Meoww

Soccer Fan

Myths on losing weight

Most women think they are overweight even to someone who weighs only 55kg. Having the common belief, we banded together and formed a club. A club that started with one of our lunch buddies whining of her not losing enough weight, despite the diet she had gone through. A 6 member club with one common objective; to fit, the very least into a dress with 2 sizes less. Every one of us had our own way and during our pursuit, we came across few myths which we thought could help us achieve our goals.

Myth 1: Download an application that will track down your calorie intake into your smart phone.

This was my idea of losing weight; of keeping track of what I ate. So every time we go out for lunch, I would whip out my smart phone and start calculating the calorie of each meal that we were about to order. That normally ended up of us having miserable clear vegetable soup or the 6 of us having to share one measly dessert of ‘Kueh Seri Muka’ with portions that would not even satisfy hamsters. At the end, it was an utterly depressing lunch experience. By the third lunch outing, I was threatened with bodily harm to not even logged on to that application. Hence, it was banished from my phone.

Myth 2: Do a rigorous exercise.

One of the members believed that exercising is the ultimate method. Since she wanted to shed the most kilos, she believed that she needs to exercise more than the rest of us. While we are contented in doing just 12 squats a day, she chose to do a hundred. She did burn a lot of calories but it practically rendered her immobile. Her legs and thighs were sore as though they were punched by Mohamad Ali. We ended up doing her errands for her that requires mobility.

At the end of the day, all of us agreed that no amount of smart applications could help us reduce our weight, nor any rigorous exercises could do too. All we need is a continuous self motivation and strong will power.

Sometimes we have to loose something precious ..

Busy was an understatement. I accepted too many cake orders and at the same time -- work piled up faster than it could be completed.

To top it all .. last week KL traffic was one of the worst .. even though Papago GPS was designed to capture road traffic -- there was no infrastructure to facilitate! Qualsys Communication could have worked with Papago and make a hell lot of money out of this.

Anyway today at lunch we met Mr. SY. He was alone. Suddenly it dawn upon me .. that most of the Presidents would go out lunch alone. I asked him that .. "Are you alone? It must be very lonely at the top kan?" . His face changed; showed that he was amazed that I made that statement .. so I continue saying .." I usually see Mr. SB alone at lunch. So I guess the Presidents prefer to eat alone" His answer surprised me more .. he said " That is the only way to avoid gossip"

So is that how it is .. sometimes we have to loose something precious, in order to receive something priceless?

Book Journal 2012

1. 7th Jan 2012 - Married Lovers by Jackie Collins

2. 14th Jan 2012 - Glitz by Louise Bagshawe

3. 22nd Jan 2012 - Fame by Tilly Bagshawe

4. 13th Feb 2012 - I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella

5. 18th Feb 2012 - Do Not Disturb by Tilly Bagshawe
6.  7th June 2012 - The Go-To Girl by Louise Bagshawe
7. November 2012 - Tease by Immodesty Blaize

Love Birds

Day 1 without my Boss

It has been a raining season here. The clouds were heavy; and pouring rain almost everyday. Last Sunday was not an exception.... and the rain continued till Monday morning.

The weather was breezing cool, and the heavy clouds blocked the sun from shining through my bedroom window. My sleepy head was comfortably tucked on my pillow, and my body curled under the cozy blanket. The alarm kept on screaming; but I still could not pull myself out of the bed.

"Hmm .. what is the worst thing could happen? The Boss is away for a holiday starting today.. yipeee!" I thought gleefully.

"Niza. The worst thing could happen in that the CEO forgotten that M was away and looked for the Senior Manager; which is you! And guess what .. it is 8:30am and this newly promoted girl is not at her desk yet." Yikes! I snapped and rush to the bathroom. Oh my gosh! Stupid. Stupid girl! I was cursing myself under the cold shower.

Time was slipping fast and I slipped into one of the ready-ironed long dress. Wrapped my head with a wrinkle-free shawl and rushed to work. As I walked out to the elevator, only then I remember that this silk long dress need to be worn with my long cotton inner. It flows softly over each curve of my body. Gosh .. now I had to walk around holding my breath tucking in my tummy!

Anyway, thank god of the Pashmina I left at the office, at least I could hide some fat underneath. And yes, I made it on time; sharp 8.30am. Phewww..