mquang’s BodyBlog

It is 6:30 am and I am on my second meals of the day (combination of veggies, chicken breast and brown rice), and while standing at the microwave I couldn’t help but think about my friends and co-workers.   It seem to me the message programmed in people mind is to not eat, by that I mean starving yourself then that would lead to losing weight.  I have seen friends, co-workers and family members practices this idea.  They would not eat breakfast, and their lunches are merely a bag of chip, and a diet soda.  "Are you eating lunch?" I asked, "No, I don’t eat lunch they make me look fat" answered.  They attends parties and would not touch foods claiming these foods will make them look fat.  But it seem every times I see them they gained a few extra lbs on their bodies and faces.  Then they would see me eating and claims, "You eat that much, You’re going to get fat" or sometime I’ll eat a protein bar, and I will get comments such as "it’s unhealthy for you, you should be eating real foods."  It’s funny that these people are not in great shape or even trying to be in great shape, yet they are giving advises and expect to be heard…it’s interesting interesting.

New Year Eve was fun, I attended a house party, have a few mixed drinks and met up with a few friends.  At the party, I felt confidence about my physical body, and myself.  Sad, but it was the first time I have a date, a kiss on New Year Eve, which make it extra special to me.  My friends introduce me to their friends, and my introduction was like this "he used to be 200lbs, and look at him now"…geeze thanks! =p

At family party, I received comments from family friends such as "wow, you look younger", "you look like a brand new person", "oh, how handsome you are, i would introduce you to my daughter." lol, i blushed a little, oh ok, so I was HAPPY!

I would probably not have a great time, someone special, a kiss on new year eve, all the self confidence if I haven’t decided to take charge of my health and body.  Chances are I probably would stay home on New Year Eve because I don’t feel confidence about myself.

2008 ended perfectly, and 2009 is going to be remarkable.  End of May 2009 is going to mark my two years transformation, and I am going to make it memorable.  I don’t expect a model coming out of this body yet, but I do expect to be healthier, fitter, and stronger body.