My Transformation

I posted this originally on my BodyBlog. I’m re-posting it here.

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So, this is BodyBlog. I couldn’t believe I’m actually doing this. Ok. Fine. I’m doing this. Yeah, I got curious and I’m trying this just because it’s here. I have my multiply to blog, not to mention blogger and wordpress, so why am I here? Well, again, because it’s available to me, so why not use it.

So, it’s a monday today here in the Philippines. The storm Ondoy (whatever it’s name is) left a whole lot of mess in the region, but I won’t talk about that here. It’s depressing. Anyways, since I’m here at home, I might as well do my workout. One which I “devised” for myself. Better have a plan than not having one, right?

My current weight is 148.8 pounds. I still check my weight every morning even though I don’t blog/tweet/plurk/facebook my status about it (I used to do it every day!) I keep it recorded (in paper) on my “workout sheet” whenever I do my workout. I finally decided to do my workouts every other day. I thought (besides, it IS a FACT) that the “rest” day is important. So why push myself to do more workouts the next day if I won’t gain anything from it.

So I gained. I gained a lot. The lightest weight I had achieved was a little under 146 pounds. It was something like 145.6 pounds I think. I knew I gained a lot because I check my weight after I eat. Sometimes I see my weight shoot up to 150 pounds and something. Man, what have I been doing?! Then I realized that I have been drinking a lot of water lately. I guess that contributed to the weight gain. I drink at least 3 glasses of water on every meal. So, that’s around 9 glasses of water a day. Not to mention some a liter or two of more water I take in between meals. For some weird reason, I’ve been enjoying drinking water (or juice) often. Of course, I also pee often. That’s the “bad” side of it. It’s like every 30 minutes I go and pee.

Anyways, my blog is not about me peeing. It’s more about my “routine”.

I’ve been changing my routine after a couple of weeks. I should be doing that every 3rd week, as what is usually done by practice. Well, I change it whenever I feel like I’m not benefiting from my current routine. Besides, the term plateauing isn’t entirely new in the world of body building. I lift heavier weights now, but keeping the reps low for a while. I don’t want to “force” any gains too soon. I believe I still need to strengthen my core and I don’t think I’ve attained that yet.

I’ve received a lot of responses and reactions about my “transformation” lately. Some good, some bad. I appreciate the critique. I just don’t like the insults or malicious taunts. What’s worst was that some of my old friends just blurt out really nasty jokes about me. I really felt that it was insensitive. Being fat/unfit, having a bad health condition and possibly more future problems with my health weren’t a joke. The transformation that happened during the course of changing my life from being unfit and unhealthy to a fit and healthy lifestyle is not a joke. I am proud of what I have achieved. I dare anyone to taunt or joke about that.

Wow. What started as a blog about my workout morphed into this. Ha-ha-ha! I’ll re-post this in my multiply!

Tweets!

Have you ever wondered if everything we say is limited to 140 characters? Here’s a funny video a friend shared. Ha-ha-ha!

Inspired

It’s been a while since my last blog. I don’t even remember what I wrote last time! Buti na lang talaga na naisipan kong i-open ang Multiply Inbox ko to check out what’s new in Multiply-space.

Fortunately, there were a number of interesting updates/blogs from my contacts. Na-aliw ako talaga kasi very interesting yung mga kwento nila. Thank God sa internet. I thought we all are enjoying our freedom in a different form. Feeling ko talaga, malaya ako.

I had written about my workout routines consistently for the last few months. I enjoyed sharing what I do because I felt so confident. I felt so confident because I could see the changes in my body. Parang may karapatan akong mag-share ng ginagawa ko kasi meron namang results. In this world of ours, people will believe you if they see results. Results mattered. In line with this, I’m going to share the best photos that I’ve collated that represent these results (see below).

However, demanding work schedules and deadlines took it’s toll. I couldn’t blog as frequently as I did. I’m sure you’ve noticed that. Also, in effect, my routine has been affected. I used to lift weight 5 to 6 days a week, but recently I lift 3 times a week. Last week (and prior to last week) was worst. I think I lifted twice, and I don’t even think it I did complete workouts.

Then I came across a blog by one of my contacts. This guy shared his story of how he had successfully lost 50 pounds through biking and exercise. He was fat, he said. And when he lost all that fat, he swore he’ll never be fat again.

I thought that was inspiring. Wow. He promised himself he’ll never be fat again! It came out strong and determined. Like nothing is going to stop this person pursue his goal: to be consistent, steady, and headstrong. I want to be like that.

So, I told myself, I can do it too! I’ve done it before why change now? I can be strong. Determined. Consistent. Headstrong.

Thanks Alex for that blog. It rekindled the fire that I have in me. I swear, I’ll never be fat ever again.

BER months

First of all, I’m sorry everyone. I know I haven’t been posting as religiously as I used to (which was everyday). I’ve been busy with a lot of things and that’s not just work. Also, I’ve a lot of things on my mind lately. It just seems like 24 hours isn’t enough. Maaaan. Time flies!

So, it’s September. Yeah. It’s the start of the “BER”-months. That would mean there’s just a few months before the year 2009 ends! But before that, most importantly, that would mean Christmas is around the corner!

I know I should be grateful for what I have right now. There are a lot of good things in my life to be grateful for. First and most importantly, I have my family. They are all healthy. I’ve never rushed any of my family, especially my son, to the hospital for an emergency. Also, I have to be thankful that I have been able to turn my health around. However, I do spend a lot from the medicines I am taking but my doctor is decreasing the dosage now. I think I’m on the right path to great health!

Maaaaan… it’s late. I haven’t been able to exercise again. I’ll try to make up tomorrow. I really need to.

Oh! Oh! I’m going to try a new diet starting tomorrow (oh, that’s today)! I’m trying a no-rice diet. But I’ll be eating more fruits though. If that plan fails, I’ll settle with a half-cup rice instead.

Wish me luck!

Nerves…

To tell you honestly, I don’t know if I really should blog about this, but I just can’t contain myself. Last night, I just couldn’t sleep. It was already 3 in the morning but my mind was still racing. There were so many questions in my mind! Anxiety attack? Well, you can call it that. I thought to fix myself a drink to keep me calm, but that didn’t work. So what was I so worried about?

Last week, I got a call from someone asking me if I’m free to be scheduled for interview (for a job opportunity), of course, I said yes. And because I was so eager, I even asked to be scheduled with the EARLIEST time slot. Darn. That was stupid.

Sure I finally was able to sleep, but I still got the nerves. As that day approaches, I feel that I’m getting more and more nervous. Why should I? It’s just an interview?! I asked myself, why am I like this? The interview isn’t a big deal.

Well, I think I know the answer. I guess I wanted this so bad that I don’t want to f*ck it up. Worse comes to worst, I might have to stay “here” a little bit longer. But this opportunity is just undeniable. I feel like it’s a “now-or-never” moment. Either I jump in, or be left behind.

I hope everything will be smooth sailing in time for the holidays. Speaking of which, what a coincidence! Today’s the start of the BER-months!

Wish me luck!!!