Swimming Instructor from Hell?!?

* expensive swimming board... the little porcupine does not comes with it...  :)

MooMoo recently signed up a swimming lesson package from 'Women and Sports' promotion and the lessons are taught by instructors from 'Happy Fish'.  It started from 5th September and there will be a total of 12 lessons.

MooMoo missed Piggy lots when going for her swimming lessons.  She used to go to swimming class with Piggy before Piggy shifted to Koala Land.  MooMoo can swim but techniques are not very correct.  She thought that if she wants to swim, she better swim correctly.  Therefore, she decided to sign up the class to correct her techniques to swim better and also to learn how to tread water.  One thing that MooMoo still could not do after many times -> TREAD WATER! :p

On the 1st lesson, MooMoo thought that her instructor was from hell.  MooMoo smiled and greeted her instructor and it was returned with a serious, unfriendly look.  Then, MooMoo thought the instructor is having PMS.  Oh boy... the instructor can get really sacarstic and almost killed MooMoo the very 1st lesson.  MooMoo thought she have left office and away from stress but there's another episode in the swimming pool.  Hahaha!

There were a 15 minutes drilling session on theory, which MooMoo finds it very unnecessary.  MooMoo were also very naughty as she answered her instructor the way the instructor asked questions.

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Conversation #01

Instructor:  You must not go swim alone. Understand?

MooMoo: OK.

Instructor: If you swim in the pool, do you care about people and your surroundings?

MooMoo: Yes.

Instructor: Do you?!?

MooMoo: Yes....

Instructor: NO!!! Nobody cares...

MooMoo: Noo... I care.. I will look around where I swim and make sure I do not bump into people.

Instructor: No! Nobody cares.  So, imagine you go swim alone and you drown.... then no one will come to your rescue.

MooMoo:  There's life guards.  If I am the life guard I will watch the people in the pool and rescue them.

Instructor:  You think they care?!?

MooMoo:  OK, I will go swim with someone who cares about me. :p

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Conversation #02

* Earlier before, MooMoo's friend said that instructor mention she will not do demo when teaching...

Instructor: When you kick, you pull in your leg and lock your ankle then kick outward, relax your ankle and close your leg. 

MooMoo: Can you demo?

Instructor: No...  I don't need to demo.  You can try and you can see the 2 girls over there. (her students that apparently can't really swim also)  

MooMoo tried for awhile but can't really do it well.

MooMoo: You mean you are not going to demo throughout the lessons?!?

Instructor: ..... No... I will demo when necessary, when doing corrections.

MooMoo: OKKKKKKK.......  =.=!!!

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MooMoo's friends actually asked her to switch instructor but she wanted that time slot and the swimming pool so she gave the instructor 2nd chance.  The instructor is kind of mean but she is actually pretty knowledgable.

MooMoo thought that she is the only one feeling that the teacher is mean and sacarstic but apparently, she is not alone.  MooMoo spoken to 2 of her students and one of them said that she almost didn't want to come after the 1st lesson.  Hahaha!

In the end, MooMoo didn't change the instructor after all.  MooMoo feels that she still learn something through the instructor though she is not so likeable.  MooMoo managed to correct her strokes for breast strokes and working on her free styles right now.  The instructor ain't that bad after all, since MooMoo improves after a few lessons.

Well, I guess there's a difference between a strict teacher and a mean teacher.  If you learnt something, the teacher may be strict and it you didn't learn something, the teacher may be mean.  It's pretty subjective and it all depends on individuals.  

It reminded MooMoo of her funny Step instructor, good at heart, but sometimes just doing some things in a mean way, which may not be the intentions.

* MooMoo hopes that she can soon swim like a Dolphin and can tread water... working towards her goals.... GANBATTE!!! No swimming lesson for MooMoo today coz AV :(

No luck for Swimming today :p

It's been awhile since MooMoo last go swimming, which was about more than a year ago with Piggy.  MooMoo bought herself a new swimsuit and a new pair of goggles to start her swimming workout again.  She got bit motivated reading Piggy's blog and want to get back to her swimming lessons too.  Peer pressure?!?  Hahaha!!

