We’re coming to the end of February! 2010 is positively flying by for me – how about you? I’ve also been stuffing myself to the gills with food and I need to go on a diet pronto! In short, I need a miracle 😛
Anyway if you remember my experience with the Miracle Mask before, here’s a chance to win 1 so you too can try it for yourself. It’ll be good to give your skin a good detox in this hot dry weather (and after stuffing our face with goodies!)
Thanks to Pattybelle we have 3 prizes = 3 winners! Pattybelle has packaged the mask with a bag as a giftset so you really get more than just a mask. Hop along to find out how to win yourself something nice!
All you have to do is to leave a comment below (in this post not on Facebook or anywhere else) and :-
Share a diet or health tip to lose weight with us
Winners will be picked by the sponsor and prizes will be sent by the sponsor. Winners will be announced on this post and will be contacted by email. Open to anyone with a mailing address in Malaysia only.
Deadline for entry: 12pm 1 March 2010 (Monday +8GMT)
Good luck! 😀
Paris B
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UPDATE:
Winners as selected by the sponsor are Yuki, Kittycat and Suzanne. They have been contacted by email.
Easy! Sandwiches for lunch for a week! And i’m not talking about just your regular PB&J. I’m talking about a packed sandwich! My sandwich has, 2 servings of ham, 1 slice of cheese, slices of tomatoes and cucumbers. Yum! Dessert is a fruit salad that I whip up myself. Heaps of work but within 1 week, I can return to my regular pre-Christmas size 😛 I still have my after dinner chocolates every night, by the way 😛 Dark chocolate only. 80% cocoa 🙂
I’ve to admit that I do brisk walks every morning to the station and also I try to run for 15 minutes during lunch.
ooo… I need to try a good mask pronto!
How to lose weight? Here’s a list I follow:
1) Cut down on rice (it’ll be hard)
2) Don’t eat between meals (take fruits/vege if u cannot tahan!)
3) Drink ONLY PLAIN WATER (at least 8 glasses a day)
4) Try not to eat anything after 7pm
5) Eat more vege and fruits! (I love apples and persimmons)
6) If u like cheese, eat swiss cheese as it promotes the secretion of some hormone or enzyme (can’t remember) to decrease the storage of fat in your body!
AND of course 7) EXERCISE! Move about at least 30 minutes a day…
haha… #7 is hard for me cuz I hate getting sweaty so what I do is after I wake up and before I go to sleep, do some light pilates and stretching =)
But if you’re those exercise bunnies, go hit the gym or take a walk around yr neighbourhood~
Let’s lose weight together!! All the best~
I’ve been on diet for 3 months.
Something I’ve never done my entire life.
The best way is low carbo intake.
U can eat carbo, just reduce the amount & if possible no carbo for dinner.
And if u happen to have eaten a lot, make sure immediately go for diet the next day. Don’t wait! The longer u wait, it’ll much difficult to lose those kilos.
So far, I maintain my weight with this kind of diet routine.
My tip? Stress! Hahahaha… 😛 Seriously, I lose most of my weight when I’m stressed.
But for a fun way of losing weight and toning up, try bellydancing! If you do it right, you’ll really feel the burn in your abs, hips and thighs. 😀
Er…loose weight?
1) exercise, exercise , exercise! my favourite is spinning class, good for the knee too….as my family has history of knee arthritis.
2) Cut down on rice esp at night, just eat vege…
3) Replace meal with fruits and vege….green apple and oat drink for bfast gives you flat stomach…..
4) Eat less meat, fried food, junk food and sugary drink…
5) Stay happy…keep the energy up and hv a positive mind….keep life going…..
cheers,
lemon 😉
Get enough sleep. And if possible, sleep early. People who don’t get enough sleep gains weight faster than those who do get enough sleep.
I have been going through the losing weight phase for some time and I have tried a lot of ways to lose weight from cutting down my food intake to not eating rice.
However, the best way to lose weight is always eat more meals with small portions. When you eat regularly, your metabolism rate will not slow down and this helps in fat burning. Plus, you will not feel hungry with constant eating of small portion of meals which will help to not to overeat at main meal times(eg: dinner).
