How phit.

Time for a semi-hiatus

Because you guys have probably noticed that I’ve been MIA for the better part of the last week. Well, it’s because I’ve been preoccupied with moving and getting settled in! We’re still in the process of everything and right now I don’t have internet access at my new house so it’s a little hard to keep up with tumblr. So while I do have momentary access, I thought I’d just let you guys know what I’ve been up to!

Also in the hassle of things I forgot to do my weigh-in but to be fair, I haven’t had the time to pick and choose my meals either because we’ve just finished setting up the kitchen. Hopefully eating only take away type food hasnt done too much harm (I did my best to stay in moderation! Plus I think all the packing and carrying stuff is bound to burn it off).

Anyway, I should be back in a few days! Till then you guys <3

under400:

Why you can’t eat 1200 calories, and burn 600.

selfinspiration:

I thought this was well-covered in the fitblr community, but since I keep seeing posts about this, and I’ve seen people give advice that makes that seem okay, I’m going to try to explain why it’s not. I’ve made this mistake before. I wish people would do a bit more research about what they are doing to their body before they do it, I know I should have.

Why can’t you? Because it is not safe. You need your NET calories to be at least 1200. Net calories are the calories your body actually uses. So, say you eat 1200 and burn 600, you need to eat 600 more to compensate. If your net calories is regularly under 1200, your body will go into starvation mode.

What is starvation mode? Starvation mode is what happens when your body is not getting the minimum amount of calories (1200 is the general rule). Your body will eventually stop dealing with food the way it should. This won’t happen in one day, or even two. But if you make eating less food a habit, you can bet on it. Your body will start to try to protect itself by slowing your metabolism progressively. Also- instead of losing fat, your body will try to store any fat you may take in. Any weight loss you lose on a diet like this will be muscle loss, NOT fat loss. And if you aren’t aware, the more muscle you have- the more efficient your body is at burning fat. 

So, if you want to feel sluggish, lose muscle, get weak, store fat, and be over-all unhealthy: keep up what you’re doing.

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If you want to lose weight HEALTHILY and effectively, boost your metabolism, and feel better overall: EAT, and eat enough. I know a lot of people have this fear of food that they think intake = fat gain, but that mindset really needs to change.

Think about it like this:

If you fill up your gas tank half-way for a trip that requires a full tank, what would happen?

Your car would use all the fuel, run on empty for a little while, then break down.

July 10: Weigh-In

SW: 172/168
LW: 162

CW: 160!!!

Current Loss: ~2 lbs
Total Loss: 12/8 lbs

So this has been a long time coming, but after 2 whole months I can finally cross off my first GW!!! :’) I honestly was not expecting it  because this whole week has been a bit of a fail, especially since last night was my cousin’s birthday and I spent all day working on a cake for her. (and trying to resist tasting some batter/frosting is like impossible). But I figured I should weigh myself since it’s been QUITE a while since my last one and I am so glad I did! It took me two very long months but it taught me a lot too because I was one of the naive ones who thought I could just shed weight in a week. It is hard work but it’s hard work that is worth it.

sorry for the random MIA-ness guys

I’d been tired the past few days and fell asleep early and I figured, oh no big deal if I just take a break today and then BOOM! Suddenly it’s Wednesday night and I realized I haven’t exercised all week.

I mean, it’s not a bad thing that I haven’t because I’ve literally been exhausted to the point of falling asleep at 8 pm (damn you work!!!). But I hope that just watching what I eat is doing the trick. I want to see some changes dammit. :)

Anyhoo, I hope everyone of you guys have been staying on top of your stuff more than I have! Drop me a line if you ever want to talk <3

I had a rollercoaster of a weekend, a wedding to go to yesterday and a friend’s birthday today

Needless to say I did have more food than intended whether it was comfort food or celebratory. Because who really can turn down wedding food? (esp.if you happen to be south asian!)

I totally forgot to do my weigh-in this weekend too but I guess that can be blamed on having a head full of emotions and things to do instead. Oh, well. Tomorrow I’ll be ready to get back on the horse and keep on going!

For now, I’ll enjoy some frogurt-made milkshake. :)

So today overall was just awful

• Got informed via text this morning that a bunch of my friends were going out tonight and was told ~subtly~ that me, with my strict work schedule and stricter parents, was missing out.
• Didn’t end up keeping track of my intake at all, so I pretty much ate whatever.
• Didn’t work out at all today.
• Went out for a walk to see the fireworks and got into an argument with my previously mentioned strict mother who loves to treat me like I’m 5.
• Fan-fucking-tastic.