3 months ago I would've laughed at myself and never thought I'd be writing this blog entry. I'm the laziest person I know- I'm a homebody, a couch potato and I've never been the sporty/athletic type. I spend most of my time sleeping, eating and surfing the internet :s




Back then, I tried the worse methods to stay skinny- appetite suppressants, diet teas, pills, starvation diet & throwing up my food. I also tried going to the gym consistently for about a year or so but then I lost the drive because I hated the monotony, the people and the stupid gym music.




But you know what really helped me stay skinny even before I started exercising? I eat healthy and NO I don't mean the-I-eat-rabbit-food-only kind of healthy shiz (no way man! I'm a carnivore!) I don't even do those stupid cleanses. I eat a well-balanced, satisfying, unprocessed home cooked meal.  For those of you who are curious about my non diet-diet go here. (I'm Asian so rice is an important part of my meal all the time) The focus is more on the quality and not the quantity of food that I eat. I feel full and satisfied after eating a hearty meal and I don't feel hungry for a longer period of time.


I don't deprive myself of things that I love (Donuts, chocolate and ice cream) but I don't indulge as often either. I think it all boils down to changing your mindset about health and your body. It's not really a strict regimen or discipline but a state of mind. When you get to that state of mind, eating healthy and avoiding fast food, processed or junk food becomes easier. I decided I wanted to eat healthy when my boyfriend's parents both got Cancer. I decided I was going to reduce my sugar intake to set a good example for my Dad (Diabetes runs in my family). Your reasons to stay fit and healthy has to go beyond pure vanity so that you will be able to stay motivated and disciplined no matter what. Of course I want to look skinny and have abs but that's not the only reason why I do it.



I started exercising to be honest because of my parents (I needed to find something for them to do to keep them healthy) and I stumbled across the power walking videos which are a godsend and I went from there. Since I love good food also, I am motivated to exercise more so I don't need to deprive myself of the richer stuff. I don't understand those people who go to the gym all the time and eat very small quantities of food. Exercise so you can eat well! (don't be a glutton though :p )



Some people opt for those high intensity cardio workouts that hurt like hell and then eventually they get lazy and stop because it's not really sustainable esp if you have a busy lifestyle. It's hard to keep doing something that you hate especially if it hurts like hell all the time- you eventually dread doing it and stop. I prefer a low-med intensity workout that I can do everyday and have fun doing it. I have been doing these exercises for around 2 months now and I still enjoy doing them because I don't feel like I'm dying after the end of each workout. Instead- I feel energized and happy and I am getting the results that I want without killing myself over it. Leslie Sansone is an amazing instructor you guys! I love her!






Here's a look into my weekly exercise routine (I sometimes get lazy and rest during Wednesdays or Saturdays though) Sunday is a Sabbath day for me so I don't exercise/work during Sunday.

It's important to set realistic expectations when it comes to your body. It's easier to get inspired by fit people or celebrities with the same body type and height as you so stop staring at that Victoria's Secret model because if you're Asian/Petite like me,  you are never going to have a body like that ok. People have different body types and metabolism so it is best not to get discouraged if you are not getting the results you want immediately. Persistence and patience is the key ;)