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LittleRedEngine/LittleRedMe

Same. Do you remember the story of the caboose that was desperately trying to make it over a very large hill? naa.... He kept telling himself repeatedly, I think I can, I think I can. So whats the meaning??

Lets move smoothly, when you start feeling overwhelmed or defeated, tell yourself aloud these same words. While it may seem a little awkward at first, stand in front of a mirror and tell yourself, I think I can I think I can.!!

You might even change the words too, I KNOW I CAN!

Welcoming LittleRedMe

Today, i will start my words with Bismillah and i'm here to welcoming you guys with my NEW BLOG!! Ok. As my summary of this blog created, its more to SUCCESS and TIPS to there! 

Why LittleRedMe. Its a same meaning with story of LittleRedEngine. Do you know that story?... Ok if know.. never mind. I wouldn't share!

If you really really and need to know the story, keep reading in my SUCCESS blog!! I will put on words. Enjoy your reading~~~~ (^_^)

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3 Sneaky Foods That Make You Fat

Obesity is one of those lifestyle health hazards that is easily reversible. In fact, an overweight person can significantly reduce heart disease risk simply by cutting her weight by five to 10 percent!

BEWARE OF THESE FOODS!

SALT

A high sodium diet not only raises your blood pressure, leading to potential heart attacks and stroke. Salt can also make you fat by changing the way your body makes and metabolizes fat. Insulin production also increases as you eat more salt, and since that is the hormone directing your body to store that excess sugar as fat, that translates into more weight gain.

SOFT DRINKS

It is not only the added sugar in soft drinks that will end up on your hips and put you at risk for diabetes (another heart disease risk factor), but also the treacherous up-sized portions that they come in. Why not go for plain water or a cup of freshly brewed green tea?

Japanese researchers found that those who drank five or more daily cups of green tea had the least risk of death by heart diseases. Tip: Add a squeeze of lemon juice to boost your body’s absorption of green tea’s antioxidants, catechins, by thirteen times!

SOUPY NOODLES

Yes, they are healthier than fried noodles, but they are still filled with calories. “Don’t let excess calories get stored as fat.” Says Dr Robayaah. Carbohydrates are still converted into glucose or blood sugar especially the easily digested carbs from highly-processed rice noodles.

Option for healthier substitutes like whole meal or vegetables based noodles. The fibre they contain cannot be broken down into sugar molecules, and actually help subtract from your calorie intake. Complex “good” carbs, found in brown rice, oats, and whole grain bread, add heart-healthy minerals, while fibre helps lower bad cholesterol. 

15 ways to keep relationship working:

1. Love Each Other
2. Don't Lie
3. Keep Communication Open
4. Stay Sweet
5. When You Get Hurt Just FORGIVE and FORGET
6. Never Talk about Break Ups
7. Forget About 'PRIDE'
8. If You Say Sorry..Mean it!
9. Don't Compare Your Past With Your Present
10. Never Say It's Ok even When It's Not!
11. Don't Talk About Your Stupid Ex's (hehe)
12. Give And Take Process
13. Beware of His/Her Feeling
14. When You Had a Fight, Don't Let the Day Pass
15. Don't be The Perfect One, BE THE RIGHT ONE.

(Some of ppl asked me for the Tips, thts it...)

TIPS FOR DATES

1.     Pamper yourself with spa treatments, which can help to ease the nerves, promote blood circulation, enhance body metabolism and calm the anxieties before the date.

2.     Wear a facial mask the night before the date so your skin will not only be well moisturized the next day but also to make your makeup look better.

3.     Get a manicure and pedicure for well –groomed hands. Plus, putting on elegant nail color makes them look even lovelier.

4.     Remove or trim indecent body hair especially the armpit hair.

5.     Get a nice perfume to wear to the date. The perfume should match your image, as it will help to enhance your personality.

6.     Use hair mask to repair your damaged hair and get a silky smooth mane instantly.

7.     Do a body scrub to remove grimes and dead skin cells for a smooth and radiant skin.

8.     Go to sleep early the night before the date to avoid dark cycles from forming around your eyes and spoiling your look the next day.

