response 226 of 332:

Oct 24 03:09 UTC 2003

I've tried going to the gym directly after work, but usually I'm too hungry
to really have a good workout. I've foun that stoping at home to have a snack
before I go to the gym is a better plan. Alternatively, I could take a snack
to work, but I prefer coming home first.

I tried the body-fat machine that I originally used at teh gym some time in
the past few days. My body-fat percentage is now at 28%, a drop of 3% from
my initial body fat reading. That was 6 lbs of fat lost. Pretty impressive.

Also, since my hair is now really short, it makes it more imperative to lose
the fat, especially around my face. Easier to see teh chub and teh double
chin, now that the hair is gone.

I planned to have cereal with soy milk this morning. too late, I had to rush
out the oor. I did try Dr Soy, a so called health bar, with high protein.
Chocolate caramel or something. If health bars are supposed to substitute for
lunch, I wish they'd tast more like cheeseburger and rnch fries, than
chocolate. (I am getting really addicted to the taste of Silk, I could
definitely have a whole cup if requierd,. Right now I take big swigs right
from the carton.

response 228 of 332:

Oct 24 19:15 UTC 2003

Was it any good?

I ate too manty sweets this afternoon in honor of Diwali. Ok, I see 
that I'm going to have to workout more, or starve myself more, or see 
my weight plateau till I get back to the diet. Tomorrow is the Diwali 
party, I expect to be eating some more :(

response 230 of 332:

Oct 24 20:02 UTC 2003

re#227: where's Godaiko?

response 232 of 332:

Oct 24 21:58 UTC 2003

Godaiko is in the Oak Valley shopping center, right across from Meijer on
Ann Arbor - Saline road.  It's the biggest oriental grocery in Ann Arbor,
although the Plymouth Road one probably fits almost as much stuff into 3/4
the space.  :)

The soymilk I bought is extremely fresh tasting, for lack of a better term.
Seems to taste like tofu, not really like the big-name commercial stuff.  Not
sure how I feel about it yet - soy/rice milks tend to be an acquired taste.

response 234 of 332:

Oct 25 14:51 UTC 2003

Lunar based. The Hindu calendar is Lunar based. Last year Diwali was sometime
in early November.

Today is the actual day for Diwali. We're having a party this evening, so I'm
prolly going to starve myself in anticipation. Or not. Aunt from NJ has sent
me lots of fattenning Indian goodies. Looks like the fiance is going to ome
in handy eating them.

I have to fit in a workout sometime between now and 6:30 pm. Hopefully, I
don't get a call from work :P

response 236 of 332:

Oct 27 18:05 UTC 2003

Lots of Indian sweets and friend stuff.

Did not end up going to the party on Saturday, so saved some calories 
there. However, did end up going for lunch yesterday, so though it may 
have added some extra calories, it wasn't much compared to party-type 
food.

Soy milk with cereal is definitely yummy. Thanks for sharing 
that "recipe", remmers.

response 238 of 332:

Oct 28 18:35 UTC 2003

Ok, I have lost, and I mean really lost....<drumroll> 10 p o u n d s 
and dropped a pant size. I feel pretty good about this. 

response 242 of 332:

Oct 28 21:38 UTC 2003

Yeah Congrats SApna!

response 244 of 332:

Oct 29 05:08 UTC 2003

Congrats, Sapna!

Well, I'm not sure what's up... my scale numbers are dropping.

response 246 of 332:

Oct 29 14:57 UTC 2003

Thanks guys. Yes, I feel healthier, and stronger, and I like the way 
some of my old clothes look on me now.

That was 10 lbs in 1 month yes. I like the pace I set, and hopefully 
it will continue.

However, yesterday, I slacked. Didn't go to the gym, but then, didn't 
eat much either. This morning's gym aerobic workout was 50 minutes 
instead of the usual 60, but at a slightly higher resistance. And 
postponed my workout till tomorrow. Also tonight there shall be 
decadent drinking in honor of our exiting team-lead