My Lose Weight Blog

Men's Health & Gym

2009-03-18T23:21:00.000-07:00

Some updates:
I tried the dragon boat race - which was one of the events in the Men's Health - Are You Men's Health Competition.

That plus learning the muay thai a few weeks back has been great experience.

Anyway, back in Malacca, I've hit the gym quite regularly (every 2 days). Feels good.

But the funny thing, I've put on weight! I guess it's the good Malacca food. Can't believe that in China & KK there's not weight gain... but here, I've put up 1 kg. In fact, I'm surprised as I don't think I'm eating that much.

This is clearly not good for my mission to lose weight :( (now at 86.5kg).

The journey continues... at least I can say the rythm for the gym is there. I hope to keep that up :)

Trips And Men's Health

2009-03-02T09:41:00.000-08:00

Good news - the KK & Kuching trip, I didn't put on weight despite the good food! Wow! That is such pleasant surprise!

And now that I'm back, however after 1 week of gym, I'm feeling the exhaustion of work + exercise. Hence, the mix of swim.. but even that gets tiring. Maybe its work.

But I know I can't give up.... especially with this new challenge - now that I'm in the Are You Men's Health Enough!

Honestly, with all the fitness levels I'll be going through, I need to hit the gym more!

I just hope this can be a good motivation... and in a way, keep me in shape! haha :)

1 Kg of CNY Goodies

2009-02-12T10:17:00.000-08:00

It's common for me to gain weight during Christmas, Mooncake Festival... and CNY! As hard as I tried, the good food was just so hard to resist... sigh.

So, it's a ding dong yo-yo battle once more! (what a big challenge!)

On the slightly positive side, I'm glad it's not the usual 2 kg I usually add on. But then, even this is bad... bad that now I'm back to 86.5kg.

And now that I'm away once again for a week, I wonder what's next. Hopefully the much walks will help! (though the food is way a distraction!)

Adjusting

2009-02-09T07:23:00.000-08:00

From my previous post, it's a bit tiring having to adjust each time I travel back and forth from city to city.

And cos of tiredness from the journey, the gym do take a back seat at times or many times. Really guilty!

It's been bout a week since I last gym, and... I hope to go back tomorrow for a good run

Btw, I wonder what's my weight now - with the CNY over, but surprisingly some saying I've lost weight? (I wonder how). Update tomorrow!

Gym & Swim During CNY

2009-02-02T09:47:00.000-08:00

The CNY has made the gym in my hometown to close for the whole week. So there was no gym. And to make matters 'worse', I've been having goodies all week long! (how not to?).

Then once again, the guilt sinks in... so on Sunday, I planned to go to the gym, but the timing was different from what they stated. As I really wanted to go for an exercise, I did the next best thing - a swim.

And swim I did - which made me very tired in the night. I'm not sure if it's because I swam non stop or is it because of the 1.5 week break of non exercise.

Then today I went to the gym (had to go before 5pm, as the gym closes at this odd hour during CNY). The treadmill run felt surprisingly quite ok. And felt good going to the gym.

However, I have a concern... that is the hols, travels and now work (outstation) kinda interrupts the gym sessions and this diet program.

For now, the solution is to not give up and put in as much gym time possible. Let's hope it works :)

Have I Really Lost Weight?

2009-01-16T09:37:00.000-08:00

I went to the gym 2 days ago, and I couldn't believe the scale - it showed a kilo down, now to 85.3kg!

Honestly, I knew I've been eating a lil less prior, but to lose 1 kg within a week was a bit unbelievable.

But then, even friends are saying I've lost weight which is good.

However, the past 2 days of stress made me really eat a lot - the sudden hunger. I just hope it doesn't spoil the celebrations!

It's A Swim

2009-01-11T05:35:00.000-08:00

Today is a Sunday and I couldn't bring myself to the gym. But I know that I have to build up the momentum again.

So, I did the next best thing - going for a swim.

I've always liked swimming and it makes me feel recharged.

And though, I know that swimming don't really burn as much fat as running the treadmill, but still, it keeps me fit :)

0.5kg up

2009-01-09T17:36:00.000-08:00

Good news & bad news - first, the bad news. As expected, there's an increase in weight after the trip.

The 'good news' is that the weight increase is much less than expected - at 0.5kg compared to what I had envision 2kg!

Actually I'm surprised as when I got back - many were saying I lost weight (which I didn't believe either), but also, the pants felt loose (now - I wonder how come).

Well, now that 'judgement' is out, the next step and first target - to lose this extra 0.5kg. Hopefully soon!

Judgement Day

2009-01-09T02:57:00.000-08:00

It's 5 days back from trip, and I'm well rested. And am now ready to hit back to the gym.

And I know today will be the judgement day to see if I've put on, or lost weight during the trip.

Report back soon! :)

Looking Forward To Gym Again

2009-01-03T16:23:00.000-08:00

I've never really been more eager to go back because I want to continue my lose weight program. It's one of the things on my mind.

