WEEK 1

Starting weight: 69.78KG

The sessions were not that easy. I focused on cardio exercises and sweat is really sweet! I am exhausted yet I feel relieved. I did some weights (2 pounds) for my arm exercise and 5 pounds for my legs. I could only hope that I could really persevere. 

As my age increases, so does my weight and I just can't really help it. Earlier this year, I made some effort to lose weight by joining/initiating Zumba with my students but due to pile of works, I wasn't able to pursue it that far thus my weight was back to it's horrible number- 69KG!

Being overweight is not a funny thing. Aside from the fact that it will affect your self-confidence to the lowest level, it also affects our health. Sad but true. Going upstairs becomes a burden to me. I easily feel exhausted and I keep on catching my breath! It's been awhile that I was planning to hit the gym once in a while but just keep on procrastinating it (the spirit is willing, but the body is weak). But seriously, my asthma began to torture me for almost 4 months already and it was totally alarming! Based on some manuscripts I've read, working out will help asthma problems, thus I was really compelled to decide for good. And so this afternoon, right after work, and together with some of my colleagues, we registered ourselves to the gym. Yes, this is it. I should do it now, otherwise, I will be suffering the consequences of OBESITY!

 One of the lessons that I learned from our Sunday preaching was that if God has plans for us, SO DOES THE DEVIL. If God's plan is to prosper us and to keep us from harm, well, obviously, the devil thought otherwise. This is one of the blatant truths that we, people, are ought to know. When devil STRIKES, it destroyed everything, including our relationship with our loved ones. 

With this kind of situation, all the more we should cling to God. All the more we should obey His words. Apart from God, we are all nothing.

Few more days and another year will unfold. In one way or another, I am grateful to God for sustaining me. I've been through a lot this year, mostly affecting health issues of my kiddos. Still, I'm glad for the strength that He gave me. God, is indeed, simply amazing. 

I am hopeful for a better 2019! I am praying for His great miracle to manifest in my life, in my family. I'm praying for financial breakthrough, for greater opportunities other than my job. I also pray for good health for my entire family, including those relatives and friends. I pray for a productive year, not just for me but for my husband as well. May God grant all my prayers. I believe that God has something good in store for me. And with that, I would say, AMEN.

 Time flew so fast, indeed. It's already November and before we knew it, the year 2018 has ended. I'm not sure if I've accomplished much for this year. But one thing for sure, I've grown older each day with so much issues on my health. Yes, this year is quite toxic for me. Two of my children were admitted to the hospital. I was about to for myself yet I hold back. That is why, I have decided to get an insurance, a life insurance. I'm not thinking for the worst thing to come, I'm just preparing myself. I saw the need, that's why I took the courage even if I've almost got nothing left from my salary. Well, that's life. You need to take drastic yet relevant decisions. I love my children so much, that's the very main reason after all.

Raising kids aren't a simple task. You need an extended patience seasoned with love in rearing them. Of course, you need to be a kid in heart in order to blend with them. You also need to show to them that you're in control, otherwise, they will do it for you- you might realize someday that they are the ones controlling you!

Rule of thumb: Never spoil them. Play with them but be in-charge.

Believe me coz I got three!