:: of kettlebells and hunger pangs ::

I am wasting no time. I learnt the basic kettlebell (kb) move today at 11am. I picked up my very first 18 lb kb at 5pm. I trained myself at 9pm.

It's soooo intense but I love it. Gets my heart rate up there like crazy and it feels tight! cant wait to get good at it!

Exhausted after 25 mins of kb, but still able to smile.

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Some friends have asked me if I'm always feeling hungry now that i'm on a 'diet'. I honestly thought I would be, but I'm actually not. I seriously think it is psychological though - telling myself to adhere to the rules of the game. Ok it's not all mental, i do eat a good 1400 calories 6x a day and I go to bed not feeling hungry. While I was at the spa with the girls today, I snuck in some homemade lemonade but i diluted it with half water and it still tasted yummy. I'm not going to deprive myself of _everything_ but I'll be good. After the spa, we went to cocola and they each bought some dessert. I was actually able to LOOK at all the desserts and not buy any. I honestly didnt feel hungry but I was mentally willing myself to behave. Boy, am I proud of myself. Have I ever said no to dessert???

I know, I know. It's only Day 2, i'm going to relapse right? At least I'm off to a good start and I've got this blog to keep me honest. :)
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:: Day 2 - Summary ::

Workout: Kettlebell training with Joe Sarti. updated: I LOVE Kettlebell!!! It's a kickass workout! I'm buying my own kettlebells today!


Breakfast:
1/2 cup oatmeal with flaxseed 200 calories
1/2 banana 55 calories
2 half boiled eggs, 1 egg yolk removed 120 calories


Mid Morning snack:
1/2 banana 55 calories

Lunch:
Tofu Steak + boiled chinese vegetables 350 calories


Mid Afternoon snack:
Kashi granola bar 120 calories
Orange 69 calories

Dinner:
Tofu Steak + boiled chinese vegetables 350 calories
1 cup of blueberries 83 calories

Total Calorie intake: 1402 calories
Recommended Calories4 extreme weight loss: 1440 calories
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:: Day 1 - Summary ::

Workout: 1 hour at bootcamp (Interval training)

1 cup oatmeal with blueberries 300
2 egg whites with 1 egg yolk
soy sauce


kashi granola bar 120

5 oz chicken breast 300
boiled chinese vegetables


kashi granola bar 120

2 tofu steaks 400
soy sauce, oyster sauce
boiled chinese vegetables
1 cup of blueberries
1/4 cup soy milk


TOTAL CALORIE INTAKE 1240
Recommended Calories for extreme weight loss: 1440
Mood: Feeling really good. God my period but havent felt like eating chocolate yet. And if I did, I would have to fight it big time.
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:: guide to calorie counting ::

I'm not a calorie nazi but here's a easy way to guestimate what 300-calorie meals should look like.
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:: official weigh-in ::

OHMIGOSH I AM SO FAT!! I've never been this heavy in my life ever before. Ok, this biggest loser is really coming at a good time in my life.

I almost did not want to post my weight because its sooo embarassing but i've decided that it's for the better that i put it out there. So would you believe it?

I am 200 lbs even!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that i know my weight, my goal is to be at 140-150lbs and maintain it. It's not somethign i'll achieve in 10 weeks but thats my 2008 goal.

BAWWWWWWLLLLLLLLL. Ok the weigh-in itself is the biggest motivation - this madness is going to stop.

The official weigh-in picture:

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:: Day 1 ::

I haven't actually weighed in yet but I am starting my plan nonetheless. Exercise at least 5-6 times a week with focus on kettlebell training.

As for dieting, I read up on various fads and trends but I've decided to do it the old fashion way - calorie counting. This is better for me because hopefully ultimately i can incorporate this into my lifestyle to maintain my ideal weight.

So the idea is expend alot more calories than normal (exercise) and eat less calories than normal (less in quantity, less sugar, less fat, less carbs) thereby resulting in weight loss. The concept itself is super easy - all i need is discipline and i have to keep my eye on the prize!

6-7am Bootcamp at Lick Mill Park with haoaboutfitness.com (I almost blacked out at one point during the workout probably because i didnt have enough to eat..)

7-8am Breakfast: 1 cup of oatmeal wih blueberries, 2 softboiled eggs with 1 egg yolk removed. (250 calories estimated)


12pm Lunch: Boiled chinese vegetables with 1/3 chicken breast grilled (300 calories estimated)


3pm snack: Kashi granola bar snack (100 calories)

6pm Dinner: Boiled chinese vegetables, grilled tofu with teriyaki sauce (400 calories estimated)

Total Calories consumed: 250+300+100+400 = 1050
Calories required: 1440 for extreme weight loss (exercise 5x a week(
Note to self: i need more calories tmrw.

Can't wait to tell you how hungry/full I will be today!
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:: the weigh-in ::

it officially occurred yesterday but since i'm out of town i'll have to wait a week. I think i'm nearing like 200 lbs or something, my legs feel extremely heavy.

Some measures I am taking
- controlling my intake of calories (volume)
- taking up kettlebell personal training
- doing cardio at least 3-4 times a week, including bootcamp twice a week
- hiking on the weekends
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