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The Challenge!

Back to Reality August 9, 2009 by Gigi

I am on the verge of becoming overweight! I now weigh 155 lbs! Prior to leaving the Philippines I was only 120plus lbs! And that was only 2 years ago! I need to do a lot of tummy tucking now.. otherwise I will always be tagged as pregnant!hahaha

I am giving myself one month to lose at least 20 lbs of this weight! I don’t know if it is doable but I am giving it a try. My weight plan? ummmm…. ummm… umm ok will just tell you after a month! hehehe

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I wrote this in 2009; 2 years and 4 months later, I am of the same weight!!!

Back to Reality Part II   January 7, 2012

Friends here in Gallup, NM have started with Friday Nights' Hip Hop Abs Class!!! Well, I was absent on its initiation date which was last Dec. 30, 2011!

BUT, I was there yesterday (our 2nd session), excited to sweat! 

My weight before jumping in: 153lbs
Weight after 60 minutes of class: 152.5lbs
Weight after eating what was in the table: 155lbs

Great Job! Lol!

But I am now determined! So today at 9am, I was with friends and joined the one hour Starlette Dance Studio’s Zumba class. 

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Oh my, with the work out, I am sure I’ll NOT eat again! That was the longest one hour of my life!!! It was a real good sweat!!! Never had that much sweat since coming here!!!

So, we’ll do it again.

Stumbled upon this nice website and here are what I found, which I know, I know, but I just know and knowing isn't doing me any good!... time to apply! :)

It is actually our FOOD CHOICES that make us gain weight! Not calories, not overeating and not lack of activity or exercise! 

The solution: EAT THE RIGHT WAY

Our Enemies! (foods that are preventing us in burning fats)
1.    Sugar (including “healthy-claimed” foods like “healthy” cereals, low fat muffins, orange juice, whole wheat bread, salad dressings, granola, high fructose corn syrup, processed soy products and “healthy” yogurts)
2.    FatS – hydrogenated oils, canola and vegetable oil, margarine and substitute fake butter products
3.    Carbs that will not help (whole wheat bread or any bread, pasta, cereals, crackers)
4.    Processed Foods (all packaged snacks, microwavable meals, "diet" health bars and soy products)

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Just EAT the GOOD STUFF! 
          1.      Rice (Millet, Quinoa), Sprouted Grain Bread, Spelt, Sweet Potatoes (with a little butter and cinnamon)
2.      All fruits and vegetables! (no limit!)
3.      Eat the right kind of fat and you’ll burn fat! - real butter, whole eggs, extra virgin coconut oil, olive oil, avocado, raw nuts
4.      Food that contain not much processing but only one ingredient – steak, chicken, fish 
5.    Just drink WATER!!! Skip the sodas, juices and ANY other drink - JUST WATER throughout the day!


Join me in my 90-day challenge!   

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Jan. 8 - Feb 8 - 30th day
Feb. 8 - Mar. 8 - 60th day
Mar. 8 - April 8 - 90th day
   Weight Goal:  136lbs

SEE MY RESULTS here!!!


What's your weight goal?

-day 25-
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    hahaha!! nice! ako rin yun ang goal ko pero not for one month. for the whole year. 30 lbs ang gusto ni asawa. 20 lbs ang ang sakin. goodluck satin.

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  2. Maria Gemma Defeo-HilotinJanuary 8, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Goodluck!!! Let's wait and see.. Check out my monthly update at THE CHALLENGE page! :))

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I would say, good luck! Put your plan into action until you will get what you have desired.

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  4. monnetteJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    sali ako dyan te gigi! hehehe. really need that! hahaha

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I really like your dailies..... I am so amazed..... with this one, I can really identify..... nakikita ko ang galing ng isang Thomasian sa U! just keep on writing..... they inspire me to do the same thing too!!!!!! - cora

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Hi Gemma! i will join you in 90 DAY CHALLENGE...my GOAL....SEXY and FIT at 60.....Goodluck to US! - Imelda

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I'l join u to the challenging and encouraging goal but my target will be from 67 to 50 kgs in 2 yrs...lol! Anna

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  8. NathalieJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I think your energy is awesome and you are going to do great in 2012! You are so determined and you are definitely choosing the right ingredients for success with your health...(body and mind) Keep it up! or should I say...shake it up!...LOL

    Nathalie

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  9. GustavoJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Good Luck wit the challenge, Gemma! Making it public here is a big step. It makes a commitment.

