Swimming For Exercise

So the pool pump motors are finally fixed and/or replaced at our local health club in the hotel and I can’t wait to go back and swim every morning for my exercise.  I loved swimming but haven’t swam for so long because the pool was closed for repair and they found that they had to replace the pool pump motors.  And yes, I had been very lazy and haven’t done a lot of walking to replace the swimming but now that the pool is open again – I’m all for going back tomorrow morning for a work out – hopefully I don’t get tire out or get out of breath so easily – since I haven’t swam for months.

Simply For Life

Simply for life had been around town for a few years now and I’ve seen some people who’ve had success with them – but no one wants to talk a lot about it for some reason.  And a customer of ours – who stopped going there – put on weight immediately, so as much as I would loved to try it out – I don’t really know what they are recommending?  just healthy food with no exercises ?  or healthy food with exercises ?  of course, if I don’t go sit for one of their talks – I certainly wouldn’t know what they are offering or how much it is to join right?  so I’m going to make an appointment this week and check it out – stay tuned.

Scrubs For My Favorite Nurses

A couple  of years ago, when I had my huge operation to take out my fibroid, the nurses down at the blood transfusion center treated me really well.  I’ve always kept in touch with them and each time I visit the doctors, I would drop in and say hi.  Some are transferred to another department but some are still there and I say these nurses don’t get enough credit.  So last Christmas, I decided to get some discount scrubs from Marcus and not just ordinary ones – some really fun looking scrubs as presents for them all.   They all loved the ones with the owl print and the scrubs sells from $5.99 – so they were really worth getting for these nurses.  I wished more patients would appreciate the good nurses a lot more.

Losing Weight Smart And Easy

As a diabetic – we all know that losing weight is the right way to go – but it sure isn’t easy right?  I can understand  – working – looking after a kid/kids – and housework – we sometimes don’t even have time to take a bath – usually a quick shower is all the time we can afford – so how can one find time for losing weight.

Well, you don’t have to set your goal too high or go combat style with your losing weight program  – a little at a time – is the way to go.  And yes, you have to make time for yourself and your health.  Work is important, so is the kids and housework and also the spouse – i can understand it – but one has gotta make time for yourself and your health and it’s not too late.

So make time for yourself – 30 mins a day is all it takes – you can make 30 mins just for yourself – don’t worry about the spouse needing the tv to watch a show or play a game, you deserve that half hour with the wii fit and aerobics.  Don’t feel bad about making time for yourself and get enough rest every day.

You Don’t Need To Look Frumpy Girl!

I tell all my pregnant girlfriends – they don’t need to look frumpy or clumsy when they are pregnant – because maternity dresses are not made the same way they were during our parents time.   I loved it when I see a pregnant woman taking care of herself and dressing up well.  As for me – when I was pregnant with Missy Moo – i was sick all the time – and not just morning sickness and the only time that would make me really happy was when i had to dress up and go out.  I didn’t have many maternity dresses because there were no maternity stores here – but these days – one can order them online – and some even have shipping free as well.  Now you can buy jeans, evening dresses, tops and bottoms at reasonable prices.  I loved my maternity bottoms – I still have them now – they carried me from 3months pregnant to 9 months – I loved the material and you can wash it like normal.   So gals – you don’t need to look frumpy when you are pregnant – some people don’t want to get pregnant because they can’t dress up – but you are wrong gal!  you can still look your best.

Feeding Your Kid Healthy

Sometime I cringed when I see the food that Missy Moo’s friends eat – I can’t imagine feeding Missy Moo the same way her friends are being fed.  We cook our meals at home for Missy Moo especially when she is going to school – and we buy fresh food and cook them as fresh as we can.   Feeding your kid healthy is important – but you also have to give her time to play, jump around and roll around the floor once in a while.   We haven’t eaten at Macdonald’s the whole summer – because besides home cooked food – the only junk food she eats is fish and chips and only once a week at the most.   We give her lots of fruits but that doesn’t mean she don’t get treats – she does – but while her friends’ parents give them a whole bag of junk – Missy Moo only get 1 or 2 pieces.  I’m happy that we trained Missy Moo this way – because if she does wanna stuff herself silly – she can – but we know she will feel so sick and she will regret it big time.  Feeding your kid healthy is important – but it’s just as important to educate them.

Exercising With New Ping Pong Table

While Missy Moo was at the Y – last week doing her karate class – i sat at the recreation room waiting to pick her up.  But as soon as she got out – she wanted to play with the toys at the recreation room and one of them was at the ping pong table aka table tennis.  I used to play table tennis in school because the bats were cheap to buy when we were kids – and I played pretty well at it too.  But it had been a long time since i played ping pong but am glad that I was able to give Missy Moo some ping pong tips .  We played for like 30mins and I was sweating profusely – that reminded me that playing ping pong is also a form of exercise and I’ve seen some people selling ping pong tables on the yard sale at home.  So if I do see one cheap enough I might just get one to put in our basement and use the ping pong table as a form of exercise – especially during winter.  Now Mr Moo can’t say there are no games he can play with me – for I refused to play computer games or game console games with him.  I love playing games but just not those you have to sit around and become a potato couch.

