Diet pills do work but...

A lot of women take weight loss pills here in Thailand. If in Philippines, I seldom hear about that but here it’s very common . I knew some Thai co-teachers of mine who’s getting married , they popped pills to lose weight on their wedding day. I could say that it’s very effective but I think that losing 3 kilos a week is alarming . Isn’t that too speedy? Some says that some of the slimming pills are actually amphetamines. A friend of a friend confessed that when she takes one she is so active. She sleeps only 2 hours a day and could talk nonstop for 22 hours a day!

So, do diet pills work? They do work but I think they would not be good for me. My health is my wealth!

My Diet Story

Looking back merely two years ago when I conceived Hyzyd, I couldn't believed that I would reached 143 lbs (65 kg)! That's 44 lbs (20 kilos) more than my usual 99 pounds (45 kilos) weight. After giving birth I reduced to 121 lbs (55 kg). I carried that weight until Hyzyd reached a year old. Then, I gradually loss pounds until I reached 110 lbs (50 kg). A friend commented that I should not fret with that weight because someone who's age and height the same with me (I'm 29 and stands 155.44 cm) belongs to the normal weight (114.4 lbs or 52 kilos is the maximum weight , by the way, and beyond that weight is already considered obese, that's according to her). I need to validate this fact, though.

a month after giving birth on year 2008

It was ok at first to accept that I'm just healthy and I seem to enjoy my chubbiness for quite some time. But every time I pose for picture-taking, I cringe watching those muffin tops- the strange and bizarre waist scrunching effect that results when I wear tight-fitting blouses. My flabby arms are getting on the way and it's very annoying! I couldn't face how I become! I decided to do something. I searched and read other bloggers' stories of diets that work successfully for them. I chose to follow the diet that suggests eating meals regularly and had earlier dinners. Having meals on time and dinner earlier is good for this helps me eat larger portions than normal and is usually only done when I'm not hungry. Not sleeping with a full stomach is also very important as what my grandma used to say.

I cut sugary and fried foods. This means no more Swensen's ice cream, milk tea, and french fries. It's a great help when we moved because mall isn't accessible for me anymore. Unlike before that I could just sneak out anytime to Diana Mall for a dip of McDonald's sundae or Swensen's Ice Cream. Though sugary foods do boost your energy but also increase your weight!

I changed from unhealthy snacks to fruits and wheat crackers. They sustain my hunger and also fill me up plus they are low in calories. I hope this eating pattern will continually shed the pounds and keep it off.

recent photo of me weighing 101.9 lbs (46.3 kilos)

I know my weight loss isn't really the ideal, it's slow and gradual. It could be sped up with exercises, though but you know I'm lazy when it comes to that.

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