Another weight loss brag

Regular exercise always tops the chart of new year resolution of most of the people, including myself. Never got the heart to start new routine and find excuse for not working out or use workload and travel schedule as reason. Imagine how much times I have wasted on electronic device, calls, meetings and stick on couch throughout the evening. 

When lockdown was announced, I took a week off after first quarter closing and lazed my ass off and did nothing. Two weeks later, I felt like potato and the fat around my thigh and belly irked me. What on earth was I thinking? How could I have the gut to sit here and do nothing about this body? I stood on the weighing scale and the number was a lot higher than I thought. This was a huge wake up call!

Ditched the couch and I started my HIIT workout. 4 minutes for 1 set - I felt drained of exhaustion. Insisted for another set and I called it a day. I set the alarm for morning and evening workout for 3 weeks. Result after 3 weeks? Weigh remained and it had gotten heavier some days. Sounds demotivating right?

Next plan, 16:8 intermittent fasting, which I did before and result was amazing. Picked up the routine again and adjusted to 18:6, and sometimes 20:4. Morning workout crossed off and extended evening workout 6 times per week. 

Next Saturday marks 1-month IF + 2-month HIIT journey. 2kg is an achievement for the struggle and hard work. I'm truly satisfied with the result even though it's not tremendous. Gradual loss and no sign of bounce back so far. I must remind myself to keep practising this lifestyle after returning to work - I can take charge!

Takeaway:
1. Exercise is not a chore - blend it in your life. No matter how demotivated for a workout, I would just tell myself, 'just 5 minutes,' and after first set is done, I will make it for another set. 
2. Intermittent fasting should be lifestyle. I drink more water now and feel less hungry in the morning.
3. Adele's weight loss is inspirational. If she can lose so many pounds and fit in S size now, why can't I? What excuses do I have???

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