How to stay motivated ─=≡Σ((( つ•̀ω•́)つ

[got this off from a book on diet plan]＼(・o・)/!

● set realistc targets
● record progress, search for tips and note down any thoughts
● remember the rewards that will come after achieving the goal
● list pros and cons related to it but still will still carry out the plan  

If it's about diet, this is not gonna be applicable to me since I've been underweight almost all of my life. lol. My current BMI is at 16.4, which is still considered low. My lowest being at the age of 13, which is at 14+! I can't believe it myself, I was way too skinny that time and I remembered this classmate who made fun of me cos of that. (,_,) But no matter how much I eat I just can't gain any weight since it's very much proven that so long as I have to use my brain a lot, all my energy just goes up to my head and so no fats will be stored in my body. It's not as though I can control this well. Now I'm struggling whether to put on any weight. I just want stronger muscles this time so that I can feel that I'm strong. haha. But girls with visible muscles are kinda unsightly. I don't know, I've not made up my mind what I wanted to be. (^_^;)


As for now, I feel I want to be healthier. It's not as though I had a really bad diet [I hardly take fried food] but because I had too much outside food I feel I need to change it. I'm also getting sick at how people cook and handle the food in such a bad way that I feel I can do better than them!  (╬ ಠ益ಠ)  At least having some home-cooked food once a week would probably be better? I don't know how should I go about doing it but I guess I should start from something simple. Somehow it was that garden/caesar salad I ate the other day that sparked the love I have for salads. In the recent years I began to be more willing to pay for salads when I'm out with my friends for food. Some of them just won't wanna eat that probably cos they think it isn't worth? Yeah the ingredients are simple and so easy to make, so why pay for it at that price? But I ended up choosing salads because I don't want a full heavy meal. The fresh raw vegetables will make my stomach feel clean and better. I don't think it's not worth so long as I get satisfied from it. And yeah, for that point → 'why not I just make it myself at home?' I can add whatever ingredients I like! And it doesn't take too much time. It's simple enough to start with. So that's how this began. I'm saying this shall be my new goal in making food at home and that's how my motivation comes. haha.

● have a favourite quote up on the wall or a picture/poster of the person whom you aspire to be to keep reminding you about it.

Honestly, I don't know if putting up a poster will work that well, cos I think I will get used to seeing it until I feel nothing. It'll probably act more like a decoration up the wall more than anything else. Now I don't even have any female posters on my wall. I don't think my eyes will open to look at it. lol. Anyway I've dump them all [which are mostly of the queen] and that doesn't even bother me at all.

But what I've learned this year [in which became my philosophy now] is.... not to waste the item's life.

If I've bought it, make full use of it. If it doesn't suit me, give it to somebody else who would probably need it better than I do. Don't keep it until it expires and to be thrown away. It's really that simple. Take it or leave it. Make the freaking right decision of my purchase. lol.

So seriously, what motivates me now? I think it can come from everywhere. Mainly if I'm very sure of what I wanted to achieve. I don't need to look up to a particular person anymore. I will be sure of myself that what I'm doing is at the best interest for myself and that's how it's gonna be. I can be a better person than I can imagine that I'll be. If anyone can do it, so can I. I will believe that and do better with all the projects I've given to myself. And so, my new year will also be this great. (^_^)

On my way to recovery....

While I'm still figuring out what's wrong with my body.... (-_-)


Well I have to do something, like getting more rest as such, and really watch my diet closely. It's quite a little pain actually. There's so much of my favourite food that I can't enjoy now. I'm also not sure if what I'm eating now is really okay for my stomach but I supposed it does good. And I have to be on a exercise regime and see if my body will become better. But my stomach can be a torture sometimes. At one moment I can be very hungry and after I ate something [without finishing yet] I feel full almost immediately. I really hate this organ of mine. lol.

And why does it have to be at such a right time where I keep seeing food appearing on tv? Loads of yummy delicious food! I can't stand it!! I wanna enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen but it isn't the appropriate time for me at all now. I want Japanese food badly~~ (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`) Sobs!


