Hit The Gym!

Had brunch today and made our way to S.M's condo to hit the gym with the girls, Jerline & Rasa while the boy and S.M went for their swim.

It feels great to tire yourself out on a Saturday with some work-outs at the gym.
I'm forever anticipating for the arrival of weekends because that are the only time I can destress myself from the many efforts put into work & study.
Sometimes, it gets so tight up that I feel I am so unhealthy internally and the stress builds up to a level where I just don't feel like uttering a single word to anybody, which is also unhealthy to the body.
So gym or jogging used to be one of the way to relieve stress in my younger days when I was still in uniform.
After which, burden got heavier and I simply have no time and energy to really hit the gym or go for a simple jog.
Now that age is catching up, I feel that it is relevant to cultivate some healthy habits.

We could probably have the gym meet-up every Saturday! Anyway, they have plans for BBQ at SM's house next Sat! It's gonna be fun!

The gals and I were talking about problems that gals faced in terms of fat-ness. I'm sure you would agree that gals always find it tedious to lose tummy fats, thigh fats as well as arms fats. Actually if you google, you will find many methods which you can try to lose those fats. As a gal or woman, I'm sure we are all body-conscious and we want to be in good shape always so some of us even resort to slimming pills consumption, slimming tea drinking or even sign up for slimming sessions package at slimming centers. They might produce fruitful effects but I always feel that side effects are bound to occur and so the most fundamental method to keep yourself healthy and slim is by exercising and eating right.

Have been reading some healthy lifestyle articles and is super amazed by the wonders that my favourite green tea can do. Since i'm on the topic on getting a healthy lifestyle, might as well just do some sharing here.

I have always been a fan of green tea ever since polytechnic school days. I love Pokka Green tea the most and have always been drinking a cup of hot green tea after lunch everyday. Perhaps addiction may be one of the cause because like coffee, once you start you cannot stop. But I also feel that hot green tea makes you feel less bloated after a hearty meal as it washes the oil away.

This is my favourite brand of cold and hot green tea which are damn awesome! <3

Benefits of Green Tea: 
Source adapted from: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-of-green-tea-that-you-didnt-know-about.html

1.     Weight Loss. Green tea increases the metabolism. The polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories.

2.     Diabetes. Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose levels slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage.

3.     Heart Disease. Scientists think, green tea works on the lining of blood vessels, helping keep them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in blood pressure. It may also protect against the formation of clots, which are the primary cause of heart attacks.

4.     Esophageal Cancer. It can reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, but it is also widely thought to kill cancer cells in general without damaging the healthy tissue around them.

5.     Cholesterol. Green tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.

6.     Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is said to delay the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies carried out on mice showed that green tea protected brain cells from dying and restored damaged brain cells.

7.     Tooth Decay. Studies suggests that the chemical antioxidant “catechin” in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections, dental caries and other dental conditions

8.     Blood Pressure. Regular consumption of green tea is thought to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

9.     Depression. Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. It is this substance that is thought to provide a relaxing and tranquilizing effect and be a great benefit to tea drinkers.

10.  Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial. Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. In some studies green tea has been shown to inhibit the spread of many diseases.

11.  Skincare. Green tea can apparently also help with wrinkles and the signs of aging, This is because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Both animal and human studies have demonstrated that green tea applied topically can reduce sun damage.