#pilates challenge

[fitforestfairy]

Day 5 of the 5-Day Pilates plan by Madeleine Abeid!

I’m happy I did all of the 5 days. This workout was certainly a killer! Never underestimate the power of a good, short, effective workout.

Getting ready to go for a nature walk with a friend and her (plus another friend´s) dogs 🌱 🐕

[fitnessmantram]

Strength and Muscle Building Workout #shorts #muscle #strength #fitnessm...

 Elevate Your Fitness Journey take this 28-Day Wall Pilates Challenge

[malusokay]

Learning to love yourself 𝜗𝜚˚⋆

Celebrate yourself. Every accomplishment deserves to be acknowledged, no matter how big or small. Stop putting yourself down by thinking that you don't deserve to celebrate your achievements just because others have accomplished "greater things." Also, there is so much fun in hyping small wins; call your girlfriend, bake a cake, and enjoy yourself!!

Invest time in things that you love. Doing what makes you happy is essential for your mental health. It's so important to pursue one's small and simple pleasures without the intention of turning them into profit!!

Boundaries and relationships. Learn to say no, define and set boundaries, question your current relationships and friendships, and distance yourself from people who make you feel unloved or worthless.

Allow yourself to grow. Let go of the notion that you are undeserving of growth. Acknowledge the past for what it is, learn from it, and grow from it.

Refelct. Getting to know yourself deeply is key to self-love; journaling is a great way to reflect. Ask yourself questions, question your habits, observe how you respond in certain situations, etc...

Trust yourself and your intuition. Listen to yourself, and don't dismiss the small cues that your inner voice gives you!!

Care for yourself. It is not selfish to look after yourself. Start exercising, eat balanced and healthy, stay hydrated, educate yourself, read complex literature, consume media mindfully, prioritise your sleep and routines, care for your skin and hair...

Be patient. Self-love takes time; you must slowly unpack and unlearn past habits, confront uncomfortable thoughts and memories, and gain a deep understanding of yourself. Give yourself time and approach this as a journey to enjoy. <3

You guys ALWAYS ask about self-love and confidence, sooo I hope this can be a little helpful to some of you and as always, please feel free to share your own suggestions and tips in the comments!! ♡

love ya ･:*₊‧౨ৎ

[nenelonomh]

how to stay motivated long-term

trust, me i know that long-term motivation and consistency is hard. long-term motivation might be difficult to maintain, but there are effective techniques to help you stay focused and determined. whether you're seeking personal ambitions, academic achievements, or professional success, here are some strategies to help encourage motivation:

understand the reason behind your goal ☆ does your goal contribute to personal growth or meaningful relationships? ☆ how does your goal impact others? ☆ is your goal meaningful to you? if your goal lacks meaning, it may be hard to maintain motivation.

positive and negative motivation motivation can come from different places ☆ positive motivation: the desire to experience pleasure ☆ negative motivation: the desire to avoid something (an outcome) both types of motivation have their place, so learn to recognise what type fits in where.

set up systems use your initial motivation to set up structures: ☆ create routines, systems and habits that help you towards your goal even when your motivation fluctuates ☆ when your emotions wane, rely on these systems and disciplines to maintain momentum

break down goals ☆ tackle one goal at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed ☆ set achievable milestones and celebrate each step forward ☆ keep the momentum going by focusing on manageable tasks

validate good work ☆ give yourself a little reward, or thank yourself, for completing hard tasks ☆ this reinforces motivation and encourages effort

remember--motivation isn't in a constant state, it ebbs and flows. these small tips will help to stay motivated. i'm going to provide more information in upcoming posts, and i will link them here once they are published.

luck on your journey ❤️

[deepestdelulu]

Learning to love yourself ౨ৎ

Celebrate yourself. Every accomplishment deserves to be acknowledged, no matter how big or small. Stop putting yourself down by thinking that you don't deserve to celebrate your achievements just because others have accomplished "greater things." Also, there is so much fun in hyping small wins; call your girlfriend, bake a cake, and enjoy yourself!!

Invest time in things that you love. Doing what makes you happy is essential for your mental health. It's so important to pursue one's small and simple pleasures without the intention of turning them into profit!!

Boundaries and relationships. Learn to say no, define and set boundaries, question your current relationships and friendships, and distance yourself from people who make you feel unloved or worthless.

Allow yourself to grow. Let go of the notion that you are undeserving of growth. Acknowledge the past for what it is, learn from it, and grow from it.

