When you start living, things definitely change. One of the major events and changes in my life has been trying not to isolate myself. I tend to self-isolate and self-criticize but this 90 days, I tried to do it a lot less than usual. As a result gives me the courage and faith that after all, I could still have a place in this world.

Throughout this ninety day challenge, every aspect of my life has gone through a major revamp. One thing that I like is that I am a lot more chatty and extroverted. I wonder if it’s all just because I’ve found a good source of caffeine or my tolerance to people has gone up naturally. Either Way, it’s really good that they’ve improved.

I noticed that I’ve spent years and almost decades trying to dim the lights that I have. I was really afraid of becoming the center of attention as it could attract people with bad vibes 😂. The thing is that is bound to happen but how many of them are actually there than the people that I’ve managed to inspire? I make friends fairly easily and I’ve found friends from all walks of life. The only negative trait of mine is that they all would stay as the-people-I-used-to-know as I also have the habit of self-isolating. I don’t know, I can’t seem to find balance on them. Maybe it’s time I do so.

13 Pounds Gone

As usual, this weekly update has to have the weekly weights in. I am now saying goodbye to 13 pounds that used to be inside my body. I’ve noticed that the food I’ve been eating lately has even been decreasing to the point where I could sustain myself with just 600 calories/day. What made this week extra challenging was that it was the month where I was struggling with cravings, irritability etc.

To consistently lose 2 pounds/week isn’t necessarily easy but it’s better than to never go back to where I was feeling a decade ago, healthier and alive. It’s a mix of consistency and being a little crazy with the routine and the food I eat.

When you consistently log the food you’re eating, overtime you learn the type of food that has high calorie and how much it would take to burn them. Exercise like low intensity cardio wouldn’t burn as much especially when you do it for only 10 minutes. So, knowing how much these cardio burns, you’ll start to really attempt to eat healthier and the food that makes you full.

The thing that I’ve noticed throughout this journey is that it is better to have a consistent meal schedule. When it’s consistent and built like a routine, it’s easier navigating life and hunger. In the past, my meal time was whenever I felt like it. That can be like 2 AM in the morning or 3 AM. These days, I always have it around the same time and never exceed it. If I am still hungry, I would snack and opt for boiled eggs, fruits or more americano.

I’ve reached my 8th week and it feels like forever sometimes. There are certain things that have become natural to me. I also opt for better and healthier food compared to what I used to be eating in the past. More importantly, this week, I’ve found a rhythm again and life is a lot better.

Sleep is the means to an end.

I am no longer young like I used to be. When I was 19, I could simply stay awake for more than 32 hours and I’ll be fine. But these days, I get extremely tired especially when I don’t sleep more than 24 hours. At the same time, the things I do rely so much on my sleep. So, I have to adjust everything and it’s nicer to have some type of schedule than having to do things at a whim. Maybe it’s all the balance that I seek, just some type of consistency in my routine. This is where sleep really plays a role in shaping my routine and how I can stay consistent with my workout as well as all the habits that I am trying to build.

Anyway, see you again next week 😸