End Goal:

• Lose 30kg
• 60% of fat
• 25 cm off my waist and hips

Purpose:

• Vanity
• Health
• Wear nice (and cheaper) clothes
• Wear nice bridesmaid gown in January

Duration: May 2009 till whenever I meet the goals

Tools:

• Gym
• Personal Trainer
• Weight Loss medical programme at hospital

Frequency:

• 2x/wk Personal Trainer (aka paying to be tortured) – 1hour each
• 2x/wk cardio workout at gym – 1 hour each
• 1x/wk walk my doggy – 30 minutes
• Bi-monthly see the doctor and dietitian to track my progress and advice me (aka get scolded for eating Kentucky Fried Chicken)

Sounds heard along the way:

• Ouch
• Pain
• Help
• AHHHHH
• I feel old
• TORTUREEEEE!!!

I’m a specialist girl.

I’ve see the Ophthalmologist, Gastroengologist and the Podiatrist. (And who says I don’t support the medical community.)

My adventures with the Podiatrist started yearsssssssssss ago, when I was a little girl (Ahh, I miss those days). My leg (esp the knees) used to have stabbing pains almost everyday and I would literally cry myself to sleep. My parents and I were baffled. Doctor after doctor couldn’t explain why and all that was accomplished was $$ down the drain. Until, someone told us about a Podiatrist (basically a specialist of the foot, ankle and related issues). That was the first we’ve heard of it, but we went to see him anyway. And boy, he was a life-saver!

Dr Tye Lee Tze of The Podiatry Centre was the first Podiratrist in Singapore. When we went to see him, he had just set up his practice. He was the first to know exactly what was happening and told us it could be easily fixed. EASILY FIXED!! After alllll those misdiagnosis and wasted $$?

Apparently, I had high-arched feet. And as such, I couldn’t walk properly on the ground, which strained my bones, knees, etc. So with custom-made insoles and a good New Balance walking shoe, the pain stopped. Just like that. After a few years, the doctor said my feet had developed properly and I didn’t need to see him anymore. So years past, with no pain, no insoles.

Turn the page to a month ago. I started exercising, just normal walking for half an hour. Guess what happened? The pain came back (only less pain since my tolerance level is much higher now)! ARGHHHHHH!! So after yearssssss of not seeing him, I went back to Dr Tye. Now, because my feet is weird (narrow heel, broad front), I have to wear another insole. Meaning, no more nice but bad-for-feet shoes (No high heels, no fashion shoes). Well, at least I can save money on shoes now.

Anyhoo, longggg story short, if your feet is hurting consistently, I highly recommend Dr Tye. He’s caring, kind, easy to talk too, explains things veryyyy well and knows what he is doing.

I’m feeling much better! Pain-free for about a week now and it’s amazing! I’ve never realised how much of a blessing it was to go throughout my day without any pain!! Thank the Lord!!

I’ve learnt a few things from this:

1.  Who needs to pay tons for money for slimming pills and sessions when chronic gastritis can do what they can and so much more… for FREE (minus doctor’s fees, medicines, etc.)

2. Chinese medicine, although terribly bitter and hard to drink, works 100000x better than English medicine… and so much cheaper! Oh, and NO SIDE EFFECTS!

3. Alkaline water really does make a difference compared to drinking normal acidic water from the tap.

4. Non-fried and non-spicy food can be equally, if not more, yummy! I’m finding myself craving fried and spicy food less! Although I do miss the roti prata and curry puff. And Fried Chicken. The credit mostly goes to my grandmother’s helper, Ms. Annabelle from Philippines. She cooks yummy food!

Valuable life lessons I tell you!