Latest Craving

Salam...

I'm so into desserts these days. Just give me any of it, I'll definitely finish them all. :D

I actually have no idea whether I'm having a sweet tooth or is it the Kelantanese blood flowing inside me that gives this desserts-maniac habit. Might be the desserts itself since I can't really tolerate with sweet things other than desserts.

These are my latest faves

Strawberry + nutella = strawnut
Profiteroles

I know.. I know..It's full of chocolates. Hehe.. But couldn't find a way to resist this. *sigh

Dessert is normally eaten after meals but when it comes to me, it's like a keropok or jajan that you would eat while sitting on a couch and watching tv. =_=

At the end, I couldn't complaint much of my increasing size for it definitely originates from my diet.

So, I asked for a help from Mr.Google and came out with some resolutions.

Diet and nutrition for women  *copypaste

Tip 1 : Eat to control cravings and boost energy

§  Eat breakfast. Get your metabolism going in the morning by eating a healthy breakfast. Studies show that people who eat breakfast tend to weigh less than those who skip it. A solid breakfast provides energy for the day.

§  Eat regularly. Going too long between meals can make you fell irritable and tired., so aim to eat something at least every three to four hours. Support your body's natural cycle of energy by eating a substantial breakfast, a nutritious lunch, a snack around 2

§  Cut the junk. The ups and downs that come with eating sugary snacks and simple carbohydrates cause extreme swings in energy level and mood. Cutting out these foods can be tough, but if you can resist for several days, your cravings will subside.

§  Focus on complex carbohydrates. Foods such as baked potatoes, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, oatmeal, whole grain breads, and bananas boost your “feel-good” serotonin levels without a crash. They also provide plenty of fiber, so you feel full much longer.

Tip 2 : Moderation is a key

§  Try not to think of certain foods as “off-limits.” When you ban certain foods or food groups, it is natural to want those foods more, and then feel like a failure if you give in to temptation. If you are drawn towards sweet, salty, or unhealthy foods, start by reducing portion sizes and not eating them as often. Later you may find yourself craving them less or thinking of them as only occasional indulgences.

§  Think smaller portions. When dining out, choose a starter instead of an entree, split a dish with a friend, and don't order supersized anything. At home, use smaller plates, think about serving sizes in realistic terms, and start small. If you don't feel satisfied at the end of a meal, try adding more leafy green vegetables or rounding off the meal with fresh fruit. Visual cues can help with portion sizes–your serving of meat, fish, or chicken should be the size of a deck of cards, a slice of bread should be the size of a CD case, and half a cup of mashed potato, rice, or pasta is about the size of a traditional light bulb.

Tip 3 : It's not just what you eat, it's how you eat

§  Eat with others whenever possible. Eating with other people has numerous social and emotional benefits and allows you to model healthy eating habits. Eating in front of the TV or computer often leads to mindless overeating.

§  Take time to chew your food and enjoy mealtimes. Chew your food slowly, savoring every bite. We tend to rush though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures of our food. Reconnect with the joy of eating.

§  Listen to your body. Ask yourself if you are really hungry, or have a glass of water to see if you are thirsty instead of hungry. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly.

§  Avoid eating at night. Try to eat dinner earlier in the day and then fast for 14-16 hours until breakfast the next morning. Early studies suggest that this simple dietary adjustment—eating only when you’re most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day—may help to regulate weight. After-dinner snacks tend to be high in fat and calories so are best avoided, anyway.

Have to start planning on my healthy diet maybe and look for how long it will last as it's always easier to

be said than done! Hehe.. Till then, Assalamualaikum..

A Brief Flashback

Salam...

       Have you ever felt like going back to your past and enjoying all those precious moments to the fullest? That's what I've been feeling lately. There were too many things came into my mind at the moment. How I used to spend time with my little brothers and sister, joking and poking them around, having some quality time with my mom talking about the future, and a year of foundation in MSU with my fellow housemates. In all honesty, I miss my family. I miss Shah Alam. To conclude, I miss Malaysia. Now I know why they said there's no better place other than home. Yeah.. couldn't agree more.

