FOCUS T25 (Week 5)

We've officially finished the Alpha phase of the FOCUS T25 workout program, people! And that means we're halfway through the challenge. After 5 weeks of exercising 6 days a week, my body is so much stronger, I've lost inches around my waist and I feel more energized.

Here are my updates from Week 5:

Day 29 - Total Body Circuit (Monday)

We were a little upset to see that we have Total Body Circuit three times this week, but we gave it our all today. I'm definitely improving on the amount of push-ups I can do, and that I can hold a plank for longer than I used to. What what!

Day 30 - Ab Intervals (Tuesday)

I decided to not be negative about this one before starting, but that only lasted for, like, 5 minutes. My abs are definitely not very strong, so I find this workout so difficult and frustrating. I'd rather do any other exercise than ab workouts.

Day 31 - Total Body Circuit (Wednesday)

Here we go again... I had some new workout buddies today and it was actually a little funny to see them struggling. And I thought I was bad at this workout! It's good to know that I only have to do Total Body Circuit one more time until we're at the end of the Alpha phase. Hallelujah!

Day 32 - Cardio (Thursday)

Unfortunately I didn't have time to exercise today. Yes, seriously, I didn't have 25 minutes today to exercise. Work and a very loooooong hair appointment took up most of my day and I passed out at 21:30. I'll try to fit this one in over the weekend though.

Day 33 - Lower Focus (Friday)

Loved this workout today! It's been a little chilly in Taipei lately and this one really warmed us up. It felt great! Although Total Body Circuit is also scheduled for today, I'm going to do it tomorrow morning at home.

Day 34 - Total Body Circuit & Stretch (Saturday)

Yes! No more Total Body Circuit madness for me! I just finished it and I'm so happy I don't have to do it again. But, I have a sneaky suspicion that I'll long for this one once we start the Beta Phase workouts, which should be a lot more difficult... Oh well... Stretch was nice and I feel great now. I love ending my week's workouts with a good ol' Stretch.

It's unbelievable how fast the Alpha Phase went by. I've been working out 6 days a week for 5 weeks!? It really doesn't feel like it. 25 minutes per workout is nothing and it flies by! All this exercising has definitely paid off, and my body feels great! After 5 weeks, all the muscles in my body are more defined and I've lost inches around my waist (I can notice it when I have to start pulling up my skinny jeans every 5 minutes). I have a lot more energy during the day, and exercising this often causes me to make healthier choices when grabbing something to eat. But, old habits die hard and I still like to snack...

I would say that my legs and abs have developed the most, and my core is much stronger. I had a quick peek at the Beta Phase workouts and they seem to have more arm workouts, which is good. That was a little lacking in the Alpha Phase. 

I'm so motivated for the Beta Phase, and can't wait to start on Monday! Remember to check back next weekend for my first update of these new workouts.

Have a wonderful weekend!

5 Things I Love...

I Love...

1. ... that it's almost time to put up the Christmas tree and decorate the house. If it wasn't for The Fiancé holding me back, our tree would have been up a couple of weeks ago already...

2. ... cuddling with my man on the couch on a cold day.

3. ... that our wedding is only 2 months away. Excitement overload!

4. ... that my workout buddies and I will finish Month 1 Alpha of Focus T25 this weekend. Next up is 5 weeks of Beta workouts, which are supposedly killers. Bring it!

5. ... that it's finally cold enough for me to wear UGG boots. I don't care if you think they're ugly, they are warm and cozy and comfortable!

Happy Weekend!

November Favorites 2013

Seriously though, where did November go!? It feels like I had just posted my October Favorites, blinked and suddenly it's already time to eat turkey and pumpkin pie. Looking back at my calendar, I assume this month flew by because I was so busy with work and social events and planning our wedding.

Here are some things I've been loving this past month:

1. DIPTYQUE Pine Bark candle

Diptyque Pine Bark

The other day, as my friend and I were hanging out in my living room, she suddenly got quiet, looked around the room and said: "Girl, now I know what to get you for presents. Candles!". Yes, I love candles and have a lot around the house, and you can't go wrong with buying me one. This past month, I've been majorly obsessed with one of Diptyque's Holiday 2013 candles, Pine Bark. "A clean, woody, smoky fragrance that combines pine and cedar with hinoki, the Japanese cypress." It smells like Christmas! You know, if Christmas had a scent...

