Nut Milk

Found this REALLLLLLY cute video on how you can make your own almond milk (or any sort of nut milk)

My New Roots - How to Make Nut Milk from My New Roots on Vimeo.

Alternative to milk for the lactose intolerant. :) I am pretty sure I cannot take dairy but my love my cakes/desserts has never stopped me from taking dairy so yes, I'll just sacrifice more time in the toilet. And they say the only way to overcome this is to build up resistance no? So I continue taking dairy la! *shifty eyes*

And I've read somewhere saying that soy milk contains high contents of Estrogen, which will cause hormonal imbalance if over-consumed (well, everything over board is not good). And it will lead to weight gain (!!!!!!!!) *insert me gusta face* Not sure how true is that, any nutritionist would like to point it out? And I've once experienced hormonal imbalance while I was away and it was one of the worst period of my life. =/ My skin was breaking out all over, face, chest and back, it was really bad. And the worst part? I had to go for shooting. So, yeah, now you know why my skin looked so bad on TV cause that was the lowest point (in terms of skin condition) cause of the heat in the kitchen and hormones. Damn you.

Maybe I should try making almond milk! :D It looks so yummy and is PACKED with nutrients. And I can dehydrate the almond pulp and eat it after :P Or make it into almond meal = MACARONS!


ALSO, this is the MOST natural way of making almond milk, no additives, no sugar, just pure almond goodness. :)


Also update: Went for my first day of bootcamp, I ran on muds and lied on the field. I was covered in mud by 0800 hours. It surprised me how beautiful the sky is early in the morning. Pure blue skies with slight fluff of clouds while doing my crunches. And the best part was the motivation you get from your partner/team mate and the instructors. They keep you going. They give you positive feedback instead of saying that you're a fat burrito hahahaha And they thought I'm a runner because I can "run". Sprained my ankle a little cause I didn't control my landing while running (damn you uneven terrains!) but nothing a little stretching won't do. I finished 2nd quickest for my assessment at 8:49 (cut off time 10 minutes). Pretty good for a first timer. And I finished the 800m run/jog in 5:15. I think I'm proud with my results, I mean this is coming from a girl who used to take 10 minutes to run 1k (ok fine brisk walk).

What else? I've gone completely crazy waking up at 4 in the morning unable to sleep cause my body thought I was taking a nap wtf -_- And I pushed myself and went for evening session at the gym for Attack and Pump, after my morning bootcamp session!! Been lifting more weights and I'm loving it more and more, my quads are still burning from too many lunges and squats, my shoulders are aching, but better feel sore than sorry like they always say!!! OH my gluts are aching too hehehehehe


Did I also mention that I haven't weigh myself in like... almost 2 weeks? I'm ditching my scales, because my weight does not define what a wonderful person I am :P But then again, the heavier I am, the more awesome I am right right? :P


HOOOOYA!!! :)

ps: I'm allergic to grass, or maybe those filthy field bugs bit me, I'm having red spots all over my legs. MEH, it'll get better.

Shiny

1. Jimmy Choo Glitter iPad case. Wowza. No, I don't have an iPad nor do I have the money to buy it, it's just so... SHINY.

2. Sparkly nails. It feels like snake skin. A tad sharp cause I don't have a proper buffer to buff the edges, but it's shiny as hell and I love shiny things. Nuff said. Pardon the yellow nails, instagram don't exactly make nails look very well groomed.

3. I fell in love with this pair of Zara heels the moment I set my feet into it. Hurts like a motherfucker (cos the largest size they have is a 40 and I'm about a 40.5 -_-) but so gorgeous. It sparkles when I walk!!!! Lighting in Zara makes it ever prettier than ever. I feel like a grungy Asian Cinderella.


By the way, Bootcamp officially starts tomorrow at 0700 hours. I'm EXCITED, this body is going down. And I might be crazy enough to hit the gym at night for some weights. hehe >=)

Bootcamp

Update: I update twitter more often than my blog (duh) so follow me. It's locked because I hate freeloaders.

