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Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Strong is the new skinny.

Or, strong is the new beautiful. *laughs*

I'm not sure, exactly, of the origin of such line(s), but I think they're rather brilliant. For one, when I became accustomed to exercising regularly, I stopped desiring to be skinny (though I still want to get rid of icky fats, especially around my midsection and thighs). Instead, I wanted to be healthy. I think it worked itself out pretty well as I've altered my eating habits completely, which takes up a big chunk of my lifestyle. Anyway, I think we all know what happened. My BMI is currently 21.3, which I find amazing because I used to be somewhere around 25–26, which indicates that one is overweight. Now I'm...normal according to health standards. This matters a great deal to me because my health matters. :)

After my steps, I tried this!

I've just finished my routine and added that 10-minute circuit (up there ^ ). I swear, my shirt was covered in sweat afterwards. In fact, even my sweatshirt had blotches of sweat all over! Haha. (I still put on a full attire - thick sweatshirt, sports bra, and sneakers - even though though I just work out at home.) I thought the 10-minute circuit was quite easy, but man, does it burn! (Even better!)

Healthy is the new strong. Hmmm. Why not?! :) I'm grateful that I don't have any vices, like smoking or drinking. I'm soooo glad I got over the drinking like a rockstar phase in college. I don't know how people can stand smoking on a daily basis and still have the immune system to go drinking on the weekends. I find it really repulsive, no offense. But oh well, I'm not the one who has to face the consequences (except, maybe, for times when I have to inhale second-hand smoke HAHA).

I'm glad our parents are ever-so lenient with us. They allow(ed) us to try stuff out because it's your life. I remember Pops telling me this, repeatedly, in the past: I'll let you drink and smoke and try things out, just for the sake of trying. Now, if you choose to make a habit out of it, that's your choice. It's your life; you will face the consequences, not me. I must have been in high school, but such words of wisdom still ring true.

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It's pouring like crazy again and I'm not the least bit upset. I love the rain too much. Yesterday, I thought I'd left the house rather early. I was walking and waiting for a tricycle to pass me by, but none would come and it started raining -- hard! I stood at the waiting shed for a few minutes, but there weren't any "available" tricycles, so I called home and asked Pops to pick me up (which was a block away from our house! LOL). So I ended up taking the car (and I really didn't want to because I was too lazy to drive). When I came upon Daang-Hari, dry roads and semi-sunshine greeted me. This weather is mad. Longest monsoon yet and I'm not even complaining. :)

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My room is was as messy as my thoughts.
(Even with the face mask on, I still suffered from dust allergies. HATE.)

Believe it or not, a 17-inch Macbook is on that shelf. Can you spot it? LOL!

Before & After

Okay, things are getting better. I threw out three pairs of footwear & a bunch of other stuff.

I have more than twenty notebooks/journals/diaries/planners -- most filled up; some empty.
Memories from elementary school up to this day are written in the notebooks sitting on my shelves. :')

Letters and greeting cards from friends, some dating back to 1995! ♥

I miss handwritten letters. :')

I think I'm 80% done with the thorough cleaning of my room. I'm not entirely sure about cleaning my closets out because I have so many clothes despite always complaining that I have nothing to wear. Le sigh. Perhaps I'll get to it when I've finally managed to purchase a new wardrobe. (HAHAHAHA Wardrobe talaga?!) I hate cleaning, but I love being tidy. I seriously don't know how my room turns into a hurricane site. But, as always, I'll do my best to keep things neat. Organized. In order.

When I get my own space, I'm totally going to keep it minimal. That, or I'll hire a cleaning lady twice a week. Hahaha. Pinterest, please help me organize my shizz. LOL!

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I am in love. And nothing in this post touches the subject.


*I don't think I think enough.* tumblr instagram previous posts home	Wednesday, September 05, 2012 Strong is the new skinny. Or, strong is the new beautiful. laughs I'm not sure, exactly, of the origin of such line(s), but I think they're rather brilliant. For one, when I became accustomed to exercising regularly, I stopped desiring to be skinny (though I still want to get rid of icky fats, especially around my midsection and thighs). Instead, I wanted to be healthy. I think it worked itself out pretty well as I've altered my eating habits completely, which takes up a big chunk of my lifestyle. Anyway, I think we all know what happened. My BMI is currently 21.3, which I find amazing because I used to be somewhere around 25–26, which indicates that one is overweight. Now I'm...normal according to health standards. This matters a great deal to me because my health matters. :) After my steps, I tried this! I've just finished my routine and added that 10-minute circuit (up there ^ ). I swear, my shirt was covered in sweat afterwards. In fact, even my sweatshirt had blotches of sweat all over! Haha. (I still put on a full attire - thick sweatshirt, sports bra, and sneakers - even though though I just work out at home.) I thought the 10-minute circuit was quite easy, but man, does it burn! (Even better!) Healthy is the new strong. Hmmm. Why not?! :) I'm grateful that I don't have any vices, like smoking or drinking. I'm soooo glad I got over the drinking like a rockstar phase in college. I don't know how people can stand smoking on a daily basis and still have the immune system to go drinking on the weekends. I find it really repulsive, no offense. But oh well, I'm not the one who has to face the consequences (except, maybe, for times when I have to inhale second-hand smoke HAHA). I'm glad our parents are ever-so lenient with us. They allow(ed) us to try stuff out because it's your life. I remember Pops telling me this, repeatedly, in the past: I'll let you drink and smoke and try things out, just for the sake of trying. Now, if you choose to make a habit out of it, that's your choice. It's your life; you will face the consequences, not me. I must have been in high school, but such words of wisdom still ring true. --- It's pouring like crazy again and I'm not the least bit upset. I love the rain too much. Yesterday, I thought I'd left the house rather early. I was walking and waiting for a tricycle to pass me by, but none would come and it started raining -- hard! I stood at the waiting shed for a few minutes, but there weren't any "available" tricycles, so I called home and asked Pops to pick me up (which was a block away from our house! LOL). So I ended up taking the car (and I really didn't want to because I was too lazy to drive). When I came upon Daang-Hari, dry roads and semi-sunshine greeted me. This weather is mad. Longest monsoon yet and I'm not even complaining. :) --- My room is was as messy as my thoughts. (Even with the face mask on, I still suffered from dust allergies. HATE.) Believe it or not, a 17-inch Macbook is on that shelf. Can you spot it? LOL! Before & After Okay, things are getting better. I threw out three pairs of footwear & a bunch of other stuff. I have more than twenty notebooks/journals/diaries/planners -- most filled up; some empty. Memories from elementary school up to this day are written in the notebooks sitting on my shelves. :') Letters and greeting cards from friends, some dating back to 1995! ♥ I miss handwritten letters. :') I think I'm 80% done with the thorough cleaning of my room. I'm not entirely sure about cleaning my closets out because I have so many clothes despite always complaining that I have nothing to wear. Le sigh. Perhaps I'll get to it when I've finally managed to purchase a new wardrobe. (HAHAHAHA Wardrobe talaga?!) I hate cleaning, but I love being tidy. I seriously don't know how my room turns into a hurricane site. But, as always, I'll do my best to keep things neat. Organized. In order. When I get my own space, I'm totally going to keep it minimal. That, or I'll hire a cleaning lady twice a week. Hahaha. Pinterest, please help me organize my shizz. LOL! --- I am in love. And nothing in this post touches the subject. chrisfel at 03:11 << Home