2. ESSIE Angora Cardi

Essie Angora Cardi

This color has been on my nails for most of November. I love this dusty rose shade and find it perfect for fall. 

3. BATH & BODY WORKS Leaves wallflower fragrance bulb

Bath & Body Works Leaves

Unfortunately we don't have Bath & Body Works here in Taiwan, but my friend was so nice to get me a bunch of wallflower fragrance bulbs on her trip to the States recently. (I already got a plug earlier this year when The Fiancé went to the States). These bulbs will last for up to 6 weeks, and make our home smell so good! I'm currently loving the Leaves one, which is very appropriate for this time of the year.

4. MORROCANOIL Hair Treatment

Morrocanoil Hair Treatment

I think this product has been in my favorites before, but I recently decided to take a break from the Kerastase Elixir Ultime that I've been using for a while, and bought this oil again. Not only does this product smell amazing, I love how it makes my hair feel. Sometimes I find the Kerastase Elixir Ultime weighs my hair down a bit, but the Moroccanoil one doesn't do that at all. I know that it contains silicone, but it seems to work well on my hair type (highlighted and dry). 

5. LUSH Ponche Shower Gel

LUSH Ponche Shower Gel

The Fiancé and I recently ran out of our beloved LUSH The Olive Branch Shower Gel so we decided to pick up Ponche. I've had a mini one of these before, but I've only seen the full size recently. We love this! It's described as "bright, boozy, fruity and uplifting" on their website, and that's exactly what it is!

So those are some of my favorite things from November. What are yours?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals 2013

Dear Shopaholics of the World

IT'S HERE! I'm sure you all marked this spectacular event on your calendars? Why wouldn't you, it's the Shopping Olympics for crying out loud! It's that time of the year again, when we can find some fabulous deals and discounts in stores and online.

There are some fantastic coupon codes and discounts out there this year, and I wanted to share my favorites, you know, from one shopaholic to another. We gotta stick together! If you're not in the States, don't fret, because there are many great deals available online for international shoppers as well.

So, get out those credit cards! Here are some great deals from a few of my favorite online shopping sites:

Sigma Beauty

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Until December 2

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Until December 2

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Until December 2

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Get 25% off your order with code THANKU25

(When I get more information on other deals going on, I'll add them here over the weekend. Also, feel free to add to the list if you want.)

Happy Shopping!

FOCUS T25 (Week 4)

And that's Week 4, folks! I can't even explain to you guys how good I'm feeling. I have so much energy lately and I just have a general feeling of well-being. Exercise really is THE best thing you can do for yourself! I'm doing only 25 minutes of exercise a day, and I feel like a new person. Here are my updates from the past week's FOCUS T25 workouts:

Day 22 - Cardio & Stretch (Monday)

Today I had the day off work, so I decided to squeeze in the Stretch workout that I didn't do this weekend. It's weird working out at home by myself, and I missed my workout buddies. I had so much energy today! Probably because I slept in until 10:30, as opposed to my usual 6:15 Monday morning get-up. 

Day 23 - Total Body Circuit (Tuesday)

Guess what?! Total Body Circuit didn't kill me today. Yay! Am I finally mastering this horror of a workout, or was today just a fluke?! Not that it wasn't hard... I just didn't die a thousand deaths during and after. I've been eating a lot more protein lately. Could it be that?

Day 24 - Lower Focus (Wednesday)

This workout really took it out of me today, and I'm going to feel it tomorrow, for sure! We had a good time though, laughing and encouraging each other as we hit the hard parts. 

Day 25 - Total Body Circuit (Thursday)

FML. Yes, Tuesday's workout was just a fluke.

Day 26 - Ab Intervals & Speed 1.0 (Friday)

Two workouts again today. Luckily I had time to do Ab Intervals just after lunch at work, and we did Speed 1.0 after work. I really really hate the ab workouts, I much prefer a jumping-around-like-a-crazy-person kinda workout. Speed 1.0 was fast and fun as usual.

