Fit

DISCLAIMER : I am no health expert. I am sharing below experience because of the positive results. It may be effective to your body or may not. At least, it is worth a try. And don’t be surprised by the accompanying photos, it is my tradition to be in my birthday suit every year. 

I reached 91 kgs last June. I ignored the gain thinking that it was a part of getting older. However, that particular mindset changed after I completed one of my supervisory works. I was assigned in the field and it was getting difficult for me to climb and inspect the vessels. I got tired so easily. Back in Japan, my office mates would always say ohayo goizamasu to my belly instead of saying it to my face. Talk about adding insult to injury. Friendly banters.

curl like a fetus

in a cold-hearted city

thirty eighth birthday

My medical examination results concluded that I am obese, 26 kgs over than my ideal weight. As I am experiencing chronic severe headaches that might be an effect of being overweight,  I decided to change my lifestyle of sort. I declared, I have to stay fit. I started to monitor my weight every morning in July. Of course, achieving my ideal weight would mean sacrificing a lot – including my favorite food and drinks. I started to avoid drinking Coca-cola, which I consider as my energy drink. I used to take at least one (1) liter of coke every day, 500 mL during lunch and 500 mL during dinner. Surprisingly, it was easy to get it out of my system. My friends often told me that I won’t last one week without coke. But I proved them wrong.

an incomplete art

abandoned in wilderness

black-hearted poet

I also started with the low-carb diet. No more rice for me even if my heart craves for sushi or gyu-don. I was very focused. I also rejected pasta, even if my tongue is being seduced by creamy carbonara. Well, I am not really a fan of ramen so that’s fine. I also minimized my intake (almost close to none) of fruits, said goodbye to bread and cakes too. Sort of – my birthday is an exemption. Today, I turn 38.

songs of calendars

fast-paced and intense throughout

the journey of life

It’s not that bad actually. I may be missing lots of my favorite food but I discovered and re-discovered unappreciated ones. My friends were surprised to see me eating vegetables. They always reminded me how I dismiss any thought of having vegetable during meals. I am even having aojiru or vegetable juice during breakfast. I am enjoying yogurt and tofu too. I also take protein shake from time to time especially after I used wonder core. Wonder core is an exercise equipment for the lazy ones like me. I even purchased dumbbells to flex those fats - err, muscles. I also jog if my schedule allows. It is an amazing feeling. But the most important thing is that I never allow myself to get hungry. Since then, I never skipped breakfast, even when I woke up late. As for the portion of each meal, lunch >> breakfast > dinner. Almonds for snacks. 

daydreaming silence

flash of colorful moments

photographer's world

Almost six months had passed since I started this routine. I never had a headache except once during my presentation. I am currently 71 kgs – lost 20 kgs already. My waistline shrunk from 106 cm to 83 cm. My shirt size is now M slim fit from LL size. I think I am doing a good job of being healthy.  I don’t want to buy new sets of clothes though. Some of my friends initially dismissed my idea. But I was determined and focused. See the results?

One of my friends told me, “Now, you have a good body, please do something with your hair”. 

Challenge accepted, but how?

/totomai
2015/12/29

Photos taken with Nikon D7000,
lens used : Tamron 11-16 mm 2.8f

Special thanks to my friends Kid and Kate :-)