Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Simple and awesome workout for abs

Found this from Fitness Magazine website for their post on 'The A-List Abs Workout'. Unlike other exercise this is easy with some weight use. Why don't we give a try gals...

There are 5 routines from the workouts.

Routine by Sadie Lincoln, creator of Barre3 Fitness
Sculpt a rock-solid bod like Madonna's: Just steal these exercises from her fave ab workout.

1. Incline Core Scissors

What you'll need: a pair of 1- to 3-pound dumbbells and a small exercise ball (such as a Mini-Core Ball, $8, naturalfitnessinc.com) or a rolled-up towel

Targets: Back, abs, obliques, and legs


1st pic (before)
* Lie faceup on floor, knees bent, feet flat, with ball beneath tailbone, arms slightly out to sides, palms on floor.
* Extend both legs directly up.


2nd pic (after)
* Slowly lower left leg toward floor as low as you can without arching spine.
* Lift left leg up as you lower right leg toward floor to complete 1 rep. MAKE IT EASIER: Perform without ball or bend knees 90 degrees over hips to lower feet to floor.
* Do 3 sets of 15 reps.

2. Kneeling Flye

Targets: Back, chest, abs, quads, and inner thighs

1st pic (before):
*Kneeling on floor with ball between inner thighs, hold a dumbbell in each hand, arms out to sides at shoulder level with elbows bent 90 degrees (like a goalpost), palms facing forward.


2nd pic (after):
* Keeping body in a straight line from shoulders to knees, lean back slightly as you bring elbows in and arms together, palms facing each other.
* Return to start.
* Do 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.




3.Core Flex

Targets: Chest, back, arms, and abs

1st pic:
*Holding a dumbbell in each hand, lie faceup on floor with knees bent, feet flat, ball beneath mid-back so that head and shoulders are lifted.
MAKE IT EASIER: Do move without dumbbells.
*Bring arms out to sides at shoulder level, elbows slightly bent so palms almost face each other


2nd pic:
* Crunch up, bringing arms around knees as if hugging a beach ball.
* Lower back toward floor, opening arms out to sides to start position.
* Do 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

4.Child's-Pose Ski Slope

Targets: Back, shoulders, arms, abs, quads, inner and thighs


1st pic (before):
* Holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms by sides, kneel on floor, squeezing ball between inner thighs.
* Hinge forward from hips and lower butt to heels until forehead touches floor in child's pose, resting hands on floor by ankles, palms up.


2nd pic (after):
* Raise torso 90 degrees as you lift butt several inches, raising straight arms behind you.
MAKE IT EASIER: Sit on heels as you raise torso.
* Hold for 1 count, then return to child's pose.
* Do 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps

5.Upright Oblique Twist

Targets: Back, shoulders, abs, and obliques

1st pic (before):
* Holding a dumbbell in each hand, sit on floor with knees bent, feet flat and ball behind lower back.
* Lift arms to shoulder level in front of you, palms down.

2nd pic (after):
* Keeping abs engaged, lower torso 45 degrees as you rotate upper body to left, bringing bent left elbow behind you.
* Return to center and repeat on other side to complete 1 rep.
* Do 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps

Source: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/express/celebrity-ab-workout

Monday, July 25, 2011

The art of cooking - Culinary Art and the vocab. - CILANTRO


Nak cerita pasal skil memasak ni... memang aku tergolong dlm golongan yg tak tau memasak... mana tak nya start memasak hanya masa dah masuk uni.. itupun sebb terjebak dalam ko-kurikulum pakaian seragam yg memerlukan we all masuk hutan dan memasak sendiri makanan.. dan waktu itu hanyalah tau masak sardin, masak nasi, mee maggie dan air.. bolehla kan..

sebagai anak bongsu dan ada kakak2 jadi priority nak bljr atau menolong kat dapur tu mmg tak ada dlm kamus hidup.. yg tau.. celik je mata pegi kuar main kat rumah org dah gelap/magrib baru balik rumah... padan muka kau.. dah besar malu tak tau masak..

