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Monday, February 28, 2005 |
Feelings and thoughts for Week 1
Thanks Yee Zhe for this encouraging post! Yeah man! I have found myself very emotional these days as my body is adjusting itself psychologically and physiologically.
Of course, Saturday was my scheduled free day, which means no restrictions! Hurray! I like the plan as every sat, I can eat whatever my mum cooked without feeling the guile, though in smaller portions now.
Wow! Lots of steamed Rabbit Fish (with all the roe and creamy testes) and of course my favourite, braised tau kwa! This is the first time in my life that i felt so fulfilled with just a little food. It's simply unbelievable.
I really appreciate other people's cooking. What I mean is that I am able to give clear judgement to the food that i am eating. Since i rarely gobble (I need to kick the habit) nowadays, my tastes bud seemed to open me up to new sensations to the usual foods that i am eating. What seemed sour to me before taste sweet nowadays.
That reminded me of the Ice-Cream at Haagen Daz (P/S: Leonard, when are you organizing the next Haagen daz outing?!) Feeling so fulfilled with the little scoops of indulgence. It's heavenly! No more big gulps, but rather sips. Ummm! I'm feeling a bit hungry now though.
Well, Sunday is working time. The YMCA stuff knew about my campaign and decided to challenge me. they intend to throw me a dinner if I were to win that US$1million. Hahhaha! It's incredible that everyone is focusing on my campaign now. I must make it through. With so many people behind me, I will definitely not dissapoint you guys.
Chun Song's B'dae party was great. Got to meet up with lots of old pals from the CBLC. Ehmmm! Of course, I did tell them about my plans. So supportive were most of them.
I am really awed by the changes in Alex after he came back from his Nepal trip. A totally different person, with positive outlooks towards his life. He joined the Biathlon recently, somthing which i felt was a distant thing (sorry Alex for looking down on you previously with regards to endurance events!). Well, I am intending to do more events now, to keep my ego and of course to keep track of myself to slim down.
And of course, Joni is ever so playful and jovial. Something I must learn from him is the skill of making poeple laugh. I have always being labelled a wooden block by my friends. This is something I must improve on. Sometimes, being a little buaya also not bad.
It's a brain draining day for me today. Sadly. All the test and of course, did a naughty thing today. i have skipped classes voluntarily for the first time, something i had not done before. Perhaps due to peer pressure. But anyway, didn't regret the choice as I had not prepared my materials also. hehehhe! I promised that this will be my first and last time doing that!
I had a run around Pasir Panjang in the evening. the air was cool and the location was simply quiet. I have alot of time to myself while running, thinking what are the options for myself after graduation. I never realise that I will be graduating in about 1 year's time. Time really flies. My relatives always said that once you start working, there's no ending to it till you retire. Scary! i wish I can escape the rat race man!
My dinner is simple:
A bottle of diluted multivegetable drink and a medium size raw carrot.
I am rather full, surprisingly. I am intending to stick on the Vegan diets in the evenings as I think that metabolism at night is rather low, so have something light. That's all for today. It's too much for everyone to absorb (If you are reading this!)
Posted at 23:55 by fountain82
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Thursday, February 24, 2005 |
thoughts on Body for life week 1
Well, the challenge and mentality gets tougher as the days goes by. Ehm! Getting tired these days as the amount of food starts to decrease and the body is trying to cope with the reduced intake of sugars.
The occasional dizzy spells and the stomach is growling at times, but i have to bear with it! US$1 million dollars is not something that can be easily joked with. If I can maintain that enthusiasm for the next 3 months, I might become the owner of the Mesarati and the US$1 million.
I am at times tempted to take some sweets, but i will replace this with gallons of water. I was thinking of getting the diamond water purification system to have good quality water for detoxification.
Yeah! Finally, will be going home this weekend. My mum told me that the supplements i bought from the USA are delievered. Antioxidants and detoxifiers to clear my stomach and get rid of the unwanted toxins that would make my fats harder to get rid of. It has been said that detoxifying your body allows faster weight loss, while not at the expense of losing water that is required for the normal functions of the body.
My companion called me and said that I should supplement my diet with protein to ensure that i don't get the dizzy spells. As i had a sweet craving, he recommended me to have molasses and fructose as a replacement and the times that i get my dizzy spells. After all, dieting should never be a boring thing to do. It should be FUN!
Oh well! One more day to my free day. i can eat and do whatever I like. Sleeping...indulging in sweet food...swimming...and much more. I can't wait for my mum to cook for me. but i had told her smaller servings and of course, not fried dishes.
I saw my dearest lifeguard Desmond at the pool. He confidently said that I can slim down over the next 12 weeks. Thanks man! Another supporter!
