"Introvert Talks" is meant to be a new initiative or theme, where I myself as an introvert, just talk about reflections and thoughts about my life, or maybe share more personal stuff. :)
This is my weekly post under this "Introvert Talks" theme and let's see where it takes me and us.
Sometimes I feel that perseverance is not one of my strengths.
So a few months ago, I wrote about my annual health checkup and I received a wake up call about my health. You can read about it here.
Well, there was no health scare or whatsoever, but all the indicators seemed to got slightly worse with age, especially the past year, and so I decided to set a goal of losing 5 kg in the coming 6 months (until end Mar 2026).
And this month's reading came in at a horrifying 65.65 kg (which I should round it up for my records in the table below).
| Month | Weight | Change (Vs Start) |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 66.4 kg | |
| Month 1 (end Oct 2025) | 66.3 kg | -0.1 kg |
| Month 2 (end Nov 2025) | 64.9 kg | -1.5 kg |
| Month 3 (end Dec 2025) | 65.7 kg | -0.7 kg |
| Month 4 (end Jan 2026) | ||
| Month 5 (end Feb 2026) | ||
| Month 6 (end Mar 2026) | ||
| Target | 61.4 kg | -5.0 kg |
They say life is never smooth sailing and sometimes it's true. It took just one month to dent the progress that I have made in November.
I mean, it's the festive season, and there's more time for good food and good company. That said, I also visited the gym more often and got more exercise. Overall, I wouldn't say I was 100% focused on this weight loss goal, but I still tried to do my best within my means. Haha. Sounds more like an excuse? :P
With 3 months to go, it will take quite a miracle to drop 4.3 kg and hit my target, but I am not going to give up yet. Let's see where I will end up come Mar 2026. As a self consolation, at least I have managed to keep my weight in check and not let it up go up anymore.
And it made me reflect. Goals like this sometimes are not just about the weight or the outcome itself. It is sometimes a reflection of an individual's character.
Whether one is disciplined enough, whether one is determined enough, and the list goes on. And it made me wonder if perseverance is not within one of my strengths. And that's actually okay. Maybe I have placed more emphasis on other aspects of life, such as a better quality of life, living in the present, as well as having to manage stresses in my real life.
At the end of day, we are the only ones answerable to ourselves. No one is perfect, and the sooner we realise that, the better it does for our mental health. And if we are happy and healthy, on balance, sometimes the extra few kilograms might not matter that much.
With that, we bid 2025 farewell and will come 2026! And this probably might be my last post of the year! So Happy New Year to all! Sending cheers with one of my favourite drinks, Matcha Espresso!
