I’ve always had a hard time dealing with weight, ever since I was a kid.
And it was no different when I was in college.
I must’ve weighed 65-66 kg here. Sigh.
Nolah, this picture is not counted. :)
When the ex bf and I separated in September 2008, the weight issue dig deeper. That’s when I decided that ‘enough is enough’.
1. I started exercising with Wii Fit. (Did Yoga and Strength training about 30 mins each session, twice a week)
2. I changed my eating habits. (Eat wholewheat bread with cheese and a slice of chicken ham for breakfast, boiled noodles with broccoli and egg for lunch, bread again for dinner. No rice or only eat brown rice, no Oishi Green Tea and Lays)
I was about 63 kg when this picture was taken in October 2008.
Taken on the same month. I remember this picture – it was the day that I felt that I’ve lost some weight (because I could fit the white jacket just nicely). That also began my fascination for belts :)
In December 2008, I was about 60-61 kg. My arms were slowly getting smaller.
Late January 2009, I was just below 60 kg – arms definitely smaller, and my pants was quite loose! And sporting a short haircut after decades…I really started enjoying how I feel about my body and about myself.
Vday’s, February 2009 – I was about 57-58 kg. I love how I could bring it with a short skirt, hehe! :)
In late March – early April 2009, I was about 56 kg. Never felt soooo good with a flat stomache.
April 18, 2009 – the April babies were celebrated at Secret Recipe, Warisan Square. I remember weighing myself at home that night — I was 55 kg. (probably lost from all the running and stress hahahahaha)
May 2009 – I felt I could conquer the world. Still 55 kg…then.Oi I love my arms here! :)
So you asked, What happen?
Sigh.
As I reflect about the months after that, especially in late November right through January, w-ell:
I lost control of my eating habits.
(It doesn’t help the fact I stopped exercising with Wii Fit, because I had to return the TV to the original owner -__-)
I can draw up several reasons:
1. I had a sudden inkling to drink Pepsi every time I went out to eat.
2. Return to Lays-gorging (dang it those 20-baht packets!)
3. I skipped breakfast.
4. Ate out more often than usual. (More white rice)
My routine was really thrown off the track. And really, there’s nobody I can blame but myself because really, if I was discipline enough, I could have made it. I could have maintained 55 kg.
But hey, maintaining your weight is just as hard as losing them. True story.
AND I PLAN TO GET BACK IN SHAPE – Yes, I’m going to try lose the weight that I gained!
(and the fact I’m making this public, well, I’m feeling more accountable then! Hehe)
So today, this morning, I weighed myself.
(I know it looks like 59, but I had to tilt forward what, hehe)
This is Deanna on Wednesday, February 3, 2010.
Let me tell you why I’m doing this again:
(before you give me ‘Deanna, beauty on the outside doesn’t matter’ bla bla bla)
Before 2009, the last time I was 55 kg was 8 years ago…that’s right, EIGHT. I finished my high school and I just entered college.
When my weight went down to 55 kg last year…
I felt so light. After such a long time.
I felt stronger. Like I could do things faster, better…especially in the physical aspect.
And of course, of course – to be able to fit in my fave pair of shorts or a top that I haven’t worn for a long time (and thank God I haven’t thrown them out!)…it was just pure bliss. I felt good.
That kind of feeling…I won’t be able to describe to you exactly how good it feels to be lighter. Especially coming from my background, who’s always been challenged with weight.
So how I’m going to do this again?
I’ll repeat what I did last year.
1. I’m back to eating breakfast (wholewheat bread with a slice of cheese).
2. I’m back to eating lunch at home.
My standard lunch meal – Boiled broccoli, (asparagus), (salmon balls) with Japanese green noodles and soft-boiled egg. Mix them with sesame oil, soy sauce and black pepper powder. Yum! :)
3. I will resume back to Wii Fitting…as soon as I get a TV (crosses fingers). (Well since I walk to my office, back to home for lunch, return to office, then back to home again the evening…that’ll be my workout so far)
I also need to
1. Stop snacking (as in, bye bye, 20baht Lays!)
2. NO MORE PEPSI and OISHI GREEN TEA/LIPTON/ETC.
3. Do not have dinner 2 hours before sleeping.
At least, for the next few months lah…:). I know it’s not easy to do all things at one go (actually, it’s not advisable…because you might not stick through the routine!). So I’ll take one thing at the time:
I had my last Lipton Ice Tea this morning.
Early January 2010
So here’s to a new (future) me! Will be updating regularly on my progress…I hope I can pull through.