Always...
... mentioned getting off my ass and doing something about my self image. I'm not talking about whole new wardrobes or even plastic surgery (although I've imagined myself signing up for liposuction cos fat bothers me so much) but a couple of weeks back, Leny convinced me to give Yoga a try.
I've lost a significant amount of my flexibility and I thought it would be a great idea to start off with it before going back to training. Yes, I miss the strenuous karate afternoons and I want to get back to it. However, jumping straight into it would probably do me more harm than good AND embarrass me. Of course, I imagined Yoga to be 'easy'... but I was proven VERY wrong.
New to it (aside from Body Balance classes WAY back in Fitness Zone), I was pulled into a world of breathing, stretching and muscle control. William, the instructor had a field time with this noob but was patient enough to see me through each lesson. I also had no idea how much sweating it would induce.
On top of that, I'm throwing in gym sessions in between classes. I remember how I was back in uni and I'm determined to get myself back into shape. And with time, get into even better shape. Partially, it IS aesthetically driven. Nothing wrong with looking into the mirror in the morning and being happy with what is staring back. And of course, there are other bonuses such as better stamina and self esteem.
But a major overhaul in my eating habit is incredibly necessary. I need to put away the me who could easily go over 6 rounds at the buffet table. I need to put away the me who grabs the meatiest thing on the table. And I need to start welcoming the me who eats vegetables.
The exercising isn't a huge problem compared to that so food's something I really have to overcome. Being here in Brunei where healthy food requires searching and having to develop an ability to say no to fastfood and traditionally fattening dishes are factors that simply cannot be left as excuses.
Having gained so much weight after I started work and not making time to work out has taken its toll. With my BMI also having gone up, it made me realise that I was seriously going down a very dark road, one which has me imagining not being able to see my toes!
Wish me luck~
I've lost a significant amount of my flexibility and I thought it would be a great idea to start off with it before going back to training. Yes, I miss the strenuous karate afternoons and I want to get back to it. However, jumping straight into it would probably do me more harm than good AND embarrass me. Of course, I imagined Yoga to be 'easy'... but I was proven VERY wrong.
New to it (aside from Body Balance classes WAY back in Fitness Zone), I was pulled into a world of breathing, stretching and muscle control. William, the instructor had a field time with this noob but was patient enough to see me through each lesson. I also had no idea how much sweating it would induce.
On top of that, I'm throwing in gym sessions in between classes. I remember how I was back in uni and I'm determined to get myself back into shape. And with time, get into even better shape. Partially, it IS aesthetically driven. Nothing wrong with looking into the mirror in the morning and being happy with what is staring back. And of course, there are other bonuses such as better stamina and self esteem.
But a major overhaul in my eating habit is incredibly necessary. I need to put away the me who could easily go over 6 rounds at the buffet table. I need to put away the me who grabs the meatiest thing on the table. And I need to start welcoming the me who eats vegetables.
The exercising isn't a huge problem compared to that so food's something I really have to overcome. Being here in Brunei where healthy food requires searching and having to develop an ability to say no to fastfood and traditionally fattening dishes are factors that simply cannot be left as excuses.
Having gained so much weight after I started work and not making time to work out has taken its toll. With my BMI also having gone up, it made me realise that I was seriously going down a very dark road, one which has me imagining not being able to see my toes!
Wish me luck~