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Fatty Liver - MUST Lose Weight

2/22/2022

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What is the fastest way to lose weight?

"Don’t eat, but you will die very fast! Aggressive fasting will result in muscle wastage before fat loss.* - Dr Elias Tam, Eha Clinic
After volunteering for a clinical research on Chinese Females and their lifestyles, I found out to my horror, that I had “Fatty Liver”!

Fortunately, I had found out early, so reversing the condition is quite easily done - I just have to lose some weight!

I’ve tried all kinds of weight loss methods in the past, with varying degrees of success, but this time, I need to bring in the big guns, as I have never been this heavy before!


For my 1.63m medium frame, I had put on more than 20kg in the space of 6 years or so, tipping the scales at a massive 76kg, which puts me in the severely overweight category!
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I need to see a doctor about losing weight! 

Remembering that I had gone to Dr Elias Tam of EHA Clinic for liposonix way back in 2016, I decided to take the medical route again this time, in light of the new findings that I now have fatty liver to contend with as well!

I had no idea I had grown so big, since I usually only take selfies and they are usually at a more flattering angle. But this is what it is. I am severely overweight, and I need to do something about it now!

A Chat with
​Dr Elias Tam

1) What happens in the first consultation for weight loss?
A proper history taking and physical examination to look for possible medical aetiology.
Blood test to exclude medical conditions like hypothyroidism, and to check for complications from obesity like diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia etc.

2) Can Duromine  be prescribed only if the patient is borderline obese?
Yes, Duromine is only for patients who are overweight, however, there are also other medications for weight control. We may prescribe an analog of human GLP-1, and acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, that helps patients by increasing feelings of being full and decreasing hunger in the brain. We may also prescribe fat blocker or carbohydrate blocker in conjunction to help the patient better understand his / her diet, and make the necessary changes.

3) What must the patient look out for and alert you about, if he/she experiences side effects from the medication?
Each medication may have possible side effects and we will discuss them with the patient accordingly. For some people, they may experience palpitation or insomnia with duromine. Most will be mild and tolerable, becoming milder with time. For those who cannot tolerate one medication like duromine, there will be alternatives.

4) Effective diet plan - how would you design it? 
There is no one dietary plan that fits everyone.
  • Regardless of which plan, the key is reduction of calories to a reasonable level, with proper macronutrients, cutting down on simple carbohydrate, more fiber to slow down the absorption of carbohydrate, & enough protein to maintain the muscle mass.
  • Timing of the meal is important too, so that we do not have to starve and end up overeating late in the evening before sleep.
  • The most important key to a successful diet is that it must be sustainable. There is no value of a diet that results in excessive weight loss but is not sustainable, leading to a yo-yo diet, causing more muscle loss and fat gain.

5) Exercise: Walk!  I have a steps-tracker to ensure I do 10k steps a day. Is this enough?
Any exercise is better than none. Walking 10k steps a day will certainly be very useful. It is the persistent exercising on a daily basis that will produce long term results and benefits.
For those who want better results, focus on building the large muscles, especially the core-muscles.
​It can be in the gym or engaging in physical games.

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I am exercising and moving more than before, and my face is naturally heart shaped, so I really had a rude wakeup call when I did the tests and weighed myself at the research center. I was 76.8kg!

When I arrived at EHA Clinic at Shaw Center, #15-01, Doctor Elias asked me many questions and did a physical examination to find out if there could be any medical reasons for how I managed to put on so much weight in just two or three years.

There are blood tests to take to further exclude medical conditions, but I decided not to take it, since I felt that for me, it is most definitely due to all the buffets I have been eating at! 
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I told Doctor Elias that I have started taking Duromine after another doctor had prescribed it, but only for two days so far, and he gave me advice about it, and also shared about the other medicines available like fat or carbohydrate blockers, appetite suppressants and more.

Wondering what I asked Dr Elias Tam? Check out the summary!

After walking out of EHA Clinic, this is the plan that I embarked on, noting the results after thirty days.

This period of time includes the feasting during Chinese New Year, and I rationed my duromine when I had only seven pills left, eating one on alternate days.

I am quite happy with my weight loss progress, and I hope this account of what I am doing and eating in order to lose weight will be able to inspire someone else! I will continue for another month, hope the results would be good!

Weight Loss Plan

Exercise Plan
I will commit to walking 10k steps a day, and take up Health Promotion Board’s “National Steps Challenge” to motivate me to do so. I will also go cycling at least three times a week.

I’ll be updating this on a monthly basis till I arrive at my ideal weight, so wish me luck in my weight loss journey.

​For readers out there who are embarking on their own weight loss journey too, I wish you the very best, and hope that this article inspires you to keep going!
Diet Plan
I will be taking one meal a day in the afternoon with 2 parts vegetables, as little carbohydrate as I can manage, with any protein I want but seasoned with salt, pepper and herbs only.

However, I will be drinking as much black coffee, green / fruit / chinese tea without adding sugar / milk and sparkling water as I want!

I will however, avoid drinks with sugar, including fruit juices and alcohol!

Diet and Fitness Updates
13th January 2022 
Started taking Duromine.
Weight: 76.8Kg


15th January 2022 
Met Dr Elias Tam and started following a diet and exercise plan.
Weight: 76.5 kg


20th January 2022 
Weighed myself after cycling for 4 hours, from River Valley to East Coast Park and back. Weight: 74.5 kg

29th January 2022 
Weighed myself after having a reunion dinner with my family. Horrors!
Weight: 73.4 Kg


2nd February 2022 
Ate three meals a day because of Chinese New Year Celebrations! Stopped taking duromine from 31st January till today so that I can enjoy the CNY goodies.
Weight: 74.8 Kg


3rd February 2022 
Cycled for 4 hours, from River Valley to Mount Faber and then to labrador park and back. Back on duromine and one meal a day.
Weight: 74.1kg


7th Feb 2022
Went cycling from River Valley to Marina Bay Sands and back. Good progress, I will persist!
Weight: 72.5kg!

10th Feb 2022
Cycled to Tiong Bahru, had dinner with my parents, and cycled back.
Weight 71.4kg

14th Feb 2022

Walked to Shaw Center and back. Decided to sleep early.
Weight 71.1kg

15th Feb 2022
Cycled to Tiong Bahru and had steamboat. Fell asleep super early at 10pm. Spacing out the duromine so I have been alternating the days. Weight 70.4kg

18th Feb 2022
Walked to Funan Center before walking to the national library and then back up Fort Canning hill before walking home.
Weight 70.6kg

20th Feb 2022
Weighed myself and was so sad! I finished my duromine today! Should I get another month's worth? After one month, I managed to lose a total of slightly more than 6kg! I found it bearable to have one meal a day, but cheated twice with alcohol. During the 15 day period of CNY, I cheated frequently with 2 meals a day.
​Weight 70.3kg
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Back to Emceeing for virtual shows - this was on 13th Feb 2022, when I managed to keep the weight down to
70.2 Kg - 70.8Kg in the week.

