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Journey To Wellness

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I’m sure most of you who read my updates regularly will know about my fitness and gym routines, but in this post I need to share about another aspect of health and wellness that not too many people think about.

If we rewind back to 2013, I blogged about my “special” heart (https://www.bobostephanie.com/my-special-heart/ & https://www.bobostephanie.com/my-heart-procedure-experience/) where I undergone a procedure called cardiac ablation to fix my very special heart which has a condition called Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT). Basically my heart has an extra impulse compared to a normal heart and this causes abnormal heart rhythm. The procedure uses a laser to ZAP the cells triggering the extra beat.

For more than a year, I had been suffering from the effects of SVT unknowingly, where I had many episodes of increased heartbeat in a week, leading to dizziness, loss of focus, nausea, and many other symptoms, and when they got really bad, I eventually visited a cardiologist.

Initially I was put on medication at around RM400 a month to control my heart beat and things got a bit better. Jo was very kind and understanding and took very good care of me throughout these few months. I had to stay clear of any food or activities that would increase my heart rate such as heavy cardio exercises, caffeine, and I even gave up clubbing.

After a few months, things eventually got worse, and ultimately Jo and I came to a very stressful decision to undergo the procedure that would cost RM30,000 including my hospital stay and follow ups. It was super hard to decide whether to continue on medication or to do the procedure because it was not 100% effective and also has some risks involved.

I’m not joking when I tell you that on a few occasions I did talk to Jo about what would happen if I passed away…I think this was a life-changing experience for me.

Thank god that all this was covered by my insurance, and I am very proud to announce that I am currently very healthy and have continued to embrace my new lease of life after this procedure.

This was really a big turning point in my life as it forced me to give up my lifestyle and to adopt a new one. My journey to wellness really started from here and from here, I started to eat healthy and also go to the gym. I want to be with the people I love for as long as I can. I guess when you have someone you love, you will do whatever it takes to change and I changed my lifestyle for them.

What I’m really trying to tell you guys is this, your health and wellness is really important, and everyone should be prepared, even from a young age. I was only 28 when I was diagnosed with a heart condition!

When I was diagnosed with SVT, I had just started working for a couple of years and as any fresh graduates will know, it is really tough to try and save money and be financially stable, let alone paying for insurance. In my case, signing up for medical insurance was one of the best decisions I made when I was younger.

Even if I had managed to save a little bit of money for, let’s say my dream wedding or a down payment for my dream home, it wouldn’t even have been enough to cover my heart procedure.

If you guys have been saving up for your future, you should guarantee your financial stability by making sure that any health complications will be taken care of, and would not affect your future.

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All you need to do is to ‘LIKE’ Zurich Insurance Malaysia.

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You can also check out this heartwarming story of a little girl here

Have fun and all the best !

♥

June 28, 2016
I’m Restarting Kayla 1.0!

Hi all, it has been a while since I last blogged about my fitness journey and obviously the reason is because I’ve gotten lazy and slacked off. Recently all our trips are done and over, so there isn’t a lot of motivation for me to keep track of my workout and goals, so I end up just going to the gym and doing whatever I feel like.

If i’m too lazy to do anything too intense such as cardio or Kayla’s legs day, I will just do weight training but I will make sure that I run for at least 15 min. Since I’m quite motivated to blog today so I thought I should quickly share my review for Kayla BBG Guide for 1.0 and 2.0!

Yupe, I have completed both guides. I’m quite surprised at my determination towards this because I have a very very short attention span at things that I’m doing haha. Ok, I think I will just list down whats the differences between 1.0 and 2.0!

Disclaimer- It’s all based on my personal experience ya!

Workout Routine

Kayla 1.0 – I’ve completed 1.0 3 rounds before I started 2.0. I started 1.0 when I was pretty much new to the gym. I find 1.0 is more intense and tiring compared to 2.0 because it involves a lot of cardio such as burpess, jump lunges and stepups! The good thing about doing a lot of cardio is that it helps to burn a lot of calories and it makes your daily activity like climbing stairs or jogging much more easier. I can clearly feel that my stamina improved A LOT after completing the first round of 1.0.

