Day #13

Another Monday has rolled up. He made it a little different than usual. He woke up early to go to the market to buy some vegetables for his whole day meal. He is on a mission to regulate his food intake with aims to increase muscle mass the healthy way.

Went to work, did as much as he could. Ate as good as he would. Some good news turn about, and some didn't. He made a couple of appointments that evening. One of his appointment was an interesting sharing of business concept, but unfortunately the catch wasn't attractive for him. Another idea caught his attention - but it would take up his night time away for a couple of nights weekly. He thought it would be a great chance to explore new market opportunities as well as get to know different circle of friends.

No harm getting to know more friends right?

He thinks of it as a new challenge, and if it works it'll be great. Otherwise, it'll be an experience for him =)

Day #12

Got up early to join his buddy at breakfast and follow his friend to the workshop to get his car checked on the air conditioner. Apparently after the recent accident, the car air-cond wasn't cold and had a rather unpleasant sound when switched on. He had to get it done 'cause it's his primary car for business and work.

Much to his relief it was only low on gas, but he was rather upset to learn about the cheapskate work that was done by another workshop during the claim period. He was told that it's the usual practice for many unethical workshop out there who wants to make a high margin profit due to the to many competition in the market. He was advised to get his car serviced soon, just to be on the safe side.

Pop the bonet up, plug it to some cables.
An hour plus later, air conditioner was great!

After that, went back, did some work and snoozed a little until it was dinner time. Woke up with an infected sore eye. Couldn't do much, he just had to cool off the eye with some ice packs.

Behold the eye!
His eye was redder than this =(

The cooling pack for his eyes came in very handy

He fell asleep soundly while his eyes were cooling off

A pretty mundane day it has been for him, and he just wandered off in thoughts. A light bulb moment for him came about. He looked into the mirror and figured since he had trim down most of the fats he had, it would be a good time to start building up muscle mass and get buffer. He remembered some tips from his personal training friends, and starts to work out a plan. As he doesn't have gym access (and doesn't plan to get one), he'll need to make do of what he has at home. Someone told him that he shouldn't go any smaller, otherwise that someone would look bigger than him. He'll probably use that as a kick-start motivation.

Wow this picture is perfect to depict his situation!

He is not too greedy, this would be good enough
Muscle mass +5kg will help

This would be a bonus - a little more defined.
Here muscle mass should be +8kg will do it for him.

So he has got 5-8kg worth of muscles to build if he wants to get those defined shape. Not impossible, just some discipline and hard work.

(wondering if he has time for it, since he is already bogged down by his business and work. Let's see how he'll fare in plan.)

Song: Keith Urban (Tonight I Wanna Cry)

Here's something to my buddies whom have poured out our hearts to each other, let's make a toast (virtual one will do *Smiles*) and to a certain girl in mind:

If you can't play it here, you'll just need to go head on to YouTube instead.

This is some restrictions from their site I guess.

How Much is Your Health Worth?

"Health should not be something you wanna put a price tag on. Do whatever it takes to get into better health, not for today, tomorrow or next week. But for the years to come and the times you really wanna be in health to enjoy the sweet and precious moments." Jeffrey Ong, Lifestyle Consultant

Have you heard of people who frequently or casually say "We only live once", "Life is short", or even "We all die anyways"? I have. And I had been once of those who say it on a daily basis.

We can't tell how long we'll live, or short our straws are...
So why not take a good bet on our health and make it count?

While that maybe true, the big question is really "What if you were given a longer life than others? You couldn't die as early as you think, what then?" That question struck me over half a year ago, when I witness a family relative passed away while suffering major health complications.

We often take things for granted, especially our health, don't we? We get influenced by others who don't know the value of their own lives, and we start putting a price tag on ours. We eat cheap, work long hours, sleep less, exercise rarely and yet we expect to live healthy. You don't? Good for you then. I'm talking to the ones who don't, but complain about their health every now and then.

If you can work them all, then you'll be truly health.
But even 1/3 of that is a good start.

Everything we do, affects our health

My health coach once told me, "You can't expect to buy a gym membership, not doing anything and hoping you'll slim down or buff up. A few classes don't cut it either." Ring a bell, people?

