Blog hopping

I just felt like blog hopping....I blog hopped my friends' blog and there was one post on the regular questions that thrown onto singles like I am...."Bila nak kahwin?" and there's a following reason that they(the one who questioned) made up themselves like:
"Tulah sibuk sangat.."
"Tulah cerewet...."
"Tulah takmo simpan duit..."
and probably many more reasons but then I laughed when I read that cos I got myself one hell of a funny reason as to why this soon-to-be 30year old has not tied the not yet. She was asking her daughter what I was working as ....the answer was of course I am a nurse.....then on another day she asked which hospital am I working at....the answer is of course "IMH" and this was what she said after that " Ooooo patutlah tak kahwin2....." in english "Ooooo that's why la he's not married yet..."

LoL......farnie.....at my expense....

6 habits, lean mid section

Taken off men'shealth magazine. 6 habits for a leaner mid-section.

1. WAKE UP TO WATER
Imagine not drinking all day at work – no coffee, no water, no diet soft drink. At the end of an eight-hour shift, you’d be pretty parched. Which is precisely why you should start rehydrating immediately after a full night’s slumber. From now on, drink at least 450ml of chilled water as soon as you rise in the morning. German scientists recently found that doing this boosts your metabolism by 24 per cent for 90 minutes afterwards. (A smaller amount of water had no effect.) What’s more, a previous study determined that muscle cells grow faster when they’re well hydrated. A general rule of thumb: Guzzle at least 3.8 litres of water over the course of a day.

2. EAT BREAKFAST EVERY DAY
A University of Massachusetts study showed that men who skip their morning meals are four-and-a-half times more likely to have bulging bellies than those who don’t. So within an hour of waking, have a meal or protein shake with at least 250 calories.

British researchers found that breakfast size was inversely related to waistline size. That is, the larger the morning meal, the leaner the midsection. But keep the meal’s size within reason: A 1,500-calorie plate of fried noodles is really two breakfasts, so cap your intake at 500 calories. For a quick way to fuel up, try this recipe: Prepare a package of instant oatmeal and mix in a scoop of whey protein powder and half a cup of blueberries.

3. AS YOU EAT, REVIEW YOUR GOALS…
It’s important to stay aware of your mission. University of Iowa scientists found that people who monitored their diet and exercise goals most frequently were more likely to achieve them than goal setters who rarely reviewed their objectives.

4. …AND THEN PACK YOUR LUNCH
This habit should be as much a part of your morning ritual as showering. Here’s what you can pack into your cooler:
• An apple (to eat as a morning snack)
• Two slices of cheese (to eat with the apple)
• A 500- to 600-calorie portion of leftovers (for your lunch)
• A pre-mixed protein shake or 450ml of milk (for your afternoon snack)
By using this approach, you’ll keep your body well fed and satisfied throughout the day without overeating. You’ll also provide your body with the nutrients it needs for your workout, no matter what time you exercise. Just as important, you’ll be much less likely to be tempted by the office candy bowl. The rule is simple: Don’t eat anything that’s not in the cooler.

5. EXERCISE THE RIGHT WAY
Everyone has abs, even if people can’t always see them because they’re hidden under a layer of flab. That means you don’t need to do endless crunches to carve out a six-pack. Instead, you should spend most of your gym time burning off blubber. The most effective strategy is to combine weightlifting and high-intensity interval training. According to a recent University of Southern Maine study, half an hour of
pumping iron burns as many calories as running at a six-minute-per-mile (1.6km) pace for the same duration. And it has the added benefit of helping you build muscle.
What’s more, unlike aerobic exercise, lifting has been shown to boost metabolism for as long as 39 hours after the last repetition.

Similar findings have been noted for intervals, which are short, all-out sprints interspersed with periods of rest. For the best results, do a total-body weight-training workout 3 days a week, resting at least a day between sessions. Then do an interval-training session on the days in between.

6. SKIP THE LATE SHOWS
You need sleep to unveil your six-pack. That’s because lack of shut-eye may disrupt the hormones that control your ability to burn fat. For instance, University of Chicago scientists recently found that just three nights of poor sleep may cause your muscle cells to become resistant to the hormone insulin. Over time, this leads to fat storage around your belly.

To achieve a better night’s sleep, review your goals again 15 minutes before bedtime. And while you’re at it, write down your plans for the next day’s work schedule (as well as any personal chores you need to accomplish). This can help prevent you from lying awake worrying about tomorrow (“I have to remember to respond to Raymond’s e-mail”), which can cut into your quality snooze time.

broke no worries

I am near broke and I am not 1bit unhappy although a little worried la, cos I need some dough for the Phuket and Jakarta trips (although my flight's sponsored for Jakarta!) and for the insurance renewal come June and not mentioning my new insurance plan monthly and my savings plan...
Whoah....I guess I'll be losing alot of weight come next month....LoL

And why I am so almost broke yet happy? Many reasons babe....

Yesterday Chris Martin and the gang made my day! Awesome...although I am not a HUGE fan but I still like their songs and the closest to 'Live' I've only watched their DVDs and yesterday was ubber awesome. They rock, no words can describe how I felt yesterday, it's like a musical orgasm.
Those who weren't there, you don't know what you have just missed....hehehe. Even just now, I was frantically searching for my CDs which I stashed somewhere and my guess is, it's probably still in Bukit Batok.

And life has been pleasant lately....even at work....
Everyones been nice to me....even the patients....
My eyes, nothing wrong with it, after the specialist check up...it's only tired eyes...
My knees, less pain although I will still need the op.
Everything's just so kind to me. I'm just so blessed lately. Alhamdullilah.

So you see, it's not about the money......that's secondary although it's necessary....:)