MooMoo got everything ready for swimming, waiting to opening ceremony her new pair of goggles but too bad the weather was pretty unpredictable.  It was still beautiful all the way... but when MooMoo was nearing the swimming pool, there was a sudden downpour. = ((

MooMoo and friend waited awhile for the rain to stop, then walked over the swimming pool.  Although the rain stopped but they would not let us swim as the pool is remained closed till further notice.  So disappointing!  Will have to wait till next week then.

MooMoo hope that this new pair of goggles is really 'anti-fog'.  Hahaha.  Here's some tips from MooMoo's friends to keep the goggles away from fog.  

(1) Pooi... Pooi... Pooi! Disgusting saliva... :p

(2) Anti Fog solution

(3) Johnson Baby's Shampoo

(4) Toothpaste

MooMoo will just stick to option 2, if the anti-fog feature of this new goggles fail.  

* Lucky, MooMoo did 2 classes (Step and Sculpt) today... to compensate for not swimming... feels good that the abs and the butts are aching badly now... kekeke... No pain, no gain... Starting to feel a bit BLUE dy now... Hope these 2 days HAPPY hormones can boost up some energy... = ))

MooMoo's 1st Football Match

MooMoo volunteered for the company charity event for a friendly football match before the actual soccer match.  Each team formed within a department, the company will donate SGD1K for charity.  Well, MooMoo never played soccer before so she decided to give it a try.

Guess, it's just not fated for MooMoo to play football.  Hahaha!  It's MooMoo's 1st football match and it rained heavily, non stop, flooding the field.  No luck!

Some of the guys went out to play in the rain, even though the red light alert is still on.  The red light signal is to alert everyone that it is dangerous to play as there's thunder and lightning.  They are all playing at their own risk.  MooMoo's brother said that it's OK to play in the rain, just need to watch out for "THOR".  LOL!

All the guys just could not stand not playing after changing into their football gears.  Hahaha!  By the time the rain started to stop, it was pretty late for the friendly matches.  They need to get ready for the real football match at 7:30pm.  Most people started to leave the stadium, while some stayed back to watch the football match.

Well, for the sake of charity, MooMoo thought she can go try kick some ball but didn't get to do any kicking.  Haha!  She got herself a goodie bag, with an ang pow of $10 Watson voucher.  ^=^

* 1st day back to work today... Thank God it's Friday and tomorrow is weekend...Totally no mood to work... :p

To Do or Not?!? Just Do It!!!

TO DO OR NOT?!? After all the dilemma, MooMoo decided and have signed up today.  There's no more turning back.  Just do it!!! Wish MooMoo all the best of luck! :p

Over the weeks, MooMoo have been thinking and considering, whether to sign up for the "Pilates Instructor Training Course" at her gym or not, as it is not cheap.  It is SGD1K for the whole course, taking up 6 weekends.  Pay $$$ and must sacrifice weekends too.  Haha. 

Lately, MooMoo have been quite into Pilates and have been trying to go to the classes to practise more frequently.  MooMoo have changed her working hours from '09:00 till 18:00' to '0830 till '17:30'.  Therefore, she is able to rush to Pilates classes at 19:45 on Mondays and 18:40 on Tuesdays.

MooMoo wanted to take up the course to have more knowledge on Pilates but the part on the instructor teaching, she will think about it again.  Hahaha.  She will have to overcome her stage fright in order to be an instructor. 

In order to complete the course,  I need to do the following, in a total of 76 hours:
1) 36 hours - Theory, Educational, Instructional, Practical and Supervised Teaching of Pilates
2) 20 hours - Self Practise and Observation
3) 10 hours - Teaching
4) 10 hours - Home Project Work and Assignments

Item no. 3 will be a challenge to MooMoo and she have to complete the teaching hours within 1 year form the completion of the course, in order to obtain the full certification.

Hope the SGD1K will not go to a waste.  Hahaha.  The course will start after Chinese New Year, from 2 March till 7 April 2013.  MooMoo's looking forward to her 1st class but a bit kan chiong also.  GANBATTE!!!

