PUSH Food: Pumpkin Oat Protein Pancake (Easy to make!)

Just want to share this recipe that I came out with spontaneously since my mom had some extra pure pumpkin puree that she steamed, soften and mashed.

 Quickly, I thought of making pancakes.

LOLWUT PANCAKES? Isn't it SINFUL? Well, I'm not a fan of obsessing with defining between "heavenly" and/or "sinful" foods but what I do know you need to eat CLEAN to get for a healthier lifestyle.

Clean eating

 You know, wash your hands before eating?

Alright, the following are the ingredients you need for making this pancake:
1. Pumpkin - DUH. About half a cup, boiled and mashed.

2. Oats - 3/4 cup of cooked oats, doesn't matter if its instant or rolled oats or bran, I like it chunky so I used rolled oats. I used microwave to cook it by adding water about 2minutes.

3. Eggs - I used two whole eggs, if you're concerning about cholesterol and stuff you can use about three egg whites.

4. Sweetener - You may use whatever sweetener you're comfortable with - aspartame, molasses, honey, stevia, even brown sugar. I personally choose sucralose as it taste nearer to normal sugar and still low in calorie. I use a few packets of these.

Then mix all the ingredients together to make the pancake batter. After that, its all similar to how you prepare normal pancake. Heat the stove, add abit of oil to the pan (you don't need if you're using good quality non-stick frying pan), place batter, leave it covered with lower medium heat for 2minutes, flip it over and cook for another 2 minutes then.....

Wala....

Well, doesn't look appetizing but I can assure you that I taste better than it looks.

You may use cooking spray or olive oil, but I used normal hydrogenated palm oil because like I said, I'm not particular of macronutrient nazi here. But I would recommend coconut oil if you have.

Do let me know if you tried out and how it turned out for you, how you have better recommendation. Will post fitness foodie recipe every now and then ;)


Now, excuse me, I'm switching my intensity mood to "GAMER MODE" because of...

Next post gonna include some exercise you can do while gaming... stay tune.

Train with former Rajadamnern Champion at Borneo Combat Gym

 Last Saturday went to Borneo Combat Gym with Kinabalu Fighters members for a training session with Surin Sasiprapa, a former Rajadamnern champion from Bangkok, Thailand.

Rendell wrapping up.

Rendell, ISKA kickboxing trainer also went with us to BCG. He was "raised" and trained by BCG and currently an instructor for Kinabalu Fighters club.

Ian (blue shrit) and Casmir (orange shirt) wrapping up.

Ian Jj offers freelance personal training as well as bootcamp trainings. Casmir is currently an active member of Kinabalu Fighters.

Ezekiel

Ezekiel is a member of Kinabalu Fighters and also trains with BJJ Borneo Academy on Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Derp face. This is just after warm-up and stretches.

Kids kickboxing training.

Pull for fun after training. Yeah, "fun". lulz.

Aunties train kickboxing too! It was custom to lower impact with same intensity training.

Good for muscle sore prevention.

Ready for spar?

Seems ready.

Meet Bulgi again, hehehe. Thanks to strength training, seems much easier to carry you now.

Another fruitful meaningful trip and fellowship with Alvin aka Poseidon of Borneo Combat Gym is always great.

Surin, looking good in pink top. And Alvin, looking ripped.

  Don't miss out your oppurtunity to train with Surin, as he will be at BCG until end of this month- May 2012. Both group and/or personal training available.

Lovin this fleece jacket.

 Check them out.

Borneo International Marathon 2012 & Healthy foods

Last Sunday was my first time joining a 10KM marathon.

 I did mentioned that it was one of my resolution this year is to hit a first full blast 10km run, even though I HATE running so much (still the worst IMO til this date, LOL).

The evening before the race, I decided to make myself some salad to compliment my plain pasta.

Japanese cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Make  big bowl so my family could enjoy it too.

Toss together with lime juice, sesame oil and black pepper. Also added small amount of Splenda to taste.

 Then woke up at 2:30am for a pre-run meal

Rolled oats, bananas, and cranberries

 When its about 6:10am (6:15am is our starting time), guess who we met?

JJ, Ean, Cassie and Rica joining 10km too.

The Hitz.fm Morning and KK crew.

Yay for self-portrait mode on Galaxy Note.

 Runnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

This the beginning, I had to take off my buns as they are starting to fall off as I increased my pace. Picture credits to Totoy Yapp

 I wanted to go under 1hour upon reaching the finishing line but....

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 Close enough... and extra 4minutes and 24seconds.

Muay-ing time!

Lets just say my post-meal wasn't too "healthy" to show here hehehe but you may check it out at my personal blog for BIM2012 post later.

 Considering a half-marathon next year, but I got to beat my best first, which is under 1hour for 10km still.

Just want to make a final clarification again, the fact that I still HATE running. Lmao. Now back to good old intense interval training.

Looking forward to continue this awesome month!

Before & After: May 2012 Progression

My weight increased around 2-3kg from October til today.

Added once a week heavy lifting, proven on breaking plateau to get visible abs.

Trust your scale or mirror/clothes/measurement tape/your camera phone?

This?

Or this.

You tell me.

Alright, gotta take-off early for tomorrow's run.

 It's going to be my first 10km, whether I can make it under 1 hour or not, most important to me is that I'm able to finish it.

"Never quit!" - Borneo Combat Gym.

Special Announcement: There won't be any PUSH classes at Cruz Fitness & Fight Studio for May except 26th. Upgrading season.

However will keep the page and blog posted to get it going.

Awesome month, here we go!

Motivation, GET YOUR GAME GOING.

No matter how "positive" a person is, you know somewhere in your life while pursuing your awesome dreams that will eventually turn into reality, you need a little help of it.

 Its call MOTIVATION. I'd have to admit I requires motivation to go on.

 Well, not just in workout or exercise but in life! Here are some of my favorite sites/Facebook page that provides awesome motivation that could possibly bring yourself closer to pursue your goals/dreams/resolution and about anything you want.

1. Cut and Jacked

My favorite, especially when it comes to their FaceBook page with motivational posters.

Wow, excuses, you even have one?

 2. Reality of Healthy

This tumblr blogger post motivational quotes that is interesting enough to give you some realistic advises and/or, perhaps, reminder (in my case) that really helps one at a time.

SMILEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE =)

3.Live Life Happy

Simple text with vibrant, mood cheering quotes that could uplift and pat your back when you face difficulties or people letting you down.

Being yourself is never overrated. Like, seriously.

4. Bodybuilding.com

Awesome physiques transformation an interview have really motivate oneself. Check out their before and after photos!

Ectomorph, you say?

Hope "liking" and/or check out these sites really helps motivate on whatever you're doing or going after.

As for me, I'm motivated by this now.....

llololoolololol

I remember seeing this poster during college days when I'm with my roommates - Hana and Joanna (Chin) we had a great laugh. Now to think about it, this actually applies at times ;)


Sometimes taking pics of myself doing exercises that are difficult at some point of your life gives you that self-accomplishment to help push yourself further.

My full bridge gets alot of "motivation" going.

Round house kicking with Kinabalu Fighters, the most awesome kickboxing club.

What drives you?

 One last thing of this post, DO hang out with similar minded people that pursues similar dreams as you will find it more motivating to be closer to your goals.