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.