* Suddenly thought of this particular quote.   "Do or do not.  There is no try." --- Yoda

MooMoo 1st Skechers

MooMoo's favourite Nike is in coma now.  She haven't go revive it at the cobbler.  This is MooMoo's new shoes for now.  It's a gift from MooMoo's dad.

Well, MooMoo didn't buy this shoes because of her favourite Sammi Cheng.  Hahaha!  She bought it after reading about it on the Shape magazine and the colours look good.

This particular shoes is very light and it encourages mid foot strike, avoiding the heel strike, which is supposingly good for running as it help saves energy.  Not sure how true is that as MooMoo find that it does not have much support.  Maybe it's because MooMoo is not used to lightweight shoes without much cushioning.  It really felt like barefooted.

So far MooMoo had been gym-ing with it.... ran 9km and 21km with it.  So far so good but MooMoo thinks that she needs another good pair for gym, especially for her favourite STEP class.  Hahaha.

* MooMoo wonder how many shoes can one woman have?!?  Think majority of them have lots of heels and pumps but MooMoo have more sport shoes... kekeke... :p

Gotta work with "HEART" and not only work "HARD"... :p

* Exercise is "HEART" work... MooMoo really need to put more effort in getting rid of all the extras that she have accumulated for the past few months... plus her running events are coming up next month and she haven't been running at all... GANBATTE!!!! ^=^

WORKOUT De-Stress Day...

MooMoo did a whole LOTS of exercise today.  She went for a SCULPT class and did lots of push-ups and hand weights.  MooMoo's favourite instructor taught the class how to do proper push-ups and there are 3 types in total. e.g. Normal wide push-ups, Triceps push-ups and Diamond push-ups. Gosh... it's really killing after so long.... arms became flabby and weak... must really consistently train on those chicken wings.  It was a tiring but GREAT workout. ^=^

After class, MooMoo went for a short 5km run on the treadmill.  It's been quite awhile since she ran on treadmill.  MooMoo is always trying to clock in more mileage but still a long way to go... if only she have the passion to run as much as doing her Step and Balance.  LOL! :p

She ended up her day with her swimming lessons.  Coach today torture everyone making us swim endless laps of Freestyle and Breast strokes.  For amateur like Moo and class, it was really tough.  Tonight, MooMoo actually swam about 700 metres. It may be nothing to mermaids like Ms. Mo but it's bursting MooMoo's lungs.  Running 700 metres is definitely easier than swimming 700 metres.  Haha...  Really gotta work towards swimming 200 metres non-stop in order to get my diving license. Ganbatte!!

* It's really amazing sometimes when you meet someone you used to know, sharing smiles and laughters... and maybe some not so good memories... you can just walk by each other and pretend we do not know each other or maybe give each other a polite awkward smile and move on.  Anyway, as long as everyone's healthy and happy, everything will be good.   ^=^

"Every now and then you wake up to a day that effects your whole life... the day in your life when you know you'll never be the same again... the day that changes the way you think about everything and everyone."

Today, one of MooMoo's favourite theatre actress, Emma Yong just passed away... due to losing her battle to stomach cancer.  May she rest in peace.... God bless her and her family.

28.3-HAPPY Day! ^=^

Today, MooMoo did 3 gym classes; STEP2, BALANCE and PILATES.  All 3 classes were superb today.  After classes, ate so much.  Lots of Output but lots of Input as well.  Guess everything balanced out.  Hahaha.  She ended it with a 10km run towards the evening.  What a great day! ^=^

* Some random quotes on "HAPPINESS"....

"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”--- Abraham Lincoln

“It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.”--

- Dalai Lama

“Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory." --- Albert Schweitzer

In LOVE with BALANCE ^=^

BALANCE


Balance.. Oh! Balance,
What goodness does it bring, really?
It can make one come to sense,
And be in touch with their own body.

What's the difference between the rest?
It can be done with or without the mat.
Taichi, Yoga and Pilates,
That's the combination you will get.

Breathe In, Breathe Out,
Flowing with the Taichi moves.
When you're all stressed out,
It's best to follow the grooves.

