Another update!

Unfortunately I didn't get to go to Seoul today, as I planned. I was unable to book tickets online because (for some reason) the Korail website wasn't letting me select 'next' at the last page of the booking process. So, I could select my seats on the train, but it wouldn't let me enter my card information to pay for it.

So, I woke up early this morning and got myself to the nearest KTX station. All of the commuter trains (the cheaper ones) were booked solid, so I was keeping my fingers crossed for a seat on the KTX. I got there like, 3 hours early, so I thought there would be SOMETHING. Nope. I got in line for the ticket, and when It was finally my turn everything but standing room and first class was sold out. Realizing that I tried to select a 'standing' ticket, but those were gone when I got back to the selection screen. GEEZ! Those tickets go fast!

So, I wasted 20,000 won on taxi fare to and from the station. Great.

Oh well. I ended up having a very good and productive day at my apartment. I studied for about 4 hours, exercised, read, and took a stroll to Lotte Mart to grab something I needed.

All in all it was a very relaxing day.

Now to the whole point of this post.

As all of you know (or at least those of you that either know me or have been reading this blog regularly...ahem) in September I made the decision to start getting myself into better shape.

My weight has always been a little high, especially considering that I have a rather small frame (aside from my shoulders. Thank you Daddy!). Exercise was not my friend for a number of reasons.

1.) Couldn't find an exercise that I enjoyed doing.

2.) Got bored easily

3.) Wasn't seeing any results, so got discouraged.

3.) Anxiety. I HATE exercising around people. I hate gyms, and I hate jogging in public where people can see me. Why? I've always been self-conscious. I could just imagine people thinking "Wow... yeah, she NEEDS to be exercising!"

I know. Stupid, right?

I think that a lot of people have problems with exercising because of one of any of those reasons, or a combination of them. Just like me. I'm not the only person on the planet who has these problems with exercise.

But, as my brothers always say, "If the engine is hot enough, it'll burn anything."

That's why I decided to take the step.

I challenged myself in September to lose weight by altering my diet. I knew that once I got down to my goal weight it would be easier for me, self-confidence wise, to shape up my life. I wasn't wrong. It's already easier for me to exercise a little more. I'm even more confident about running across the street to make a green-cross walk sign! (Baby steps)

When I stand next to skinny Korean girls, I don't think to myself "Man, I wish I could be that skinny". I feel good. I feel healthy. And the best part of all... I'm getting healthier!

I'm still not down to my goal weight/size. I have a few more months left of my food program. But I added an extra challenge as well. The current program I'm on is only for resetting eating habits (6 small meals a day, balanced, and healthy), and metabolism. It doesn't firm, tuck, or lift anything.

For me, it's also all about KEEPING the weight off once the food program is finished.

That's where exercise comes in.

So, I've decided to challenge myself.

I purchased the following book and have been reading and reading. My brain is just eating it up:

I originally decided on this fitness program because while I'm following my current food program I can't exercise heavily. The more I read, and the more I researched, the more I realized that this program was claiming to be more than just a 'get you started' deal. It's gotten so many good reviews and has been featured in a number of popular health and wellness/fitness and fashion magazines. I thought, "Why not give it a try?"

I'm really excited to get started, and I can't wait to let you all know the results. I'll be posting regular updates over the next 4 weeks, so we'll all see how this goes.

For journey update.

In September my measurements were as follows:

As of today, November 12th, these are my measurements:

The difference has astounded me. I'm excited about the changes, and I can definitely tell that I'm becoming a more confident person.

Well, that's the update for today.

I hope that you'll continue to follow me on my many journeys. My journey in Korea, my language journey, my fitness journey, and all the journeys to come. I appreciate your support and your continuing visits to my blog. Just seeing the numbers is a huge inspiration!

Everyone have a great Saturday!

Until next blog,

~A.