Weirdest things people ask of PTs
Personal trainers (PTs) are defined as fitness professionals who coach, train, instruct their clients in training and for some, in nutrition as well. The most common reason people want trainers for is to lose weight, others want to get six-pack abs. Instead of exploring the top reasons people want PTs for, here are some of the […]
Montigo Resorts staycation
I’ve been wanting to come to Montigo Resorts for some time now, after seeing lovely photos on the internet and also frequently driving past their billboard ad when I drive past Sim Lim Square on my left. It’s been opened for about two years now and the idea of a retreat in one of their […]
Memorable moments of 2014
Every year I say this – time flies by too quickly. This year has had lots of moments to remember and equally as many to forget. You don’t need a new year for new beginnings; a new start can be done any time any day. I can’t help feeling a little emo on the first […]
My favourite make-up artist Jing Lim
Today I wanna dedicate this post to Jing, my favourite make-up artist of all time. I’ve been working with her for four years now and never once has she let me down, always managing to make me look good each and every time. Friends I have recommended her to, always have a good word to […]
What I want in a car is what I want in a man
I’ve often been asked – what do I look for in a car? It’s difficult for me to single out the perfect car for me, but I do have a list of characteristics that I look out for when choosing a car for myself. In that process of thinking, it then hit me… that what […]
Be inspired by my top #fitspo stories of 2014
Fitspo (short for fitness inspiration): Images of active, strong, and fit women that promote proper exercise and diet Through the various fitness stories I have written for Yahoo!, Fitness Sutra and FHM, I’ve met incredibly inspiring women who are legit #fitspo. As we come to the end of the year, I just wanted to share and […]
[PHOTOSHOOT] Jessica Sinclair
Jessica Sinclair – daughter of former female bodybuilding champion Jojo Sinclair – suffered from scoliosis since she was a kid, but it never affected her daily life until last year. She was just cutting apples in the kitchen when a sneeze knocked her down to the floor with a resounding crack in the back. […]
My white Christmas in Niseko
I finally experienced the white Christmas I’ve been dreaming of. This year, we decided to head to Niseko for a winter holiday and some snowboarding! Travelling at this time of the year is pricey (plus we booked only a month before) but it was worth the trip anyway – after all, we worked our asses […]
6 things to do in Sapporo City
Unless I’m headed to Niseko for snowboarding, I probably would not fly out to Sapporo specifically. This time, I spent two nights in the city of Sapporo so I could explore it a little. Truth is, there isn’t much to explore in the city. There are a lot of parks and departmental stores – for […]
Karen Lee loses 20kg and goes from overweight teenager to motivational trainer
See, the thing is, it is easy to set goals, but it can get difficult to stick to the process of achieving those goals. We often hear of people lament about how fat they feel and how they are going to start running and eating salads. However, many end up falling off the track because […]