Day 27 - Stretch (Saturday)

I woke up feeling so good, saw that it was a beautiful sunny and blue-sky day, that I decided to go for a 20-minute jog in the park first before doing the Stretch workout. Great idea, because I feel fantastic!

I'm very excited for the next week of workouts, as it's the last week of Month 1 Alpha. After this week, we'll be starting with Month 2 Beta. I'm a little nervous because I haven't seen the workouts, but I'm ready for a fresh batch of workouts and a new challenge.

This past week I've really been trying to ingest more protein, as my muscles are working so hard, but I physically just can't eat a lot of meat. I tried some a protein shake, and although I like it, I decided to spruce it up and make a "Power Smoothie" out of it. Next week I'll post the recipe to my high-protein smoothie concoction, maybe those of you working out would like to give it a try.

Catch you guys next Saturday. Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

5 Things I Love...

I Love...

1. ... coconut oil! It has so many uses, and I can't get enough of it.

2. ... my family; and I'm so blessed to have a big one.

3. ... that it's Thanksgiving next week! Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Yes, please!

4. ... Friday evenings, when The Fiancé and I get to catch up on the latest episodes of The Walking Dead and American Horror Story.

5. ... positive people that encourage and support others. "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle."

Happy Friday!

No-More-Braces Anniversary

Exactly one year ago today I was freed from my braces. After 14 months of the In-Ovation C braces treatment, I finally had the perfect smile I've always dreamed of. I still don't regret getting adult braces, not even for a second, as I love my smile now and I can't say that I'm not flattered by all the nice comments I get.

Life has been good post braces. I can eat what I want again, and I don't feel self-conscious about my smile anymore. Magically, I didn't put the weight back on that I lost during my braces treatment, which is weird, because I'm back to snacking around the clock again.

A week after my braces came off, I got clear retainers which was supposed to be worn all day (except when eating), but I had a really hard time with that because I'm a teacher and I was just spitting and drooling all over the place with those in my mouth. So eventually, after a few months, I only wore them when going to bed.

clear retainers

After a year, I'm now technically allowed to only wear them when going to bed, and I'll have to do this for the rest of my life (or my teeth will move back!). I went to the orthodontist a few weeks ago for a checkup, and she said everything was perfect. She basically just checked if my permanent retainers (the wires behind my front teeth) were still intact, and whether my retainers still fit how they should. They did! (thankfully!) I didn't tell her that I've only been wearing it at night when I go to bed.

After my braces were removed, I also had to get two wisdom teeth extracted. I guess that the braces had moved my teeth so much that there was suddenly space for those suckers to come out. Luckily they grew out straight and the dentist only had to pull them out. No stitches required. 

I'm very strict with myself regarding dental hygiene, and try to brush my teeth after each meal. I also wear my retainers religiously at night, as I have an irrational fear that my teeth will move back to their original spot during the night if I didn't wear them...

I brush the retainers every night before putting them in, and twice a week I'll soak them in Polident to properly clean them. I'll have to wear these retainers at night for the rest of my life, but it's totally worth it to have the straight teeth I have now. I don't even notice them anymore.

You can read about my 14-month In-Ovation C braces treatment here. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

FOCUS T25 (Week 3)

Yes, this post is a couple days late. My weekend was a bit busy with work, a birthday party, a BBQ on Sunday and competing in a very special episode of "Survivor: Costco on a Sunday". (Okay okay, it's not a real show, but it should be. And we would kick *ss!) I'm lucky that I don't have to go to work today (Monday), so now I finally have time to update you guys on FOCUS T25 Week 3.

Day 15 - Total Body Circuit (Monday)

Bleh! I didn't really want to start the week off with this workout... I had no energy today and complained my way through it. Blue Monday. That is all.

Day 16 - Speed 1.0 (Tuesday)

I loved today's workout! This one is fast and crazy, but I really enjoy it. My muscles are sore today from yesterday's Total Body Circuit, but nothing I couldn't handle.

Day 17 - Lower Focus (Wednesday)

We had an awesome workout! I like Lower Focus and had a lot of energy today. My legs are a bit shaky now, and I just know I'm going to struggle up, and down, stairs tomorrow...

