Diet – HEALTH FREAK MOMMY

Low Carb Meals

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by Shireen

I have cheat days over the weekends. But on weekdays, I try to stick to low-carb meals as best as I can. I love breads but because they’re high in carbs, I eat half a slice (if thick) or a slice (if thin) and spread it with nuts or seeds spread like peanut butter, almond…

Low-Carb Meals

Posted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 by Shireen

For people who don’t know me well, they think that I starve myself so that I look gaunt. There are some elderly relatives who always think that I don’t eat any food so that I look stick thin. So each time we meet up, they will comment about my weight and lecture me, duh ?…

My Keto Meal

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by Shireen

While I’m not a hardcore keto dieter, I have been a low-carb eater for over 20 years, ever since I was diagnosed with PCOS in the year 2000. When I first started to be on a low-carb diet, I was hardcore. I printed out a list of foods with their carbohydrate weight and ensured that…

Should You Do Intermittent Fasting During Menopause

Posted on October 16, 2021October 16, 2021 by Shireen

If you’ve been researching different fasting schedules and started ordering your own intermittent fasting mints, chances are you’re interested in trying out intermittent fasting for yourself. However, if you’re currently going through menopause, you may have some questions as to whether fasting is helpful or even safe during this time. Menopause can come with a…

Simple Secrets To A Svelte Figure – Portion Control

Posted on August 1, 2019August 3, 2019 by Shireen

For the past two months, I have brought almost ten of my old skirts and pants to the tailor to have the waist part tightened. I know that I’ve lost about 2kg since early this year. But what I didn’t realize was how much my waist has shrunk. It’s a frigging 3cm! No wonder my…

Keto Coconut Bread

Posted on July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 by Shireen

I love bread but have for the past few months started to consume bread sparingly, as part of my low-carb diet for better health and for a trimmer bod. I only choose whole grain breads made with wholemeal flour and occasionally buy flour-free sprouted wheat bread. I was really excited when I found out that…

How To Look And Feel Better With Natural Weight Loss Methods

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Shireen

Maintaining a healthy weight is important to your overall health. Obesity increases your risks for many health problems that can affect your quality of life. These health problems may include heart disease, stroke, depression, hypertension, diabetes and sleep apnea. However, if you want to lose weight, then you should make a lifestyle change. Read on…

Healthy Diet

Posted on October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 by Shireen

If working out and not eating your favorite treats doesn’t seem to pay off in your weight loss efforts, you may need to change a few habits. Exercise and making healthier eating choices are essential practical tips for weight management Nevada. Yet for many people, losing weight is not the problem. Keeping the pounds off…

Determination And Hard Work To Stay Slim Again

Posted on February 27, 2011February 27, 2011 by Shireen

As I was ransacking the storeroom to look for a Malay-English dictionary for Alycia last week, I stumbled upon some of the books that I had bought aeons ago on low-carb diet, including one on Atkins Diet. My attention diverted from the dictionary to the diet books immediately. I brought out the book on Atkins…

The Ultimate Website For Health and Fitness Freaks

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Shireen

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of wellnessdaily.com. All opinions are 100% mine. Ever since I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) almost 9 years ago, my life turned around (for the better, though I went through a lot of struggles) as I have learned to follow a disciplined exercise…

Choosing The Best Diet Pill

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Shireen

A good friend of mine once bought a very expensive brand of diet pill to help her lose the 15kg that she had gained after the birth of her second baby. Whilst the diet pill had helped her shed some of the weight, one of the nasty side effects of the pill is that it…

A Diet That Lets You Eat Food You Enjoy And Yet Lose Weight

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Shireen

Eight years ago, when my weight skyrocketed from 43kg to 48kg in just two months, I knew that something was really wrong with my body. Though I went on a diet, my weight just couldn’t go down. That prompted me to consult a gynecologist who later diagnosed me as suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)….