But before I go back, I must get prepared with the 'gained weight in this trip' questions. That I'm sure is coming!

But even when back, there is the adjustment period, which may take a few days (jet lag, catching up with work). Usually I'll need a short rest after a holiday, and hope it will be fast enough so that I can start the gym again sometime this week.

Walking Lots

2008-12-31T21:35:00.000-08:00

An update on the gym in the hotel - I didn't go! Well not because I was lazy, but the hotel gym was spoiled!

Honestly, I'm left 'stranded' - I can't jog in the cold weather here! And I'm feeling really worried (that guilt feeling). I have this guilt feeling cos despite trying to cut down on meals, but I still do eat a fair bit of things on this trip.

The only consolation I have is that I have many walks. Yes, I walk, walk & walk. So hopefully that can considered a form of exercise? - it's the least I can do.

But in any case, it's the New Year, and I'm looking forward to a great one, with weight loss as one of my New Year's resolutions! (and I'm writing this down).

Diet Disturb By Holiday

2008-12-27T06:05:00.000-08:00

I thought I have all things in place to fight this battle - having winter holiday yet maintaining weight.

But, it doesn't seem to work proper and I must admit this guilt.

With me on holiday - visiting places I've never been before, I've been so tempted to try the local food they offer.

Then there's the cold weather which makes me eat more.

These have been giving me guilt feelings each time I eat. And I really try to order the least I could... but still I know it's more than what I should on this diet.

And if those are not enough, I've not been to the gym the past week since I've been here. Though there are lots of walking, I don't think it can make up for that.

Arghhh. The feeling of guilt and worried of how much weight gain! - I've resigned that this hols I'll have some weight gain (just hope it's not more than where I started).

Well, tomorrow I'm checking into a hotel with a gym - I better start the gym again to continue on this weight loss program... losing weight sure is tough!

Equip For Battle

2008-12-23T08:35:00.000-08:00

I realised that I need to take steps to not eat too much in this cold weather... before the meter goes 'kaboom'!

The first step I did - to wear 4 pieces of shirts including 2 jackets!

Now with that on, I'm like 'superhero' - seriously. While many still shiver & run (or walk superly fast), I can remain calm most of the time! Hooray!

And that means less times to the cafes & restaurants - another good move!

Finally, I'm cutting back on the food in the restaurants (though I still eat the local delicacies).

I'm ready for this battle in the icy cold weather - bring it on! :)

Fighting With The Weather

2008-12-22T18:11:00.000-08:00

Ok, its tough out here in the cold. Im not used to this -2 degrees to 4 degrees daily.

I take a short walk, and I feel like 'freezing' - really. So I take very short walks and a lot of stops for some hot drinks.

And sometimes, it's not just drinks - but with hot steamy food as well.

Then I go at the back of my mind - "Hey, am I overeating?"... and the urge of "But..."

The battle to lose weight is already difficult.... and at this cold weather, it's only tougher.

I'm sure there has been some weight gain with all the eatings.

The 'battle' continues....

Hope The Cold Weather Don't Control Me

2008-12-20T21:12:00.000-08:00

Last time I was in China during the cold season, I ate very little. Yet, when I got back - I was a lil shocked... as in fact I've gained weight!

Apparently those eating less didn't really help (ok maybe it did make the scale don't increase so much). But to increase weight - that was really surprising.

And now I'm back here in this cold weather - there are negative degrees! Hooray in a way to experience it again, but then again, it's really cold.

And already I'm munching & slurping on some hot stuff every so often.

I just hope that I maintain the tiny bits munches and not be overblown when back! Cos it's all nice when you are a bit round in the cold weather, but it ain't gonna look good back in sunny land. Haha!

My First Interval Training

2008-12-18T09:22:00.000-08:00

With blogger friends' - FoongPC's & Angie's advise, I tried out interval training.

Actually I think I've read about interval training somewhere before.

And in fact, I've seen some other gym goers doing so too. I've seen many times people who run so fast, the slow down much. I knew that that was something I should learn.

Anyway, so I tried it today. I'm not sure if my technique is right, but well I did just that - increasing my speed and then doing some slower ones in between. And I managed to actually run faster a bit - well to 8.4 and then slower to 6.8.

And I think it is working cos it was tiring! I'm surprised cos the average speed would be around the same to what I usually do (7.4-7.6).

On another note, today is my second day going to the gym slightly earlier. I didn't had the full usual workout but I'm glad I managed to squeeze in time for this.

And I think it's paying off - well, losing 0.1 kg is a bonus heh? :)

Need To Put In More Gym Time

2008-12-16T06:52:00.001-08:00

Today was a good workout - which I did this afternoon. This is one of the rare times I go to the gym this early.

But with rather flexible work timing and uncompormising evenings (usually for meetings), this was the best time.

It has been nearly 10 days or so without the gym and I felt the guilt. And true enough, the weighing scale didn't move - still the same. Had I gone to the gym, I think it would be reduced (but I'm lucky it didn't gained too!).

Anyway, I'm glad to have made the choice to go to the gym.