You can see that I am visibly thinner, next goal is to be below 70kg, for my health's sake!
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Despicable Me 3 Minion Sticker Machines review

6/24/2017

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These sticker machines are so fun and cool! Put your name next to your favourite minion! Have your name and number posing next to the cutest minions! All for just $2! 19 stickers in total, including one for your ezlink card.
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4 Minion Sticker Designs

I'm sure you must be wondering what designs are available! I got all 4 of them and now I am in trouble. Which should I paste onto my ezlink card?
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Want a closeup of the 4 designs you can find at level 2 of Vivo City, Tangs Store? Here they are!
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When I first saw the stickers, I went crazy immediately, thinking of all the different things I could stick them on. For mummies and daddies out there. You can use the stickers on lunch boxes, water bottles, achoolbags, wallets, etc. The items you could stick the stickers on to prevent loss- the ideas are endless!
From the video, you would have found out how to get your minion stickers and also, where to find the Minion sticker machines! They are easy to use, just remember that they only accept $2 plastic notes and there are no note changing machines nearby.
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Ogawa ez-Tone Review - Does It Work?

5/29/2017

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Lose Calories and Weight! Does it work?

I guess this question is on our minds as the main reason why we would buy an Ogawa Eztone is to keep fit or lose weight. In my instance, I decided to find out if it could really help me lose weight. The newest ez-Tone comes with a digital screen that shows you exactly how many calouries you are burning, and for how long you have been on the machine. However, as I was just curious and wanting to test it out, I got one from my friend who already reached her target weight. 

She raved about the machine, but I was skeptical. I wanted to try it for myself, having gained nearly 10kg in just 6 months of binge eating at buffets.
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OGAWA ez-Tone High Performance Oscillator OE 0960
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Unboxed, it comes with a comprehensive instruction manual together with exercises you can do on the Ogawa ex-Tone. A DVD is also given, so you can watch the exercises step by step. 

I was ready to find out if I could really lose weight on this "vibrating plate", which I had used in some of the gyms I used to go to. The trainers at the gym had told me that the vibrating plate will enhance my fitness level, and would amplify the effects of whatever exercise I chose to do on the plate. Webmd supports what my trainers said too!
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Weight Loss with Ogawa Ez-Tone Daily Notes

​Day One 22nd May 2017
The weigh in was shocking. 75.3kg? This is probably the heaviest I have ever been, as previously, my weight fluctuated at the 62kg - a maximum of 65kg. Determined to lose weight, I stood on the Ogawa ez-tone for 10 mins, before I started to perspire like crazy. I thought it is probably due to the fact that I haven't done any exercise for a year, and my body must be reacting to the sudden stimulation. In fact, I got off when the dot was on the half way point. This older version has 4 dots on the machine to show you how long more you must stand on it. I got off when two more lights were blinking. It was honestly, really boring. That was only 5mins, though I set the program for 10mins.

Day Two 23rd May 2017
Weighed myself today, was a little depressed to see 75.5kg. I'm heavier today? That's strange, I perspired so much yesterday after 5 mins! Today, I tried to read a book while I was standing on the machine so it would be less boring. Quickly realising that it is near impossible, I bent my knees and found out that I could actually read if I remained in that strange position of back straight, knees bent. My upper body didn't vibrate! Today, I managed a full 10 mins as I was distracted by my book. Much better! I didn't perspire as much, but when I got off the machine, I experienced a strange muscle ache in both my calves. Blood was circulating and strangely, I went to the toilet after drinking a full glass of water. Food intake was normal, with no changes in my eating pattern of breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper.

Day Three 24th May 2017
I discovered that watching TV was even better for distraction! I finished 10mins without realising it was already 10mins.I decided to stop weighing myself daily, and just wait for the end of the week. Decided to cut down on my food intake and skip supper.

Day Four 25th May 2017
Watched a movie and managed 2 sets of 10mins without getting bored. Realised that music helps and decided to vary my workout by making big circles with my arms, alternating between standing on the "running' zone of the Ogawa ez-Tone and doing squats. I did 10 squats and felt really proud of myself!

Day Five 26th May 2017
Watched the MTV channel and started moving more, swinging my arms and pretending that I was running. Big circles were made with my arms and I started twisting my body from side to side. All this to make the work out more fun. I managed 3 sets of 10mins and did some stretching as well. I don't get muscle ache anymore, and quite enjoy the warm buzz that I get after the workout. In between the 10min sets, I did some work too! At 6pm I checked into a hotel for the staycation, and while changing into my swimming costume so I could use the steam room and sauna, I saw my reflection. Astounding! Tummy looks smaller, and I actually developed some lines on my sides. The flabby love handles seem to be reduced.

Day Six 27th May 2017
My friend was fasting, so I had food at 4am before going back to sleep. Chicken nuggets and fries. For the whole day, I had 3 beers and no food. At 730pm, I had a lovely Italian 3 course meal. Got home at 10pm and went on the ez-Tone for 2 sets of 10mins.

Day Seven 28th May 2017
I weighed myself today in the evening, after going on the Ogawa ez-Tone for 2 sets of 10mins while waving my arms like a mad woman, with big circles, yoga poses as well as jogging arm movements. Did some body twists for good luck. I'm hoping to see some kind of weight loss, and lo and behold!  Yay! 72.3Kg. 

Now I am thinking of getting the new Ogawa ez-Tone, as there are real results from using the machine for light exercise! Heard that the new Ogawa ez-Tone is even better!

Youtube Videos of Demo Exercises

I started to google and realised that there are more fun ways to use the Ogawa ez-Tone! Put all of them here for easy recall! Also, fitness gurus have been advocating the use of vibration plates for years, even though the brand is different, the vibration plates work in similar ways.

Verdict

It works! Also, cutting down on supper made a huge difference too. I fell asleep really easily after the light exercise on the Ogawa ez-Tone and did some slight lifestyle changes - slept earlier and woke up earlier too. If you want to find out more about the machine I used, check it out here:

http://www.ogawaworld.net/sg/en/products/fitness-beauty/eztone#others

What I liked most about it is that it made me start some kind of physical activity again - starting and sticking to it is immenselve difficult. I will be continuing on this for another week, so do check back to see if I had just lost weight temporarily or if it is more or less permanant!

Good luck in your own healthy living journey if you are embarking on one!
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Slim Your Arms with Liposonix (Review)

2/10/2016

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Slimming your arms or spot reduction is not easy, and for me, I have been battling big "bye bye" arms for the longest of time - I don't remember having skinny arms at all. In fact, I have tried many different methods, including exercise, to try to slim my arms down. Cream, mesotherapy, you name it, I have probably tried it.

So what prompted me to try Liposonix? I was in despair and wanted to try cool sculpting as I had read about how effective it is. I went to EHA Clinic and was so lucky to have met Dr Elias Tam. Dr Elias Tam was my consulting doctor and he mentioned that cool sculpting would not work on my arms as my arms were too big to fit properly into the applicator and I should opt for Liposonix instead, which will "melt" the fat away with ultrasound and if I felt that my arms were still too big, I could later use cool sculpting. There's a page on his site that tells you more about these two procedures. 
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Marking the squares for treatment on my arms - notice he is marking only the underarms.
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So what is Doctor Elias Tam from EHA Clinic doing to my arm?

It is $300 per square for the treatment, and right here, he is marking the number of squares needed for each arm. 
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I was intrigued and asked a lot of questions about the treatment, unsure of what to expect. His Liposonix machine is the original, and the ultrasound energy emitted is far higher than that of what slimming centers use, hence the need for precises squares.

According to Dr Elias Tam, the Liposonix system uses high-intensity focused ultrasound energy to destroy targeted subcutaneous fat and deliver uniform, predictable results after a  quick one hour treatment.