Refelct. Getting to know yourself deeply is key to self-love; journaling is a great way to reflect. Ask yourself questions, question your habits, observe how you respond in certain situations, etc...

Trust yourself and your intuition. Listen to yourself, and don't dismiss the small cues that your inner voice gives you!!

Care for yourself. It is not selfish to look after yourself. Start exercising, eat balanced and healthy, stay hydrated, educate yourself, read complex literature, consume media mindfully, prioritise your sleep and routines, care for your skin and hair...

Be patient. Self-love takes time; you must slowly unpack and unlearn past habits, confront uncomfortable thoughts and memories, and gain a deep understanding of yourself. Give yourself time and approach this as a journey to enjoy. <3

[ros3ybabe]

60 Day Challenge 🎀

Hi lovelies <3

I've decided I'm going to start a 60-day challenge because from Nov 1st to Dec 31st, we have about 60 days, but starting a little early gives me some leeway for holidays and all that fun stuff.

I'm going to choose 5 habits to do daily in some form or another to keep me on track with what I want to accomplish by the end of the year. I will give examples of things that will satisfy each habit because every levels and time allowance vary by day and I don't want to be too harsh on myself!

Habit 1: Physical Fitness

: gym workout, walking, at home pilates, workout class, stretching, etc

Habit 2: Studying Japanese

: work in an app, textbook work, listening to a podcast/music, italki lesson, flashcards, etc

Habit 3: Reading

: a physical or digital version of a book, either fiction or non fiction/self help

Habit 4: Meditation

: 5 or more minutes of guided meditation

Habit 5: Self Care

: morning + night journaling, skincare, hair care, etc

I will do these things daily, and fit them in to my routines so that I can end the year feeling accomplished. I will update daily, with tomorrow being the first day of the challenge! Here's to ending the year off strong <3

til next time lovelies 🩷

[prettieinpink]

HOW TO CREATE AN ENERGISING MORNING ROUTINE

WAKE UP EARLIER. Waking up early looks different for a lot of us, and i’m not going to reccomend waking up at 5am for a lot of us. Whatever time you wake up now, I would suggest waking up 30 minutes or so earlier and see how you feel. 

If you feel like you really need those 30 minutes to sleep, then use it sleeping. Whatever time makes you feel like you are at the best, is the perfect time for you. It does take some trial and error to find this time, but it’s worth it. 

Another thing, I generally wouldn’t suggest waking up past 10am. If you sleep in a little too much, you do become a bit sluggish during the first hours of your day, but whatever works for you. 

SUNLIGHT FIRST THING. Going outside, a hot girl walk or simply opening your windows to allow the sun to come in helps our body to become awake. Natural sunlight is a sign to our bodies that we need to start the day. 

This also promotes a healthy rise in cortisol to support our mood, focus and energy. This natural increase in cortisol helps with melatonin production in the evening, which improves the quality of your sleep.

Exposure to unnatural light can disrupt this rhythm, so it’s best to stay away from any devices and turn off of your lights before and after you wake up. Ideally, an hour after you wake up, should be spent device-free. (aside from alarms or setting habit tasks) 

NO PROCESSED, CAFFEINATED OR SUGARY FOODS, before you have a proper meal. When we eat these foods before a nutritious meal, it can lead to a spike in cortisol and blood sugar levels first thing in the morning, which leads to crashing in the afternoon after the spike goes down. 

When we eat after we wake up, it stabilises our blood sugar levels and replenishes ourselves after our fast. If need to be, meal prep the night before so you can have a quick and easy breakfast. As long as it properly fuels your body. 

GENTLE EXERCISES. You’ve just woken up, so you don’t want to rush your body into something too hardcore until you feel like you’re fully awake. Gentle exercises could mean stretching, a light walk or if you’re feeling a bit energised, pilates. 

SET INTENTIONS. Set the theme for how you want to feel at the start of the day, during and end. It doesn’t have to be something productive, but a feeling that you want to achieve and maximise and use that feeling in what you do. 

For ex. In the morning, I want to feel calm. During the day, I want to feel productive. At the end of the day, I want to feel accomplished. 

SHORT TO-DO LISTS! To-do lists that are more than 3 major tasks usually are unmanageable. While you can break down those 3 major tasks, try to avoid having more than 3 major tasks. 

If you do have more than 3, consider moving them into a different date if its not urgent or cutting that task completely if its not urgent and unimportant. How you assess the urgency and importance of your tasks is up to you, as you know what productivity means to you. 

