Treading my way through daily chores, I somehow managed to attend the Gym on a regular basis. I had joined a 1 month fitness program, which included Personal training and group exercises alongwith nutritional advice. When I look back, I thank myself for joining it. Its such a relief that I know I am dedicating atleast an hour a day for myself after everything else that I do, and I love the way my body is shaping up. In the first 2 weeks, I lost 5cms on my waist. I also shed 1.5kg Fat and gained 1kg Muscles. In effect, I lost 0.5kg weight off my 59 kilos.(My ideal weight ranges around 55kgs, so I was not too far : ) Yippee).
When I started working out, I used to feel really dizzy and tired. I was recommended to have a High Protein diet so that I will feel energetic and fuller. Someone told me that its better to skip Carbohydrates completely so that the body will start using the stored fats, which comprised 33% of my weight... not good!
When I started working out, I used to feel really dizzy and tired. I was recommended to have a High Protein diet so that I will feel energetic and fuller. Someone told me that its better to skip Carbohydrates completely so that the body will start using the stored fats, which comprised 33% of my weight... not good!
I tried to avoid carbs, that meant I had to avoid Chapatis and Rice, the very basis of an Indian diet that we never question all our lives. So I started eating Chicken(lots of trips to Nandos!) as a meal in itself, with salads..things like broccoli, parsley,lettuce, spinach.It tasted wonderful and I enjoyed it for a week. But slowly and slowly I was getting nervous as I didnt know what else I could eat. Couldnt work out any interesting recipes, and my great Indian foodie mind, couldnt deal anymore with having to skip wheat, rice, dal and ghee!My mind had started playing with me, I was counting calories all the while and wished I had anorexia.
It also had a physical toll on me. My performance the Gym started deteriorating, not to mention my other 2 important ventures: Office and Kitchen!In my group circuit sessions, I would see others being able to do more than me, of course, their diet is full of bacon and steak(the mighty Angus and what not!).. and they dont miss Indian fooood.
I thought all this is not for me. And then I suddenly realised! Hey, why am I working out? So that I lead a active, energetic life..apart from the deep rooted aspirations for flat abs...and I also realised that I am not actually Obese or fat..I just need to maintain my weight and health. That was it! I decided that although working out is good and I will pursue it, I will not let it over power me. After all, the mind WON!
I started eating as I normally did earlier, after all a Happy Mind like mine loves to Eat. But yes, I cut down on unnecessary stuff like butter, ghee...by the way food still tastes great. I absolutely started eating rice, chapatis,Dal...and I religiously gave 100% to my work out sessions. Why imitate others when you know that every molecule of your body only demands things that you grew up eating.. This time my Mantra being Meal size. And hey, it really works. I have also got into a habit of at least having 2 kinds of fruit each day, one with Breakfast and another one as a snack at 4pm. I believe that people who feel hungry and are able to fetch a Meal are blessed... and I am one of them, so wont any longer deprive myself of nature's bounty, and the basis of my Being.
That's how my mind works I guess.. It throws questions and anxieties at me.. I tread my way through them.. and at the end..I feel hungry! not for food.. but newer challenges to be consumed in.
It also had a physical toll on me. My performance the Gym started deteriorating, not to mention my other 2 important ventures: Office and Kitchen!In my group circuit sessions, I would see others being able to do more than me, of course, their diet is full of bacon and steak(the mighty Angus and what not!).. and they dont miss Indian fooood.
I thought all this is not for me. And then I suddenly realised! Hey, why am I working out? So that I lead a active, energetic life..apart from the deep rooted aspirations for flat abs...and I also realised that I am not actually Obese or fat..I just need to maintain my weight and health. That was it! I decided that although working out is good and I will pursue it, I will not let it over power me. After all, the mind WON!
I started eating as I normally did earlier, after all a Happy Mind like mine loves to Eat. But yes, I cut down on unnecessary stuff like butter, ghee...by the way food still tastes great. I absolutely started eating rice, chapatis,Dal...and I religiously gave 100% to my work out sessions. Why imitate others when you know that every molecule of your body only demands things that you grew up eating.. This time my Mantra being Meal size. And hey, it really works. I have also got into a habit of at least having 2 kinds of fruit each day, one with Breakfast and another one as a snack at 4pm. I believe that people who feel hungry and are able to fetch a Meal are blessed... and I am one of them, so wont any longer deprive myself of nature's bounty, and the basis of my Being.
That's how my mind works I guess.. It throws questions and anxieties at me.. I tread my way through them.. and at the end..I feel hungry! not for food.. but newer challenges to be consumed in.
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