What was important to me was actually how fast the results would be. It would take 8 - 12 weeks in order for the arms to actually be slimmer, as that is the time taken for our body to process the treated fat and remove it from our system naturally.

How Does Liposonix Work?

LipoSonix uses a special technology termed as High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) to cause the death of fat cells safely and very effectively. Focusing the ultrasound energy of LipoSonix about 1-2 cm below the surface of the skin, the fat cells under the skin is "burned" away. Focusing the energy below the surface of the skin helps to avoid burns or trauma to the skin and this also makes the treatment more comfortable.

However, it is very common to see bruises form on the same day or a few days after, and some may feel pain during the treatment.


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Revamp Your Hairstyle - Poise Hair Studio Review

8/18/2015

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When I was invited to revamp my hairstyle at Poise Hair Studio, I was really apprehensive about accepting. What if I get a hairstyle I absolutely don't want to have? I spent the first 20 years of my life hating my hair as it was so short, so much so that I have been sporting waist length hair for the past 15 years, trimming my hair on my own. The last time I had anything done at a salon was in the 90s, and that was because a friend had just opened his own and we were down to support. See? That's how long my hair usually is. That's me with the big bow on my head. On the right.
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When I went down to Poise Hair Studio the other day for a revamp and a new hairstyle, I was glad that Qvin my stylist, started the session with a consultation. He asked how comfortable I am with a fringe, and I nearly ran out of the door. I told him, " No I don't like fringes, I don't want short hair either, and I want to keep the length." Qvin smiled and told me not to worry, he won't do anything that I would not like. I relaxed, and he went on to tell me that my white roots are showing, and it is time to colour my hair. I agreed with that, especially when all my friends kept saying the same thing too. Qvin then mentioned that he will give me a layered cut so that the length is kept, but before that, he will trim it so that what's left will be healthy hair. Fortunately, I was distracted by Chloe from Home Nails who was doing my nail art on my nails. so I said that sounded good and the haircut was underway!
The hair cut took longer than I expected as Qvin was really meticulous and exact in the design of my new hairstyle. I was surprised that he sectioned my hair into many parts and while cutting, re-sectioned my hair repeatedly, comparing lengths as he did so.

Perhaps it has been too long since I have last gone to a hair salon for a hair cut, but I felt like a work of art that Qvin the stylist was working on, and when he was done cutting, the dyeing began.
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The white hair is totally covered! I thought this was the end of my treatment, but Qvin had other plans. He was going to use the Balayage technique, which is according to Wikipedia, the following:
  • Balayage, where hair color is painted directly onto sections of the hair with no foils used to keep the color contained. This method is growing in popularity because of its ability to look more natural and less placed.
Qvin decided that I have to dye my roots first, and he used a 5.52 6% L’Oréal Violet Brown to match the rest of my hair, which I normally colour with the L’Oréal 666 at home.

I feel like a futuristic cyborg here! After dying my roots, I had my first shampoo of my hair. The water was nice and warm, just the way I like it, and I was really surprised that Qvin did the shampooing of my hair. 

While getting my hair washed, I felt super pampered as Qvin's fingers were so light and gentle. I asked him what motivates him everyday, and he said he loved making people beautiful by making their hair beautiful.
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Qvin is an artist, painting my hair with bleach
I have bleach painted on my hair, looks quite pretty!
My first bleaching, so I was wondering how it looks like from the back!
I was put under the heater for about 30mins.
After my second shampoo, which was done by the assistant.
Tada! My hair after bleach is quite pretty already!
Put your mouse on the photos to find out more. The Balayage Technique that Qvin used while painting my hair with bleach is the latest worldwide trend. It gives a more natural effect than the normal highlights which are created by putting foil on your hair, slapping on the dye before wrapping. I love my hair! I even put on lipstick to match my red! However, Qvin was not done with it. He said that the lighter hair is just bleach, he will be putting some dark purple pink streak on my hair. Not done? My hair looked really good already!
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Look at the colour! The Wella Elements range of hair colour is gentle on the hair as it is "free of sulfates, parabens and artificial colourants".
So the bleach lightening that was done was a 9%-12% till an orange yellow base appears. Qvin the hair stylist then created a Elements Pink mixed with a bit of purple.
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The colour looked so intense on his glove that I was getting worried and imagining myself with pink hair. Trusting Qvin with my hair colouring!
You must be wondering what the final colour looks like! So was I! I went for my last shampoo session, where the Shiseido Moisturizing Treatment was used. 
Getting my hair shampooed for the third time!
Elumen Colour wash for coloured hair
The Kerastase Reflections for shiny hair was also used.
Finally a colour lock was washed in.
Phew! The unveiling is about to happen! I love the green tea that they serve.
A serum was applied on my hair as a leave-in treatment.
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Qvin is putting the final finishing touches to my hair, and I really really love the bouncy waves curling around my face. Their technique of using just the hairdryer to create curls was taught by the other stylists at Poise Hair Studio, and this reinforces what Qvin said earlier when asked why he likes working at Poise Hair Studio.

"I love it here as the creative team is constantly innovating and creating trends. Fashion is a lifestyle and an attitude, constant innovation is needed."

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I love my soft and pretty curls, especially the colour that was created using the Balayage Technique. i feel like a living work of art!
After 7 hours, my new hairstyle is done! The assistant who helped shampoo my hair and apply the treatment is curling my hair with a very interesting technique. Using just the hairdryer, she is able to create really lovely, natural looking curls! You should really check out the video. It's too amazing for words!

I love the colour of my hair, and how soft it still feels. I haven't had curls before, so the whole experience of getting my hair curled was really exciting and different.
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Poise Hair Studio 
20 Handy Road, #01-01, Singapore 229236

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday
11am - 9pm
Sat, Sun, PH
10.30am - 7.30pm

Contact
+65 63334184 or +65 63334185
[email protected]
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Thank you Poise Hair Studio for changing my hairstyle! I loved the entire pampering service, from Hair to Nails. Walking out of the hair salon conveniently located in Orchard, next to The Cathay, I felt like a million dollars.

So how much did the entire treatment cost?
Hair cut $45
Roots retouching $96
Bleach $88
Elumen Treatment $248
Shiseido Moisturizing Treatment $90
Total: $567

After a month, my hair still looks good, and the colour is still as vibrant as it was when I first coloured it. 

Still loving the hairstyle that Master Stylist Qvin created for me!
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Gelish Nail Art in Singapore at Home Nails

7/28/2015

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My first experience with a Gelish Manicure and Gelish Nail Art was absolutely amazing. I couldn't stop ooooooing and aaaaahhhhing all the way. How does the polish work? Why does it dry instantly under UV Light? According to Wikipedia, there is the hard gel used to make nail extensions and the soft gel that we are all using in the gelish manicure. This is a relatively new use of the gels which have been around for a long time, and they are getting to be more popular than the usual nail polish as they cure instantly under UV light and are gentle to the natural nails and can last for several weeks without cracking, chipping or looking dull after the shine wears off. 

So what happens during the curing process?
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An example of the hard gel nail extension on another manicurist's hands. I didn't catch her name because I was too busy prodding and trying to break her nails!
Before I was selected to receive a Gelish Manicure and Nail Art from Home Nails, I had no idea such an amazing invention existed. Instant drying of nails? That sounded like something out of a science fiction film! But it's true, and my virgin gelish manicure delighted and amazed me so much my manicurist Chloe must be a saint to deal with ALL my questions!

