Three years ago,I decided to change the way I live.I started watching what I eat and working out almost everyday, twice a week, morning and evening, which had slowly changed my whole lifestyle.I am so thankful for my slow progress. People always thought I take weight loss supplements but the truth is, no, I don't. It's all my hard work and determination. Now, I have set multiples goals along the way.One step at a time and I will be closer and closer to the finish line.
To be honest, I really hated how out of shape I had gotten. I have been eating clean for months now. I am a lot leaner and am happy to say I am very content with my progress so far.But I'm currently pushing forward,wanting to achieve more.
Lately, I notice a lot of loose skin / stretch marks around my lower stomach and waist. This was instantly discouraging and I said to myself , NOOO! HOW!? WHAT!? So, I changed my workout routine. I hit the cardio harder, lift heavier weight and being a lot more active. I honestly hate doing all these. I wake up at 6 in the morning everyday to get ready for gym.Whenever my phone alarm rings in the morning, I get so unmotivated. I wish I could sleep longer. At that moment, I repeatedly tell myself, "Be stronger than your excuses" and " Beauty lies in strength". I know I cannot give up now. I cannot give up.I cannot.I cannot give up everything I have worked so hard for and throw it all away just because all the weight is pressuring down on me.I just can't. This is just the beginning and I have to keep fighting. I have to remain strong and keep going.
"Inhale.Exhale.Breathe."
Eating clean can be so easy when you get used to it.For example,the picture below. You can still eat like a pig with the food below. They are all healthy and nutritious.Well,everyone does it differently but this method works for me. I only take rice on every Friday which is only two tablespoons. Yes, I have reduced my rice intake from half a bowl to five tablespoons then to three tablespoons and lately two tablespoons. And I only take two tablespoons of rice in a week.
When it comes to the picture below, yes it's me. Picture on the left was taken by my friend in 2009 and the right picture was taken few days back.I have to keep telling myself, "never going back there again." I love delivering shock-factor pictures to motivate myself. So when my old friends or relatives see me,their jaws drop. HAHA!
Yes,I cooked the three dishes in the picture below. Remember I told you, I only take rice once a week? I told my mom that I would like to make the kitchen mine on every Friday. Nothing is superior to preparing your food from scratch, with quality ingredients and served with love. Preparing meals on my own allows me to control the amount of salt and oil.This in return reduces the possibility of weight gain.
Before I leave, aren't they look delicious? HAHA. I will share the recipes here on my next post. Stay tuned!
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Loves,
ChingYee.