Warrior pose 1,2 or 3,
It can kill to hold it any longer.
As much as you wanna be,
You gotta endure to be stronger.

Bird pose, Lolla, Backbend, 
I hate it coz all so complicated.
Really can me insane,
Even before the class ended.

The best part, not to all, maybe to some,
Is the meditation towards the end.
That's when you can relax yourself and keep calm,
And sometimes doze off, there and then.


--- copyright-MooMoo


* LOL!  MooMoo just crapping on favourite workout.  Without her realizing it, the LOVE for Balance have grown over time and MooMoo can't recall when she started doing Balance as she has been doing it and off last time, just that lately it's quite consistent.  MooMoo used to go Balance to company Ms. Mo.  Then, she realized that she is now going because she wants to and not because she have to or just to accompany people to class.  MooMoo usually do not like to go class alone but guess the love for Balance have grown till it has become part of her weekly routine and she doesn't even mind to go alone. Different instructors have different styles in conducting the classes but the movements and poses are pretty standard in nature.  Check out Balance class if you have the chance.  It's either you like it or you hate it.  Hahaha!!!

'Big Prawn Head' again... = (

This is the 2nd time that MooMoo had to waste her SGD$8 to buy this lousy, big, heavy padlock from the gym. = ((

Thanks to herself being 'Big Prawn Head'.  MooMoo was in a rush to change at the gym to go for her evening run and suddenly, she realized she had locked her keys in the locker!!!  Usually, she will always meet familiar people at the gym BUT when it's emergency time, she see not even 1 familiar face!!!

Anyway, luckily the gym do sell the padlock... else, MooMoo will not be able to do her evening run.

* MooMoo must really go find a small padlock where the keys cannot be detached if it's not locked to avoid this from happening another time.  = p  

Gym Junkie ;P

Today is MooMoo's last day of leave. Back to 'Reality' tomorrow...

MooMoo really generated so much 'Happy Hormones' today till a bit over-dosed already. She did 6 hours of different work out classes in the gym. MooMoo broke her own record of maximum 4 classes in a day.

- Body Sculpt

- Zumba Fitness

- Step101

- Latina Flava

- Balance

- Duo Step

Gosh, MooMoo is a real 'Gym Junkie'... but she had LOTS of FUN today, though her whole body is aching now... especially her poor legs. Hahaha... It's like a 'Gym-Marathon'. ^=^

OMG, while browsing on the net, MooMoo found this term called 'Compulsive Exercise', which is also known as obligatory exercise, excessive exercise, exercise addiction or anorexia athletica. This means that one who have compulsion to exercise for longer and more vigourously than what is considered 'Normal'.

Browsing through the symptoms, it seems that MooMoo fit into the picture EXCEPT for number 2, depression and the part about the missing Fun, which MooMoo is still very much having FUN. Hahah.

Symptoms of 'Compulsive Exercise':

- Exercise on most days or everyday and sometimes several times a day, even when sick

- Exercise at unusual places (in bed, in shower, etc) and at odd times (middle of the night)

- Exercise affecting normal life, taking priority over everything

- Guilty and Anxious when they are forced to miss an exercise, will make up to it

- Planning activities all around Exercise

- Suffer from Anxiety, Depression, Low Self Esteem and Worry about Weight

- Exercise not taken as a Fun or Pleasurable Experience

Guess MooMoo still haven't reach the stage of 'Compulsive Exercise'... she's just a terrible 'Gym Junkie'... Anyway, she will try to rest more for the coming next few days for her muscles to heal and recover. MooMoo don't want to lose her muscle mass and do permanent damage to her bones, joints and ligaments.

* Tuesday BLUE tomorrow... Hope for MORE GOOD things to come by... and not any unwanted Surprises... ^=^ Wednesday onwards, MooMoo will be 'Home Alone' for at least a week... = (

Zumba Toning Rocks!!!

Recently, MooMoo goes to this new class called 'Zumba Toning' and she really loves it. MooMoo thinks that Zumba Toning really rocks!!! MooMoo used to go to Zumba Fitness class but she finds that Zumba Toning is more interesting.