And just on Friday, I happened to see Kumicky on tv! It was only then that I realised she's on Kawaii Asia tv program. I once saw her on a channel teaching some simple exercises too, but I can't find it in the internet!! Why, isn't she popular? Or only in Japan?? =( It's not fair that it's so hard for me to watch it at my own free time. Argh. They OUGHT to make Kumicky's stuff easily available! She's also a great inspirational artiste too u know!! ⋋_⋌


There, Kumicky is introducing delicious dessert with Pikarin.

I swear the way Kumicky eats and describes it tempt me so much for a parfait now. I need one for my internal soul therapy. lol!

And then she went off with another girl I don't know who and introduce some dessert crepe.

I can't believe adding konpeito on desserts but I'm sure Kumicky's one is more yummy than this. haha.

And that's all the shots that I can get from that program. (-__-)


Maybe I really need to stop watching such programs that torture me. xD  I know I can be more determined in the change of my lifestyle now. And I should focus on things that are more important, although I might have to give up on some things. Somehow I feel a little sad, that I can't enjoy as much as before. ( ´•︵•` ) Maybe I need to sort out my time better. But at least, since I'm determine to recover asap I made myself rest as much as I could. 

I just want more holidays although it's not quite possible. （・□・；）


One more week to go and it'll be August! I just hope next month will be better and since there's some holidays to rest, I wanted to do something more.

What will be my mood? I don't wanna be all sad and sick like this July. I need to be all well and start writing better stuffs.


Isshi, please bless me that I'll be fine. Without weird dreams no more too.
 
With much love,
Yuuka

Nice December?

The last week of December was getting nice cos there's Christmas and the weather turned cool~~ I love how it's windy and rainy.. Been waiting for so long for such a season. Haha.. And as usual, I always get to have fun with my friends all other days except on the Xmas day itself. lol. But it's okay, I enjoy being home. And December is really the time I can get to rest well...Really well. Except for the first week alright, that's why it's extended to now in Jan. Lol. I really got back my slow pace and have some clear thoughts, but now's also the time for me to start panic at some point. (︶︹︺)


Talking about Xmas, the decorations in the streets is boring!! I took only these 2 pictures. It's just crowded and nothing special...Kinda bored outside. lol.

Posting some Japanese food I had on the Xmas eve!!

I thought I had enough of Japanese food, but I'd still ended up going to a Jap restaurant for a nice treat on such occasions. Lol. The food isn't that impressive but I still enjoyed it. Maybe cos I have been starving for hours.  (´･_･`) The mentaiko chazuke is something new to me and refreshing, although not that I like it. I guess is cos of the tea? A little too fried. And the mentaiko is too dry!! Nevertheless, it was still a very nice day~~ （＾∇＾）

We had dessert later and I was really wondering if my stomach could still contain more food. lol. This cold honeydew dessert smells so nice but I'm not the one having it. (,_,) Can't take cold stuffs especially at night. So maybe next time!


I wonder is age getting into me somehow cos my digestion has been bad. Have been going to the toilet several times a day. Seen a Chinese doctor who told me that cos I've been sleeping late at night it all affects my body and my bloodstream, so nutrients don't get absorb in my body. IS THAT THE REASON REALLY? I don't get why since it hasn't happened to me before, and seems like this goes the same case previously where I have acne problems. Might age be the greatest factor? I'm sad if those delicious food above doesn't get absorb by my body, but I'm pretty sure it is the case already!! I've been feeling hungry all the time throughout the day gosh who knows why!!! WHERE HAVE ALL THE FOOD GONE TO? It's like I've eaten them for nothing.. sobs. ╥﹏╥

In addition to that, I've been getting really picky at food plus the usual food I ate all along became tasteless to me. THEY ARE NOT APPETIZING AT ALL. And so, I couldn't finish my meal and ended up looking for some chocos to eat. That's bad, really. But hardly is there any food that is appetizing!! I hope it doesn't mean I have some sort of illness. Yeah, I would want to say I'm thinking too much sometimes.  (>o<)


There's one Jap food in a coffee shop that I happened to chance upon that gave me appetite on that day.

