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π Workout Youtbers
I currently do exclusively pilates and yoga workouts from yourube. However, I've done other body weight workouts with various youtube videos and seen results in the past. Here is my list of workout youtubers that you could check out! I will put a * next to my personal favorites! I will include a short list of my current at home workout equipment at the end as well as some items I plan on buying soon!
With any workout program or routine, always be safe, check with your doctor if necessary, and if something doesn't feel good or right, don't do it! No matter what your goals are, it's always important to be safe and stay healthy. Please always take care of yourselves and know how beautiful, worthy and valuable you are no matter what! I love you all <333
π©· Pilates
Move with Nicole * (also posts occasionally barre and yoga videos as well! I love her videos so so much)
Madeleine Abeid
IsaWelly
Pilatesbodyraven
Lidia Mera
Lottie Murphy
Amanda Blauer
Margaret Elizabeth
Jessica Valant Pilates
Bailey Brown
Dansique Fitness
Flow with Mira
Sivi (she's began posting some pilates inspired workouts and to my knowledge is currently getting certified as an instructor)
π©· Yoga
Yoga with Adriene *
Yoga with Bird
Boho Beuatiful Yoga
π©· Bodyweight Fitness/Strength/HIIT
Chloe Ting * (I don't like the click bait, but I like the workouts)
Blogilates
Pamela Reif *
Madfit *
Lilly Sabri * (Some of her videos are titled with pilates, but the older ones I used to do were not pilates, so I categorized her here)
Emi Wong
Shirlyn Kim
Vivian Yuan
April Han
growingannanas
growwithjo * (I love her walking workouts)
Hinafit
Mish Choi
Sami Clarke
Elenifit
Coach Kel (she posts what looks like more barre, ballet, pilates inspored/fusion workouts it seems)
Caroline Girvan
TRAIN WITH GAINSBYBRAINS
Daisy Keech
π Current At Home Workout Equipment I Own
Thick Yoga Mat - since I do mainly yoga and pilates my thick yoga may (amazon brand) has served me well. Even tho I am a heavier woman at the moment, I've never had pain or any issues with this mat, and it came with a carry strap which I love! A good, thick workout mat is definitely necessary for working out at home for comfort, safety, etc. Make sure to disinfect it on occasion, especially if you sweat on it a lot!
Resistance Bands - I have about 3 or 4 at different resistance strengths, and they're incredibly useful for a variety of movements, especially lower body ones. They add some extra resistance and make the workouts a bit more challenging when you need something more advanced. I also got mine from Amazon/Walmart a while back. I prefer fabric over rubber because I like to wear workout shorts instead of workout leggings.
Pilates Ball - not a necessity, but useful with some pilates workouts and movements. I have seen sole videos using this, but am not advanced enough to try it on my own yet. Will use for sure once I'm more advanced.
3lb dumbbells - I thought these would be useful for the pilates workouts that had some upper body focus, and as someone who wants to develop a lean and toned upper body, they are perfect for low weight high rep, controlled movements. Again, not advanced enough to use as I want to master my form, but they're gonna come in handy for sure!
Foam Roller - so so good for stretching and muscle recovery on rest days. I love mine but want one that has the bump things on it to help my muscles more. I can imagine how good it'll feel on my legs during a recovery day when I begin wieght lifting again.
Massage Gun - my holy grail for the days I am sore and needing some recovery. my body feels like jelly after using this, and it's just so nice for the days my muscles feel extra tight and super sore.
π Equipment I Want To Buy
Yoga Blocks - these will help me get deeper into the yoga poses once I get more advanced in my practice
Pilates Ring - this honestly looks so fun and challenging to use, I'd love to add it to my collection of useful workout equipment!
Jump Rope - I used to love this as a form of cardio and as long as I don't move into an upstairs apartment, I'm definitely buying one
Pilates Bar - still iffy on this one, it's supposed to mimic a reformer but I want to get better at mat pilates and see if I even end up ever needing or seriously wanting to buy it, its on my list tho
Ankle/Wrist weights - these are gonna be so useful for workouts where hand held dumbbells aren't useful. Want to buy some low weight ones just to help with resistance and extra strength during pilates workouts
Kettlebell weight - I think this would be useful for a workout at home type situation if and when I switch to not doing just pilates and yoga. I know these are useful in their own right, but not needed in my current fitness stage of life.
Core Sliders - these look fun and interesting. They're on my lost for sure, but not sure about the practicality of their use in my life just yet.
That's all that's currently on my at home workout equipment list! As someone who primarily works out at home, the things I currently own are most useful and most of what's on this list is for fun or extra challenge. Just not necessary yet.
hope you enjoyed this list! if you have any questions about my favorite youtuber workout instructors or favorite videos, please feel free to ask, I've tried so many and can give some guidance from my own experience and research.
til next time lovelies π©·
Daily Check-in: August 23rd, 2024 π
Today started off a little rocky, I was dealing with some conflict but the day ended off pretty good! I want to start back up with my daily check ins now that school is in session, I'm working, and life is back to normal!
