December 2007

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 [...]

From a Drug Addict to Athlete

by Yin Teing on December 30, 2007

in Exercising

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 [...]

Sudden food cravings

by Yin Teing on December 29, 2007

in Diets,Personal

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 [...]

Early Signs of Osteoarthritis

by Yin Teing on December 25, 2007

in Arthritis,Caffeine,Older Adults

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 [...]

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- [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Motivational Sniplets (Archives)

by Yin Teing on December 20, 2007

in Exercising,Staying Motivated

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 [...]

Spot Reduction- does it work?

by Yin Teing on December 20, 2007

in Diets,Losing Weight

Spot reduction- targeting workout in order to lose fat on a specific part of the body. For instance, people will do a zillion sit ups in order to reduce the tummy. Or a thousand push ups for a firmer arms in order to fit into that evening sleeveless dress only to find that your abdomen [...]

There are times when I wake up feeling really tired because of active dreams (always seemed to have this problem and can’t seems to find a cure). During these times, I am so tempted to sleep longer- but I know that it seldom helps and I would have to deal with the prospect of a [...]