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好友的爸爸（既是世伯）與友人合資於香港銅鑼灣區開了家茶餐廳，適逢近期開張... 由於我身在異地没能經常去 “幫衬” ... 唯有在此幫他們打廣告、做口頭宣傳... 希望住在左近或身在香港的朋友，還有你們的朋友的朋友的朋友... 平日或假日經過銅鑼灣，碰巧口渴或想要醫五臟廟話话，不妨到《東興隆粉麵餐廳》坐坐、歇歇腿
（或許四月的某天，你我會在《東興隆粉麵餐廳》相聚）

在此先向各位說聲 “多謝惠顧～”
餐廳地址如下～


各位朋友, 明天係1月14日(星期四), 係一個大大大日子呀, 唔係我, 係我老爸, 佢同朋友夾份攪咗小小生意仔, 如果大家以後咁啱行開銅鑼灣, 口渴就去飲杯野, 肚餓就去食碗麵, 總之有時間的話都去幫襯下, 撐下場呀, 折就冇喇, 但就可以得到萬分衷心嘅一句: 多謝晒
東興隆粉麵餐廳
銅鑼灣道二十九號
電話: 2886 8831

Why Joined The Bootcamp?

打自参加 OBC 后，我的生活圈子大大地扩大了 ... 虽未能一一认识所有的 Bootcamp Malaysia 组员 （毕竟我们有多个班次及分布在两个不同的训练地点） ... 但我们在 Facebook 的 OBC 网页里相会并 “合体” 了。

几乎，每天都会有相关的资讯分享，有关於早班成员 “爆料” 解说当天的训练内容； 有关於训练后身体的种种状况喇； 亦有好多无关紧要的报告 ... 天气喇、场地喇、八卦喇、... 好多好多的回复与意见都会让你捧腹大笑 （我在上班，因此绝大部份的时间我是憋笑到内伤）、泪流不止 ...

今天，看到一名成员发表了一则我自认还蛮有意思的问题，当然 ... 亦得到不少组员的回响 （有正经亦有搞笑部份） ... Anyway, 决定在这里与你们分享，公开发表他们的言论与意见。(Perhaps, if you would like to have a good laugh for the day, provided you are the Facebook user, feel free to log in to Original Bootcamp - Malaysia's page & join ours BS= Bullshit ) 

Here's the discussions @ OBC page on Jan 15, 2010, initiated by Rukaiyah Manis on "Why do you joined the Bootcamp?"... and here are some excerpts (extracted without any editing): I trust this excerpts will be an inspiration to others to take charge of their health and fitness........... it is never too late.

Rukaiyah Manis: "because I was diagnosed with high blood presser and refused to take medication for it. I wanted to have workout activities in my lifetyle... fate determine that i joined facebook, started to play games and saw bootcamp ad, that was 7 months ago......."

Celine Ooi: "I was bored in dec due to cancelled holiday plans. i read abt bootcamp at suanie's .... meant as a one-off in dec, but i continued in jan and have signed-up for feb!"

Shobha Bala: "I was hospitalized for bad eating habits, suffered from gastric ulcers etc, i looked for the easy way out to keeping fit, i.e. pills. My stomach crashed (yes, i'm still payin the price for it) and told myself no more. Saw the ad on FB, never looked back. Never felt healthier. OBC changed my life. aww.. hugs to my super duper instructors & fellow motivating recruits."

Shamil Tan: "I just wanted to eat Banana Leaf on sunday without guilt.....lol"

Amelia Shahrin: "I had enough of fat jokes from my parents and future in laws.. so that is why i joined OBC.. was already considering it for 3 months ago, then finally 2010 came and i made my decision to join for Jan session.."

Chun SSJ: 

"1. Recommend by Friend but still not convince till read advert in the star......."Guaranteed Results...No Matter What Your Current Fitness Level".....I personally LIKE this MOST " NEVER repeat the SAME session twice, whether u have trained with US for 6 months or 6 years....enuff said.

2. I still continue because of above and I want to "Train with the INNOVATORS, not the imitators" and I want to MAKE NEW BEST FRIENDS and ENEMY. I also want to FIT in 25 JEANS like YTF."

Suriana Saiful: "I just want more pain. Pain keeps me alive .. ;)"

Megaa Velayuthan:

"1.To get fit

2.To gain weight.(Now dont laugh Ruk)
3.For better stamina
4.Love outdoor workout"

Syuhada Adnan: "I had not much idea on what OBC is about until the first day and I was running and fainting at the same time (but still running). haha! And I was looking at the seniors on the first day; all muscle-y and thought, that's hot .. :) I guess the idea of waking up at 415am, driving from putrajaya to kl, get high on pain, and sleep-driving back to putrajaya before going to work is something really crazy. Might as well continue doing that (signed up for Feb, yeay!)"

