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my MOVEmber workout plan

start date: friday, november 1

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day 1: 30 minute pms & menstrual pain workout + 20 minute lower back workout & stretch

day 2: 44 minute core & mobility

day 3: 30 minute pilates

day 4: 30 minute walking cardio + 15 minute stretch

day 5: 45 minute yoga

day 6: 30 minute full body strength + 10 minute stretch

day 7: 35 minute pilates x mobility

day 8: 30 minute hiit + 10 minute stretch

day 9: 45 minute yoga

day 10: 30 minute pilates

day 11: 30 minute full body + 20 minute yoga

day 12: 40 minute mobility & dynamic stretch

day 13: 30 minute cardio + 25 minute yoga

day 14: 1 hour yoga & breathwork

day 15: 30 minute full body strength + 20 minute stretch

day 16: 30 minute stretch

day 17: 30 minute yoga hiit fusion

day 18: 45 minute power pilates

day 19: 30 minute hiit + 20 minute full body + 10 minute stretch

day 20: 30 minute yoga

day 21: 30 minute full body + 10 minute stretch

day 22: 30 minute hiit + 25 minute stretch

day 23: 45 minute yoga

day 24: 30 minute mobility & strength

day 25: 45 minute strength & cardio

day 26: 30 minute stretch

day 27: 30 minute slim leg workout + 15 minute slim leg stretch

day 28: 30 minute pilates core

day 29: 30 minute hiit

day 30: 1 hour yoga

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Start planning 2025

Make a list of all the emotions you want to feel at the end of 2025.

Now work backwards and write down all the tasks you need to do in order to feel that way.

Make a separate list of all the “gaps” - what do you currently not have in order to do those tasks to make you feel the way you want?

And lastly, write down how you can fill those gaps. Do you need a gym membership to become fit to feel good about your yourself? Do you need to learn how to cook better meals in order to feel healthy and energised? Do you need to start applying to jobs, in order to secure one, in order to feel financially safe? Do you need to buy an old school alarm clock that’s going to wake up your entire apartment building in order to wake up early? what do you need to DO?

also, make a list of all the things that worked out for you in 2024. Learn to celebrate and appreciate, even the smallest of wins.

For the next two months start the trial and error process of this program. Let’s say you decide that you want to work out 7 days a week in order to feel good about your body. Now halfway through November you realise that 7 days is probably too much, and 5 days would be better for your schedule. Or you decide to read 3 books a week, but realistically, maybe a chapter a day is better.

November and December are your trial months. By the time January starts, be ready with a program that is built for you, works for you, and can be completed by you.

Don’t forget about keeping a reward mechanism. If you complete your daily tasks for 1 month straight, buy that little purse you were eyeing, or take yourself to a spa. Reward yourself in ways you like so that :

a) you’re not in an endless cycle of never being satisfied

b) you don’t drop everything for a man or a friend who shows you the slightest bit of affection because you won’t show it to yourself

c) it encourages you to work harder for yourself.

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full body workout routines

with weights

30 minute full body dumbbell workout by bigsis

30 minute muscle up & fat down by bigsis

30 minute full body pilates style sculpt by madfit

30 minute toning & strength by madfit

30 minute full body strength by madfit

30 minute full body sculpt by madfit

30 minute full body dumbbell workout by madfit

30 minute all standing dumbbell workout by mizi

30 minute full body sculpt by madfit

30 minute sculpt & strengthen by fitbymik

30 minute dumbbell strength x pilates by fitbymik

30 minute dumbbell strength & pilates by fitbymik

30 minute full body build & burn by squatcouple

40 minute full body dumbbell workout by mizi

40 minute full body hourglass workout by olivia lawson

40 minute killer strength by growingannanas

45 minute cardio & strength by eleni fit

45 minute hourglass dumbbell workout by olivia lawson

45 minute full body strength by madfit

50 minute full body dumbbell workout by bigsis

without weights

25 minute kpop idol body workout by lena snow

30 minute full body fat burn by emi wong

30 minute dancer sculpt by madfit

30 minute small-space friendly full body workout by madfit

30 minute full body workout by madfit

30 minute full body hiit by madfit

30 minute full body hiit by madfit

30 minute stretch & tone by madfit

30 minute stretch & tone by madfit

30 minute full body hourglass workout by lena snow

30 minute full body sculpt by madfit

30 minute low impact full body sculpt by madfit

30 minute hourglass workout by mizi

40 minute full body build & burn by squatcouple

45 minute full body fat burn by emi wong

50 minute full body workout by april han

1 hour full body fat burn by emi wong

1 hour full body workout by mizi

1 hour full body workout by caroline girvan

1 hour full body workout by caroline girvan

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beginner pilates routines

* i’ve made posts about some beginner pilates routines in the past, but i keep getting asks so i thought i would just make a masterlist for you guys!