Day 18 - Cardio (Thursday)

We always enjoy this workout for some reason, and it just flew by! I love how fit I'm starting to feel (comparing to how I felt on Day 1) and I can easily keep up with the workout now.

Day 19 - Ab Intervals & Total Body Circuit (Friday)

Hell yes I did two workouts today! I decided to fit in the Ab Intervals workout after lunch time at work, and then tackled the Total Body Circuit after work. I feel amazing and accomplished right now, and really looking forward to the weekend, although I have to work tomorrow...

Day 20 - Stretch

I wasn't in the mood to do this workout this weekend, as I could probably have fit it in somewhere, so I just decided to leave it until Monday.

I honestly can't believe I've already finished 3 weeks of this workout program. Even though it's only 25 minutes a day, my body has changed so much already. The biggest changes I've noticed are that I have gotten so fit already and my stamina has improved a lot. I can now easily keep up with workouts that used to suck the life out of me.

Also, all the muscles in my body are getting more toned. My thighs, bum and arms are noticeably firmer and my abs and obliques are getting more defined. 

I once read somewhere that it takes 21 days to create a new habit, and I guess that this workout is now a part of my daily life. I don't even think about it. I just put on my gym clothes and get started and it's over before I know it.

I hope everyone had a great weekend! See you back here on Pretty.Random.Things. next Saturday for Week 4's updates. Toodles!

5 Things I Love...

I Love...

1. ... that we'll be in South Africa in less than two months. CAN'T WAIT! (*yes, I'm screaming!)

2. ... discovering awesome new restaurants and cafes in my neighborhood, even after I've been living there for almost four years...

3. ... that I don't have to go to work on Monday, which means I can spend some extra time with my man.

4. ... girl talk.

5. ... Coven, the third season of American Horror Story! It's so twisted and crazy and awesome! And I want to talk about it with everyone that'll listen.

Hafe a safe weekend!

Wedding Planning Update: 2.5 months to go!

I just can't believe how time flies! Am I really getting married in 2 and a half months!? Well, apparently I am, according to the wedding invitations we sent out to almost two hundred guests in ten different countries. There's officially no turning back! Ha! Not that I'm thinking about doing that in the least bit. I can't wait to marry my best friend, the man of my dreams! (Don't puke on your keyboard... this is a wedding update after all, what did you expect!?)

Since all the big things have already been decided on and booked, we've been focusing on the details. I can tell you right now, I'm not a huge fan of the details. Thank goodness for my mom, who is the queen of details. Actually, she's been the queen of everything in this wedding planning process. I don't know how I would have been able to plan this wedding, from halfway around the world, if it wasn't for her.

Most important update; The Dress has arrived safely in Taiwan from the States. (*happy dance!) I was so excited to receive it, I was basically waiting outside in the street for the FedEx truck to arrive. It's the most beautiful dress I've ever seen and I couldn't be happier! It's everything I could have ever dreamed of. It might have to be taken in a little though, as I apparently have the waist of a 12-year old boy. Next up for me to get, are no less than fabulous shoes, and the accessories that will pull everything together.

My bridesmaids have been more than wonderful, planning their outfits and my bridal shower and bachelorette party. I trust them, and have left them to their own devices regarding the parties (should I be nervous...!?) We have decided on their dresses and they are going to look stunning!

The Fiancé and I went to Hugo Boss and he tried on a beautiful tuxedo, and although (*dramatically fainting with one hand on my temple) he looked so incredibly handsome in it, we figured it's just not worth it for him to buy the tuxedo. When will he ever wear it again!? So he's going to rent one in South Africa.

I'm happy with how everything is going. My mom and I have our Skype sessions where we'll plan a million things in two hours, then she'll discuss what I want with the coordinator, and then she'll report back to me. A pretty good system, I think.

We've only had one hiccup in this entire process (so far) and that has been the part of actually getting married. You know, the legal stuff. I can tell you, it ain't easy marrying a US Citizen. Paperwork, interviews and LOTS of confusion has been our reality these past few weeks. Don't even get me started on South Africa's Department of Home Affairs, I can rant for hours. Things are starting to look better now, and hopefully it will all be sorted out soon.