Boosting One’s Confidence

My grandmother used to say that you are first judged by your looks and dressing before your personality – and in many ways I have to agree with her.  As we all know – the pretty girls always gets what they want and they get away with just about everything – pure evil right?  When people say that the inner beauty is more important – that’s just pure bullshit – hahahh!!  pardon my language – but it’s the truth.  From a very young age – I learned that you have to dress appropriately to be treated the way you want people to treat you.  Dress up in sandals and shorts and walk into Louis Vuitton boutique and see if the shop girls will rushed to serve you – nope! and i don’t blame them – and fully understand it too – not that i agree with them.  But it’s only you that can make other people respect you by dressing up appropriately right?

So I’m starting Missy Moo young – and even though Mr Moo doesn’t believe in dressing up and love his jeans and t-shirt – me and Missy Moo are quite different. Even if we were just going to the neighborhood grocery store – i would put on my sterling silver pandora and some lip gloss before heading out.   First one have to learn to respect ourselves – then others will – if i were to go out in my PJs – then people will treat me the PJ way.  So if you want to boost your own confidence – make sure you are dress appropriately.

Health Booster

I knew I was missing my papaya for some reason – you see – the papaya has such rich ingredients in it – it helps – keep our skin nourish – so I read. The papaya carries powerful enzyme papain which helps to moisturize one’s skin from the inside.  It also helps to break down food in the body aiding digestion!  oh my!!  no wonder I always feel that my food is not always digested properly.   The papaya also helps with premature aging – now I have to go look for some papaya to eat.  Ever since moving to Canada – I haven’t eaten any papaya – so sad right?  darn!

Other benefits of the papaya include:

Apply it to your skin, eat it, drink the juice – reap the benefits of this lovely tropical fruit while swimming in the awesome health benefits that the papaya provides.

When You Are Over 45 Years Old

When you turn 45 and above – you will noticed that things are not quite the same anymore  – well – you probably noticed it when you turned 35 but refuses to admit it – like yours truly.   But seriously, at 46  – things are definitely beyond – trying to ignore it and kidding yourself – hahah!  I look at Missy Moo every night when she sleeps and admire the smooth and taut skin she has – those days are over for me – of course – but wait a minute – life ain’t over for me – so I have to do something about it right?  even if it is not the same – I need to try and look good – after all 46 is still a long way from retiring or being my grandmother and even then my grandmother still wants to buy the best perfume – muahhahaha!!

I don’t go out in the sun too long – but I still need to put on sunscreen because the harmful UV rays can still get me and I have to watch out for age spots – so don’t forget – if you are my age – make sure you do the same too.  Protect yourself and your skin from the sun.

I also try to eat fish at least twice a week and not just fish and chips – but real baked salmon from home.  Some people who don’t like fish or sardine – can take some Omega 3 supplement that you can find easily in health stores.  Lucky for me – I love baked salmon with lots of garlic – so I’m good there.

I read a long time ago that hot long baths and showers are not good for old skin like mine – and I have to admit – I’m bad when it comes to that – I love long showers and try and stay in the shower for longer than I need.    And moisturizing one’s skin is also very important – but I only do it after a shower – and not unless – but eh.   I should actually moisturize my skin in the morning too – before going to work – so I’ll have to work on that – i need more time!!!   And lastly – the good thing about me is – I don’t drink nor smoke – now that may be the reason why ppl think I don’t look my age – I may be 46 but they say I look more like in my mid 30s – hahaha!! woohoo!!  so yes!  I keep reminding myself – I have to do all the above and now at  46 I have to seriously do more.

I Went Swimming

Yup! i went swimming for the first time after months of not swimming and guess what ?  the water was too shallow in the hotel’s pool – darn!  i would have loved to swim some laps – that’s for sure!  But I did get to swim some and realized that I need to exercise my tummy muscles – I felt the pull while i was swimming and paddling my feet.  It felt good – to be honest – and it wasn’t strenuous exercise  but the town I lived in only have one pool and that’s the YMCA and that itself – swimming is scheduled and very expensive. I used to swim a lot when I was bad home – but now that everything is so restricted with the facility available – I have given myself – a lot of excuses not to swim – so I’m going to have to look for alternative.

Feeling Confident

Feeling confident needs some work – as we all know.  Not only has one gotta take care of our health which is 1000% most important but looking good and taking care of your personal hygiene is darn important too.  I started using  anti aging products when I turned 40 – even though my wrinkles haven’t appeared yet at that time but I know they will start creeping up really soon.   But like my mom used to say – prevention is better than cure.  And some 40 years ago – my mother was using the oil of Ulan – because there were no anti-aging products like they do now.  We are so lucky – that we have so many products that we can try and use – to repair our confidence to face the world.  Whether you are a stay at home mom or working mom – it’s important to take care of yourself and by ignoring those wrinkles doesn’t mean that it is not there.