I have to show you my finished nails before the post! I love it so much! Especially for my minions on my thumb. If you are wondering what minions, check this out! All Thumbs!
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Soft Gel Minions on my thumbs
"UV curing refers to the chemical process that occurs when photoinitiators within the gel itself are exposed to the UV or blue light. The chain reaction creates heat while oligomers combine to form long chains during the polymerization process. These long, bonded chains make the gel hard and cause photoinitiators within the gel product to begin the curing process. Usually, once the nail extension has been created, there is a residual tacky layer that is removed by wiping with a cotton pad soaked in high concentrate alcohol at the end of the process."

Ah, so that is what happens! The process is almost instant and the best thing is, the manicurist can change the design as many times as she likes before "curing" the nails and  "drying" it under the UV lamp.

When I arrived at Home Nails, I was immediately struck by the genius who came up with the idea of having nails and hair at the same time! This has to be the best idea ever, especially if you are dyeing your hair. Home Nails and Poise Hair Studio shares the same entrance, and their staff are wonderfully friendly to each other.

Located at the artistic looking building, the Nomu, the hair and nails salon looked very fitting.
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Back to my nails! The moment I walked in, I felt very welcomed, despite the fact that I was late and they were busy with a few customers. I waited for about 5 mins before Chloe, my manicurist attended to me, but I was enjoying the green tea and chocolate wafer they prepared when I arrived, so it felt like I didn't have to wait at all. However, do make it a point to be on time, as they are booked back to back, even on weekdays. They are extremely popular, and I soon found out why when they started on my manicure.
Taking the tools out of the sanitizer, I felt very safe when she started pushing back my cuticles and cutting them. I haven't had a manicure for a couple of years, so I wasn't surprised that a lot of dead skin had accumulated. Chloe my Home Nails manicurist said I should take care of my hands by moisturizing them daily - I was astounded! How did she know that I have super dry hands due to the nature of my work and I hadn't really taken care of them as I should. She also mentioned that though my nails were healthy, my skin was extremely dry. She suggested that I should start using a moisturizer and I almost expected her to try to push a product, but she did not. Unlike at other nail salons, the manicurists here are skilled and not pushy. I hated going to the last salon as the manicurists kept trying to get me to buy products. Also, what I received that day was a dry manicure, which was a pleasing change. I actually don't like the process of soaking my fingers as I can't use my phone. The dry manicure was fabulous!  I asked my Home Nails manicurist Chloe why she did a dry manicure - for Gelish manicures, if there is moisture, fungus might grow on your nails. I certainly don't want that! Gelish manicures are different from the normal manicures as they don't require drying time - it is almost instant with the uv curing process. As a result, if your nails are wet, the curing process seals the moisture as well, causing fungus to grow because of the water.
Pushing back the cuticles
Cutting the cuticles
Filing my nails
Ensuring that my nails are all even.
Preparing my nails for the gel nail art.
It takes more skill to push back the cuticles and cut them when they are still hard, so I watched the entire process with great interest. Home nails founder Huiqin has certainly trained all their manicurists really well. They are all able to do beautiful nails with 3d nail art, cartoon nails, wedding nails, gorgeous nails with fashionable designs and more! 

Impressive Gelish Manicure Nail Art!

I was so impressed with their range of designs that i created a Pinterest board of some of their gelish manicure nail art designs on Pinterest! Click to check out the rest of the designs, done on real people!
Follow Zephyhdom's board of Gelish Manicure Nail Art Designs on Pinterest.
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Then she started nail art on my thumb. This would be $12 each. Nail Art per nail is $12-$18 each, depending on the complexity.
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The whole process took about three hours, as the nail art was very intricate. I was impressed by the artwork, and everyone who has seen my nails love them! Everyone is astounded by the art - they all thought it was a sticker! Yes, it is that perfect! What sets Home Nails apart from the rest of the other nail salons in Singapore is their attention to detail and their insistence on using only quality products. Also, after the base coat and colours, another base coat was applied to my nails before a top coat was applied. 

I flipped through the magazines and found glitter on some of the featured nails. I was literally begging for some bling on my nails, and Chloe, my manicurist, was so kind as to ruin her design concept and GIVE ME GLITTER! I was so happy with my super shiny nails that sparkle in the light! Even though she had completed the whole manicure, Chloe added glitter to my solid coloured nails and WOW, they were transformed! She also added another top coat after, so that the gelish manicure will last longer. This is truly what we call 美甲!
After preparing my nails for the gelish manicure, Chloe brought me to Poise Hair Studio! Over at the Japanese styled Hair Salon, I had both my hair and my nails done! You can see Chloe and the UV lamp, together with my hairstylist, Qvin! I was about to embark on unknown territory, after all, I have not cut my hair for nearly fifteen years and was extremely scared and nervous. Doing nails at the same time relieved that fear, as i was so distracted with the beautiful designs she was drawing on them. 

First, my Home Nails manicurist Chloe put a base coat on my nails. This made my nails look really shiny already!
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The first application of a gel base coat.

Gelish Manicure in the heart of Orchard Road

Managed to film the process of adding colour to the base coat before curing it in the UV lamp.
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My other nail has not be Glittered Up yet, so you can see the original colour. My glittered up nail look so pretty!

Home Nails, set in the heart of Orchard Road at Dhoby Ghaut is easy to find. The Nomu is just next to The Cathay Building, and it is within walking distance from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station. With loads of buses to the Nomu, you can get to it easily as well.

Voted one of the top 10 nail salons in Singapore, Home Nails has done the nails of celebrities and their beautiful nail art has most recently graced the cover of Time Out Magazine, June 2015 as part of fashion week.

I am going to keep my nails as long as I possibly can as I really love the designs! Also, if you are wondering what other types of gel nail art can be done, check out their impressive gallery of real nails on real people! Chloe showed me the Japanese Nail Art magazine that they get inspiration from, and it was really impressive! As they get new magazines every month, you can expect the latest trends in gel nails to be featured at Home Nails!

Do like their facebook page, as they have frequent updates and promotions - also, for reading thus far, you may win a $100 Home Nails Voucher! All you need to do is fill up the form, answer a simple question, and if you are selected, you will be notified via email! 3 lucky winners will be selected if my post gets the most facebook likes, so get your friends to help like this page too!
Home Nails 
Tel: 6333 4985
SMS/Whatsapp: 9630 6677
The Nomu- 20 Handy Road #01-01 
(beside The Cathay near Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station) 
Singapore 229236
[email protected]
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 11am - 9pm 
Sat/Sun/PH: 10.30am - 7.30pm 

Other timings are available with appointments.
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If you are walking past, you will definitely marvel at their collection of more than 2000 nail colours, both normal lacquer and gel.
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The country home interior makes you feel so relaxed and at home! The moment you step in, you get a green tea and a wafer, what a delightful welcome!

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Cheap electric transport - HoverBoard

7/27/2015

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It was really exciting today as I managed to try a personal transport device that is electric and very similar to the Segway! The Hoverboard is usually $600-$1000 SGD, but now, I am getting it at a super low price of just $350 SGD.


You will be surprised at how fast you can learn how to use it! No more waiting for buses or cabs if you are going somewhere nearby! You can now hover over easily! This is really cheap electric personal transport that is both fun and easy. 


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Weighing in just under 10kg, it takes 3 - 4 hours to fully charge and once charged, lasts for about 25km, depending on your weight. The top speed is just 12km/hr so it is pretty safe, and it can take a maximum load of 120kg.

