My Fitness Fix

Last January, I had this plan of getting fit and healthy.  My previous attempts were unsuccessful because I lacked focus and I don’t have any inspiration.  This time, I might say I’m successful.  I planned carefully and all were turning into my favors.  Food and exercise were two of the things I consider the most.  I lost 7 pounds in three months!  I am really so happy with the results.

Here are some of my tips (which I used)

Food:

1. Cut down rice by 50% (or if applicable by 80%)
2. Fruits and vegetable everyday
3. Drink tea
4. Avoid fast foods and junk foods (don’t need to memorize this; those foods are high in salt and cholesterol. Period)
5. Avoid sweets and carbonated drinks (just drink water instead or fresh juices)
6. Replaced white sugar for brown sugar (or muscovado)
7. Avoid processed foods (esp. hotdogs, tocino and a likes)
8. Don’t skip breakfast
9. Opt for low fat milk and no sugar added ice creams (yes you can eat ice cream once in a while)
10. Follow the food pyramid
11. Don’t drink Starbucks! (Haha, esp. the frapuccino ‘cause its high in calories!)
12. Drink Barley J

Exercise:

1. Running 3K twice a week (I need to practice for a race)
2. Exercising every other day
3. Use stairs
4. Walk often

I just started running this year and I got motivated by joining a marathon.  I registered for 5K run and my Papa and I were practicing during my rest days.  That forced me to run.  Honestly, I’m not really a sporty type of a person but I fell in love with it.  So, find an exercise that you will love to do.  You can do swimming, hiking, playing badminton, yoga etc.  Believe me, dieting alone will not work, you need to work out and sweat a lot!

Being healthy and fit is not just an overnight thing.  You have to be very patient and you must have a gigantic discipline.  Personally, I read different articles and magazines (Women’s Health) for some inputs on proper dieting.

You cannot just say that I will not eat today because I’m on diet.  The tendency is you will just eat more because you are hungry.  Moderation is also the key.  If you can’t really “avoid” those “sinful” foods, ate in moderation.  This will help a lot.

Just remember this:  balanced diet + exercise = healthy and fit you!

Happy summer!