Remember the basics as well, such as hydration, mindfullness, and at least one fun activity in the morning. Thank you so much for the support, even while I was a bit inactive <3

[digitalgirlguide]

KIMMY'S DIGITAL DIARY

Life got so much better once I stopped caring so much what other people think of me. The only person I have to impress is myself, and everything else will fall into place.

I'm not worried on anybody else's success, I'm focused on mine.

I'm not focusing on what I lack, I'm focusing on gratitude for what I have and what's to come

I'm practicing discipline and staying on track with my glow up non-negotiables

what's in?

reading for 15 minutes a day

going to the gym & staying fit

comfort soups

being grateful for future you

what's out?

self deprecating jokes

not making smart goals

making excuses

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO:

[glitteraddams]

LEAH KATEB AS A BESTFRIEND/CRUSH - HCS

(black fem reader) 🐈‍⬛

- would say you two should couples up but play it off as a joke

- always insist on zipping your bodycon sets up, likes to play and smack your ass when shes done

- makes you breakfast everyday in the villa

- could say how any person you coupled up with rubbed her the wrong way just out of jealously

- subtly spoils you. if you said you liked her necklace or shoes, she always insists on giving it to you

- loves to match with you

- best believe she gives a stank face to the girls you laugh a little too hard with

[huellitaa]

☀️🎀 princess project: get out of this mess!

so, i've been going through a lot lately. i recently found out i've been betrayed by my closest friends, i'm currently in an insane sapphic situationship with a girl who i'm ridiculously obsessed with, i've been overworking myself to the bone, i'm alone, my reputation is trashed, and i'm literally fucked in every area possible.

and yet, i persist! 🫶🎀

ever since summer 2022, the worst year and worst period of my life to date, i vowed to never let another summer go to waste. of course, looking back on it, it taught me so many irreplaceable and valuable lessons and was not a waste in the slightest but a necessary journey for me to get where i am today.

june is in five days. and that means so is summer. and i will stick to my promise, even if i'm in the worst place possible right now. i will never give up. i'm like a pretty pink cockroach. you try to get rid of me and i come back even more infuriating than the first time. ♡

this summer is going to be my summer. i don't care what happens. i promised myself an amazing summer and that's exactly what i'm going to get, whatever happens. and i want my beautiful girls in my phone (all of you) to do the exact same; so i present to you, the summer princess project! ☀️🎀🫶

i am gonna be using this project like my diary throughout the summer, and it's gonna be holding me accountable, too. i'll be releasing new updates on the princess project every day so keep an eye out for those if you're interested in listening to me ramble for ages ♡

this is mainly just a project for me, but you're more than welcome to join in with me and we can keep ourselves pretty and productive all summer ♡

──★ ˙ ̟🎀 summer goals! ~

☀️𓂃 ࣪ ˖ eliminating laziness: productivity!

⊹˚. 💬 improve my social skills!

🎀𓂃 ࣪˖ solidify my self concept!

⊹˚. 🧁 fix my attention span!

──★ ˙ ̟🎀 sunday 26.5.24

🗒🎀𓂃 ࣪˖ today's to do!

☀️ mental

journal and get your head together, figure out what's going on and where the fuck we're going from here

had a mental breakdown to my parents. oddly therapeutic actually

🎀 physical

shower and wash hair

🧁 academic

nothing here ♡

💬 social

had an argument with and cut off my ex friend group !!

🎀 leisure

redid my girlblogger den ~

decorated photo walls

binge watched gossip girl

had a girly self care video game night

all my love, and i look forward to sharing my summer with you all 🫶🎀✨️

[futurememor1es]

apps every girlblogger should have ♡

♡ pinterest - my #1 favourite. you can find anything on there. you can save your interests on little boards. my safe space <3

♡ pinterest shuffles - powered by pinterest. create collages from pinterest pictures, and post them! love this, but it's not supported on all devices.

♡ landing - great alternative for shuffles, but has less photos to choose from so you usually have to add them yourself.

♡ study bunny - the cutest app for studing. you get coins when you study, and with them you can buy stuff for your bunny. you can also see your study stats. so motivating and cute!

♡ picsart - a great app for image editing, very easy to use too!

♡ duolingo - such a fun way to learn a language! bite-sized lessons, so not a lot of commitment is needed. i currently have a streak of 555 days of learning french <3

♡ structured - this one is for the extremely productive girls. you can plan your whole day so easily with this!

