Update of my imaginary six-packs abs

A month had almost passed for my 30-day weight loss-six pack dream. Overall, I managed to reduce 2 kg with my bodily weight at 72 kg.

Having to think of something organic, something edible, something nice to munch is an uphill task.

This episode taught me to choose my food wisely. Though six pack seems to be a faraway achievement.

Reduced carbs is a must in my diet to get myself skinnier.

I resolved to eating more fish, though in the earlier weeks, I consumed a lot of fatty meat like this superlicious HK's wild boar cooked with serai.

I learnt about this thorny fish but with very fine bone, bai muok says the local people

Looks like Tengadak or Umur Umur

That's my first time trying such nice river fish. For a big one, the middle person was selling it for RM70 per kg while the small one sold for RM20 per kg. I chose one for myself to eat for a meal which weighted only 400 grammes. The restaurant charged me RM4 to have it cleaned and fried.

If I told anyone that I had these great dishes for my meals in Marudi, I guessed nobody believed me.

Then, I got curious of how my health was. The Cholesterol was good. Glucose was within normal range. My Liver Function Test was good too. God has been very nice to me.

Probably due to my stay in Miri for few very good months.

 Going forward, I wish to cut down my weight further to 65 kg within 3 months time.

More punch ups. More planks. More high knees. Two 3km runs per week in Marudi.

A sunset view at Marudi jetty

A chat with baby Angeline

Baby Angeline, can we have a conversation with you?

Sure. Let me adjust my gears. 

How old are you?

I am five and half months old. I am getting heavier day by day.

Does your mummy still breastfeed you everyday?

Oh yes. Mummy breastfeeds me whenever she is at home. It helps me to sleep. 

Tell us about your Daddy's diet plan.

He is on diet for the past three weeks. He does not eat any sugar. Reduced carbs. He increases his protein intake. 

Last Monday, he ate wild sawit mushroom for lunch and dinner with little rice.

He does not take much rice?

Uh huh.. He had a RM10-plate of wild meat the day after. He also had a RM7-bowl of salted vegetable with tauhu soup. Without rice for dinner.

How about his lunch?

He eats a half bowl of rice. A cup of vegetables like midin (superfood), mani cai, pumpkin or long beans.

Thank you for the short chat, baby Angeline.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Road to Marudi

is not accessible to all cars except 4WD and light commercial vehicle like Toyota Hilux.

I always checked for the latest development of Miri-Marudi road. I was estactic to see the tarred road upon entering the Miri-Marudi junction but after riding for the next 5 km, my heart sunk.

Potholes everywhere. I was bounced here and there in the car. I was nauseatic throughout the journey.

Two major hill digging works could be seen.

These streches were the worst if it was raining. Road would be slippery and dangerous.

At KM30 from the junction, one would reach Sungai Arang bridge.

This last strech of 9 km bumpy road was unbearable.

Insanity

The last 3 km of gravel road before reaching ferry point did not save the day. My head was spinning and whole body ached.