Fitness Resolution

I'm on a quest.. or shall I say a year-end resolution.. to lose 10kgs. Not to say I am not happy with things as they are.. but I want to get into that honed fitness freak thingy.. you know bones and toned muscles..they say you must try everything at least once in life! And I have nothing to lose except yea.. I am just too funny, aren't I?! Ha! Ha!

So.. since the keyword is fitness I am not going to cheat by starving or puking (I don't think sticking your head into toilet bowls and staring at your own vomit is really worth anything in this world..nothing). I am going to do it the long, hard way.. exercise and the only thing no one can bribe me into voluntaring so far.. the all dreaded Pilates!!!!! But gawds, it works like miracle.

Why this all of a sudden? Well, one, I am going to have some free time next one month or so since I can't afford that around the world trip just yet, I am settling for another 'change of scene'.. an image makeover...hard to explain further than that. Yea, I do watch the reality makeovers but I don't think I would put my face under blades and come out having both my ears meet at the back of my head. Besides I have heard horror stories of plastic surgeries locally!

Anyway, I have started my first step, buying a couple of nice tops a size smaller. And I am breaking it down to ease my psyche into the new routine. The mind can be a clueless, treacherous thing sometimes.. especially when it comes to losing weight... force it to do it and it will bitch against you. Why crash diets never work,we all know! So let's do it gently...with little rewards along the way.. sounds fun huh? Well, I let you know.. when I am into my 3rd day of 5 x 20mins workouts, fruit juices and steamed vegetables!

Below are three tips from The Biggest Loser trainers on how to get and stay in shape!
I think they make sense unlike most health tips motivated by big money making schemes.

1. It's okay to give into cravings. Losing weight and keeping it off means balance, not going without treats for the rest of your life.
Oh yea, love that!

2. Use a food journal to track what triggers overeating--stress, a celebration, or being with certain people. Identifying these trigger situations will help you put a stop to them.
I know what exactly this means.

3. If you don't have a measuring cup available, use your fist to figure out correct portions. from chicken to vegetables, just about every portion you'll eat is about the size of your fist.
Isn't that so simple and practical?

AND finally, why am putting all this up my blog? In Oprah words.. shall I say, I am signing a contract with myself and you will be my witness. I'll keep my progress posted. It begins today! So far so good.