With so many people supporting for this event, i promised myself to be in total control of my own life. This program really involves a lot of skills and to train my endurance and discipline, traits that I have loss in my secondary school and JC days.I wanted to bring back the glory and of course the discipline that i had adopted that brings results in my JC days.
Go for it! I Know that I CAN do it!
Diet of the day:
Steamed silken Tofu with sesame seeds (no salt added)
Posted at 19:25 by fountain82
there's something abt potatoes
My perception for potatoes have changed. I used to think potatoes are only good if they are stir-fried or as usual, home cooked style Luncheon Meat with potatoes.
Although most diets don't encourage consuming high starchy foods, including potatoes, this diet encourages the baked version. I am happy, because I do not need to regulate my diet that badly. I like my plan a lot!
I had a taste of broiled potato. No salt is added as I know that salt will make me eat even more. You know what, broiled potatoes are really sweet. I begin to like what i eat. By washing the outer layer, i get to eat with the skin. Taste great! For beginners like me, perhaps you can add a piece of cheese and create a meal like that!
Diet of the day:
Broiled Potato with Reduced fat cheese (No salt added)
Posted at 12:25 by fountain82
You know, after having the ice-cream, I have the motivation to exercise. I went to the nearest Buona Vista Swimming Pool. Looks like the toa Payoh swimming pool in it's earler days. Reminded me a lot of my childhood.
It's marvellous that I can sustain myself to swim 80minutes in the pool. Altogether 66 laps (3.3km). Marvellous! Albeit tiring my muscles are, my mind feels fresh as ever!
After the swim, i felt so refreshed. I really can concentrate on my revision and absorb whatever i read. i felt my efficiency rate has gone up! Wow!wonderful! And the supplements that I am taking now helps too.
As I felt restless and energetic, I decided to take a brisk walk at around 1a.m. It's great and I am happy with my decision for that. The after feeling of the run is great and my mind starts to become so energized and clear! Fantastic!
Even i slept a total of less than 6 hours, I felt that my energy levels are equivalent to a 8 hour sleep previously.
I never felt so positive in terms of my body. I felt so good these days. Really can't wait to see the results in 3 months time.
Posted at 08:50 by fountain82
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Wednesday, February 23, 2005 |
You know what! I had broke one of my rules today. Going to Haagen Daz! You know what? To have ICE CREAM! And I mean touching those fruit sorbets.I had 2 other friends who went with me, Vida and Leonard after my Freshmen Welcome Tea meeting. Even after some good advice by my senior not to go becoz fearing i might grow fat, I decided to go since I now can really make a better choice for low-fat alternative.
Yum Yum! Of I go! We reach there at around 4. It's quiet and the environment is good. Knowing the fact that we are not going for the ice-cream buffet, we decided to order 7-heaven, Haagen Daz version of Earthquake in Swensens. Of course, my choice are the sorbets because they are guilt free indulgence, albeit it's a little too sweet.
Before eating, my head feels kinda giddy, perhaps due to the reduced intake of sugar. When the ice-cream came, wah! SO EXCITING! The strawberries are so fresh that i thought they came straight for the farm. Never in my life I can indulge strawberries like that. the servings are simply marvellous.
The sorbets are really good, albeit is a little tad too sweet for me nowadays. As I can't resist the temptation anymore, I had a mini scoop of the macadeamia nut and belgian chocolate each! Heavenly! It's so good that it's like reaching heaven. Although we don't indulge the ice-cream like the others in the restaurant, we felt satisfying and fulfilled! Of course, I feel full even with that little amount.
We decided to go to haagen daz again, probably making it a monthly affair. Hopefully, more people can join us!
Of course, to make up for the indulgence, I decided to exercise more!
Posted at 16:50 by fountain82
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Tuesday, February 22, 2005 |
Big oranges and Grapefruits with past experiences
I always have a sweet tooth, craving for something that is sweet. At this time of the period, I cannot indulge in chocolate and sweets. I realised that i have found substitutes for these cravings - Fruits! Yet I have to choose them carefully such that i won't overload myself with too much carbo.
After my gym session, I went to NTUC Tiong Bahru to take a peek at the items they have. they were selling Navel oranges (giant size) and Grapefruits that are of the size of a mini pomelo. looks like my stock of Grapefruit Essential Oil is about to use up and i need something to replace my hunger pangs.
I decided to buy 3 oranges and the giant grapefruit. They are not cheap though. each Nacvel orange costs 90 cents and a grapefruit costs $1.00. I do not want to buy too much of the grapefruit as my first encounter with it was indeed a bad experience. My first taste of grapefruit was a sour and bitter one, like lemons. Hopefully, I get a sweeter one this time round. i do hope that my taste buds can detect sweet taste better this time round.
