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Weight Loss Update 1/2/14

Well it's Feb 1st 2014. 5 years on.. How have I progressed? Well I am heavier than the last time I added my ramblings to the Internet rubbish heap. As a side note, don't you think the information in the pre-internet age was somewhat purer. Accomplished people in their relevant field published papers, books. I remember reading books in the library and smelling the paper, which often smelt of fish and chips. I always wondered what they did with that smelly paper. Now any plum like myself can contribute... the infinite monkey theory comes to mind. The infinite monkey theory states if a monkey types randomly for an infinite period, the monkey will more than likely re-write the work of Shakespeare. I guess that's what Big Data is all about finding those pieces of information that matter, as the Internet (millions of monkey) types random garbage, you can very well imagine it would be like an never ending TV series like EastEnders but with characters ranging from Kim Kardashian
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{Archive: August 11, 2009} I'm baccckkkk....

Hey friends, I'm back in OC.. I had the most awful flight getting back from NYC. It started of with the flight being delayed because the left engine wasn't powering up so having to sit on the tarmac for over 2 hours whilst they fixed the plane. Wait lets go back a few more hours.. the day began with me missing my train to the airport and having to call a cab to take me to JFK.. the cab driver was from.. PAKISTAN.. so guess what we spoke about.. politics!!! Checked myself in, requested an exit seat because of the extra legroom as I'm 6' 3" TALL (not wide.. but close tho) and sitting besides me was a 6ft5 dude.. and i thought to myself uh oh.. the battle for the armrest begins.. initially i thought i wont put my arm there and nor will he.. so there ain't any touching moments between us.. cos my flight was going to San Francisco (SF is famous for gays..and I've had my fair share of guys liking me). So anyway what does he immediately do.. take t

{Archive: July 22, 2009} Update:

Greetings strangers, friends and family.. As you may have noticed there was a brief increase in postings and then it just went quiet. I think i should take a moment and explain myself. As you know i was in Orange County, California when i arrived, however I have now relocated to Long Island, New York at first it was for a few days but seems i will be here a wee bit longer probably 1st week of August. Don't worry i won't stop the posts or my journey as with anything in life we have to make detours, wrong turns and try not to get lost on the way. So thank you for your continued support and please keep reading.

{Archive: July 16, 2009} Drum Rolllssss... so what did i drop!!!

Hiiiii everyone... Since Thursday.. I have dropped an incredible FOURRRRR POUNDSSSS (only way i could make the number appear larger than it is). OK so 4lbs my first reaction...meh.. just 4lbs...i need to up my game!!! I dunno.. consistency i guess is the key. Another amazing workout today. Walked to the gym.. 2.5 miles in 43mins (yes I'm precise).. cycle for 45 mins (it was like interval training.. level 10 ride at 75rpm+ for 2.5mins and then 100rpm+ for 30seconds) and finally 30 mins on the elliptical. Lets not forget the weights session also. In terms of food: Breakfast - protein shake, Lunch (i over indulged) 2 tacos with grilled chicken and lettuce, Snack - munched on baby carrots (sooo yum), Dinner - had some funky weight loss shake..that really filled me up.... Today, whilst at the watering hole (water fountain at z gym) a member of the club said they spotted me walking on the streets of Irvine.. i told them my story and they were impressed.. i felt it was a go

{Archive: July 15, 2009} Snap.. crackle.. pop!!!

I guess my American followers won't get this (a cereal called Rice Krispies by Kellogg's in UK).. but boy are my joints snap..cracking n poppin.. not literally!!!! I'm not sure what its called... (according to wikipedia its called cracking joints) but all i know is my wrists (no i haven't !!! whoever is thinking that), fingers, shoulders.. basically everywhere i keep hearing cracking.. not sure if that's a bad thing.. I had a great workout today.. used a machine called an arc trainer.. this machine is like a funky elliptical the only difference being its TOUGHER and makes ME SWEAT!!! feels like I'm gonna drown in it. I'll tell you one thing.. makes you feel awesome when you look like you've just come outta a wet t-shirt competition. I also started my strength training programme that went really well (i no longer zap out of energy..YAY!!). The only niggle i have is my right ankle is hurting.. but its no biggy.. o and guess what... drum roll

{Archive: July 14, 2009) Im a barbie girl.. life in plastic...

you all remember that song by Aqua - Barbie Girl.. (here's the YouTube link if your not sure http://youtu.be/ZyhrYis509A ) well i was at the gym yesterday. There i was cycling and i notice this old lady walk up the stairs.. and shes STARING at me.. and I'm thinking why is she staring at me.. but as she walked away i realised that her stare was in fact static... and it was a moment of revelation.. light bulb moment.. the chick had obviously had a face thingy bob done.. and this was her normal look.. i suddenly noticed all the mature women looked the same like a factory production of OAPs (over aged pensioners) ..maybe they have the same surgeon (but who i am to talk..when my belly looks like im having triplets). I chuckled to myself and thought welcome to Newport Beach... where life in plastic is clearly the norm..

{Archive: July 13, 2009}: OMG its another post.. woohoo!!!

Its your lucky day people.. o BTW.. thank you for all your support.. you know who you are.. no names will be mentioned (no not cos there isn't anyone.. or that I'm being sarcastic) As your all aware.. or not.. the sports club is about 2.5 miles walk from my apartment.. so i walk to the club and back (and workout when i get there.. cos whats the point then.. duhhhh). So on Thursday i had a training session with the "legend" Sal.. So he tells me weights are as important as cardio.. as it helps build up our metabolism and your body burns more calories when its repairing itself.. etc etc... so he walks me through my routine.. and we get to the most dreaded machine in the gym... THE SQUAT MACHINE... omg is all I'm gonna say.. my butt was hurting for 3 days after.. at that point when working out on the machine.. i wanted to tell Sal.. i hated him for introducing me to my nemesis.. but i will conquer thee and my butt cheeks will be as sexy as Jessica Alba (