Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Fat Burn

I lost 25+ pounds since July 2009. That’s a slow, bittersweet process. I didn’t participate in any weight losing programs. The fats were burned because of:

  1. I worked hard in my last year of undergrad – to boost up my grade so I could have a better chance of getting into grad school. (If I knew working hard was such a rewarding process, from both a weight losing and GPA gaining perspective, I would have worked really hard since 1st year of university, sign…)
  2. Stomach issues – I just found I have mild to moderate acid reflux (GERD) from my recent body check. But I believe that’s school related. Because I had so many night classes last term, I always ate so late at night, and slept before the food was properly digested.
  3. “Healthy diet” – I consumed tons of oatmeal since the early spring of this year, and meanwhile I lost 15 pounds. I love it because it’s quick to prepare and, to me, very tasty. Maybe oatmeal is the secret weight losing ingredient?
  4. I go to the gym, irregularly, and trying my best to visit the gym at least 3 times a week. Honestly, I think exercising alone is not the best/fastest way to lose weight, but it helps to shape the body.

My target is 110 lbs – 10 more pounds of fat to be burned. I have to admit that it’s hard for me. Weight losing requires pressure, patience and persistence.

6 comments:

Dra said...

Wow, nice job. No wonder your chin seems pointy in ur recent photos. Hope you reach your target soon =)

Ella said...

加油!!!!
I did that 3 years ago, and still remember the bitterness now

May said...

congratulations! That's quite an accomplishment.

mos. said...

impressive!!!!!!!good job!!

elisabetha said...

good job! i have always struggled with my weight too. i have about 20 pounds to lose... i've been on this journal called www.myfooddiary.com on and off for the past couple of years, and found it to be a good motivator. and i think you're right, diet is the quickest way to lose. i'm quite active physically, but i love food too much so the weight stays on... sigh.

Dropped Stitch Knitter said...

Congrats! I just graduated from undergrad and relocated to the GTA and haven't found time or a place to get back to working out yet, but hope to soon.