Jeny's "Get Skinny by June" Challenge - Day 10

I am already fitting in an old hipster unforgiving jeans of mine which is great.If you must know, most of the workouts featured in this challenge uses no equipments at all. The only equipment I used for the entire of this challenge is the Gymboss Interval Timer which I used for time keeping.DAY 10 - 26 MAY 2010PROTEIN ONLY DAYI aint making this challenge into a science project so I wouldnt debate between Protein vs Carbs. I do know that the less carbs take the more weight I lost. You can argue if its just coincidental or psychological but the fact is I lost more weight by just eating protein. It probably aint healthy but to only stick to proteins but since I already have enough carbs yesterday, I should think my diet is quite well balance overall.WORKOUT...

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Jeny's "Get Skinny by June" Challenge - Day 9

5 more days to go..This is the last lap y'all.I hope you are still with me.DAY 9 - 25 MAY 2010MODERATE CARBOHYDRATE DAYI pretty much think that this is a relatively easy challenge to follow, the workouts are short and the diet...well, there's no diet. The principles are relatively simple and easy. And hence, no excuses.TODAY'S WORKOUT - ABS ASSASSIN1. High Knees with (or without) jump rope – Tabata (4 minutes of 10 second rest interval and 20 second of maximum effort)2. Leg ligt, Start Crunch, and Butt Lift as one rep – 30 reps3. Jumping Jacks with (or without) jump rope – Tabata4. Side Plank Lift – 25 reps on each side5. Scissors with (or without) jump rope – Tabata6. One Leg bridge, One leg lift, and toe touchFor detailed description of the...

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Jeny's "Get Skinny Challenge" - Day 8

We are on Day 8...that's just another quarter to go before we finish. I hope you are still with me.DAY 8 - 24 MAY 2010SHAKES DAYYou should know the drill by now so I wouldn't dwell on it too much.You can refer to my previous post on the consumption.Most or if not all of the workouts featured in the Challenge are often time sensitive. I have found the Gymboss Interval Timer to still be among the best for effective time keeping for such workouts. The took care of the time keep so you don't have to and can focus solely on your workouts.TODAY'S WORKOUT15 MINUTES TORTURE1. Jump Lunges – 10 reps2. One Arm Push Ups – 2 reps on each arm3. Half Burpees – 10 reps4. One Arm Push Ups – 2 reps on each armThis is one round. Complete as many rounds as possible...

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Jeny's "Get Skinny Challenge" - Day 7

Your body should be adapting to the changes and stress put on it by now. You shouldn't feel that much hungry but if you are get any substantial fluids to keep the hunger away. I normally take milk or any yoghurt drink. I find that it fills you up quite quick.DAY 8 - 23 MAY 2010FAST DAYI sincerely hope that this challenge has been easy enough for you to partake and yet challenging enough to keep you interested. This is especially important for someone who like me have a rather short attention span. Let's face it, who can keep up downing oatmeals everyday?TODAY'S WORKOUTSweet Punishment Workout4 minutes of interval training : 30 secs Backward Lunge Jump, 10 secs rest (repeat 6 times). Switch legs after each set.Rest, get a drink and when you...

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Jeny's "Get Skinny Challenge" - Day 6

I took a while to write these posts as it has been a really hectic weekend. I’ve completed the first cycle of the challenge so right now I am repeating it the second time. We will have to repeat it 3 times before June 1st.Day 6 – 22 MAY 2010CHEAT DAYPretty much, this is the day I look forward to and I don’t have to explain why. I wasn’t craving for anything in particular but I had a wedding to attend to so that would mean I can eat anything I want on the buffet spread!I won’t go into details what I had, you know it aint healthy.MY WORKOUT OF CHOICE18 Minutes Sweat & Muscles Workout60 seconds Prisoner squats Knee up

30 seconds standard pushups (not from knees)

60 seconds Jump Rope Skips

30 seconds burpees with pushup and jump

60 seconds...

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Jeny's "Get Skinny by June" Challenge - Day 5

This post was a day late and I'm sorry. Yesterday was an exceptionally long day and by the time it was over I was too tired to even think.Nevertheless, here's what I did for Day 5.DAY 5 - 21 MAY 2010PROTEIN ONLY DAYThe Protein-only Day wraps up the 5 day cycle. It is the day prior to the next Cheat Day, and serves the purpose of depleting muscle and calorie stores to make “room” for the influx of calories and carbohydrates that will take place on the follow day—the Cheat Day. That's tomorrow y'all.My 'protein meals only' today,Teppanyanki lunch, I had a variety of proteins for these:CalamariSirloin steakGrilled PrawnsScallopsMixed VegetablesMy workouts for today,I was still sore from the various workouts I did. As I've mentioned before,...

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Jeny's "Get Skinny by June" Challenge - Day 4

So yea! I got to eat some good old carbs today. And it seems that bit of love handles around the sides of my pants are gone and I'm definitely feeling a flatter stomach.We are a quarter across the challenge, are you still with me?Day 4 - 20 May 2010MORDERATE CARBS DAYThis a more moderate diet day with a higher carbohydrate intake. The purpose of this day is to give your body a break from the low calories, allowing it to “recover” while still losing fat. Again, psychologically you wont feel deprived of real foods. Foods that you are normally accustomed to.This is what I ate today,Rosti with Chicken SausageMy protein shakeCurry NoodlesYou would probably think by now, my diet is not exactly the most healthiest in comparison to other kind of diets...

