Day 6: Understanding Heart Rate

Why do I need to understand Heart Rate? Well, it is dangerous to overdo exercises. One should exercise within maximum heart rate. So, I invested on a Polar Heart Rate F11 with Wear Link. This will help me monitor my heart rate.

Day 5: Motivation to Exercise

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I know I really need to do some serious exercise. I used to be ultra-active in sports - swimming. Back in grade school, high school and college I am part of the swimming team. I could even do the stair climbing exercise. To describe it, my coach would let us climb the stairs of the 5-storey school building up and down several times. I think I was breathless but I was able to do it. Now, whenever I climb stairs I am grasping for air. It is really a sign that I am not fit. And, I really need to start exercising. 

Day 4: Is Salt Fattening?

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I love to eat salty foods. I love to put salt rather than pepper in my soup. Unfortunately, salt retain water in the body and one might feel bloated. But, salt is not fattening. Salt has no calories. And, only those food with calories can make you fat. However, since salt retain water in the body then one can't help but feel fatter.

Day 3: Drink 8 ounces of Water

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Water. Everybody says you need to drink at least 8 ounces of water per day. Unfortunately, I am someone who takes soft drinks as water. So, It is kind of hard for me to regularly drink water.

Most says water is effective in any weight loss program. As, water can help suppress appetite. Meaning, water will help fill my stomach, which will make me feel less hungry and will make me eat less.

Day 2: No Chocolates

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Next on my list, I need to give up chocolates. This is the main culprit why I grew so big! Back in 1999, my weight was just between 140lbs to 150lbs.  But around that time, I was feeling so depressed because my financial situation was a mess. Lot of bad things happen around that time. And, I found myself craving for chocolates every time I am feeling so down. Now, this really has to stop I must forego of my chocolate cravings if I really want to lose that pounds!

Day 1: No Soft Drinks

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Today is the D-day! Today is the start of my goal to lose 100 pounds in 180 days. There are so many things on my list to get me started. And, the first on the list is letting go of soft-drinks.