Progress

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I started my journey to be healthy, one month two days ago. I am proud to say that I have lost a considerable amount of weight and feeling fine, which NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE! no matter what kind of diet or exercise I have gotten myself into.

I wouldn't call this dieting since I can pretty much eat anything I still want to eat but I chose not to, I just substitute them for healthier choices and not waste my calories away.

Lifestyle Change

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I just saw this picture in FB today and it totally fits what I am doing with my life currently. I was surprised to learn that by learning to choose which foods to eat but not letting yourself starve is possible and doable.

I am one week and one day into this Changing My Lifestyle moment that after seeing the result of the first week, I am much more determined to continue this.

More power to me.

The Low Carb Challenge

Credits: Randy Glasbergen

Okay, I have decided to REALLY stick to the plan this time. I am going on a diet. Or shall I say the alternative lifestyle.

I am trying my hardest to adjust to this. I love to cook and I love to eat. Now,  I have to learn what to cook the healthier way. I have tried the low calorie path, and busily counting calories away. Only to suffer being lightheaded, pale and binge eating. That is because I always feel so hungry. So I explored other options to resolve the issue.

I have seen other bloggers that I follow (who cooks!) cooks these amazing recipes in realistic portions and lose weight. So what am I doing wrong here? They are counting the carbs instead of the calories. That's the what.

I am on my 4th day today and I am still doing well. I can feel hunger pangs but they are manageable. I don't have cravings on sweets but I do feel hungry. Oh boy.

I just need people around me to support me in this venture because I really want to take care of myself. By taking care of myself, I am also taking care of them, since what I eat, I serve it to them as well.

From time to time I will post my progress here to keep track of myself and keep me in check. I have not completed an entire week and I feel lighter already. I try not to hurry. I will do this one day at a time. After all, Rome wasn't built in a day.

Keeping my fingers crossed. God Bless me.

Cooking Journey

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I think I have lost sight of what I really want in this blog. I don't want it to become just like everyone else blog, but rather, a blog of my cooking journey.

I really love to cook, and I know I still have a lot to learn. Basically, what I do is look for recipes to try and share them with you. I think I just need to get that straight. Nothing else.

The Real Challenge here lies to staying 'fit' because I am so far from that. Even if I wanted to eat as much as I could with what I made, I have to do something about controlling my food intake. I just can't have a carbo overload every time. When that happens, I have to run for a mile. I think.

Food Steps - A Journey

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Coming to America means a lot to me. It doesn't only mean being united with my family but it also encourages my love for cooking  to come out. BUT cooking would mean that I have to eat and my body is screaming bloody murder because I really need to stay healthy.