This amazing hoverboard or electric skateboard is complete with a built-in gyroscope that will sense your CG (center of gravity) and react accordingly to move you forwards or backwards.

With just a bit of practice, you can get very good and comfortable.

Shawn gave me a quick 1 minute tutorial on how to use the HoverBoard, and mind you, I have only been on a skate scooter and a bicycle before. You get to see the entire video below!
My coach, Shawn made it look so easy!

It looked so easy, I had to try! When you put your foot up, you must ensure the two green lights are on. Then you have to get on and try to put your feet as close to the sides of the Hoverboard as you can. Leaning slightly or merely thinking of where you want to go, gets you there! Check out my first time on the HoverBoard - I can get it to move already!

Pretty cool, isn't it? If you want to get one two, expect to wait 2 weeks as it is always sold out, and you can make payment via PayPal! Do book early as stocks sell out really quickly. Only 40 sets are brought in each time, and they are snapped up within a few days.

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Choose your favourite colour! You can choose to opt for delivery or you can also pick up from Mohd Sultan Road or even UE Square. If you prefer to pick up, do let us know in the instructions, so we can give you a refund of $30 when you pick up your brand new HoverBoard from us.

Retail price of the HoverBoard is SGD600, but you can now get it for just $350 from this site. Delivery time and date depends on when you order. We will get back to you on the estimated delivery date which is usually not more than 2 weeks.
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Super Bright Bicycle Lights - Moon Comet W and Comet R Lights

6/11/2015

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These have to be the most amazing lights ever! 35 lumens (For Red) and 100 lumens (For White) of pure blazing power in a tiny package that mounts onto your bicycle, scooter or anywhere else!

What I really like about the Comet R (Red)  and the Comet W (White) is that the Comet R has 30 LED chips in the small package to create 35 Lumens of brightness while the Comet W has just 16 white LED chips to create 100 lumens of brightness. These have to be the smallest lights I have seen that are so bright! They are also rechargeable, fortunately, as they definitely consume a lot of power too.

My bathroom light went off a month ago, and because it is so high up, I didn't change it. The Comet W is a great substitute, as I can place it on the cistern and it lights up the entire toilet, even at 50% light. I've also been using this amazing light as a torchlight, as the throw is really far. What I was concerned with, however, so how long it can retain charge, and so far, it's been nearly a month, and the Comet R is still lighting up on that single one full charge of 2 hours that I did. Did I mention it is waterproof? Well it is, and I am glad that it is, as while showering, I used the Comet W too!

The clasp at the back of the Moon Comet R and the Moon Comet W is square. This is really clever, as I am able to fix on the light easily vertically and horizontally, depending on what I feel seeing. Do I prefer a wide beam of light as I am scooting around? Or do i want a vertical light, lighting up my path. With both the Comet R and the Comet W, I am able to easily change my mind.

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You can see me holding the light, look at how bright it is at 50% brightness! The Comet W I was holding is really that small, but the throw is awesome and it makes a fantastic light for hiking, trails, as an emergency torch light too. There is visibility from the front as well as from the sides.  The red light makes the place look romantic, doesn't it? Still bright enough, I am using the Comet R as a night light.
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You can also see how bright it is even in the day! The red light on my scooter is definitely the brightest! Everyone I spoke to at the Safra Bike Carnival knew about the Moon lights and how startling bright they were. The moment I scooted over to their booths, they would point and ask, "That's a Moon light right? "

I thought to myself, they must be really famous in the bike world, as everyone took one look from really faraway and said they must be moon lights! I was riding around happily that day, day brightened up the lovely moon lights I had attached on my skate scooter, and when it was time to go, I was a little sad to see the pretty lights go. 

I was really lucky though, because Bike31 gave me two Comets, $49 each, to use and review. 

Thank you Bike31!
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Have Comet R and Comet W, Will Travel! The reason why this post is in Me, Wo, Chan is because my skate scooter keeps me fit, and the lights allow me to venture out on my skate scooter at night as now, I am VISIBLE to cars and pedestrian alike!
Technical information about the Moon Comet R and Moon Comet W

Moon Comet R

Mode
Standard
High
Over Drive
50% Flashing
100% Flashing
Strobe
Lumen
10 Lumens
20 Lumens
35 Lumens
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Runtime
Up to 6 hours 50 mins
Up to 3 hours
Up to 1 hours 45 mins
Up to 5 hours 30 mins
Up to 3 hours
Up to 4 hours

Uniquely designed using COB technology, putting 30 chips red led together to produce 35 lumens of brightness. That is the COMET R which will give you amazing visibility and only on the rear, but also from the side. The quick release seatpost mount let you mount the light either horizontally or vertically. It also comes with a saddle rail mount which most suitable for bikes having aero seatpost. It got 2 sets of modes, steady and flashing mode. To switch between the two modes, simply press and hold the power button until the light switches mode. Within the steady mode, it has standard, high and over drive level. For flashing mode, it has 50% flashing, 100% flashing and Strobe level. To cycle through these levels, just press the power button till you get to the desired mode.

Moon Comet W

Mode
Standard
High
Over Drive
50% Flashing
100% Flashing
Strobe
Lumen
20 Lumens
50 Lumens
100 Lumens
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Runtime
Up to 6 hours 20 mins
Up to 2 hours 45 mins
Up to 1 hour 40 mins
Up to 5 hours 10 mins
Up to 3 hours
Up to 2 hours 50 mins

Uniquely designed using COB technology, putting 16 chips white led together to produce 100 lumens of brightness. That is the COMET W which will give you amazing visibility not only from the front, but also at the side. The quick release handle bar mount let you mount the light either horizontally or vertically. It has 2 sets of modes, steady and flashing mode. To switch between the two modes, simply press and hold the power button until the light switches mode. Within the steady mode, it has standard, high and over drive level. For flashing mode, it has 50% flashing, 100% flashing and Strobe level. To cycle through these levels, just press the power button till you get to the desired state.
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Email: [email protected]

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Blackmores Supplements Review

4/22/2015

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Blackmores Supplement Review and Testament
I've not really taken supplements before, so when I chanced upon the opportunity to be a Blackmores influencer, I jumped at the chance. I tried a few of their products and was impressed by the changes in my body, including weight loss!

Yes, weight loss. How does that happen? Probiotics! Apparently, weight gain is due to improper digestion.

I also experienced no cramps during my period after taking Executive B! 
I also took Woman's Multi at the same time, so perhaps it could also be due to the increase in magnesium, which according to studies, help in the relieve of menstrual cramps.

That to me is the best ever, as ever since I could remember, I had really bad cramps every single month since I had my period. 
Taking the right supplements can change your life - but how do you know which supplements are right for you? That's really the million dollar question! Fortunately, there is a Naturopath in Singapore, at Blackmores's very own Parkway Parade outlet.

Kay Tse, the Naturopath is naturally beautiful, and she shared alot of tips on how to maintain health and beauty as well. I had my first consultation with her, which costs $100, but you get back the full value in the form of the supplements you choose to purchase after the consultation. She does not push supplements for the sake of sales, which is fantastic - I tested her by telling her I wanted to detox and buy the detox package. She told me, " You have to prepare your body by not overeating oily and fried foods two weeks before taking the supplements for detox." If you take the dosage as mentioned on the bottle straightaway, your body might not be able to cope and you may experience strong side effects like having to go to the toilet more often than you like!  If you have subsequent consultations, it would just be $50, but you will get back the full value in terms of an offset from your purchases.