Kayla 2.0 – So obviously, 2.0 is the next level of 1.0 so in this guide you will see a lot of workouts that requires weights (dumbbell, barbell and etc)! When I first started 2.0 I fell in love with it instantly because it has less cardio and I hate doing cardio hahaha. That’s when I started following Jo on doing weights at the gym.

Body Shape

Kayla 1.0 – After completing 1.0 I can tell that I loose a lot of weight/ fat. My body is now slimmer than before and I can slowly see my arms and legs are more lean and in better shape. If you’re looking to loose weight and to look fit, you should consider following Kayla 1.0! The trick is to keep repeating 1.0 guide for best result.

This picture taken when I was in week 10 of Kayla 1.0 for the 3rd time.

You can tell from this picture that I lost a lot of fat and it made my legs looks so much slimmer and longer haha. I also achieved what I wanted, thigh gap ^^ My butt also firmer and rounder (thanks to all the uncountable squats)

My progress of doing Kayla 1.0 for 3 times goes like this…

1st round, I manage to complete only 1 round each circuit and by the end of the guide, I loose a lot of weight and manage to do all workouts in the correct forms.

2nd round, I’m stronger compared to 1st because I managed to do more burpees and also pushups! I also managed to complete more circuits (1 and a half sometimes 2) in 7 mins! My abs is more obvious and my hands are more firm!

3rd round, I can obviously see my body is way more leaner than before and muscles are showing! I also got bored of following Kayla 1.0 because I feel that I can do more than just cardio!

Kayla 2.0 – Like I mentioned, in 2.0 it requires more weight lifting than cardio so it’s pushing my body towards to bodybuilding.

This picture was taken when I was in Kayla 2.0 for the first time ( I dont remember which week edi). My arms and abs muscle were quite obvious which I really really like!!! So I asked to join Jo in his shoulders and back routine! I like it when see my arms muscles are more defined and obvious now!

Diet

Kayla 1.0 – I was pretty determined and hardcore when I started 1.0 so I was very strict with my own diet. I eat a lot of homecooked clean food (I blogged about it here and here) like salmon, chicken breast and salads!

Kayla 2.0 – I EAT WATEVER I WANT LOL. I sort of give up eating clean because i’m a bit sick of eating salmon and chicken breast T___T. So I stopped eating as clean but I still avoid fat food like fast food, oily or deep fried! I eat a lot of Chai Bar salad for dinner though haha. So from the picture you can easily tell, my tummy not as flat LOL but still acceptable la.

Workout besides Kayla

Kayla 1.0 – I focused more on workouts that help to cut fat such as cycling.

Kayla 2.0 – I fell in love with doing weights so I joined Jo to work on more on my shoulders and back when I’m off from Kayla.

because of that, I can slowly see the result of my back and shoulder workout more which I really really like!

I think that’s pretty much on my experiences of Kayla 1.0 and 2.0!

As for the title, yes! I’m restarting Kayla 1.0 even though how much I hate doing cardio because it really helps on burning away of my fat which I have somewhat regained.

I will still continue doing weights with Jo so that the result will be more balanced and also faster, I have not patience lol.

Anyway, I have a few tips for those who are planning to start Kayla BBG guide.

* Get someone who knows the correct form of doing squats and other exercises. They can help correcting or teaching u the right posture for each workout before starting. I have seen a few people doing squat wrongly and it’s so painful to watch because she/he tot that they are doing it right T_T

* DO NOT blindly follow whoever you see on Instagram because everyone has different bodies, whatever she or he is doing doesn’t mean it works on you.

* You dont have to eat super clean, just avoid eating too much carbs, yes even sugar are carbs, full-fat dairy products, oily and fried food, or whatever that may contain these. The trick is choosing the right portion size and eating less fat, and make smart choices! Trust me, I’m not a fan of eating salad or wholemeal products everyday because it’s so meaningless. I want to enjoy food not being tortured.

