Heading towards end of 2012

You only have yourself to answer to

Cont’ – 2009

… I guess my career helps in pushing me to be more determined by then. Being an actor with just the knowledge out of an acting school without the “Idol Class” Qualification which is much look upon… its pretty competitive. So I push harder but smarter now. Before I start I set a goal and told myself no matter what others say I’ll stick to the plan unless I decide to make the change on my own. I know a lot of people around me will have a lot of say in many things so best I set my mind firm and not stray or submit to temptations.

Then I went into modeling. Entering contest of like:

• Hottest Hunks in Malaysia
• GS Vogue Super Hunks

and some lingerie shows and magazine shoots, bridal shoots because back then when I started, not a lot of models are muscular. Most of them are tall and thin. lol. The irony. I am short and sexy 😛 kidding. But yeah, I was creating awareness and attention wherever I went. Be it on the film & Drama sets or just modeling events. And up till the point of events non related to modeling or acting. The sudden extra attention felt good. But i always tell myself that I will not stray from my path. Some offered me advice to abuse steroids and even told me that oral steroids are not consider steroids. Some models even told me to inject L-Carnitine directly into the abdominal areas but I never fell for those kinda temptations. It was due to my goal as its not just to look sexy, but i focus more on FITNESS & HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. To me, having to directly inject any substance into my body to enhance anything is bad. READ UP on it and you would know that our body is not meant to receive so much dose is such a gushed manner. Asked me what do I think of them who took it? “Its their own choice and we have different goals” What they are willing to sacrifice now for whatever reasons it is isn’t what I am willing to sacrifice long term. i look ahead to 10 years down the line, 20 years, if so blessed 30 years and 40 years. The short 5 minute fame is not what i think in my own opinion as worthy my sacrifice.

I didn’t join a lot of modeling contest because i was more focus on acting. Most would tell me its almost near impossible to be both acting and maintaining. Well, I’ve to juggle Studies, Acting, Modeling and Events while maintaining my physiques. All it takes is a little time management. I mean, most people I know usually tell me that they don’t have time to go to the gym. And when I asked them what are they doing for the night, its always

• I’m clubbing tonight
• I’m Pubbing tonight
• I’m going starbucks, coffeebean, this dinner that tea time… endless

but never had time to gym. So I guess at the end of the day, its what you see as important or prioritized that matters if you have the time to stay healthy. On those ground traveling days, my luggage usually has a minimum weight of  20kg. My pair of dumbbells. And when I’ve to fly, i’ve my trusted Resistant band. Sometimes when I can’t bring much.. I’ll grab whatever I can get. Like fire extinguisher (I’ve a video of that) stairs, tables, chairs.. you name it I’ll think of it. I’ll mostly wake up earlier than everyone else to pump in the gym before going to work in events or shoots or sleep later than anyone else. When I first started I did a lot of cardio up till I read that the real fat burning exercise is weight training and how intensely you do it. Anyways, back then I would jog at 2 am – 3 am in the morning after work around my condo freaking the securities out sometimes. lol. Usually an hours worth before I head back to my unit and shower before I rest to wake up at 6 am to go to shoots. It’s all about dedication and how much you are willing to sacrifice. Sometimes I would drag myself out of the bed like a zombie early in the morning just to exercise. Even with eyes wide shut.

It’s always about how much it meant to you and how much are you willing to sacrifice to obtain it.

Cont’

Tone up Routine

The majority of the world populations look into cutting down on the size 1st. As most enjoy a great meal with a God’s portion if not the Incredible Hulk or Dragonball’s Goku. I won’t say all came to the realization of the sinister behind a big waist line on their health but more and more people are aware of its harm and are searching for the solution. Governments are organizing free activities to promote a healthier living. It’s never too late. YES! I would like to emphasis on that because most people gave up due to age, or a doc’s diagnose or even blame it on inherited disease. For the latter it’s impossible to cure but you can make your life a better life by not making it worst. Doc’s diagnose is not final. Although it’s there you can actually improve it by eating better and live a healthier lifestyle. Age? HA! That’s just Bull. There are so many 70’s Grandfather with great physiques on Google. Search it or click my link. It’s a choice not a luxury.

Hence the topic today and the reason why I choose to talk about it 1st. I find it easier to shed down once you master food. I’ve been bodybuilding for many years but I’ve reach a plateau not at the desired result unfortunately. I kept pumping and cardioing to no avail. The unfortunate occurred. I’ve met a girl who stops me from gym and I even injured my legs which cause me to limp for 2 years. So there goes 8 years being unhealthy. Eventually 2008 I picked myself up and started to study on food and how it can change our lives. One of the 1st few books I came across was “Eat more, Weight Less by Dr. Dean Ornish” Most would interpret in disbelieve how can someone eat more and still weight less? This Eat More simply means more frequency and less portion. By bringing your metabolism up constantly with food through digestion you are forcing your body to work hard to burn off those unwanted excessive fats without moving a muscle. But this is not the absolute solution. Of course, you must exercise too. Not just to tone up but to maintain a cardiovascular health. So what is the frequency like? It all dependings your body type. High Body Fat% & Low Muscles% probably can try every 3 – 3 1/2 hours. Mid Body Fat% & Muscles% can try every 2 1/2 – 3 hours. High Muscles% & Low Body Fat% can go every 2 hours. So that’s done on dieting and how to keep the body as a fat furnace 24-7.

So most are more interested in the workout routine. Can tell from those who walks up to me and ask. When I tell them it’s all about the food, they paused and then asked me so what about the workout? lol. Anyways. My tone up routine? Well, I mostly work from light 1st to get the muscles going and slowly increase to medium weight over time as my muscles get stronger. Maintaining very high repetition with short rest stops. I started out with supersets and slowly moved on to giant sets and ended up with a circuit routine.

Initially I tried cardio but I find it rather tiring and boring and well, it doesn’t burn as much fats as I’ve expected. And on the down side if I don’t watch my diet on cardio days I ended up burning more muscles than fats. And my high intensity routine works as a weighted cardio regiment so adding more stationary cardio is pointless and over doing. So I just focus on low weight, hight intensity routine to get really toned.

Disclaimer: This program works for me but it doesn’t mean it works for everyone. Know your body and how it reacts to different diet and workout to gain successful results.