Mieza Everdeen

Good, coz you're about to book the day for an unforgettable run that will test your endurance and sportsmanship in an Instagram-worthy way! A little birdie hopped on to my shoulder and told me that the one and only military concept obstacles run in Malaysia named the Warriors Challenge is making their second appearance in 2017 and you can't miss it this time.

The second instalment of 2017 will commence on 11.11.2017 at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) from 8am to 2pm. Fret not, the race has no minimum cut-off time because they want you to take your time, enjoy and finish the race safely ;) Well, I was there during their first edition and lemme tell you, 6 hours time given is way more than enough for a anyone to finish the courses! Organised by Persatuan Veteran Angkatan Tentera Malaysia along with UPNM, this event is fully backed and supported by Angkatan Tentera Malaysia and the Ministry of Defense. Seeing the monstrous support they have, it's no surprise that the event will be officiated by no other than our Ministry of Defense, YB Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Tun Hussein.

If you've always wanted to try any of those military obstacles courses, now is the time because not every day an opportunity like this will come. The motive of Warriors Challenge 2017 being held is to let the public to experience first hand on how our army force trains, to test their mental and physical strengths to finish the run and well, to have fun in a healthy way ^_^ Warriors Challenge 2017 is also meant to trigger contestants to remember the sacrifices made by our armies in safeguarding national security all these years. For your information, a part of the registration fee will be contributed to Tabung Pahlawan, which has been set-up to help army veterans, widows of the service members who perished in action, and any of them who are in need. So remember, you're not only participating an obstacles run, you're also helping people in need, in a form of indirect sadaqah/charity :)

So, curious to know the challenges that will be faced by participants? Here's what you can expect :

Warriors Challenge Website | Warriors Challenge Official Facebook Page

2017 has entered its third month and only now I'm given the opportunity to write about my newfound love, hiking.

I decided to seriously hike mountains in Malaysia in December 2016 when I saw a post on Facebook group Hiking & Camping Around Malaysia where a team was looking for participants to join their year-end trip to hike Mount Nuang. I decided on the spot that yes, I am going to do this and I instantly contacted the person in charge, paid the fees and before I knew it, I was already in their Whatsapp group. It all happened 2 weeks before the 31st of December 2016. 

That, was the best decision I ever made in my entire adult life. So far. If you're wondering why I hike, I have a few answers to give out. 

1. I am an outdoor lover and I have always wanted to start hiking. I bond with nature by spending time exploring it.

2. I need to sweat it out. Hiking is a rigorous physical activity and the pain of doing so makes me happy.

3. Hiking is my escapism. I'm battling a stupid depression.

Mount Nuang, Hulu Selangor | 1,493m | - 31st December 2016

Mount Tok Nenek, Cameron Highlands | 1,904m | - 4th to 5th February 2017

Mount Ledang via Sagil | 1,276m | - 25th February 2017

I found hiking to be very therapeutic for me. Sometimes it's painful, my knees doesn't feel right anymore but I'm loving the positive vibe I'm experiencing from hiking. I don't plan to slow down and I will always fill my weekends with hiking from now on. I'll be taking Mount Rajah on 11th March 2017 and then Mount Tahan on 1st till 4th April 2017. I pray to God so that He'll continuously give me the strength to keep on doing what I really love. I hope that I'll be able to meet my initial plan of 1 month 1 mountain for 2017. There will be challenges, there will be setbacks but I'll keep going :)

Growing up in Malaysia, I guess almost everyone of us knows the brand Yeo's. They have been with us in all times of joy and now they're calling for a health and fitness based Instagram contest to promote a healthier lifestyle among Malaysians.

Yeo Hiap Seng (Malaysia) Berhad (Yeo's) is taking the initiative to promote the importance of exercising and taking care of your diet as part of the precaution against the worryingly increasing cases of obesity in our country. With that being said, Yeo's has launched the campaign of #SayaSihat with #YeosMalaysia that goes along with the concept of Yeo's products that are of high quality and definitely nutritious.

