Back at 55

It took me over a week to lose the weight I gained during my reckless weekend eating spree. I feel so happy and victorious!

Yes, I am back at 55kgs again.

It may look so easy but believe me, I worked so hard. I am not like other people who are blessed with a great metabolism. Mine needs prodding, cajoling, and above all hard work.

I learned that I could indulge once in a while. But I should not go overboard especially with junk food. Some of you may say that life is too short to be too uptight about these things. But I say, life is short so why make it even shorter by eating unhealthy food?

Honestly, I have come to love eating fruits for snacks. I actually crave for it. And my body responds so well to it. I don't have afternoon slumps like I used to have before.

My body is still not perfect. I still have a lot of bumps here and there but what I am proud of is that I am getting stronger. I have a lot of energy and I could tackle house chores non stop without panting like an old hen.

I was talking to another mom yesterday. She mentioned that she goes to the gym. She looks really good and I love how toned her legs were. But I am not jealous that she has time for gym. I am not cut out for gym. I learned that a long time ago.

Gym time just eats too much of my time. Before I could start working out at the gym, I have already spent about almost an hour - shower, getting dressed, going to the gym, etc. It does not suit me, especially that I don't have a lot of time in my hands.

So what I do is that I just exercise at home. If you have a space good enough to do skipping rope, then you're fine. My home gym equipment aren't too fancy either. I only have the following:

1) Mat
2) Skipping rope
3) A pair of weights (5lbs each)

And I don't have to wear fancy gym clothes too. I just wear my comfortable (even tattered) clothes and I am good to go.

I really think that staying healthy doesn't need expensive gym membership. We can be as healthy as we can in the comforts of our home.

Next post, I will write about a short but effective exercise routine that I do at home.