Random 11: From 70 to 50

For some, the title may not have any sense. But for me, it makes me happy! When I am asked about some random facts about myself, the fact about my used-to-be weight will always be on the list. I used to weigh 70kgs, which I consider to be fat for my 5'4" height. Now, I am happily residing in my 50kg body. Yes, this post is about how I got to 50kgs from my then 70kg body. 

Notes: I ONLY made this post for my readers to know me well and to share some tips on how I lost all those baby fats. I have no intentions of hurting anybody's feelings. :) I won't mind you laughing at my pictures. These actually make me laugh all the time!

FROM 70...

I was never thin in my early years. I was either chubby or fat. This was me when I entered UP in 2003. Those thick eyebrows, fat cheeks, and wide nose show my then innocence. For my family, I look much better in this body. *haha*

I believe this was around late 2004. The ARMS!

2004: Edge and I

2005

2008

Actually, I lost about 5kgs over the years in UP. I blame the thesis and the lifestyle UP has. There were also some incidents that happened in these years that made me lose my appetite.

TO 50!

It was in 2009 when I started losing all the fats I wanted to lose. It was a year after I went out of UP. Of course, everything changed. My eyebrows got thinner and my cheeks got smaller. For my nose, it is no longer stretched. Trivia: I was asked by my HS friend if I had my nose done because, as she said, my nose daw got smaller and better. Haha!

 

Edge and I from the recent Clinique Party with AMW!

So now, the question is: How did I lose weight? I will be answering this with the things I did and had happened to me. I am not an expert in weight loss or weight management.

Honestly, it all started with depression. It was in mid-2003 when my 4-year relationship with the then boyfriend ended. The emotional pain kept me from eating and sleeping. I know you know what happens on times like that. When my friends noticed that I looked so much good after losing some weight, I started the I-need-to-lose-more-weight movement. (I DO NOT advise you getting into depression to start losing weight. I tell you, those days of my life were horrible!) The following are the things I did and still do:

1. Jogging and/or walking -- I jog as often as I could. If my schedule won't permit me to jog, I make sure that I walk for 10 to 20 minutes.
2. Eat with limitations -- I eat whatever and whenever I want, but in minimal amount. 
3. Get into sports! -- This is very effective. A weekend badminton or swimming will make you lose weight while enjoying.
4. Be inspired -- Plot your goals. Know the reasons why you want to lose weight. Inspiration will keep you on track.
5. Treat sugary and salty foods as rewards -- We all have cravings for ice creams, cakes and chips. What I do is to exercise a LOT for a week first before indulging myself in a bite of ice cream or cake. I only eat these high-calorie food when I did something good for myself or for others. :)
6. Drink water! -- This will keep you full throughout the day.
7. Feel beautiful -- I keep on thinking that if I lose weight, I'll look even more beautiful. :)

Basically, these are the only things I did to lose weight and I still do to keep my weight. I find these very effective for me!

Now, I am planning to tone my muscles and work my abs. Do you recommend any exercise or workout?

When friends tell you how awesome you look, drop the "I still have more to go" crap.  You worked hard and you deserve the compliment!  ~Jillian Michaels