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10 Things to Stop Doing if You Want to Lose Weight

Are you beginning to think that you can't lose weight? Does it feel like all of your diet efforts backfire and cause weight gain? If you want to lose weight, find out which common weight loss mistakes might be preventing you from getting the weight loss results that you want.

Instead, ask yourself five important questions about your diet history, medical background, and sources of support. The answers will help you to identify your specific needs as a dieter and help you to choose the best weight loss plan for you.

Instead, take the time to sit down and set both short- and long-term goals. By setting up small, achievable steps on the way to your larger goal, you set yourself up for gradual success. Incremental steps will also help you to stay motivated through the entire weight loss process.

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Do we have a choice?It is not easy to do regular exercise ,neither it is easier to stop eating too much when we like certain food.Yes, we have a choice.The question is which one?Between the two devils,I do regular exercises but my eating habit has yet to change.Anyway,it is better than not exercise and eating too much.

Cahaya Mukmin: Merenung Kejadian Alam Cakerawala

Ulil Albab adalah gulungan yang diistimewakan dan yang disebut Allah di dalam AlQuraan. Sebanyak 16 kali disebut di dalam AlQuraan. Ulil Albab menggunakan kurniaan akal untuk merenung setiap kejadian di alam semesta yang maha luas ini.

"Sesungguhnya dalam penciptaan langit dan bumi dan silih bergantinya malam dan siang terdapat tanda-tanda bagi Ulil Albab (orang yang berakal)" (Al-Imran :190)

Imam AlGhazali menyatakan Sungguh, jalan untuk mengenal Allah (maírifatullah) dan mengagungkanNya itu adalah dengan cara memikirkan setiap mahlukNya, merenungkan keajaiban-keajaiban dan memahamkan hikmah-hikmah yang terkandung dalam segenap ciptaanNya.

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Izinkan saya berkongsi beberapa maklumat saintifik dan ayat2 al-Qur'an dari catitan tersebut diatas.Sama-samalah kita mengambil masa untuk berfikir sejenak untuk memahami kejadian ciptaan Allah,khususnya diri kita sendiri.Saya berharap para pembaca dan diri saya bukan sahaja melihat kehebatan dan keindahan ciptaan Illahi;malah kita juga dapat melihat dengan 'akal dan hati Penciptanya-Al-Khaliq.

Satu daripada hobi saya ialah fotografi dimana ianya banyak memberi peluang kepada saya melihat alam dari perbagai sudut dan saiz.Gambar-gambar yang saya ambil melihatkan kebijaksaan dan kekuasaan Allah sebagai yang Maha Pencipta.

Adalah menjadi harapan dan du'a saya agar kita semua termasuk diri saya sentiasa melihat kebesaran Illahi dalan setiap detik dan ruang kehidupan kita.Juga kita tidak lupa sentiasa memohon maaf diatas kealpaan kita dan bersyukur diatas semua anugerahNya-sama ada yang kita tahu dan tidak tahu.Alhamdulilah.

Inside The Street Mall,Cyberjaya.

iPad: Notes taking..

This is my second month in using iPad.When it comes to taking notes,I have been using my traditional notebook all these years.Not only taking notes,but I write journal in my notebook.Lately I am using iPad for my business communication and I discovered that taking notes AND sharing them with my business associates are better with iPad.Not to mention,it is handy to share resources from my dropbox on the go.Today,I isntall Notemaster.

Taking note is a good habit but managing these notes is another story.To parents,please inculcate this habit among your children and teach them on why,how and what to do with these notes.

Over the last 10 years,I have used both digit and paper notebook for taking notes.Both have their own strengths and weaknesses.It is up to us to use which is convenient for any particular occasion,time and place.In my case,I don't leave home without my moleskine notebook.

At my age,my memory is getting weaker and I really need to take note on important matters that cross my mind,my eyes and go to my ears-not to mention what goes around in my heart.

I am new to this iPad and still learning to make the best of it.One immediate benefit that it took off 2kg from my weak shoulders when I go around on my business assignments.To those of you who are using your iPad to take notes,kindly share your experience with me.Thanks.

Taman Seri Empangan

At night,this is one of the many beautiful places to take photos.This is also where cycle at night as well during day time.The gazebos are used for family picnics.Last Saturday night my cycling group had our anniversary dinner at Labyrinth Restaurant at the complex.

 

Putrajaya Urban Riders 1st Anniversary Dinner

May I thank everyone for coming to our dinner and for your great company,not only for tonight but for every week since March ,2011.I am looking forward for many more years ahead of all of us...

Happy cycling!

To all my cycling buddies,I took this photo tonight during PNR at Putrajaya next to Info Centre.I plan to go for a MTB ride this Sunday and if you are interest to go off roads,kindly contact me.Tips on night shots here.

Jual beli yang amat menguntungkan..

Sesungguhnya Allah telah membeli dari orang-orang yang beriman akan jiwa mereka dan harta benda mereka dengan (balasan) bahawa mereka akan beroleh Syurga, (disebabkan) mereka berjuang pada jalan Allah maka (di antara) mereka ada yang membunuh dan terbunuh. (Balasan Syurga yang demikian ialah) sebagai janji yang benar yang ditetapkan oleh Allah di dalam (Kitab-kitab) Taurat dan Injil serta Al-Quran; dan siapakah lagi yang lebih menyempurnakan janjinya daripada Allah? Oleh itu, bergembiralah dengan jualan yang kamu jalankan jual-belinya itu, dan (ketahuilah bahawa) jual-beli (yang seperti itu) ialah kemenangan yang besar.

(At-Taubah 9:111) | <Embed> | English Translation

Mulalah setiap hari dengan peniagaan dengan Allah swt.Ustazah kepada isteri saya mencadangkan beliau baca Qur'an setiap pagi sebelum masuk kedapur membuat sarapan pagi kepada keluarga.Ini adalah satu saluran untuk kita sentiasa 'connected' dengan Allah selain dari solat dan zikir.Ini adalah satu contoh dan banyak lagi bidang 'perniagaan' yang perlu kita ceburi...

Photo:Jambatan Seri Gemilang

This shot was taken using my Lumix LX5 last night during our usual Putrajaya Night Ride .Along our route, we see many beautiful and interesting views like the one shown above.To see this view,one has to walk or cyclw to this location -some where between Pullman Hotel and Taman Empangan.To savour this beautiful scenery fully,it is better to walk than to cycle..

Don't be afraid to change even when you are in your 40s

Sometimes, it�s hard to switch jobs, especially when you are older but flexibility is key to charting a new course.

LAST week, I held a contest on my Facebook page and the winner was allowed to suggest three possible topics for this week�s column. Wong Yoke Wah, a reader from Kuala Lumpur, emerged as the eventual winner after answering three simple questions correctly. Her topic appealed to me most: �Is it possible to change your job/career when you are in your 40s?�

You see, changing jobs is something that I�ve become quite adept at over the years � mostly as a result of circumstances. Although I trained as a journalist after leaving school and have been writing this column for 15 years now, I haven�t always been employed as a writer. In fact, there was a period of 12 years when I wasn�t employed at all. And, this was not by choice.

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The only constant is change!We are changing physically everyday but our behaviour and attidue seem to lack behind for the better.I know I am getting older and therefore I must embrace the change.More than ten years ago my only exercise is a walk at KLCC garden once a week;but about three years ago I walk and cycle 3 times a week.Similarly in my business life..Just to add to this article by my favourite columnist,"Don't be afraid to change even when you are in your 50s".I did.