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#BoboinBali – Ubud 1

This is the second in a series of posts on my recent trip to Bali, so if you missed my first entry, click HERE.

So, back to where I stopped in my last post, we had lunch at Delphi Rock Bar in Blue Point and then started on our 2 hour journey in to Ubud.

This was our room for the next 2 nights, a private pool villa in Wapa Di Ume Resort! This resort is set in the middle of a paddy field and is absolutely beautiful! So quiet and peaceful as well. Anyway we quickly checked-in, changed, and went back out to Ubud town for dinner at my all-time favorite restaurant in Bali.

Naughty Nuri’s Warung for their amazing BBQ pork ribs, mie goreng, and pork satay! Haha, we were actually very full after our meal but we ordered another rack of ribs, and the second one they gave us was bigger than the first! Don’t know whether to be thankful or not for that, hahaha.

After dinner, our driver dropped us off back in Ubud town so we could attempt to walk-off our dinner. Ubud is really beautiful with all it’s temples and the atmosphere is really chill and laid-back. Wapa Di Ume provides free shuttles to and from town so it was really convenient for us.

Took a nice hot bath and attempted to take some pictures of us cause I just realized we didn’t have a picture together all day, hahaha. We were really tired after a long day so we went to bed really early, not to mention we had to wake up very early for a paddy field walk/tour!

Put on a thick layer of mosquito repellant from head-to-toe and we were ready to go! Met up with the nicest guide ever who also works at the front desk, haha. There are few guests here so the staff are really intimate with us.

This is the entrance to a communal home in Ubud where up to five or six families would live together.

Complete with their own altars and temples in their yard!

Along the walk, our guide told us about the Hindu religion, beliefs, different types of temples, and even their architecture, so it was very informative and thankfully I wasn’t bored at all, hahaha.

She also explained how the paddy fields are plot and belongs to different owners. Nowadays most of the owners outsource the farming work to specialists who care and harvest the fields as more and more of the young are not interested anymore.

She also insisted Jo to take a picture, hahahaha. He was reluctant cause he’s vain and said he wasn’t dressed nice.

After the walk, we went back to our room and changed again, or well, I got changed again, hahaha, this time into my bikini so we can go out to have breakfast and then for a quick swim! The weather was awesome, sunny with a cooling breeze, perfect for tanning! Took some pictures by our private pool with Jo’s manual 135mm lens and the pictures turned out great!

This is what happens when you’re trying to prevent your face from getting burnt while trying to Snapchat, hahaha.

I was quite brave to sit on the edge of the pool to take this shot lol.

We explored both pools in the resort and then headed back to our own private pool!

Going to have to split this post into two if not it’s going to be super long, so do stay tuned for the next and last post!

♥

June 16, 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
#BoboinBali – Seminyak & Ulu Watu

Hey everyone! I’ve finally found time to blog about my Bali trip, and I have to say, we took way more pictures than I expected to, haha. Needless to say, I’ve included a fair amount here, but trust me you’ll love them!

Our flight was at noon, and we arrived in Bali at 3 pm, perfect, as we would be able to check in to our hotel right away.

For our first night, we booked IZE Hotel Seminyak, a chic and stylish boutique hotel, complete with full amenities such as rooftop pool & bar, and also lap pool with pool access rooms on the ground floor. The location is super awesome and a short walk to all the happening spots in Seminyak.

All our hotel bookings were made with Expedia.com.my. Expedia provides verified reviews and pictures, not to mention great rates, so you won’t have any unpleasant surprises when making your booking!

Took a few snaps of my outfit at the rooftop before going out to dinner.

Dinner was at La Plancha right on Seminyak beach, but sadly the sunset that day wasn’t great as the sky was grey and overcast.

We order their mini burger and a salad, their food is hmmmm not as good as it looks T_T I was quite angry that we paid so much for a meal like that but I kept reminding myself I’m there for the view.

I didnt rent any pocket wifi so what we did was to take a lot of pictures and also chill and enjoy the view.

The weather was pretty much perfect the next morning, and we woke up early to have breakfast in the hotel café.

You can choose from their buffet or order from the menu and prices are very reasonable! Right after breakfast, I quickly put on my swimsuit underneath and checked out, as we booked a car to take us around for a full day!

We were there pretty early so we get to take a lot of pictures at the restaurant when it’s empty =)

After breakfast, we took sometime wander around the hotel to take pictures and explore places that we havent been.

Our first stop was Blue Point Beach in Uluwatu, and the trek down to the beach is definitely not for the faint hearted or for those with walking difficulties. I seriously thought I might fall down the steps and cliff a few times…

After climbing down a lot of steps, you reach a small cove frequented by surfers, and then if you make your way through tiny gaps in the cliff, you will eventually reach a wide beach area. It really is a secret to those who know but if you are really adventurous, you will be rewarded!

The combination of the cliffs, rocks, and crystal clear water is just amazing!

Saw some round beach towels online but most were from Australia and pretty expensive so I was super stoked when I found this one back in KL, and cheap too!!!

Jo took this with his manual focus 135mm lens, very good job! *Clap*

After our tanning session we hiked back up the steep steps and had lunch at Delphi Rock Bar, which over looks Blue Point Beach. Alternatively you can head over to Single Fin, another popular spot which is just a few steps away.

That’s it for my first entry on Bali, please stay tuned for my next post where I will blog about our next few days and hotel in Ubud!

♥

May 24, 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