Weight training and keeping to a weekly a workout regimen haven’t been the most difficult parts of my weight loss journey. It’s time I acknowledge my toughest hurdles as I reach my half-way mark.
BY AZZURA SORAYA HASSAN

I had been forewarned when I first began my Weight Loss Diary journey, that I would end up feeling tired, have aching muscles, and experience hormonal and chemical fluctuations that would result in monster cravings. However, these have been confined to my physical challenges. What I didn’t anticipate however, was having to deal with the mental aspect of things.

A vicious cycle
As far as my job as a writer goes, the work can be fun, but the responsibilities that come with it can take a toll on me. In the beginning, I went through a terrible mental cycle as far as food was concerned. On many days, I would grab the quickest lunch option available, sometimes forgetting to eat healthy. Then after a meal, I’d suddenly realize that I had had too much carbohydrate for that day,
or start wondering if there was santan in the meal I had just eaten.