Healthy Living in Progress

Last January 13, I blogged about the challenge that I'm going under: 27@24. It's been about two weeks since I took that challenge and I am happy to say that I have already reached the 50% of my goal. I weighed in last Saturday and I noticed that from 120 lbs. I already weigh 115 lbs! That was already 5 lbs for a 1200-calorie food intake and a 30-minute workout! Also, my waistline trimmed down to 28 inches which was previously 29. It is not bad at all! An inch is already something I consider as an accomplishment. Now, I will continue to do this routine until February 24.

I also started a 21-day No Junk Food Challenge but unfortunately, today, I ate spaghetti and fries. Sighs. I think I need to reschedule this challenge since I failed it for this attempt. But there was already a change in my outlook in eating. I choose to go healthy and natural than processed. I try to avoid salty, fatty and oily food. If ever I come across these, there is already a need for shedding the fats away. I also noticed that my body craves for exercise at the end of day. If ever I am not able to do my usual aerobics exercise or workout, I make sure that I burn the calories by using other not-so-very-likely-workout activities like table tennis and brisk walking. Even it burns fewer calories than what aerobics gives me, it is the burn that counts.

Having this progress makes me strive harder to reach my goal. If you truly want something to be achieved, you need to work hard for it. And I will. I won't let my efforts go into waste even if I reach my goal. I'll continue to maintain this healthy lifestyle that I have started.

27@24 Fitness Challenge

I am under a fitness challenge named 27 @ 24. This originated when me and my boyfriend, Ray were buying pants for this month's pay day. The mall near our office had a end-of-season sale which motivated us to treat ourselves with clothes. I pushed myself to fit the 27-inch pants despite my awareness that I indeed gained weight. 27 inches was my average waist measurement when I was still studying. Now, it grew to 29 inches. Thank you stress, work... and money to buy those sumptuous foods (chocolates, cakes, fries, pastas, pizzas, and many more). Going back, I tried to wear the pants. Unfortunately, it didn't push through. I had a 28-inch and 29-inch pants with me but, mother of God, even the 29-inch pants felt uncomfortable. It did fit, but I think it would be better if it's an inch larger; that, I don't want to try. So here I am, on this challenge.

27@24 is me gaining back my previous waist line, 27 inches on the 24th day of February 2012. That date is Ray's birthday. It isn't a gift but a goal for me to reach. It is written in our journal that one of my goals for 2012 is to reach the 110 lbs weight and maintain it. This will be my headstart. I've been reckless about my food intake and I didn't exercise for the past year even if I'm aware of my sedentary job. I am also not allowed to have a killing diet anymore because Ray disapproves it (when I said killing, it's really killing). So, this fitness challenge is sworn to be a healthy one. It involves an 30-minute exercise every night after work, 1200-calorie food intake and no meals after 6 PM. There will be certain modifications for this program but the ones I stated will definitely remain. Pulling off the treats I love is still in mind. *sigh*

But we all have goals; and this one of mine. I must strive hard to get what I want and at the same time develop a healthier lifestyle. I hope on the 24th, there is a change, fulfillment and achievement.

Sing For Stress

It was a hassle going to work today. There were no means of transportation in our place. Despite that, I'm still lucky that my dad brought the FX to school today. I didn't ride the van to Ortigas since there was a long line at the terminal. Instead, I tried to change my route. I was dropped off at Ligaya and rode a jeepney to Rosario. The way to Rosario has traffic as expected. When I was already at my destination, I tried to ride a jeepney to Crossing but only succeeded when I walked up to the church in Rosario. I was able to board a jeepney but made me feel uncomfortable. Too bad I wasn't able to watch How I Met Your Mother. Sighs.

The hours in the office seemed long since I need to program a lot of stuff. I haven't started a task from our sprint plan yesterday due to the other tasks I had for a different track. But fortunately, I managed to get hold of the new feature's backend. Thanks to music, I was in the right mood while doing work. It led to me inviting Ray to sing at a karaoke box in Timezone. He agreed and I am really happy that he is into it. Then there was an e-mail from our HR Manager that said he wanted to talk to me. What is it about? What did I do? Those were the questions that bugged me until the end of the day. This feeling of nervousness will continue since the manager had a long meeting and rescheduled me for tomorrow. I still have less than 20 hours to panic. Instead of thinking about what the meeting will be all about, Ray and I just sang our hearts out at the karaoke after work. It made me feel at ease and calm.

It is really a remarkable feeling when after a long day of stress at work, there is still someone who makes you feel comfortable and secure. So it was then, good vibes. Thank you Lord for this wonderful day.

PUP POSH wins in Showtime

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I would like to congratulate PUP POSH for winning in Showtime today. It is indeed an honor to be an alumni of the university that enriches talented and competitive students. Cheers to my alma mater, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. It is not the fame and money that counts but the quality education it shares to many. Kudos!

Hello 2012!

Two. Zero. One. Two. Oooohhhh~ AKEMASHITE OMEDETOU MINNA-SAN! :) In English, HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)

I was on the phone with Ray when the clock struck twelve. He was my first call this year. I was talking to him while jumping and shaking the coins in my pocket. Yes, I am still hoping to be taller. We talked for an hour listening to songs and making scenarios in it. We reminisced some of the good ole memories of 2011 and decided to make new milestones this year.

Right before he called, my family decided to pray the rosary to welcome the new year. After, we lit the seven candles which symbolizes the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. After 30 minutes, the candle which turned out to be the smallest will be what we will be given this year; it was knowledge and understanding (they have the same height). Fifteen minutes before twelve when we finished praying, I continued watching How I Met Your Mother until the phone rang.

2011 may not have started very well for me but at least it ended with happiness. Thank you for the new people in my life and those who I knew way before 2011 who stayed. May we all have a prosperous new year ahead and let us push to reach our goals. Cheers everyone! :)