The Group Vice President of Yeo's. Mr Ong Chay Seng explained that Yeo's drinking products are well-known since its early days as they have less sugar and no preservatives. For example, Yeo's Jasmine Green Tea is very good for fat-burning (green tea properties) and it also contains anti-oxidants. Yeo's soy drinks on the other hand is good for energy replenishing due to its high protein properties.

For your information, the #SayaSihat campaign has commenced on the 13th February and it will end on the 24th April 2017. The contest is open to all Malaysians and here's the mechanism:

There will be weekly prizes for 10 winners which are RM100 Sport Direct cash vouchers along with Yeo's products. The grand prize winner will bad home RM1000 Sport Direct cash voucher + Yeo's products, RM800 Sport Direct cash voucher + Yeo's products for the first runner-up and RM300 Sport Direct cash voucher + Yeo's products for the second runner-up.

For more information, you can check out Yeo's website www.yeos.com.my or call their hotline at 1300-80-2828.

So, as you all might have already known, I'm an adrenaline junkie and I can't sit tight for a long time. Keeping fit is the only thing that keeps my sanity intact and I believe everyone should do the same too. It's not just for the body but it's also for your mind too. Maybe you're not the one who runs 5km daily, maybe you hate aerobics just like me, maybe you don't fancy lifting weights at the gym. How about doing something healthy and fun with a partner or a group of friends or better yet, with your family?

Mad Warrior Madness is breaking 2017 with their latest installation set to take place on 9th April 2017 at Prima Avenue Cyberjaya. Boasting 40 obstacles at a stretch of 8km, this seventh edition of Mad Warrior aims to provide you with challenging yet fun obstacles that will keep you pushing your limits! 

Mad Warrior is no stranger to me as I was with them at Mad Warrior Sprint 2016 which was the only one that I managed to squeeze my time for last year. To me, their challenges get better with every edition and it is not something that you can afford to miss!

Mad Warrior Madness 2017

40+ obstacles

8km

Let me convince you on why joining Mad Warrior Madness 2017 must be in your TO-DO-LIST :

You Don't Get To Do Exclusive Obstacles Run Every Day

Admit it, the warrior in you must at least once have thought about "how awesome it is if I could do those obstacles", am I right? However we don't privately own such equipment nor the space to have it at our own backyard. Hence that's why Mad Warrior is here to satisfy your cravings, to cross one item of your to-do-list and definitely to give you a taste of how real fun in exercising should feel like.

Keeping Fit Is No Longer Boring

So, you have been doing exercises at the gym or at the park. You repeat the routine daily and it is starting to feel stale. Why not join Mad Warrior Madness 2017 and make use of the series of training you've had all these while? It's time to test your strength, willpower and endurance! Forget the dumbbells, forget the treadmill and forget your yoga mat. Go out, get wild, get muddy and unleash the warrior in you ^_^

I Have Discounts Waiting For You All

This is where you have to stop everything you're doing and quickly assemble your army because I am gonna help you save more when you buy your tickets! For your info the current ticket tier is RM98 per pax. 

You wanna save RM18? USE MY COUPON CODE! It is limited to the first 50 readers of archereverdeen.com so be fast okay? Weii you can use that RM18 to buy a nice dinner alright! Here's the limited coupon codes special for my readers :

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If you have been closely following my social media posts, you'll know that I'm actually a very active person and I rarely have the time to relax. My busy schedule of working full time and also attending lectures after work or during the weekend does not stop the definition of active there. Whenever I am not working or attending lectures, you can see on my Instagram that I am also a sportsperson, regardless of indoor or outdoor activities. This kind of active lifestyle requires me to always stay energised so that I'm always at my peak. I keep myself hydrated by drinking at least 2L of plain water per day, but that is not enough to supply me with the needed energy booster. So, what do I do?

I decided to approach and befriend Taurus ;) as a new player in the market, Taurus might look like its old pal in a blue/silver can with some fighting bulls on it but Taurus is different than them in certain ways!

