There are countless (i repeat: countless) articles in almost every magazine on the topic “Healthy Diet“. i’ve read and tried many of those advises since i was a teenager. Some work, some don’t. After many years of experiences and endless effort in maintaining a healthy diet, i am proud to share with you a summary of my diet bible. Here are 3 Ways (to start) and 3 Tips (to last):

Top 3 Ways

1. Understand what’s Good / Bad for your Body.

Practice to be more aware of the nutrition food can offer. When looking at a menu, picture the plate and the things that come with it before shouting “Order!“. i promise there is most likely going to be a battle between What You Wish To Eat versus What You Know You Should Eat. For example:

Juicy Beef Burger with Chips VS Grilled Chicken Fillet with Asparagus

Creamy Carbonara with Crispy Bacon VS Green Salad with Salmon

Nasi Lemak Panas Tambah Telur VS Tosai Kosong dan Ayam Tandoori

Moist Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream VS yogurt and assorted nuts

Caramel Hazelnut Latte with Cream VS Chamomile Tea

i know what you’re thinking! But remember: It’s all about taking control and eating to feel good after. It is okay to eat greasy food once in a while, but you don’t want to feel fat and bloated after every meal… because that’s not sexc, people!

2. Set a Goal and Work towards It.

Stick your favorite half-naked shot of your hottest idol on your fridge or full-length mirror. Make a rational plan to get that bod and work towards it step by step. Make sure you apply it to your everyday life and ask no questions i.e “Should i eat this packet of chips? Just… a little bit?“. Stick to your original plan and JUST DO IT.

3. Be Disciplined.

Please, do yourself a favor. Advise #3, is THE KEY to success especially in this matter. Period.

Top 3 Tips

1. Live by:

Here is a guideline on how to maintain a good diet plan (my way):

Breakfast: Cereal with low fat milk + a choice of Fruit of the Day.

Tip: Buy a variety of cereals and fruits so you can swap in between without getting bored of eating the same thing every morning. And of course, i mean a medium serving of cereal; not half a box per morning.

Lunch: Sandwich + Salad

Tip: If you’re starting to feel hungry a couple of hours later, eat a banana.

Dinner: Grilled white meat + Vegetable(s) of the Day

Tip: Any white meat will do as long as it is not fried! Do try to have at least one serving of veg in your meal. If you need carbs, eat only half of what you’re served. You shouldn’t be eating more than 1 bowl of rice a day.

2. (Seriously) Cut down on Oily food.

Almost everything tastes nicer FRIED. Think: Deep Fried Soft-Shell Crabs VS Boiled Crabs. It’s a fact almost nobody can deny, but that doesn’t mean we have to choose the first option always. Try to CUT down on oily food and make this a daily routine (until you achieve your dream bod). By then, it will naturally become a habit instead.

3. Snack Wisely

i personally always crave for snack / desert after every meal. Fortunately for me, it is a matter of continuing the munch and not too much of what it is. Therefor, i always opt for yogurt, a handful of (baked) nuts, edamame, sliced fruits, or when i have the ‘sweet tooth attack’, i spoil myself to a small serving of ice cream / half a bar of chocolate.

i hope this healthy ‘manifesto’ will be able to guide, support, and encourage you to eat healthier everyday. Start today, not tomorrow. There is no fat people in this world, only lazy people.  For more fun health tips on eating habits and healthy living, tune in to 1 Sihat Malaysia hosted by Fahrin Ahmad; which also features stories from local celebrities, or visit http://gayahidupsihat.my/ to start unleashing that sexc body within you.

{@ Jln Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur Kota Kinabalu}

Taking the picture above felt more of a dare than a challenge. Eri and i were crossing the busy road ala “gan cheong spider” and the local pedestrians were either staring or whistling at us (i can’t decide which is more the monkey – them, or us) but still i couldn’t give this road sign a miss. Thanks to my old time Tassie friend, Zuk who came to the rescue and is ever so kind to take us around the (whole) city. Here’s one last post on how we spent our last day at KK, in pictures.

GAYA STREET MARKET:

MUST-HAVE KK LUNCH: NGIU CHAP

MOST FAMOUS KK CAR: THE “SUPER NINJA KING”

BEACH & RESORT SHOTS:

MUST-HAVE @ KK: A GOOD SEAFOOD DINNER

{notice my birth date in this picture? }

{the last picture of us, as one}

Time to bid farewell to yesterday and greet hello to more holidays!

Just another random entry with a fusion between food and fashion. i’m not too sure if this entry qualifies for either, but here are 3 pictures taken during Red Mummy‘s “Meet & Greet” @ Mek T. The restaurant was so packed ala Snowflake i had to put on my imaginary apron and start playing waitress. On the other hand, i was wearing a combination of layered chiffon in deep maroon; beautiful pieces from some of my favorite stores (listed below). Will blog about my birthday post tomorrow.

Did you know that Mek T was featured in 8TV’s latest, hottest, most delicious food program, Best In The World? If you never heard of it, now you have! We are very proud and honored to be given such a wonderful opportunity so here, my friends, are some fun shots in bite-size pieces we took behind-the-scene that we’re more than happy to share. p/s: Can you spot me at the counter?

{our 1ST appearance on national TV!!!}

{the daily crowd / queue}

{casual interview with lady boss}

Be prepared for Raz’s many “ada umph!” expressions while savoring the food @ Mek T:

{Raz abandoning the forks and spoons for a more… barbarian touch! the way we like it too!!}

{with the fun and lively host who makes the world “BEST” - Razif Hashim}

To those of you who missed the show, you can watch this massively entertaining program on Tonton (our episode here). Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get spicy updates from the talk-of-the-town; everyone’s favorite local fast food outlet, Mek T. Come join us paint the town red!

This post is slightly overdue but it definitely has not lose its sense of awesomeness. On the last weekday of fasting, Mek T™ and Churp Churp got together to organize a warm Buka Puasa event for our muslim friends. i’m leaving out the restaurant and food (you can still read about them here, here, and here) to focus on our lovely guests. i must also dedicate this post to Michelle (above) and her team who has been very helpful in every way to make words and ideas come true and better, a big banging success. It was a night to remember for everyone at Mek T™ and we had lots and lots of fun! i shall let the pictures do the talking:

{opening speech(es)}

{special guest: Beautiful Nara}

{sweet morsels for all}

{rojak betik a.k.a paw paw salad}

{Churp Churp plushies giveaway}

{purple party!!}

{photo taking session with #ChurpOut boards and lotsa <3′in}

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