But hey, why am I not missing the food? ---thinking---

That's because everything is just there in Bradford. Be it a western or a typical Malaysian foodstuff. It's not that weird if you could find daun pandan, serai and asam keping here.

5 months in Bradford has pretty much built up my cooking skill. I can now proudly announced a few dishes I have had a go at. *ini statement bajet. But that also means my mom will be pleased if I could take over her job to do all the cooking once I'm back to Malaysia, doesn't she? Habislaaa...

the three stooges

Standing on the left is Aiman. He is a bit quiet, probably because he's gotta play a role as a brother of two and he often needs to give way to those below him in seeking attention from the eldest. In the middle is Darwish, the aggressive boy. Being the youngest one in the family, he often had his wish fulfilled. And the only girl in the picture is Qistina. She's the only little sister I have and people said that she reminisces me in so many ways. She loves girly thingy and mirror just like I do and etc. I remember a few months back when she kept asking my mom, 'ummi, what month is it now?', knowing the fact that I'll be leaving in September and so she was afraid of approaching that month. Isn't she cute? hehe..

Before pursuing my degree in the UK, I was placed in MSU for a foundation in Biological and Health Science. This was where a completely different phase of my life began. When I was in the secondary school, life was a bit boring since there were just me and my grandma living in a 2-floor bungalow, where I spent most of my time upstairs and being all alone. So when I moved to Shah Alam, living in an apartment of 8, the haywire-ness with the housemates went through all the way and that makes me miss those moments a lot.

Now we've all gone our separate ways. 5 of us (including me) are doing Optometry in the UK and the other 3 made it to India, furthering their degrees in Medicine. 

the optometry girls

the medicine girls

May success accompany us through all the way in completing the degree. In syaa Allah.. Till then, Assalamualaikum..

Weekends in Sheffield and Leeds

Salam..

     Remember my aim of being productive during the weekend? So here we go.. a one-and-a-half day visit to Sheffield. This was our first time traveling by train in concern of optimizing the usage of railcard (for a cheaper train fee) we made from going to waste. One of the things you need not to worry upon travelling around the UK is to look for the accommodation because there will always be Malaysians everywhere. Therefore, you could save for more shopping. Hee.. All thanks to Rab for the sleepover at her's and for  being our tourist guide all day long. 

     Sheffield is amazing. Yeah..it really is, if compared to Bradford. Everything is double the size..the city,  the university, Primark, you name it. We really had a great time there. Since the winter is about at its end, I thought of wearing a dress and a jacket wouldn't matter but I was wrong. About 30 minutes wandering around the train station, only to realize that I've put on the wrong attire.The weather was just like killing me yet I had to endure with it. *bajet minah salleh la pakai nipis nipis pun x sejuk  =_=. We went to many places but not many pictures were taken. These are all I have.

See..what I'd put on that day

A failed attempt of applying the size constancy demo

Feeling like a supermodel, huh??

the winter garden

We also entered the museum.*yeah..sounds like a primary school's educational trip. But to be honest, that was the most awesome museum I'd ever been. I kid you not! It wasn't just displaying all those historical thingy, but more to entertainment for children. Oh how lucky the kids over here. They are really well entertained.

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weston park

       For this weekend, we went to Leeds along with our murabbi, Kak Syahirah for a nasyeed event. This event was held only for muslimah and of course, the participants were allowed to dress in their Sunday best and sang their lungs out since there were no non-muhrim. Cool aite?? And to my surprise, most performances were not just the ordinary nasyeed we often heard. I mean, nasyeed, you know, kinda sounds slow and polite. But this one, they even danced, rapped and marched. Double cool!! The judges really had a hard time of choosing the winner. 

      Maybe next year we should participate as well, making the first representative from Bradford. Hehe.. Plus, the juniors are coming. The more, the merrier it will be. *excited. Not to mention, there were also a number of booths selling malaysian food. Even though most of them were a a bit pricey, the craving made it worth the money. And so I had nasi kerabu and sate for the first time since I'm in the UK.

     

hanya mampu melihat dari luar  =_=

That's all for now. Till then, Assalamualaikum.. :)