She analysed my health by checking my irises. which according to her are BIG and easy to read! The method is used is known as Iridology. Pseudo Science or real, she was really accurate in telling me what ailments I have been suffering from, as well as ailments that my parents have suffered from. There was no way else that she would know, as it was an entirely cold reading, meaning, I did not volunteer any information.
Blackmores Naturopath Report
My own personal diet, lifestyle and supplements plan!
The report is out after consultation, and it seems that I am stressed without knowing in, and have a tendency to get indigestion ( burping loads and going to the toilet less than an hour after food ) and perhaps even IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).

I also use my brain alot, and since I use the computer so much, I probable have lots of free radicals in my brain. Kay Tse provides a comprehensive diet plan and supplements based on my lifestyle, and even tells me how and when to eat the supplements.
Do you know that our skin is the third kidney? To maintain good health, do dry skin brushing to remove uric acid, a toxin that is excreted through our skin!


Before you start buying and eating supplements, do go for a consultation with Kay Tse first. This will help you more than whatever supplements that you are eating now, as she tells you
  • Which supplements to eat.
  • When to eat the supplements.
  • How to take the supplements for maximum effectiveness
  • Diet plan - what natural foods to eat more of.
  • Best time to sleep for your body to be able to heal and function optimally.


After all, you only have one body and one life - make the best of it by getting the right nutrients today. Natural foods would be able to provide the nutrients needed, but in this day and age when fruit and vegetables are harvested before they are ripe and meat is usually frozen and exported, it is beneficial to our bodies to have some supplements, especially when we are stressed out by our environment without knowing it.

Before heading down to their outlet, check out their facebook as you could save via their numerous promotions.
Return your blackmores supplement bottles to receive a $5 blackmores voucher
Return your Blackmores Supplement Bottles to receive a $5 voucher.
Thank you Blackmores for selecting me as one of the influencers and for giving me the gift of health with your wonderful supplements.

Contact Blackmores
Blackmores (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Tel: +65 6225 3933
Blackmores Singapore Flagship Outlet: Parkway Parade, B1-111
Email:[email protected]
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/BlackmoresSingapore
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Virgin Active - the best gym in Singapore!

10/15/2014

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Recently did at activation for Virgin Active, and when I saw the place, I was like WOW! You have to see it for yourself to believe it!

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Which gym would be so well maintained after one year of operations and have an ice room, in addition to a steam room, salt inhalation room and scented showers?

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This is my ideal gym - the spa areas are amazing, but wait till you see this!

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They have all kinds of classes (even boxing and zero gravity yoga and Pilates) but what makes Virgin Active stand out is ... Drumroll... free massage, foot reflex, pedicure and facials. All you need to do is book online.

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In the shower area, you don't get the run of the mill showers. You get Grohe fittings that give you the best and most luxurious showers. Want a rain shower? Every shower cubicle has them. You also get luxurious toiletries that smell heavenly.

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Did I mention that besides the normal shirt (dry fit and looking very designed) and shorts, you also get socks? They also have robes for the spa area, a big towel and a small towel. Their bath towels are bigger and more lush that any other towels in any other gym, and for that matter, some spas as well.

Beautiful interior design and clever play of space and mirrors make you feel relaxed even while working out.

The booking of the classes is done online, as well as the added frills like massage and more. Can't wait to start working out here! I start only on 1st Nov due to my travelling plans, will update more after I start!

Do check out www.virginactive.com.sg for more details...this is Singapore's best kept secret! If you want to sign up, they are having a superb promotion right now, look for Ronilo Ramilla, 92359542 and mention Vivien Goh, the balloon twister for the special deal! I paid only $1 for activation, and every 2 weeks, they will debit $75 from your credit/debit card. The rate is exactly the same as what I was paying for  my last gym!

If you have read thus far, I have 3 invites to give away, so you can check out the gym for a day! All you need to do is share this post before 31st October 2014 and I'll make my choice on the 1st of November 2014! After you share the post, let me know that you have shared it in the comment! The more you share, the higher your chance of getting the 1 day gym pass!

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Duo-Advanced Body Define Treatment at Slimming 101

9/27/2014

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I was on holiday for 2 weeks and gained 2Kg in the process! Eating loads during the holiday with buffets almost every day certainly made me alot heavier! Now standing at 64kg, I am at my heaviest in the last 3 years. Can Slimming 101 help me lose weight? We shall see!
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Looking at the degree of obesity was certainly depressing, 9.6%! I am nearly 6kg above my ideal body weight! AHHHHHHH!
Yikes, I had no idea my tummy looked so flabby! Also, my tummy seemed to be protruding much more than what I remembered it to!

Will I be able to tone up and slim down in one session? 

Fortunately, this amazing 2-in-1 machine is going to help with that! Having experienced it during the press conference, I am confident that this should be able to help me lose at least 1 or 2cm!

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Scary fats, go away!
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Duo-Advanced Body Define Treatment

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Maggie is my beautiful therapist this time round - a former Singtel F1 Grid Girl and a mother of 2, she was very encouraging throughout the session and shared some great tips on how to slim down. We had a really pleasant conversation throughout the 20mins that the machine was working.

The first 10mins was spent on RF where it tones and encourages collagen production. The level is slowly increased so that you don't feel the heat. Throughout the entire 10mins, Maggie was constantly checking that the probe is not causing any discomfort and that the heat isn't too much to bear.
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This is the exciting part. The next 10mins is spent on Cavitation, a process in which your fat is "melted" away. The loud beeps mean that the machine is helping to melt your fat away, and after 5mins, the beeps should cease to be as loud as there are less fat cells being "melted" away. There is no pain nor discomfort, but you would find the area that was treated to be warm to the touch and slightly red. This is touted to be the treatment to replace invasive liposuction, and the toning and fat loss is apparent immediately with no downtime.
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I was really excited to check the results after the treatment, and here they are, shocking revelation!
Upper abdomen Before 83cm, After 81cm
Waist Before 94cm, After 92cm
Lower abdomen Before 97cm, After 96cm

WOW! I lost a total of 5cm overall!
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After I changed out of the robe I was given, I met the TCM physician who explained why I started growing much fatter - she accurately told me that I must have added alot of sugar to my diet! During my holiday, I was drinking very little water. In fact, I was drinking coffee, coke, milo, orange juice...anything but water. As a result, a lot of "tan" accumulated in my body. Digestive system is sluggish and I also have sluggish blood, as seen in the condition of my tongue. This is all due to the "cold" foods I have been eating.
My body is very "han", so I should eat warming foods whenever possible, else I would get ill easily. How true! I just found out during the consultation that besides sushi and salad being"cold" foods, all seafood is cold. I was wondering why I had such a bad tummy after eating at a crab buffet, and the TCM physician just told me the reason....crab, especially Alaskan crab, is extremely "han" and is very yin. 

I need to do the following if I want to slim down (Which is almost everything I enjoy!)
  • Add pepper / ginger to the cooking method - this warms up the food
  • Sweet things cause phlegm
  • "Cold" foods are usually not cooked or found in water
  • Eat dinner at 6pm and sleep at 11pm
  • Take a small portion (the size of your fist) for dinner
  • Eat a nutritious breakfast
  • Have a full lunch that will last you the whole day

Some interesting tips by the TCM Physician:
  • Check if you have water retention by pressing the area 4 fingers away from your ankle. Press down, and if the flesh has an indent that slowly disappears, you have water retention. (I tried it, and I don't suffer from water retention, Phew!)
  • If you have a stomach ache or loose stools, press on your "Zhu Shan Li" point which is about 3-4 fingers away from your knee, towards your foot. That's the point she put an acupuncture needle into in the photo above. Releasing the accumulated Qi there will also help with digestion and stomach ailments.