π©· What I Accomplished
put away all my clean clothes
cleaned my bathroom
organized my closet and bedroom
meal prepped protein pasta and broccoli for the week
bought and picked up groceries for the next twoish weeks
submitted and passed syllabus quiz for intro to business
ordered my creatine and protien powder samplers
had my first therapy appointment since I've been home and set up next weeks appointment
hair oil + hair mask
morning + night journaling
night skincare + face mask
organized my desk
washed dishes 2x
took an hour nap in the late morning
π What Could've Gone Better
fought with my boyfriend a bit throughout the day (I hate fighting with him so much)
felt like I was bothering my dad when I called him
drank too much coffee
didn't do as much homework as I could've
π Stuff For Tomorrow (Saturday, August 24th)
work an ~8 hour morning shift
wash towels
look into creating a language learning schedule
Not too much for tomorrow cause I'm working like, 7 or 8am to 3 or 4pm, so I'm going to be tired at the end of the day, without a doubt.
that's all for now!
til next time lovelies π©·
To Do - 3β’24β’2024 π
Today is Sunday, and my day off of work and of course, no classes today either. It is already 1pm as I've spent the morning procrastinating/planning some upcoming things. I haven't done anything that I've wanted to yet, so I figured I'd make a small to do list post to give me more motivation and some accountability.
π©· Today I Need To:
complete kinetic prt 4 chemistry homework
pre class prep chemistry lecture
order groceries/other essentials
plan/prepare for the week
get an extension on an assignment due tomorrow night (I work most of tomorrow)
keep job searching for a new/second job (summer, etc)
π©· Today I Want To -
wash my sheets, pillowcases, and towels
put away all my clean laundry
make dinner for the week
make a payment towards my insurance premium
clear odd and organize my desk
take out my trash
clean my bathroom minimally
I feel like I might be pressed for time, given it's past 1pm now and me and my boyfriend are having a *movie date* over video call later today (our first date of the new year, finally).
I'm also planning on beginning a new morning routine tomorrow, which I may also make a post about because it'll help keep me accountable with my efforts, give me a place to see the routine steps, and could hopefully help motivate others!
til next time, lovelies π©·
I absolutely love this! Gonna keep this to motivate myself ππ
new year, new meπ―π©°
new year, new eraππI really wanted to do a glow up plan to become the best version of myself before 2024.
STYLE
β’ Change my hair color
β’ Make a clothing vision board
β’ Find your signature scent
SPACE
β’ Organize my room
β’ Get rid of clothes/objects I no longer use
β’ Organize my workstation, make it an environment pretty, fun and productive
β’ Make your bed for 21 days
β’ Keep your room clean for 21 days.
BODY
β’ Find a skin care routine, invest in great skin products.
β’ Find a workout plan that works for you and stay consistent for a month.
β’ Get at least 8 hours of sleep for 21 days
MIND
β’ Set boundaries with school or work, prioritize my mental health.
β’ journal in the morning for a week Every day for two weeks, write down 3 things you are grateful for
β’Avoid social media in the morning
FINANCIAL
β’ Set a budget
β’ Learn to say no when it comes to spending money.
β’ Find inexpensive date ideas (picnic, baking, movie night, etc.)
β’ Take part of my salary and invest or keep it
β’ Don't buy things you don't have need
INTELLECTUAL
β’ Read a book this month (self-help books are the best)
β’ Learn a new skill (piano, painting, makeup, sports, etc.)
β’ Listen to a podcast while getting ready in the morning
SOCIAL
β’ Stay away from toxic people
β’ Spend an hour with a friend every day for a week
β’ Call a friend instead of texting them
FOOD
β’ Drink three bottles of water every day for 21 days.
β’ Find new recipes and cook more
β’ drink detox water every day
My DAYOL diary My notion
Mini Check In August 19, 2023 π
So I haven't gotten tested because it's the weekend for me, but based on my current symptoms, there's a good chance I have the vid-19. Which is really not fun, but at least I've been dealing with it a bit. I left work early on Friday and am not able to work today thru Monday, which could potentially cost me my job, but fingers crossed.
I am currently looking to apply for a different job on my university campus, and I already know I'll get the job after I apply (my way of manifesting, lol). It'll be nice to do something a little different than my current job, for sure.
I'm going to try to get back to my regularly scheduled posts and routines as soon as I find myself in better health. I feel bad not posting, but I've also been resting a ton to try and heal faster. But yeah, I currently feel like -12/10 in gems of physical health.
Fingers crossed, I'm better by Tuesday! I have my first cooking class on Tuesday evening, so hopefully I am better and can attend because the professor for that class is amazing!
