I've got an advice for Mr. John Hoe.
Mr. Hoe, there's one thing that make me unsure of your determination. You see, quoting your answer on this question:
"I asked Mr Hoe how he would feel if he regained the 10kg he had lost. He replied: "If my stamina has increased, my body muscle has increased, I don't mind that ... I will still continue with the exercise.""
I agree with you that whatever happen you should continue with the exercise. But the word in blue simply giving me the impression that you don't have the determination to do it. You don't have the do-or-die mentality yet.
This what failed me for years. I did have had some weight loss from 88Kg to 78 Kg some years back. Pretty amazing though. What happen is I started to get complacent with my "achievement" and I started to losing it. Before I know it, the needle runs back to 85 in a short time.
I'm not advising you to follow my footsteps or anything but to radically change your lifestyle, I believe you need to radically change your mind. Make it do-or-die situation. Set a target and timeframe and get yourself rewarded if you can reach it... So long the reward is not food.
Another advice is never ever go on a diet! Dieting means you only temporarily changing your eating habit. You need to change the eating habit radically and PERMANENTLY. Never ever think that you only have to hold your appetite until you reach your goal. You, or shall I say, WE, need to change our entire lifestyle, not until you reach the goal, but permanently.
Nevertheless, John. You did a great first step. You want to live longer to see your loved ones and perhaps one day holding your own grandchildren. This is one lady that inspire me to lose weight, live longer and share more love to others. (she never need to lose weight, though) If you do read this post, I wish I could see you one year from now, a brand new you.
Good luck and all the best to you John! We're cheering for your commitment.
Friday, October 9, 2009
How is it so far...
It's been GREAT, I tell you! Last time, I always plan to swim and the plan ends up just as a plan.
HOWEVER... After this commitment, even after I swam the number of laps I want for the day, I won't really mind to add some more.
I've been quitting jogging for quite some times. The last time I went jogging in the east coast, the wind blew so hard and I had stiff muscle for 3 days! The first 2 days, I can't even move at all. So that might be the reason I quit jogging.
Anyway... My strategy is as follows:
My current body is too heavy. Advantage: Easier to lose weight. Disadvantage, higher risk of sports injury, not good for self training such as push-ups. Heck, I can't even do a single chin up. Simply because my upper body strength is not enough to lift the 85Kg I had. While bigger body would translate to higher BMR (Basal metabolic Rate), there's also not much thing I can do. I can't push-ups more than 30 at one go. 12 years ago, 100 pushes at one go is peanut for me.
So first, I need to really concentrate on burning more fat. Easiest strategy, eat less than my body consume. If I eat 2000 cal a day, I should work way more than that. Probably 2500 to 3000 cal. Therefore everyday I got 500 to 1000 cal deficit daily. However, since 1 gram of fat translated to around 9 cal. 1000 cal is simply around 110g of fat.Not mentioning not 100% calorie deficit will be contributed from fat.
But then, there's always be cheat codes. Remember, I said ANYTHING. I never promise not to use any medication, supplement, laser beam, acupuncture, carb blocker, fat blocker or any such thing. But I won't be keen on endangering myself and especially doing crazy stuffs like liposuction. (It's more fun to run in red bra than doing a liposuction) Xndo carb blocker might be my panic button but I won't start buying them now. Probably in March if I'm still above 78 at that point of time. But the point of this challenge is not to lose weight alone, but to show the world that determination and willpower is the greatest strength you can ever draw your energy from.
Yosshhhh.... Wish me luck guys. I want to bring hope for all those obese and fats around the world. We can do it!!!
HOWEVER... After this commitment, even after I swam the number of laps I want for the day, I won't really mind to add some more.
I've been quitting jogging for quite some times. The last time I went jogging in the east coast, the wind blew so hard and I had stiff muscle for 3 days! The first 2 days, I can't even move at all. So that might be the reason I quit jogging.
Anyway... My strategy is as follows:
My current body is too heavy. Advantage: Easier to lose weight. Disadvantage, higher risk of sports injury, not good for self training such as push-ups. Heck, I can't even do a single chin up. Simply because my upper body strength is not enough to lift the 85Kg I had. While bigger body would translate to higher BMR (Basal metabolic Rate), there's also not much thing I can do. I can't push-ups more than 30 at one go. 12 years ago, 100 pushes at one go is peanut for me.