Now I need to do is to put in more gym time throughout the week. Discipline and objective of losing weight in mind will help - though it sure is tough.

Afternoon Gym

2008-12-16T00:25:00.000-08:00

I've got no other choice - with such a hectic schedule the past weeks - with work, sandwiched between classes.... I hardly had time to gym.

So today (in just a while), I'll be heading to the gym. It's my first time going at this hour.

Just hope for a good workout and a good scale!

Still The Same Weight

2008-12-06T07:38:00.000-08:00

Like the last week, the scale didn't really changed. Well, losing 0.1kg is not much of a hype huh?

It's really tough this Christmas period! So many cookies and cakes everywhere!

I'm still eating less for meals, but so tempted to eat all these sweet stuffs!

And once after Christmas, the next big hurdle - Chinese New Year!

I hit the gym twice this week. Guess I need to add another soon...!

1 Chocolate Too Many?

2008-12-02T18:58:00.000-08:00

That's what I thought last week after going to the gym. It's year end time, and lots of chocolates everywhere - just too tempting! And I had my share of merri-ness!

Anyway, luckily the scale remained. I hope it still do this week!

Another 1Kg Down - Without Exercise!

2008-11-25T18:45:00.000-08:00

I couldn't believe the scale when I saw it.

Work has been so hectic, with really no evening time for the gym. So the only best way was to eat less...

But didn't I expect would I loose another 1kg to 86 now.

What an achievement! But no celebrations huh... though it's so tempting! Nvm, let the weight lost as a counter to the crave for food!

Lost 1 Over Kg!

2008-11-18T20:21:00.000-08:00

Without the gym for 1 week because of work, it becomes scary to look at the weighing machine...

I expected the weight to remain... but when I saw the scale.. it went down by over 1 kg! Woaaa!

I guess cutting on the rice has helped played a part.

This is good news - need to continue loosing 1-2 kg every 2 weeks or so! And now that I'm back in the gym, I'm looking fwd to it!

Big!

2008-11-15T20:43:00.001-08:00

Been getting comments from people who just seen my pics & now seeing me in person:
"Wow didnt' know you are so.... huge!"

And from relatives:
"You are much bigger huh?"

Well, luckily they didn't see me a few weeks back!

Need to continue loosing a bit of weight, and just be a bit fitter.

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Come to look at it, the exercise & gym does make one feel good...!

Hard To Control Especially When Invited

2008-11-12T05:18:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, a friend invited me for dinner. Now, while it's nice to get together, but the thing is when you are invited, you are usually treated... and treated well!

The food was really good, and like I said, I was really treated so much - it was as if I was the only one eating!

And from food to dessert (how could I say no - it would have been impolite, no?).

But somehow I felt full, and couldn't eat as much as usual - is the stomach finally getting smaller? haha (I hope so!).

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And with work creeping up the past few days, the only way I could think of is to really try to eat less. Still no gym till today. Hopefully tomorrow.

No Donuts Or Durians!

2008-11-10T07:02:00.000-08:00

First it was no donuts... sigh, they are always so tempting. Passed a few shops, but had to keep my temptations!

And then next came my favourite - durians! Again, I had to try not to look! (I thought I saw S$2 for a packet - so cheap!)...

Ok, discipline discipline - need to eat right to loose weight and that means less sugar!

First Step Of Eating Less

2008-11-09T20:22:00.000-08:00

Ok, first the guilt - had chocolates! I know that doesn't fall in any diet program...

But I've cut on rice - aim to cut 20% of rice intake. For dinner I only had chicken meat. And I must say, hunger came in at night - but managed to stay out of food.

And I actually went swimming. Been a while since I swam, preferring to gym as I thought it will burn more calories that way.

But being Sunday, the gym closes early - so the next best choice was swimming.

It was 10 direct non stop laps - quite an achievement knowing that I haven't been swimming for a while now. Maybe the stamina from the gym helped.

Why I'm Creating This Blog

2008-11-07T23:48:00.001-08:00

I've always hovered around the weight of 78-80kg since 1/ 19 years old. In 2005, I somehow did a miracle of loosing weight to a rather light 70-72kg! (my thinnest ever since like 13 years old).

78kg is the ideal weight for me as my BMI will be in between the zone - though on the higher end of that zone. But it's fine as I think the weight suites me.

However, in the past 12 months or so, I've been putting on a lot of weight - mainly due to the stress from work. I remember the scale going from 78 to 80 then 82/84 and even to a high 90kg... and now at 88kg!

That is like 10kg in the past 1 year. I still look ok I guess, though many have commented on my 'sudden' weight gain.

So, I know that I have to do something. It's been a battle and I don't want to go alone. That's why I'm starting this blog to track my progress as I start my weigh loss program back to my 'ideal' weight - in between 78-80kg.

I'm not following any specific formula, but just to do more exercise and eat healthier (which is really tough as I like good food!).

Throughout I'll share what I'm doing in terms of exercise and food intake.

Let's start the journey...