Zumba Fitness is a dance-fitness workout. Zumba Toning is almost similar to Zumba Fitness except that it is more of a body sculpting workout with combination of dance moves, using a Maraca-like Toning Sticks. You can actually tone your body while having a good workout dancing to the music.

Samples of Zumba Toning Videos at YouTube...

Zumba Toning 1

Zumba Toning 2

Zumba Toning 3

Zumba Toning 4

Zumba Toning 5

Zumba Toning 6

* MooMoo went to watch 'Wu Xia' at last... it was GREAT...damn funny... thought they filmed it wrongly... Action packed kinda Comedy... kekeke... MooMoo wonder why her friends didn't like it... she finds it GREAT... something different... watching the movie really gives MooMoo some 'AHA' insights...other than admiring her lengchai 'HERO'... ^=^

BODY BALANCE - LOVIN' IT ^=^

MooMoo had a good stretch today at Body Balance class in gym. ^=^

MooMoo used to only go for Cardio classes with great intensity and movements. i.e. Steps, Aerobics, Zumba. MooMoo didn't really fancy classes with slow movements as it could really make her doze off in class but the more she go to Balance class, the more she loves it. It really does her great wonders and it's kinda fun when she sees herself improving in her own strength and flexibility. Of course, the instructor plays a great role as well. MooMoo have a couple of favourite instructors for this Body Balance class at the gym.

What is 'BODY BALANCE'?!?

Body Balance is a 55 mins workout with the combination of Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates, ending with 10 minutes of meditation relaxation. It is a group exercise class created by 'Les Millis', which is popular for classes like Body Pump, Body Step, Body Combat and Body Jam.

Body Balance is a form of workout for overall body fitness, which focus on the breathing techniques, working on our core strength and flexibility. Other than that, personally MooMoo thinks that it helps her in relaxation and release of stress.

The class usually begins with slow movements of 'Tai Chi' with controlled breathing for warm up. Then, it will be followed by a series of 'Yoga' poses, such as Sun Salutations, Standing Stretches, Balances and Hip Openers. After that, it will be some 'Pilates' core works on the floor, with some twists and bends. Lastly, it will end with the 10 minutes of relaxation and meditation, which brings you to reflect on the effects of the exercises on your body and mental state. After the class, you just feel lighter in mind and body all loosen up after the stretching.

What's the 'BENEFITS' you can gain?

1. Increase your Core Strength

2. Improve your Cardiovascular Function

3. Improve Joint Flexibility and Range of Motion

4. Reduce Stress Level

5. Focus your mind and Raise level of consciousness

6. Burn Calories

Of course, where there's Benefits, there's always some 'CONS' to it.

1. Difficult to follow the 3 different combinations of movements (Tai Chi, Yoga & Pilates)

2. If you're not doing the some movements or poses correctly, you can strain your muscles, pulled a joint or hurt yourselves unintentionally.

3. Lack of muscular strength can prevent you from holding on to poses long enough to have an effective workout

4. You will need more patience to work on the flexibility and range of motion to maximise the benefits of the workout.

Anyway, there seems to be more PROS than CONS. Check out Body Balance if you got chance. MooMoo bet you will like it!! MOOMOO's LOVIN' IT!! ^=^

* So far, MooMoo haven't been haunted by dark clouds yet this week... hope this will last... Looking forward to the weekends... 2 more days to go... Yippee!!! ^=^

Full Workout Today

This morning, MooMoo managed to force herself out of bed for a run around Marina Bay Sands. MooMoo only managed to run 2 loops which is about 7km for about 00:45:45s. Initially planned to do 3 loops and work on the speed but dunno why this morning just felt bit tired even though did not work much on the speed. Really gotta figure out how to do the 10km in sub 1 hour. Need to have a training plan in place. Hahaha.

MooMoo took a picture before she started running and the weather looks good and cooling. It was pretty breezy this morning and surprisingly not much people, as usually around 7am++, there are lots of people jogging/running around the area.

