At last!

Weight loss at last! I cant believe it actually happened! I have lost 0.5 kg, and only in 3 days. Now no one can convince me its water or muscle weight. I worked so so hard for this. Putting in 130 minutes of aerobics and 30 of conditioning each day.

Just as i had thought-it was my diet that was holding me back. For the past three days i upped my water intake and it actually helped me feel less hungry hence making it easier to avoid junk food. Ive been eating pretty much the same stuff but avoided margarine, juice, cookies and biscuits which were pretty much part of my daily diet.

But the one thing that has really helped is slowing myself down. My plan had been to lose atleast 1kg a week and when i maintained my 75 for 3 solid weeks you can just imagine my disappointment.

Well, after reading several success stories i noted that most of the ladies who managed to lose weight and keep it off took from 6 months to one year to do it. This way they were able to change their habits slowly. I have settled on 8 months and by my calculations, if i lose 2.5 kg per month/0.5kg a week, i will reach my goal weight of 55kgs by september 2010.

Billy Blanks Cardio Circuit 2- Another Notch In My Belt!

Do you remember the tale of my 9 aerobic Dvds? Well, i decided i wasnt gonna let them gather dust. I decided to do each one for 7 days. The first in the series was to be Billy Blanks Cardio Circuit 2.

This Dvd really kicked my ass but it just may be cuz i was really unfit. For 7days i did that and a one hour walk on most days. Though the scale did not budge by the end of the 7days, my bro mentioned that my arms were looking more toned and asked if i had been lifting weights. Actually by then i hadnt started my arm conditioning programme so i was thrilled.

Anyway, though my weight has remained the same, i have gained more confidence and feel that my physical fitness has improved. My knees dont hurt as much though the are still noisy when i climb stairs or squat.

I have managed to form a habit of waking up at 5am to do my aerobics and im proud of that. I like that time because of privacy which enables me to concentrate better on what im doing. Also anytime i dont do my exercise i just feel like something is missing. I am transforming myself from a couch potato to a fitness junkie and loving it!

Now the one thing standing between me and my ideal body is my horrible diet. I know i need to change so im working on it from today. This week i am doing Gay Gasper's aerobics for dummies, one of my old time favourites. I will combine that with a one hour walk daily and a sensible diet and let you know how it goes in 7days.

I Want To Introduce You To The Food Monster!

Yep! Thats me, hopefully soon to be the old me. I have this peculiar relationship with food. According to the little research ive done online, i happen to be an emotional eater. Now, most people use food to comfort themselves when sad or stressed but i use it for any emotion, sad, stressed,anxious, happy u name it. This means that im always eating.

I also tend to think about food a lot and crave carbs especially white/refined carbs with lots of sugar. Obviously not very good for weight loss. I dont salty snacks. Maybe i should be grateful i dont like both, otherwise i would be as big as a house by now.

Anyway, i just have to confess that i have a problem with my diet. My ability and commitment to exercise is brilliant. For example today I did my Billy Blanks Tae Bo Cardio Circuit 2 then had a one hour walk. In the evening i had a little weight lifting session to tone my arms. Its beyond me why i cant commit to a healthy, low calorie diet. I just cannot resist empty calories esp bread, biscuits, cakes and cookies. Everytime i try to go off them i feel like my life is dull, full of gloom with nothing to look forward to. Im currently trying to find ways to make my days more satisfying without food.

Another thing that has almost had me in tears today is the fact that through out the day i was able to control my calories but one little slip up just precipitated a downward spiral that just made nonsense of all my effort today. This is a very common scenario and often ends in disappointment and me giving up.

However, it is quite clear that right now i do not have the luxury of quitting. Im a 25 year old, 5'3 tall weighing 75kg or 163 pounds with a 42 inch tummy (please note that i havent even had a baby yet). Im at my highest weight and my knees hurt when i stand after sitting for sometime. I suspect that my 7kg weight gain may have a part to play in that but im going to see a doctor just to be sure im healthy.

Anyway my point is i cannot quit as it is no longer an option. I must find ways to reign in my appetite. I have to lose 20 pounds. I just gotta.

Just had to report that i didnt lose any weight last week though i really was desperate to as i was going for a friend's graduation party. None the less i had fun. I also continued with my cardio streak which is good. The only thing i have to do now is to watch my diet see how it goes this week.