Check In (Week 2)-The Down and discouraged

Week 2 (8 April to 15 April)

The motivation to stay on track is still strong, but has also shown signs of wavering.

The past monday I had a meltdown in front of my boyfriend because I was so tired. And I guess it must be really tiring for him too, to see me suffer "withdrawal symptoms" and throw tantrums. He asked me if I wanted to give up. Honestly, I didn't. I really just wanted to rant and rant and rant on how terrible this journey is, and how less meaningful life is without the food I like. It seems like forever that I've embarked on this journey(when it's really only 2 weeks), and while it's been exciting to look forward to the new changes, I secretly still wonder how long it's going to end. Losing weight is like a hill I'm always too out of shape to climb.

 But now to think of it, like my boyfriend said, if I think of it as a glass half full than a glass half empty, then I should actually celebrate that I'm taking charge to make my life better. I am quite proud of myself actually, for making it through thus far. It's only been 2 weeks, but my diet has never been so healthy for the past 23 years of my life. 

Good progress this week

-No trouble with bubble tea for this week, I haven't even had one bad craving for it. This is appearing easier than I thought! Even managed to get a few colleagues to start a bubble tea ban together with me.

-I found it hard to reject a brownie a colleague baked on Tuesday, so I secretly threw it away after she left because I really couldn't bear to force it down my throat :/

To be improved

While these are certainly commendable, I wasn't thoroughly satisfied with my progress this week because I've given in to a couple more "treats"(eg: tea), and consumed more calories/fats/carbo than I did last week (though they were still within my daily limits) . I was out on course for most of this week, and it was difficult sticking to my diet schedule when lunch was catered for us. I'm quite determned not to let these obstacles get in my way too. To make up for it, I went for Aerobics classes (LO) at Amore on Wednesday, am going for Muay Thai on Saturday and if my muscles are not aching too bad, I might go to Amore on Sunday too :)

I've been reading success stories, watching youtube for transformational and motivational videos, and also reading fitness magazines to keep myself motivated :)

I am going to make Week 3 better!


Weigh In: 58.8kg