♡ acloset - remember the dress up scene in clueless? this is it, inside your phone. i've tried like all the digital closet apps out there, and this is the best in my opinion.

♡ libby - all the free audio- and e-books you could ever wish for. use this one constantly, it's so good!

♡ goodreads - to track books you've read and want to read. you can also rate books and read other peoples ratings!

⋆ ˚｡ ⋆୨♡୧⋆ ˚｡ ⋆

might add something later if i find something new. have an amazing day, love you ♡

[nodalstudies]

glow up with me ·∗ˈ‧₊° 60 day challenge!

i wanted to start a 60 day challenge bc tracking my daily progress/healthy habits helps me romanticize my life and stay consistent :-) i love sharing this online space with everyone, too, so feel free to join me <3

rules

🖇️ reblog/reply to this post with 3 valuable parts of your life that you want to give energy to! mine are academics, physical health, and spiritual growth <3

🖇️ every day, post what you did to invest in those goals :) like 1 hr studying, working out, etc.

🖇️ use & follow #nodalchallenge to see my and others’ progress :)

🖇️ join by friday, april 5th!

prizes???

🧸 1st & 2nd place in consistency by june 4th will get a custom pinterest moodboard and spotify playlist :)

[ellejos]

75 DAYS HARD CHALLENGE: DAY I

Previously I announced that I will begin the 75 Days Hard Challenge at the first of July. For anyone unfamiliar, the Challenge takes 75 Days and follows these daily rules:

Choose a diet and follow it (without cheat meals or alcohol)

Complete two 45-minute workouts daily (one needs to be outside no matter the weather)

Drink a gallon of water every day

Read 10 pages of nonfiction

Take progress pictures

If you skip or miss a task you must start over

Things you should know:

I decided to try this challenge because I want to improve my mental toughness and physical fitness (also I want to prove to myself that I am consistent). It's probably not for everyone, so there is also a soft version of this challenge called 75 Days Soft Challenge.

I prepared for this challenge a month in advance. I tried out what diet suits me the most without craving cheat meals, decided on what books I want to read and what kind of workouts are the best for me.

I don't want to bother you with a daily follow up of my challenge, but please consider I'll try to do an update every 1-2 weeks.

"All great things have small beginnings."

My current routine on this challenge varies from day to day because I do work shifts but there are a few things that stay consistent during this challenge:

Diet:

I decided to do IF with a 16:8 ratio. I start eating at 10am and have my last meal at 6pm. Mostly low carb, high protein. No meat, no sugar, limited dairy. Please consider that every human is different and what may work for me, won't do it for you. I decided to become vegetarian a month ago and I don't regret it yet.

2. Workouts:

I am not an athlete. Therefore two heavy workouts a day would cause me injuries. I'm taking a 45 minutes outdoor walk everyday and the second workout is whatever suits my day the most. For example on Mondays I'm going to a yoga class, therefore this will be my second workout.

3. Hydration:

To be honest, I had to change this one a bit. I'm drinking one black coffee every morning and I'm also having a tea before I go to sleep. This intake plus a gallon of water would be too much for my body. I decided to drink 3 Liters of water everyday and the missing 0,7 liters will be tea and black coffee. I'm not drinking anything else for the duration of this challenge. No soft drinks, no alcohol, no milk (except for coconut milk for my overnight oats).

4. my non-fiction reading list:

Patrick Lencioni - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Dale Carnegie - How to Win Friends and Influence People

Yuval Harari - Homo Deus

Yuval Harari - 21 Lessons for the 21 Century

Daniel Kahneman - Thinking Fast and Slow

James Clear - Atomic Habits

Robert Greene - The 48 Laws of Power

Robert Greene - The Art of Seduction

Erich Fromm - The Art of Loving

Oliver Burkeman - Four Thousands Weeks

James Carse - Finite and Infinite Games

Seneca - Letters from a Stoic

Plato - Allegory of the Cave

5. last but not least - the progress picture:

I hate taking pictures, so I won't really share them but I made a folder on my phone and taking the photo is the first thing I'm doing in the morning to get it off my list.

Bisous!