Just to update you that the Navel oranges are though sweet, but it is comparatively drier than the normal oranges. For people who like oranges that squirt out every bite, NEVER buy this. However, the sweetness of the orange has compensated for the loss of water.
Well, i will try out the giant Grapefruit tomorrow! Hope that this will be of my liking. Seriously, I had never felt so energetic and light before, even with a drastic reduction of food. I have not touch a single grain of rice today for my meal. Just 6 pcs of Multi-grain bread with 3 pcs low fat cheese, a protein bar, with 2 oranges (~1200 Calories) to last the whole day. Never did I imagine myself to eat just these to survive. I had thought that this is impossible.
One thing I had learnt is that everything that we are doing depends on the mind. If we can control our mind, we can create miracles! I believe in this, though sometimes it might e easier to do things the easy way out. I am a man, and man makes mistakes. So, I really need the support of friends and constant encouragement! Which I think I am fortunate enough that I am blessed with so many good people.
Posted at 22:00 by fountain82
EnergyOne gym, my army buddy and friends
Great, i finally had entered a gym after an absence of don't know how many donkey months. Anyway, I like the feeling to be with friends when you go to the gym where you support each other and do the supposed exercise.
Jedidiah, my army and BMT buddy of 5 years had accompanied me to the gym today. After an absence of a few months, finally met him. Still so fit as ever. well, don't say about me. i have grown so fat nowadays that I can't really recognize myself (just a joke). Anyway, just realy hope o get back in shape the next 3 months.
And for the team - yeah, success is not far! Friends like Marco and Bernard who are always supportive and positive! Yeah! Keep it up and may we charter untravelled territories. Hopefully our wardrobe can change drastically with more wonderful clothes in the next few months.
My weight for today is 95kg, BMI 31.74.
My ideal weight is 69kg (BMI 23 , height = 1.73m)
Posted at 21:02 by fountain82
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Monday, February 21, 2005 |
Eh! It's off back to my room. I thought that I would be ab;e to reach my room early since there were no classes today. i thought i will be back at around 6.10.
Never did I expect that there is a big traffic jam at the NUH intersction. That costs me 20 minutes of my life. And hey, I would have got back to my room in less than 5 minutes if not for this. i was think ing about what my friend said about freedom by involving myself in some form of marketing.
A lot of things went through my mind and I wondered whether i'll would be in this area after graduation. Many uncertainties went through my mind and of course, I'll write down my thoughts in my journals. if you happen to look at them, you might be able to feel my heart and soul. Of course, my willpower is not as strong now than before. Wonder where has it gone to?
Hope I can reply my uncertainties one day when I return to see them in the future. By the time, i can say, Hey, I finally found FREEDOM! Posted at 12:49 by fountain82
Trip to the Asian Civilisation Musuem
The trip to the Asian Civilisation Museum was not as pleasing as I have thought. The hot weather, the path and of course, my hunger pangs came to struck me again. That's kinda sad.
When I went into the Museum, surprised. There were many artefacts on display, ranged from sculptures, tribal costumes and so on. But I felt that the variety of items can be more varied, as the items on display were rather limited and repititive.
I had a feel what the Quran is like by listening to the audios. Surprisingly, though I am not a muslim, I had a sense of peace in me when i heard the recitation of the Quran. Peraps all religious redaings have the same effect.
I had indeed left the musuem with knowledge about the history of my roots and of course with a happy heart.
Posted at 12:40 by fountain82
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Sunday, February 20, 2005 |
Yikes! I think I have broke the rules yesterday when I went home. my mum was trying to control what i was eating, yet I could not. Eh! the pineapple tarts that my aunt bought from Malaysia. In the end, i had 4 of these, almost equivalent to my palm size.
And that is the amount of food that I am entitled for one meal. Poor me!
In order to make up for the sinful indulgence, I decided to count down on my dinner. It's quite a tasty recipe. Maybe you should try it.
Yunjia's Salmon & Cheese sandwich (1 serving)
- 2pcs of Bonjour 12-grain sandwich (5.3g fibre)
Salmon mix
- 1/5 can of Salmon in brine (drained)
- 1/2 tsp white sesame (untoasted)
- 1/2 tsp organic flaxseed meal (untoasted)
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp honey to taste
Mix them together. Add a piece of reduced fat cheese. Best served when chilled for 1 hr.
If you have observed, I have tried to use oils that are aromatic and monounsaturated, like sesame.
Untoasted sesame may require ppl to have an acquired taste. So be warned!
that's all!
Posted at 09:42 by fountain82
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