Coupling with exercise, this is the best way to lose weight. People ask me a lot on how I maintain my slim figure 🙂
My face would love a miracle mask!
Well when I was studying in UKM, I followed a rather simple diet & exercise that guaranteed weight loss in a month!
1) Eat rice only ONCE a day (preferably in the afternoon). Only 1 scoop and make sure you pat the spoon against the side on the rice cooker so you only get one smooth scoop of rice.
2) I substituted my love for fried chicken with Fish. Steamed is the best.
3) I made sure I had my dinner (which usually comprises of noodles) before 7pm.
4) Stay away from soft drinks COMPLETELY. Drink lots of water and fruit juice.
5) In between meal times when your tummy growls, it doesn’t mean you are hungry, it just needs hydration so drink water instead of reaching for a snack.
6) Sleep at the same time every night. It’s healthy to get an average of 7-8hours of sleep a night.
7) Last but not least, since my hostel was on a hill and I didn’t have a car, I walked up and down the stairs from my hostel leading to my classes on a DAILY basis, average twice a day. (the stairs had 200 over steps, I kid you not)
8) It’s proven and it works, when you are happy you lose weight because you do not overeat to compensate. =) So stay happy!
At the end of one month, I had lost up to 2.5kgs! =) I kept this up for one year and had killer legs that looked longer and leaner and an ideal weight of 50kgs! *bliss*
My way of keeping fit & achieving slimmer legs for 2010 :
1) Execise daily (try to or the least 4 times a week) for 1hour that includes Strider Machine + Lunges + Squat.
2) My ever-trusted portable Sauna! 3 times a week at most.
3) Lighter meals at night
4) Don’t skip breakfast, you will eat more for lunch and it is not healthy. I always share lunch with my boy so the slower of the eating rate, it makes me feels full faster.
5 Would you believe me that my ongoing breastfeeding my little tot also helps me reduce my weight? It is true!
That’s all, oh..i never consume any diet drink, pills or supplement in my life but those methods that I keep on doing keeps my weight in check. Plus, I still binge on chocolate and coffee lover. :>
Take a peek here :
http://thehoneybunch.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-hanz-reduces-stress-in-10-possible.html
Eat smaller meals. Don’t stuff yourself with too much fibre as this can actually make you feel bloated which messes with your mind – making you think you’ve put on weight so you try to restrict your eating further which may screw up your metabolism in the end. Its a vicious cycle. Eat in moderation is the key!
stick to three average size meals a day! and no snacking in between. seriously, it works.
Weight Loss? = Positive thinking = better health
Like many girls out there. I am not gifted with a heavenly body. I have struggled with diet fads – only to binge on more food later. Joined a gym with thinking of losing weight, but failed to keep up. So i’ve come to terms & learn to love yourself first. With that kind of positive thinking ,everything will fall into place. Soon after i was eating more healthily ,no more binging -because one simple fact – i am happy. Stopped smoking. Started to go for walks with the idea of enjoying nature’s breeze. At the end of it all , i achieved what i was looking. Positive thinking 🙂 And oh yes, the miracle mask will be a fantastic add on benefit to my daily happy routine in life 🙂
Ahh… By erm….exercising in a form of something you love? I go for Taekwondo lessons and they’re fun!
Exercise + self defense = win win! =P
it’s like killing two roaches with one book O.o
Keep a food diary, and make sure you show it to someone who you respect and eats healthily.
Most of us either overeat or snack nonstop. By making sure you write EVERYTHING that goes into your mouth (excluding lipstick or lipgloss of course, unless you can think of a way to measure it! :D) and the amount that you eat, you’ll be more aware of what and how much you eat. Also, by recording the times as well, you’ll know when in the day does your hunger pangs usually hit, and so you can make sure you have a healthy snack ready (Celery’s a negative calory food btw, where you use more energy eating it than it offers).
Showing it to someone else will expose you to self-shame/guilt and you’ll be EVEN more aware of what and how much you eat.
To lose weight, consume a bowl of oats first thing in the morning everyday!