It's quite rare somehow, that I can make myself eat so much. Lol..

And I can only hope now that the medicine I'm taking helps, although it's the second week now there's only slight improvement. I wonder what else can I do about it.


And there u can hear now, my stomach's grumbling. Really really bothersome.

Time to wrack the house for food again! Gahhhhhhh..

Acne problems (T_T)

It's just hateful that I have a acne breakout since the end of April/ the start of May, for many weeks, at my jawline, down to my neck. Initially I thought it will go away very soon.. so after I've been pushing this off, until I realized it's been weeks already! Only when end of May I seriously read up various sources on the internet and the conclusion that I can come up with is hormonal changes. Not that I didn't tried to google at first, but I didn't use the right keywords and got lazy to continue. lol.

Good grief, I hate u hormones!! Why must u suddenly make my life difficult!! The whole look of my face is very good and clean, all except my jawline. I never had such a problem before, that so much acne grew at specific areas on the face. What's bad this time is that they are just no ordinary acne, but cystic acne that hurts so much!! There are big and small ones. It sometimes hurt when I apply toner or moisturizer..which means my condition must be bad cos my toner is alcohol-free and it's by far the most gentle to my skin that I've ever used. Towards the end of May, some parts actually got dried up too. Oh, and I noticed, my jawline and neck area got really oily than usual, which is really a big change. (￣^￣)

I've done all that I could too. I thought it might be hygiene problem, but I think I'm already clean enough..Just that I used more sanitizer and changing my pillow case more often. But that makes no difference! I'm even using Differin gel which is prescribed by my family doctor all along which is effective for me. But yet this time it doesn't work on the acne. Which means, this is a serious problem I'm facing now. (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)

What has happened to my body? I don't feel anything different at all, except the appearance of those annoying zits. One troublesome thing is that I have to spend more time and using more concealer than before. I've own 2 concealers so far and they're finishing soon. Good gracious. I wonder should I try other brands too. lol.

I thought of detoxing but I can't be not eating as usual as I'm already skinny enough. Last check in April my weight was 38kg. How pathetic I am. Lol. I'm not sure if detox will really help. I'm just more conscious now by taking more vegetables and less meat. What's more is that I suddenly have a discomfort in my throat again and I feel like I'm almost falling ill.. Argh I hated this so much. So yeah, I can't have snacks anymore nor eating my favourite food..although not that I had them very often. I just hate the function of my body being so crazy this time.

It's just horridly strange because around Dec~Jan my skin condition was sooooo good. Lol. I don't think I did anything special than usual. Was I stress-free? That was my exam period and I felt kinda vexed back then. And I think I'm not someone who is able to have a stress-free life. Everything is bothering me. I have many things that I mind about. They will just get more, not less...unless I really moved to a secluded, rural place. That's what I quite wished for. I want to be closer to nature..

Well, now I'm drinking this organic fibre drink which I supposed it does help my body. It's now already June and I shall observe this for some time and update again. I'm not visiting the doctor cos I'm pretty sure I'll be prescribed with those medicine that I need to eat. I don't want to. I'd rather do something better to my diet and be more conscious. I'll just see how it goes. Moreover, these red patches may take weeks or months to clear. =/

Argh...I believe it'll be better. There's got to be a way to solve it. Just hope it's not due to some illness. *touch wood*

Acne info @ The Love Vitamin, bunbunmakeuptips

Popteen July 2013 issue

Yeah!! Got my Popteen mag in the first week of June. And definitely cos is Kumicky on cover!! (*^_^*)

I like this page a lot cos Kumicky looks really pretty and summery~!!

