7 Reasons Why You Need To Lose Weight

I'm giving you 7 solid, valid reasons why you need to lose weight today. (And I am motivating myself too!)

1) Reduce risk of cancer
2) Elevate your mood
3) Workouts can be enjoyable
4) Get sick less
5) Able to think clearer
6) Save money on food!
7) Have a healthier body, heart and soul!

3 Reasons Why You Should Take Up Cycling

Here are 3 reasons why you should start cycling.

1) Burn those calories!

Cycling might look easy but those slopes and hills can really test your body. And burn calories too. You can burn 120 calories on a 30-minute cycle.

2) Reduce Carbon Footprint!

Go green! If you just want to buy a few stuff from the grocery store, just ride on your bike. You save on petrol, you work out, you reduce your carbon footprint. Save the environment girls!

3) Gives You Time To Think!

When I cycle, I actually use the time to think on solving problems. And believe me, you do find the solutions.

Walk Up Stairs, Firmer Butt!

With my pedometer clasp on my waistband, I've been walking quite a lot lately especially going up and down the stairs at the office. Three flights up, three flights down. On average, I walk up and and down like 3-4 times a day. At least.
Though my weight has not shown much improvement, I can feel that my butt has become firmer. And just last night, I noticed that the cellulite that used to bother me a lot, has dramatically become smoother! Now, that's a huge achievement!
So, for you out there - forget the escalator or the lift, just walk up and down the stairs. Get the butt firmer!

Soothing Cough Remedy

My doctor friend recommended this remedy to sooth my burning red throat. I drank the concoction for a week and surprisingly my cough got better.
 
Honey and Lime Drink

Juice from 1 lime/lemon
2 tablespoon of honey
1 mug of warm water

Mix well and drink twice a day!

Walk Off That Fat with Pedometer!

I know I'm not qualified to give fitness tips because my waistline still measures >34 inches. But ever since I have my pedometer permanently clipped at my waistband, I think I've toned up a bit. I have 5kgs to shed and I'm slowly trying walking to achieve my target.
To start, it doesn't really matter what kind of pedometer you buy really, as long as you can track your steps. Mine really is a cheap one because I just need to know my total steps and distance.
I read that 5,000 steps a day keeps you healthy and 10,000 steps a day makes you lose weight. 
Now, 3 simple tips to walk off that fat with a pedometer:
1. Minimise usage of emails, messaging and phone calls. I now walk to my colleagues' desks for short discussions. That simply earns me extra 250 steps a day.
2. Make a simple chart of your progress at the end of every day on your calendar. I feel so motivated at the end of each day and promise myself an extra 100 steps the next day. And if I found that the steps for the day are less than the day before, I would make up for that steps the next day.
3. Have a pedometer buddy. Compare your total daily steps with your buddy and get on a friendly competition. I bought my pedometer with a friend and we would text each other end of the day of our progress. Having a pedometer buddy can really be motivating!