Weight Loss Update: From 89kg to 86kg Without Starving or Struggling

Hey everyone 👋
Just wanted to give a little update on my weight journey.

The last time I talked about this was back in February 2025, when I posted “Stuck at 89kg: Time to Break the Cycle.”
Honestly… I didn’t do anything after that post. Maybe I just needed to get those thoughts off my chest.

Since then, my weight stayed around 89kg — until recently.

And surprisingly, the change started from one random question I asked ChatGPT. I was supposed to get a weight loss plan (which I didn’t even follow 😅)… but somehow that turned into me tracking all my meals.

On 1st July 2025, I started logging everything I ate — from breakfast to dinner. ChatGPT estimated the calories and gave little comments on my food choices. Over time, I began making small swaps:

• Fried → grilled or stir-fried

• Less kuah in my meals

• More veggies and lean protein

• Less rice & processed sauces

• Added more fruits

• Slowly reduced sugar from “less sugar” to “no sugar”

Now, here’s the part I never thought I could do — cutting down on rice. I LOVE RICE. RICE IS LIFE. The idea of eating less made me unhappy at first. And no kuah? Even worse! I thought I couldn’t eat “dry” rice.

But after trying, it wasn’t bad at all. A plate full of veggies and protein actually kept me satisfied — even with half the usual rice. And the rice wasn’t truly “dry” anyway… there’s still the essence of kuah from your lauk and veg, just in a smaller portion. It just took time to adjust, and I didn’t go 100% clean from day one. That’s my biggest tip: start small, change gradually, and don’t be too hard on yourself.

Tracking gave me a huge awareness of my calorie intake — and honestly, it’s crazy. Some small, innocent-looking snacks are calorie bombs. Example: jemput-jemput. Just 5 pieces = 200+ calories! That’s enough to push you over your daily limit without realising it.

Even eating out is different now. At the local kedai tomyum, I used to order nasi pad khaprao. But after learning how much oil, sauce, and sugar it has, I switched to nasi putih with ayam goreng kunyit — cleaner and more balanced.

🎉 The Result?
I’ve lost 3kg in a month — without starving, over-exercising, or obsessing.
I’m now 86kg, and the best part?
It didn’t feel like a punishment.

Just awareness, small swaps, and consistent tracking.

To anyone feeling stuck:
You don’t need to go hardcore to make progress.
Sometimes all it takes is one small step — and a little accountability.

Here’s to better habits, one meal at a time 🥗💪
I’ll share more next time!