I wonder why I can't see any month issues except for this latest one cos I wanna see if there's any interesting content in the past issues. Oh well, it's just so that I'm left with no choice but to get this July issue and luckily it's Kumicky on cover or else I feel like I have nothing to buy at that time of my shopping. lol.

Kumicky's Beauty Salon~!! I love how she teaches too!!

And these few pages on 'What's in my bag' topic! I love this cos they showed really well! O_O They even tell us the weight of their bags. lol. And u know what, the heaviest being Kumicky's work bag!! It looks more like a luggage to me. haha. At 6.9kg. Omg.. How can she even carry it at all?

The other models' stuffs inside their bags are pretty nice too, and a lot!! Most of them bring their makeup stuffs out, a few items. But some of them even bring the whole cosmetic bag! That was WOW to me. cos it really adds on to the bag weight!! For me, I don't bring my cosmetics bag out at all. At most, one or two items like my lip balm when I need it. [especially at times when my lips chapped too often] I don't think u will need to use all the makeup items in the bag when u're outside? Unless u walk out of ur house without makeup on. But usually we won't right? hahaha.

And now I must mention my discovery on Kumicky which is this late! lol. (≧▽≦)




This is the first time I'm hearing Kumicky's voice!! She's so cute! The feeling of finally know how ur favourite idol really sounds like besides from seeing tons of her photos in the mag was o(^▽^)o . Omg Why do I now then know of Popteen tv which exist long ago. I wanna cry but seeing Kumicky it's more like tears of joy now. (￣▽￣) Okay, although I don't put on false eyelashes myself but this is a good video to watch. So long as it's Kumicky. haha. I've became so biased! She really looks like an expert at falsies already. (ˆ_ˆ)
Now I need to start looking at any videos of her showing how she does makeup which is what I hope. xD

Anyway, I like this cartoony thing telling us how to be slim in the whole day.  (x_x)

Let me put those pointers down:
✿ Breakfast in the morning → choose rice 168 kcal instead of bread 276 kcal.
✿ Journey to school → for 30min ride a bike burns 94 kcal than walk 77 kcal.
✿ PE class for 50min burns 118 kcal than music class 100 kcal.
✿ Snack per 100g → choose gummy candy 348 kcal than chocolate 557 kcal.
✿ Lunch → own made bento is better than school canteen ramen cos u can make it healthier!
✿ Duties in class → mopping for 15min burns 35 kcal than sweep the floor 24 kcal.
✿ Sing Golden Bomber's Memeshikute burns 12 kcal while Nishino Kana's Best Friend burns 17 kcal.
✿ At Mac, choose fries (small) 249 kcal than burger 275 kcal or nuggets 280 kcal.
✿ Choose spicy hot pot 450 kcal than having BBQ meat 530 kcal.
✿ Choose Arubaito of being a waitress burns 472 kcal than salesgirl 430 kcal or giving out tissue paper in the streets 430 kcal too.
✿ Clean bathroom for 15 min burns 44 kcal than walk the dog 23 kcal.
✿ Choose to bath after dinner and is better to soak in the bathtub than having a shower.
✿ Choose miso-flavoured fish 269 kcal than fried chicken 286 kcal.
✿ Drink black coffee 8 kcal than hot milk 120 kcal while watching tv.
✿ Take dried shredded squid 27 kcal than fruits like strawberry 5 pieces 25 kcal and pineapple 5 pieces 44 kcal.
✿ Do 15min sit-ups burns 87 kcal than massage!
✿ Burn midnight oil burns 70 kcal per 60mins rather than sleeping early 39 kcal .

Therefore within the entire day U can burn approximately 920 kcal!!

Okay, although I don't totally agree with this but what they've gathered is just based on the amount of calories only. It would be better if they take the nutrition content into consideration too. Anyway it's just a fun guide. I love the content in this issue which also includes the part of how to let ur makeup last longer on the face. I'm just so happy looking at Popteen, and Kumicky yeah~!! (ˆ0ˆ) Satisfied purchase!