So first, I need to really concentrate on burning more fat. Easiest strategy, eat less than my body consume. If I eat 2000 cal a day, I should work way more than that. Probably 2500 to 3000 cal. Therefore everyday I got 500 to 1000 cal deficit daily. However, since 1 gram of fat translated to around 9 cal. 1000 cal is simply around 110g of fat.Not mentioning not 100% calorie deficit will be contributed from fat.
But then, there's always be cheat codes. Remember, I said ANYTHING. I never promise not to use any medication, supplement, laser beam, acupuncture, carb blocker, fat blocker or any such thing. But I won't be keen on endangering myself and especially doing crazy stuffs like liposuction. (It's more fun to run in red bra than doing a liposuction) Xndo carb blocker might be my panic button but I won't start buying them now. Probably in March if I'm still above 78 at that point of time. But the point of this challenge is not to lose weight alone, but to show the world that determination and willpower is the greatest strength you can ever draw your energy from.
Yosshhhh.... Wish me luck guys. I want to bring hope for all those obese and fats around the world. We can do it!!!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The Red Bra Challenge
INTRO:
I've been fat in the last 10 years. I've always wanted to get fit but fail to do so again and again. To Make sure I won't fail this time, I pronounce to the whole world my intention to get back in shape.
THE PROMISE:
This was written in my Facebook status:
I PROMISE to do ANYTHING to LOSE WEIGHT. IF by end of 31 OCTOBER 2010, I still haven't reach 70 KG or below, I'm gonna run from ORCHARD MRT to DHOBY GHAUT MRT, Bare-chested and wearing a BRA.
Christian Immanuel
7 October 2009
FYI:
For those of you who don't know Singapore, Orchard to Dhoby Ghaut is on the stretch of Orchard Road with about 1.5 Km in between. It's a very crowded place especially on weekends.
WHY:
I decided enough is enough. No more dilly dallying. It's time for me to get back in shape. Get a new life, a great, fulfilling and healthier life.
I also want to prove that determination alone can help people to reach what they want. I also want to help people to become healthier using their own willpower.
Date of Decision:
Sunday, 31st October 2010, 10AM. Witnessed by 2 or more unrelated person. Weighing will be done with a digital scale that's agreed by at least 5 persons. If the weight is more than 70Kg, the run starts!
For the purpose of weighing, I'll be wearing a light short and shirt of negligible weight.
SPONSORS and VOLUNTEERS:
Photo: Wilson
Bra: Rosdiana Lee
Weighing scale confirmation: Leonny, Still need 5 volunteers
Witnesses: Irene Weng, Still need 1 Volunteer
Anybody want to join the challenge?
I've been fat in the last 10 years. I've always wanted to get fit but fail to do so again and again. To Make sure I won't fail this time, I pronounce to the whole world my intention to get back in shape.
THE PROMISE:
This was written in my Facebook status:
I PROMISE to do ANYTHING to LOSE WEIGHT. IF by end of 31 OCTOBER 2010, I still haven't reach 70 KG or below, I'm gonna run from ORCHARD MRT to DHOBY GHAUT MRT, Bare-chested and wearing a BRA.
Christian Immanuel
7 October 2009
FYI:
For those of you who don't know Singapore, Orchard to Dhoby Ghaut is on the stretch of Orchard Road with about 1.5 Km in between. It's a very crowded place especially on weekends.
WHY:
I decided enough is enough. No more dilly dallying. It's time for me to get back in shape. Get a new life, a great, fulfilling and healthier life.
I also want to prove that determination alone can help people to reach what they want. I also want to help people to become healthier using their own willpower.
Date of Decision:
Sunday, 31st October 2010, 10AM. Witnessed by 2 or more unrelated person. Weighing will be done with a digital scale that's agreed by at least 5 persons. If the weight is more than 70Kg, the run starts!
For the purpose of weighing, I'll be wearing a light short and shirt of negligible weight.
SPONSORS and VOLUNTEERS:
Photo: Wilson
Bra: Rosdiana Lee
Weighing scale confirmation: Leonny, Still need 5 volunteers
Witnesses: Irene Weng, Still need 1 Volunteer
Anybody want to join the challenge?
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