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my journey to healthy living

I've always been conscious about my weight and I think it stems from my Secondary School days when I reached an all-time high of 49 kg. Despite the fact that I was active (more active than I am now), had badminton training 2 times a week and did a whole lot of physical training, including weights and uphill sprints, I just couldn't lose weight. Truth it, it wasn't that depressing then. Not until I was categorised overweight  in Sec 2. The thought of joining the school's Health & Fitness (HAF) club was actually embarrassing. I think that potential embarrassment motivated me to lose 2 kg but I remained 47 kg until I entered Junior College. I did some calculations and my BMI (Body Mass Index) remained in the acceptable range but I also know I couldn't afford to weigh the way I did for my height. Throughout my 2 years in JC, I managed to shred another kg. Nothing to my proud of but my weight loss journey has been more about maintaining a healthy weight ra...