June 15, 2011 at 11:55 am | Filed under health & fitness
I know, I know— it seems like every month (or every other month), I write about my resolution to eat better, to exercise constantly, and to work myself towards being a HPOA. This time, though, I AM SERIOUS!
Last week, I talked about quitting rice. Save for cheat days (weekends, never more than a cup of rice), I’ve been successful so far. It’s tough and unnatural and the smell of cooked rice alone has my senses going crazy. I think I might have to get rid of my cheat days just so I can stop craving for it.
Yesterday, I signed up for a Livestrong account. It’s been months since I touched the calorie counter app I have on my phone and I am hoping I don’t tire of updating my food diary. Last night, while reviewing what I ate, I realized that I had ZERO FIBER. My protein intake is good, as I am always mindful of this but I need to start including fruit, veggies, and whole-grain cereal in my diet!
Yesterday’s food log.
I have been working out. On Monday, I did 300 squats, 100 jacks, and 100 side crunches. I gave my legs “a rest” last night to do The 100 Workout. BOY, AM IN PAIN TODAY (I also overextended my left arm while doing jacks so that arm is kind of injured right now).
Truthfully, I was feeling lazy and had planned on just walking from the bus stop at Kamias all the way to my apartment in Anonas but the air pollution and the fear of getting mugged held me back. I honestly think that if the MMDA wants to “transform Metro Manila into a smoke-free, healthy, and progressive community”, they should focus first on decongesting our roads. I would love to be able to bike or walk to and from work but breathing in all that exhaust and smoke will probably kill me faster than I can say “Isang kaha nga po ng Marlboro Reds.”
My biggest challenge is quitting alcohol/beer (maybe I need my tush shipped to malibu rehab), which is a must if I want to streamline my diet. So far, though, I think I’m doing okay. Every night, I’ll be asking myself “What did I eat today and how can I improve on it?” Right now, I’m a little obsessed with Livestrong and checking the nutrition facts of everything I think of eating; I hope this obsession lasts more than a week.
June 10, 2011 at 4:51 pm | Filed under outfits, photos
I haven’t had an outfit post in a while; partly because my early mornings (waking up at 6am, leaving for work around 815-830am) have left me with little time to snap photos, partly because I still don’t have my 50mm back (picking it up tomorrow, I swear). Some days, I’ll take a few quick photos and then end up not blogging about it. Like last Friday’s outfit, when Tin and I went to see X-Men: First Class.
Read More: Common Denominators
June 7, 2011 at 1:09 pm | Filed under events, photos
I had a fantastic Saturday, thanks to Nuffnang Philippines and the first Nuffamily Day. I’m a little iffy when it comes to out-of-town trips with strangers (but I jumped at this chance because:
a) I didn’t have anything planned (This is a lie, I was supposed to pick up my 50mm, heh)
b) I could bring friends
c) I haven’t been to Tagaytay in a while and
d) I love Nuffnang!
Waiting to leave the city.
Read More: Snaps From The Weekend: Nuffamily Day at Crosswinds, Tagaytay.
June 6, 2011 at 8:32 pm | Filed under food, health & fitness
Some time last week, my friend Tin and I swore off rice (and pasta). I’m a bit ashamed to admit I haven’t worked out since mid-April so unsurprisingly, I’ve gotten a little bit pudgy. I figure that if I don’t have the time or the will to get my ass back in shape, the least I can do is watch what I eat. So I decided to ditch rice and get a friend on board while at it.
I know, I know— RICE-FREE ASIANS? WHAT KIND OF CRAZY IS THAT??? I bet my mom handed me a bowl of rice and a spoon the second I was out of her womb. So this rice-free nuttery thing we have going on? It’s torture.
The challenge lies in getting creative with my meals. To tell you the truth, I’ve been subsisting on bacon, tofu, omelets, and the odd can of tuna. I told myself I’d get my carbs from fruit but like a typical man named Burt, I’m not big on vegetables and fruit the healthy stuff. I go through bouts when I’m all “OMG HI VEGGIES COME HERE, I LOVE YOU” but these are temporary and short-lived (although I love snacking on steamed broccoli).
Right now, I’m on the lookout for simple, healthy, and delicious recipes. I’m also going to get out of this slump and give The 100 Workout a shot:
100 jumping jacks
90 crunches
80 squats
70 leg lifts
60 jumping jacks
50 crunches
40 squats
30 leg lifts
20 jumping jacks
10 minutes of running
It sounds brutal, doesn’t it? 120 squats, 140 crunches in ONE workout? Crazy talk! I’m just thankful I don’t have to do a single push-up (I hate push-ups as much as I hate crunches). Ideally, I would like to do this every night for the next five or six days and eventually ease myself into something even more… brutal. I came across BodyRock.TV through Say‘s blog and that 600 Reps Fat Burner Workout is looking pretty appealing.
I’ll let you know how it goes!
Hi, I'm Helga Weber and welcome to my personal site. I'm 25 and in the process of learning how to make adventurous life choices. I dislike old people but I love grandma clothes. My goal in life is to build a ball pit right next to my bed. Currently searching for the perfect house coat. My lover is the greatest. 