Weight Loss Update--12 Kilos Gone!

Yes! It's been a heck of a ride but I'm so glad this weight loss journey I started during the last quarter of 2007 is moving along quite well. Sorry, it's not my intention to brag, never has been. I'm just super excited about the latest 2 kilos that I shed in the past couple of weeks. My weight kind of stayed the same in January so it's quite thrilling to finally make some progress once more.

Here’s my secret: healthier choices+healthier lifestyle=healthier you. It's true what celebs say, you really have to overhaul your entire lifestyle in order to get consistent results. Junk foods are a thing of the past. Not so much when it comes to pastries and ice cream though. And pasta... sigh! I guess I'll never be able to turn my back on lasagna and spaghetti. Oh well, I can live with that.

Next up, regular gym visits. My flabby arms and tummy need TONING, pronto! Can't wait to hear what my old trainers, Ramil and Jackie, have to say about my long overdue visit to their gym. Can't believe it's been 6 years already. That's how long I've avoided their gym when back in college I was one of their most frequent and ardent clients. Aerobics, PRT, even karate, I did all that. Too bad I stopped. That's when I started ballooning like crazy. Hopefully, this time I can follow through on this crazy adventure. Can't wait! Wish me luck, dearest pals. I'm sure going to need it if I'm going to live up to my December 2008 pledge.

Five Kilos Gone (Part Deux)

"WHAT?!?" I literally shouted when I stepped on the scale tonight. That comment made by one of our local grocery store (La Nueva) managers that I had lost some weight was ringing in my ears all night so I decided to finally step on my scale after a seven-day absence. (I honestly thought it was merely "pity compliment" cuz I was all alone eating one lonely little hash brown.)

I can't believe the title I'm using for this blog is actually appropriate this time. I'm a bit incredulous because I still feel bloated from the holidays. Not counting PMS (and then menopause, as my friend Riri so candidly puts it), that is. Still incredulous because this latest "report" by my trusty scale is unbelievable.

Seriously!

But then, my loyal purple scale has never let me down. Hmmm... I guess this walking addiction of mine is finally paying off? This is amazing news considering that I’ve been indulging on ice cream with my officemates the whole time. I guess when you learn to forgive yourself for your excesses you’ll learn to live a happy, worry-free life.

This is such amazing news! I'll definitely take this as a positive boost to my healthy living regimen. Although Ms. Tara Boyance's sit-up regimen might prove handy too… such a great advice from such a generous friend. December 2008 goal, here I come! (I hope.) Wish me luck! :)

Five Kilos Gone

Ok. It's more than that. I just wanted to pay homage to my favorite Heroes episode, "Five Years Gone." To be exact, it's 15 lbs gone (and counting!), not 5 kilos. And a few inches off my waist as well.
But that's not the best part! It's the news that i got yesterday, outlined in a small paper sent by PrimeCare, which I shared with anyone who was willing (or polite enough) to listen.

My cholesterol levels (good, bad, triglycerides) are now in the normal range. Yipee! And I didn't even have to take any overpriced anti-cholesterol medication. Take that, Crestor! 

I think our manager Frauline hit the mark when she said that my new team's Monday deadline has something to do with this breakthrough. I guess editing four final newsletter drafts in one day does burn a whole bunch of calories. Not to mention running up and down the stairs at home and at the office each day.

I guess this borders on over-sharing again; been doing a lot of that lately. I'm just very pleased with the progress I've made when it comes to my health. And to think all I had to do was eat less and walk more. It's that simple. No secrets. No need to starve myself, or fracture my other shoulder with rigorous workout regimens, or undergo liposuction or stomach stapling. (I know, Ewwww and Ouch!!!)
Seriously! My lifelong experience of frequent illnesses and losing thousands of money to doctors and pharmacies was enough motivation for me. I didn't even need a guy to be inspired. That's why I tell anyone who asks—I simply made a lifestyle change—and got a whole new outlook in the process.

One more thing... Praise the Lord! He truly makes all things possible. 