Susoshini Jahanath: "I didn't like the fact that as a former runner, I had become so unfit and flabby (yes, the dreaded word - almost as bad as fatty). I got tired of people saying 'You've put on weight! Looking very healthy!'. I tried a few different gyms, but somehow it just never seemed to work out to my taste. I heard about OBC from a friend, signed up in November ... just to try it out, and I haven't looked back since. I've got a great group of people I exercise with, including the trainers. The motivation and the push is what I've needed. HOOYAH!!"

Chai Soo Pey: "A friend dragged me in bcos he needed someone to accompany him and to find out what it's all about... we went to the wrong field on the first day, i was cursing him mad bcos i thought it was a total conned case paying & waking up in the wee hours just to see an empty field... hmmm, who knows, i subsequently got addicted, this is my 3rd month in OBC!

The actual reason i agreed to try out in the first place was to challenge myself & see how far i can go. It's a big risk i took. I have very sensitive & highly allergic skin after a severe burnt by wrong cream prescribed some 22 years ago... My condition worsen & i almost gave up living then. Everything became a total nightmare. I was always being subjected to people's evil stares, teases & negative remarks bcos of my bad condition.. and my diet was drawn back to basic, eliminating most of the food from the list & slowly introducing one by one all over again to determine which food i can/can't tolerate... i was always on steroid jabs & pills... had no choice but to let go things i love, including sports & outdoor activities....

There were so much fun i missed out all these years, and i intend to do some catch up, it's still not too late... So i started with jogging, random trekking and a little hiking... testing out one thing at a time... each attempt took me a lot of courage because should things go wrong, i would be in a bad shape & would be back to the much-dreaded steroids again. And so far, i am ok. Then came Original Bootcamp, i was really skeptical and not sure if i would want to do it. I know there will be lots of contact with dirty water, mud, grass; lots of sweat - no big issue for healthy people, but definitely very risky for me... Well, i went into it without my family's knowledge. It was only after the 2nd session that i dare to inform my family, and excitedly spammed my friends' with emails! Well, so far so good, i am glad that i am still okay, although every now and then after a session, i do get rashes & have to wait for hours before they subside. Itchy, but worth it! OBC is pure fun & joy, I am always excited, looking forward to each session & i love the people in OBC! ...

Oh, i am now looking forward to trying out my very first water-rafting activity with one of my best friends, CH, end of this month! Hopefully it's materialised & i can pass that too. I am scared, please keep an eye on me, buddy, don't let me die yet!"

Rj Rahman Mansor: "I had always been active and but..just after April 2004 after achieving a target to complete my first (and only) TRI...motivation just faded...I tried to stay fit and keep in shape by going to the gym but gymming was starting to be a bore!...some routine and no one to push me...in the mean time, my already grown up kids was beginning to enjoy outdoor activities (they are into climbing and trailing) and they really would like dad to be with them...but I realize that my fitness was fading fast if I don't do anything about it...Danial my 20 yo son saw OBC and pointed out "Dad, this is YOU!" you gotta go!...I read about OBC somewhere before this long time ago and wondered when it was coming to our shores...when Danial pointed that out...it perked me up and I was game!...I was first recruit in KLA batch but didnt finish because of bad rib injury and...since terminating gym membership..I have enjoyed my new playground and playmates ( and play items too).. OBC Rawks.."

Faizal Ariff: "A different perspective: I joined Original Bootcamp MY because it is the only fitness program in the industry here that let me focus all my attention on the results of the participants (recruits) instead of other misc sales related agenda. Being exposed to the practice of commercialized gyms made me apathetic towards their real objectives. I'm there at the field in the wee hours of the morning because of you recruits. Not for my own gains. Hooyah! :) "

Lulu Cattywampus: "Last year, I set myself a goal to do at least one thing a year I thought I would never do in my lifetime. Last year I learnt how to scuba dive :) This year I thought...climb Mount Kinabalu!! I knew I was in terrible shape and I thought that OBC would be an ideal way to get in shape!

Now, I can safely say that joining OBC is something I thought I ... See Morewould never do in my lifetime!!! I mean...flipping tyres? carrying rifles? Sandbags? No, no...not me!! I'm too much of a girly-girl!! But I'm doing it...and I love it!!! HOOYAH!!!!"

