Everybody’s now saying that I’ve really lost weight. Remarkably so, some of my friends are saying. But when I checked my weight, it’s still above 67kg. I guess I just look fitter, is all. But then again, my size-29 jeans are starting to fit me again!
So what have I been doing? Let’s see…. For one, I’ve been drinking beer a lot less frequently now. Used to be every weekend, I’d have 6 - 8 bottles of San Mig Light. Also, I’ve been eating much less carbs (rice, bread) than before, maybe less than 2oz. of rice per meal. I’ve been taking in more fish and meat, though.
Definitely no softdrinks, and very little sugar in my coffee. But when the coffee’s really good, like at Basti’s Brew, I don’t use sugar at all.
And guess what? I can see my abs beginning to take shape! The-300 abs here I come! Well, my upper abdominals anyway. The lower abs are much, much more difficult to achieve, I’ve discovered (those leg raises are a biatch). But what’s really getting me all excited is that, my love handles are starting to disappear!
When I scratched my side after waking up this morning, I felt an uncharacteristic firmness, a long-forgotten flatness… Yipee!!
But it’s still not the homestretch for me. I have yet more to go: my abs don’t look like King Leonidas’ just yet. The positive thing is, results are already beginning to show. 
Now, if only my impinged shoulder would stop bugging me so I could proceed with my weights training….
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April 23rd, 2007 at 11:11 am
Nax!
I’ve gained weight din. ayoko nang sabihin kung ilan! hehhehe
Pero lately i’ve been exercising and using AB KING PRO.
I’m happy to say that its working… I may be bulky.. but at least my tummy is not.. =>
April 23rd, 2007 at 2:54 pm
hey MiGs! what’s AB KING PRO? is that a machine, a system…? me, i don’t use any machines, but sometimes i use a BOSU ball.
April 24th, 2007 at 10:32 pm
Blogs, you might want to research about Glycemic Index. Recent studies have found that it’s not high or low carb that’s the problem. It’s actually the Glycemic Index. A study was performed on four groups of 10 or 20 people each.
Group 1 had a high carb, high GI diet;
Group 2 had a high carb, low GI diet;
Group 3 had a high protein, high GI diet; and
Group 4 had a high protein, low GI diet.
This was done over a period of 2~4 weeks. The study found that those in Groups 2 and 4 (both low GI) lost more weight and were healthier at the end of the study. However, the study also noted that a high carb, low GI diet was much better than high protein, low GI diet because the former was easier on the heart. I don’t have any link, but Mr. Google might know. I saw this on a show here in Australia called “What’s Good for You”
So this basically means that pasta is better than rice. Not so much because of its ingredient, but the (molecular?) structure of pasta. Its unique structure gives it a low GI. Also, potato is high GI, so avoid french fries like death! Also, jasmine rice is high GI so avoid that. Perhaps some varieties of rice in Davao also. Basmati rice, however, is low GI so it’s good for you.
You might be wondering why I’m so into this. I’m trying to lose weight as well. I was 68~69kg when I arrived here in Oz and that’s already overweight for my height (don’t ask). Since then I’ve lost 10kg. I’m aiming for those washboard abs as well. I want to surprise my wife when I come home!
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