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!

Flirting Makes You Feel Good!

One morning, a few days after I found out about my Cheating Husband's affair, I woke up feeling so energized and alive. I had set my mind that I was not at the losing end, he was. And those were the days when the Cheating Husband was desperately trying to woo me back.

On the way to the office, I stopped for gas. I was filling up the tank when a car stopped just opposite me and an attractive man, I think in his 40s, wearing a smart black suit came out. He fumbled with his keys, his mind obviously elsewhere and walked to the cashier, oblivious to the fact that I was watching him. I think he then realised that he was being watched, slowed his pace and looked at me. Our eyes locked. I didn't lower my gaze, as I would always do. I kept it 3-4 seconds longer than I should. Then, I slowly looked down and smiled.
Was it a flirt? I don't know! But I have not felt that sexy for ages (and ages). I finished filling up the tank, saw the man going back to his car, all the while aware that his eyes were on me. I didn't look up. But I kept that smile on my lips.
As I drove away, I saw him looking at my car from the rear view mirror. That felt great!!!

What the Bitch Taught Me

Perhaps I am a born patient person. But I am still the broken-hearted wife. But one lesson I learned from this whole Cheating Husband and Stupid Bitch experience is - face the situation with pride and class. (That means no screaming or yelling or hair-pulling or throwing things out the window!)
And most importantly, know that you are never at the losing end. It's his lost, not yours.
Put that in your mind. That's my advise.

Go Green, Ways to Save Electricity

I might not be doing so much in my efforts to go green, but I always try whenever I can. My three tips in going green by saving electricity:
1) I always switch off the lights when I leave a room. And those that are not so necessary. In the mornings, the first thing I do is to switch off the light at the back of the house that we always turn on the whole night to light up the back lane.
2) I only wash full loads. I air-dry our clothes. I don't own a dryer. We get enough sunlight in this country to dry the clothes.
3) I always try to use the fan instead of air-conditioning. If the weather is too hot that we need to switch it on, I set the timer to 3-4 hours.

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!

Bounce Back from Rock Bottom

How does one bounce back after hitting rock bottom? After I found out about my husband's affairs, I thought my life was over. I spent weeks being sad and depressed. I walked around like a zombie - living but dead inside. However, I was blessed to have a truly good friend. She picked me up from my state of daze, shook me out of my nightmare and nudged me to move on.
It was New Year's eve when she called saying she would come see me the next day. I was watching TV where they showed live telecast of fireworks display at midnight feeling so alone at one minute into the new year. She made me promise I would go to the gym the next morning, at the very same time she would be at her gym. She then came, picked me up and drove to a beach 45 minutes from my house. We spent the rest of the afternoon sitting on the sand, talking nonsense and watching the waves. We had a good laugh and a good cry. And we ended the day with sumptuous seafood dinner. 
Hitting rock bottom is painful but turning to a good friend for comfort can help you to bounce back. Have a good talk and a good cry. You have all the rights to be sad and depressed. However, you have to move on with life and a good friend will be able to hold your hand and provide a shoulder to cry on...

Declutter Your Desk, Declutter Your Mind

I believe that one's desk represents one's mind. A cluttered desk means a cluttered mind! I have a friend whose desk is so disorganised and full of stuff that it takes days to locate a document. Seriously, how can a person work with so many things on her desk? If you think your life is so messed up and screwed up, that nothing good ever happens to you, that other people seem so happy and full of life - everybody in this world except you - I have a very simple solution for you. Get rid of all the unnecessary stuff of your desk!!!
My rule of thumb is to have only 5 things on my desk at any one time. Only 5! If you have more, just spend 30 seconds to screen through your desk and get rid of that extra stuff. Deal with it later (but you must put time line to it!).

I can guarantee you a peaceful and productive time at your desk.