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Dec 13: After ignoring the scale and gym for more than a month I finally swallowed my guilt and worked out at the gym today. During this time, I had stopped running, got a nasty flu that lasted for 10 days and ate like a Swine. There were too many tempting Christmas treats at my office that I could not resist. So I had cheese, cookies, hot chocolate, cakes, soda, chips and wine and beer (these two at the office party). I was sure I must have gained back whatever weight I had lost. However, I made sure I drank my coffee or tea with honey and did not use white sugar.
So I was pleasantly surprised that my weight had stayed same! I must be lucky or perhaps the flu balanced out the gain. I have to stay aware of what I eat and exercise regularly. It’s no fun being a slob.
Nov 5: I have not been exercising for more than a week. I was also busy packing and moving to a new home. As a result I have not been watching what I eat and have been eating out. So, when I checked my weight today, I had lost no weight. I am glad I did not add any pounds.
Oct 24: I am happy with the results of my weight loss graph! It shows I lost one pound between the 14th and 19th of this month and four pounds in just five days since then. Hope I don’t gain it back as quick .
Now that winter is here (yes folks, NYC went directly from summer to winter), I rejoined my gym earlier this October. When I checked my weight, my eyes popped out in disbelief. I was 10lbs (4.5kgs) heavier than my weight at around the same time last year! I have run faster in this year’s marathon, but have become heavier. One reason could be that I am eating more due to hunger pangs, post running. Also, I have not been watching my dairy and sugar intake.
It was time for a reality check . I now need to eat sensibly, workout regularly and watch my weight. My goal is to lose 30lbs (13.6kgs) before I run my next marathon next year. I am 5′10″ tall and my ideal weight should be 160lbs, about 30lbs lighter than now.
I will frequently update my blog and the weight tracker. Please wish me luck and strength as I embark on my weight loss journey. Thank you.