Cawaii Skincare 01

Read from the last issue of Cawaii [which is in '09]. They do have very good tips for skincare and even makeup! It's quite a good mag to read, so quite a pity that it's gone now although I don't really like the models. haha.

[Translated from a magazine]
✿ Proper steps to daily skincare after removing makeup: Cleanse → toner → essence → moisturizer
For those with acne or big pores, use warm water and pat face for 20 times and above.

✿ Having makeup still remaining on the skin [due to not removing them thoroughly enough] is the reason for causing skin to darken. Do not rub your skin too hard or remove facial hairs too often!

✿ The skin renew once every 7 days, therefore should exfoliate once a week, allowing the skin to breathe better. [same as for the body]

✿ The night before an important day out, do a special skincare! Put a hot towel on the face, then use cold water to contract the pores. This can improve the blood circulation and also allow the facial muscles and pores to tighten.

✿ Must remove makeup thoroughly especially the eye area where girls tend to put heavy makeup.

✿ The right way to apply essence and moisturizer: Put on fingers first to warm it and dot them onto the cheeks, forehead, nose and jaw area. Then apply them from top to bottom, inner to out.

✿ Apply perfume in areas where your skin is not exposed to UV rays, which is at the pulse areas.

Others: 
✿ You should apply body lotion everyday in the morning and night. The best time would be right after a bath as it will help increase absorption.

✿ To relief constipation: Drink 1.5 to 2L of water everyday and massage the tummy areas.

✿ On diet: Ratio of the 3 meals should be 3:2:1. Must have all 3 meals but change to vegetables as the main dish, eat lesser for dinner. If you had a big meal out, replace the other 2 meals with fruits.

Diet methods 4

Have just changed the title. The following info are the different methods adopted by different people. For reference, so try it at your own risk!

[Translated from a magazine]

✿ Do 2km brisk walking every morning.

✿ A totally tofu-based diet as the main dish for everyday meals. Tofu, nattō [fermented soybeans] and miso soup! Low calories and yet can fill up the stomach.

✿ Play 2 of ur favourite songs [at least 10mins] while exercising the abdominal by doing sit-ups.

✿ Red bean tea is good for slimming! Even if craving for some snacks, choose red bean ones.

✿ Do the 'cycling' exercise with your legs up in the air for 100 times, everytime after a bath at night. Besides slimming the legs, it will also have an effect on the abdominal area.

✿ Drink soybean milk whenever there's craving for sweet food. Always choose to eat low calories snacks when you have the cravings.

✿ Listen to your favourite singers' music and dance at home. Can even relief stress too.

✿ Having mainly green peas as snack or eat it with rice.

✿ Eat rice vermicelli with some seasoning. Can also have cabbage with tofu as the salad dish.

✿ Make your own fruit juice everyday → Banana or strawberry with milk.

✿ Have a bowl of pumpkin soup before meal, eating half bowl of rice will be enough.

✿ Raw ginger tea with honey can increase metabolism, therefore have slimming effect.

✿ Eat Korean food → spicy kimchi and seaweed soup is a must! Will naturally decrease amount of meat you consume.

✿ Do sit-up exercise at night for 50 times to stop yourself from taking supper.

✿ Cut food into mini size and drink beverage slowly using a straw, so that you will feel full even if you consume small amounts.

✿ Eat boiled beansprouts with a bit of salt added, for a meal everyday. Can also eat 1/3 of the usual ramen amount you consume with lots of beansprouts.

Info on diet 3

[Translated from a magazine]

✿ Cuttlefish snack [dried shredded] makes you keep chewing and so you can get a smaller face. It will also make you feel full after drinking water.

✿ Drink miso soup for breakfast as it will increase your metabolism. You can add some vegetables and chicken meat.
Add: beansprouts + onion + potato
tofu + mushroom + cabbage + onion
yam + carrot + tofu

✿ Drink milk tea [without sugar]. You can add a little brown sugar if you want some sweetness taste. Drink slowly so that you'll feel full after a cup.

✿  Do some exercise/stretching everyday for 20 mins while watching tv.

