The Right Way

fitspire.

my motivational print from believe-toachieve.tumblr.com

I'm back :) I have no excuse this time for my absence, I'm just plain lazy.

So anyway, I've been shedding off the lbs that I've gained during my recent US trip plus more. In a span of 3 or 4 weeks, I've lost a total of 7 lbs. which is "healthy" according to my med student friend. My goal is to get rid of at least 20 lbs, I've lost more than 7 already but I feel like I still need to lose 15 more, which ain't that bad. If they can, why can't I? Truth be told, I want to lose at least 5 lbs a week which is unhealthy and unimaginable due to my schedule, blame it on Biggest Loser for that idea (what do you expect? they eat, exercise, and do physical stuff, just that). I hit the gym 4 days a week minimum, and 5 if lucky. So far, I see a BIG LEGIT improvement on my tummy and my legs, a bit on my arms, back, and shoulders (will post a picture soon). I can already stand a 30-second plank which is awsuuumm! What I am doing is physically draining but I cannot use that as an excuse because of the intensity of how I badly want to change my sort of unhealthy lifestyle. I am getting used to my new routine of gym after work but then again, it is physically draining.


My guy friend told me not to overdo this new health addiction and my gym time because I look better with a bit of chunk, and I do believe him, but what I want to achieve is a fit and toned body, not too muscular and not the skinny kind which is, sad to say, a bit gross and unhealthy. That picture of the girl above is absolutely dreamy, not to thin and not to chunky, that's what I want, I don't want to be stick thin with bones protruding here and there, I want to have a lean body. I believe in myself, I push myself, because no one is gonna do it for me, and I am my own enemy and my own motivation. 


Things that I have learned: 
1.Portions matter!
2.Stop obsessing over those food/drink diet fads, they work temporarily (been there, done that), opt for something which you can often do, do it the healthy way, then maintain. 
3.When you want something, you just want to PUSH yourself harder and to train not only your body, but also your mind.
4.One step at a time :)

Your body isn't giving up on your brain, so why should your brain give up on your body?
There are no shortcuts to success.

Of Make Up and Vanity

Here are some of my ultimate favorite items which can be found inside my make up bag. I stopped using too much products on my face hence I threw away my old make up stash, which I rarely use. For now, I just use the basic necessities and a few investment items.

 A lot of people rave about how amazing this Shu Lash Curler is and I definitely agree. I have fine long lashes which curl easily thanks to this little gadget of mine. I pair this with a Maybeline or Bobbi Brown Mascara.

[Shu Uemura, $17]

 Set of [still unused, except for the 168 brush, is that how you call MAC brushes? By codes?] 

Travel Make Up Brushes, came with A Tartan Tale Collection Satchel 
MAC make up brushes are a bit pricey for a person like me who doesn`t use make up that often. Nevertheless, their brushes are super duper fine! The fibers of the brushes are soft in comparison to cheap make up brushes [well duh, charlotte]. 

[MAC, I forgot the price]

 

THIS EXACT SET. Photo from Temptalia  

L'Oreal Carbon Black Lineur Instense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner.
THIS IS THE BOMB DIGGITY. The EASIEST and NICEST eyeliner application that I`ve done my entire life, I KID YOU NOT! Seriously, I cannot express how intense my love for this product is. I bought min in the States cause I'm not so sure if they have it here in the Philippines, but if they do have it here, I will most def buy it no questions asked [despite the price difference].

[L'Oreal, $7 I think]

 15 ML worth of HEAVEN. I swear, this Lip Conditioner is the best Lip Tint/Balm that I've purchased my entire life. Plus the smell and the taste reminds me of Cake Batter, YUM! haha.

[MAC, $17]

Photo Strip

My girl friends and I made an agreement to do a celebrity photobooth strip but I guess t'was only Anna [click name to be redirected to her blog] who could pull it off. I and Jowa on the other hand, tried our best, turned out swaggerific too but still can't beat the pro, haha! :]

 Lea Michele :]

 My hottie of a girl friend, Anna

My other schmeexxyy love, Joanna [click name to be redirected to her blog] 

My first lame fail attempt. Just MEH. But I j'adore high contrast black and white photos :]

A better set! What is pacute? I absolutely love my glasses!

Frame from Forever 21 :]