Wednesday, November 11, 2009

How To Get A Flat Stomach

In order to get flat stomach, forget about stomach crunches. First of all, you need to burn your fat first and this is when cardio exercise comes handy. When you get rid of your tummy fats, then only you do crunches as they help to build your six pack stomach muscles.

1. Cardio exercisesFor people who wanted to lose weight and burn away the extra fats, cardio is the best choice. All you need to do is exercise at an average intensity where each session needs about 30 minutes to 60 minutes. Cardio helps burn fats and calories and improve your heart and lungs. It's good for your heart. It's a good training if you want to be stronger and it's even better to those who needed to lose a lot of weight.

2. Benefits of cardio exercises First of all, cardio is good in strengthening your heart as well as the whole body. When you do cardio, your heart needs to work harder to provide you with the large amount of oxygen needed. If you do a stronger exercise, your body tends to need more oxygen and with that, oxygen-free process will take place. But, to burn fat, it requires oxygen and that is why average amount of workout is the best. Stronger exercise only burns carbohydrates but not calories and the fats stored in your body and it shows little effect to losing weight.

3. Measure the training intensityWhat you need to do to know the intensity of your daily training is to measure your pulse. It varies according to your age and what you need is to train your heart at the maximum pulse. Calculate with this formula; "Tmax = 220 - age". Cardio exercise is best done at 60% to 70% of your maximum heart pulse. It helps to burn fat and improves your endurance. In short, it's good for your health.

4. Appropriate amount of cardio in a weekStart with 30 minutes, 3 times a week. When you are confident enough and is used to the training, you can increase to 60 minutes or the do it 5 times week. You can increase your intensity but remember not too much.

5. Top in cardio exercise list
- Bike riding: a standard cardio exercise that can burn up to 500 calories in 30 minutes
- Swimming: good exercise for the whole body. 30 minutes of swimming can burn 400 calories.- Tennis, Squash: you'll burn up to 400 calories in 30 minutes as you play.
- Running: run for at least 30 minutes and you can burn 300 caloriesCardio exercise is great for overall health, weight loss, stronger heart, high blood pressure and diabetes

For more health tips check out Health Tips in Beauty and Spa section

Monday, November 9, 2009

Say Bye Bye to Dark Circles!

Dark circles are always women's enemy and now not only that, even men has the same issue as well. Dark circles are formed usually due to late night sleep. But it's ok now that we have a solution to it. You can make them at home and it only costs you very little. You don't have to waste a huge amount of money anymore trying out different kind of products available in the pharmacies and be disappointed after that. You can try making this instead.

  1. Use potatoes that you can find in the supermarkets. Peel off the skin and throw them into your food processor.
  2. Then stuff these raw mashed potatoes into cheesecloth before applying them onto the dark spot below your eyes.
  3. Beware not to let the juice drip into your eyes. Just leave them for about 20 minutes before removing it.
  4. Wipe clean your eyes and apply your eye cream. That completes your dark circle treatment.

This method helps as grated potatoes are known to be containing catecholase, a kind of enzyme that is used in normal cosmetics ingredients to lighten human skin. This DIY is absolutely going to be effective in lightening your dark circles. Just repeat this routine for a few times and you'll get the result you want. But the best effective way is of course, to sleep early and have enough 8-hours sleep to prevent your dark circles from popping out again.

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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Fragrance and Personality?

Choosing a perfume to your liking is as easy as snapping your fingers but it can be hard that you need to scratch your head when there's a wide selection for you to choose from. But did you know that fragrance can represent your personality? The perfume you use tells people about you and what kind of person you are whether you're a tough person, the girly kind, sexy, young and sweet, one with personality or sporty. It's not only about you, liking the scent or not. Often, there are people who like a particular scent and some don't. It reflects on your lifestyle as well.

