No Work-Outs For Now

Last April was a hectic month -- I was in the morning shift, and I went straight to the gym afterwards, pumping lightweight iron dumbbells, trying on weight-resistance equipment, then finished 2 or more laps inside the grounds of the National Center for Mental Health in Mandaluyong (a few blocks away from where I stay). I was fit, yeah, sorta. Had my love handles to worry about, and I lost a lot of weight. It was the start of a promising lifestyle.

But May proved to be a challenging month for me, as our work schedule shifted gears from the am shift to the midshift, that is, 3.30pm to 1am (Manila time). I sleep a full 8-hour cycle, and the moment I wake up, the midday sun greets me in all its glory. The same sun which emits ultraviolet rays harmful to human health. As a result, I haven't had the chance to run nor lift any weights for the time being.

And let's just hope this doesn't bring out the pig in me.