#27: Dear Readers...

Especially to the people who are putting in every effort to reach that healthy goal weight

as well as to those who still haven't quite found the motivation to start yet...

Hopefully this will be of some motivation to help start/continue your journey... 

Me in primary 6 (left) & Me in present (right) 

Found this photo at my grandparents' house and confiscated it

hahaha, hows nostalgic :)

every now and then I still wonder, 

what gave me the determination to actually kick start on my journey

the initial part is always the most difficult

finding the courage to take the first step...

doing your homework definitely helps.

Google had been an extremely helpful platform to solve my woes on losing weight

you'll be blown away by the number of forums, research, articles you can find on the web

and realise that there are tons of people out there who are stuck in the same situation as you! 

who are willing to provide information through personal experiences & support for one another

You are never alone. Do not be afraid. 

Healthy Living is a journey and we are in it together. 

Eat clean. Move more. = Improve mood. Boost confidence. Feel good.

By eating clean, 

I mean cutting down on refined, heavily processed man-made products

e.g. white bread/rice/flour, junk food, sugary drinks 

& foods that contain ingredients you can't pronounce

By moving more,

I mean putting in just a little more everyday to walk that extra distance

park further away from the life, take the longer route, stand up & take a stroll 

climb some stairs (escalators are meant to help us save time, not to be lazy!)

every little effort counts.

if a food lover like me can do it, so can you

haha eating clean doesn't mean giving up on good delicious food!

it just require some smart choice-making ;)

and moving more doesn't mean going to the gym to strain yourself every other day 

intensive exercise isn't for everyone, esp not to those who are dead tired after a long day of work

Chinese New Year is around the corner!

CNY goodies and snacks are everywhere

and no, I'm not banning them or gonna preach to you why you should NEVER eat them

but do practice some self-control and not eat mindlessly.

will eating 1 pineapple tart or 2 make a difference?

sometimes we just have to satisfy our craving for its taste & not actually to fill our hunger 

so do save some tummy space for the other foods :)

If it's possible, cook and eat at home or someone's else house

Homemade food are always healthier & more delicious! 

it's also a great bonding activity for friends and families ^^

HAPPY PROSPEROUS CHINESE NEW YEAR. 

new year. new beginnings.

Till next time.

♥, Kylie