When you go for perfume shopping, take your time to hunt for the right one before deciding on the one that suits you best. It might take you weeks to get one, but trust us, it's worth the time. As they reflects the inner you, only the one that you think is the most suitable will last longer. Even if you've decided to change one, the fragrance will still fall on the same category.

It often happens that the perfume doesn't smells the same as the one you sprayed at the samples counter as sometimes, your nose did some tricks on you. After a while of smelling it, the scent slowly fades away and blends with your surroundings and turning into a different scent. It's not about the perfume, but your nose just decided to smell differently. Don't try too many samples at a go, and start with the lighter ones before sampling the richer scent. Take a break in between before you start sniffing on samples again.

Colors of the packaging often tells you what kind of perfume it is whether it's a strong one or a lighter one or whether it's the floral scent or fruity. You can always find some information on the bottle, so read them over before trying them. Often brighter colors reflect fruity scent and those in pastel colors reflect floral scents. Either that or you can always ask the sales person for help and to collect more information and understand your own fragrant well. Thus, you'll get to know your own personality more.

It's always best to take a break in between samples and don't force yourself to get one now on the spot. Get some opinion from people and try a few more till you found your best.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

101 Beauty and Spa Tips


On 2 October we just launched our Beauty and Spa campaign for all female in Malaysia. Well, the men too :-) because men want to maintain their good looks and stay youthful and healthy too. Beauty is not just flawless skin or expensive make up but maintaining healthy body, mind, soul and lifestyle.

It involve balance diet, 30 minutes of exercise everyday, daily water intake and our lifestyle. Lifestyle is very important too because most of us living in the metropolitian city are lack of it. Our lives is so stressful trying to cope with work and family. Women has to work and then rush home for her family. The men are struggling to build a career and a better life for his family. The trick to healthy living is making small changes...taking more steps, simple body stretching work-out, adding fruit to your cereal, having an extra glass of water.

We are what we eat. Fast food, refined food product, instant food, fried and oily food affects our health. Better food habits can help reduce your risk of heart attack and other lifestyle diseases. A healthful eating plan means choosing the right food to eat and preparing food in a healthy way.

Managing your weight is crucial too. Swimming, cycling, jogging, dancing, walking and dozens of other activities can help improve your health and better skin. Whether it is included in a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart. One of the biggest problems among Malaysian is lack of activity. We know it's good for us but avoid it like the plague either because we're used to being sedentary or afraid that exercise has to be vigorous to be worth our time. The truth is, movement is movement and the more you do, the healthier you'll be. Even moderate activities like chores, gardening and walking can make a difference.

In our Beauty and Spa campaign, we provide you beauty tips and beauty health weekly. You can find ways to improve your hair care, hand care and special article on how to maintain long lasting beauty.

Our tips of the week is about smile confidently with sparkling teeth. Taking care of them requires little tips that makes your teeth whitening easier. Read more to find out.

This week video is a 9 minutes yoga for beginners Part 1. Yoga has many benefits your health in many ways such as increase mental clarity, increased flexibility, reduce stress and more.

In our Spa section, you will find tips to choose the perfect spa, ways to de-stress your body after a long day at work, how to create your own home spa and more.

For Homemade Beauty Recipe, this week we brings you the recipe to treat dry hair. How about using potatoes to improve your dark circles after a late night? We have a simple steps for you. Forget about spending money at a fish spa. You can do your own foot spa at home with everyday ingredients such as brown sugar.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Top 10 ramadhan Bazaar in Klang Valley

Every year, Malaysians from all walks of life look forward to the fasting month of Ramadhan (Ramadan) because it's time for the once a year Ramadhan Bazaar (Bazar Ramadan) all over the town and cities in Malaysia. This year the Ramadhan Bazaar started 22nd August till 19 September 2009. The bazaars normally starts around 3.30pm or 4pm and visitors start crowding every bazaars in town around 5pm until breaking of fast (berbuka puasa).

