Thursday, September 30, 2010

The Best Walking Pace? Whatever Feels Good

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There's nothing like an exercise high. But if you're not feeling happier after a workout, you may need more of this: independence.

Why? Because setting your own pace is key to a satisfying workout, a recent study showed. The people in the study who chose their own pace experienced more pleasure and worked just as hard.

Have It Your Way
Yep, it's time to rethink that drill-sergeant aerobics instructor, those weight-machine displays that goad you to keep up the pace, and that bossy exercise buddy who calls all the shots. Setting your own pace is where it's at if your goal is to get feel-good effects from your workout. In a small study of men and women who were depressed or anxious (or both), the group that set their own pace on exercise bikes was the only group to get pleasure from their workouts -- although all groups experienced a reduction in negative emotions. (Find out how to energize and revitalize by watching this video.)

Feel-Good Moves
Amazingly, tests showed that the exercisers experienced a 12 to 30 percent increase in happiness and well-being after only a 20-minute investment of time on the exercise bike. Not too shabby. But the real shocker? Exercisers actually worked harder when left to their own devices -- they weren't loafing. So lace up your walkers or hop on that bike, and be your own captain. And try these additional strategies for boosting your mood by doing things your way:

(Source: http://www.realage.com/tips/the-best-walking-pace-whatever-feels-good?eid=7221&memberid=6206815)

Pasta For Dinner

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

New Fancl Limited Edition Ballet Dance Perfect Washing Set

Fancl has introduced their limited edition ballet dance perfect washing set for S$28/. I love the beautiful design of the cleansing oil bottle and is so tempted to get it at the store :>

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(Source: http://www.fancl.com.sg/oct10_charmingCleanseOfAll.asp)

"Dong Yi" And "Giant" Compete For No. 1 Spot

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MBC's historical drama "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown" held onto the lead on Monday and Tuesday nights for the fifth consecutive week, fighting for the No. 1 spot against SBS' drama "Giant."

Figures from TNmS (Total National Multimedia Statistics) on Wednesday revealed that "Dong Yi" raked in viewership ratings of 25.7 percent on September 27 and a 2.1 percent lower mark the following night, although the figure for the week's average rose by 3.1 percent compared to week before.

Data released by AGB Nielsen Media Research reported that the historical epic, into its 56th episode, also pointed to an increase with ratings of 24.4 percent on both nights.

This week's episode focused on death of Jang Hee-bin (Lee So-yeon) and the fall of the crown prince (Yoon Chan) due to his mother's passing.

Meanwhile, TNmS' survey reported that "Giant" brought in viewership ratings of 22.7 percent on Monday night but became the most-watched drama on Tuesday with ratings of 24.9 percent.

AGB's chart revealed that the Lee Beom-soo starrer came in second place with ratings of 22.3 percent on September 27 and 23.1 percent last night.

Following behind at No. 3 was "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" with viewership ratings in the nine to ten percent mark. 


More "Dong Yi" Pictures found online:

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(Source: http://www.imbc.com/broad/tv/drama/dongyi/)

Lunch @ Mayim

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Simple Home Cooked Dinner - Yong Tau Hoo Soup With Rice

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Saturday, September 25, 2010

Korean Drama "Dong Yi" - Farewell Jang Hee Bin

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I have finished watching episodes 53 and 54 of "Dong Yi" this week and the recent episodes have been really exciting and fast paced. The drama will be ending on 12 October in Korea (total of 60 episodes) and I have really enjoyed watching the drama this past few months and can't believe it will be ending so soon. I love looking forward to watching each new episode weekly online and it was nice watching the loving and innocent relationships between the Crown Prince and Prince Yeoning despite the rivalry between their mothers.

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One of my favorite and most hated character in the drama is Jang Hee Bin and she has finally gotten her punishment for all the evil things she has done together with her irritating mother and brother in episode 54 this week. I have been waiting to see her downfall as she has done alot of bad things to Dong Yi, Prince Yeoning, and Queen Inhyeon but why do i feel sad for her when King Sukjong finally decided that she is to die of poison. I really pity her in the scene where she told King Sukjong that her only regret in life is she should not have love him which resulted in her resenting Dong Yi and trying to get more power to compensate for losing King Sukjong's love. Jealousy is really a very scary thing and one should just be contented with what you have and not try to compare with others and end up getting upset when you are at the losing end as it is really not worth it. I really like actress Lee So Yeon who acted as Hee Bin and she is really suitable for the role and makes Hee Bin looks really proud and beautiful and i always enjoy seeing her character in the drama and she did a great job in acting out the emotional scenes too. Can't wait for next week to come soon so that i can watch more episodes of "Dong Yi" :>

Pictures of The Beautiful Lee So Yeon As Jang Hee Bin

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Youtube Videos Of Lee So Yeon




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(Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lI7Kv-_R3Q)