Syuzana Amran: "I joined because I know I'm terribly unfit and missed how I felt 5 years ago. Also, was sick and tired of people passing 'fat' comments. As much as I'd love to say that I don't care what they thought of me, I do. Altho, the comments don't hurt as much as me knowing that I'm just asking for it for not taking better care of myself. So, I had to do something.

Admittedly I've been lurking around for a few months and even when Sulo and Ee-Lyn joined, I said I was too busy that month (I was!) but I knew if I had wanted it so badly, I would've just joined them. No excuses, right? So, after 'chickening' out a few times, opening and closing the OBC website, I (finally!!) registered for January. (And have registered for Feb as well.)

My goals are simple:...
1. Do NOT pass out/ throw up while running.
2. Get my ass into those jeans I've had to leave behind 4 years ago. I know they're waiting for me ;)
3. To live better.

Angela YTFoo: "Hello. I am Angela and I am an Obcholic.
I joined OBC because I wanted to fit into my 25.
Now that I can, I'm still staying because OBC is just too much fun. I think I'd be quite lost if I didn't have to wake up early on Tues/Thurs/Sat.
And I actually love the mud. :)"

Suanie T: "My mother offered to pay for me to get a gastic bypass surgery. i figured there's a less painful option somewhere out there."

Joyce Chuo: Recommended by a friend who have joined OBC 2 months earlier while knowing that I'm looking for a different work up besides my Yoga practice. Was told that this is a totally different sport/ exercise which everyone goes as a team & get motivate/ encouragement by each other to get you tru like a family ...

And of course, guaranteed results ... even thought the fee is slight "costly" but I always believe in what you pay is what you get ... and yet I would need to get myself committed or else ... what you've paid will gone to waste definitely...

I have actually loose 30kgs since 3 years ago ... but then gained 10kgs easily within 2 yrs of "honey-moon" period ... hardly denied that I just love fooooods soooooo much, you won't only see me having Banana Leaf on Sunday ... (some more CK now keeps offering me banana juice & durian juice ... hmmm = =lll ) Don't think of joining those fitness centre as I know I'll be end up watching TV shows, listening to gossips, enjoying the cool-air ... instead of working on the cardio/ classes.

I won't hope to fix in a 25" jeans but at least to get a firmer/ toner figure, healthier life style ... & "bonus" ~ meeting new faces and get real good laugh here :) Surrounded by lot of funny ppl in OBC even I might look bit quiet/ serious or perhaps shy *_* ...

Guys, you really make my day & you are the best! Gotta stick with OBC & HOOOYAAAHHH ~"

Gail Taylor: "hi rukaiyah :) thanks for sharing .. bc great workout for all of us , we will all be healthier, great for the body and mind, most of all the no1 challange is against ourselves to improve every month.. pls come and join us pj pm's again soon your words of encouragement was so welcome hooyah"

Shazana Agha: Wow - these are interesting stories guys! Even if it’s for banana leaf! Suanie, I’m glad you bypassed gastric surgery :) Corp Faizal - fake, plastic gyms reeking of commercial gluttony [oklah, maybe a bit too harsh…] and clinging on in desperation via compulsory yearly contracts – hmmm… certainly not on for me anymore.

Initially, I joined because of the usual weight loss motivation, the ‘feel good factor’ and OF COURSE to be able to have banana leaf/nasi lemak/teh tarik (kurang manis) without dying at a premature age.

But as time went by, it finally hit me, why people actually go crazy over sports. For someone who never really pursued sports in school, this was like discovery of the decade (for me lah) – exercise REALLY makes you feel good - my MUM’s really not lying!! It really does give you the whole ‘optimum performance’ thing. Dan secara psikologinya, [this is my last point, I swear!] something i noticed [yes lah, i know it's not ground-breaking!]:

In bootcamp, or in any form of competitive sports, everyone is constantly driven to do THEIR best, to persevere and carry on. And it’s amazing how this mental attitude can (creep into?) be translated in our real lives, whether it’s work, family, health, personal integrity etc. – you kind of get conditioned to only want your best, no compromise and no more self-sabotage.
Not that easy lah of course, but I'm think ground-breaking theory does work at some level.
Thanks Rukaiyah for posing the question. Have a good weekend everyone! 250 patah perkataan (haha...sorry guys!)"

Pilates WYC: "Although I have been doing group fitness classes for many years, have always been interested in doing military style training in outdoor conditions. I felt that my fitness level needed a kickstart to get it up to a higher level. My cardio level is good & my form is ok but I needed to get stronger.