Everywhere you go, you'll see Malaysians regardless of race and religion visiting the Ramadhan Bazaar for their favourite treat. You can find the-all-time favourite Ayam Golek, Roti John, Ayam Percik, Bubur Lambuk, Murtabak, Otak-otak, Ikan Bakar, Lompat Tikam and much, much more. Food is one of the best way to unite Malaysians as 1Malaysia.

It is during this time of the year everyone is talking about which Ramadhan Bazaar offers the best varieties of food. Check out our top 10 list.
  1. Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
  2. Kampong Baru, Kuala Lumpur
  3. Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur
  4. Jalan Telawi, Bangsar
  5. Shah Alam Stadium, Section 13, Shah Alam
  6. Taman Tun Dr Ismail, TTDI
  7. Section 16, Bangi
  8. Pantai Dalam, near University LRT Station
  9. Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya
  10. SS18, Subang Jaya
Despite the long queues and parking problems at these bazaars, visitors will wait patiencely for their turn to buy their favourite delicacies. If you see a crowded stall, you are sure to find good food! Besides that, if you're looking for best Affordable buffet or Luxurious buffet in town, don't forget to go check out our recommendations at 701Panduan.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Fancy some Ramadan Buffet? 701Panduan has it!

At the struck of dawn, the clock ticks ever so slowly towards buka puasa time. At least that’s what it seems like to you or your Muslim friends who are fasting. Time seems to pass like an eternity before the arrival of buka puasa time. But come buka puasa time, how heavenly it is! Something about abstinence, patience and a sense of achievement makes the indulging of food and drink at the end of the day ever more pleasurable.

With that in mind, why not head over to one of the hotels and restaurants we have listed for their buka puasa spreads? These eating establishments will take it to the nines this Ramadan, and nothing but lavish buffet spreads will be on offer this Holy month. These buffet spreads will ensure a memorable Ramadan for you, your friends, family and colleagues.

Some of the traditional Malay delights you can expect to find here include Ayam Masak Merah, Ayam Percik, Kerabu Jantung, Rendang and many others. There are also Chinese, Indian, Western, Japanese and Mongolian cuisines to tantalise your taste buds. Delicious finds such as Hainanese Chicken Rice, Sushi and Sashimi, Roasted Lamb, assorted pastas and many others will satiate your hungry tummies, while refreshing Sirap Bandung, fruit juices and other drinks will quench a day long thirst. Mmm…

But wait, what about the prices? “Will it dent my wallet?” you might ask. The answer is… yes and no. Yes, it will dent your wallet, but high Ramadan Buffet prices will guarantee a surreal gourmet experience unlike any you’ve experienced before. Imagine never-ending rows of high quality, well prepared dishes served for your gastronomical pleasure. On top of these, the luxurious settings and impeccable service in these hotels and restaurants will up the ante of your culinary experience. And since the buffets will be open from buka puasa time to 10 to 10.30pm, you have more than ample time to recoup yourselves, and resume eating!


On the other hand, it will not your dent your wallet. Why? Because there are affordable eats for those wishing to indulge and save at the same time. How convenient is that? On the one hand being provided lavish buffet spreads that are extensive in range, and on the other, not breaking the bank? Absolutely perfect is what we’d call it.

If you’re in a quandary over choosing the perfect venue for Buka Puasa, just log on to 701panduan’s Ramadan Buffet section for some guidance. To make it easier for you, the buffet listings are categorised according to Luxurious and Affordable. What’s more, you can find the menu, promotions and prices of each outlet here! On top of the venue listings, there’s also plenty of Ramadan info such as Ramadan tips, food for Buka Puasa and Ramadan benefits for you.
So go on, have a memorable buka puasa feast this Ramadan and let 701panduan take care of all the hassle of finding, enquiring, booking and comparing prices for you. After all, it is our business to make your Ramadan a truly memorable one. All you have to do is decide whether to splurge or save, what you want to eat, when you want it, and let us at 701panduan deal with all the nitty gritty.