The Humble Beginning...

I am a merry pumpkin. You see that is the whole problem. I am too happy. And people around me are so damn sweet they keep telling how roundish and cutish I look with those chubby cheeks. Now, since I am turning 25 very soon I realize. No, this not the way I expected me to be at 25.  So, this blog marks my journey toward a healthier and better self. Yes, thats my birthday gift to me. A good lifestyle and a healthy body. 

Now, I don't want to set out crazy targets. I am not going to do that. And, my weight fluctuates about +/- 2 Kgs everyday so weight related goals will get me no where. So my targets are going to be more fitness oriented, food related and energy level specific. In fact to make sure I don't fall into the weight trap I have promised myself not to check my weight till I am satisfied with the fitness level. Weight is a beneficial side effect. It is not the goal.

The  Grand Plan- TadA

Jogging

I have taken up jogging. Right now I run about 3.6Kms. Including the walk in between jogs. But, I want to get to the point where I run 10Kms without break. So, that's a target. Next year if there is Marathon anywhere in the country, I would want to enroll myself in it with confidence. Ahoy! 

I have actually felt the difference already. I am more active throughout the day and jogging helps maintain a cheery mood.

Weights

I have always been fascinated by strength training, because whatever you do, if you have a bigger frame, the only possibility for you to look lean is to pick up those weights. I have a pair of 2Kgs dumbbells a file with strength building exercises for women. Ahoy again!

Badminton

A boon came in the form as a an opportunity for coaching. Nah.. I am not too great a player. I am just good. I play well. But, I know areas where I can still improve. So, I am actually coaching a batch of enthusiastic young women from my office during the weekends. Meanwhile it gives me a chance to get back to the game and improvise on what I know. So, I spend a good 2-3hrs on the court. I plan to continue the routine even after coaching. I plan to find a nice wooden court and enroll myself in a club.

 

Fruits

It is the orange season again!! Yay! So time to power boost my breakfast. I love the winters and there are so many options for fruits. I am going to keep my fridge stocked and eat only fruits for breakfast. It not only provides you a rich supplement of vitamins and minerals but also improves metabolism.  I am also adding more vegetables and only home cooked food to my meals. 

That's it. Nothing else. 

All fine but why blog? Good question, I am blogging about this because I want to keep this going. I plan to share any interesting snippets some jogging stories or food recipe disasters.. or something. It is just to add an excitement element to this ordeal.