✿ Eat yoghurt [500g] for all 3 meals on alternate days of the week. Resume normal diet the next day. You can add low sugar jelly for better taste and you won't get sick of it.

✿ Eat low calories snacks at less than 100kcal.

✿ Sleep before 11pm to stop yourself from eating.

✿ Climb the stairs to slim your legs. Best not to stop while climbing. 

Info on diet 2

[Translated from a magazine]

✿ Eating garlic can lose weight as it contain allicin which increase metabolism. But eating too much can lead to stomach upset.

✿ Drink green tea about 3 times a day, can be taken before or after meal. It can reduce cholesterol and fat.

✿ Banana is the most suitable fruit to eat for breakfast as it can be easily converted into energy.

✿ Have 5 meals a day instead of 3, as it can prevent an empty stomach and overeating. Split your calories required a day for 3 meals into 5 meals.

✿ It's better not to eat after 8pm, as the food you ate before you sleep can't be digested and it will turn into fat. If you're too hungry and have to eat something, choose tofu or dairy products which is easily digested.

✿ Must have breakfast in the morning! If not, you might overeat since you have empty stomach for too long.
Ideal breakfast: sugars + Vitamin B1 + protein (must!)

✿ Having too much protein can also turn into fat! But if you exercise after consuming protein, it can strengthen the muscles.

✿ Having a diet according to blood type may not be suitable for everyone as our immune systems are different.
Example: Blood type A - Vegetables as main   B - dairy products,
O - meat, fish   AB - vegetables, bean products

✿ There's a saying where if you don't exercise continuously for 20 minutes and above, your fats can't be burn. But you can consume amino acid tablets before you exercise so as to shorten your exercise time.

✿ The colour blue can suppress your appetite. It can lower your heartbeat and blood pressure, a colour that makes you feel relaxed. However, red will be the opposite!

✿ Drink a glass of warm water 200cc (can add with lemon juice) right after you woke up in the morning.

Info page about haircare and diet

Posting a some short info. [Translated from a skincare book.] I hope I get the point across and using words in the right way. O_O

Haircare 

✦ Should protect hair from sunlight, otherwise it'll be dry and split-ends could occur. 

✦ Try not to let hair products such as hair wax touch the scalp. 

✦ Our hair growth is affected by hormones. Anemia can also cause thinning of hair. 

✦ Massaging your scalp can improve blood circulation and reduce hair loss problem. 

For dry scalp, can try to add massaging oil to your scalp and avoid using hair dryer and expose to UV rays.

✦ Consume foods rich in iron and protein such as spinach to help in hair growth. 

✦ Improper dieting and not consuming enough meat or fish can also lead to hair loss/skin problem. 

Right way to dieting

✿ Reduce carbohydrate intake, as it is easily converted into fats in the body. Main dish can be meat or fish, accompanied with vegetables and less amount of rice. 

✿ After you reached the age of 25, your metabolism rate decreases and so you will get fat easily. Therefore you should build up your muscles. The best way is to brisk walk.  

✿ Should control your diet well even after you've achieved your ideal weight. Remember to consume more protein and low in fat products. 

✿ Know your body well, whether you got the obesity gene. Character may also play a part. If you exercise a lot, you won't tend to be fat. If you use your brain a lot you'll need to consume more calories and therefore won't tend to be fat too. Not enough sleep can cause you to gain weight because while you are sleeping, there is a hormone release to burn the fat. 

 

Some Examples 

✿ Pu-er tea can break down fat better than oolong tea. 

✿ For breakfast, get a no sugar yoghurt and add honey, mix and then microwave for 1 min. Warming the yoghurt can lead to better absorption of the nutrients in your body. Can also add fruits such as banana after microwave.

✿ Don't cross your leg while sitting!! 

✿ Can eat fast food but half the portion of the regular size. 

✿ For dinner, tofu+vegetables+mushroom. 

✿ Massage your legs and do stretching while watching tv.