Am still on a mission to lose more! See, I still have body issues such as not liking the bits of bulge and extra flesh hanging around, knowing this is not my most fit state, not toned enough and the list goes on so, persevere I must!
Ever since my last post about weight loss, I have been going through my regular gym motions and such but it did not seem to do much except for maintenance. Hence. a couple of weeks back, I started on the Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred programme! Am currently on Day 8 of Level 2 and will be moving on to the final level in about 2 day's time.
Well, I have to confess that I haven't been following it THAT closely because of..influences. No wonder contestants on The Biggest Loser need to isolate themselves from the world! There would be times where food is the problem (family makes awesome food!) or times when I just don't have the time to shred just because of other commitments. Le sigh.
With that being said, I do get a little paranoid at times wondering if I have gotten chubbier, examining myself in the mirror for extra fats growing. Anyways, instead of focusing on the number of weights going down now, I've begun placing a lot of focus on getting toned up instead which is why the shred programme has been pretty helpful.
Will be continuing with Ripped in 30 after this! Hoping to one day look in the mirror and actually like what I see instead of picking on this and that.
Anyway, I am not one who takes progress shots and such but as of late, I have noticed a smaller lower belly pooch. Am mixing my current shred programme with some other isolated ab workouts which I hope will be able to eliminate more ugly belly bulges. Urgh. Have also started on some leg workouts today because..I just want slimmer looking legs. Greedy I know but ...
Pain is fear leaving the body. Hahaha! I just had to say that although it does not make whatever sense here!
Throughout the shred programme, the most noticeable difference is my back muscles! I can haz them! My shoulders are also looking squarer now! Who would imagine that I too can have those! :D
Photo off Instagram but allow me to bask in this moment!
And anyway, it isn't easy trying to flex them while snapping a photo of it. Would have taken a better one but just couldn't remember how I managed to flex them to look like those.
Progress! Love it! I have always been a believer of strength cum cardio training! Sure, changes may take place a little slower compared but I. Am. Getting. There. One day, I would like to wear a sleeveless top out and not worry if it makes me look fat. Soon.
Squarer shoulders in the making!
Am also on the look-out for waist shrinking workouts! Roar! Body Rock tv offers some really intense workouts but have yet to try them out! Soon.
Brother and I chipped in to buy dumbbells for the house! This explains why I've been working out more at home compared to the gyms these days. Looking to buy 5lb or 6lbs ones soon so that I don't have to keep changing the metal plates.
Food photos from fat days (Gawai break!)
Breakfast at Kuan Heng with the mom and sis! Initially wanted the laksa but they were out so we had the assam instead! Tasted just like curry mee with a whole lot of yum.
Home-cooked bryani, vegetable dahl and ayam masak merah! How to resist?
Roasted pumpkin & kimchi salad. So. Good.
Baked chicken breasts marinated in gochujang, light and sweet soy sauce.
This didn't really last because mom wanted us to go out for lunch with her today and we had laksa which wouldn't have been so bad if I had not overdosed on roasted duck during dinner. Only found out how fatty duck was after googling the calories. WHY?
Brand new day tomorrow.
Progress, please continue coming.
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