* Get a friend or two to start BBG with you and motivate each other!

* DO NOT skip meals because it will only hurt your health, it doesn’t help to lose weight.

Last but not least,

* Keep telling yourself YOU CAN DO THIS!

If you’re restarting or starting Kayla 1.0, lets add oil together!!!!

♥

May 30, 2016
PEDIGREE DENTASTIX – Sit & Shake

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I’m sure many of you have noticed that I always mention my babyboy or furryboy in my social media updates and I’ve even received many questions regarding my dog. I just realized that I’ve never really properly introduced him before so this post is going to focus on my little boy!

Here he is, his name is Nacho but we usually call him by his other nicknames such as “bee” or “B-boy” or “bambi” which are all short for babyboy. He officially turned 9 years old this past April and he is a Yorkie-poodle (Yorkiepoo) mix. He started living with us when he was tiny and only 6 months old so it’s been 8 and a half years now! So many wonderful memories, OMG. We got him when we were studying in Michigan, USA, and brought him back to Malaysia a few years ago.

We actually took this pic on his 9^th birthday!

This is his favorite lion-toy which I’ve actually sewed back together. When he was a pup, he used to destroy every new toy we buy him, so thank god he’s settled down now.

Favorite pass-times include lounging on our pillows, sun tanning, and playing.

Not to mention lots of napping too. What to do, my babyboy is actually very old now…

Anyway, it’s been the best 9 years ever and we have a lot of cute and funny memories together, seeing him grow up and also enjoying his companionship throughout all these years!

The main challenges with him are generally related to caring for his health, hair, and also dental health. Being a thick-coated dog, he is very susceptible to skin problems so we have to make sure he’s constantly dry, as well as his ears too.

The hardest part is probably brushing his teeth as he really doesn’t enjoy it at all and usually Jo has to be very strict in controlling him when brushing his teeth.

Recently I’ve noticed more plaque build up in his teeth and fearing that we might need to bring him for scaling, I started looking up for alternative options.

This is where Pedigree Daily Dentastix have really come to our rescue! They believe in making the world a better place for all dogs, so it’s perfect!

The patented X-shaped chewy textured treats are to help the cleaning between teeth and gum line. Now my dog can benefit from a fresher breath and better oral health too.

My boy was already very curious about them as soon as I brought them home!

And, he loves them! Look at him licking his lips and drooling here.

We have now embarked on the Dentastix 30 Days Challenge to improve his oral health, so I’ve also took up this opportunity to try and teach him some new tricks and challenges!

I thought I’d start with reinforcing some basic tricks with him first cause I was worried he might have forgotten what he learned in the past, haha. Babyboy is getting old you see!

Sitting and waiting for his yummy treat, success.

And also giving me his hand to shake, also a success!

He was very upset when I kept the Dentastix away so I knew he would have no problem paying attention the next time I try to teach him something new!

I will continue to do more and more tricks with him while giving him a Dentastix daily, so please stay tuned for more updates on his skills and also his oral health!

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♥

May 16, 2016
Bobo’s Big Day Out!

If you’re following me on Dayre or Instagram you should have already known that I have recently released my own show on Reelity TV Channel on Youtube! I’ve always wondered how does it feel like to host a show, whether it will be fun or too stressful. English is not my first language and my brain always goes blank when I need to speak in front of a camera haha. When I was first offered this opportunity I wanted to reject it instantly but I’m so glad I didnt. I discussed with JO a little then he was very supportive over the whole idea, he told me to just take it and have fun. He encouraged me to do it and told me I’ll be all right. He says it’s not as hard as you think, just speak like u’re talking to ur friend, dont be pretentious as thats’s what everyone likes about u.

