Workout plan: WEEK 9 - final

The final week of my workout plan has come to an end. It didn't end too greatly especially with me getting sick and going on vacation with a contagious cold. I spent more time recovering from this nasty cold than actually enjoying my time off. Overall, I gained one inch, and I could have achieved better results if I had been more strict with myself, I was so close! Although I'm disappointed in myself, I do not put myself down, being negative is not productive. I acknowledge my results and faults and move on! Besides, it's the new year so I'll make new goals and look forward to my new job starting January 5.

I've also made it my new goal this new year to eat vegetarian 5 days a week and exercise at least 4 times a week using Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred in conjunction with other exercise videos to reach my goal, 25" waist, by March 2015. 

Please check my Travel page to check out some of the places I've visited in Montreal.




Happy New Year!

- Plush Duck

Workout plan: WEEK 7 and 8

There's been so many things happening all at once from final exams, to work, to looking for vacation deals, and I've completely neglected my workout schedule during the week of December 8 - December 14. In fact, I may have gained back that inch that I've lost. I'm terribly disappointed in myself for not trying harder to get a workout in all of week 7. But anyway here's my workout schedule so far. I'm trying to do as much as I can to keep my heart pumping and hopefully reach my goal before new year comes.

WEEK 8	DEC. 15	DEC. 16	DEC. 17	DEC. 18	DEC. 19	DEC. 20	DEC. 21
Workout Plan	N/A	N/A	100 Squats	Jillian Michaels: 30 day shred – level 2	100 Squats with 3lbs Dumbells & Jillian Michaels: 30 day shred – level 2	150 Squats & Christmas Party	150 Squats
Results	--	--	Legs are feeling toned!	I really lack upper body strength	Getting the hang of things	=D	Didn't happen

Workout plan: WEEK 6

As week 6 come to a close I feel as if I've plateaued in my progress. It's mainly because I don't work out more often than twice a week. I'm trying though...if I worked out 5 times a week I think the changes would have been quicker and more drastic.

As I continue with my lifestyle changes, my body is slowly adjusting. I have more energy with the decreased meat, salt, fat and added sugars in my diet. I eat more calories and my metabolism is faster. My hormone levels are more stabilized, my skin is overall clear, I am more happy, I don't pms as much as I used to, and my periods are noticeably less painful. And feeling good on the inside is a great sign of progress for me.

Not even close

Workout Plan: WEEK 5

This was my week where I said I was going to achieve my goal of 25" when I began this blog. I would like to say, sorry, I didn't reach this goal in time for the Christmas party, I failed...but still looked sexy!! I wasn't too upset because I had a combination of priorities this week such as school, job hunting, and work assignments so I could only exercise 3 times this week instead of 5 as I intended. I would love to be able to workout everyday of the week but my body doesn't like it and it can become time consuming. If I really wanted quick drastic changes then it would make sense workout every single day of the month but I'm more focused on toning now that I've changed my diet. My body is adjusting positively. This journey of achieving the 25" waist will continue, I have until the end of December to reach it. For now here is a picture of my current measurement and my schedule.

Ranging from 26-26.5"

WEEK 5	NOV. 24	NOV. 25	NOV. 26	NOV. 27	NOV. 28	NOV. 29	NOV.30
Workout Plan	N/A	Jillian Michaels: 30 day shred – level 1	N/A	N/A	150 Squats	Christmas Party	N/A
Results	--	Excellent workout I can increase to level 2	School	Work	So good!	Had a great time	--

Workout Plan: WEEK 4 - the birthday week....

We have now approached week 4. I can feel myself beginning to slack off. I try to consistently motivate myself by the thought of the fast approaching Christmas party. I tell myself, I want to be hot for this party and maintain a bikini body for when I travel next year. If I work hard now, it'll be a lot easier to maintain later. 

This is the week of my birthday and I know people will try to feed me all sorts of yummy foods and take me to all sorts of fun places. Whenever there's a big celebration is about to happen, you know that's just an event to set you back to square one. But I know I have the will power to stay on track. I'll make sure to do what it takes to get where I want to be.

Starting today, I've created an eating schedule for myself to follow in order to better regulate my metabolism and give myself a sense of organization on this program. I hope to reach my end goal of a 25" waistline by the end of next week.

Currently fluctuating between 26.5"-27"

As you can see, I've incorporate another Jillian Michaels' workout video. The 30 day shred is workout that I've practiced before and it has been extremely effective for shedding off the extra layers of unwanted fat. If you stick to Jillian's DVDs, you will definitely succeed.

WEEK 4	NOV. 17	NOV. 18	NOV. 19	NOV. 20	NOV. 21	NOV. 22	NOV.23
Workout Plan	N/A	Jillian Michaels: 6 week 6 pack abs workout level 1	N/A	30min of walking	Jillian Michaels: 30 day shred – level 1	Birthday weekend	N/A
Results	--		Busy with school		I love this workout routine!	Busy celebrating	Post celebration recovery