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08 September 2008

The fasting is really slowing my metabolism...
i'm pretty sure the weight loss was simply dehydration and a lack of water but I'll record it anyway...
You'd think a week of barely any food would make burn lots of fat but not really...this is a lesson for all those that actually think starving themselves is the best way to lose weight

Weigh-in: 147.2 lb

lost so far: 20.8 lb

still to go: 7.2 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

(1 comment) losing 0.7 lb a week

31 August 2008

so im back to my prevacation weight...

Ramadan begins tomorrow so I'm not sure what a month of fasting (summer days are really long!) will do to me. Slow my metabolism and eat my muscle? Mmmm...I'll be taking dietary supplements for sure and protein powder before sunrise and after sunset...I'll try slipping in some exercise..somehow..

eek!

Weigh-in: 148.0 lb

lost so far: 20.0 lb

still to go: 8.0 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

add comment losing 1.2 lb a week

24 August 2008

okay so a one pound gain to record during vacations...I was a little upset about it..but I'm coming back on track...my new goal is a 140 so I could fit into a size 6...which I still don't (grrr). I've lost my focus a little...been eating too much bad stuff and in an uncontrolled matter. I hope restarting will give me a boost.

I'm going to begin by drinking 6 cups of water everyday and having 4 meals of around 250-300 calories plus a 100 calorie snack. Food must stop at 7.

Here's to a new school year and a new body.

I hope everyone remained focused and determined during the summer break.

New goal: 140 by October 2nd.

Weigh-in: 149.2 lb

lost so far: 18.8 lb

still to go: 9.2 lb

Diet followed poorly

(2 comments) gaining 0.2 lb a week

08 July 2008

A girl asked me how I lost my weight. I replied to her but I've posted my reply for whoever may benefit. I know many will disagree with my method and I could be wrong, but this is what has worked for me.

"I started at 189 and plateaued at 173 about a month and a half after I started...What I was doing then was a lot of cardio (and a little resistance training) and eating a lot of veggies. The plateau drove me CRAZY. So I tried new things and the most important change was circuit training. I haven't plateaued in 5 months because of it. It's a miracle. I do 5 minutes of cardio to warm up, the rest is all muscle muscle muscle. in a circuit. I might go for a jog/swim.bike on my off days just to train my heart (but mostly, you'll be too tired to), but circuit training is ideal for weight loss and toning. The problem is without it, your body will use your muscle as energy (since you're on a hypocaloric diet) and therefore your metabolism will slow down. The number one best thing you can do is build muscle (and don't worry, with a hypocaloric diet, you'll never go bulky). But you need to stick to a routine and do it 3-4 times a week (with a rest day in between).

The second most important factor is eating. In order of importance: what you eat, when you eat and how much of it. You have to stay away from processed and refined foods as much as you can. Complexe carbs (whole wheat/grain) and high fiber foods. A LOT of vegetables and fruits. Protein is very important to build the muscle, crucial to speeding up your metabolism. Fats are good, take them from nuts (just a couple though!) and peanut butter and fish. Unsaturated is better. If you have choices, always choose the food that will digest the slowest. It's very important you eat to maintain your blood sugar at a steady level during the day.
Next is WHEN you eat it. Try having your carbs (bread/pasta/cereal..all whole grain) at breakfast, lunch and before a workout. I usually don't have starchy carbs after 4. Always eat 1-1.5 hours before a workout (high protein/carb) and immediately after (high protein/no fat/some sugar to speed up absorption and muscle recovery). Try not to eat after 6-7 oclock. If I'm really hungry at that point, I have a silhouette yogourt (4g of protein/no fat/little carb/40 calories). Eat 4-6 small meals during the day. Always try to plan your activities ahead so you know when you will or will not need a great deal of energy. Don't try skipping a meal because you're not hungry. You'll be starved by nighttime and you will binge (you really mustn't eat late, it's important). Never skip breakfast.

As for how much you eat, it depends on what you are going to do after your meal and what time of the day you are eating. As a general rule, eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a peasant, and dinner like a pauper. Don't let yourself starve and crash. I've made my diet such a habit that I'm not even hungry after 7. From 12-4 however, I'll have 2 meals, or sometimes 3! It's okay because I end up burning it. Always think about the food you are eating as fuel for the next 3 hours. Even if you haven't eaten all day and finally get something to eat a 6pm, it doesn't mean you can have 1000 calories to make up for it. You only need 300-500, the rest will be stored as fat.

Thirdly, drink a lot of water and get 7-8 hours of sleep.

Fourth, make food an event. don't eat standing up, picking food from the fridge. Sit down and eat. Decorate it. Make it enjoyable.

Fifth, treat yourself (to food or otherwise). Promise yourself treats and fulfill those promises, otherwise the promise of a treat won't motivate you anymore. If you decide to have chocolate or cake, make sure it's the best cake of your life. Eat it slowly after dinner with a loved one. Enjoy it. Don't pig out on a batch of cheap cookies after a tough day as a treat.

Sixth, measure yourself. It's more important than weight.

That's exactly how I did it. Many will disagree with me on many points, but I found this the healthiest way (and most practical since I'm allowed all healthy foods in moderation and even occasional unhealthy ones). It seems tough now but it becomes a habit.

Good luck!"

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07 July 2008

So I pushed extra hard for my last week on my weight loss journey. Got down to 148 instead of my minigoal of 149. (I've officially lost 40 pounds since December. 24 pounds lost since I joined fatsecret). I will measure myself in a moment and post my bodyfat percentage. My weight loss will be put on hiatus and I will opt for maintenance during my trip (will be back end of August before uni starts). Wish me luck, I will need it! Wish me self-control and regular exercise while you're at it :D

I just came back from my last workout. Boy was I tired but I pushed through it, telling myself it was the last time for 2 months I would be doing this routine!

I will leave tomorrow. I might fast during my flight (a one day detox before I launch into maintenance. Plus airplane food stinks!) I'll be sleeping a whole lot anyway.) I'm excited about treating myself, I know I worked hard. I've decided I'll do all my shopping in Dubai (woohoo new wardrobe for my new body). The malls there are amazing.

Measurements:
Height:5'85
Weight:148
Waist:27.3
Hips:37.5
Stomach at bellybutton: 31
Thighs:21.4
Wrist: 6.3

According to http://www.linear-software.com/online.html (tape measurement method), I'm 24.37% bodyfat.

According to http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/home-body-fat-test-2774-143.html,
I have 20.3% bodyfat

Take care everyone!

Weigh-in: 148.0 lb

lost so far: 20.0 lb

still to go: 8.0 lb

Diet followed 100%

(2 comments) losing 2.5 lb a week

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