I Dare Myself To Dream

I apologize to myself (and whoever that has been reading this) for the lack of updates whatsoever here. I got caught up with work (snore, yawn). I lost some mass, and its visible especially the chest area. And Im beginning to consume stuff I dont usually swallow (crackers, cookies... YIKES!) and had one dinner way past 8 (alexis burger, tasty, but not for frequent fix) but thinking back, its not THAT bad. Theres always a reminder/hint/motivational tool everywhere I go. So thats enough to glue me back to reality.

Ok, Im lost reading what I wrote.

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Harley Pasternak & Bob Harper. Discovered these two from tube watching. Pasternak's whipped Halle Berry towards hotness-dom for Catwoman and Harper got his exposure through The Biggest Loser. Read more on these two, and youtube em. These are some of the many people I aspire to be and look up to.

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*Thanks to Afiq, I realized that I am starting to use fitness as a reason to achieve vanity, as opposed to being healthy. Nice reality slap there brother. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and Im not writing this in a sarcastic mood. Really.

“Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.”- anonymous

*pic - ontd

"Of course, they have time + money for PT" I told myself when I saw the spread.

But then again its easy for me to whine when Im not so actively involved in gym stuff / active lifestyle. Seriously, Im getting more and more tired from work and feeling lethargic is like a normal thing. Haha. Oh well.

Now heres the saddest part. I cant lie.

I DID NOT manage to do stuff I promised earlier. Since the last post, Im just so tied to the office, home is more like a stop for me to just eat and sleep. Im only watching my eating now, that's all I get to control. (But my posts are honest).

I dont know how long I can go with this kind of lifestyle. I do envision myself taking up courses on fitness related subject in the future and NOT end up in this industry (publishing) forever. Its fitness or being a tailor of menswear. (shoosh, im serious).

AAAAAAAA.

I want to say I hate my current job, but Im not.

Ok, late night whining over. I better do some exercises tomorrow... before or after work. (And tomorrows Sunday, dang!)

Lady luck aint being a good girlfriend to me at the moment.

But Im not letting hope let itself away.

Long term goal, long term goal!

*still managed to do some stretch and bend exercises and simple weight training stuff. 

*a full day shoot outside yesterday ate my day time, and after dinner, head back to office and stayed till 2 am. my biceps didnt get its proper rest. still aching from monday's lifting. fark.

*free lunch from client - not so good. 

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can." Unknown

*The inner Dr Phil in me told me, in a motivational kinda way, "BABY STEPS BRO!"





To those who feels like giving up, or ambitious beginner, read this.


Back to work,
La'er!

(Work mounting + new tasks = lesser time to move around.)

Im not one to give reasons and excuses but professionally, I am moving another level up (getting harder stuff, haha) and I decided to focus on it fully this coming month and due to the upcoming fasting month, I froze my membership, for two months. (Gasp!)

But I am not beating myself much this time around, because Im going to be doing stuff from home.

I chose to do -
calisthenics stuff + bodyweight stuff + bits of pilates (thanks, youtube) + bits of yoga (thanks, youtube).
*pilates arent for sissies aight, it challenges the abs. and whatever that'll improve my fitness state, Im open.

With a pair of dumbells in my room, Ill also incorporate some simple dumbell exercises, base on impulse.

It was a scary thought at first.

Yes, I question my will.

Its easy for me to say this here, but can I keep REALLY keep up?
Will I do it all, since "home" and "no trainer" means comfort?
Will I not fall and just stop half way?

Ill stay positive and take things one step at a time. And Im not going to just give up, because practice makes perfect and repetition conditions one to an act desired.

"Rest is a good thing, but boredom is its brother." Voltaire
"A person who aims at nothing is sure to hit it."Anonymous

Wish me luck.
*so far been doing simple pilate moves. Gah, I'll improve myself in coming weeks.