You got it right. I'll be joining Bootcamp. I don't know where this will lead me too, broken knees or scratched skin, ultimate suffering, blood, sweat, tears whatever. I've seen people coming out with amazing results, and it doesn't hurt to try. Never try never know and at least I'll have a 50% probability that I'll come out with a leaner and fitter me. :)

Because I'm sick of being the unfit one
because I wanna know what my true strength is
because I wanna be fit
because I can do it and I WILL do it
because I wanna see what my body is capable of
because achievement is impossible without dedication
because I wanna fit into a bikini and not feel fat
because I want to be the best I can
because I want to be able to say "I did it"
because I want to feel proud of myself
because I want to be the change I want to see
because this should be my prime
because I'm doing something for myself rather than to myself
because I want to see what I'm made of
because it'll all be worth it one day
because I want to be healthy and happy
because I want to surpass all limits I thought I had
because I want the perfect abs
because I want to look good and feel good
because I can.


Tuesday 7am. I can't wait!!


Sergeant, this soldier is ready to roll.

YODA HANGLIPO

I think I was the only Chinese during the YODA Islamic Fashion Festival, held at JW Marriot (Thank you Zery for the invites! :D) and the theme was, The Legacy of Hang Li Po! If you didn't know, Hang Li Po was married to one of the Sultans and she's Chinese wtf HISTORY FAIL!!! hahahah

I still remember Zery asked me to go backstage and become the "muse" of Hang Li Po wtf cause I'm CHINESE!!!! -__- hahahahaha

blazer: forever new; sequin tank: bardot; jeans: bettina liano; shoes: zoe wittner; bangle: singapore; bag: miumiu; necklace (really tiny ruby pendant): korea

thanks to 5 inch heels and a good cut jeans, and standing next to Zery and Shahmin, I look really skinny HAHAHA I'm so mean.


Is it me or I'm in a super duper happy christmassy mood lately? Eventhough I don't celebrate christmas? But it's just so joyful and merry =D

Take a chance, make a change, and breakaway.

For there is a chance to make a change, change. For every changes you make, you'll get new chances. Be the change.

21st

Wishlist.

I Run Like Hell

Update:

RYAN GOSLING FATHER MY BABIES!!!

/end update haha



Nike sure do like to contradict people. -_- I saw this cutest t-shirt online and I told myself "I MUST get this" and I was searching high and low for it!! Little did I know it's actually men's tee! But who cares I own things like a bow tie, men's shirt and have a little fetish with men's perfume wtf. Don't judge!!


Was seeking ways to get these baby in my hands and tadaa I found it in the KL store but... there's always a catch. They didn't have it in black because black makes people look thinner And the sole reason why I wanna get this is so I'll have the "motivation" to keep running (I havent' been running lately because I really, don't like running -_-, my legs feel extra heavy when I'm on the treadmill or the roads fts)

Like super angsty just like me! I can so imagine myself running and go like where the fuck is the finish lineeeeee WHERE!!??? And then stop and drink water, rest, and procrastinate then rest. lalala

yah thanks I found the answer.
(there's also a shirt for this -_-)

and why ar?? Why Nike Men get nicer tee shirts!!?? WHY? They even have nicer shoes! UNFAIR!!

Acceptance

Some pictures from not so recently I took. (if you noticed they are the contestants in MCM but yeah just to let you all know we do have lives HAHA)

If you recognized the last picture it was the day I was eliminated huhu

After all this time, I'm looking for a sign, a sign to tell me that it's time for me to start fresh, and I think it's here already. :) Things are slowly falling in place and let's just say I'm content and very happy with what it is. And the only thing I need from you is support.

Looking back, I had fun, I had tears, I had some major fan craze going on (seriously I still need to get used to people asking if I'm from MCM and answered with a coy "yes") and I'm very VERY happy that eventhough I'm out so early in the competition I still get people liking my page (if you haven't already, LIKE IT !) and people sending the nicest messages to me. :)


BUT, I need to learn to accept the fact that if it's over, it's over. Wen was telling me, all these is past and you need to move onto something new. My parents talked to me about what I wanna do in the future, and they are more than supportive (which I loveeeeee them for) and no matter which way I wanna swing (culinary or the corporate world) I sort of have a plan for. :) Time will tell.