[rebellenotes]

i need to act as if my life is a video game so i dont spiral into depr3ssion so i made a 30 day challenge lol. im gonna log it on here starting from tomorrow!!! and here it is if u wanna try it too. i literally just came up w it so idk if it's... doable?? but i tried to make it as self-compassionate and realistic as possible. tag it with "rebelle 30 day demure challenge" if u do it so i can see!!

rebelle's 30 day DEMURE glow-up challenge ♡₊ ⊹

workout:

at least 30 minutes of exercise (dancing, strength training, yoga, walking, etc.)

hydration:

drink 2 liters of water :3 stay hydrated, pookie.

mindful eating:

focus on whole, yummy (healthy, if that's what you want) foods, but no stressing over it! it’s not about restricting (*≧ω≦) it's okay to treat yourself~ be mindful of what you eat, but don’t obsess <3 we're not falling back into unhealthy eating habits! if this is too hard for u if you have a history of obsessing over diets, literally skip this part and just eat normally.

skincare routine:

morning and night: cleanse, moisturize, and don’t forget your sunscreen in the morning (✿◠‿◠)

active hobby:

dedicate 30 minutes to a hobby that brings you joy (writing, djing, playing with your cats) (^o^) no passive stuff like scrolling social media !! (i mean you can doomscroll but not during your allocated 30 minute hobby time!!)

mindfulness/gratitude:

spend 5-10 minutes meditating, journaling, or reflecting on things you're grateful for (✿´‿`) orrrr if ur like me just write down random thoughts in a notebook, it doesn't have to be so serious!!

progress photo:

take a cute daily pic to track your progress. it's about celebrating little changes, not perfection!

limit screen time before bed:

reduce screen use 30 minutes before sleeping to get that good beauty sleep (✿◠‿◠) maybe read book instead or tire out ur pets so they sleep through the night (and let you sleep through the night too)

track record for reflection:

log days when you couldn’t finish all tasks, but use it as a time to reflect! no guilt~ remind yourself: "tomorrow is a new day!" (•‿•)/ this is for preventing fear of failure ending up in giving up altogether. it's a marathon, not a sprint!!

[ros3ybabe]

My "60" Challenge Revamp 🩷

Hello Lovelies!

I have decided to revamp my 60-day challenge into a 35-day challenge! I am committing to a handful of habits to start 2025 on the right foot! I am going to switch up the habits very minor, but I am excited to start this as of Wednesday, Nov 27th! (tomorrow for me)

Here are the habits:

Habit 1: Physical Fitness - gym workout, stretching, YouTube video workout, workout class, walking, etc

Habit 2: Studying Languages - Japanese, Spanish, or Korean - italki lesson, textbook work, podcast or music, flashcards, app work, tv, etc

Habit 3: Reading - physical or digital version, can be self-help/nonfiction or fiction, no daily minimum

Habit 4: Meditation - guided meditation of 5 or more minutes

Habit 6: Self Care - includes journaling in the morning and night, skincare in the morning and at night, hair care routine, everything shower, sometimes even basic hygiene depending on my energy for the day

Here is some extra stuff I will be loosely keeping track of:

water intake - aiming for 100mL daily

protein intake - minimum 80g daily

social media time - aiming for no more then 2 hours a day (tiktok, insta, snap, facebook - YouTube, tumblr, and reddit don't count)

sleep - hours of sleep I've gotten, aiming for 6+ hours a night

I want to honestly overhaul the current way I've been living my life as it has not been very fulfilling or motivating lately. I will be tracking most of this via apps on my phone as that is the most accessible for me. I look forward to beginning this tomorrow!

til next time lovelies <3

[digitalgirlguide]

You're royalty so start acting like it.

you have to wake up every morning and be committed to being 'her'.

picture yourself as the belle of the ball, radiating confidence and grace everywhere you go.

👑 Elevated Beauty and Hygiene Secrets:

Start your day with a lavish skincare ritual, embracing the transformative power of taking care of the face you put out to the world. i personally like to add in serums, masks and gua sha to my routine

👑 Timeless Dressing and Styling Wisdom:

get clothes that scream timeless, with wardrobe essentials such as the classic little black dress, a pristine white blouse, and tailored pants (jeans too!). the colours are up to you! it doesn't have to be beige. my personal colour palette is filled with pinks,browns and sage green

adorn yourself with statement accessories - find pieces that are unique to YOU

👑 Fitness Aspirations:

find a fitness routine you like and stick to it. whether it's a mix of pilates, weight training, HIIT, etc. find something you love and keep doing it. move your body on a daily basis!

Cherish yourself with the reverence befitting a true sovereign, and witness the world bend to your presence. You embody the very soul of life's grand tapestry, woven with threads of inner majesty and cultivated elegance.