As The Big Day is getting closer, I've also started having wedding-related nightmares. There was the one where all my guests arrived 6 hours early and I wasn't ready. The one where no-one had prepared speeches. The one with the rainstorm. And, my least favorite, the one where my hair and makeup did NOT come out the way I had planned. I literally woke up crying! Fingers crossed that none of these nightmares will actually come true...

FOCUS T25 (Week 2)

So, here we are; Week 2, done and dusted! This week was so much easier for me than Week 1. It's incredible how quickly my body got used to these exercise routines, as I haven't been sore at all this week, and I can definitely already feel that it's much stronger.

Here are my daily updates from Week 2:

Day 8 - Cardio (Monday)

This was my 3rd time in a week doing the Cardio workout, and I'm pleasantly surprised that it went much better today than it did last Monday. Is it possible for your body to get fit this fast!? I know each week will get easier as I get used to the routines in each workout, as that means I don't have to look at the screen all the time and can focus on doing each movement perfectly. I'm feeling extremely motivated today and I'm excited for the rest of the week!

Day 9 - Total Body Circuit (Tuesday)

This is by far my least favorite workout. Maybe because it's the most reminiscent of the INSANITY workouts... I really dislike all the pushups, and can barely keep up. It's frustrating to not be able to do all the movements and keep up with the DVD, but I guess it can only get better from here?

Day 10 - Speed 1.0 (Wednesday)

I had to skip today's workout because I've been extremely nauseous today and struggled with a migraine most of the day. Even just walking around the house made my head hurt, so I can't imagine what it would have felt like to jump around. I might catch up with this workout on Sunday (my usual Rest day) if I'm not sore or tired.

Day 11 -  Cardio (Thursday)

Cardio. Again! My workout buddies and I really like this one and can now do it much better than that first day. I still get extremely tired towards the end, but luckily we have the option of modifying the routine, so I can just switch to that lower impact routine instead of stopping completely. Feeling really really good after this session.

Day 12 - Ab Intervals (Friday)

I went to a wedding straight after work so we didn't have time for our usual after-work Focus T25 session. I got home really late and was way too tired after my long day to exercise. Looks like I'll have to catch up some time this weekend.

Day 13 - Lower Focus & Stretch (Saturday)

I just finished the Lower Focus and Stretch workouts and feel so good and ready for the weekend. I'm thinking I'll do the Speed 1.0 and Ab Intervals workouts tomorrow to make up for the ones I missed this weekend. Am I too obsessed? I just don't want to fall behind and not give 110%. Plus, technically I had two rest days this past week.

It's crazy to think that two weeks of Focus T25 are already over. Eight to go! I'm noticing some changes in my body already. My arms, abs and legs are getting more toned, and my stamina when working out has increased a lot. I haven't weighed myself again since Day 1, so I might do it next week. I'm not trying to lose weight, but it's always interesting to see what happens to your body when you exercise this much.

I just want to be fit, toned and be healthy and feel energized. And by doing this workout program, I know I'm well on my way to reaching my goal.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

5 Things I Love...

I Love...

1. ... Malala Yousafzai! This 16-year old girl is wise way beyond her years and so inspirational. I'm currently reading her book, I Am Malala I really believe she should have won the Nobel Peace Prize this year. 

2. ... taking photos, and I've been thinking about taking a photography course to learn more.

3. ... how quickly my body is getting stronger from doing the Focus T25 workout challenge.

4. ... that The Fiancé and I are already planning our travels for next year. And the year after that... Too many places, too little time!

5. ... the sunshine in Taipei today. Although I've really been looking forward to colder weather, I just can't help feeling great on a day like this. Fingers crossed it will be a sunny weekend!

Happy Friday!

FOCUS T25 (Week 1)

Week 1 is in the books, b*tches! You must be thinking that I'm some kind of masochist for doing this to myself again, but actually, I just love me a good ol' fitness challenge. 

So, now that we've finished the first out of ten weeks of the FOCUS T25 challenge, I can tell you guys that this is not going to be a walk in the park. Don't let the only-25-minutes-a-day gimmick fool you, people. These workouts are tough! They might be short, but they are non-stop, action-packed high intensity madness.