So OBC is a real dream come true for me. I get to play in the mud & rain, I am definitely stronger & now I can run!!! I have also had the opportunity to train with a fantastic group of instructors & recruits who share my passion for fitness. The rapport & team spirit in KLA is really beyond awesome! You guys are the inspiration for me to drag myself out of bed at 5am 3 times a week when I am well known for being so not a morning person!"

Armin Baniaz: After almost 13 years being a Gym member and 5 years of various outdoor adventure from mountain climbing, marathons, dualthons and triathlons, all other form of workout then became quite a bore and results was plateau. I crave for some kick-@ss workout and only wanted to try out the Bootcamp in dire desperation to shed some weight from the Hari Raya Aidiltfitri food-overdose last year... I ended-up having the best chemistry at the Bootcamp. The most attractive and important part of the Bootcamp especially for my busy schedule is the punctuality, the early 5:45am schedule (which is not available elsewhere) and the trainers preach what they speak. Every morning, the session never failed to start at 5:45am and ended at 6:45am. I was able to go home, shower, have breakfast and be at office on time. The trainers can performed well all the programs prepared for the trainees and at most time especially Sergeant Simran, would perform those exercises with us, leading us by example.

The actual eventual benchmark for the trainee is really................ the Trainers Timing themselves!!! Watch out trainers, if you lacked-behind in your own training... soon we will be telling you what to do! (*Evil wink*)

HOOOOOOOOYAAAAAH!!!!

小曼的新生活 II

曾於 2009年7月23日，写过一篇新婚的祝贺 ～ 小曼的新生活 （爱。恨。情。仇） 给小曼。虽然不看好她的这段婚姻，更准确的说法应该是 ～ 我们都不喜欢她所选择的结婚对象 
但既然她已选择接受并决定跟随他，那我们实在也不好说什么 ... 更何况当初我们是连说句话的机会也没有 ... 毕竟她是远在尼泊尔结了婚后才回来向我们宣布这项喜讯 ... 

那我又怎地会忽然提起这件 “旧事”？都说了你总会在小曼身上找到或发现一些脱轨的事 ...

打 自小曼回来向我们宣布结婚的喜讯后，加上她说要开始策划与准备自组公司的事后，虽然偶尔还是会碰面，但与一大伙人出来聚餐的机会真是少之又少了。偶尔与小 曼碰面，聊天时大体都在关心她事业的发展 ... 毕竟她也知道我们不喜欢她老公，亦很少将其老公的事挂在嘴边，不过也大概了解他们的婚姻生活尚算和谐。

小小跳 tune 一下，介绍这家国内少有以 “四季” 为主题的 Quattro Bistro，我们用餐的 Summer 场地，环境、气氛与侍者的服务都很不错哦 ～ 

一直到刚过去的周末，在替 Pat Pat 庆生的聚会上，小曼轻描淡写地对我们宣布说 ～ “我离婚了” ... 并且是於元旦期间曾老公外出期间，逃难般由家里给逃出来的 
全程仅用了短短一小时，匆匆将属於她的随身物件给搬走，更即 时换了联络方式，目前暂住在友人家里。期间，其 “前夫” 亦不断打电话到公司的各个部门找人，但她亦拜托同事们帮忙转告对方，说她申请离职了，没人晓得其忽然离职原因。但实际上，她也的确是向公司提出辞职，并准 备尽快将於吉隆坡的事务处理好，最迟於四月搬回东马老家 ～ 沙巴。还以为她只是累了，想回去渡假/ 休息，好好整理思绪 ... 但原来她已不准备回来吉隆坡打拼，近而准备接手家里的生意 ... 说是伯父年纪大了，身体与健康状况欠理想 ... 接手家族生意除了成全伯父的心愿亦希望能减轻其负担，让伯父能有多些时间休息，并好好照顾身体 ～ 我们其实也不好说什么 ... 毕竟小曼有自己选择要走的路 ...
原本好好的一场庆生宴，最后竟变成小曼的 “爆料惊魂” 宴

Anyway ... 说到 “离婚了”，小曼不等我们开口便自顾地解释说是 “非偶然” 性质的人赃并获地得知其 “前夫” 偷吃，追查之下这才发现原来这偷吃行为绝非近期的事 ～ 而是打自他们结识前至结婚 ... 一路都在偷吃，偷吃对象更是彼此都认识的熟人。唯另小曼吃惊的是 ～ 偷吃对象甚至不止一、两个 ... 而是与其 “前夫” 合资做生意的三名女性伙伴！！？ OMG ～ 就凭那家伙的那张嘴脸 （Oooops，原谅我以貌取人的这番狂言）？！Well，或许那家伙的嘴巴甜或有超能本领 ... 毕竟能一路与三名来往密切的合作伙伴维持 “非一般” 的关系，更能保持至今才被人撞破也绝非凡人 （我一厢情愿的这么认为喇）！

