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Overcheating Means Punishments

By On · Leave a Comment · In Fitness

Last week was Chinese New Year and it was a horrendous horrendous week of cheating. When I say cheat, I really really went all out in cheating..

Now here’s something of a shocker.. I EAT!!

I do and just cause i workout does not mean i get to over eat or I get to eat whatever i want and how much of whatever i want.

People can make fun and say “oh.. Linora’s allergic to food” or  ”Oh Linora is nuts”. Yes i do admit that i am strict with my diet, i do it because i know my body and i know what happens when i let go. I know where my weaknesses are when it comes to eating and that is why i’m strict and fussy about my diet. Some people do not understand for a simple reason, they do not see the need to want to take care of their diet. Just a random rambling thought..

While i am strict, there are days where i let go…

So where was .. ah yes last week was a massive cheat week and yesterday was just nuts.. i’m not going to state it but i’ll just admit that i cheated a lot in my food and type of food intake. >.<

Today to ease my guilt, i went on a partial liquid diet.

Diet:
Morning: oats + walnuts + macadamia nuts. 
Snack: Green tea Venti latte with soy milk and very little sugar
Snack/Post workout:  Royal booster – Beetroot, green apple and Chlorophyll  & Body Builder Smoothie – Banana, strawberry, soy milk and low fat berry yoghurt.


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Workout
Cardio 60 mins
Ab crunches 500
Plank 2min-1min-1min

Win the Lose It!Package to Fitness First!

By On · 8 Comments · In Fitness, RedFM Life

I admit to being a gym junkie! Yes and i’m proud of it. Keeping up with a healthy lifestyle is honestly mad, insane and tragic sometimes. but it is something i choose. Diet is one thing to watch out for.. and of course having a good gym partner is a must to give you that extra boost to make you concentrate on your workouts..i’m very fortunate that i have the best gym partner in the world!

I have to eat rabbit / bird food every morning! First meal of the day, but it’s a necessity.

Anyway, while i digress about my sad sad healthy diet.. i want you to win something from me!! Check this out

I have this game called the RedFM Quick Workout, where you step o the RedFM Threadmill with me and burn a crazy amount of calories in the shortest period.. This game happens at the 12pm hour every weekday and you just need to call me at 0377281049 when i give the cue to call and answer as many questions as you can in 30seconds.  Then i will reward you with this!

 

Fitness First LOSE IT! Package worth RM600!!

 Lose IT! Program’s details as followed

  • Full membership access like normal member – all classes, steam and sauna, and hot yoga, excluding some services as designated by Fitness First (excluding rent DVD)
  • Free 2 Lose IT! guidebooks: Body Guide and Body Journal
  • 3 Personal Training sessions (valued at RM300)
  • Lose IT! 2 Fitness books (valued at RM100)
  • Special Lose IT! Team Workout class especially designed to optimize  calories burning within a short period

Is your interest peaked?? Jom win this! and workout with me ^_^

Here’s the thing there is no fast way to lose weight. I can testify to that. i’ve been yo-yoing with my weight and size for many years. But it till when i made the mental decision to want to be fit and healthy, that it’s slowly changing my life.. for the better!

Fitness First hastens the progress with the launch of its exclusive weight loss program, Lose It! That will help individuals lose up to 10 lbs in 4 weeks. Still find it incredulous, then check out this video for a better explanation.


Lose It! is a fitness plan that aims to help different individuals attain their short-term weight loss goals in a matter of weeks. Whatever the motivation is, Lose It! can help participants look good, stay healthy, be more energized, or get back to that desired dress size through the different exercise routines.

“We understand that time is now a luxury with people living multiple lives balancing their careers, families and friends and because of this, health and fitness have taken the back seat. With the introduction of Fitness First’s Lose It!, we will be able to provide people with a quick and effective work-out solution for individuals on the go”, said Mark Ellis, Fitness First Country Manager.

Lose It! was developed by The Biggest Loser Asia Trainer for two seasons and Fitness First’s Regional Fitness Manager, Dave Nuku and supported by Fitness First Regional Group Training Exercise Manager, Jacqueline Wong. The program was built to work for all body types. It’s designed to provide access to a defined period with a clear objective and an end result in mind. Lose It! is a flexible and personal exercise plan based on the individual’s weight loss goal versus the number of times he/she can commit to going to the gym.