Also, it's not really a 5 days a week program. On Fridays, we are supposed to do two workouts (which adds up to 50 minutes) and then you have the Stretch workout (which is also 25 minutes) on Sundays. To fit my personal schedule better, I'm doing the second workout from the Friday on a Saturday morning, and also switching the Sunday Stretch workout to after my Saturday morning workout. I have more time and energy on a Saturday to do a 50-minute workout and I want my Sunday to be a Rest day.

Throughout my FOCUS T25 workout program, I'll be writing a short update about my workouts daily, and I'll post them here on Saturdays. So here we go with Week 1's updates:

Day 1 - Cardio (Monday)

I have no idea why I thought this workout was going to be easy today... Well, seeing that I haven't really been on top of fitness lately, maybe that shouldn't have come as a surprise to me that I was already breathing heavily 3 minutes in. It was challenging, but definitely manageable. I like that I have the option to modify my movements, so instead of stopping, I can just switch to the easier, modified version and keep going. Fingers crossed that I can walk tomorrow...

Day 2 - Speed 1.0 (Tuesday)

I can't even believe how sore my muscles are today, I want to cry! Luckily, once we started today's workout and my muscles warmed up, they felt so much better. This workout was easier than yesterday's, but still made us sweat buckets. I love how quickly it went by!

Day 3 - Total Body Circuit ( Wednesday)

Today's workout was a hot mess. First of all, my sore body did not want to do anything, and then Shaun T threw in some one million push-ups... I had a really hard time keeping up, and was definitely just too sore to give 100%. I need a massage...

Day 4 - Ab Intervals (Thursday)

Ugh. Ab workouts are usually my least favorite and I didn't care much for this one. But, it was a nice break from jumping around like a crazy person, like we've been doing for the past three days. It was hard for me to keep up, my core must be very weak right now. I can already feel my lower back is going to hurt tomorrow.

Day 5 - Lower Focus (Friday)

I really enjoyed this workout today. Although also on the crazy side, the movements are much easier to keep up with and I felt that I could give my all for the entire 25 minutes. Even though I feel great right now, I'm saving the second workout, Cardio, for tomorrow. 

Day 6 - Cardio & Stretch (Saturday)

I love working out on a Saturday morning and literally jumped into these workouts and gave it everything I've got. Cardio was a lot easier for me today than it was on Monday, maybe because I knew what to expect and how to the movements. I immediately started the Stretch workout after finishing Cardio, and it was a very welcome, relaxing workout full of yoga-like stretches and did wonders for my very sore muscles. Tomorrow will be my day of rest. This bod really really needs it after what it went through this week.

I can't help but compare this workout to my INSANITY experience, and so far it has its pros and cons. I like that the workouts are only 25 minutes, and that it goes by really fast, but it seems that they've just cut out stretching and water breaks from a typical INSANITY workout and we're left with the 25 minutes of craziness. Not stretching properly has obviously been a huge problem, as my muscles have been extremely sore since Day 1. 

I must say that a short workout like this does make it easier to be motivated to put on those workout clothes and get started. Just when you feel that you can't go anymore, there's only 5 minutes left.

After a week, I can already feel my body changing. Isn't that crazy!? And there's absolutely no way that I won't be really fit at the end of this program. Although the workouts are tough, they are do-able and I like the variety of movements, way more than INSANITY.

I am extremely excited for the rest of this program, and can't wait to be fit again. My workout buddies have been awesome, and I love that my sister is also taking on the FOCUS T25 challenge all the way over in Dubai. She's a flight attendant, so she'll have to do her workouts in hotel rooms all over the world in the next 2 months, which is pretty funny.

Are you doing this program with us, or thinking about it? If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Be sure to come back in a week to read all about my 2nd week of madness!

5 Things I Love...

I Love...

1. ... that we're sending out our wedding invitations today! I'm so excited to finally share it with loved ones.

2. ... that this week has been a relatively easy one at work. I really needed it!

3. ... breakfast. Even for dinner.

4. ... that I'm almost through Week 1 of the Focus T25 workout program. It's harder than I thought it would be, but thankfully it's only 25 minutes of madness a day.

5. ... the smell outside when it first starts to rain.

Have a lovely weekend!