关心地问起小曼将如何处理申请离婚的事项？毕竟，她目前是以 “逃家” 与 “单方面申请离婚” 的身份来处理这件事 ... 结果，小曼又说了让我们全场傻眼的话 “当初在尼泊尔我们不过是参与了一项结婚典礼便自然而然地成为夫妻的。但我们究竟还未在大马正式办理结婚手续，因此我这次单方面申请离婚 （悔婚） 也根本无需附上任何法律责任或办理任何申请文件” 我晕 ～

怎么都好，既然她已下定决心离开那个混帐男人，亦递了辞呈，更准备了要回老家接手家族生意 ... 那我们也唯有再次祝福她，并希望她能有个全新的新生活 ～

痛并快乐着 ～

一星期三天的 Bootcamp Malaysia 课程，至今也不过上到第二堂而已 ... 却也足已让我 “身心俱疲”。打自膝盖与手腕受伤，我已好久没进行身体机能与肺活量如此大的活动/ 运动，就连之前 keep 住跑步的习惯亦已被迫暂停 ... 除了一直都在练习的瑜珈外。

第一堂 OBC，感觉还好，毕竟一直都有保持适量运动，在完成了一个小时的项目后也并不觉得辛苦或难受 ... 到了隔天才感觉大腿外侧肌肉酸疼 ～

第 二堂 OBC，除了暖身运动外，当天进行的项目都集中到腹部、臂力与腿力 ... sit-ups, push-ups, squat pulses, grunts, ... ... 重复又重复 ... ... ，就连喘气的机会都没有 ... 在项目进行的限定时间内若休息或偷懒的话，全组组员将会连带受惩 ～ 延长项目时间或进行更艰难的项目。

一个小时的课程结束后，我已不晓得我当时是如何回到家里的 ～ OMG！

现在我满脑子唯一能想到的是，我的肩膀 ... 我的双臂 ... 我的腹部 ... 我的大腿内外侧 ... 喔 ～ 酸酸麻麻 ... 酸疼不已 ... 坐下后根本就一点都不愿起身。

今 天的瑜珈课，又偏偏是着重在平衡与 strengthening，而整整两个小时的课我绝大部份都在找机会偷懒 ... 即使是习以为常了的拜日式、forward-bend、head-stand、boat-pose、bridge、eagle、... 等等，今天没一项不让我冷汗直流 ～

一再的证明了人是犯贱的，虽然全身肌肉已紧绷得犹如木乃伊，但此刻我已满心期待第三堂的 OBC。或许第三堂结束后，我的手手脚脚将会散落在该草场的各个角落（死无全尸） 吧 ～

Anyway, I'm not going to miss the next session of OBC even with my whole body muscle aching & keeps hearing of "Keeps doing!" "DON'T STOP!" "JOG! People，NO walking!" "MOVE! Get your fat ass off the ground!!" ~ HOOOYAHH!!

OBC's Rules & Regulations‏

为了让你感受到他们 (Bootcamp Malaysia) 的用心，更於参加项目的首日傍晚收到了由 OBC 负责人所发出的邮件，列明了所有参与者必需注意的事项并指示应遵守纪律，总言之要参加者把自己当成进入特种部队，而各 “长官” 更会以部队/ 操兵的方式狠狠操练你 ～ 问你死未！Well, 期待明早的集会 ～

Dear Recruits,

Well done on your fitness assessment today
As explained to you during your assessment, the emphasis behind day one is to give your instructors an idea of your individual strengths and weaknesses and to give you a marking point as to how much you can achieve in your time with us.

You will be placed into a section on Thursday and be assigned an instructor for that section (Delta, Seals or Rangers). Pay particular attention to what they ask of you, as they will always be looking out for your best interests.

We put you through your assessment so that once you are placed into sections (10-16  person teams, selected according to your fitness assessment score) your section Leader can adapt the training to make sure that you achieve maximum results from your training.

Do not worry too much if you missed the assessment – you are one of a few people so you will be placed in a section and assessed along the way. We will move you up or down a section depending on your fitness level.

Before I go any further, I would like to reiterate the Rules & Regulations that you will need to know and abide by.

1. When any Instructor is speaking to the group, you will give them your full attention and do not speak. (Be aware, this is a pet hate).
2. When addressed by an Instructor you will always answer them with “HOOYAH Sarge/Sergeant”. Loud and Clear. We need to know that you have heard and understood what we have told you.
3. You must arrive early enough to be ready to commence training at 0700hrs. This means arriving BEFORE 0700hrs. This time is according to your instructors’ watch, so if you want to synchronize let us know. If you arrive more than 1 minute late, your platoon will be punished.