The best part about this program is that it is determined and tailored fitted to one’s personal weight desire and needs, for instance, losing as much as 10 lbs in 4 weeks. “We developed the Lose It! Program for people who are currently not enrolled in a gym but are looking for a fast and effective way of losing weight,” said Dave Nuku, “ Aside from access to the gym, the program offers a Lose It! Body guide, body journal, three one hour one to one personal training sessions and team work out sessions. The team work out is a full hour of complete training that helps to improve cardiovascular, strength and flexibility of a person. It’s an exercise class done in groups which is fun and challenging. The exercises include games, plyometrics and circuit training.”

So if you want to win this Fitness First Package, then make a workout date with me on the RedFM Quick Workout by tuning in to RedFM 104.9 in Kuala Lumpur at the 12pm hour. Save this number into your phone 0377281049 and call me up then! Hope to talk to you soon!


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Full Body Circuit Workout

By On · 586 Comments · In Fitness

I’m making some changes to my Workout routines, so i’m now going with some circuit training and pumping up the cardio time. For those of you who want to try out something different.. this was my routine on Tuesday. Go as many as you can till failure. And remember to push push push!

Set 1 : Time 1 minute for each workout!

  • Blurpee
  • Normal Pushup on the toes
  • Stair climber

Set 2 : Time 45 seconds for each workout!

  • Jumping Blurpee
  • Stair Climber
  • Normal Pushup on the toes
  • Plank to Push up
  • Ab Crunches

Set 3 : Time 45 seconds for each workout!

  • Jumping Blurpee
  • Plank to Push up
  • Lower back extension
  • Ab Crunches
  • Leg Raises

 

Set 4 : Time 1 minute for each workout!

  • Stair Climber
  • Jumping Blurpee
  • Normal Pushups on the toes
  • 1 Leg Plank (30 seconds on each leg)
  • Leg Raises

 

Finally to kill it off.. or rather to slow it down. Cardio for 20-25 minutes. Walk it on high incline. Have a great workout and tell me how it went! ^_^

10 Ways To Getting Started in The Gym

By On · 12 Comments · In Fitness

This will be one of the first blog posts that will talk about me as a fitness nut.. So are you having trouble getting motivated to go to the dreaded gym? 0908-motivation.jpgLet me  just say, that it’s really really hard to try and motivate yourself. Especially if you are lazy. The world around us has made everything so convenient that we become comfortable. so comfortable that you are willing to let things slide. When i say slide, i’m referring to ones health and fitness level. I too have that guilty pleasure of where i’ll just say “Oh there’s always tomorrow, i can do it (gym it/sweat it out/whatever) then.” Truth of the matter is this.. when you say you will do it tomorrow… more often than not, you don’t. Because saying you will is lip service and actually doing it is another thing all together. ok so before i continue to rant. I’ll just jump straight to it. What is the few ways you can start yourself out into getting back into a healthy lifestyle? Here are just a few that i wanted to share.

  1. Don’t PROCRASTINATE The more you say you’ll do it tomorrow, you’ll never really get to starting. I highly suggest the minute you say you want to workout. Just get to it. Don’t waste another precious minute, sitting at the comp, chilling out with your drink. NO GET UP and go go go. I guarantee, usually the day you begin a workout, that will also be the day you don’t feel like stopping

2. Have a GOAL This is one of the best motivations for yourself. Look in the mirror, honestly ask yourself are you satisfied with your current physique or health regime? When you have a GOAL, you have a vision of what you want to attain. It could be that six pack, it could be just to get into that new pair of jeans. Whatever it is, set a goal. i find that in having goal, you have better focus and focus will give you drive. Make realistic goals of course, but then again i would also say, just aim big! When you aim for a big goal from your training sessions, you will see results faster.

3. Get someone to be your FITNESS WITNESS I personally always think it’s cool to declare how you want to reach your goal or put your words into action. I say this cause, it makes you accountable to what you’ve just said. So when you say you want to gym to someone, they can pretty much hold you accountable. Make sure you get a friend who has the same thinking as you. Some would call it a gym buddy. Its hard to find one, but always good to have. When one side slacks the other should.. i would think help in pushing the other. But don’t let their excuses be yours. If they can’t make it on a planned day, go alone.

