Watching the scale

The thing about weight is that it is easy to pile a pound than to shed an ounce. I know as I have been trying to shed pounds and so far nothing sticks. I blame it on myself as the will power and inner strengths fail me when it comes to achieving the desired weight. Then, there is this television program called The Biggest Loser (TBL) where contestants from all over the States (US) compete to stay at a ranch and go through a rigorous training to bring their weight down. The person who managed to have the lowest weight loss ratio will win $250,000.00.

I think that this is the best reality program so far! It has influenced most people in the US about the risks and danger of being overweight and that you can go down to your optimum weight by watching your calories and exercising. Though it is hard, but those contestants really did it. I think even if they didn't win anything, they are already a winner by having to lose those fats. I really envy them all. Some lose more than 200 lbs - now that's an achievement.

For me, the biggest lost I've ever charted was 50 lbs - I felt GREAT. I was thinking of replacing my wardrobe, changing my lifestyle and many more. But it didn't last long - not long after that, the fats caught up with me. I was back on my previous weight again. I guess that was the 'after effect' of appetite suppression pills. I stopped taking them after 2 months and tried living a healthy lifestyle without the pills. I guess I was living too 'healthy'.

I am now inspired by the show (TBL) and now beginning a new diet plan. But I'm not trying to be too ambitious - I know myself, I'll start with manageable stuffs first and work my way to a more rigorous plan. So, phase 1 will be, no more curries (there goes Kari Kepala Ikan...), cut down on fried food, slash those carbs, plenty of plain water and brisk walking in the morning. It doesn't seems to be difficult to others, but for me, hey, I need to start somewhere! My target - to lose 70 lbs before the year end, that's roughly a consistent 8 lbs a month for the next 9 months.

So, let it be known that today, 7 April 2009, is the day I take a new step towards a healthier and slimmer life....

May the Force be with me....

Reflecting life

It has been nearly 3 years since my last posting in this blog. Since then, many things had happened and most of them are lessons to life itself. I have gained experiences going through these events in life and has taught me valuable lessons. In the past 3 years (well, nearly), I had the opportunity to visit 2 more countries, had another son, performed umrah, great career progressions and involved in corporate politics. Above all, I couldn't be more thankful to be alive and healthy today.

I have now reached the age where new life begins, or so they say. For me, it is more of reflecting the life I have lived. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had the first revelation of the Quran when he was at this age, and so began the new 'life' of Islam and his prophethood. As for me, it is time for me to reflect myself spiritually, and how this can contribute positively to the people around me.

And so begin the new chapter in this blog, where I shall pour my thoughts on my take about life around me.