A Journey To A Healthy Me

My weight has been pretty alarming for the past two years of living an unhealthy lifestyle. I used to go to the gym, I used to exercise a lot, I was really physically active. But all of a sudden I decided to become lazy. I refrained from going to the gym, I started making excuses so I can't do even a bit of physical exercises and I have been unproductive most days because I just wanted to sleep all day. Not a good idea, really! 

Just last week, when I stepped on a weighing scale, for the first time in two years, I'm 12 kilos heavier from my 49 kilos weight in 2011. Crap! I have to do something about this.

So I began running early this morning. And guess what? I ran alone. I really thought I couldn't do it by myself since running on the streets of Metro Manila is dangerous. But heck! I can't find anyone to run along with me. And I couldn't start this "healthy me" project if I don't do it by myself. So there I went and was able to burn some calories. I got tired easily because I haven't done any exercises for the past 2 years. But it really doesn't matter. What matters is I have began my journey to a "healthy me" once again. And I'm willing to continue with this journey! That's a promise!

In Fine Fettle

In Fine Fettle is an idiom that means in good shape or in good condition. It is always incorporated with having a healthy lifestyle and being in good spirits. I am personally trying to be in fine fettle. Thus, the title of the blog Alley In Fine Fettle (or at least trying to be...).

I felt like I lost something about myself in the past two years. I lost a little bit of the "spark" and I'm having a hard time staying positive and ambitious. I felt old the past few years. I don't want to feel that way anymore. I want to bring back that "spark" that I used to have. The feeling of being young and positive and carefree. I just want to bring back the "old" happy ME!

For me being positive and in good spirits have to do with staying healthy. I want to start with that. I created this blog so that I can write about my development in staying fit and living a healthy life. I may pamper myself once in a while but I want to keep track of this personal project. And I want you, my readers, to help me. Hopefully, this blog will be able to help out anyone who is going through what I'm going through right now. I hope I can touch someone else's life as I create this online journal.

I know it's going to take a lot of time but I hope, someday, everyone will see that I, Alley, is finally In Fine Fettle!