4. Going AWOL (Absent without leave). If you miss a session, and have not notified your instructor/s in advance, your section will be punished. If you do not attend just because it is cold or wet, the punishment will be doubled. As you may or may not know, a lot of planning goes into every session that we design so we need to know if you are attending so that we can make the necessary changes suit the numbers.

5. You are expected to attend ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP, 'Rain, Hail or Shine'.
6. As your Sergeant may have also mentioned – please do not wear any jewelry to BOOTCAMP (this includes watches, people have lost very large diamonds before!). If you need to leave early, tell you’re Instructor and they will let you know what the time is and will advise you when you need to leave so that you aren’t late. 

7. Please do not spit in the area in which we are training. Please respect that other people are training in the same area and may be asked to get onto the ground at any time, the last thing that they want, is to crawl around in what somebody else has just spat out.

8. You are to wear your ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP t-shirt to every session. Without fail. It must also be clean, if it isn’t, it will be washed – with you in it. Spare t-shirts are available to purchase for RM25. Let your lead instructor know if you require one and what size.

9. Your instructors are to be addressed by their BOOTCAMP fitness “Rank”. “Sarge” or “Sergeant”. Your instructors are not to be addressed by their given names at any stage during the session.

10. If at any stage during training you do not feel well or are hurt in any way, you need to inform your instructor immediately.

11. Try and make sure you drink at least 2 litres of water a day. That way, you will not dehydrate when you are training. On the days that we leave location, you will not want to carry a water bottle with you.
12. “Line of sight”. You must never run out of your Sergeants sight, unless instructed to do so. You will never be left behind and “walking back to base” is not an option. The sections leave location as a group and return as one.
13. Always stay to the left hand side - everybody else has right of way over us on the footpaths. People tend to walk either right in the middle of the path or wander to and fro across, always be polite, give them plenty of personal space and pass them without causing any disruption. Be especially aware of Dogs on and off leashes.

Some of you may be a little sore from the exercises that you did today, be aware…. This is completely normal and a great start to the month! What you are experiencing is DOMS (Delayed onset muscle soreness), in short, it's your muscles repairing themselves from microscopic tearing of the muscle fibers. It's not a bad thing, and should only last 2-3 days at the most. The best way to lessen the ache is to get moving (It's always worse first thing in the morning because you have been lying still all night), Go for a jog, go to a cycle class or go for a brisk walk. Do not miss Thursday’s session because you are sore. The session will help that feeling to go away a lot faster.

These rules above will be applied to all without bias or favor. On Thursday morning we will be meeting in the same area as today. Again, make sure you are there on time.

Be sure to bring a water bottle with you. You should bring water or a drink to all your sessions.
If you have belongings, we will lock them away for you when we leave location.
Make sure you drink plenty of water between now and Thursday’s session. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday morning. Here's to a great month!
 
Regards
Selva Kumar

 

       ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP AUSTRALIA Pty LtdA Member of the Tactical& Operational Readiness Group®
E: <selva@Bootcamp.com.my >
W:< http://www.bootcamp.com.my>

Original Bootcamp Malaysia

新 的一年开始了，为了能於今年内达成理想的体重与拥有更健康的体魄，除了定期的瑜珈班，我还报名了 Original Boot Camp (OBC) 课程。收费绝对不便宜，但有异於其他的 fitness 课程/ 配套：拥有室内冷气/ 健身器材与设备/ 更衣室/ 时间自由，无使用限制 ...

相 比之下， OBC 的课程并不太吸引，仅一星期三天制 （一、三、五或二、四、六） 分别只有两个室外地点供选择 （Let's get some fresh air, babe)，仅限於早晨时段 （05：45 ～ 06：45 与 07：00 ～ 08：00）。另外便是离我家最近的活动场地也有点远，报到的时间还好，毕竟清晨往来车辆少，但散场后恰巧碰上上班的高峰时段，难免要塞上一段时间才能抵 家。不过好在，你可以在能出席整个课程的该月报名与付款，无需一次签一、两年约，不会感觉被绑死。每次进行项目都会分组，每组以两人配对； 期间，每组的组员得各自/ 互相监督并激励成员完成所有项目。更会有所谓的长官/ 管理人为所进行的各个项目计时并予以记录。