4. Start with what you LIKE to do When starting out at the gym, don’t go doing a workout for a body part you dislike doing. Go straight for the ones that you have fun with. Working out is meant to be fun, so when it becomes a BCT – Bore, Chore and Torture – you’ve just killed your motivation. So if you happen to like doing only cardio do that (although a lot of people  i’ve met, HATE cardio lol), if you like working out on the arms then go do that. Start your first workout with something FUN! You’ll then feel like continuing the procedure. ^_~

5. Sign up to a GYM.. Ok wait wait,  let me clarify. You may not necessarily need to sign up to one, however in doing so. You become obligated to starting your gym regimen. Why? Simple your money is going down the drain if you don’t workout (**note this method may not work for everyone). So make use of the gym! You are already paying anyway, you might as well work it out to get your money’s worth.

6. Buy some new GYM CLOTHES AND GADGETS Another point i need to clarify. It does not only pertain to gym clothes by the way. It could also be you spending money to buy that new pair of shoes, or that new pair of earphones. You’ve already invested in items that is meant to help you get the body you want. This may seem pointless to you, but think of it this way. Say you’ve already bought that hot Nike top.. now don’t you wanna go show it off at the gym? Or say you’ve already bought that new Ipod. Now go make use of it! ^_^

7. Get a real GOOD MUSIC PLAYLIST A sure fire way to get you motivated. Listen to tunes that really kick ass! Music is one of the best motivators in the world. It sets the mood for you.  I know when i listen to songs like Usher’s More with the NBA players playing in the music video, it will always get me motivated. Plus listening to music, allows you to zone out and concentrate on what you need to do at the gym. Less talk more doing.

8. Find one CELEBRITY Do you envy the body of  celebrities? or maybe just one celeb? Take a picture of them and keep it in your phone, wallet, place it on your wall. Take a good look at that Celeb of your and say to yourself that you want to work to something close- if not- that bod. Get you mental strength churning to want to get up and make a change for yourself.

9.Watch the AN INSPIRING VIDEO LIKE BIGGEST LOSER I’m not sure about you, but out of all the reality series on television. I highly recommend you watch this one. no where else will you see such determination by people to want to lose weight and have a better lifestyle. You can make fun of it but seriously, this is an awesome show that has to be watched. If those contestants don’t motivate you, i don’t know what will. lol. :P If that doesn’t rock your boat… just get on youtube and go find a video that will get your blood boiling to get up and do something.

10. To attract the OPPOSITE SEX This is probably the most shallowest of reasons to head to the gym. Well gimme a break, it’s a known fact that the reason that anyone would want to look better – other than for themselves of course – is so they can attract the other gender. If meeting hunkie guys or cute girls at the gym is the way for you to workout, then hey go do it. Whatever that gets you motivated ^_~ i know it sounds shallow it does, but for some people this WORKS! Soooo  i wouldn’t knock it. :P

Remind yourself that nothing is going to change if you change nothing. In other words, if you don’t do your workout, your body is not going to have any reason to adjust as a result of that workout. You need to invest the time and effort to reap the rewards. There you go, the 10 ways to get yourself motivated to head to the gym. Now that you’re done reading this, go out there and make yourself proud by having a good sweat. ^_^

Sucker Punch Motivation!

By On · 704 Comments · In Blog It, Fitness

See i told you this post wasn’t going to be my last post about the Sucker Punch movie! ^_^


Yes I love the movie that much and yes i love how tough the girls are in the film. and yes i am bias a bit when i say the movie doesn’t suck. because i’m highly intrigued by the portrayal of females who can stand strong on their own feet.

i want to talk more about this video because i’m very inspired by how hard the girls trained for 3 months before the production of the film. Just so that they could look good, tough, fit and to work as a unit. Do you know that when you work out with people at the gym, you create a special bond. Cause you see each other get better, fitter and stronger.

That’s why it’s always good to have a gym buddy. Or at least a friend to go with you. It’s not a gimmick. Motivating yourself is a hard thing. It’s all in the mind, how much you want it. i’m not saying i have the body i want yet, but i do know i want to work hard!

So everyone work hard. Like Rocket says.. “it’s pure will”! And sooner or later you will see some results yo!

So how much do you want to push yourself?Can you tell im dying lol