There's lot of information online and there a number of qualified health advisors and coaches. Don't just ask for information, and store it away. Don't say it's expensive, when really what lies ahead is in the values of longevity over the next few decades.

Stop falling back into the trick of price tagging solutions and looking for the cheapest way out. WAKE UP, there is NO SHORTCUT to health. HEALTH IS NOT CHEAP. If it is, wouldn't everyone be healthy today? Wouldn't organic food be more affordable? Think about it!

It's like comparing Bata shoes to Zara shoes. Preve to Mercedes Benz. Kelisa to Mini Cooper.      (No offense to Bata, Proton or Perodua fans)

How much has surgical operations and medicine fees increased over the recent years? Would you prefer to go onto the hospital bed? Or would you like to take some preventive measures starting now?

Look it up yourself at one of a published article: Rising Pressure of Healthcare CostIt is believed that medical inflation is going at about the average of 12% per annum - High Medical Inflation Rates

What you do today - eat, live, work or sleep - doesn't affect tomorrow, the day after or next week. It might not even do anything next month. But it'll come back to you in the most unwanted circumstances through compounded effects, with interest. Look around us, especially those in the late 30s, mid 40s or early 50s. How many of them are in good shape? Ask yourself then, what condition would you like to be in when you're at 50?

Which situation would you rather be in when you're 50 and above?

My point is, being healthy takes effort, some money and a change of lifestyle. Would you place a price tag on your life? How much would your life be worth?

Here's some freebies for you, all the way from Harvard School of Public Health:
Healthy Eating Pyramid

Day #11

Morning came; it just felt strange and awkward for him. Somehow he had his first instincts to text her, but quickly recalled that it's just not it. (So much for his standings, pfft!). He picked up his phone, looked at it and just chucked it aside. He realizes he had more feelings to her, than he had expected. He inhaled and exhaled the worries out, and went on with his day.

He spent some time in the morning to reflect on things

Took his mum to the physician early in the morning. His mum's arm was injured a few years back, but he thought she was okay after the several treatments from the local hospital. His mum even went for a couple sessions of physiotherapy. But this time around, he was sure it was no small muscle inflammation. Got it checked out, and it was as he expected, it was a muscle injury that didn't healed fully back then. It only been subdued, but didn't get a chance to fully recuperate. A few hours there, and his mum says he felt so much better. The physician said a few more sessions and proper rest, and his mum would be alright. During this period, he recalled about her and her back pain - similar situations no? She had her back injured, and until now from time to time, she still faces pain. It could be the same. He again wanted to text her, but he remembered she just needed space. Hence, he looked at the phone and just hid it inside his pocket.

Occasionally, his mum says she has a discomfort or sharp pain at the elbow.

She was provided with a cooling pad as well as a support pad for her elbow.
I think the physician mentioned that its good to distribute the elbow stress.

Worried, but unable to do anything.
He just has to keep it in thoughts, with simple prayers every night.

Later that afternoon, he had a business meeting with his partners. He needed to plan out the days ahead and strategize on their marketing plans. After 2 hours of solid and fruitful discussion, he had gained much clarity and was ready to make his move. Analyzing his current financial status, he knew what he had to do next. He had plans - this year, next 2 years, and coming 5 years. He had regained his focus. All he need is much discipline and motivation. He thought of her, and he knew that his time would be better off focusing on what will help him in the future, and at the same time... wait for her. He knows he can't just let it go, it would be pointless trying to forget about it - he'll never be able to get over her, if he tries to do so; a strange yet funny mechanism, isn't it? So, he decided that he'll just wait it out.

Ideas were thrown on the table.
They talked about branding and marketing strategy.
Serious business!

They had to look into short term and long term profits.
A proper business plan includes action plans, milestones and visions.

Time is of the essence.
Delay progress, delay rewards.
But it's not instant at all, it's all about delayed gratification =)

He doesn't have much hopes placed on the wait, but he knew that something good's going to happen. It always does =)

Gotta always feel like a million bucks, if you wanna attract a million bucks!

[Good comes to those who wait (and of course, they must do their part) with good faith.]