together, drink half of it in the morning and half of it at night. Keep refrigerated.
If you need something hot, Herbal tea (chinese tea) and green tea is also great for your health. Have it twice a day, take it to replace your "teh tarik", hot chocolate and any other sweet drinks you usually take when you visit your most favourite "mamak" restaurants or stalls.
OR YOU CAN ALSO TRY THESE HEALTHY JUICES:
Carrot + Ginger + Apple - Boost and cleanse our system.
Apple + Cucumber + Celery - Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and improve stomach upset and headache.
Tomato + Carrot + Apple - Improve skin complexion and bad breath.
Bitter gourd + Apple + Milk - Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat.
Orange + Ginger + Cucumber - Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.
Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon - To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.
Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi - To improve skin complexion.
Pear & Banana - regulates sugar content.
Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango - Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization .
Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk - Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and strengthen body immunity.
Papaya + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.
Banana + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation.
So...What to wait...Gear up....Make your juice extractor machine do the works for you!!! By a touch of your finger you will not only have something very tasty and yummy but the most important thing is...its HEALTHY
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
The Secret of Healthy Women Series - 3
You are what You EAT
"I am on diet, I am not taking my lunch today"...this is what most of you...ladies..understand on what is diet all about. Most of the ladies out there associate diet with "no food". This misconception on diet need to be corrected.
When you are on diet, it does not mean....you can't eat. When you said you are on diet..it means..you are following a good eating regime..which is in accordance to the food pyramid we have. Your daily diet should cover all type of food category in the food pyramid.
There are a lot of ways for us to plan our meal accordingly. Information is at your finger tip. "when there's a will, there's a way", I always believe in this. For those who want to have a try you can go to http://www.mypyramid.gov/ and you can click on mypyramid plan to have a plan that is specifically designed for you. GIVE IT A SHOT. There's no harm in doing so.
"I am on diet, I am not taking my lunch today"...this is what most of you...ladies..understand on what is diet all about. Most of the ladies out there associate diet with "no food". This misconception on diet need to be corrected.
When you are on diet, it does not mean....you can't eat. When you said you are on diet..it means..you are following a good eating regime..which is in accordance to the food pyramid we have. Your daily diet should cover all type of food category in the food pyramid.
There are a lot of ways for us to plan our meal accordingly. Information is at your finger tip. "when there's a will, there's a way", I always believe in this. For those who want to have a try you can go to http://www.mypyramid.gov/ and you can click on mypyramid plan to have a plan that is specifically designed for you. GIVE IT A SHOT. There's no harm in doing so.
The Secret of Healthy Women Series - 2
Activities to stay healthy, keep fit and maintain your beauty
Always feel free and obligated to engage in activities that will keep you moving, from as simple as cleaning up the house to as difficult as climbing a mountain. "Keep your feet move" - that is the secret.
The best way to get going is by having at least a partner to do the activities together, if you feel uncomfortable doing it alone. Some women tend to feel uncomfortable doing such activities on their own. You can ask your husband, kids, friends or neighbours to join you in your morning walk. Wake up early in the morning and add in the morning walk activity in your morning routine. A 30-minutes walk will make your day different from any other day. Make a record on your progress, from 15-minutes to 30-minutes to 1-hour, at least 3 times a week. Invest some money in buying a good pair of walking shoes and a pedometer that can record your steps and distance. Set your target to do 10,000 steps per day. Trust me, if you can do this, you will have the type of figure you want and the less number of times seing your doctors for not feeling well.
What a Pedometer do?
It depends on the type of pedometer you have. The basic one will record your steps, distance and calories burnt.
The advance one can record your pulse to keeping up memories up to one week of your exercise routine.
It is easy to wear and handle.
Ever heard about the best exercise for women? SWIMMING......."OH MY! OH MY!" perhaps this will be your remarked. Yup...find ways..to learn how to swim...attire?...this will be not a problem anymore. There are a lot in the market..that cater to every one needs..Muslim women can no longer feel uncomfortable to go out and swim in a public pool. It comes together with a head gear "tudung/scarf".
Always feel free and obligated to engage in activities that will keep you moving, from as simple as cleaning up the house to as difficult as climbing a mountain. "Keep your feet move" - that is the secret.