I was like OK, lets do it! At my first shoot I was so tense and made a lot of mistakes (well, not like I dont make mistakes now lol). I had a hard time remembering the name of the dishes and ingredients when the camera is rolling! Thank god the crew were so patient and nice haha!

OK, Let me share the 4 Ws (Why, When, What, Who) of Bobo’s Big Day Out and also some behind-the-scenes of the show!

What?

Bobo’s Big Day Out is basically a 3-4 min short video to show some of the healthy recipes that can easily be done at our kitchen and also some alternative activities you can try instead of going to the gym.

Why?

The reason why I decided to do this is mainly because I would love to share with my friends and readers how easy it is to eat healthy at home. A lot of people have the wrong concept of eating clean, they tot eating clean means eating tasteless and boring food. I have seen ppl who shars their so called “eating clean” on their Instagram and I instantly got turned off so I wont blame you guys if you have this misconception. If you’re following me on Dayre or Instagram you should know that eating clean can be very fun and satisfying! So in some of the episodes of Bobo’s Big Day Out, I decided to share with everyone what kind of healthy meals that I usually eat at home! And yes, everything can be done as long as you have a pan and a stove at home, you’re welcome!

Besides cooking, I also share some fun and relatively unknown activities that you can try in KL. Have you heard of Ultimate Frisbee or Quidditch (yes, the game in Harry Potter movies ^^)! Without this show I wouldn’t be able to experience these new activities and to share with everyone!

Who?

OK, there is 2 who in this question. 1 st will be who are the crew? They are the very talented and professional people behind Reelity TV! I’m so glad that I have them onboard. They are very professional and patient when it comes to the shoot. All I need to do on the shooting day is to make sure I look good and they will handle the rest! The bonus part is that I dont have to spend 100 hours to edit the video, YAHOOO!

Who were my special guests in some of the episode? Dont even need to ask because first person who came to my mind was Jo (my personal eat clean chef ) and also CityGal from KampungBoyCityGal! I love how KBCG always make cooking look so easy and effortless hahaha, give them whatever ingredients they will serve u something amazing! I strongly suggest u all to try the Lemon rice recipe that Citygal cooked in my show!

When?

The first episode of Bobo’s Big Day Out was released 2 months ago (sorry I’m only telling you guys now T_T). Currently there is a total of 5 episodes that have already been released on Reelity TV Youtube Channel. The air time of my remaining episodes are every other Friday!

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxUt693lXgQ&list=PLGx3n-GYui16TxFZEacjkaTiJWF3nr7Bj&index=5&nohtml5=False[/youtube]

1st Episode

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQf0_8Vmaww&list=PLGx3n-GYui16TxFZEacjkaTiJWF3nr7Bj&index=4&nohtml5=False[/youtube]

2nd Episode

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzASbKdqabI&index=3&list=PLGx3n-GYui16TxFZEacjkaTiJWF3nr7Bj&nohtml5=False[/youtube]

3rd Episode

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2VnzOHtr34&index=2&list=PLGx3n-GYui16TxFZEacjkaTiJWF3nr7Bj&nohtml5=False[/youtube]

4th Episode

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTLP65NeRqA&index=1&list=PLGx3n-GYui16TxFZEacjkaTiJWF3nr7Bj&nohtml5=False[/youtube]

5th Episode

Here are the episodes that are already out now, you can watch it on youtube =)

Behind The Scenes!

I always get the ingredients that I need the day before the shoot!

My first time putting on a mic hahaha

All of the cooking episodes were done in my small kitchen… Like I said, as long as u have a pan and a stove you’re good to go!

This is how the actual shoot looks like hahaha. Can you spot Babyboy standing next to me hahhaa

Jo took this super cute picture of babyboy being my loyal audience lol.

As for the activities, I did archery tag

I also did fencing which I really enjoyed!!

Then kickboxing!!! My super favorite le!

And Fly Yoga!

Last but not least Ultimate Frisbee!!!

The super fun coach, Ben from Ultimate Frisbee!

Coincidentally my fren was the trainer for Fly Yoga!