SAUSAGE, EGG & BEEF BACON PIES

Prep and Cook: 50 mins

Makes: 6

INGREDIENTS:

3 rindless beef bacon rashers cut in half

2 thick beef or chicken sausages

3-sheet shortcrust pastry

260g bottled tomato pasta sauce

6 eggs

2 stalk spring onions, sliced thinly

METHOD:

1.     Preheat oven at 220 Celsius. Oil a six hole (180ml)  Texas muffin pan (these have extra large holes)

2.     Fry beef bacon in a pan (no oil) until browned and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper Cook sausages in the same pan until browned. Slice sausages thinly and at a slant.

3.     Cut two 13 cm rounds from each pastry sheet; press rounds into pan holes. Prick bases with fork. Lay beef bacon over base and side of pastry. Top with sausage; pour over pasta sauce. Bake 10 mins.

4.     Remove pies from oven, but keep oven on. Using a spoon, make an indent in the sauce. Crack an egg carefully into each pie; replace in oven and bake about 15 mins or until egg is set.

5.     Serve hot, sprinkled with spring onions.

TIP: To get the egg to sit perfectly on the pie, use the smallest you can buy from the supermarket. Texas muffin pans can be bought from specialty baking stores.

BEEF SHIRAZ PIES

Prep and cook: 3 hours

Makes: 6

INGREDIENTS:

750g beef chuck steak, chop coarsely

2 tbsps plain flour

¼ cup olive oil

150g brown onions, chop finely

120g carrot, chop finely

300g celery, trim, chop finely

2 cloves garlic, crush

125ml beef stock

400g canned dice tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

1 egg, beaten lightly

SOUR CREAM PASTRY

335g plain flour

125g cold butter, chop

120g sour cream

METHOD:

1.     Preheat oven at 200 Celsius. Oil a six-hole (180ml) Texas muffin pan. Toss beef in flour, shake away excess. Heat oil in a pan and cook beef in batches until browned. Transfer beef to a casserole pot.

2.     In same pan, cook onions, carrot, celery and garlic for 4 mins. Stir in stock and undrained tomatoes; bring to boil. Pour mixture oven beef. Cook over low fire, covered for 2 hours. Season to taste; cool.

3.     To make the pastry, process flour and butter in a fod processor until crumbly. Add sour cream; process until ingredients cling together. Remove dough from processor and knead until smooth. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 30 mins.

4.     Roll two-thirds of pastry between sheets of baking paper until large enough to cut six 13cm rounds; press pastry into pan holes. Brush edges with egg. Fill cases with beef mixture.

5.     Cut six 9cm rounds from remaining pastry. Cover filling, press edges to seal. Brush tops with egg; slit top of each pie. Bake for 30 mins.

BUTTER CHICKEN PUFFS

Prep and cook: 40 mins

Makes: 12

INGREDIENTS:

20g butter

80g brown onion, chop finely

250g minced chicken

70g carrot, grate coarsely

2 tbsps butter chicken curry paste

2 tbsps frozen peas

3 sheets puff pastry

1 egg, beaten lightly

METHOD:

1.     Preheat oven at 220 Celsius. Line oven tray with baking paper.

2.     Melt butter in a large frying pan; cook onions, stirring until soft and browned. Add chicken, cook, stirring for 2 mins. Add carrots, curry paste and peas; cook for 5 minutes.

3.     Cut four 11cm rounds from each pastry sheet. Place rounded tablespoons of mixture on one side of rounds. Fold over to form a semi-circle. Press edges together to seal; place on tray. Brush with egg; cut three slits in each puff.

4.     Bake for about 20 mins or until browned.

TIP:  Instead of a butter chicken curry paste, you can use other mixes like rending or normal curry chicken pastes. You could also use frozen mixed vegetables for the filling.