Tapi nasib baik jugak lah kan.. dah besar tu boleh la masak sendiri.. pandai dah nak goreng nasik, goreng sambal, sambal tumis, dan mencuba resipi2 sendiri..

So dah besar ni baru nak kenal mana daun bawang, daun parsli, daun sup, daun ketumbar.. w/pun mmg selalu confuse daun2 ni.. dan ada satu lg nama yg sama 'CILANTRO' ... apa kejadahnya benda ni.. rupanya sama je dgn daun ketumbar/parsley/corriander leaves.. bijinya dipanggil corriander seeds (biji ketumbar yg org Melayu guna sebagai rempah ratus tu)...


pix: from wikipedia

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Food For Thought This Week - Mango and Tomato Salsa

Sapa suka buah mangga? Angkat tangan.. (Saya!)...
Tomato? ..ni bukan buah la.. sayur. (ye ke.. sayur ke buah?).. hmm tak suka sangat kalau makan raw.. tp ok ler sekali sekala just for the sake of the nutritient.. konon nak bg kulit licin..



For those yg nak try resipi 'diet' snack pd waktu2 petang bleh la try.. or for lunch (aku tak boleh for lunch mkn ni jer.. rasa mcm tak puas melainkan ada bread and soup)..

Recipe: (from http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/summer/r/mangotomsalsa.htm)

This is a tangy, fruity and refreshing salsa that goes well with fish, chicken or meat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutesIngredients:
•2 small mangoes, diced
•2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
•1/2 cup sweet onion
•1 jalapeno pepper
•1/3 cup chopped cilantro
•Juice of 1 lime

Preparation:
Combine chopped mangoes, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno and cilantro in a medium bowl. Squeeze two halves of a small lime over the bowl. Toss and allow to stand until ready to serve.
Serves 6.

Per Serving: Calories 73, Calories from Fat 3, Total Fat 0.3g (sat 0g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 6mg, Carbohydrate 16.6g, Fiber 2.1g, Protein 1g

p/s: I add olive oil in the recipe. I pakai black pepper instead of jalapeno.. Cilantro (daun sup/parsli) tak pakai pun tak pe.

Thought: Boleh makan tomato lebih byk dgn resipi ni compare kalau nak makan buah tomato tu saja.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Tempahan Biskut Raya - Area Gombak dan kawasan sekitar

Raya Cookies

Tempahan biskut raya dah dibuka... kalau area gombak dan sekitarnya boleh deliver free.. kalau area lain kena runding dulu camna..

Tempahan dibuka sehingga hari ke 7 Ramadhan.

Semua harga RM25/50 pcs.. kecuali Crispy Flower RM26/50 pcs

Crispy Flower : RM26/50 pcs


Tart Nenas: RM25/50 pcs


Suji Brunai: RM25/50 pcs


Snow Almond: RM25/50 pcs


Smarties Flower : RM25/50 pcs


Red Berry: RM25/50 pcs


Plikatus: RM25/50 pcs


Pelangi: RM25/50 pcs


Palm Stick : RM25/50 pcs


Mama Carey: RM25/50 pcs


Makmur : RM25/50 pcs


Italia Cheese : RM25/50 pcs


Choc Brocher : RM25/50 pcs


Choc Chips: RM25/50 pcs


Almond Tuscany: RM25/50 pcs


Thought:
1 or 2 pieces of those cookies won't harm your waist.. NO? LOL.
Biskut raya mak Hanis Zalikha pun mcm sedap sgt... oh.. "tempting my sweet buds"

Pick up my old hobby - Running/Jogging



Hari ni nak jogging semula.. maksudnya jogging betul2 bukan setakat jog kat tmn permainan masa tgh teman anak2 main buai/jongkang jongkit.. Nak jog keliling tasik dlm 4 atau 5 round.. fuh semangat gitu... first day hr tu 2 round je non stop.. pas tu semput... dah tua2 ni.. nak balikkan stamina .. dan buang lemak2 degil ni.. tahap kritikal ni.. dah hampir dan mmg cecah angka 6.. nangis nangis...