It is difficult in the beginning as oats ain’t that tasty but once you get used to it, you’ll definitely notice the difference! 😀
I still remember after I gave birth to my 4th child, I lose weight by eating fish soup & yong tou fu soup for lunch for 1 mth.As for dinner, I cannot escape confinement food, so I limit myself 1 week once to eat rice,per time is only half bowl.Before I lose weight, my weight is 66kg, after trying this way, within a mth, weight drop to 55kg, now already 46kg.There is no point to skip food or taking pills.So now my way of losing weight is to follow what I had tried & swims every week.This has become my routine 🙂
Drink plenty of water!
People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. Sometimes after dinner I still feel hungry but all I needed was to drink a glass of water to feel full.
And if you don’t like plain water, you can always add a slice of lemon or orange.
0 fats; 0 calories. What’s not to love? 😀
P.s. Oh, I found this online too: 9 powerful reasons to drink water.
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/07/9-great-reasons-to-drink-water-and-how.html
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In my opinion, miracle comes in the form of hard work and determination. Every woman wishes for a miracle in order to lose her weight. I am the best epitome of a miraculous survivor of a healthy diet which I thought was impossible to achieve. I was once 60 kilogram. Now, I am just 51 kilogram; with smoking hot curves!!! Gear up to know my miracle?
Although it took a lot of effort and willpower, I have successfully changed my eating routine. Instead of the usual “roti canai”, I have fruits for breaksfast especially apple and banana. The fruits are not only nutritious but they are very fulfilling too. I eat about two apples or three bananas every morning. Then, lunch time rings its bell. I would usually have either “mee soup” or two slices of toasted breads with eggs. The meal would provide carbohydrate and protein; giving me enough energy to work for the rest of the evening. Lastly, I would take grapes for dinner. I would usually finish a small bunch of grapes while watching the news. The grapes provide vitamins and minerals that would help to rejuvenate my skin and energy. Hence, I would be refresh to start my day tomorrow.
Honestly, I have been following the diet for nearly two years. Initially, it was difficult. As time goes by, I could cope up with the diet and see the improvement in my apperance. I also feel more confidence and younger-looking!!
Nevertheless, it might work differently depending on one’s metabolisme and daily activities. Do give it a try. You will never know until you have experienced it. Miracle does happen, won’t you agree? <3
oh.. my tips is always drink a glass of warm water before you eat anything.
It will let you feel full faster so you won’t eat a lot, plus, water is good for your body and skin!!!
One of the basic tips on weight loss is to take small servings of food. 6 times a day with food that is low in carbs and fats. Carbonated drinks, fast food and instant noodles is a big NO. Take in more food that is high is fibre and vitamins. Also take more solid food and hard food instead of soft food to help you feel full for a longer time 🙂 Also never forget to do exercises at least twice a week. 🙂
PattyBelle: IF I win, I’d like the red sequinned bag, ok? 😉
Wanna go from 90 kg to 58 kg after you’ve had a baby? Just do like I did:
1. I don’t diet since I love food (I was breastfeeding anyway). Just took my usual breakfast, lunch and dinner with a tea thrown in. No supper other than a mug of Milo or low-fat UHT milk.
2. Walk, walk, walk. Since I had a desk-bound job, which helps the hip spread W-I-D-E-R, I’d forgo the phone and email and just showed up at people’s desks asking for what I want. Faster results too 😀
3. Drink lots of water – breastfeeding required it so that was easy but working in air-cond rooms dry out your skin anyway.
4. Eat more fruit. I’m terrible at this because I’m super lazy so Hubby gets me the easiest fruits to eat e.g. green/red apples, guava, pears, grapes.
5. NO snacking. I’m not a snacker (I’m a craver!) so this is easy for me but I know a lot of people who do and their desk drawers are filled with cookies, chips, nuts, sweets, preserved fruits, “energy bars” which are ALL high in simple carbs, fats, salt, preservatives and CALORIES.
If you need to pop something into your mouth, try apple cubes, raisins, almonds (ok, tough even for Willy from ‘Ugly Betty’ but worth a try!), pumpkin seeds etc. Check out your local organic store for healthier snacks 🙂
I hope this helps and I hope I WIN!!!
Here’s my full story:
http://apregnantpause.net/2008/07/20/getting-back-into-shape/