Fat Nation Issue

Ok, we know Fat is bad bla bla... here are some short tips to motivate one to loose and maintain and ideal weight.

Excerpts taken from article, Anggun: Wanita gemuk Oleh NORAINON OTHMAN
norainon@hmetro.com.my

By Penceramah dan motivator: Siti Nor Bahyah Mahamood

1. Pepatah Inggeris ada menyebut, ‘kita adalah apa yang kita makan’.
2. PEPATAH Inggeris iaitu ‘kita adalah apa yang kita makan’ sama seperti yang Nabi Muhammad SAW sebut. Penyakit datang dari perut, yang bermaksud jika kita tidak mengawal makan minum, kita terdedah kepada penyakit.
3. Nabi berpesan, ‘jangan kamu makan melainkan kamu lapar dan bila kamu makan, jangan sampai kenyang’.
4. Islam ajar dan didik umatnya cara makan dan disunatkan kita berpuasa Isnin dan Khamis.
5. Nabi juga berpesan, ‘bila kamu makan, pastikan satu pertiga untuk makanan dan satu pertiga untuk pernafasan’. Melalui kaedah itu, badan kita akan menjadi sihat, mudah untuk beribadah kepada Allah SWT dan menjalankan tugas.
6. Cara makan dalam Islam ialah mulakan dengan Bismillah, jangan minum air ketika makan, makan berjemaah, makan buah dulu, jangan makan ikan dengan daging, habis makan ucap syukur dan jangan makan malam lewat iaitu seelok-eloknya sebelum Maghrib.
7. Wanita sebaik-baiknya memiliki ukur pinggang tidak melebihi 35 inci (87.5 sentimeter) dan lelaki tidak melebihi 40 inci (100 sentimeter) kerana mudah mendapat penyakit kronik. Penampilan penting untuk keyakinan diri dan menambat hati suami.”

For the rest of the article.. link to

http://www.hmetro.com.my/Current_News/myMetro/Sunday/Ekspresi/20071216114530/Article/index_html

Tesco in Kota Bharu

Tesco Kota Bahru is nearing completion. Construction has been going on for the last 6 moths already. Yes, and it provides another option to do our shopping, window shopping or just a stroll over the weekend. At least, one quarter of the week-enders in KB Mall will be diverted to Tesco. Looks like Billion and Pantai Timur Pengkalan Chepa can't hold the crowd anymore.


I remember the first Tesco that I have stepped into was in Ireland. What I remembered was, they did not use any plastic bag. Shoppers will have to bring their own bag. It helps the environment. Wonder will it catch up here?

Can't wait.. heh heh

Eating In Langkawi

There are lots of place to have your breakfast, lunch or dinner. No wonder foreigners got the shock over the abundance and varieties of food in Malaysia. We are spoiled for choices.

Had a chance to check out the food at Kampung Siam Restaurant. It is certified a halal and is situated next to Underwater world and Zon Duty free Shop. The cuisine is mainly Siamese. So expect some degree of spiciness.

Cili Padi, "edible firecrackers" that explode in your mouth... but I love them!!

Japanese Tauhu

Roasted Duck

A view inside the Kpg Siam Restaurant

Fish.. sourish, a bit spicy.. sorry, cant recall the name

The price for a dish of 3, 2 protein and one vege will cost you about RM100 for 3-4 diners. But the taste.. priceless. Of course there are some more places.. those mamak stalls like dines if you are really on a tight budget.

To stay in Langkawi

Despite our busy schedule, we need to have some respite. Langkawi is and will remain one of the places to be listed in our traveling almanac. Its natural beauty will remain one of its attraction in addition to its myths and folklore. Lots of information can be found on that by just merely surfing the web.

Where to stay? Well, there are lots of place to pick and choose, from 1 star to 5 star lodgings. If one is adventurous enough, 1000 stars hotel will always be available for free. Of course, one needs to be wary of the local rules, customs and authority.

Stayed in CD motel resort. CD stands for the owner's name - Che Di. I think it is a 1 star motel though. With a tight budget, anything goes. Remember, the aim - rest and relax. After all, you are not going to stay in the room for more than 2/3 of the day! There are things to see, do, dine and shop. The rate was RM80.00 per night. Located at Pantai Cenang, it looks like a block of hostel in between many other such hostels look-a-like motels. There are Tanjung Malie motel, Sugary Sand Motel (huh! diabetics beware!) and AB motel.

Inside the room - just nice with aircond and a decent washroom. A surau is provided nearby. The beach, Pantai Cenang is just a stone throw away, if you can throw a 200 gram stone 20 - 30 metres far. The beach is actually quite clean, and it is shared with by the other lodging providers. So if you like beaches, better to get these cheap decent ones that doesn't make a crater out of your bank account, but, of course do not expect bell boys or breakfast.

Another plus point, the shops are within walking distance and looking clean food stalls are no big deal. Even restaurants or posh type restaurants are available to get a share of your deep pocket. heh heh. Its kind of "happening" there. So worry not.

If you are at lost of where to stay, here are some of the contact numbers of lodgings in Langkawi. Of course the list is exhaustive. The net is a galore of bargains.




CD Motel: 04-9532222 (RM 80/night); fax 04-9532223

Tanjung Malie Beach Resort: 04-9551891 (RM 120: family seaview, RM95.00: Family standard, RM 80.00 terrace 4 pax)

AB Motel: 04-9551300, fax: 04-9551456. This can be found in the net and brochure immediately after you step in the Langkawi International airport.

The prices are 'non peak price'.