Certified Halal by JAKIM

As an energy drink brand sold in Malaysia, the makers of Taurus have been careful and considerate in the making of Taurus so that it can be enjoyed by everyone in Malaysia regardless of religious constraints. The ingredients in Taurus are all approved by JAKIM to be Halal and you can refer their product Halal certification code JAKIM/(S)/(22.00)/492/2/ 1 004-06/2014 to shoo away all your worries :)

Affordable Price Tag

If you are familiar with other brands energy drinks in local market, you will know that most of them are priced above RM5 per can and sometimes getting 2 cans will cost you more than RM10 already, which is quite bank-breaking considering the bad economy we're having recently. Turn to Taurus and you can get it at just RM4.80 per can. According to Taurus team, you are only advised to take 2 cans per day in case you really need to have more than one drink. So, 2 cans only cost you RM8.40 and hey, that's cheap!

A Taste That Will Keep You Coming Back For It

Before I met Taurus, I never liked consuming energy drinks because they all tasted horrible for me. However, I found that I am liking Taurus Energy Drink's taste because of the fruity flavour and it does not taste overly sweet at all. It is carbonated and caffeine laden at a safe proportion so, apart from giving me the much needed energy boost, it tastes so fun that I don't mind having a second serving when I need to!

My Date With Taurus

During my first date with Taurus, we played Laser Tag with a group of fun humans and Taurus was the bomb! We had 2 rounds of Laser Tag game and we did not feel tired at all though the battle was so hardcore as it involves lots of running and we sweat like nobody's business in the arena! During our break time before the second battle, we were treated with chilled Taurus Energy Drink and I swear that was the best drink I ever had to quench my thirst and to power up my used energy for the battle. 

I then brought Taurus with me to another energy-draining event where I had a military style obstacle race. Running 8km and going through 15 obstacles, hiking a hill, cross country and carrying 15kg log on my shoulders in 2 hours drained me to the last bits. Thanks to Taurus, I got instantly powered up after the race and I was able to walk around smiling happily flashing my finisher's medal. If it's not for Taurus I might have been found slumping with a sour, tired face under the tent.  Thank you Taurus for being the best energy companion for me!

If you're an active human being who is always on the run like me, I definitely want you to go to 7-Eleven and get yourself a can of Taurus Energy Drink as your on-the-go energy booster. Remember, you only need a maximum of 2 cans per day as the content of Taurus Energy Drink is already carefully measured by their makers to help our body rejuvenate and power up after tiring activities so drink up wisely ya? Dont forget to tag #TaurusED and #TauTakTaurus whenever you decide to grace your social media posts with Taurus in the picture ^_^ have fun and keep yourself #TaurusED!

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Watsons did it again! The famous health and beauty retailer managed to flock 5360 participants for their Watsons Move Your Body Zumba event at Sunway Lagoon  on 22nd October 2016. The health initiative had successfully attained the Malaysia Book of Record for the Largest Participation for Glow in The Dark Zumba. The event was also a timely celebration for Watson's group 175th anniversary celebration.

Held at Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach, zumba-goers had a fun night sweating it all out with Zumba Fitness, the governing body for Zumba worldwide leading the show. Watsons Move Your Body Zumba 2016 was the third instalment of this series and it has become an iconic event to provide Watsons customers with an unforgettable session with renowned instructors and top DJs to entertain them throughout the night.

This thematic Zumba beach party with 'Glow in The Dark' theme was hosted by Arnold from Hitz FM who started the event with stage activities and lucky draws before the session began with 2 Zumba Education Specialists, David Velez (Columbia) and Michael Thomas (Australia) leading the crowd for one hour. The event ended with a presentation of Malaysia Book of Records certificate before the the stage was taken for a non-stop DJ spinning by top DJ line up including Jakeman & Skeletor, Leng Yein, Chuckiess & Whackboi and H3.

For more information please visit www.watsons.com.my/moveyourbody