Archives: 2007 December
Dealing with aftermath of Christmas feasts
December 30th, 2007, 2 Comments
Year end is fast approaching. For most people, the holidays will mean gathering, reunions, holidays, happy times and of course— gloriously delicious food will always be part of the menu.
How did you fare during XMas dinners/feasts?
1. Being very careful with food- and do not take or just take an itsy tiny weeny food in the [...]
From a Drug Addict to Athlete
December 30th, 2007, Comments Off
In the December 2007 issue of Runner’s World, there is a very motivating story about a father-son managed to overcome their drug addiction through running.
Nick Sterner Sr., was a drug addict for 15 years- he quit when his family moved out of the house. He went for a half mile jog and spent the next [...]
Sudden food cravings
December 29th, 2007, Comments Off
Yesterday, I had blown my breakfast. At first was ok, egg sandwich with Gardenia Breakthru bread and a bit of mayo. Then, I took a ‘heong ping’, a pastry based biscuit with a delicious swet filling that my friend got me from Ipoh. And then, followed by a few Pringles chips.
Then it started- intense cravings [...]
Early Signs of Osteoarthritis
December 25th, 2007, 3 Comments
I have long suspected that something’s really wrong with my right knee. I have this creaking sound every time I bend and straighten my right knee. Generally it does not give me pain but still, the creaking sound had always worried me.
Before I started going to the gym and practicing proper eating, I used to [...]
Shortcuts to Weight Loss- and why you shouldn’t take them
December 23rd, 2007, 1 Comment
There are various quick ways being advertised for instant weight loss. We are bombarded by such constant advertisements everyday. I have tried none of these (except the diet pill that my mom made me take when I was 15) but here’s what I know from others experience:
machines that promises to ’shake’ your fat away- all [...]
Joining Gyms- How It Can Benefit You
December 23rd, 2007, Comments Off
I really have great admiration for folks who are able develop and stick to their own fitness program without signing up for a gym membership. Unless you have cycling or exercise buddies that constantly urge you on, it’s hard to stay focused and consistent. For me, signing up for the gym is one of the [...]
Project ‘Tummy’ Part 7- Conclusion
December 22nd, 2007, 1 Comment
Concluding from Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6…
Recap:
When I started this little self-project on 27 Oct, a.ka experimentation, I made the following changes: doing crunches on the Swiss/balance ball in almost every workout session. Sometimes I do 30, 40 and even up to 80 times. But if the repetition [...]
Motivational Sniplets (Archives)
December 20th, 2007, Comments Off
JANUARY 2008
52 Brilliant Ideas-Winning at the Gym by Steve Shipside:
“Trust me! If I can get fit you can…”Once upon a time, I was so out of shape and overweight that my doctor told me I was well on my way to chronic back pain. I would have answered back but I was fully engaged in [...]