Torn Between No Sugar But Lots Of Calories

I love to eat nuts and fruits – but after becoming a diabetic – I have to watch what i eat – because both nuts and fruits contains more sugar than some cheesies.  How ironic right?  Yup! very !  but the cheesie has lots of calories as compared to the nuts and fruits of course – but what should I eat ?  nuts/fruits or cheesies?   *sigh* – there is a no win situation for me is there. I’m gonna have to check with my doctor about this situation – I’m always torn every time I need a snack.

Go Away Acne!

Missy Moo is sick – up the entire night puking – 8 times as she tells everyone at the store today.  Nope we didn’t let her go to school nor her after school program of course and since we didn’t get to sleep at all last nite – till this morning 8am, my dear acne came back.  I just got over it – a few days ago – by drinking lots of water – but I guess with hormonal acne – you can help it.   So when you see acne on my face – it’s most likely I didn’t get enough rest – and Missy Moo or Mr Moo is sick.  But what can you do eh – the JOYs of motherhood as I tell everyone.

An Hour Of Walk For Diabetic People

Spring is almost here and I can’t wait for the weather to get warmer – I made a resolution to take time to walk an hour everyday before lunch and then go for a simple lunch of salad and chicken – plus most importantly be able to sit and not have to worry about work for an hour.  There is 24hrs a day and I know that I need to take time out for myself and not be stuck in my chair everyday – it’s so unhealthy.  So as soon as the weather warms up – I’m getting my ipod out and start walking with a magazine – and settle down and have a quiet lunch before heading back to work.   Hurray for me!

Snack Without The Extra Calories

Snacking without the extra calories is not only for diabetics I think – I think no one wants to put on more calories than they should.   So here are a few examples – on some of the snacks that wouldn’t put you out or make you worry about the extra calories – do try them – recommended by diabetic living and things I would eat and snack on.

Pear and cheese is one of them – Raisin and pumpkin seeds (but be careful with the raisin – because it’s very sweet and must contain high content of sugar), half a whole wheat bagel with some low fat swiss cheese or cheese toast made from whole grain melba toast – 3 slices and my favorite – is apple and peanut butter – try the low fat peanut butter and you can also try crackers and cheese – of course go for the whole wheat crackers and the low fat cheese please.  Well, these are the few that I eat – hope it helps you as much as it did for me.

An Appointment With My Dental Hygienist

So I went to clean my teeth today -  it was ok – but I feel really bad for my hygienist because she had to work so hard to get out all those tar and gunk on my teeth.  But I’m glad I went – even though I was charged more – I think it may be because of having to do more work on my teeth.  Now that my teeth is healthy and white – I can’t wait to get back to doing my step aerobics and yoga everyday.  If all else failed before May’s wedding – I’m going to get some weight loss pills -  desperate situation, requires desperate action.   Poor PB a $135 poorer.  Wish me luck everyone.

Inspirational Weight Loss Stories

You would be surprised how much successful  and real weight loss stories inspires fat people like me.  Yes!  I’m getting FATTER!!!   I’ve been having so much good food! it’s crazy!!!  i can’t help it !! i just love good food!!  what can i say right?  I live to eat – while Mr Moo eat to live and he once again told the friends tonight during a dinner.   But yes ! every time I have a setback – I read these success weight loss stories and I’m back being a good girl and watching what I eat all over again.  I can’t help it – I’m an emotional eater – I eat when I’m happy – and I eat when I’m sad!  I need motivation !

Durian Feast

Durian doesn’t come by easily for me here in Canada – so when I had gotten some frozen ones – brought back by a Vietnamese lady who was in the city – fresh !  what did we do?  we had a durian fest – but as you all know – durian is high in cholesterol and also lots of calories  but I figured I don’t eat them often – so I should feast on them when I get a chance.  But after having the sweet and fleshy durians – guess what?  i felt so guilty – and fat!  I now need some good diet pills that work coz’ I’m attending a cultural festival at the end of the week – and I can’t be looking bulgy right?  so besides the diet pills – I am eating less this week – and also exercising a lot and giving up on my coffee too – i need to be able to get into my dress for the event.

Very Dry Winter Skin

This year my skin seems to be the worst – in all my years here in Canada – in fact some days they are so bad – my knuckles cracks its skin – and it can be very painful.  I don’t know if it is the store – that is dry or the home – both I spend as much time in.  Missy Moo has a humidifier in her room – so I may try and use it in our room instead and see if it helps – in the meantime – I’m going to try and moisturize even the heels of my feet – whenever I get the time.  I’m using Body Shop’s Cocoa butter – and I’m hoping it will help soon.