bring IT!

many of you probably have heard that we've been doing this P90X exercise program. i have been trying to stick to it for the past month and i get a kick out of the things the host, tony horton (who is 50 and looks like he's 40), says to motivate you.

examples:
when he is introducing the ab ripper X session he says..."i hate it, but i LOoooOVE IT!"

when he is demonstrating the "squat Xpress" he makes you go faster by saying:
"x, x, eXxXxX!!!"

when he starts the cardio x program he says: "burn up all the goo, goop on you." it makes me think about cottage cheese thighs...;P

"bring IT!" and "eeeX" are the two top quotes he says through-out all the exercises. that's probably what you have heard me saying as well. heh heh.

luckily, tony horton hasn't started to annoy me too much. the good thing is that there are 12 different sessions that rotate every few weeks depending on your goal.

if you are self-disciplined, have 1 hour of time every day, and can eat relatively healthily, i would strongly recommend this program. well, only if you want shell out the $ for it.

what not to eat

1. i have been tracking my weight and body fat every day. i learned a very important lesson. if you're trying to lose weight, do NOT eat BEEF or a lot of meat. :( now, i have cleanse all the meat from my system this week. x_X

2. salad is the greatest thing for diets and summer time! i could eat it for lunch and dinner. make sure the salad dressing is low in fat and you don't top your salad with a lot of high calorie items like cheese, too many nuts, etc...

3. avoid high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), white bread/rice/carbs, & excessive sweets like the plague! if you have a major sugar craving, have a japanese candy which contains corn syrup and more "pure" ingredients than u.s. candies. bad u.s.!

4. chew gum if you have a major sweet tooth! the new extra gum flavors are good! we like the watermelon (has a hint of mint) and berry/pear flavors

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update on the wedd front: most of my DIY projects are done! only 54 more favors to make for chicago! oops, i forgot + centerpieces + sugar flowers + 2 more side projects.
yep, i'm avoiding the logistics stuff. sorry helpers, next week? ;D

o dear...

i think i have started bridezilla mode. last night, i found myself not being able to sleep and got up trying to finish a few planning documents and making lists until my eyes were blurry. hopefully, most of my bridezilla moments are internalized! i have also been trying to eat weird stuff like carrot/apple/broccoli/ginger juice for breakfast. it was ok, but it was so pulpy! ew.

ok, must go get stuff done!!!

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side note: i been feeling really guilty because i haven't been able to sit down and concentrate on the "you know what" thats been on my back for several years...grr...

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one month, 4 weeks, 30 days...

these last few months i found myself succuumbing to the rituals a non-girly bride must endure:




1. growing out my hair. my hair does NOT grow in length but it likes to frizz and change to white highlights. i am going to chop it off as soon as the opportunity comes! ;) unfortunately, my hair has not grown as long as i wanted it to, oh well, i guess i don't have the fast-growing hair genes.




2. i am not having my regular diet of starbucks every week, indian food, burritos, MEAT, chinese food, etc...but a very condensed and limited version. i am not missing it and i guess that's a good thing...for the long run of healthy living and it's also better for my acne prone skin.




3. i don't pamper my face at all and i guess it's time i should. my aunt and uncle made me try this face stuff they sell because they where shocked at pimples popping out everywhere on me. i guess they were right, ever since they gave me the products my face has doing better. time for some scary mask facials...i guess i should steam my face also...



4. my nails bug me all the time and i cut them every 1.5 weeks. i hate having long nails because they get in the way of doing things and stuff gets stuck in them. from this point on, i vowed myself that i would not cut my nails so i can get my first-ever manicure and that they look beaUtiful on our day!


wedding preparation = a new kind of madness!

three-oh, doh!

approximately 12 days ago, i hit an age that marks grave sadness. to help my symptom, i was greeted with these items:



a get well soon balloon for my "sadness", a sympathy card, and a loverly HK marshmallow pop. :P we also had a delicious meal at dish dash w/ my parents!

i have recuperated from the symptom and now i'm "ageless". ;)

thanks for all the b-day wishes! i feel so special-la!
cheers to another year of white hairs and being 21!!!

a special note: this year i have also turned into a:



aka. cupcake maniac!!! i love that T! thanksSS! ;)