MooMoo Took this picture when she started running the 2nd loop and the sun is coming out. By the time she finish the 2nd loop, she could not take the picture already as the sun is shining too bright already.

MooMoo took this picture along the way. The lion statue which is the mascot for the 'Singapore Kindness Movement' campaign. Not sure how much does it really work but if you go take MRT, you will know that it still does not work in the MRT situation. Hahahha.

Anyway, it feels good after a morning run and head to work after that. Of course, after showering at the gym nearby.

MooMoo actually skipped her lunch and rushed to gym for Lunch Time Step class. She rushed herself there sharp at 12pm as the class started at 12:15pm. She had to change quickly and get in the class before they close the door as they have new rules, if you're late, you'll be locked outside. My gym buddy got locked outside once after rushing all the way there. How disappointing. Luckily, today the instructor was late himself. He was telling us that he was bit late coz he went for his 10 mins haircut and told the hairstylist to 'chop-chop' cut his hair. Some more he asked if everyone noticed that he cut his hair. It was pretty obvious. Haha.

MooMoo ended her day having a good stretching at Balance class after work. Today is just so fulfiling. Tomorrow, she better rest well to recharge herself. Doctor said must rest more in between to let the muscles grow. ^=^

* If only MooMoo can wake up every morning to run... need to work hard on this one... =p

STRESS 2 go Xtra Mile?!?

MooMoo didn't do very well in the GE Women10K this year. She wonders why... The weather ain't that bad, she was there on time, started on time at 7:30am, knee does not give that much of trouble... really not much excuses for doing badly... So, what's missing here?!? =p

Halfway through the run, she suddenly thought of her brother. She can imagine how difficult it is for him, when she herself find it so difficult to maintain her timing, not even to say beat her best timing. Just a little hot sun can just make MooMoo go slower and slower... what more to say the pain that can just make you wanna give up totally. It almost set MooMoo in tears.

Initially, after the 5km mark, MooMoo slowed down pretty much as she know she could no longer beat her timing... till she saw this disabled girl running so fast past her. This made MooMoo felt bit guilty for slacking and ran faster towards the finishing line.

Imagine.... if you are required to run less than 1 hour for the 10km, else something bad will happen to you... think for this reason, you will be very motivated and make sure you will keep to the time. Sometimes, certain stress can really make you go the extra mile. Haha.

MooMoo went to Balance and Pilates to stretch it out after the run. After lunch, went for another Step class before heading home. The last class really spoil MooMoo's day but she made it up with Macdy's Chocolate Sundae!!! ^=^

* No one knows what you're capable of. Not even you! That is a FACT. Do what is right for you! Do not pay attention to the opinion of others. Unless it is constructive to some degree. It is much more efficient and easier to live this way. If it is destructive criticism, create a FORTRESS around yourself. Do not disturb yourself. Simple do not care. (-- from CalmGrowth.com)

Hit d' WALL Session

Thank GOD for hearing MooMoo today... it only rain after her Tennis session. Today is 'HIT d' WALL' session. MooMoo never play it this way before but her friend said it's suppose to be a GOOD practise. It feels like playing Squash. They have 1 court, splitting into 2 sides. MooMoo keep hitting the ball so high that it flew over the side of the court. So malu....Hahaha.... Anyway, MooMoo quite enjoyed herself. The 1 hour just passed so quickly. MooMoo missed her usual 'Balance' class, going to Tennis... have to wait till next week... or maybe can go during lunch time this Friday. So tempted... Lunch VS Balance?!? =p

* Today, MooMoo's office is giving out 'Vitamin' water for all staff to replenish their body with supplements, due to the promotion of the company product. Never drank it before... now that it's FREE, can try how it taste like... I took the Orange - VitC one... though I'm not an 'ORANGE' person... but prefer it than pink 'DRAGONFRUIT'...haha... ^=^

Rookie in TENNIS

MooMoo played her 1st session of TENNIS today. She enjoyed herself very much though she's a rookie in the game. She have been wanting to play for a long... long... time but could not find any 'kaki' and time. Now that she had found one colleague who is always interested in the game, so we can now make it a date to play it at least once a week.