Slimming 101 is located at Funan DigitaLife Mall | #04-07
Tel: 67373 101
Main Site: http://www.slim101.com.sg


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Slimming 101 Slim9 Blogger's Slimming Challenge - Signature Meridian Detox Therapy

9/11/2014

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After going for the press conference the other day for the Du0-Advanced Body Define treatment, I was selected to be one of the bloggers in the Slim9 Blogger's Challenge, a slimming challenge with 4 bloggers battling the bulge together.

Actually I'm not sure if I should be happy or not, as I never considered myself to be too fat, but horrors to horrors, after measurement and checking by the experts, I am 4 KG OVERWEIGHT! That's scary isn't it? You live life not looking too much in the mirror and suddenly, wham - you are actually fat and overweight without realizing it! The last time this happened, I was just 49kg, and the next time I checked a weighing maching, I was 72KG! Thank fully this time, I am just 63Kg, not too far off from my idea weight.

When was the last time you checked your weight? Better do it before it is too late!

Anyways, I went for my first session as part of the Slim9 Blogger's Challenge by Slimming 101, and I managed to lose 500g in one session. I honestly thought I would lose more weight, as I was the slimming model during the press conference and the results then were amazing!

My therapist then explained that the Signature Meridian Therapy by Slimming 101 serves as a tool to realign the body, increasing the  metabolic rate as well as rate of digestion for the client. Everyone will go through the first treatment so that the body is ready for the other treatments. Check out the photos below for the 3 items I went through as part of the Signature Meridian Detox Therapy/

I was ushered to the Sauna room, and I told them to make it as hot as possible as I like the heat. I was in the room for 15mins at 53 degrees.
Feeling happy and relaxed as my therapist, Amanda, activated my meridian points from head to toe through the use of a light massage with slimming oil.
After the meridian points activation, I was placed in a nice hot blanket where I managed to sweat it out for 30mins.

How did I feel about the therapy? I felt it was comfortable and soothing, but I felt it was slightly odd that someone else got into the Sauna room with me in the last 5 mins or so - she was fun to talk to and made the time pass faster, but the very act of opening the door for someone else to get in makes the room less hot and I had to wait for the room to heat up properly again.

The next room was comfortable, with a LCD TV showing a Korean serial. I thought that was a really nice touch, since in the next part of my treatment, I would be tucked into a hot blanket with no where to go and nothing to read. I fell the therapists were really professional and well trained, as she was able to answer all my questions and managed to cover and uncover parts of my body without exposing any parts to the cold. I also especially liked the fact that it was not a cold spa bed that I had to lie on - it was the lovely hot blanket with the heat turned on already, so while getting the meridian points activated, blood was circulating too. 

Finally, the comfortable massage of sorts ( they said it is not a massage, as it is more like lymphatic drainage ) ended and I was zipped into a hot blanket which made me perspire like crazy. If I were to wring out the underwear, I would probably collect a cup of sweat!

After the 30min hot blanket treatment, I went off to shower. I really really like the shampoo and conditioner from Slimming 101's sister company, Beijing 101! What I found lacking with the shower facilities would be cotton buds and deodorant, so remember to bring your own!

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Tada! 

Check out the results after the treatment!
 500g lost ( That's probably water and toxins ) but look at my other scores! 

I drew an arrow next to each number that went down so I can feel happy about it!

The best part about Slimming 101 Signature Meridian Detox Therapy? It will continue to work for the next few days, and I expect that I would continue to lose some weight before my next session!

After the detox therapy, we are advised to drink a lot of water to flush the toxins out, and also to avoid alcohol, as our kidneys will already to working very hard to remove toxins from our body after the therapy.

Contact them to find out more!

Tel: 67373 101
Email: [email protected]
Address: Funan DigitaLife Mall | #04-07


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Slimming 101's Latest Duo-Advanced Body Define Treatment

8/29/2014

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Slimming 101 is located conveniently in the heart of town at Funan Center, #04-07. Getting there was easy, as I took an MRT and walked over from City Hall. Looking at the outlet, I expected it to be very small as its facade made it look like just one unit. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it had nice roomy treatment areas and even a personal sauna unit which is housed in the bathroom ( there is no toilet in the outlet, just two shower rooms ). The two shower rooms featured liquid bath soap, Beijing 101's shampoo and Beijing 101's conditioner. What a treat, to be able to try out Beijing 101's hair treatment products - when probed, the staff mentioned that Slimming 101 is Beijing 101's sister company. Beijing 101 is a company with a rich history of happy clients, and knowing that Slimming 101 is part of the group gave me a lot of confidence!
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One of their pretty treatment rooms
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The locker room and shower area
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I love the fun and flirty images on the wall!
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3 dispensers! 1 for body soap, 1 for shampoo and 1 for conditioner!
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Another consultation room that is happy and bright!
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What a lovely personal sauna - you can get them to turn it up as warm as you like!
Bloggers at Slimming 101
Beautiful Bloggers (From Left to Right) Le Ting, Honey, Mia, Vivien (ME!) and Tono
We were there for a press conference about Slimming 101's latest machine that is used in the latest DUO -Advanced Body Define Treatment, and after the first demo ( I was the model that day), we were given food and drinks! 

Most of us opted for the slimming detox herbal tea that we were first given when we arrived - that tea was that yummy! You must be wondering what kind of slimming food we had - none actually!

The food was regular stuff that was catered... but yummy! I think I ate the most...firstly, I like food. Secondly, I felt thinner after being worked on by the amazing 3in1 machine!

There is very little information about the machine used, so I went to dig up information via google and found out exactly what it did to me!
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Click Read More to find out what happened during the demo! I think you would find it extremely interesting too!

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Slimming 101

8/7/2014

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Slimming 101 will be hosting the first ever Bloggers Slimming Challenge starting from the 1st of September till the 30th of October 2o14. 

This has to be the most exciting contest, as bloggers will be invited to a press conference on 27th Aug 2014 for a night of fun tips from the TCM doctor, herbal slimming drinks and an exclusive goodie bag which they can bring home. During this press conference, 5 lucky bloggers will be selected to be part of the slimming challenge - each blogger will receive a package worth at least $1600 ( depending on treatment needed ).  

No registration fees, no purchases necessary, just a great experience with their therapists if you are selected.

What is the slimming challenge all about? 
During this slimming challenge, additional prizes will be given for best post about the experience, best video, most response and even best video! Bloggers should try to get their readers to help vote and also, some readers will also be able to win great prizes or purchase a session at a super value low price. May the blogger who slims down most win! 

Every week in September, the 5 selected bloggers will go for a slimming session worth $400.  After the session, the blogger will have to
  • Write about their experience, with before and after measurements
  • Tweet and post on Facebook and Google+
  • Upload a video onto youtube (if applicable for that session)
  • Get readers to like the post on the main facebook page, 101 Slimming Challenge.


Each blogger will also be given special vouchers for which they can extend discounts to their own readers. 

In October, the voting process begins, and that's when the fun really begins. Every week, the 5 selected bloggers will be given a task and the winner will get additional mystery prizes.