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10 minute full body hourglass pilates by lidia mera

10 minute full body hourglass pilates by lidia mera

10 minute everyday full body hourglass pilates by lidia mera

10 minute waist pilates by shirlyn kim

10 minute everyday hourglass pilates by lidia mera

15 minute full body pilates by lidia mera

15 minute pilates for beginners by flow with mira

15 minute beginner pilates for weight loss by rachel’s fit pilates

20 minute gentle beginner pilates by flow with mira

20 minute express pilates workout by move with nicole

20 minute full body pilates by isawelly

20 minute hourglass full body pilates by lidia mera

25 minute full body beginner pilates by move with nicole

30 minute full body workout by move with nicole

30 minute pilates for beginners by move with nicole

30 minute pilates and stretch by livaligned pilates

30 minute full body hourglass pilates by lidia mera

30 minute gentle pilates flow by move with nicole

30 minute full body workout by move with nicole

30 minute pilates for beginners by move with nicole

35 minute gentle pilates by move with nicole

35 minute beginner pilates by move with nicole

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upgrade your life by taking note of the objects you use most and slowly replace them with the most beautiful and high-quality versions of those things you can find.

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Everytime I lower my frequency to meet someone on their level I end up paying for it. Lesson learned. Now you need to rise up to meet me.

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Boundaries of a woman who loves herself:

• No calls or texts after 10 p.m.

• I have a busy schedule, don't ask me to make plans last minute because I won't be available

• Don't ever disrespect me, if you do, we're done

• My time is valuable, so don't expect me to rearrange my day for anyone

• I won’t tolerate inconsistent communication—if you’re serious, be consistent

• I value my peace, so drama or negativity has no place in my life

• My boundaries are non-negotiable; if you can't respect them, we're not a match

• I don’t explain my decisions—what I choose is final

• If I’m not treated with kindness, I walk away

• My mornings are for me— don’t expect immediate replies

• I won’t entertain anyone who doesn’t respect my time or energy

• I don’t tolerate passive-aggressive behavior; be direct or be gone

• I expect effort in relationships— half-hearted attempts won’t get my attention

• I prioritize my self care— interruptions without reason aren’t welcome

• I don’t chase anyone; if you're not intentional, I’m not interested

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Excerpt from “The Art of Seduction” by Robert Greene

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updated it girl youtube channels

activecactus - short workouts, routines, and productivity

becca watson - productivity, vlogs, talks

beepworld - fashion

christine tay - vlogs

cozy kay - cozy vlogs and balancing productivity and rest

daiz - vlogs

dina lu - business and personal development

dreamy little nails - adorable nail tutorials

emma claire - vlogs

euphoric ash - thrifting vlogs and fashion

fernanda ramirez - vlogs and talks

hazi - mainly vlogs

imogen kaylie - vlogs and talks

isabela juliana - mainly vlogs

isabella grace - vlogs and beauty videos

janet ndomahina - vlogs and productivity

jasmine le - fashion and beauty, talks, and vlogs

krystal oh - nail videos and vlogs

kyla beland - health

lavendaire - meditations and self help

leyla tavas - cute vlogs, glow up videos, etc.

lilrotini - fashion

maria silva - productivity vlogs

mariel - fashion

melanie patricia cruz - vlogs

mikayka mags - vlogs

mira daisy - cute vlogs and productivity

miu - vlogs and talks

muchelleb- productivity

nails by vic - nail tutorials

nairee kiana - productivity and health

nicole leilani - cute vlogs and fashion

nimeshaa - glow up and talks

phedra dee - study vlogs and productivity

rebecca jay - productivity vlogs and guides

sandy diana bang - vlogs, talks, glow up, etc.

saranghoe - vlogs

sheena kim - mainly vlogs

simonesimmo (& her other channels) - glow up talks

tam kaur - glow up talks

thewizardliz - glow up talks

tina engeo - skincare, makeup, and vlogs

yasmin the art person - art and creativity

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crimes of the elite: a deep dive

voted on here. (other editions) bold = favourite

corporate harms

behind the smiles at amazon

the long, dark shadow of bhopal (bhopal gas disaster)

how lobbying blocked european safety checks for dangerous medical implants

7-eleven revealed

who controls the world's food supply?

the true cost of tuna: marine observers dying at sea

how a big pharma company stalled a potentially lifesaving vaccine in pursuit of bigger profits

24 years after, some victims not compensated and still can't live normal lives (pfizer's nigeria vaccine trials)

the corporate crime of the century

uber broke laws, duped police and secretly lobbied governments, leak reveals (the uber files)

the baby killer (nestle infant formula scandal)