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Jeny's "Get Skinny by June" Challenge - Day 3

The hunger is starting to get to me, I am already thinking about the foods I want for CHEAT DAY. I am so looking forward to real foods tomorrow.Day 2 - 19 May 2010SHAKES DAYAlthough its almost similar to a FAST DAY, you are not nearly as hungry. Well almost. You can have any kind of shakes at any flavour or combination you fancy for 6 times today.This is what I made of my shakes today,Morning - 1 1/2 scoops of Vegetable Based Protein powder + Berry Yoghurt DrinkMid Morning - 1 1/2 scoops of Vegetable Based Protein powder + Berry Yoghurt DrinkAfternoon - 1 1/2 scoops of Vegetable Based Protein powder + Berry Yoghurt DrinkMid Afternoon- 1 1/2 scoops of Vegetable Based Protein powder + Mango Yoghurt DrinkEvening - 1 1/2 scoops of Vegetable Based...

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Jeny's "Get Skinny by June" Challenge - Day 2

I wish I can be as liberated as this woman in that body. Unfortunately, I can't.I was so sore from yesterday its not even funny.Day 2 – 18 May 2010FAST DAYQuite self-explanatory, ain’t it? No food for today. For 18 hours, its just water, coffee and the occasional yogurt drink and milk to keep the hunger at bay. Surprisingly, today is relatively easy, having gone through the cheat day I’m phsychological conditioned not to think about food.Trust me, you won’t die from not eating a day. Your digestive system will thank you for it.NO FOOD DOES NOT MEAN NO WORKOUTThis is prime time to burn any excess fats you may have, make sense? Your body is not taking any new calories, so whatever that’s left in your system right now are going to get use if...

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Jeny's "Get Skinny by June" Challenge - Day 1

Confesssion. I need to lose the pounds and I need to lose it quick. I aint a celebrity trying to get in shape for a movie but I do need to fit into that sexy jeans and dress (well, this dress) and this huge major date that will last (*grin) couple of days (or nights!) and man…there's gonna be a lot of skin.So I have 14 days, from today. To get skinny. It’s a rather tall order. TALL order. And I am freaking scared.But hey, this is Jeny’s Closet. Haven’t you heard on the dirty little secret on ‘How to get Skinny in 14 days’? I am not a trainer nor a nutritionist and the methods I’m sharing may be a little unorthodox. Combination of plain sense plus celebrity and experts diet tips gathered over the years. I say, do whatever works. You are...

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Learning to Let Go...

“Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.” ~Dalai LamaIf there’s one thing we all have in common it’s that we want to feel happy; and on the other side of that coin, we want to avoid hurting. Yet we consistently put ourselves in situations that set us up for pain.We pin our happiness to people, circumstances, and things and hold onto them for dear life. We stress about the possibility of losing them when something seems amiss. Then we melt into grief when something changes—a lay off, a break up, a transfer.We attach to feelings as if they define us, and ironically, not just positive ones. If you’ve wallowed in regret or disappointment for years, it can seem...

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Dos & Donts of Relationships

“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” - Emily KimbroughI don’t claim to be the world’s foremost expert on relationships, which is why I am not yet married. Well, even if I am, I don't claim to be the world's foremost expert on relationships.I do however have my two cents worth on how you can have great relationships. And here I have for you, the 7 Deadly Sins in a Relationship.I’ve failed at relationships before, but that’s helped me become better at it. I’ve learned the deadly sins of relationships, and how to recognize them and avoid them.A friend of mine asked me recently on relationships advice, I wish I had a magic formula, but here’s a simple list of tips:• spend time alone together;•...

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In Kind and Kindness

“Do every act of your life as if it were your last.” ~Marcus AureliusThere’s something so powerfully simple, profoundly beautiful, about the Dalai Lama’s quote: “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”It’s a philosophy I’ve been exploring for awhile, and though I don’t claim to have even come close to mastering it, it turns out this is a single word that can become the central tenet of your life, if you let it: “kindness”.Kindness can guide every interaction you have with others, can guide your life’s work, can give meaning to your life, can even guide your eating, parenting, marriage, and more.All else will melt away, if you let go of it, and leave only kindness.Doing to others IS doing to yourselfThe Golden Rule goes something...

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How much is a lifetime with someone you love?

You don't have to rob a bank. Period.Is it any wonder that the happiest couple seems to be able to do the most mundane things and still find joy in each other? I am all about the grand gestures but what I really appreciate is the special littlest things done in the most ordinary of days. I am no expert, merely just one who has been there and perhaps done that and sharing about the good, the bad and the downright ugly. The good has to be shared and the bad has to be warned? No?When you’ve got a significant other, it is a challenge to keep the spark of your relationship alive and find ways to show you appreciate each other, every week and every day. Let me be on record, this article is to remind myself to practice what I preach to my significant...

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