详情，欢迎登入 www.bootcamp.com.my
（不晓得除了澳洲与马来西亚，港台甚至大陆是否也有类似的项目？）

参 于的第一天，我个人认为这项活动除了有趣亦蛮有意义的，不仅仅是运动量增加了 （毕竟与瑜珈的活动量不同），而是所有在场的陌生人都会相互鞭策与激励彼此/ 组员以完成设定的目标，而你亦会努力、竭尽所能地去达成，感觉 motivated 与 positive 的气氛，想必会是每个人都渴望追求的。这与你每个月缴费到健身房吹冷气，花钱请私人教练，或自顾自地使用健身器材，累了便停下来偷懒 ～ 喝茶、聊天、听八卦、看电视节目 ... 甚至是眼睛吃冰淇淋，打发时间 ... 种种的种种，相比起来 ... OBC 虽然辛苦，附带全身肌肉酸痛 （经典的花钱买难受）但感觉更有意义。

总之 ～ 新的一年，我们都要为了达成各自的理想与目标而努力！


以下是 “入学” 通知书 ～

Dear Joyce Chuo,

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to “ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP”.

You are currently enlisted in the Petaling Jaya Bravo program commencing on Tuesday 5th January 2010.

The meeting point for Original Bootcamp is at Padang Astaka just off the Federal Highway, opposite Amcorp Mall. If you need further directions, please just call us on 01-BOOTCAMP (012 668 2267) or click here to view a map. We can lock up your belongings during the session.

You will be required to meet your Instructors and fellow ‘Recruits’ at 0650 hours to finalise any admin requirements prior to roll call at 0700 hours. If you have any problems or need directions, please call your instructor on 01-BOOTCAMP (012 668 2267).

You will be required to bring the following items with you:
•       Water bottle
•       A warm hoodie, fleecy jumper or spare t-shirt to put on before and after your training.

And should make sure you are wearing:
•       Comfortable running shoes (no basketball boots, skater shoes, or similar)
•       Running shorts, workout shorts, leggings or light tracksuit pants.
•       A t-shirt or singlet that won't chafe under your arms when you run.

Instructor Contact details
If you are unable to attend a session please email us or txt your instructor on the following numbers:
Sgt Simran - 012-668-2267       
Payments
If you have not yet made your payment online, please contact head office and you will be advised of what needs to be done. All payments need to be made prior to the commencement of the program, unless otherwise organized with head office.
Banks details for transfers are as follows.
Maybank Account Number : 114302137220
Account Name: Selvakumar A/L Vijayakumar
Please Use your initial and Surname as the Description to show on our accounts. If you are making a bank transfer you will need to email info@bootcamp.com.my with the Transfer receipt number.
Once introductions, the explanation of rules and regulations, and the morning's roll call are completed, we will commence the initial fitness assessment.
Pre-training Assessment
The assessment has two major goals, to advise your Instructors as to your current fitness levels so that they can place you in a team that will challenge you, without asking you to do more than you are physically able, and to give you a reference point so that you can see just how much you have improved over the 4 weeks.
Upon the completion of the assessment we will give you your first taste of ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP.
Preparing For Day One
To prepare for your first session, we suggest that you drink plenty of water the day before to hydrate yourself properly. It is too late to start drinking it on the day of bootcamp. Be careful not to eat too much right before the session. One or two pieces of toast or bread would be appropriate.
It is important to remember that ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP is not about yelling and hundreds of push ups. It has been scientifically designed to motivate individuals to challenge themselves physically, mentally and emotionally, with the sole objective of achieving their health & fitness goals.

Please advise your instructor prior to every session if there is anything that they need to know upfront (asthma, getting over a cold, sore muscle, bad knees any injuries or illness)

Your Instructors look forward to meeting you on your assessment day, and are extremely committed to driving you to achieve your goals.

HOOYAH!

2010 Resolutions

眨眼便睡到了 2010 年 ... 以往，都会与 BFF 一同欢聚并迎接新年，今年亦不例外。除了聚餐、闲聊 ... 我们更会在友人的见证下为自己订下希望能於新的一年里达成的目标 （New Year Resolutions）。或许，我们当中有人在过去的几年体验了不少人生经历与磨练，今年各个为自己设下的 resolutions 感觉都比往年来得实际/ 现实 （至少不会出现 ～ 想买 i-pop，出国旅游，学古筝 ... 之类）。想开店自己当老板的有之，欲辞掉目前高薪职位准备到英国重新开始的有之，欲争取某项开发计划首席设计师大权的有之，... 与上述相比，我的目标显得有些小孩子气 ... 哈哈哈 ～ 
虽然没有要比较的意思 （毕竟彼此的生活圈子各异，也丝毫没有比较的意义） 但都希望彼此能达成为自己设定的理想/ 目标 ... 那你呢？是否也在新的一年为自己设下了哪些目标？
Anyway, here's my resolutions for the year of 2010 ～

