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No Sugar Cravings Anymore

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 by Shireen

I’m trying to put on a just a teeny weeny bit of weight back. Just before CNY, my weight went down to 44.1 kg. That’s almost my weight when I was a teenager! It’s a surprise that after my fibroid removal 1.5 years ago, my body just does not crave for anything sweet anymore. Foods…

Hungry Girl and HFM’s Exercise Regimen

Posted on September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 by Shireen

My 13-year old dancing, fighting and drama queen has a voracious appetite. I am in awe at how her digestive system can process food at such amazing speed as she eats every two to three hourly! She usually has a pretty heavy breakfast at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. and by 10:30 a.m. or 11…

What You Eat Is What You Are

Posted on May 21, 2018May 22, 2018 by Shireen

Today I had Tosei Rawa for brunch. It’s been a while since I last had it. Drama Queen ordered a Maggie Mee Goreng, much to my objection. But that contriving Drama Queen said “but it’s just once in a while, not like I eat it every day or every week” that I succumbed to her…

Keeping Fit And Trim

Posted on May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 by Shireen

As a mother, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy workout routine. After all, the children have their needs and the pile of papers at work is growing by the moment. However, none of those things matter if you’re in disarray. You can’t be of service to anyone if you can’t take care of…

4 Ways to Stay Motivated When It’s Cold Outside

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Shireen

On the approach to summer, you diet and exercise in an attempt to achieve the ever sought after, perfect beach body. Then, summer arrives. You look great. You feel confident, and it’s warm, so you keep it up. You go to the gym or out for runs in the sunshine. You eat salads and drink…

Walk Faster!

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Shireen

I was flipping through The Sun papers today and saw this very interesting article. My habitual way of walking fast involuntarily is beneficial to my heart and can be life-saving! Read the article: So it’s proven. Research studies have confirmed that people who walk faster have healthier hearts than their slow-walking counterparts. I also observe…

Exercise And Eating Clean

Posted on October 13, 2016October 21, 2016 by Shireen

Before I share what I cooked again, I’d like to share with you some of my many accounts in my Journey To Fitness. Just in case my posts on food and nothing-to-shout-about dishes bore you to brink of death 😀 All food and no exercise spells trouble for your body and I kid you not. Exercise…

No More Excuses! Get Fit Without Joining A Gym!

Posted on October 5, 2016October 5, 2016 by Shireen

Many of us think that fitness depends on our ability to own a gym membership. If you don’t join a gym, you can’t get fit, right? Wrong, there are so many ways to get fit without joining a gym. And, I’ve listed some of the most genius ideas down below: Start Running Running is an…

Healthy Tuesday – 2 August 2016

Posted on August 2, 2016June 7, 2017 by Shireen

I woke up feeling zombified today. I’ve not had a single day of sleeping in the whole of last week. Monday through Sunday started at 4:45 am for me, with each day ending around 11-ish pm. When I don’t get a day or two of catching up on my beauty sleep for that week, the…

Top 4 Bodyweight Exercises For Building Muscle

Posted on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 by Shireen

Most people think that bodyweight exercises are pointless, and you should only lift weights. Well, I’m here to tell you that they’re completely wrong. There are some great exercises out there that will help you build muscle and increase strength. To help prove my point, here are four of the best: Push Ups If you…

Three Strategies To Get Your Health On Track In 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015August 7, 2015 by Shireen

In a world where debilitating diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent, many people are seeking health solutions that will empower them to lead positive lives free of illness. If this is your health objective, it’s important to know that there are several wellness strategies you can implement to start living in a more enriching way. Here…

Random Things On A Friday – 31 July 2015

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Shireen

As July 2015 ends today, I ended the last day of the month by embarking on a new fitness regime this morning! With creaky and achy knees that give way whenever I run on the road, I have decided to give running and brisk walking a break to heal my aging knees. Inspired by the…

Awesome Rawsome Lunch – 2 April 2015

Posted on April 3, 2015April 3, 2015 by Shireen

Yesterday was awesome rawsome lunch day for me. I do that twice or thrice a week, for lunch. Today is yet another day of going raw for lunch, well almost, but I will be adding an egg to increase my hemoglobin levels. I am anemic, caused by heavy menses, which in turn is contributed by…

BaNaNa Fitness Special Bootcamp Exercise @ Plaza Damaz

Posted on August 14, 2014August 14, 2014 by Shireen

Hear ye hear ye all you fitness buffs and those who intend to melt away your belly fat to have a fabulous bod! A friend of mine is organizing a BaNaNa Fitness Training (special bootcamp exercise) and has asked my help to spread the word around. My hubs has been attending this bootcamp at our…

Preventing Cancer as a Family

Posted on November 12, 2013November 13, 2013 by Shireen

“Prevention is better than cure”, we have often hear this, but how many of us actually practice it? All of us are aware of the threat posed by cancer, and there are actually many simple ways that we can practice together as a family to lower the risk of getting cancer. Adopting a healthy lifestyle…

A Health Freak Mommy’s Breakfast

Posted on September 10, 2013September 10, 2013 by Shireen

The below plate of raw goodness was my breakfast during our stay at Hilton Sentral two Sundays ago. Many people will attack the ham, bacon, sausages, nasi lemak, pancake, muffins and desserts counters first but for me, it is straight to the fresh juice counter. My health savvy girls know that they are to eat…

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