The best way to get going is by having at least a partner to do the activities together, if you feel uncomfortable doing it alone. Some women tend to feel uncomfortable doing such activities on their own. You can ask your husband, kids, friends or neighbours to join you in your morning walk. Wake up early in the morning and add in the morning walk activity in your morning routine. A 30-minutes walk will make your day different from any other day. Make a record on your progress, from 15-minutes to 30-minutes to 1-hour, at least 3 times a week. Invest some money in buying a good pair of walking shoes and a pedometer that can record your steps and distance. Set your target to do 10,000 steps per day. Trust me, if you can do this, you will have the type of figure you want and the less number of times seing your doctors for not feeling well.
What a Pedometer do?It depends on the type of pedometer you have. The basic one will record your steps, distance and calories burnt.
The advance one can record your pulse to keeping up memories up to one week of your exercise routine.
It is easy to wear and handle.
Ever heard about the best exercise for women? SWIMMING......."OH MY! OH MY!" perhaps this will be your remarked. Yup...find ways..to learn how to swim...attire?...this will be not a problem anymore. There are a lot in the market..that cater to every one needs..Muslim women can no longer feel uncomfortable to go out and swim in a public pool. It comes together with a head gear "tudung/scarf".
Bulges? Flabby arms? Big Tummy? You should not worry anymore. Swimming can tone up your body. Being a mother of four, people always mistakenly think that I am not married and if I told them I am married with four kids, they will ask "what is your secret?" "how you do it", my answer is "Swimming, I swim almost everyday, 20 to 30 laps/day (1-1.5km/day)". You will be physically and mentally healthy when you took up swimming. Water therapy is one way to reduce your stress. Enjoy the calmness and coldness of the water. You will surely get better and better in your health and look younger and prettier. For a more adventure, engage yourself in scuba diving. No words can describe the experience of being there in the open sea, observing God's creation.
So, what are we waiting for? Gear up! MOVE YOUR FEET! there are means and ways to get active. I am ready to share my experience and knowledge with every women out there. Feel free to contact me through my email.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Me & Family
Me & Family in Langkawi on top of Mat Cincang Mt.( yr. 2005)
My 4 active kids - always on the go
He wanted to have this snake for his birthday!
The Secret of Healthy Women Series - 1
THE SECRET OF 3E’s FOR WOMEN
(The secret of healthy women)
“I can’t fit into my favorite dress anymore”, “After giving birth to my first child I’ve been putting on weight”, “I am so tired, I could not do the house chores anymore”, “I don’t have maid, so I don’t have time to exercise”, “With two kids, I don’t have time for leisure”, “I don’t have enough money to join the gym”, – these are among the negative sighs and comments we usually hear from today’s working women. For so many excuses; nowadays, women tend to forget to look after themselves physically and spiritually.
Looking good, feeling great, being healthy and staying fit are the dreams for every woman. How can you look good? Feel great? Be healthy? Stay fit? The most essential ingredient to spice your healthy life is EAT, EXERCISE and ENJOY.
EAT SMART – “I am not eating, I am on diet”, this is the most popular says for those who are watching after their weight. There is no such thing of not eating to stay lean and slim. Eat smart by healthy eating. Healthy eating starts with healthy food taking. Wisely choose the right food when you do your food shopping. Read the labels, pay attention to the serving size per container and compare the total calories in similar products. Prepare your food healthily using the right technique of cooking. Chicken can be roasted instead of fried. Fish can be steamed instead cooking it into a curry dish. Eat proportionately and not emotionally. Eat the right servings for the right food group (food pyramid). The favorite food can always be enjoyed when it is wisely chosen and rightly eaten.
EXERCISE RIGHT – “I am so busy, I don’t have time to exercise”. Wrong! Exercise can be done anytime and anywhere. Instead of using the lift to reach your office at the fifth floor, use the staircase. Instead of parking your car near to the mall entrance, park it at far away. Make yourself available for sticking to the simplest exercise routine such as walking, at least three times a week. Start doing the jumping rope (skipping) at 50 jumps a day and gradually increase it at 250 to 400 jumps daily (this will only take the most 20 minutes of your time) – it can always be done at your home while you wait for the laundry or watching your favorite television program. Take an effort to learn swimming. Swimming is a low-impact exercise that is best for total body work-out and safe, even for pregnant women. A major benefit of swimming is the near weightlessness, which can help strengthen shoulders and abdominal muscle. It can also works out as your theraphy (water theraphy) for stress.
