So the proposal has been announced on Facebook and congratulatory messages as well as questions around the actual wedding date flooded my timeline and inbox. What surprised me though are the hard pressed advises on how soon I should start my diet. I have notes like, "Kelan nyo plano ikasal, oh sya mag-diet ka na ulit!" or "dapat 1 year pa lang bago ang kasal magsimula ka na ulit magpapayat para maganda sa picture!"
If you don't know me, I am a big-boned lady who is infamous for successfully losing 10 kilos 2 years ago. After meeting Mark, my fiance, I have slowly gained the weight back and even added more. I have tons of 'selfies' on FB during the slim days and although I still have selfies on my phone now that I have gained weight, I stopped uploading to FB anymore because who wants to be called FAT all the time?
Anyway, just to be clear, I have decided to slim down NOT to please anyone but myself. Every girl has insecurities and I won't come clean. I am not perfect but I want my wedding to be. Having double chin and muffin top is a no-no! So as soon as I booked the church, I have decided to renew my gym commitment and subscribe to a daily healthy meal delivery.
I used to go to gym 4-6 times a week. I attended Cardio programs and Toning classes like Zumba, Step, Body Combat, Body Pump, ABT, etc. I used to train at least 6 hours on weekends. I would even stay late until 12 midnight on Fridays if I don't have so much things to do at home. I paired it with low carb - high protein diet. Oatmeal has been a staple breakfast and snacks vary from frozen grapes or peanut butter dipped celery stalks. Lunch was either chicken breast or salmon and dinner was banana or any fruit have in the fridge. I plan to stick to the same routine to successfully go back to my slimmer self. The challenge is avoiding the urge to go home and cuddle with your fiance or turning down date nights and saying no to movie or coffee dates. Good thing Mark is supportive so he tries to be less of a distraction to my goal.
I will try to post updates as we get nearer to the big day! For now, here is a before pic for comparison.
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