Also, thank you guys for 150+ followers! Just a few weeks ago, when I started taking my blog seriously, I only had 7 followers so having over 150 now is incredible! I appreciate all of you so much <333
That's all for today! Til next time, lovelies!! π©·
Daily Check-in: May 20, 2024 π
omg it'd almost the end of May, what the heck? I'm so excited, I leave to Colorado for my 8 weeks of work very soon and I can't wait! it's going to be such a cool experience being in a new place for a while!
Monday was a good day. My dad and my boyfriend both think I overdid it on the physical exertion a bit, and I agree. I took a long walk, outside, in 95 degree heat, with no sunscreen. Which is why they said I overdid it because my chest and shoulders are sooooo sunburnt. But Monday was amazing! Started off strong, ended not as strong but still good!
π©· What I Accomplished:
~13k+ steps for the day
took an hour and a half long walk outside(it was amazing, I loved it, I stayed hydrated ans soaked up all the sunlight and fresh air)
completed a 30 min beginner pilates workout from Move with Nicole
did my morning journaling and gratitude
wrote down a positive quote of the day and read through my journal where I wrote down some things that I want to read daily
read and "annotated" 14 pages of Atomic Habits
took a 20 minute power nap
worked a ~6.5 hour shift
drank at least ~80oz of water (that's pretty good given I used to drink like 20oz a day and wonder why I never felt good)
took my two medications + vitamin D supplement
took a cool shower and washed my hair at the end of the day
went to sleep early!
π Good Things That Happened
my friend and a supervisor im close with complimented my appearance in a way that gave me a confidence/motivational boost
my other friend and I decided we're probably getting our nails done together next week
that same friend ^ and I are going to go shopping next week as well
my work is going to schedule me where I can still go to brunch with my dad on Friday!
my man starts his first day of work on Tuesday (I'm so excited for him! It's gonna suck not being able to text him all day, but I'm so proud of him for getting this job and all the progress he's made)
got complimented on how efficient I was at work by the night shift supervisor
ate goods that made me happy without feeling guilty or anxiety about it
π What Could've Gone Better
I over ate a bit at night after work and felt kind of bloated and sick when I went to bed. it's okay tho, things happen, and Tuesday is a new day <3
super sunburnt!!!! my chest and shoulders are bright, bright red! and I'm a naturally pretty tan person, so seeing my skin that red, yep, I'm definitely super burnt! need to wear sunscreen and protective clothes when I take a shorter walk on tuesday
I definitely overdid it on that walk. got too overzealous and pushed myself a lot. my legs were hurting so bad by the end of the day and that's not good. as much as I enjoyed the walk, I need to be so much more kinder to and thoughtful of my body. it does a lot for me, and I need to treat it right <3
π Stuff For Tuesday
take a shorter walk outside in the morning
read more of Atomic Habits (and annotate)
begin studying Spanish some more (fell off the habit but I have a lesson next Tuesday the 28th, so I need to be prepared!)
do some gentle morning and night skincare (my face is a little red from yesterday but not too bad since I wore a hat during my walk)
do my morning beginner pilates and gratitude journaling (I've already done these as of right now, but I struggled with the so-called "beginner" pilates video from IsaWelly. practice makes perfect, tho so I've got to keep consistent!)
book nail appointments with my friend for next week (hopefully the nail tech/nail salon I go to has availability for her and I to go together! I also need to pick the design i want!)
budget for this upcoming paycheck and what I need to save vs what I'm going to spend (and need to buy)
work a ~5 hour shift
talk to my man over video call at the end of the day to see how work/training went for him (it's his first day of work, but it's a hands on training kind of day for him as well)
π Song of The Day: aespa - Supernova
what an absolutely amazing song omg. aespa literally never misses with their music. I almost put Spicy, but I've been obsessed with Supernove since it dropped. I love it so much <3
That's all for Monday, like I said, it was a beautiful start to the week for me! And here's to Tuesday being a good day as well <3 I hope everyone here has a wonderful beginning of their week!
til next time lovelies π©·
This seems like a cute idea! Go for it, to anyone who feels like it! Thank you, lovelies π©·
β’A compliment
β’A story
β’Why you follow me
β’A cute message
β’One thing you want to tell me
β’One thing you want to know about me
Daily Check-in: April 29, 2024 π
Monday was such a good day, I'm so so happy with that. Work went good, my friend brought the chocolate covered strawberries I bought, I studied Spanish and did a bunch of homework. Such a good day!
