November 6, 2006 Last week was incredibly busy. There were days when I felt mental and physical total exhaustion. For the first time in a year and a half, I couldn’t even write my weekly journal on this site. Believe it or not, committing to these weekly entries is not an easy task. I usually spend about half an hour staring at the computer and then after some deep contemplations and allowing my fingers to type without directionI end up…
Top 6 ways to curb your hunger.
November 4, 2006I know I said I would write my ‘top 6’ every Friday, but I’ve been soooo busy!! Sorry! But now that I finished my early morning workout (I’m talking 5am y’all!) I am ready to get busy telling y’all ways to curb your hunger! Especially since it is now officially the weekend and I know there will be lots of temptations out there for everyone. Eat Fibrous Foods. 1. I am a huge proponent of eating fiber! Fiber dereases your…
Top 6 ways to NOT lose your diet while going out!
October 27, 2006All of us deal with the pressures of being with friends in an environment where we just want to be bbbaaadd! Below are top 6 ways I stay out of trouble. Maybe this will work for some of you. 1. Become the designated driver. This way, you have an excuse as to why you can’t drink. You also feel like a good samaritan for taking responsibility over the safety of friends. 2. Drink diet soda. I’ve done this many of…
a piece of a puzzle.
October 25, 2006October 24, 2006 Last week I was frustrated because everything in my life is new: where I live, what I do daily, who I hang out with and when I train. While change is hard, it is necessary in order to grow. The main reason I moved to Sacramento was to spend more time with my mother and assist with her health. I never want to regret decisions made in my life, and I never want to take every opportunity…
Top 6 Exercises to firm your Lower Body.
October 20, 2006One of the biggest concerns for woman is trimming and toning their lower half. Naturally, women are more pre-dispositioned to carry extra fat in these areas, therefore, your genetics and body composition will determine how much you can change the shape of your figure. There is no such thing as ‘spot training’ – however, there is something called building muscle in areas that you challenge. Muscle not only speeds up your metabolism but gives your body more shape and definition.…
The Game of Strength
October 16, 2006October 16, 2006 Wow. I began my trek in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, then to the state of Sarawak in the small village of Sibu, where my father, Francis Kang was born and raised. After a week or so, I flew to Bangkok and Pattaya in Thailand, where I continued my journey by myself, and discovered the countryside and beach areas of a beautiful and friendly country. The trip seems almost surreal, for here I am, in a new environment, in…
Top 6 Ways to Kickstart a Successful Diet.
September 29, 2006So you’ve got your action plan, you’ve got your 3 month goals, you’ve got your cupboard filled with diet friendly foods…so what else do you need, Right? You need a Reality Check. This is not going to be easy, and your plan is only as good as when you created it. A lot of people start off with the best intentions – but not everyone succeeds. This is my down to earth, top 6 Ways to get you started. I…
an invisible wind.
September 25, 2006September 25, 2006 This weekend I experienced my last moments as a resident of San Francisco. While I may move back later in my lifetime, nothing will ever match the years I spent living on my own as a young woman in her early twenties. Years ago I fondly remember driving across the Bay Bridge with my small exercise bike in my trunk, with stars in my eyes and dreams in my head..I didn’t know what I was going to…
Top 6 Low-Carb Protein Bars
September 22, 2006I am a big fan of finding bars that taste good, have low calories, are high in fiber and minimal on the carb side. Meal Replacements bars are great when you are on the go and need to find a supplement to your nurtition when you don’t have time to prepare meals. Bars have come a long way and actually taste like candy bars these days. The key thing to look for is total calories, saturated fat, sugars and protein.…
the human condition
September 19, 2006September 18, 2006 One of the things writing has always assisted me with: is processing my thoughts and feelings. I’ve had a diary ever since I was in 1st grade and continue to have a personal diary, dream journal, work planner, fitness weblog and personal website. One of the reasons why documenting events, feelings, plans and reflections is important is because by looking back, you can also look forward and naturally feel the presence of ‘right now’ and…