Biggest Loser 2012

I've registered for 'The Biggest Loser' program (not the TV program!) at my office. Good! I'm currently making effort to lose some weight targeting 65kg by September 2012. I haven't done any analysis yet on the progress but Alhamdulillah, I'm still going strong and faithfully go the gym twice a week and burn about 120 calories each session. I know it doesn't sound much but I am happy to see myself making 1/2 of my lunch hour useful to my advantage.
So the challenge of the 'Biggest Loser' is simple. Lose some weight in 2 weeks starting 21 March. The final weigh in will be on 6th April. Hokay, what's my plan?
1st, I take this as a support to my total 2012 weight management which I started since November 2011. My program is to lose 10 kg in 11 months. That is 0.9kg in a month. At the moment, the progress is rather slow.
2ndly, I won't starve myself just to win. I will do this the right way just to experiment and jive up my overall program. I'll get 4 boxes of Nestle Fitness cereals and one of the main reason why I registered. One box of Fitness cereal costs about RM11 so apart from saving RM44, I'll get to lose weight which I'm currently doing. So the program is not an additional burden.
 
3rd, planning to eat 'fat burning food' such as orange, grapefruit, kiwi, broccoli for 2 weeks to test whether it's true. If it's true, i'll lose weight and if it's not it is only for 2 weeks.

4th, I will attend 3 Mayfair session within the 2 weeks program. What justify this are I've already paid for the package and i'll lose if i don't go, and to burn the extra pounds I will gain during my holiday in Vietnam.
5th, I plan to lose more than 4 kilos doing exactly as above. If the program works, I'll be 70kg by early April. Wow!.... Wish me luck!

Vietnam in 8 days

Have I told you that finally I will be out of this country for a short vacation? Yes!!! And I just can't wait! And this is possible thanks to my colleagues. Original plan was to aim for UK in 2013 but imagine the money we need to fork out (at least RM10k ok!)

I've been wanting to fly eversince I was back from UK in 2004. I don't mind if it is just for domestic flights, as long as I can be on a plane. I like the 'posh' feeling when travelling by plane. Apart from that, I really want to know how it feels like to travel with my kids. And to witness their excitement being on a plane. It should be interesting and a handful. Unfortunately, the time has never arrived for me and my kids due to budget constraint. What can I do....
2nd option would be to travel with colleagues. Female colleagues and suitable destination for such travel companion would be to travel to shopping paradise such as Bandung, Korea etc. Vietnam known for cheap cloths where many exclusive baju kurung/tudung shops buy their stock. I just can't wait! At times I feel guilt leaving the kids BUT.... if I don't do this, I'll never get to experience it. We have to go all out for things that matter to us, right... regardless the obstacle... I like to travel so this trip is justified, right? I also want to get new baju kurung/clothes this year so I really think shopping in Vietnam help to lift the guilt of buying expensive clothes, right???

Benh Thanh market: Shopping destination

You see, even I need to convince myself that it is OK for me to leave the kids. I just have to be on this trip, sayang....

Hi! It's Zaggora Monday!

Received coupon from GROUPON for my Zanggora pants. Already ordered and keeping my fingers crossed that everything will go well. The price was RM272.45 (GBP44.99) but with Groupon, I only need to pay RM145 including delivery charges.
 

This is my alternative to PB set which cost a whopping RM2k++. My colleague did offer a discounted pair around RM1.5k++. At first I was determined to take whatever it is to slim down so was prepared to spend. Luckily, I'm not an impulsive spender. I found out about Groupon from my husband which offer discounted price by finding collective buyers. Sound logical...
 
Can't wait to receive my Zaggora pants to see whether it is as what others have claimed. Using the same technology as PB (FIR), at least this pants encourage us to exercise to ensure the pants work which appeals to me apart from the price which only a fraction of PB. PB becomes ridiculous when you read Zanggora website. Hey! At least I only lose RM145 if it doesn't really work....
No pain, no gain. No exercise, no weight loss, right?!... You can choose to sit around wearing the structured corset & tight fitting pants until you can't breathe waiting for miracle to happen. Yes, you will lose some weight but was it because of PB or you just had to eat less due to the tight fitting garments? The idea seemed acceptable when I was desperately need to shed my extra pounds, when I was expecting miracle. However, I'm more rational now. I prefer an image of me active in the gym rather that sitting around with good posture but lack of stamina. Zaggora should fuel my motivation to shed the fat.... Fingers crossed x!

My emotion right now

I'm scared... :(

Happy New Year! Welcome 2012

Been busy since I started work. Not work busy but holiday busy! Waaah! Bestnya! Didn't even get the chance to update the blog although there are many stories to tell. Good ones of course especially shopping. Felt like it has been ages since the last time I shop for myself. More about this later! I just want to make an entry for the new year. So happy New Year everyone!

Read this when you are down

Life! Alhamdulillah....

At this moment, I feel rather energetic. I feel like doing work! I don't know where the energy comes from. Is it from the 'jamu' that I take every morning since confinement? Is it from better food choices in my effort of losing weight? Is it because of anticipation going on a break? Is it because it's nearly end of year? Is it because I'm not stressed to prepare the kids for school?

I don't know but I like this feeling. I've lost it since I got pregnant this year. Since my manager became my CFO. Since I wasn't sure what my new role & tasks are. Since I added my school friends in FB. Since I know others who left the company earn more than me (and they are younger). Since new faces in the company also earn 3-4 times more (and they are younger/same age as me). Since I felt some tasks are impossible. I don't know and I I lost the motivation and confidence to live happy.
All this things that make me feel so down and demotivated, if I think too much about them will only worsen the feeling. Thus worsen the energy level and motivation. And now looking back, I believe my pregnancy is a blessing in disguise. With the 2 months maternity leave, I was able to do some thinking. I had the time to try and understand where my life at the moment and where I want it to be. Remembering what I have and I have not done, what I should have and shouldn't have done.

It is normal that our emo, confidence, motivation goes up and down. Everyone goes through the same thing regardless who they are. The important part is how fast we pick ourselves up when life hit the low. And it takes practice to be fast and move to the next chapter. This is actually how people change for the better...
And once we have master one positive attitude, we should try to master another one.

So I feel I have now manage to pick myself up during emotion turmoils quicker than before. I just need to look ahead and think about my kids and afterlife. I feel grateful with what I have and I understand, to want more is to strive more out of comfort zone.

I should be happy for other people's happiness, I should provide encouragement to my children as they need to hear them. I should think positive and help others when they feel negative. I should not listen to negative remarks if it will only dampen my spirit. Be confident but don't overdo it. Take care of your body and health. Strive for what you want and it doesn't necessarily mean money, wealth, big salary. If your want is expensive, start saving! It might take ages but once you get it, you will get to say "Finally!" and it will be you who is satisfied. Aim high but never forget your purpose towards Allah SWT. Thank you Allah for this wonderful feeling!