I am done shooting all the episodes last weekend and there will be a total of 12 episode so now we just need to wait for the episodes to air hehee. Overall, I found it really fun and I have finally learned how to be natural/casual in front of the camera!! I still need to practice on my talking tho LOL. Besides that, I also get to experience some activities that I would have never had a chance to try such as Ultimate Frisbee and Quidditch!

You guys can find out more from the videos, so remember to subscribe and watch all the videos!!

Thanks for the support!!!

♥

April 12, 2016
Dont Be That Person At the Gym

As usual, we went to the gym yesterday and bumped into a few ignorant pieces of shit so they inspired me to share today’s title. Waw the list goes on and on when I start discussing with Jo this topic.

The top 7 people that I find very annoying at the gym!

1- Those who don’t put the equipment back to its original place especially those who use the dumbbells at the free weight section! By simply throwing them on the floor and leaving without even caring if he/she is acting like a piece of shit. I give u a 👏 *golf clap

2- Those who talk super loud with their friends. I understand sometimes the music can be a little too loud but u don’t have to shout lo, I’m not interested into ur car, ur girl or ur money la, ok? Just keep ur mouth shut and do ur workout. Don’t act like u’re in a mamak or in a market la.

3- Those who takes forever to complete a set of workout especially when they don’t realize there is a queue waiting to use the same machine. I understand u need a little break between each sets but taking more than 5 min break is just too ridiculous la. Everyone is paying the same $ as u and u don’t own the machine ok! Just get things done and leave!

4- Those who play with their phone. Yupe, the title explains it all. There are people would like to use the rack, bench, machine that u have been sitting on for 15 min or so while u’re playing with ur damn phone chatting, FB-ing or Instagram-ing. If u don’t know yet, there is an area for you to rest and play with ur phone, it’s called a lounge area with a sofa. You’re welcome ☺️

5- Those who have no idea what they r doing. Ok, this one is quite subjective, but it annoys me. I’m talking about those who try to use every single machine in the gym but have no idea what they r doing. Most of them are newbies or new to the branch, they literally just walk around at the gym. Example, that day I saw a skinny girl go to every machines and she spends less than 2 min at each machine. Imagine ran for 1 min then move to back machine and do 5 times then leave 😒 lost……….

6- Mirror Selfie freaks. JO told me the other day he saw a guy set his camera on a dumbbell just to take pic of him posing at the bar rack machine. Using dumbbell as a tripod le! This one win liao lor! Actually it’s ok if u do it when there is not a lot of ppl around because I do it too lol but when there is a queue waiting at ur machine u don’t la! Be respectful ma…

7- One more to the list! Those guys who hogging 2,4 and 6 kg dumbbells. Bro, why do u need 2 and 4 kg dumbbells o??? U’re training ur fingers issit? Don’t lift like a girl la. There was once I saw this guy hogging a 4kg dumbbells and I need it to complete my set so I walked to him and ask *pointing at 4kgs Hi, sorry do u need these? He says Yes! I then replied 4 kgs wor? Then he says Yea! I was like Ok =.=

Then I saw him using it to do his shoulder routine I was like WTF? Even I started with 4 kgs le omg.

I went to google annoying ppl at the gym meme and saw this lol. Ok la, ppl might find me and Jo annoying too cox we do the same routine together on alternative days. But we don’t drink water together like in this pic lo. Hahahhaah

My every week routine goes like this,

-Monday, Wednesday and Friday usually I will do Kayla BBG 2.0

– Tuesday and Thursday I do back and shoulder with Jo

– I try doing abs workout everyday after my usual routine if I’m not too tired or it’s not too late.

I went to the gym the other day with full makeup on cox I attended an event before that. When I was at the gym people gave me a weird and judging stares lol. Neh, I found this meme hahahaa.

Well, I guess that’s all I have for now! It’s all based on what I have experienced la but if u have more, please feel free to share with me or us!

♥

March 21, 2016