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  10. GabebethJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Hey! How is it going for you? I just want to encourage you! I know that you can do it! JUST DON"T GIVE UP! No matter what happens stay focus on your goal. I am almost to my goal! I can almost taste it! I am excited to do this challenge with you! We can do it! My goal is between 105-110. Let's do it!

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  11. NancyJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    I am also doing similar thing. I am aiming for 20-30 pounds cut. I do hard workout at least 5 times a week. I go with water most of the time. But some things you've said here just surprised me. Hmm... seriously, I really have to start munching more fruits.

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  12. kayJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Weight goal? Lost 50lbs by July of this year. What do you think? Water ba kamo? Shucks. I am addicted to milk tea. Patay.

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  13. promkingJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    unahin mo bawasin yung processed foods. wag ka na kakain ng junk foods. sipagin ka na magluto!

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  14. joyJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    when i was still single i have plenty of baby fats, but when i got married, i get slimmer, baligtad hehe, siguro dahil sa kunsumisyon ahaha

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  15. Gil Camporazo | RandomThoughts!January 26, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Reducing weight takes a lot of discipline and unwavering commitment to follow your plan. If you lack of it, don't expect that your weight is reduced. Since you've planned and started it, go ahead. Sooner or later, you have what you wanted to have.

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  16. SioneeJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    I think I will be joining you. haha I have to shed off around 30 pounds! I know that's too much but 3 months? ... @.@ We can do it! :)

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  17. Jenny O'TooleJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    I have no weight goal. I maintain my body. I was size 10-12 when I was pregnant carrying 8.2lbs which equevalent to 7.2 kilos baby in my belly. I was fat that time I did full-breastfeeding for 9 months and take her for walk miles and miles, doing household chores was my greatest excercise and eat the right food for me and for my baby. That was my secret now I'm size 6-8. So pleased! hahah

    Zumba is great way to lose weight. The only advice to you drink plentry of water. It helps to full your empty stomach whilst your carry on dancing. Once your sweating too much and your body working you'll feel hungry after your dance lessons. And it will end up of craving foods. Also tattoo in your mind that you don't need heavy meals anymore.

    I'm happy for you girl. Go for healthy options and live healthy.

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  18. The House of JCJEEJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Do not be sad or disappointed. You are only trying to lose weight for two year. I have been trying to gain weight for almost 10 years (not counting the months that I was pregnant)! Good luck to all of us!

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  19. KC Canlas | Spread Some AwesomeJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    Being a foodie, this is a problem of mine too. I'm trying to lose some but food won't let me.. Not my fault then. I tried. Lol.

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  20. yuukiJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    count me in! i also need to loose 20 lbs in 3 months...but loosing weight should not be the goal (as my cute PT -personal trainer said), we could not see any weight loss bec it might be because we gained some muscles...we should aim for fat loss and in my case water loss too (bec i have water retention)...good luck to us!

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  21. Bien NonoyJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    I miss the zumba classes I would use to take while I was working aboard the Voyager of the Seas.

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  22. tessJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    After exercise we tend to over eat so the end result was,useless din ang pag eexert mo ng effort to burn the calories .Discipline is the best practice .iwas sa sobrang sugar at carbs muna.

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  23. chrisairJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    i want to weight only of 50 kgs. right now I am weighing 55 to 58 kgs, and its hard to lose it, how about you, do you reach your goal of 130 lbs

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  24. John and JoyieJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    I wish you success in the challenges of life hehe. But you know what, it's good you are setting rules for you to follow. Otherwise, life won't be challenging at all.

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  25. Lakwatsera MomJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I am became overwight too in just a few months right after being a blogger. I enjoyed all the food but now I realized that I should necssaery precautions too!

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  26. ralphJanuary 28, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    thanks for the reminder, gemma... here's a challenge we should try to win. Yahweh bless

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  27. rj's mamaJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    goodluck! zumba, i want to try that too :)

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