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Many of us have been in this situation at some point in our life – we eat right and exercise, yet still can’t seem to shift those pounds. The culprit - your metabolism. As the body’s natural mechanism to burn calories, a person’s metabolic rate is also the reason why some women are able to eat whatever they want yet not gain an unsightly pound.

“The frustratingly simple explanation is that weight loss gets harder as we get older, in part because our metabolism slows with age. Research shows that in women, metabolism declines by an average of two per cent per decade, starting at the age of 20,” says TV’s most famous doctor, Dr. Oz. Simply put – a fast metabolism – like when you were younger – means more calories burned. The more you burn, the easier it is to lose weight. When this slows down, the process of losing weight takes longer.

“There are simple ways you can tweak your daily routine to counterbalance this natural dip,” says Dr. Oz. Here are some of them.

HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE
A study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior found that people who drank coffee experienced an average 16% increase in their metabolic rate compared to those who didn’t. This is because coffee stimulates your central nervous system, increasing your heart rate and breathing, which in turn increases your metabolic rate.

DRINK COLD WATER
According to German researchers, drinking six cups of cold water a day can raise resting metabolic rate by about 50 calories daily, which is enough to shed five pounds a year. This is because of how hard your body has to work to heat the water to body temperature during consumption.

GO FOR SPICY FOOD
According to a study published in the Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, eating a tablespoon of chopped spicy red or green chillies will result in a temporary metabolic rate increase of 23%.

SIP ON GREEN TEA

Author, Tammy Lakotas Shames, calls green tea “the closest thing to a metabolism potion”. This is because green tea contains a plant compound called ECGC, which promotes fat burning. A study showed that people who consumed up to five cups a day for 12 weeks decreased their body weight by 4.6%. Other studies also claim that consuming two to four cups of green tea a day could burn an extra 50 calories.

WORK OUT THE RIGHT WAY
First, mix things up at the gym. This, according to research, will help you stimulate a fat-burning response within the muscles, making your muscles stronger. People with more muscles have a higher metabolic rate. But, make sure you take things slow as well. This will increase the breakdown of muscle tissue, resulting in a boost of your metabolism rate when these muscles repair themselves.

EAT BREAKFAST
When it comes to your metabolism, this is the most important meal of the day. Says Barbara Rolls, author of The Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan, “Your metabolism slows while you sleep, and it doesn’t rev back up until you eat again.” So, if you skip breakfast, your body loses precious hours in the morning when it could be burning calories! Aim for a high-fiber breakfast, which keeps you fuller for longer.

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By Mel Sim | Yahoo Newsroom – Thu, Apr 25, 2013 6:08 PM MYT

Hai ladies!!!!!

Selamat Hari Wanita Sedunia..!!! So korang yang dilahirkan sebagai seorang gadis, dara, perempuan, wanita, ibu dan macam-macam lagi... patut berasa sangat bersyukur sebab satu dunia appreciate diri kita... Kalau takde kita.... tak ada la semua mahkluk di dunia ni...

Sekarang nie rata-rata kita tengok setiap jenis pekerjaan mesti ada wanita tergolong di dalamnya... Maknanya kita pun dah seiring dengan lelaki... so jangan asyik nak kata kaum wanita ni golongan yang lemah... senang ditindas.... No...no...no...!!

Tahun ni banyak program-program yang dianjurkan di Malaysia khusus untuk kaum wanita. Di antaranya:-

Date & time:	01 March 2013 0.00
End date :	31 March 2013 0.00
Event :	JOIN WITH A FRIEND AND ENJOY 75% OFF
About :	Sign up with a friend and both of you will enjoy savings of up to 75% off at Curves, the World's Leader in Women's Fitness.
Venue :	All 9 locations in the Klang Valley. Ampang Avenue, Bandar Puteri Puchong, Bukit Damansara, Kota Damansara, Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Taman Tun, Wangsa Maju., Klang Valley
Organisation:	Curves Malaysia: Curves is a facility specially designed for women featuring a 30 minute workout that's fast, fun and safe.

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Date & time:	02 March 2013 4.00
End date:	30 March 2013 0.00
Event:	WOMYN LIKE US - WOMYN'S MOVIE MONTH
About:	Womyn are diverse. We come in all shapes and sizes, religions and ethnicities, classes and social backgrounds, as well as sexual orientations and gender expressions. However, a womyn who does not look or act the way society expects her to, who 'crosses' traditional gender roles, and challenges the stereotypical image of what a womyn should be, is in many cases discriminated. Being 'queer' invites persecution simply because it does not conform to social conventions. For this year's IWD, we bring you a month of very special movies around the themes of sexuality and gender expression - two of the most taboo and controlled aspect of a womynâ€™s life.
Venue:	Paradiso Lounge, Publika Event is free but by invite only. Please RSVP to queeriefilms@gmail.com, Kuala Lumpur
Organisation:	Independent:

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Date & time:	07 March 2013 11.00
End date:	10 March 2013 22.00
Event:	INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ART EXHIBITION
About:	The role of women in modern society has become increasingly important. The forefront of modern civilization has ceased to become the sole domain of men, with women leaders emerging in a variety of fields, such as business, politics, science, social aid and much more. Much of what we enjoy now are fruits from the efforts of millions of women worldwide. With the theme My Day, this exhibition is aimed at celebrating the significant contributions of women to our lives through the power of art, as a picture easily speaks a thousand words. For this year's International Women's Day exhibition, we invite women artists from all around the world to create their own "thousand words" on their canvas in celebration of the most significant day of their lives. For the theme My Day, participating artists will recreate a precious, treasured memory with their artistic side--it can be a happy moment when the love of your life proposes or the realization of a lifelong dream, but it also can be a bittersweet incident such as a divorce or bidding a loved one farewell. It's a day where we ask them to speak openly through their canvas, for this day is their day!
Venue:	www.vivahome.com.my, Kuala Lumpur, 56100
Organisation:	ArtMalaysia: art event organizer & art magazine publisher

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Date & time:	08 March 2013 19.30 to 21.30
Event:	EXPLORING THE F-WORD : GOT CONSENT ?
About:	On the 8th of March, AWAM will be celebrating International Womenâ€™s Day! Here at AWAM we will not only be celebrating International Women's Day but also our 28th birthday! As such please do join us to celebrate AWAM's achievements so far in our fight for gender equality and to find out more on how gender equality can stop rape in our country.
Venue:	The Annexe Galery, Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
Organisation:	All Women's Action Society:

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Date & time:	09 March 2013 10.00 to 19.00
Event:	CELEBRATING BIRTH AND MOTHERHOOD
About:	Childbirth is an occasion of great significance in a woman's life. It can either set a mother on a joyous , empowering journey, or it can leave her psychologically and emotionally scarred for years to come. Unfortunately, every day thousands of mothers and babies are suffering the consequences of unnecessary medical intervention, routine hospital procedures and archaic and violent practices in childbirth all around the world. Practices that are risky and dangerous are being carried out on women and babies for reasons that are NOT medically indicated. Childbirth is the CORNERSTONE of a healthy and happy society, and dignity and humanity in birth needs to be restored. Please join us, The Gentle Birthing Group Malaysia (together with Ibu Family Resource Group and Tiny Tapir), in marking this significant day by attending our event and increasing the awareness about the plight of mothers and babies in birth and early postpartum among the Malaysian public and authority figures. Entrance Fees: RM10 (pre-registered), RM25 (walk-in) Program Highlights: Birth Forum / Open Dialogue, International Film Screening of "Face of Birth", Interactive Workshops, Talks on Breastfeeding, Babywearing, Infant nutrition, Confinement, Baby Signing by experts, Sharing session for Dad's about their role in Pregnancy and Birth and Kids activities all day long!! To register go to www.tinyurl.com/aeadh29 For more information visit our facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/475944475786702/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Venue:	The Grand Seasons Hotel, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur
Organisation:	The Gentle Birthing Group Malaysia:

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Date & time:	09 March 2013 7.00 to 10.00
Event:	IT'S OUR DAY
About:	An event to honor & celebrate our ladies' contributions & the right for equality starting with line dancing & closing with singing as a community.
Venue:	Playground of Taman Megah Phase 2 on road SS24/15 to 17., Taman Megah Fasa 2 Petaling Jaya, 47301
Organisation:	KRT SS24 Taman Megah Fasa 2: We are a community driving for safety, security, quality of life and enviroment for all our residents.

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Date & time:	09 March 2013 9.30 to 13.30
Event:	SAMBUTAN HARI WANITA SEDUNIA 2013 NEGERI SELANGOR IWD SELANGOR STATE MALAYSIA
About:	Wanita Penentu Perubahan Demi Keselamatan dan Keamanan Insan Women the Determinants of Change Ensuring Human Safety & Security
Venue:	Dataran Kemerdekaan, Shah Alam, Selangor, 40000
Organisation:	Women's Affairs Committee Selangor State: The Women's Affairs Committee is headed by the Honourable Rodziah Ismail. Mission: The Empowerment of the Women of Selangor toward developing a civil society
Info:	Click here

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Date & time:	11 October 2013 11.00
End date:	14 October 2013 18.00
Event:	21ST MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY FESTIVAL 2013 - AUTUMN EDITION
About:	MIJ2013 Malaysia International Jewellery Festival (Autumn Edition), a biannual, one-stop jewellery trade platform which will see the convergence of over 200 jewellery traders from more than 20 countries and regions (Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia and others), where investors and traders can get a first glimpse of the latest jewellery collections from round the world, and where they will conduct and explore potential investment opportunities and partners. Needless to say, with the zero tax policy, jewellery collectors and tourists are eager to make purchase of their longed for jewellery pieces. This is the reason exhibitor are there for the harvest profits.
Venue:	Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088
Organisation:	MIJ Exhibition Sdn Bhd: We are the pioneer organizer for International Jewellery Exhibition in Malaysia since 1994 and expertise in organizing world class jewellery event for over 18 years. We have been officially accredited as a Biggest Jewellery Event in Malaysia by Malaysia Book of Records since 1997. We are proud of being supported by Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Burcau (MyCeb) and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). Over these years, Malaysia Jewellery Exhibition had been successfully attracted more than 50,000 international high income group and generated approximately USD 30 million revenues annually from the exhibition.
Info:	Click here

Sumber: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/events.asp

Jadi, jom beramai-beramai memeriahkan suasana.. Disamping itu, boleh mendapat info-info yang bermanfaat untuk dijadikan panduan untuk hari mendatang especially kaum wanita..