At the end of it all, the winner will be crowned winner of the 101 Slimming Challenge!

So what are you waiting for? Sign up for the press conference that will happen on the 27th of August 2014 right now!
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2B Alternative Into Arm & Body Review

5/2/2014

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2b Alternative Into Arm & Body cream is a lovely smelling cream that seems to help tone up my arms pretty well. Though I lost only one inch, my arms seemed to have lost whatever cellulite bits I used to have.

Read on for the full review!

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I saw the ad looking for 10 bloggers to blog about the product, and having tried slimming creams in the past, I was curious and signed on for it. I was one of the selected and they contacted me to have the product delivered to my door step. It was so exciting to receive the products by courier! 
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So what's the first thing I did? I took a shower and promptly tried the cream out! It was hilarious - as I didn't feel any burning, so I kept reading and re-reading the instructions. The slow heat started later for me, and I think it could be due to my arms being full of muscle instead of fat. Check the video out! I will be trying this cream out till both tubes finish, and will check if I have indeed gotten smaller arms!

I have been using the cream everyday for the past 20 days and there was a dramatic (to me!) reduction of 1inch! Am pretty amazed by the results, and I have not finished using the cream yet, which is pretty amazing as I have been using it everyday. Will post updates on this page when I finish both tubes.

If you are buying and trying the  2B Alternative Into Arm & Body cream, do remember to do the following for the best effect:
  • Shower
  • Dry off
  • Apply Cream till it is fully absorbed. You will know when it has been absorbed fully when it is no longer sticky - your skin should feel smooth and dry.

Contest Time

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

I will be giving away one tube worth $42.25 ( As seen on Guardian Pharmacy Shelves ) to the person with the most number of likes on his / her comment box below. 


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So what do you have to do?

  • Make a comment related to the post.
  • Make sure the tick is visible on (Also post on Facebook)
  • Like your own comment and get your friends to like your comment too by sharing this post on your Facebook.
  • The giveaway has been extended to 14th of May 2014, so start getting your friends to like your comment here!
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Forever Flawless Product Review - Diamond Infused Cleaning Complex

3/18/2014

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This is me, after treatment that day, and you can click on the photo to check out thereview of the facial they did for me.

I have been using the Forever Flawless range of skin care since that day, and am very happy with the results. I don't have dry skin anymore - that is pretty amazing, as I have been plagued by dry skin for years, with occasional flaky skin that peels off my face and mild eczema. 
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This is what I have been using everyday since 6th of Feb 2014, and I'm quite a lazy person, so I wash my face while taking a bath. It's $90.00 from the Forever Flawless Flagship store in Marina Bay Sands, and so far, I have not managed to finish using the Diamond Infused Cleaning Complex. 

It doesn't foam up, and you don't have that dry feeling you get with most cleansers after washing it off. It made my skin feel really smooth and soft, though in the beginning, I kept trying to wash off the moisturized feel to get that squeaky clean dry feel I was used to having. 

If you have dry skin, you may want to try it too! I've included my latest no makeup photo so you can see the effects of the Forever Flawless Diamond Infused Cleansing Complex.
Post by Vivien Goh.
Where can you find Forever Flawless in Singapore?
FOREVER FLAWLESS FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE
The Shoppes at the Marina Bay Sands
2 Bayfront Ave #L1-64
Singapore 018972
Tel: +65 6688 7464
VIEW LIVE MAP

FOREVER FLAWLESS STORE
The Centrepoint
176 Orchard Road #02-04
Singapore 238843
Tel : +65 6737 1012
VIEW LIVE MAP 
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DIY Forever Flawless Manicure Kit

2/9/2014

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Confessions of a DIY Manicure Virgin
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If everyone knew about the secret of having a Forever Flawless Manicure Kit, nail salons will be out of business. I am amazed by the results, but more importantly, for a "virgin" like me, this kit is a dream come true. A 20 min moment of luxury in my normal, ordinary life - it was quite fun learning how to give myself a manicure.
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All the instructions you need are written on the box, so there is no way you'll lose any leaflets. I was trying to figure out where the 3 in 1 Nail Trimmer is, when I finally realized that they were describing the tool with 2 ends, 1 fork like end and the other with a white rounded end.
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I tried the forked end, and to my great surprise, the dead skin came right off! I think I got a little over zealous during this bit, because a lot of dead skin was on my table when I was done. I wonder if I am a tad bit lighter now!
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This is probably the most amazing nail file ever. With embedded diamond dust, it swipes off a part of your nail at first try. Filing your nails is never easier! 
I tried it on one finger first, and the result was really lovely. I didn't have to hunt for a nail clipper at all, and it was quite fun to do the filing of my nails with this!
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Can you tell which nail has been manicured? Complete with buffing?
After that first nail, I felt like I was on a roll! I started doing my other nails as well, in the exact same fashion. Remove dead skin, push back cuticles, ( ok, I cheated a bit, I quite like my cuticles, so I pushed just a little! ) file nails to a shape I like before finally using the buffer block below.
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If you think this is the end, think again! There are 2 more steps, putting on of the cuticle oil before the massaging of the hand cream.
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I was expecting to see a normal bottle of oil with a brush, but was pleasantly wowed by the roll on that this bottle housed instead. Rolling the oil on was easy, and I didn't waste a drop! Massaging the oil into the cuticles took a good 2 mins, for the oil to be fully absorbed. My cuticles felt really soft to the touch. As a balloon sculptor, the powder on the balloons make our hands really dry, and the cuticles are usually very rough as well, due to the drying effect of the powdered balloons. This oil made my finger tips and cuticles feel so soft, it seems really magical to me. I wonder how often can we do manicures - I can't wait for my nails to grow out again so I can repeat the whole process.

After applying the oil on the cuticles, I finished the whole DIY Manicure with the hand cream included, and now, my hands feel so soft, I feel like a lady.

What a touch of luxury in the comfort of my own home! I love the shiny nails after buffing, and I heard that it should be able to last for weeks.

About Forever Flawless Manicure Kit

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Forever Flawless Deluxe Manicure Kit
Delight your senses with the luscious fragrance and the rich, silky texture of this exclusive hand and nail lotion. A balanced formulation of essential oils, plant extracts, skin-nourishing vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants, it will keep skin hydrated, nourished, and rejuvenated so your hands feel soft, supple and smooth and your skin glows like a flawless diamond.

Cost: S$90

Directions For Use
  • Smooth onto hands and massage lightly but thoroughly until fully absorbed. For best results, always use after washing hands. Also perfect after a manicure.
If you want to pick up a Forever Flawless Manicure Kit too, you can visit their outlets at:

FOREVER FLAWLESS FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE
The Shoppes at the Marina Bay Sands
2 Bayfront Ave #L1-64
Singapore 018972
Tel: +65 6688 7464
VIEW LIVE MAP

FOREVER FLAWLESS STORE
The Centrepoint
176 Orchard Road #02-04
Singapore 238843
Tel : +65 6737 1012
VIEW LIVE MAP - See more at: http://www.chanchop.com/spotlight.html#sthash.6wmjdhlB.dpuf
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    Vivien Goh has never been very particular about beauty regimes, but now that she is in a early forties, she decided it was time to learn how to take care of herself a bit more. In Me,Wo,Chan, readers can expect to see some DIY beauty treatments as well as visits to salons and reviews on some beauty related products.

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