I used to say that I’m not going to play golf (read this: EVER) because I find it BORING and it’s not my thing. I’d rather play volleyball or badminton, even basketball, than hit a ball with a club. I gave it a chance only because my husband bought me my own set of golf clubs (second hand) and said that he wants it to be our bonding activity. Who could say no?

Trying it today made me realize that it’s not as easy as I thought it was. Hitting the golf ball is challenging, tiring and requires the right grip, swing and posture. I think I’m going to eat my words. Playing golf is interesting and I want to learn more. I just need gloves and uhm new golf shoes, just kidding. 

Marcus in action

Gary in action

and me still wondering what was I doing there. LOL

My bulging tummy was my last straw to finally enrol myself (tagging along Gary) to the gym. Not that I used to have a flat belly to flaunt but neither it was this big. I did not mind the membership and admin fee, monthly fee, personal trainer’s fee and all the other expenses associated with it because I just thought of it as an investment. Gary and I don’t have any form of exercise and day by day it’s making us fatter, weaker and more stressed. We decided to get personal trainer because I know we both need someone to motivate us to go to the gym regularly and push harder during workout (obviously, we can’t rely on each other). During the first day, I learned that my body consists of almost 30% fat and that I am dehydrated. It was an eye opener… at the same time alarming. My goal is to lose 8 kilos of fat at the minimum for 3 months. I don’t really aspire for a fabulous, perfectly toned sexy body in time for summer (though I wouldn’t mind if I get that ), I just want to lose the excess fat, be healthy, look younger and be strong.

Each day at the gym gets more interesting while the workout becomes harder. Believe me, exercise is no joke. I am usually dead tired at the end of the day. The irony of it is that my body aches most of the time but the feeling is awesome. So far so good… I hope this lasts for good as well.