From Fat to Payat - 1 (The first of a series)

I joined our office version of The Biggest Loser on February 2 2012. I weighed in at 175 lbs. A week later, on the 9th, I started taking the contest seriously not only because I didn't want to lose a thousand pesos if i didn't shape up but also because I wanted to maintain an ideal weight for a female of 45 years in age, height of 5'7 1/2 and which is between a Body Mass Index range of 19-25 - that will be any weight between 118 to 155 lbs. I just found out that my BMI is 27, more than the ideal 25, and that further convinces me to lose weight because health risks may occur. I don't want to precipitate type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. My paternal grandma, my dad and his brother - all died of cancer.

I'm making a journal of my progress from fat to payat. Even if I don't win, simply trying is enough. I know that I will be healthier, feel lighter, and as a bonus, probably look younger.

How serious am I?

I brisk-walked from my house in Project 4 to Riverbanks via P. Tuazon, thru that hairpin turn at Escopa II linking Marikina and Quezon City, then onto Major Dizon, the thoroughfare of Industrial Valley Complex and walk the few meters along FVR Road, the access road to C5 to get to Riverbanks. At the mall, I chanced upon a sale of big-sized shoes and was able to get a pair at 50% off for my daughter's prom on the 17th. I walked back home via the same route, still brisk-walking at the uphill climb of Major Dizon.

February 9 - After my walk to and from Riverbanks

February 10 - With Sherill, a friend, on her last day at work

February 11 - After getting home from a date - we love to walk when we are together - but nothing like walking from Riverbanks to Cubao in 50 minutes