1) To lose another 5 ~ 10kgs by Q4 
这项对我来说是比达到 “MISSION IMPOSSIBLE” 还要更艰巨的任务 所以将之设在第一位。这个说法有点 ... 不晓得该如何形容 ... 没志气？靠毅力？虽然一般都有在照顾饮食，过去这两年亦保持一定的运动量 ... 瑜伽喇、慢跑喇、有氧运动喇 ... 但我的体重似乎有增无减吖，很是泄气 ～ 不过，还是要加油！

2) To own a property by Q4 
年纪渐长，总不能永远居无定所； 再怎么冲，也想好好为自己准备一处安定/ 能落脚的地方，能释放灵魂、身心沉淀的空间。

And
3) To be in a relationship
这 个嘛 ～ 与减肥一样是项艰难任务。希望能遇上一个理念一致，能共同生活的伴侣，但总不能说想要就有，像到百货市场购物一样简单吧？父母、亲友近年不断说我已到适婚 年龄了 （尤其我妹也於去年 12 月结婚了） 再不嫁，好比 “股市” 一跌就没行情了，更热心地要为我在家乡找个对象 ... 但是我也不可能因为这种理由而赶结婚啊？！

话 说回来，虽然在爱情小说中出现许多好男人，但是在现实生活中，自己身边周遭的好男人应该没有那么多吧？至少我身边几乎没出现过那样子的男人 （同志除外）。这是否也和好男人会出现的场所有关呢 （这世上可会有只有 “好男人” 才会出现/ 聚集的场所，但 “好男人” 的定义又会有哪些标准呢）？

Well ... 再怎么想/ 独自烦恼也不会有结果的，想改变别人，倒不如先由改变自己开始！自元旦那天吃了一顿 “豪” 的 “开运餐”，期望今年会有一个好的开始 ～

Feeling Good & Feeding Good

I'm listening to ...
"Feeling Good" by Micheal Buble

Birds flying high
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky
You know how I feel
Breeze driftin' on by
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Fish in the sea
You know how I feel
River running free
You know how I feel
Blossom on a tree
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Dragonfly out in the sun you know what I mean, don't you know
Butterflies all havin' fun you know what I mean
Sleep in peace when day is done
That's what I mean
And this old world is a new world
And a bold world
For me

Stars when you shine
You know how I feel
Scent of the pine
You know how I feel
Oh freedom is mine
And I know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me

And I'm feeling good

(Hope you feel the same too )

希望能以这首 Pop Song 迎接 2010 的首个早晨，除了能让我感觉心情好之余，其词曲亦很振奋人心 ～ 哈哈哈哈

正当我在床上 “翻滚” 到 “最高点” 之际 （又再准备进入梦乡），接到 Del 的 Brunch 邀约 ～ 虽然一直念说要减肥，但新年嘛，自是不能亏待自己，决定来一餐 “豪” （丰富） 的更希望新的一年，能有个 “好” 的开始。

来到这家 “肉食” 西餐厅 ～

地点着实有些偏远，更是我一般不会选择/ 考虑来的区域，但之前不少友人推荐，加上网评不错，乘着假日，路况不是太繁忙，亦想来点新鲜感，於是乎便决定前往。

由於该餐厅的设点偏僻加上该区正进行外墙粉刷工程，（店家为避免外来的灰尘而放下了竹帘，看不到招牌） 兜兜转转、错过了好几趟，最后才好不容易找到 ... 漆上了蓝白线条的店面，感觉挺休闲 ～

入内可见两个大型肉类展示冰箱，听说该店的前身是腌制肉类专卖店，但因为店家夫妇本身是澳洲人，当时在KL遇不上好吃的澳洲料理，便决定将店里来个大翻身，亲自调制拿手的澳洲菜式 ... 店里摆放的冰箱除了供店里的食客任选喜好的肉类，喜欢亦可选购回家，自行料理。不说不知，这里的所有肉类甚至香肠都是老板亲手调配/ 腌制的呢！

不得不提的是这里的招待员除了口操流利英文 （每每遇到一些讲到令我们一桌子人听到一额汗的外星英文，影响用餐心情），服务态度与效率都有十颗星！

来来来 ～ 我们丰盛的食物上桌喇！不夸张，这里的食物，每尝一口，皆是你绝对会爱上的好滋味 ～

Shepherd's Pie & BIG BBQ Breakfast (for 2) c/w an Iced Cappuccino & Iced Mocha (For RM81.00 only )