A friend recently asked me if lifting dumbbells, kettlebells, and resistance bands is easy because, in my workout videos, it looks effortless. The truth is, it isn’t easy at all. Even lifting a pair of 3kg dumbbells (6kg in total) while doing lunges, squats, shoulder presses, or arm raises takes a surprising amount of effort….
My breakfast today. 😊 Two soft-boiled eggs topped with crispy meat floss, chickpeas with melted butter, and half a steamed sweet potato with grass-fed butter. A simple breakfast that’s high in protein, packed with nutrients, and keeps me feeling full and satisfied for longer. Lately, I’ve been trying to cut back on bread, refined carbs,…
Last night, my parents and I attended a fundraising dinner organised by the Living Faith Methodist Church, Ipoh, thanks to three complimentary tickets from one of Mum’s former students. Mum was only 18 when she taught this lovely lady, who was just 10 years old at the time. More than six decades later, they’ve remained…
My 80-year-old mum has suffered multiple falls over the years, resulting in broken wrists, a fractured shoulder, head injuries, and even broken teeth. At her age, she simply cannot afford another serious fall. Like many seniors, she struggles with low muscle mass, weak hands and legs, fragile bones, and chronic aches and pains. But doing…
Of my three daughters, I am closest to my youngest. Perhaps it is because of everything we have gone through together since the day she was born. Because of her health issues, I was fiercely protective of her. I breastfed her until she was over three years old, and much of my life revolved around…
When my second daughter, Sherilyn, was younger, she was full of energy—almost like there was a motor inside her that never switched off. She couldn’t sit still for long, her attention in class wandered easily, and she talked non-stop. Even when she was sitting or walking, her hands were always moving, touching, fidgeting. At that…
Today, Mum skipped her usual morning walk and spent almost the entire day in the kitchen — from morning right through the afternoon. And honestly, the kitchen smelled like pure comfort and love all day long. First, she made me a double chocolate keto mug cake using coconut flour, an egg, unsweetened cocoa powder, and…
My 3 daughters have all worked part-time at a cafe in our neighbourhood in KL. Sherilyn started there at 16, working weekends while studying, to partially fund her multiple dance classes. Then Alycia followed suit, though she has since stopped after starting her full-time job. Recently, Cass joined the team too. I told Cass that…
Tonight’s spread: stir-fried bell peppers with fish cake, stir-fried chicken with ginger, garlic, big onions, soy sauce and Chinese cooking wine, pumpkin + corn kernel + chicken feet soup, air-fried small fish, and black rice with basmati rice. Simple, wholesome, comforting and so yummy. Best part? Probably less than RM30 to feed the 3 of…
It’s funny how after living away from my daughters, I somehow became even closer to them — especially to Cass, my youngest. Now, every time we meet, we have endless things to talk about, almost like two best friends catching up after not seeing each other for ages. Yesterday in KL, we talked non-stop, even…
Today, I made a day trip to KL for my youngest daughter Cass’s SPM award ceremony. Proud mama moment? Absolutely. But the journey? Let’s just say the universe had jokes. It started with a 5am train. I’ve never taken such an early train in my entire life. Waking up at 2.10am sounded like a terrible…
Not consuming enough protein can lead to several health issues, especially for women over 50. Some common signs of insufficient protein intake include fatigue and weakness, muscle loss and decreased strength, brittle hair and nails, excessive hair fall, dry and thinning skin, and a weakened immune system. That is why it’s important to include enough…
For years, stretch mark care was mostly centered around one idea: moisturizing stretched skin. Rich body butters, belly oils, and heavy creams dominated the category, all promising softer, smoother, more comfortable skin during pregnancy. But the category has been evolving quickly. Today, more consumers are looking beyond hydration alone and paying closer attention to elasticity…
This morning, my mum made a rich and delicious chocolate mug cake using the microwave oven. Preparation took only about 15 minutes, and the baking time was just 90 seconds. It turned out so moist, chocolaty, and incredibly good. That was her little Mother’s Day gift to me. 🥰 Later at around 2pm, Alycia, who…
What we wear can reflect our personality, lifestyle and faith. Some Christians who have strong faith and belief like to wear Christian clothes as a way to express their love for Jesus, their saviour. Modern Christian clothing is fashionable and when paired with the right accessories, a touch of makeup and matching shoes, can be…
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