Tag Archives: exercise

Beautiful Singapore Morning

Posted on March 2, 2023 by bookjunkie

14 April 2022 at 6.44am. Haven’t risen to see the sky this beautiful since, but I hope to. I pushed myself too much perhaps and now I’m down and needing to take a forced rest. Hope to get back to … Continue reading →

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Some Days I Can & Other Days I Just Can’t

Posted on February 23, 2023 by bookjunkie

I can be pretty hard on myself. I think I’m too lax, but that’s what my partner and mum tell me. I am trying desperately to regain my fitness. It gets harder as you’re aging and I suppose even harder … Continue reading →

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I’m Concerned About Injuries

Posted on February 14, 2023 by bookjunkie

I wish I could push myself to the extreme the way I did without worry in my twenties. That’s one of the hardest parts about aging. I used to walk long distances and swim countless laps in the University pool. … Continue reading →

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I Hope I Can Keep this Up

Posted on February 13, 2023 by bookjunkie

Finally woke up early again and was able to do my morning walk. Been feeling panicky lately, as I feel that with the psoriasis, it indicates that my immune system is not doing well. The steroids are not working and … Continue reading →

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Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s Diet, Exercise & Daily Routine

Posted on April 1, 2015 by bookjunkie

I am beyond fascinated by Lee Kuan Yew’s diet, exercise and daily routine as I am keen to learn from someone who had a long life and paid keen attention to his health, with much diligence. I had no clue … Continue reading →

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Delayed Gratification

Posted on March 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

I’m a sucker for immediate gratification. I guess it’s the reason why I pick a greasy burger over a salad even though the salad will make me feel light and energetic an hour after, while the burger would make me … Continue reading →

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Exercise & Writing Routines of Famous People

Posted on March 10, 2013 by bookjunkie

I am very keen on studying routines of famous successful and happy people and trying to emulate them. It’s so often that I start off the day with great intentions but end the day with the awful realization that I … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Day

Posted on February 27, 2013 by bookjunkie

At the end of the day, when I’m in bed and the lights are out, I realize once again, that I have not kept to good routines. For instance I haven’t exercised and was sedentary all day, didn’t touch a … Continue reading →

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The Quiet of Sembawang Beach

Posted on January 7, 2013 by bookjunkie

Headed towards the quiet of Sembawang beach and it felt good to walk around (although there is still renovation going on and lots of barricades up). Trying to get with the usual New Year promise that everyone makes – to … Continue reading →

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4 Things: Finding Happiness in the Supposedly Mundane

Posted on September 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was thinking about happiness and how I could find it without spending any money or leaving my house. 1. Well one thing I know for sure that would make me happy is if I successfully organize all my stuff … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: Checking Out Nex

Posted on December 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

With all the food blogging, I need an exercise bike. Saw an AIBI exercise equipment store at Nex. I wish Ikea was here instead of Courts. But Courts has electronics as well. I am not sure what HTC is, but … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss Success Stories: Inspired by Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Osbourne

Posted on November 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

They look so incredible and they both did it the healthy way. Kelly Osbourne lost 50 pounds and Jennifer Hudson went from a UK size 20 to a UK size 10. Jennifer did it through Weight Watchers, while Kelly had … Continue reading →

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Exercise That Creates Art

Posted on September 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is just incredible.  A Drawing Machine by Melbourne artist Joseph L Griffiths who is based in Paris. Melbourne seems to be a place where art thrives. The artist is a genious and this installation was his statement on a … Continue reading →

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Kate Hudson’s Diet Secret

Posted on August 31, 2010 by bookjunkie

Kate Hudson’s Hollywood trainer Ashley Conrad revealed the secret to Kate’s great body in an old issue of US Weekly. The berries, almonds, chicken and cod sounds ok to me, but I wonder if the cravings can be held at … Continue reading →

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