Heyy guys!
Just a sudden thought of sharing with you guysabout my weightloss journey a year ago!
Now that I look back, I'm still impressed on how much determination and persistence I've put in to see the result! It's just one of the things I'm proud of although I didnt really express it out.
I still find it kind of awkward to run through the whole process and the ups and downs I get throughout the journey. haha. But well, if you are keen to know then read on!
BEFORE:
I was 54kg (*highest in my life* /OMG)
HOW and WHy did I gain 8 kilos in just a month!? Frightening enough, but it's true.
All the while, I was grown up being a skinny girl who's always underweight and having a very slim figure. That contstant nagging or comments of ' you should put on more weight!' 'eat more!', you're too skinny!' always comes to me. Well I guess I never really have an answer or solutions to those comments as I just didnt understand why too. What I thought was, maybe i just dont gain weight despite eating what I like ?, *snickers*
Well, I guess that proved me wrong! XD
After going overseas, my eating habit changed without even me realising. I was a little stressed out in my first year, hence that sudden crave for all things sweet! I didnt know I would actually gain weight from having all those unhealthy ( I know right! How silly!)
So, dont take things for granted!
AFTER:
After doing plenty of research online, trying to find the best way of dieting, I've decided that CALORIE BASED DIET would be what I'm going for.
This is because:
1. After losing control for so long, I need to know exactly how much I should consume
2. A proper diet should also be well balanced in the nutritional values.
3. I guess I'm just better at numbers? :D *kidding
There's basically a few things that I have practiced to achieve the result.
DIET + EXERCISE
DIET
I've decided to follow a strict 1200 calorie diet. :)
The plan:
1. No fast food
2. No packaged and processed food like pastries & cookies
3. Try to stay whole with all natural ingredients (fruits, vegetables, meat, wholegrains)
4. I still consume dairy products and ocassionally some bittersweet chocolate when my cravings prolonged.
5 Consume small frequent meals to keep your tummy filled at all times.
6 Reduce as much seasoning as possible to keep them light
*BONUS *
How my 1200 calorie diet plan looks like:
Brekkie 8am (~ 200 cal)
1/2 cup Fat free Greek/ Natural Yogurt
1/2 Cup of fruit (Apples, Pears, Bananas, Berries goes well!)
OR
1 Slice of wholemeal toast
1/4 Avocado sliced
1/4 Cucumber sliced
Salt& Pepper
OR
1/2 Milk + 2 Weet-bix
OR
2 tbsp rolled oats
1/4cup soy/almond/dairy skim milk
1 tspn honey
1/4 cup fruits
Morning snacks 11am (~100cal)
1 piece of fruit( Apple, orange, pear, banana etc.)
OR
1/2 cup fruits (Grapes, berries, papaya, dragon fruit etc.)
Lunch 1pm (~300cal)
1/4cup uncooked brown rice( aprox. half a chinese bowl when cooked)
1/4 steamed chicken breast with salt
pepper/ soy sauce/herbs
1 cup veges (make them colourful! e.g.: mushrooms, celery, carrots, tomato, broccoli, capsicum)
OR
2 wholemeal toast
1/2 tomato sliced
1/4 steamed chicken breast / 1 hard boiled egg/ 1 small can of tuna
1/4 cucumber sliced
salt & pepper
optional*- 1 slice of cheese (+70cal)
* no mayo or any dressings!!
Evening Snacks 4pm (~200cal)
2 pieces of fruit
OR
1 Handful of almonds
OR
1/4cup of oats
Dinner 7pm (~400cal)
1/4cup uncooked brown rice( aprox. half a chinese bowl when cooked)
1/4 steamed chicken breast with salt/pepper/ soy sauce/herbs / 1 piece of fish (aprox an iphone size :D)
2 cups veges
OR
1/2 serving of brown rice vermicelli
1/4chicken breast with / 1 piece of fish (aprox an iphone size :D)
2 cups veges
soy sauce/ white pepper/ miso paste
Most importantly! Keep yourself replenished all the time! 1.5 litres of water each day.
EXERCISE
Almost four times a week, depending on my stamina
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Medium intensity run in the GYM (45 mins, 10km/h, 2.0inclination run)
Saturday/ Sunday
Hill hiking for 1 hour. Make sure you sweat!!
Occasionally
Pilates
I've been following Cassey's tutorials from Blogilates!!
Pick two out of the each time for ay targeted parts! :)
Yoga
Youtube tutorials!
NOW:
I'm currently 50kg (*trying to drop back to 48kg at the moment*) ;)
p/s:But it's still a healthy weight though doesnt look as slender physically as compared to when I'm 48kg
Sharing with you guys my before and after photos ><
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Useful tools that I highly recommend you all to checkout!
I personally highly recommend using this application!!! - My FitnessPal
Basically, you can use it on your phone or computer. It allows you to search up the calories for almost every single food you can find in the world! I would say, they are pretty accurate, especially for packaged food and fresh produces.
Also, you get to key in your exercise routine everyday too! Knowing the intensity of every exercise and calories burnt each day really helps!
Informations on Wholefood/ Vegan food/ Raw food
Youtube videos:
Blogs
GOOD LUCK findng your perfect shape guyss!!
Till then
XxxX
@licia
Discalimer: I'm not a professional diet and nutritionist, this may work for me but the results and practice may vary for one to another person.