Still need LOTs of practise on the serving of the ball as well as the fore-hand serve. Playing a game of Tennis really made MooMoo sweat so much as well. Not sure if it's the game or more of the spotlight at the Tennis court that is shining so brightly on her face. Today, MooMoo just simply play but still manage to at least hit the ball. It was FUN!!!

OMG! There's so much to learn about Tennis... even on Serves. There are so different types of Serves....

1. Flat or Basic Serve

2. TopSpin Serve

3. Slice Serve

Hmm... MooMoo will try to play more sessions. If she like the sports more... she will consider to buy herself a Tennis racquet plus the proper court shoes. She wish she could fit nicely into a Tennis skirt but with the current 'Ele-legs', think it will be a 'No-No' for now. Hahaha...

* MooMoo like this 'workout' quote....

Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states.

--- Carol Welch

Over-Output <-> Over-Input

MooMoo had a GREAT Sunday.

Over-Output and Over-Input... so guess that makes it EQUAL. haha...

Went for 3 classes today... overdosed of 'HAPPY' hormones dy...

Planned = 4 classes
Actual = 3 classes (ABT, Zumba and Step) -> skipped Balance

Cause of 1 missing classes => Too hungry... went to grab some bites after 2nd class.

Inner thighs and butt aching like mad after 1st class.

Hope still able to do tomorrow morning 'Body Sculpt' - one tough instructor.

After all the OVER-Output... comes the OVER-Input... haha... suppose to be the other way round... went for a Buffet Dinner@Shangrila - The Line for Chicky Pie's early birthday celebration. Too bad Piggy not around... she would LOVE the food there.

Chicky Pie was sooo tired that she fell asleep without cutting her cake. Her cute 'MINNIE' birthday cake is still in the fridge intact... with some smudges at the side. Hahaha.. coz Mommy Chicky trying to take her pix wif the cake.


* Some Random Quotes MooMoo like from the 'Shopaholic' quote book from Piggy...


"Born to Shop, Forced to Work"

"Women in shops should execise 'Shelf Control'!"

"Retail Theraphy is guaranteed to make you feel Better"

Today Happy... Tomolo Sad... What's Next?!?

MooMoo had a GOOD Run today around Marina Bay Sands with an old friend that have just started working in Lion City not long ago. Old as not in age... kekeke. Just ran for about 6-7km and walked about 3km+. Stamina not as good as him as he usually run at least 10km. Will try to go for long distance runs during weekends.

BUT so sad tomorrow don't have MooMoo's favourite stretching class. Sigh... and MooMoo thought she could go for a good stretch. Decided to stay at home and rot tomorrow. Meaning happy hormone factory declare 'REST DAY' for tomorrow.

* Sien... next week schedule don't look exciting as well. Think can start on project craft again. Oh ya... almost forgot...something to look forward to... CUTIE PIE!!! ^=^

Aching here and there...

After Monday's great workout, MooMoo is aching all over...

- Arms
- Shoulder
- Abs
- Inner Thighs

Need to do some stretching classes tomorrow.

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WHY DO MUSCLES ACHE?!?

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The ache you feel after a workout is called Lactic Acid. Basically, you have just torn your muscle fibers up and they are entering the repairing stage. Feeling this ache is very normal because that means you performed a strong, effective workout. Now eat right and let the muscles repair and get bigger. Later, while you are relaxing, the pain will encourage you to rub and manipulate the muscle...which is exactly what they need. Massage moves the lactic acid out and encourages blood flow (and feels painfully good), all of which will help sooth your growing and healing muscles.

Exercising creates microtears in the fibres that make up your muscles. When you're muscles ache, your body is repairing these tears and making your muscles stronger.


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Hmm... seems like it's a good thing that muscles ache... err... but it says it will get bigger...that's kinda scary... hahaha... I want to be lean not get bigger.


* Today got special delivery of MooMoo's fav 'GONG CHA' House Special Iced Coffee from her gym buddy BUT... when it reached here, it got smashed on the floor... all gone case... so very sad!!! MooMoo had to replace it with 3in1 latte... =((