I was never the "big kid" during my childhood days. It just started when I was in Grade 5 and then, I was always the chubby one. I have to admit, it wasn't easy. It was never an easy thing for me being compared to everyone. Like why do my younger cousins have suitors and I don't? Like why is my sister beautiful and I am not. Plus, teenage problem also decided to greet me and that was ZITS and BREAKOUTS.
Everything changed though when I started losing weight and no, at first I did not do it properly. I lost so much and looked really thin but that was because I starved myself for 2 weeks. I would skip meals and wouldn't eat dinner. I would only eat crackers and drink water.
Now I'm 20 and yes, exercise is just something I started recently.
EXERCISE WAS NOT EASY. It was May last year, I was living with my batch mates in a retreat house in Tagaytay for our in-house review since we will be taking the Nursing Licensure Exam by June. Our review will last from 8AM to 5PM so still, we have quite time to spare before dinner and night-time studies..or should I say going back to bed :p
My friends and I then decided to try jogging and yes, IT WAS HARD. At first I would be jogging for like 3 minutes and then I'll be catching my breath and then walk. And then I'll run again for a minute and walk again. My legs hurt, my breathing uneven. Still, I tell myself "You have to do this." The place has a slope in it and it was in front of a church so well, I guess, inside my head was like "Lord is watching you, kaya mo yan." So there, challenge accepted. I am no athlete or sporty type so I just accepted the fact that it will not be an easy task for me. Still, I ran..and walk..and jog everyday for 30 minutes. The rule was "You can slow down, but no, do not stop." Until after 2 weeks, I noticed that I am not that tired anymore and that I can run for a longer time. I'd play Badminton or watch the Basketball Game with my friends afterwards. It made me feel better. Knowing that I am doing this not for anyone else, but for myself, it made me feel like I was treating my body, extra special.
What I really just want is to wear this low-rise jeans of mine without my tummy bulging. THAT WAS MY ONLY GOAL. And on the last day, HOLY ASDFGHJKL, I DID!
After that, I stopped. i don't know. I was home again and I had this overwhelming feeling of again being lazy. Hahaha! Sorry, tao lang :))
A month ago, I started that walk-jog-run routine again with my Mama. We do it a couple of meters away from our house on what we call "Latian" or Salt Beds. Sorry, I can't attach a picture of it right now but I will, some other time. Sooooo, I wake up at around 6AM and together with my mom, we exercise.
THE CON:
- I wake up early.
THE PROS:
- I noticed that I've been feeling a lot happier lately. MUST BE THE ENDORPHINS. <3
- My bowel movement have been regular. Yes I am one of those who do not do "the deed" regularly but when I started exercise, I did! :D
- I have read somewhere that even 15-minute walks are good for losing weight if you do it regularly. Yes, you won't see the results immediately but trust me, in the long run, you will. I have been wearing garments of mine that I have not worn in a loooooong time!
- I don't have to pay for gym sessions..so I save money :p
- I know in my heart that I'm doing my body a favor.
- I don't tire easily :D I am doing cardio exercise so I know that if ever the Zombies attack, I am prepared. LOL =))
- I see the sun rise and it makes me happy and extra energetic for the day. And also, I feel like it's God's way of saying good morning to me :">
- I have extra bonding time with Mama. <3 We talk about random things when we exercise and it's awesome.
- PLUS: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WAKE UP EARLY BECAUSE YOU CAN EXERCISE EVEN ON THE LATE AFTERNOONS AND EVEN AT NIGHT-TIME! :D
Oh, I found some pics, sorry it was random shots of me and my boyfriend, and of my friends! :D
So there it is! Hahaha! Sorry for the long post. So get up! Go out and run! It's good for you!
Always take care, RUI xx
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