Update!

I just finished my 20 minute exercise cause I had to reach my quota. This week was horrible, lazy, and disappointing. I had my monthly period so I had an awkward time exercising cause of heavy flow..I know, it sounds like a lazy excuse not to move, very disappointing. Despite this, I pushed myself to try so I still worked my ass off not in the gym but inside my condo to catch up on lost gym time, remember 20 minutes is better than 0 minutes. So instead of working out in the gym, I did level one and two of the 30 Day Shred by THE Jillian Michaels. I did it thrice this week plus 35 minutes running on the treadmill. 20 minutes each of level one and two might sound like an easy peasy thing, it`s not, trust me, the exercise not only concentrates on cardio but also incorporates strengthening exercises alternately..this is effective because the exercises use both small and big muscles all at the same time to burn twice as much calories than in a regular exercise. I actually enjoy every single minute of it, it pushes me to my limit and it`s a different take on my exercise routine. The 30 Day Shred is the perfect exercise for me cause it eliminates body fat while toning parts of the body. Speaking of toning, I have stepped it up a notch and am aiming for a toned tummy a.k.a. baby abs. It might seem funny to you, but I am pushing myself even more. A toned body doesn`t come for free so I am trying to be stricter on food intake and my exercise. But I am seriously seeing huge results on my legs and my waist..I've lost about 4 inches off my waist and dropped 8 lbs which is pretty amazing for me..I won`t stop `til I get the body that I am now aiming for. Nothing can stop me from achieving more than what I can do. I`m strong and I`m capable so there`s no turning back. IF I CAN DO IT, SO CAN YOU.

STRONG.

Just cause I'm making myself STRONG.


I went to the gym last Saturday despite my lack of sleep because I have a self-proclaimed weekly gym quota. It was rather odd that only a few people were there, my guess was cause the mall was on sale. I was the rose among the thorns, not that it mattered nor hindered me from doing what I normally do. I feel motivated actually whenever I see guys in the gym (not THAT way). I feel empowered because I`m the only girl running and strengthening with the guys, talk about Girl Power, hahaha. It makes me push myself harder. If guys can do it, why can't I? What's stopping me? Nothing. Yeah, NOTHING. If I, the extremely lazy girl, can do it, SO CAN YOU. 


So anyway, I've neither lost nor gained this week, which is a bit of a bummer. I've computed my weight and I still need to lose about 10 more lbs. I should stop obsessing over weight and instead continue my cardio and strengthening workout, my body's shrinking anyway..I'm thinking of doing it 5x instead of 4 but the 5th would be swimming instead of gym..I think that's a good plan so I wouldn't be stuck in a boring gym routine. I shall try that this coming week and update you as soon as the week ends.


EMPOWER YOUR MIND, STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY.


xx,
Charlotte

Numbers

my back is killing me.

MUST.STICK.TO.THE.GOAL.

15 TO GO.

My Workout Playlist :)

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.

Slap in the Face

I feel extra extra fat today [can you imagine?] but this motivated me I AM MY OWN MOTIVATION.

I am not motivated by the aesthete and layout of this photo. But the message is exceptional! Oh and the woman too!