2 paths of bayer drug in 80's: riskier one steered overseas (hiv-risk contaminated blood product scandal)

global banks defy u.s. crackdowns by serving oligarchs, criminals and terrorists (fincen files)

the ultra-rich

eliminalia: a reputation laundromat for criminals

the fall of the god of cars (international fugitive carlos ghosn)

a u.s. billionaire took over a tropical island pension fund. then hundreds of millions of dollars allegedly went missing (cyprus confidential)

how the wealthiest avoid income tax (the irs files)

the haves and the have-yachts

madoff and his models (madoff ponzi scheme)

the ultra-rich: (allegedly) stolen antiquities

crime of the centuries

stolen treasure traders

a hunt for cambodia's looted heritage leads to top museums (pandora papers)

an art crime for the ages

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{helpful self improvement & self help podcasts ☆}

The "That Girl" Guide - in this podcast , sisters Paige Morris and Ellie Johnson give advice , tips etc guiding girls how to become their own "that girl" while on their own journey , giving updates on their personal life as well.

The Wellness Cafe - hosted by Trinity Tondeleir , is going to be "your go to Hot Girl Walk podcast". There the host uploads episodes about lifestyle , girl talk , wellness and much more. Updates every Wednesday.

Hot Girl Energy Podcast - hot girl tips , girl talk , advice , healthy habits , lifestyle , girl chats , all of it , you can find on this podcast. Hosted by Kaylie Stewart and updated every Tuesday , each episode is there to , as Kaylie herself says "remind you that you have the energy to become the best version of yourself and to live the healthy & balanced lifestyle you have always strived for".

Self Obsessed - on this podcast , youtuber and host Tam Kaur teaches you "everything society didn't want you to learn". Everything on self love , self help , confidence , self growth. As Tam says , on this podcast you'll find everything that will simplify your journey "closing the gap between your current self and your desired self". I also recommend you check her youtube channel if you haven't as she has that kind of content there as well and I think it could be very helpful to many.

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Becoming an Intelligent Woman

My Dears,

There is no greater goal than being a fine woman who is intelligent, kind, and elegant. As much as we all want to be described with these adjectives, it takes a great amount of discipline to get there. It is very doable only if you are ready to put in the work.

Here are steps you can add to your routine in the next 4 weeks that will make you 1% more intelligent than you were before. This is a process that should become a habit not a goal. It is long term, however, I want you to devote just 4 weeks into doing these steps first and recognize the changes that follow.

Watch documentaries: This is the easiest step, we all have access to Youtube. Youtube has a great number of content on art, history, technology, food, science etc that will increase your knowledge and pique your curiosity. I really did not know much about world history especially from the perspective of World war 1 & 2, the roaring 20s, Age of Enlightenment, Jazz era, monarchies etc but with several channels dedicated to breaking down history into easily digestible forms. I have in the last 4 weeks immersed myself into these documentaries. Here are a few I watched:

The fall of monarchies

The Entire History of United Kingdom

The Eight Ages of Greece

World War 1

World War 2

The Roaring '20s

The Cuisine of the Enlightenment

2. Read Classics: I recommend starting with short classics so that you do not get easily discouraged. Try to make reading easy and interesting especially if you struggle with finishing a book. Why classics? You see, if you never went to an exclusive private school in Europe or America with well crafted syllabus that emphasized philosophy, history, art, and literary classics, you might want to know what is felt like and for me this was a strong reason. Asides that, there is so much wisdom and knowledge available in these books. In these books, you gain insights to the authors mind, the historical context of the era, the ingenuity of the author, the hidden messages, and the cultural impact of these books. Most importantly, you develop your personal philosophy from the stories and lessons you have accumulated from the lives of the characters in the books you read. Here are classics to get you started:

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald

Candide by Voltaire

Paradise lost by John Milton

3. Study the lives of people who inspire you: I dedicate one month to each person that fascinates me. I read their biography (date of birth, background, death, influences, work, style, education, personal life) For this month, I decided to study Frank Lloyd Wright because I was fascinated by the Guggenheim Museum in New York. I began to read about his influence in American Architecture (Organic architecture, Prairie School, Usonian style), his tumultuous personal life, his difficult relationship with his mentor (Louis Sullivan), his most iconic works etc. By the end of the year I would have learned the ins and outs of people I am inspired by through books and documentaries. Here are other people I plan to learn more about:

Winston Churchill

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Ada Lovelace

Benjamin Franklin

Helen Keller

John Nash

Isabella Stewart Gardner

Caroline Herrera

Ernest Hemingway

Catherine the Great

Ann Lowe

My dears, I hope you enjoyed this read. I cannot wait to write more on my journey to becoming a fine woman. I urge you to do this for four weeks and see what changes you notice. Make sure to write as well, it is important to document your progress.

Cheers to a very prosperous 2024!