I launched the Goddess Project last August in preparation for a very good friend's wedding on May next year (2013). At the same time, I want to slim down a bit because (1) I want to be able to wear the clothes that I want to, (2) I can feel the fat embracing my internal organs already (unhealthy) and (3) my boyfriend's bitter ex-girlfriend has a knack of name-calling and there was a time that she actually called me a pig. I didn't take it bad actually because pigs are very nice and sweet. But when I go shopping, all I can buy are shoes and bags because I get frustrated when I try on clothes that don't fit. So yeah, I have to really slim down.
October is about to melt and three months after I launched the Goddess Project, I am still nowhere near my target weight loss. I think I may have even gained a few pounds. Which is why when I saw my social calendar this upcoming holiday season, I knew I have to fast-track this Goddess Project thing. It doesn't just start and end with weight loss, because there are some other things that need polishing too.
So as of now, I have two significant weddings to attend to before the year ends. It was supposed to be three but apparently the first one was called off (yikes!). I don't know the nitty-gritty details yet but that was what I heard from the grapevine. The next is an uncle's wedding in Tagaytay. And then a childhood friend's wedding here in Laguna. Hmmm... I should try to catch the bouquet in one of them, yes? Hahaha!
Although I am not part of the bridal entourage in those two weddings, and I have no intention of stealing the show, I want to be pleasant to look at. And from now to the two weddings, I have roughly around two months to get myself into shape. Which is a good thing because after December, I have another five months to fit into the goddess gown for the May 2013 wedding.
I guess it's goodbye frappucinos and cheeseburgers for now. For now.
Hi Noah. First of all, thanks for the pieces of advice these last few days re my dad. It's still an ongoing struggle between our emotions and what's practical and best for him..
ReplyDeleteLet me at least try to help with your dilemma here.
As of today, I've already lost 10 lbs. I started noong August 27. At my heaviest after my D&C and yes, cheeseburgers and big US food servings, I was 180 lbs. Maybe even more. So yes, 170 lbs na ako.
If you have a smart phone or an iPhone, download either myfitnesspal or the Livestrong app called "MyPlate". nutrition naman course mo noong college, tama ba? correct me if i'm wrong ha so i know you know better than me in figuring out calorie contents of food.
the apps i mentioned help you track your calories burned and calories consumed, plus water intake which i know you know is essential for weight loss. tapos they gradually/slowly condition your body to consume lesser and lesser calories based on (1) your weight loss goal (lose a pound to as much as what's healthy or 2.5 lbs/week), (2) your level of activity (four levels - sedentary, lightly active, moderately active, very active or hardcore gym enthusiast/weightlifter) and (3) your weight.
i used to hate the thought of counting calories. i thought if i moved more (which was not really happening), it's okay to consume anything i crave. but then as i saw the LBs go away and nang nasasanay ako sa pag-stay sa calorie goal ko, hindi ko na napapansing ang konti lang ng kinakain ko. now if i really want to eat that cheeseburger or that pasta, i have no choice but to move more (yes, kasama sa app ang calorie burning counter).
tinatakal ko na rin ang rice na kinakain ko (204 calories per cup). i don't remove it altogether kasi hindi siya realistic at hindi sustainable.i don't buy the crap of people who go on a diet by removing rice or yung mga nakasanayan nila altogether.
i also make sure part ang oatmeal sa diet ko at least one meal/day. i don't like the bland or sweet kind. depende sa taste. ginagawa kong parang arroz caldo ang oatmeal ko using powdered/granulated garlic, minced onion (McCormick) and powdered ginger. may chicken hotdog with cheese just for the taste ;) ang bilis makapagpababa ng cholesterol even with the hotdog.
consider it :)
I think I have the fitness app in my phone before. I think I have to reinstall it though kasi nabura nung nagrestore ako a few months ago. Actually, I make diets for my classmates who are now actually losing weight. And ako, hindi pa rin. I blame my hard-headedness and the urge to eat whenever I get stressed out in school. Plus, I hate to have to prepare food for myself so most of the times, I revert to McDo or one of those fast foods along Katipunan. And also, I found out that healthy, diet food are actually 3-4 times more expensive than the junk that I eat. Plus of course, the sedentary life of a med student. I think, if I want to reach my goal in time for the double weddings in December, I will have to diet AND get some significant physical activity. Thanks for the advice. It means a lot -- positive reinforcement. Better than being called a pig. haha.
ReplyDeletesasapakin ko yang girl na yan tinawag kang pig. i was called a pig too ng ex ng ka-block ko sa UP. and geez, that time, i was 30 lbs lighter! >.< sa kin, as long as wala ka pa sa above 200, you're still, fine. but of course ayoko na ring umabot doon.
ReplyDeletetama ka rin though. ang mahal ng healthy food sa pinas. and most of them, walang nutrition information sa likod. kalurky maggrocery noong nandyan ako this week. stick to the basics na lang siguro. and mantra ko pa rin, okay lang kumain nang marami sa labas kahit once every week if only to avoid the constant bingeing. ito lang ang saulo ko:
Dairy Cream Lite (80 calories/1 tbsp)
Wheat Bread (120-165 calories/2 slices)
Whole Boiled Egg, Large (78 calories)
Steamed White Rice (204 calories/1 cup cooked)
Oatmeal (150 calories, 1/2 cup dry)
Celery (20 calories, 1 cup)
saka a pound lost, even if it's just a pound you lose, is 3,500 calories burned. okay nang motivation yun! :)
Well, that girl has deep-seated insecurities which she tries to project to me. Aside from name-calling, she also said I was bitter. How can I be bitter? I have the boy.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, yeah, I'm trying to watch what I eat now. ANd trying to have a regular exercise routine. Sana magtuloy-tuloy when I go back sa QC by November. I will be having two wisdom tooth extractions next month so I'm sort of looking forward to soup only days. hahaha. sana mamayat ako nang konti by then -- in time for the two December weddings.