Stay strong
“Kia kaha!” (stay strong) -NEW ZEALAND MĀORI PHRASE
Health & Fitness
Office dilemma
My good friend Yasmine and I were talking on FaceTime about problems we face at the office: Then we came up with some strategies to keep unhealthy snacks at bay, like striking a yoga pose instead of snacking when bored at work (?!) =:D
Transform Yourself with Her World
Last April, I was invited to talk about health and fitness at Her World’s “Transform Yourself” event. The goal is to help readers to become a better version of themselves by making a few lifestyle changes. I spoke about how to exercise and cook when there seem to be no time at all. My favourite tip …
Happiness is…
bouncing about and doing (couple) yoga with friends! Almost every month, our group of friends will celebrate birthday with each other and it often involves some kind of activities. This time, Ade wanted to go jumping at Jumpstreet. Boy, it was so much fun! We were bouncing about, throwing balls to each other, slamming balls and …
Pick-me-up after a long flight
I haven’t been staying in one place for long recently and having to rush all my work before each trip is taking a toll on my body. This time, the journey from KUL to HKG to HND felt much longer and taxing than usual. My tailbone was hurting as I wasn’t sitting properly, and due …
My 5 indulgences
At London, I met up with Sam, a good friend from college. She always has very interesting things to say and inadvertently makes me ponder about life.That night at the Churchill bar, she asked “What is your indulgence? Everyone has at least one”. I couldn’t give her an immediate answer. I said a few things …
Sick Sara vs Healthy Sara
I accidentally stumbled upon this photo taken by local street style photographer, Garbage Lapsap. It was taken 5 years ago when I was working non-stop and surviving on delivered pizza and chap fan. It reminded me of the most miserable time of my life. MISERABLE SARA Not only I missed my mothes homecooked food and sometimes …
Before bedtime activity
playing mix and match with Chinese herbs and separating them into cute pink containers! Ever since inheriting my mother’s slow-cooker, I’ve been making a lot of broth. I’ve tried making red dates tonic (recipe here). with the cooker and the result is amazing! My mother used to boil this tonic for me monthly and told …
Portable & creative exercise
While I was at Shereton’s hotel lobby sipping soursop slushy, I saw this clip That’s when I realise why I like yoga so much; it suits my erratic lifestyle and gives plenty of room for creativity. Now that I’m back home, I can’t wait to get back to my morning exercise routine (or night if …
Lululemon Inspiration
Lululemon got their fame from quality yoga pants which makes you rear view looks good. Hmm, I wouldn’t mind that! Brand aside, I am personally enthralled with ‘athleisure wear’ (a combination of ‘athletic’ and ‘leisure’). As I do a lot of things in a day, I want to be able to move without restriction. I need …