Talking about acceptance, I too have accepted the fact that I love food and that I need food to fuel myself, I'm not giving up on diet, but all these I wanna be 50kgs and skinny is bullshit. I'm happy with how I look now and I'm on my way there. My thighs may not have the biggest gap but my quads are thick as hell but you know what? At least I work on them and I'm proud. My arms may not be the skinny thin type but you know what?? I'm getting some guns growing and I'm proud. We need to learn to accept how we are, we are all born differently. I see the smallest sized girls all around, do I wish to be like them? Yes I sure do, but the thing is, I am not them, I am me.

My goal?? Is to feel comfortable with myself, and I am happy with how I am now (ok except for my face it's so big T_T And there's not really a workout to slim the face wtf I can't be using my nose to lift weights wtf!). From time to time I get comments from my mom saying I gained weight etc but you know what? I'm not affected, because I am happy with where I am now. I'm eating a lot cleaner lately and despite my love for cooking, I cook really shitty food for myself, but I enjoy them. Canned tuna in water (drained) with avocado is my favourite!! I look forward to every single clean meals I have! :D The last time I had Mcdonald's was 1.5 months ago (omg that WAS a long time ago). I do have my occasional slip-offs but please, some times a scoop of ice-cream won't make you gain 5 pounds, as long as you get back on track. :)


Here's some pictures of myself because I'm feeling PRETTY!!! After attending the Islamic Fashion Festival (Zery was showcasing few pieces from his collection! Updates bout that later. :D )

ps: I think I look better with my fringe up? I dunno cause everytime I try to put down my fringe I look... funny HEH!



Each day you're born a new person. Live each moment, if you want to be happy, be.

Instant

1. Moodboard during MOFEW. Reminds me of my room back in Melbourne. hurhur But this time with cuter pictures and less depressing quotes HA!
2. I love that picture of cherryblossomgirl and it goes well with pink damask frame!
3. During setup day we found this super good spot right at the entrance and it's lot 888!!! Damn huat haha
4. Made goma ice-cream. First attempt ya'll!
5. New DIY nails. It'll be a bitch to remove the glittery parts -_-
6. Wen surprised me with this piece of cloth "Keep Calm and Cook On" the day after my elimination episode. *touched*
7. Free green tea frappe + Norwegian Wood + Chocolate Chip Banana Muffin + trance = one of the best moments in life that I enjoy (i'm so sad that I finished reading Norwegian Wood, now now I need to get other of Murakami's books :D)
8. I float while cutting hair WTF Nothing changed just touched up roots and a little trim, at least my bangs don't look like it's bitten by rats and I'll be getting new hair in Jan!! :D Excited =D
9. Met Shahmin at the gym, I screamed ok who would have thought! haha yeay new gym buddy!
10. Avocado. Cannot live without. *insert me gusto syok face*
11. Saw this pair of pink heels, last pair in my size and it's too expensive. T_T But it's so lovely and I don't wear heels, but I collect them. err. ok.

I feel that... my style of blogging has changed so so much? I'd like to think of it as a good thing because I'm no longer that OH TODAY THIS HAPPENED IMMA UPDATE RIGHT AWAY kind of blogger anymore. Besides, this space is more for, updating my life, feelings, food.

I love how handy my phone is to take pictures as I go, and I actually remember better when I see images, I can visualize how I was feeling at that very moment.

OH OH I just went for bodypump yesterday and let's just say, I LOVE IT. It's always good to try new things and to build better strength so when I go to the weights section at the gym I won't look like a wuss hehe Better feel sore than sorry!! :D Anyone experience extreme shakiness when doing weights because I sure was wobbling like a tower in the japan earthquake T_T I know doing weights and squats/lunges ain't that good for the knees, but if it hurts, the pain will eventually go away. If you're injured it'll eventually heal. I haven't felt like this since a long long time. Die you fats DIE!!!! I intend to get rid of it and never see you againnnnn