20
Holla!
These days I've been keeping myself busy by working out. For your information, a few days ago, I registered for my first 10k run which is due in October! I really can't wait for it. All this while, I've been training for it. My goal is to finish the race. Well, let's be realistic and start with something simple right? I can improve as I join more marathons in the future! :D
I've always liked running since I saw a book by Haruki Murakami called What I Talk About When I Talk About Running. It was a 17-year-old me wandering around the mall to kill the time before the bus arrived at 4 something. I told myself to buy that book once my allowance is in. Back then, I was obsessed with calorie counting and my preferred exercise was running/jogging/walking. I find them to be the most convenient exercise ever since you can do them wherever you are.
You guys know that I'm on another weight loss challenge with my cousin whom I call kaknga. I just want to do things right. I want to lose weight (not too much, but enough to get to my ideal weight) by starting to change my life bit by bit. Maybe the reason why I failed before (lost 17kg and gained back another 20kg) was because I was doing it to get an instant result. It still took me months though but it wasn't exactly a life that I want. It's simply ..not right. So, this time round, I'm going to do it right and slowly, to allow my body adapt to the changes better. After all, progress is still a progress no matter how slow.
I've added a variety of workouts to my schedule too! I've started swimming, stretching and doing aerobics on days when I'm not running. And I find rest days important to allow your muscles to rest and repair itself. I can avoid feeling burnt out too. At this point, persistence is key. I feel that buying a new goggle is the best decision I've made for now. :) *I lost my old one
I made the post title 20 because that's the age when I want my body to lose a significant amount of weight so I can lead a high-quality life for the rest of my life.
Me being 20 means next year! I think I'm generous enough to give myself a year to do that. ;P