Setbacks.

95.0 kg. 

Gained 0.3 kg. 

Didn't manage my calories well over the week. Perhaps I was trying too hard to make healthier choices quickly and it became stressful (since I was giving up on foods I normally eat) which led to cheat meals. 

What I can learn from the experience is that you need to eat foods that you like and if they are 'bad' for you, cut down the portions rather than eliminate them. Make weight loss seem 'natural' where you don't have to think too much about what to eat or not to eat. This way, it becomes a lifestyle rather than a diet. Limit daily caloric intake since this is the most important part of losing weight. 

Week 1 weigh in result

94.7 kg. I've lost 0.5 kg (1.1 pound) after one week of trying out a new lifestyle. 

Things didnt really go according to plan as some days my calorie consumption would go way past my daily limit. However, i have recently become interested in the Japanese diet and been drinking green tea every day. I've also cut down on the amount of meat and sweets I eat daily. As for exercise, i've continued with lifting weights every night for about 45 minutes. 

I'm going to continue doing all of this for a while. It seems to be working :)

95.2 Kg. The weight loss journey begins.

I weighed myself this morning and the scale read 95.2 kg. Despite being a 'personal trainer' I have to admit it has been difficult for me to lose weight this year. But that all ends today. This is what this blog is all about: to keep track of my weight loss progress and hopefully will inspire and help others lose weight as well.

The goal

My goal is to reduce 10 per cent of by body weight by November 14 2013 (within three months time). I should weigh around 85 kg by that time, an ideal weight for my height. 

How will I accomplish my goal? 

My simple plan is basically to eat three meals a day and make sure that each meal does not exceed 600 calories. I'm targeting 1800 calories a day coupled with at least 30 minutes of exercise (mix of cardio and strength training) every day. I will eat normal (Bruneian) foods and cut down but not eliminate junk food since I will be gradually changing my lifestyle.  

I will post my weekly weigh in results every Tuesday and will reflect on what I did right or wrong.

Here goes nothing! :)