π©· What I Accomplished:
11 Minute Wake Up Yoga by Yoga with Adriene
12 Minute Yoga for Brain Power by Yoga with Adriene
read a bit if "Good Vibes, Good Life"
studied Spanish (~25 minutes)
completed the last 2 assignments for medical terminology (just have the online final left!)
completed 3/4 of the extra credit surveys fir my psyc class (the 4th link wasn't working)
went to chemistry lecture
worked a ~7.5 hour shift
did minimum night skincare + showered after work
drank ~80oz of water (maybe more? I didn't keep track the best but I kept refilling my bottle before it was completely empty)
did my entire morning routine (I really enjoy my morning journaling, morning movement, making my bed, doing my skincare, all of it)
signed up for summer cleaning work for the first month before I leave to another state for work
π Good Things That Happened:
got the onboarding information for my work in another state for 8 weeks this summer
my co worker and I found out were going to be roommates for the summer work in another state! she's the sweetest and I'm really looking forward to hanging out with her!
recieved the chocolate covered strawberries I bought to support my friend's trip to Italy this summer (it's to help his major!) (I ended up buying more....they were so yummy)
closed my station very efficiently at work and got complimented by my supervisor on how I did
found out I passed the multiple choice part of my latest chemistry exam with a 92! just waiting on the one handwritten question to get graded!
am going to be able to pick up some extra hours this week, thankfully
π Stuff For Tuesday:
italki trial lesson for Spanish at 730am (I am nowhere near the level of being able to speak, but I'm hoping this Spanish teacher can help me figure out a study plan and get me to a place where I can speak!)
do my morning routine!
study Spanish after the meeting
work on chemistry homework OR my osyc homework, depends on the time and whatnot
work another ~7.5 hour shift at work
read a bit more of "Good Vibes, Good Life" during the day
have another good day <3
π Song of The Day: Sheesh by Babymonster
this song is so good. I like their voices and their vibe and the power I feel listening to this song!
til next time lovelies π©·
I have a bit of a dilemma and I need some outside opinions.
I have the chance to take the next five weeks off of work (somewhat, theyβd need help with some things maybe six days I know for sure in the next five weeks). During this time, Iβll receive a paycheck near the end of May, and I can file for unemployment benefits until I go to Colorado in mid June. I wanted to take this time initially to continue studying Spanish, work on my health, and build some good lifestyle habits.
however, Iβve been contacted by a different branch of my company on the university campus to help with dorm cleaning for the summer until I leave. All I know for now is that Iβd work ten hours on Monday, from 7am to 5pm, and then Iβd find out the schedule going forward. I donβt drive or have a car so Iβm a little worried about traveling around campus for cleaning, especially since my friends arenβt going to be working with the dorm cleaning either.
part of me says take the break from work, enjoy life a little bit until you go to Colorado, and file for unemployment. (Iβd work 40 hours a week for 8 weeks in Colorado). The other part of me says that I should keep working and make the money because itβll be decently more then unemployment would give me. Mentally and emotionally, I am a bit burnt out from my semester of work and really do want some time off. But the financial aspect of it is what is keeping me torn.
what should I do?
Day 22-24: 90 Day Challenge π
I have been so busy the last few days. A final and an 8 hour work shift on Wednesday, a 6 hour work shift and a 4 hour serving shift for my class on Thursday and a 10 hour work shift today.
Consider this my update for today and tomorrow I will be back to our regular posts! I apologize. Life got to life-ing! But I made it out the other side of my semester so I'm so happy I final get this break!
til next time lovelies π©·
Day 2 - 90 Day Challenege π
I had a decent day yesterday and feel pretty happy with what I've accomplished so far!
πββοΈ Physical Health
Drank 2.5, 16oz water bottles βοΈ
Did not stretch before bed βοΈ
π§ Mental Health
Read 2 chapters of Atomic Habits β οΈ
Completed my PM guided journal β οΈ
β€οΈ Emotional Health
forgot to answer a journal prompt βοΈ
read 2 sections of 101 Essays β οΈ
π Intellectual Health
Did not complete any homework assignments βοΈ
Planned and scheduled study rooms for Thanksgiving break β οΈ
planned study sessions for upcoming final exams β οΈ
set up my bullet journal language tracker for next week β οΈ
π₯³ Social Health
chatted with co workers at work β οΈ
zoom called my boyfriend β οΈ
talked to my dad on the phone β οΈ
π₯° Self Love/Care
did a nightly skincare routine + face mask (felt so good) β οΈ
did not oil, wash, or mask my hair βοΈ
Now, on to today. I know I'm posting this late, so I'm going to keep it simple as I worked a 10 hour shift today and am so exhausted.
πββοΈ Physical Health
walk 10k steps
π§ Mental Health
Read 1 chapter of Atomic Habits
β€οΈ Emotional Health
understand that life happens and not everything will always be perfect
π Intellectual Health
go to bed by 930pm
π₯³ Social Health
zoom call with boyfriend
talk to roommates
π₯° Self Love/Care
moisturize my face before bed
I wanted to go easy on myself today and stay in line with my energy levels. my hope is that I can still stay productive while still being mindful of myself.
That's all for today!
til next time, lovelies π©·