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And hence less inclined to take pictures and review them - bad!!
Taking baby steps to come back on track!
Amazing Wellness Spring 2016
Discovered this magazine not long ago. Now let's explore the Spring edition.
years. Progesterone is a progestational hormone that supports the development of the fetus. Estrogen builds the “nest” and promotes ovulation. Less progesterone equals relative estrogen dominance.
What is estrogen dominance? Estrogen dominance is characterized by more aggressive behavior, heavier bleeding, tender breasts, easier weight gain, water retention, bloating, anxiety or panic attacks, crying for no reason, carbohydrate cravings, headaches, acne, cold sores, asthma attacks, sinus congestion, and increased seizure rate (shitez I already notice a slight increase of those in red. I'm ruined). Taking natural progesterone can help balance all these crazy symptoms, but so can cleaning up your lifestyle and avoiding endocrine disruptors such as soft plastics, chemicals, drugs, pesticides, and GMOs (what are soft plastics??).
Solution? Consistently taking these supplement. Vitamin B6 (50 to 100 mg daily) and magnesium (start with 500mg at bedtime). Zinc can also help reduce the production of prolactin, a stress hormone; take 30–50 mg daily.
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 | Labels: 2016, Amazing Wellness, Beauty, Health, Magazine, Nutrition | 0 Comments
Elle Malaysia April 2015
This month's copy is 230 pages thick; sounds great yeah?
I've decided not to include pictures - too time consuming for me.
However, after flipping 90 pages I still have no idea why I picked this copy up. Sure there are the usual advertorials (by the way, Chanel is everywhere now eh?). But at the page 90 mark, I expect to come across at least 1 (pretty reasonable expectation I'd say) intriguing article, or a tempting wearable fashion spread. None, pft!
Those "fashionable"clothes are probably really "famous and belong to the creme de la creme pile". But really, I have yet to come across ladies dressed in any of those since.. never? Not in Japan (excuse Harajuku), Seoul, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok. No one really wear those to work, do they? I must be hibernating in the cave all this while...
Ok, now lets jump to page 114 - Sun Catcher.
Now I'm smiling a little. Hot looking bikini there - I like how the green and red are quite muted, making them look kind of elegant, rich. (Bikini workout for some toning please!) The content of the article is basic, nothing that I (we) don't already know.. over exposure causes skin and hair damage; some good amount of sun is good for health.
The rest of the magazine.. I just wasn't really attracted to anything. A few pictures of nicely decorated home.
So that was it. Not impressed, sorry.
Maybe better luck next issue?
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 | Labels: Elle, Elle Malaysia, Magazine | 0 Comments
Workout for Body and Mind
After the recent case of me forgetting to use my cash vouchers and see them expiring; today as soon as I receive my MPH rebate voucher I headed to the bookstore.
I had a leisurely time browsing and reading some magazines. Have been back on track with workouts so wanted to add some motivation in. I am into Russian Twist.. and love the sore on my obliques lol.
BodyFit seems like a good read. I like it after a few past issues. Nothing too dramatic or crazy. A good mix of tips, food and beauty too. I don't buy every issue. The 15 min slim down topic caught my attention. I'm a lazy bugger sometimes :P
So I came across another book by Dr Sheh Seow Wah and instantly decided how to use my voucher. I've been reading his book on Chinese Management and connect to it. So I thought I would give Strategic Way a go.
Haven't been my happiest lately so I wanted to amp up my reading to feed my soul..
Saturday, September 28, 2013 | | 0 Comments
Ladyboys: The Secret World of Thailand Third Gender
Publisher: Maverick House, 2008
Pages: 291
Sunday, August 25, 2013 | Labels: Thai, Transgender | 0 Comments
A Small Surprise
Sunday, March 24, 2013 | Labels: Borders, Hauls | 0 Comments
Bonjour, Happiness! Secrets to Finding Your Joie de Vivre
Publisher: Citadel Press
Pages: 226
I was at the Jakarta airport waiting for my flight, walking towards the terminal. And there was a smallish bookshop. I couldn't resist not going, so in I went. It was rather difficult to browse as the shop is really small and books were everywhere.
Some how my eyes spotted 2 books on French related topics. Yep I got both books haha (forgot how much they cost). I actually started the other book first but I wasn't interested enough to finish it, so I switched to this one.
Interesting.. Ooh la la!
In summary, there are things I learned, things I disagree and things I find quirky. Jamie referenced some blogs, books and sites - these introduced me to more reading options!
I don't quite agree in not apologizing when one is late. Its just rude to be late, what more just pretend no one cares just as long as you're gorgeous. Its basic manners to respect time...
I quite like these ideas (actually we all should):
- Making effort to look good. Well, I confess most times, I'm just too lazy to make that extra effort. I am particular about clean clothes and looking neat. But to make my face flawless and perfect hair before heading out is just too troublesome. I somehow want to be chic all the time. No pain, no gain... so...
- Wear matching undies. She suggests 3 pairs of panties to 1 bra in terms of colour (maybe fabric too). No cheap looking ones though. It has to ooze elegance and style, lol. So that gives us that secret inner confidence. Really? While I don't mis-match my undies, I don't think much about lingeries. I find the thought of dressing up innies too troublesome.
- Walk more. Maybe to everywhere. Err.. no. Not to everywhere. If I'm at the beach / village / places with cleaner air - yes perhaps. But under the scorching sun? I plan to run more regularly late evening though. When it is cooler.
- Focus on eating good food. Not expensive good, but healthy good. There are so many diets out there, but heard of Parisian Diet? Least restrictive, you can take chocolates, cheese, wine etc. We just need portion control. And hey, they stay out of the kitchen in between meals. How chic?
- Eat, Just Eat. Not in front of the TV - who is guilty of this? Turn on some jazz if you want, but focus on the food, not multitasking. Stay away from Facebook please.. or Angry Birds. In my part of the world, I don't have 3 hours for lunch, I'd be fired from my job :P Hence just make full use of the 1 (pathetic) hour I am entitled..
Sunday, February 24, 2013 | Labels: French | 0 Comments
Food for the Hungry Missus
Monday, February 18, 2013 | Labels: Magazine, MPH | 0 Comments
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