Kita tengok apa kesudahannya petang ni.. samada 4 round non stop.. atau 1 round je.. muahaha..


Thought: kan best kalau ada partner jog yg 'hunky' mcm laki Fergie ni..hehe..

pix: from http://www.peoplestylewatch.com

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Biar buta mata jangan buta hati

"Sesungguhnya mereka tidak buta mata tapi yang buta itu adalah mata hati yang ada dalam dada"
Surah Al-Hajj (22:46)

"Kemudian hatimu itu menjadi keras sesudah itu, lalu ia menjadi seperti batu malah lebih keras dari itu.." Surah Al-Baqarah (2:74)

"Keras hati dan selain itu ia sangat terkenal dengan sifat kejahatannya.." Surah Al-Qalam (68:13)

"..Telah berkarat hati mereka, Kerana dosa-dosa yang telah mereka lakukan.." Surah Al-Muthaffifiin(83:14)

"Apabila langit telah pecah, dan apabila bintang-bintang telah berjatuhan,dan apabila lautan telah bergelora dan apabila kubur-kubur telah terbalik semuanya.....Ketika itu tahulah manusia apa amalan yang dilakukannya dan apa yang ditinggalkannya.. Wahai manusia apakah yang memperdayakanmu terhadap Tuhanmu yang Maha Pemurah?.....Yang telah menciptakanmu dan menyempurnakan kejadianmu dan menjadikan angota-anggotamu dengan baik, Menurut apa yang dikehendakiNYA dan DIA yang telah menyusun tubuhmu...."
Surah Al-Infithaar(82:1-8)

dipetik dr blog: http://dirihamba.blogspot.com/2010/04/susunan-ayat-al-quran-tentang-buta-hati.html
Thanks!

Thought: Ya Allah, perliharalah imanku.. agamaku dan petingkatlah imanku.. Aminnn Ya Allah.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Movie (Old) of the Week - The Wedding Date



Best plak tgk citer ni.. teringat cerita My Best Friend's Wedding (old time fav).. Hero yang sama (Dermot Mulroney)... but this this he's playing 'a hooker'.. yeah.. you heard me ..by the way tua dah Dermot ni.. tp hensem you..

ni cuma selingan je yer.. hiburan.




Synopsis/Plot cerita:
Kat Ellis (Debra Messing) is a single New Yorker who returns to her parents' house in London to be the maid of honor at her younger half sister's (Amy Adams) wedding. The best man is none other than her former fiancé, who unexpectedly dumped her two years ago. Anxious about confronting him and eager to impress him, she hires suave male escort Nick Mercer (Dermot Mulroney) to pose as her boyfriend.

Kat intends to make her former flame, Jeffrey (Jeremy Sheffield), jealous, but her plan backfires when Nick convinces everyone, including her, that they are madly in love. Kat then feels herself too falling for Nick as he slowly falls for her. Along the way, Kat discovers that her half sister, Amy, slept with Jeffrey while they were still together. This affair was the reason why Jeffrey dumped Kat because he believed himself to be in love with Amy. Amy confesses her betrayal to her fiancé Ed (Jack Davenport) just before the church ceremony. However, Ed decides that he loves Amy more than he is angry and they end up getting married after all. Kat and Nick end up together. Jeffrey, who was the main reason for all the trouble, learns absolutely nothing. At the end he is seen, possibly in France, as Nick jokingly said to Ed, trying to get the attentions of a female neighbor.



(source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wedding_Date)
(pix: googled from internet)

Thought: Nasib baik tak dapat laki hensem macam ni.. kalau tak, tak aman hidup... Subhanallah.