Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Slimming plan – Week 2

TWO weeks into my slimming efforts and things are hanging by the thread over on the up side.

I’m feeling healthier, fitter – and definitely thinner – and the plan seems to be getting easier to follow by the day (at least I try to think of it in such a way).

I’ve found various guilt-free food to eat out, such as nicoise salad, rocket salad, Caesar salad with less dressing, and the beauty of this is that I can eat as much of them as I want.

As I’ve stocked my fridge up with grapes, kiwi, strawberries and bananas I’m rarely hungry and my cravings are starting to diminish – though the one thing that’s driving me to distraction is the look of the tiramisu as I walk down Jalan Telawi passing by Alexis. 

Normally it wouldn’t even occur to me to want a slice of rum soaked fingers with mascarpone cheese, but now it’s forbidden fruit it seems like the ultimate treat to my sweet-starved tastebuds.

The other thing that’s proving hard to stick to is my chocolate allowance. The one thing I can’t live without is my Godiva praline. I chain-eat – whenever one box is finished I still have like 5 boxes piled in my fridge.

This doesn’t fit in very well with having to stick to about 8 pieces of praline a day.

But despite my mind playing tricks on me and taunting me with char kuey teow, bbq fried chicken, char siew and banofee pie – as well as piled up golden boxes of Godiva – I’ve been a good girl and pretty much stuck to the plan (well, i slacked a bit but I controlled myself by just taste eating – not more than 2 bites)

To prove it – and to help with my willpower – I’m writing down every morsel that passes my lips on a child-like diet sheet that encourages me to give myself a smiley or a sad face at the end each day (Shin Chan style, sticker ‘budak baik’ and ‘sticker ‘budak jahat’). Last 2 days wasn’t very impressive because I was exposed to many temptations.

The devil in me wants to have a night on the tiles and then draw a face with a massive grin, downing a bottle of wine, and so far I’m getting nearer. That’s why I‘m writing this down to make myself aware of it.

The main thing keeping me going is the fact that I’ve lost 2kg already which proves the plan works and as I publish this, I am hoping for another 2kg at the next weigh-in.

So for now I’m wolfing piles of fruit, tossing rocket salad and mixing meal replacement powder with ice cold water, in the hope of squeezing into those size 8 jeans in two weeks time.

Monday, June 22, 2009

999

kyanmay: Why did the people push aside the wrecked motorcycle after the accident, they just left to the hospital? *thinking*

Did you see a person lying on the floor?

Yeah, I think I saw it too.

OMG~! Literally, WTH~! It was 4am on Jalan Cheras, there I spotted a man lying on the middle of the road. Of all the emergency numbers I saved on my phonebook, I panicky asked my friend, ‘Is the emergency line 999?' I parked my car further in front and made the call while my friend is looking out if he has any movement.

After two rings,

Operator: Selamat pagi, encik. Boleh saya bantu?

kyanmay: Kak, saya berada di hadapan PGRM, Cheras. Jejantas selepas Jaya Jusco, Maluri. Saya nampak seorang lelaki terbaring di tanah, accident motorcycle. *still in panic mode*

Operator: Apakah nama encik?

kyanmay: Leong Kuan May. Kak, dia baring kat sana, tak gerak!

Operator: Ok, no telefon encik, 012 XXX XXXX, ke?

kyanmay: Ya, ya…

At least 1 1/2 minutes past, asking protocol questions and repeating my personal information…she proceed to confirm where exactly is the accident scene. Then, she put me on hold…du du, du du…

At the same time, I was trying to stop my friend from stepping out of the car to help the casualty. After all, it was 4am and we are dressed in shorts and tube top. Don’t think it is wise to jeopardize our own safety in trade of his. I am not running a Mother Theresa campaign.

Operator: Hospital tidak jawab. Adakah nombor telefon encik, 012 XXX XXXX? Terima kasih, encik.

Well, luckily within the next 5 minutes. Passerby stop and help carry him up.  We left soon after we saw him walking by himself and some other people were looking after him. We did our part as a concerned civilian to alert the authorities.

Is there a lot of people out there who has nothing to do and casually call into the emergency line just for fun? Thus, it results to such strict protocol for them to be sure this is not a prank call before they proceed to make further steps.

I don’t blame the emergency line because I do understand there are a lot of motorcycle accidents happening every hour and it might be just a false alarm but I do think they should refine the system to make it work more efficient.

What if there is a real serious emergency, every second is fatal.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Junk in the bottle: Garbage Enzymes

Follow up from my previous post on Green is the new Black. Well, my bottle didn’t work out. Mainly because I often forget opening the cap every 3 days to release the gas. I totally forgot about it after the first month and my mum threw it away before it explodes. =S

Anyhow, I still have a bottle, courtesy of Just Life. And I add it into my household chores especially into the toilet bowl and mopping the floor. It claims that it helps keep the insects out. Well, preferably…no creature with more than 4 legs or less than 2 legs survive within my territory. >=/ 

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Moreover, cleaning with enzyme is a smart way to avoid using harsh chemicals. I’ve pretty sensitive skin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a definite no no. By the end those Enzyme will reach to the river & the sea and it will safe our environment.

Supporting the Cintailah Sungai Kita. After all, I’m staying right next to Sungai Penchala. Hehm, I used to stay next to Sungai Kerayong when I was younger.

How Garbage Enzyme helps?

  • Remove the foul odor, mold and grime in kitchen and bathroom
  • Anti bacterial and virus
  • Help in driving away insects
  • Remove odor from pets and cigarettes
  • For ticks and carpets
  • For ironing and washing
  • For hallway and bedroom
  • For car maintenance

How do you add enzyme to your chores?Usage%2Bfor%2Bhousehold

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For more info, visit Enzyme SOS. Available for sale at Just Life shop (Ikano, and Gardens) @ RM 6.00 (500ml). Happy cleaning!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Goodbye Wendy’s!

