Hello! So, I've been getting questions from people whenever they see me after a long time and it goes like, "How did you lose so much weight?" And stuff like that, and I'd just say, "Oh! I just exercise regularly and eat healthy." Which is basically it! But I decided to go more into it and how I started out and stuff like that. I have a jumbled out mind when it comes to things to say so.. I hope I won't jumble up things in this blog post. Actually, I think I would but nevermind. As long as it makes sense.
Well, I've always been considered "big" or "plump" but people/myself try to make myself feel better by saying, "you're just tall" Well, I know that I was never fat. I was just.. unfit. And I've always told myself, "if you worked out a bit more, you'll look better etc etc." but I never did. I didn't even bother. There were days where I'd be satisfied with my body, and days where I wasn't.
Anyway, I started out having this "healthy" lifestyle on a Tuesday/Monday, August 2012. It all started when I decided to go for a jog. I would normally discourage myself to go for jogs because I felt "embarrassed" of what people would think.. and thinking back, it was such a silly thing to think! But my mum motivated me to just go for a jog. I told her that I felt embarrassed going for a jog and she said, "What for? Just go for it." and it hit me that it was my body that was running and it was for my own good and for my health and I don't run to please anyone but myself! So.. I went for my first jog ever alone and it felt REALLY NICE AND AMAZING AND I LOVED IT SO MUCH and I wanted to do more. So I did it more.. And then I began to eat healthy and stopped eating food from the school's canteen. I honestly really dislike what they serve at the school's canteen. But hey, at least I managed to have my share of unhealthy, yummy, fried unhealthy, processed food before I actually realized that they're so bad for health. So kids, eat in moderation but you've gotta get yo ass of those food. But it's all up to you he he. But try to eat more fuits and vegetable and less deep fried food and stuff and processed food too yeah. You can watch "Food for a change." To see how bad processed, preserved canned food are etc etc etc. But eat in moderation laaaaaa.
And I remember during my second jog, there was this aunty that would cheer me on and give me thumbs up and other people too! And I felt really happy and motivated about it. It really did lift my mood up and it just felt, really nice! Getting motivation and being motivated when you're tired. Anyway, it all started from that first jog. And I'm really grateful for it. And the more I jogged each day, the more satisfied I felt with myself and my being and my health and stuff like that.
Brb I've got to help my mum take out the clothes.
Okay done, I helped her separate the laundry too!
Okay so anyway, what I've realized is that, the only person and the only thing to keep you motivated is
you and
your mind and
yourself. It's all in your head to tell you whether you can do it or not. But please, always tell yourself that you can do it! Because, the sky is really your limit to push yourself to be a better you. And also to do something that you never think you could do. It's all mental strength, and also mental strength to build body strength. So when you equate it, it's mental strength for your body and your spirit. Everything is in your mind really.. How you feel, what you do, what you think you could do. It's all in your mind, and how you view things. It really does reflect on your life.
Wowowow there's so much to say this might get messy.
Anyway, I decided to stop eating deep fried food and processed food (I loved them so much yum yum yum) because of the oil and fat content, and as some of you know, it's always 80%/70% diet and 20%/30% exercise to be fit/healthy or whatever. I ate more fruits, more fish, more vegetable and lowered down my carbs and drank loads more of water (I love water it's the best thing ever y'all). Click
here to read up the benefits of water B) Oh and also, I made sure I had breakfast
every morning because breakfast is really important and some people say that they just can't eat breakfast in the morning BUT IT'S ALL IN DA MIND, REALLY. We have breakfast for a reason. Okay, so click
here to read up the importance of breakfast! And once you start eating healthy, you don't want to stop, because when you eat healthy, you know that you're feeding your body with healthy stuff. And it's so important to love your body enough to supply it with vitamins and nutrients! :)
Well, I do eat crap once in a while, because we have to eat food good for your health and also good for your soul :)
There are times, I have to admit, where I'd go overboard with my diet.. Oh wait, speaking of diet. I hate how people misconcept the meaning of "diet" it doesn't simply mean, eat less, or eat nothing at all. It simply means.. having a balanced and well nourished diet. Having the right amount of vegetables, protein, carbs etc etc. So don't starve yourself because if you do starve yourself.. how's your body gonna learn how to burn those fats? And your metabolism would be pretty messed up. And it's really bad for your health and stuff so don't ok. Have a balanced diet. Have loads of fruits and nuts and water for snacks. Oh and sometimes, you could be thirsty instead of hungry, so drink water to know if you're really hungry. Yeah water. WATER. But it's important to eat after every three hours and by that I meant healthy snacks! In small portions (nuts and fruits and etc) to fuel your body (but make sure your portion's moderate) to booooost your metabolism! :)
ANYWAY, yeah, sometimes I'd go overboard with my diet and stuff. And like I'd feel crap if I think I've eaten too much or if I've eaten crap and I know that it wasn't good for my body to think that way, but I still decided to think that way. And yeah, it wasn't good for my body and my mind and for me. And yeah, I began to realize that, whatever I eat, and whatever I put into my body, I shouldn't regret or whatever. It was my choice and my decision at that moment and I shouldn't regret it. Because like they say, one crap meal won't affect your health or make you gain or anything, same as one good meal. I don't know how to say it properly, but don't regret what you eat, and even if you think you're gonna regret, always think before you eat and make the right decision. And it's okay, to eat junk once in awhile, it's okay. It's also okay to fulfill your cravings. Because we only live once (lol) which is true, and being healthy is a life style, and by life style, I mean by having a balance in everything you do.
And also, don't worry so much on the scale on your weighing machine. It's not about the numbers or whatever. It's about your health and stuff like that. It's about exercising and having a healthy diet. It's about nourishing your body and taking care of your body. It's about loving yourself, and loving what you have and always striving to improve yourself more and more.
Anyway, I should stop saying anyway, but I was shocked when I saw these pictures of myself before.. Wait let me find a before and after picture!
These were before (I'm choosing these pictures cuz I'm wearing the same outift lol) :
These pictures were taken during June I think..
And after! :
These pictures were taken during December!
Anyway, that's about it! Because I've been getting questions and stuff, so I decided to share it with you guys! And stuff :) If there's any questions or anything you can comment below or whatever. I'd really like to help :)
