doing this out of boredom..

i've been titled as 食神 by my frens.

and as a "food god", i would like to share some of my eating tips and healthy lifestyle w u guys!

njoy!

Like my life motto goes, "I live to eat", i certainly do believe that eating is a God given pleasure! Rather than just eating to survive, God made varieties for man to enjoy! Haha... as the Bible goes, "Man shall not live by bread alone but ..."(my own interpretation) by all the mountains of food like char kway teow, fishball noodles, fried hokkien mee etc.

haha.. therefore, eat more!!! more den the plain breads..

*lol.. but of course, must maintain a healthy lifestyle!

(tis explains y i luv eating but yet still in shape)

i'm gonna share my tips..

Rule 1) Never worry when you eat! Like most gals, they'll complain b4 even eating. they worry abt being fat! "哎呀！我怕肥！" They complain that the fd portion is too much, oways want to share.. complain abt the oil etc but yet still eat rite?

Friends, NEVER worry! Yes no doubt some fd are classified as unhealthy like fries, wings etc but just eat in moderation lor. Food is always good but don't abuse it and it will never harm your body. Go ahead w a peaceful mind and enjoy =)

Rule 2) This is for the big eaters out there.. Say you want to order a plate of chicken rice or noodles and the uncle asks u, "Ah boy ar, u want $2 or $3 one?" Yes, no doubt $3 is always more tempting and fulfilling BUT pls.. order the smaller portion. Why? Because it is more worth it. I'd rather order $2 x 2portion than to go for $3 as it has much more! Unlike buying groceries at supermarkets where bigger portions are more worth it, it works the opposite. Take for example, the difference btw a $2 and $3 fishball noodles is perhaps 2 more xtra fishball and a liitttllee more mee? Man, I would rather go for the cost saving one. The only time when I get the more expensive one is... haha..when i'm dead hungree and not enuff money. =) *man, i'm drooling now as i blog!

Rule 3) Sweet talk!!! Yes, man are always bias. No doubt. The stall owners will give you more(portion) when you talk to them and make their day! Imagine that they have to stay at the miserable spot, cooking the same dish under the immerse heat,  that explains why they can be grumpy at times. Therefore, just have a casual chat with them la. Esp to the aunties (auntie 杀手)! Haha.. they might even give you extra ingredients! Win the favor of man! You don't lose anything!

Rule 4) When having special orders like "chilli and ketchup, no spring onions, no mushrooms etc.." Always make sure! Stallowners tend to fair poorly if given a chance to take a memory test. They have super short term memories. They will instantly forget the previous order cuz there are simply too many for them to remember! So just keep your eyes on them when they are cooking. Be sure to stop them before they spoil your appetite. If you're in a foul mood, you can always exercise your rights as a consumer and say "Auntie, that is not my order! I don't care! CHANGE!" haha.. but pls la.. be nice to them! or else u'll reap what u sow!

Rule 5) Save up your coins on the drinks! I realise most pple have the habit to order a drink from the coffeeshop drink stalls. Not that it's not normal la. But do you know that they earned the most? Imagine a normal can of soft drink can go up to $1.20 - $1.50 depending on venue. It is x3 of cost price! Unless you are drinking those ah peh's kopi-o or teh-o where you are alr an addict! My logic is that you can use the money to eat another meal! More worth it la! haha.. If u really have to drink after a meal, then bring a water bottle along lo. Moreover drinking too much soft drinks oso not very healthy for the body. But please hor, i do order drinks frm coffeeshops too. i'm not a cheapskate!

Rule 6) Sit away from the yellow box. YES! I declare war w inconsiderate smokers! No doubt, there will be some sickening disgusting uncles that choose to be defiant and smoke wherever they like even in eateries. But then what can you do? The best thing is to avoid la. But sometimes when my mood is foul, I'll say sarcastic remarks and make them embarrass cuz I'm not in the wrong ma! "SOME PPLE ARE JUST SO INCONSIDERATE! CAN'T EVEN READ SIMPLE PICTURES, SIGH.. I PITY THEM!"
lol.. but then, just smile la and quickly eat and shoo!

Rule 7) Finding a seat at peak hours are always a problem. So let me teach you on how to grab a seat. =) If you're with a group of friends, split up. You'll have a higher chance of getting a seat. Aim at people who are finishing soon or eating their deserts alr. Stand ard their table but don't be irritating to invade other's privacy. However, there are groups where they talk abt everything under the sky and refuse to leave! Well, there's nothing you can do. Just be sensitive and learn how to spot. You'll need lots of prac on that. Be sharp and observant of your surroundings even when u're alr eyeing on a seat. The foodcourt is like a battlefield during peak hours! So don't show mercy! lol..tt's y i'm probably one of the better seat bookers ard! Swift and steady!

Rule 8) Have a healthy lifestyle! Exercise regularly! Aft my training in ndu, I've learnt the importance of keeping fit. Though I'm not as fit as my ndu days, but because of my manhunt competition in Jun, I've picked up a regular jogging rountine in the late hours. I'll get chao chung to go run with me for long distances and long hours. Sometimes we'll go for distances like frm jurong to cck or jurong to boon lay. Or we might go for speed runs and circuit trainings. At times, we might even race up the HDB stairs and it feels good to be fit and shedding excess weight! We are all busy pple so I can unstd when you have no time to exercise. But well, make the effort la. Other then losing weight, you can oso use that time to have effective fellowship session. Apart from jogging, I'll go for a swim at times. I love basketball, soccer, pool, bowling, badminton, volleyball, cycling etc.. so u can see that i love sports! its great! I oways say this, "Pain is weakness leaving the body!" The aches will come, but no pain no gain!

Rule 9) Pop a fruit when you're infront of your tv or computer. I love eating apples. Sometimes grapes, pears etc. Fruits give fibre and its good for the digestive system too! An apple a day keeps the doctor away!

Rule 10) Lastly, be happy! No matter if its steamboat, buffet or wateva delicacy, it is always sad when u're eating alone sulking! Enjoy it with your friends man! A healthy fellowship is always the best for you and your friends! Go for a good movie, good time of catching up with ya friends! Go chill out, get a good place with good ambience and have a good drink! Friends are a blessing from God and appreciate every moment with them ya? No matter how busy you can be, cherish every single moment tgt!

Be happy and hope that these tips will help you to have a better lifestyle!

-@win

*Disclaimer: Pls note that the above are just some practices that I do. It will not gurantee you the same results.