The List

Last week I asked you all to help me make a 'List' in order for me to find my motivation back. And boy! did we all make a list or what! After reading this anyone who doesn't exercise or thinks being 'lazy' and stuffing food down their throat is cool, gotta feel a little ashamed of themselves! This is what I had said...

1. I like how I feel when I exit from the Gym
2. My skin looks a lot better when I workout regularly
3. I like how my clothes fit me when I am in good shape
4. I truly cherish my current tiny waist [which was once as big as whole of ASIA!]
5. I do not like paying medical bills [which accumulate due to poor health]
6. I enjoy the confidence fitness gives me
7. I feel more at peace and in sync with myself when I workout

And this is what you all said ...

8. I can wat whatever I want when I workout regularly [ Ritcha & Shuchita]
9. I'm hot. Not just temp wise. Mind, body and soul wise. [Dusk]
10. I have the sexiest shoulders in the blogosphere [Dusk]
11. I'm Fabulous. Fullstop. [Dusk]
12. It is the only form of pain which is a gain [Anita]
13. I do not feel guilty when I indulge in all things SUGAR [Anita]
14. I enjoy getting the compliments which make my heart grin [Anita]

15. I am happy when I exercise, thus far more patient with other too! [Upasna]

16. It is a good [& healthy] time pass [Mom]

17. Need it to stay the 'Fashionista' of the town [Mom]

18. Good to set new challenges for yourself [Mom]

19. Helps me make new friends [Mom]

20. 'Coz I look so badass that I can kick anyone anywhere ...but I am still awesome [L1L2]

21. I feel more energized, fresh & ALIVE [Pookhie]

22. My overall endurance and stamina increases and I sleep well at nights [Poohkie]  

23. Helps me have a flatter tummy [Tanya]

24. Working out can also be FUN [Sherin]
25. It is a great "ME" time [Cat]
26. I feel graceful and calm after workout (Yoga) [Geeta Mahesh]
27. I look longer and leaner after workout (Yoga) [Geeta Mahesh]

28. I put my body in better state for long-term [C'n'C]
29. The feeling of accomplishment lasts beyond exiting the gym and resurfaces when I like what I see in the mirror! [C'n'C]
30. I feel so good after exercising that it feels silly not to [March Musings]

And now I have something more to add ...

31. I like when I am able to motivate others

32. I like when I stand in front of the mirror and see muscles forming on my body
33. I like how flexible my body is now
34. I like how my balance has improved due to regular Yoga & Pilates
35. I like when members at the gym mistake me for a Personal Trainer

Do you think it is possible to add something more 

or is this rather an elaborate list already?

-- X --

Also, last week Leia had asked me a few fitness related questions. 

I think this is a good time to answer them. 

- Firstly, why were you overweight? Had a stressful situation led to overeating? Was it genetic? What factors led to the fact that you were a weight at which you didn't feel comfortable?

I was overweight due to bad eating habit and absolutely no form of exercise or activity. I was a lazy couch potato and had no inclination towards any form of sports either. I liked my books, television, and writing neither of which required to move my a$! However, when I moved out of home and went to college I relied mostly on snacks instead of real food and eventually when I started working I relied on quick & easy food instead of cooking.

I had a very supportive circle of friends and family who never made me feel 'fat' but I did feel uncomfortable when I went shopping and had to try all the 'big/large' sizes or when I saw skinnier/fitter girls and felt terrible about myself. I never felt confident in public and was always over-concious of my existence altogether on this planet!

- What made you decide you wanted to lose weight? Did you just want to be slim? Was it a health issue?

I have answered this question in numerous posts. I wouldn't mind repeating it again but wouldn't it just be easier for me to direct you to those posts? [Lazy, eh? I know, thats me!]

1. My Fat to Fit Journey
2. My Fit to Staying Fit Journey
3. My Happily Ever After

P.S. I do not have a problem with the word 'fat'. I never did. It is hurtful, but so is overweight/healthy/chubby and all the other synonyms. However, people who have excess fat stored in their body which makes them overweight are called FAT! And I WAS FAT. Period!

- And finally, HOW did you do it? How long did it take? What habits did you have to change?

This question is also answered on the above mentioned links but to summarize it I HAD TO CHANGE MY LIFE! I started with working out 7 days a week and eating only salads & vegetables ... and slowly I reduced the workout to 4 to 5 times a week and increased the food to everything in moderation. I am still not my perfect self [I would want to be and stay at 18% Body Fat!] but travel and life keeps coming in the way of me and my abs! *sob.sob* Hopefully I was able to answer your questions, Leia. 


I do not mind discussing fitness-fat-food with anyone. The only reason I do not post on this subject frequently any more is because I believe I had exhausted this topic last year. If anyone has more questions for me contact me on my Facebook Page