FITNESS IS NOT A TREND. ITS RELIGION

Working on my Biceps with the Smith-Machine Rope Curl

Walk into the gym and you see people entering with all sorta fashionable kicks and brands. One corner you see those who enthusiastically performing home workout… in the gym? Sometimes I wonder if they don’t need the dumbbells or barbells or even the machines nor the cardio machines why would they occupy all the space where others wants to utilize them? And drinking those protein or healthy shakes in the gym and the very next moment you see them at the mamak (Indian restaurant) below ordering Roti Canai with heavy curry and Teh Tarik (milk tea)

Fitness is not just 30 – 45 minutes a day in your life. Nor is it 3 – 4 times a week. You can’t just expect to look like Thor with just those minutes. For instance, if you want to court a girl but you only remembers her when she is around do you think you can ever get the girl? If you can constantly think of all sorta ways to court her throughout the day why can’t you maintain your fitness throughout the day? It’s as easy as waking up 15 – 20 minutes earlier to prepare your healthy meals throughout the day, parking your car a little further away from your office so you can walk those 5 extra minutes. Taking those extra steps rather than the lift. Stand whenever possible as standing would use more energy and boost up your metabolism to burn more fats. Drink plain water instead. It’s not very hard is it? I use to carry 3 litres of water in my bag. Now my office have water dispenser.

Fitness is not hard. All you have to do is step out of your comfort zone just a little and the little actions does make a lot of difference.

Temptations

Escapade Brunei – the sushi Trail

I’m after human too and I’m bound to temptations as everyone else. But the thing is that I take control of my urges and lust and believe that I will gain more by stepping out of my comfort zone. And furthermore, if I can control myself in this situation, that means I can discipline myself for everything else. It all start with a simple, “Yes I can and I’m going to start now!”

Chicken Chop – emm…

Well, hanging out with friends is a common activity. Everyone need friends. I’m no anti-social. Well, sometimes I lock myself up before competitions or photo shoot just so I can avoid late nights and snacking inappropriately. But it’s not because I can’t control myself from eating the food. Its just to avoid eating extra portions. But I’m not asking you to do the same. Just play smart when you are out there be it in the restaurant or cafe or hawker stalls. Anything looks greasy means it’s oily and u know what fats look like and deep fried usually means a lot of flour or starch. You can always enjoy the gatherings without sacrificing your diet. What do I do? usually I bring my own snack and just step out of the restaurant to snack before I come back in case there is nothing on the menu which is suitable. Food court is the best options as I can just take out my container while my friends take their meals. And I always go for the greens if I’m to order.

KFC – chicken breast

Home is where you control everything but what if you are not the one cooking. I won’t expect everyone else to follow my diet as everyone have their rights to follow what they believe. Believe me, I come from a family of food lovers and when it come to food on the table, we know how to enjoy and appreciates them. So knowing this you should know it took a lot of effort on my side to change my diet totally.

Well, I’ve a couple of choices here. I strike a deal with mom to make sure that there is always a vege dish which is lightly done with less oil and everything else or I make my own meals at times. I only take 2 spoons worth of rice and sometime nil. The look on my mom’s face was classic the 1st few times she saw how I ate. Kept telling me that I’m eating too little and I’ll ruin my body but the thing is she didn’t know I’m eating 8 meals a day. Now she has learn to accept it. I usually only consume 1 meal prepared by mom and I prepare my meals throughout the day myself. I enjoy the companionship of family but it’s hard to convince them that I’m on a different diet at times.

During family hangouts and gathering outside? Well, I just choose the right food to eat as always.

Cafe Au’Lait bandar – healthier choice of breafast on the go

Work place seems to be the worst for most due to schedule and time management. I used to work in events and yet, I managed to pull it off. Just have to be creative about it. Get a loose pants so you can stuff lots of food inside. I’ve both. A nice loose pants with a backpack which I’ve food and water. Ready for action anytime any place.

During one of my experience, I’ve to eat while on a 4 story Scaffolding fixing up cables or chewing and swallowing the bread like a snake while I’m fixing up the projector or even taking bites in the washroom. Just a quick bite and I weren’t doing anything else other than stealing a couple of bites. Like I say, just have to play along with what you can and always store dry food for easy access and portability.

Wywy Restaurant – asked for something else but i got something else.. lol

Never say never. No, I’m not a fan of Justin Bieber. But if you keep saying that you can’t due to this or that you can never get it done. And never tell yourself that you will start tomorrow cause it will ever happen until you finally realize that it’s ages ago since you start the 1st procrastination. Food is the main ingredient for you to look good. Know this, “YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!”

Tesco Damansara – shopping for my own ingredient… weeeeeeeee

And don’t be lazy. go out there and do your own grocery. It’s tons of fun and you get to choose what you put on your plate.