Back....sorta..
So...after 14 weeks of not posting anything on eljay...
There have been interesting things happening in life.
For starters, EJ and I have started on a lifestyle and diet change regime. Since last week, we've made decisions on a few things, the first being gymming 3 times a week. There's a mini gym in the void deck of the neighbouring block that has a membership of $20 a month, which is really affordable for a poor university student like me.
Apart from that, I now have 3 new changes to my lifestyle/diet:
Last week, EJ made a rule that we have to walk up stairs instead of taking the escalator (if the stairs are readily available), or walk up the escalator if we have no choice but to take it.
(On a special note, while walking up the stairs is really good exercise for your legs - and burns quite a bit of calorie - walking down may put lots of pressure on your knee joint...so be careful)
This week, we've instituted two rules - lifestyle and diet.
To add on to that, both of us joined PEERtrainer. It's a website which uses accountability to others as a means to help people keep their focus on living healthier (and losing weight, o'course). Basically, you log everything you eat and all the exercise you do each day. On top of that, you set goals for yourself and accomplishment dates. By creating/joining a group (max 4 people), you will be able to see each others logs and encourage each other to press on toward the goals each person has set for themselves. EJ and I are in one group (we're trying to persuade DJ to join us)...and it's basically really fun.
Somehow, being real and open and honest about the things we want to achieve and being able to be accountable to another person for it really helps. I'm really glad that EJ started me on this ^_^. Otherwise, I'll be living life day to day, not taking any notice of what I'm doing and then realising that without noticing, I've picked up some real terrible habits (which I already have)
I only dread the weekly challenge (which I'm sure she's already planning) of keeping my table neat all the time :/
There have been interesting things happening in life.
For starters, EJ and I have started on a lifestyle and diet change regime. Since last week, we've made decisions on a few things, the first being gymming 3 times a week. There's a mini gym in the void deck of the neighbouring block that has a membership of $20 a month, which is really affordable for a poor university student like me.
Apart from that, I now have 3 new changes to my lifestyle/diet:
- One cup of milk a day (goes great when we have cereal at home)
- At least 1 serving of fruit a day
- Walking up the stairs to my house (on the 4th floor, so I really have no excuse)
Last week, EJ made a rule that we have to walk up stairs instead of taking the escalator (if the stairs are readily available), or walk up the escalator if we have no choice but to take it.
(On a special note, while walking up the stairs is really good exercise for your legs - and burns quite a bit of calorie - walking down may put lots of pressure on your knee joint...so be careful)
This week, we've instituted two rules - lifestyle and diet.
- Lifestyle (EJ): Posture. Whether standing or sitting, we have to have our backs straight.
- Diet (me): Water. Eight cups a day, no less.
To add on to that, both of us joined PEERtrainer. It's a website which uses accountability to others as a means to help people keep their focus on living healthier (and losing weight, o'course). Basically, you log everything you eat and all the exercise you do each day. On top of that, you set goals for yourself and accomplishment dates. By creating/joining a group (max 4 people), you will be able to see each others logs and encourage each other to press on toward the goals each person has set for themselves. EJ and I are in one group (we're trying to persuade DJ to join us)...and it's basically really fun.
Somehow, being real and open and honest about the things we want to achieve and being able to be accountable to another person for it really helps. I'm really glad that EJ started me on this ^_^. Otherwise, I'll be living life day to day, not taking any notice of what I'm doing and then realising that without noticing, I've picked up some real terrible habits (which I already have)
I only dread the weekly challenge (which I'm sure she's already planning) of keeping my table neat all the time :/