IMG_3202 Triple Burger with Everything and Cheese - 970 calories - 60g fat (27g sat) - 2010mg

The Triple Burger with Everything and Cheese is a stomach full with a trifecta of high calories, tons of fat, and enough sodium to salt a hog for survival through the winter. The Double and Single, the smaller siblings, were almost as bad but we've rolled them under the banner of their artery-clogging older brother.

I am sorry, you’re really nice but you’re doing me no good. I still love you very much. Goodbye, forever.

More facts on Wendy’s best burgers?

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

My Slimming Declaration

I woke up feeling guilty over the nuggets and fries CCM and Sum ordered for themselves and I finished it up last night. *sigh*

So, I decided to take an oath.

I, :: kyanmay :: aka. Leong Kuan May hereby declare that I will join the Detox Healthy Slimming Program starting 10 June 2009. During the slimming process, I must change my lifestyle and diet. I must not break my promises without permission*. I firmly believe that  I will achieve my ideal body weight and become healthier with this slimming program.

Therefore, no more

  • kahlua + susu
  • japanese buffet
  • anything and everything from McD
  • CCM, don’t tempt me with Double Choc Ice Blended…only tea for me, like ketua.
  • can’t think of anymore now, to be updated.
    *And by permission is strictly not granted by my partner in crime, CCM. You bad influence, chipped tooth b*tch!
    :: kyanmay ::  kyanmayWhere there is a will, there is a way.  GOOD LUCK!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Goodwill clicking | Love to Save |

Digi recently launch a campaign Love To Save. Just one click, and you will help Digi raise RM150,000 for charity. And no, you don’t have to pay for it but you gotta register in order for Digi to pay RM 5 for each registration.

love to save

Wanna do something charitable today?

  • Choose your charity of choice.
  • Click to donate and DiGi will contribute RM5 to your charity of choice.
  • Each registered user is only allowed to click/vote for one (1) charity
  • To raise more funds for your charity of choice, refer friends to come in and donate.
  • If you are the highest donors, your name will appear on the site.
  • You can choose to support a particular charity via the Public Groups or you can support the Personal Groups (set-up by individual supporters, online, for the various charities)
  • Come on, after all it is #charitytuesday !

http://lovetosave.com.my

Sunday, June 7, 2009

BORIIING~!

Sorry, someone had to say it.

You are predictable. Your are contradictive. You don't bring surprise with you when you enter a room.

That's why people are ignoring you.

You’re welcome.

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Thursday, June 4, 2009

New twitter hommie

Created using FreeTwitterDesigner.untitled

It’s really cool,  you can add your own pictures, text and symbols. Easy to use image editor that creates professional looking background.

Wanna keep updated with me? @kyanmay

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Rumor has it…iPhone

With the announcement of a new third generation iPhone next week at the WWDC, rumors are flying around like crazy. The Green Room put together this graphical representation of all the rumors that are circulating around (click the image for a larger view).

tgr-wwdc-2009-iphone-graphic-rumor-round-upGet a clearer picture at The Green Room.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Running errands

One fine day, we just decided to spend the whole day together doing our errands. At 10am, Chia Min sent her car to the workshop with Renee and join me for lunch. Bijou, Mount Kiara is closed every Monday so the nearest tempting choice is Wendy’s burger. My first time although it has been in town for a while. Just never really got to it, cause I’m a big fan of McDonald’s.

Chia Min got excited over triple layer beef + cheese burger.IMG_3201 IMG_3207

Then, I tried to squeeze it into my mouth too.

Chia Min: Hah, i bet you can’t eat it like I do. *evil laugh*

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Well, since they have two huge menu solely on salads, I thought of giving it a try but, not good at all! The vege tastes bitter.

 IMG_3212 Moving on, we got Chia Min to a salon for a hair cut. Since she don’t like us calling her “Bay Yong Jian”, the Korean Faceshop spokesperson.

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TADA~! Nice hair cut, glad that she like how Ken from Hairquarters, Solaris design her new look. But, the fringe is a little too long, covering eyes, not good for ‘lilo’.

IMG_3218By 3pm, I finally bring myself to drop by the agency for updates. I have been missing for a while.

I guess we are just trying to de-hair Chia Min the whole day. First hair cut, then eye brow shaping at Shu Uemura (RM 30). We wanted to bring her to Magdeline for Brazilian waxing too, but we had an appointment with Monster VS Aliens 3D.

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We got excited playing with the accessories at Forever 21, a shop that I can never buy anything from because too many to choose from.

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Posers.IMG_3225 

Zoolander Chia Min.IMG_3226

I got glasses shots too, 3D some more.IMG_3227

Monsters VS Aliens is a really good show. Well, I guess it depends on who you are watching it with. =P The 3D effect is awesome, I kinda tried to hide when the ball hit me from the screen.

Weird: Both Chia Min and I fell asleep and woke up at the same time during the movie. We missed them fighting with robot at the beginning of the show. Most likely because of our motion sickness.

Caught. Eating with napkin.  IMG_3229

Come on, flashing with breads? IMG_3235

The daily ritual was held at Sid’s Bar. Tonight, a weird couple keep on staring towards our direction, the guy especially, literally the whole night. To the extent, we felt uneasy. We figured that weird couple were trying to pick up a girl to join them for threes*me.

Joyce joined us for a short while.IMG_3238

Although it seems like an ordinary day out together but thanks for spending time with me, it means a lot. You are both funny, Chipped Tooth B*tch + Ms Plum Flower Name. *stop fighting*