ENJOY GREAT – “I don’t have time for myself anymore, there’s so much to do – office, husband, kids and family”. Give some space to yourselves. Do not forget to rest, enjoy your own sweet moment and take a break from your routine. These can always be done if a good time management is followed. Choose an activity that you like most and do it at least once a week. If you need to take a 15-minutes nap everytime you get back from work, do so and tell your kids not to bother you at this time. Help your kids with their homework and you can always do your exercise by having fun playing with them in the evening. Spending a quality time of 10 minutes daily with your kids is better than 5 hours doing nothing with them. Sneak out at night with your husband - when your kids have fall deep in their sleep- for a late night stroll walk in the park (where you can at least do exercise).
Life could be much more better if there is a will to change it. Do not just fill your life with so many excuses and myths, where for each problem there is always a remedy if you have the power to rule yourselves. Do not just sit and do nothing; but, start moving by looking at WHAT YOU EAT?, WHY YOU EXERCISE? and WHEN TO ENJOY?.
(The secret of healthy women)
“I can’t fit into my favorite dress anymore”, “After giving birth to my first child I’ve been putting on weight”, “I am so tired, I could not do the house chores anymore”, “I don’t have maid, so I don’t have time to exercise”, “With two kids, I don’t have time for leisure”, “I don’t have enough money to join the gym”, – these are among the negative sighs and comments we usually hear from today’s working women. For so many excuses; nowadays, women tend to forget to look after themselves physically and spiritually.
Looking good, feeling great, being healthy and staying fit are the dreams for every woman. How can you look good? Feel great? Be healthy? Stay fit? The most essential ingredient to spice your healthy life is EAT, EXERCISE and ENJOY.
EAT SMART – “I am not eating, I am on diet”, this is the most popular says for those who are watching after their weight. There is no such thing of not eating to stay lean and slim. Eat smart by healthy eating. Healthy eating starts with healthy food taking. Wisely choose the right food when you do your food shopping. Read the labels, pay attention to the serving size per container and compare the total calories in similar products. Prepare your food healthily using the right technique of cooking. Chicken can be roasted instead of fried. Fish can be steamed instead cooking it into a curry dish. Eat proportionately and not emotionally. Eat the right servings for the right food group (food pyramid). The favorite food can always be enjoyed when it is wisely chosen and rightly eaten.
EXERCISE RIGHT – “I am so busy, I don’t have time to exercise”. Wrong! Exercise can be done anytime and anywhere. Instead of using the lift to reach your office at the fifth floor, use the staircase. Instead of parking your car near to the mall entrance, park it at far away. Make yourself available for sticking to the simplest exercise routine such as walking, at least three times a week. Start doing the jumping rope (skipping) at 50 jumps a day and gradually increase it at 250 to 400 jumps daily (this will only take the most 20 minutes of your time) – it can always be done at your home while you wait for the laundry or watching your favorite television program. Take an effort to learn swimming. Swimming is a low-impact exercise that is best for total body work-out and safe, even for pregnant women. A major benefit of swimming is the near weightlessness, which can help strengthen shoulders and abdominal muscle. It can also works out as your theraphy (water theraphy) for stress.
ENJOY GREAT – “I don’t have time for myself anymore, there’s so much to do – office, husband, kids and family”. Give some space to yourselves. Do not forget to rest, enjoy your own sweet moment and take a break from your routine. These can always be done if a good time management is followed. Choose an activity that you like most and do it at least once a week. If you need to take a 15-minutes nap everytime you get back from work, do so and tell your kids not to bother you at this time. Help your kids with their homework and you can always do your exercise by having fun playing with them in the evening. Spending a quality time of 10 minutes daily with your kids is better than 5 hours doing nothing with them. Sneak out at night with your husband - when your kids have fall deep in their sleep- for a late night stroll walk in the park (where you can at least do exercise).
Life could be much more better if there is a will to change it. Do not just fill your life with so many excuses and myths, where for each problem there is always a remedy if you have the power to rule yourselves. Do not just sit and do nothing; but, start moving by looking at WHAT YOU EAT?, WHY YOU EXERCISE? and WHEN TO ENJOY?.
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