While chilling out at Starbucks (I do this once a month aight, I aint that rich), I came across an article in Homme magazine, the one with Casmad's (not sure if thats the spelling. Hes one of the founder of tenc) face on it. Its on mountain climbing, with some inspirational quotes attached to it. The article itself moved me, but the quotes moved me even more.

Will post em when I got em...

"Best Fats Forever" VS "Fats Frenemy"

Meet some friends of mine, and some of them, I want to stay away from.

Remember when any fat was bad fat? When the only difference between a croissant and a Krispy Kreme was snob appeal? Now that (happily) science has found that some fats are good fats, it's all about avoiding the bad guys. But if sorting out omega-3s from saturated fats makes you want to drown your frustration in a quarter-pounder and fries (a whopping 56 grams of the ickiest stuff), here's a simple list that rates fats, from the top dog to the don't-even-think-about-it.

Like O.M.eGawd!(OMEGA 3s) Among the best fats on the planet, omega-3s add years to your life by dramatically reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. They may also stave off arthritis, depression, and some cancers, and might even tame menstrual cramps and postworkout soreness. Looking for clear, soft skin and great hair? Omega-3s do that, too.
Eat these frequently Fatty fish, such as wild salmon, sardines, herring, and tuna Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil Walnuts

MONO MY MAN! (MONOUNSATURATED) All monounsaturated fats are kind to your heart because they raise good HDL cholesterol and lower bad LDL cholesterol (the kind that clogs arteries). But virgin olive oil, the MVP of monounsaturates, does more. For starters, it contains micronutrients that are needed for hormone and enzyme production. But olive oil also boasts compounds that may fight breast and colon cancer as well as boost the cancer-fighting power of other foods. Delicious sources are Olives Virgin olive oil (be sure it's virgin; processing destroys nutrients) Canola oil Peanut and other nut oils Nuts Avocados

POLY PALS (POLYUNSATURATED) Most polyunsaturated fats are heart-friendly, but, with the exception of omega-3s, they don't have the star power of other healthy fats. Also, poly fats contain omega-6s, which are healthy unless you get too many of them -- and most Americans get up to 25 times more omega-6s than they need. Omega-6s should be eaten more sparingly because they can overwhelm the superstar omega-3s. Overall, try to get most of your polyunsaturated fats from omega-3 sources.
Find them in: Corn, soybean, safflower, canola, sunflower, and cottonseed oils Fatty fish (canned light tuna counts)

SORE LOSER SATS (SATURATED) Saturated fats are mainly trouble because they raise blood cholesterol to artery-clogging levels. In one study, eating a single slice of carrot cake and drinking a milkshake that were high in sat fat hindered the body's heart-protective functions. Loading up on saturated fats may also harm brain molecules that help form memories, raising the risk of dementia.
Skimp or skip: Meats, particularly with visible fat Poultry skin, fat, and dark meat Whole-milk dairy foods, including butter, full-fat cheeses, ice cream, sour cream Most hard margarines (those in stick form) Coconut and palm oils Lard and shortening

TRANS HOs (TRANS FAT) These fats are so scary that they're being banned in some cities, and food manufacturers and restaurants are working fast to find substitutes. Trans fats are formed when liquid oils are zapped with hydrogen, turning them solid (like stick margarine). Processed foods that contain trans fats have nearly eternal shelf life -- ironically, that's why trans fats were invented: to keep food from going bad. But trans fats turned out to boost bad cholesterol, decrease good cholesterol, gum up arteries, and set off inflammation throughout the body, which can trigger a host of problems, from stroke to diabetes.
Bypass completely: Though things are changing quickly, be suspicious of any fast or processed food that's not labeled trans-fat-free (packaged-food labels must now list trans fats), including:All deep-fried foods -- chips, French fries, onion rings, donuts, etc. Many fast foods Candy Commercial baked goods -- cookies, pies, cakes, rolls, muffins, etc.
Bottom line: Stay away from trans fats the way you'd avoid highways on the day before Thanksgiving. Clog city.

*Thanks!