MOROCCAN STYLE LAMB POT PIES

Prep & Cook: 3 hours

Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS:

1.25kg diced lamb shoulder (use beef, if you prefer)

75g plain flour

2 tbsp olive oil

300g brown onions, chop

240g carrots, chop finely

2 cloves garlic, crush

1 tsp each ground coriander, cumin, ginger and turmeric

1 cinnamon stick

1 ½ cups (37ml) beef stock

6 fresh dates, remove seed and chop

1 tbsp honey

2 tbsps finely chopped fresh coriander

8 sheets fillo pastry

50g butter, melt

2 tsps white sesame seeds.

METHOD:

1.     Toss lamb in flour, shake away excess. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium fire, cook lamb, in batches until browned about 10 mins. Remove from pan.

2.     Add onions and carrot to the same pan: cook, stirring for 5 mins or until onion and carrots are soft. Add garlic and spices; cook, stirring until fragrant about 3 mins. Return lamb to pan with beef stock. Cook over a low fire, covered for 1 ½ hours.

3.     Preheat oven at 220 Celsius. Remove lid from pan, continue cooking lamb, uncovered for about 30 mins or until tender and sauce thickens. Stir in dates, honey and coriander. Season to taste with salt, I needed.

4.     Spoon mixture into eight 1 cup (250ml) ovenproof dishes. Brush each pastry sheet with butter, scrunch and place over filling. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake, uncovered about 15 mins or until browned.

CLASSIC CHICKEN RENDANG

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Number of servings: 8-10

INGREDIENTS:

1.4kg chicken, cut into 12 pcs

2 tbsp salt

30g meat curry powder

(marinate chicken with salt & curry powder)

INGREDIENTS FOR GRINDING:

8 shallots

4 cloves garlic

3cm ginger

2cm galangal

2 fresh chilies, remove seeds

8-10 dried chilies, soaked till soft

(grind till fine)

1 cinnamon bark

2 star anise

2 stalk lemon grass

2 tbsp kerisik

200ml Marigold Evaporated Filled Milk

100ml water

2 turmeric leaves, shredded

Salt & sugar to taste

METHOD:

1.     Heat 4 tbsp oil, sauté ground ingredients until fragrant. Add in cinnamon bark, star anise, lemon grass and marinated chicken pieces. Stir-fry for 3 minutes adding in 6 tbsp of Marigold Evaporated Filled Milk until chicken pieces are well coated with spices.

2.     Then put in remaining Marigold Evaporated Filled Milk and water. Cook over medium fire until chicken is tender and gravy thickens. Put in kerisik, turmeric leaves and salt to taste.

3.      Cook further for 2 minutes and turn off fire.

12 STEPS TO A CURVYLICIOUS BODY!

BALANCED DIET

1.     Consume smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day. You are less likely to overeat, have regular influx of energy and your body is allowed to burn all the calories efficiently.

2.     Consume plenty of water, grains, fruits and high-fiber foods to help cleanse and detoxify your body naturally.

3.     Cut down on sugar, salt and oil as well as practice healthier methods for preparing meals such as steaming, boiling or grilling your foods.

4.     Do not take any food 3 – 4 hours before going to bed.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

1.     Get enough of quantity sleep at night as it help to keep the skin looking fresh and youthful. Plus it also helps you to achieve your weight loss goals more effectively.

2.     Adopt the “333 principle” in your exercise regime at least three times a week, more than 30 minutes and at a heart rate of up to 130 beats per minute.

3.     Seek relief from the daily stress of life by listening to music, chatting with friends, yoga.

4.     Avoid unnecessary dinner or buffet. When going out to meet friends, just order and enjoy a cup of healthy herbal tea instead.

GOOD HABIT

1.  Maintain a good body posture at all times even while sitting, standing or walking. Our body posture is closely related to the health and development of an S – shaped body.

2.    Daily massages help ease swollen body parts, rid the body of toxins and firms up the body.

3.   Wearing underwear that fits the body perfectly can help to create a sexy and curvylicious body shape.

4.  Incorporate simple exercise into your daily routines for example while in the bus, while getting stuck in traffic jams or during lunch break.