Residing in the Mind of Nine

50 mins of Exercise - Done

Right. So I'm back on track with my diet and exercise plans. Took presumably a month off because I've been too busy with end of school, graduation stuff, and other things. Because of my irregular working hours I just really couldn't do any exercises regularly which really sucks. I did however do whatever I could during the slow days when there wasn't much going on, but it wasn't regular enough to actually see any results. All I did was manage to keep a constant weight... but even then I don't think that could be very good in the long run.

Did manage to pick up another work out dvd (lol yay work out dvd's). "Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism" by Jillian Micheals. Funny thing is that before I wasn't so adamant about workout videos of any sort. After trying the 30Day Shred, it does give you some good insight on what you could do at home without much equipment. This is my big draw towards work out dvd's because the gym within my apartment complex has had broken equipment for about 5 years. Plyometrics are awesome. After this workout I can conclude that I'm not hardcore enough to do Insanity or P90X (YET).

BFBM is a good 50min Cardio workout that involves lots of plyometrics, and it seems like something I could feasibly do every other day and I will be able to see some good results after a month or so.... Challenge excepted? Oh definitely, hell yeah.

Also, I can reward myself afterwards with some Diablo 3 and not feel guilty about sitting on my ass for maybe a few hours straight...heehehee...

Of course, I'll be out and about too - Not going to be a complete shut in this summer that's for sure. Going to Longboard, work on my graphic design and hopefully be a really awesome Art Director by the end of the year, GO TO CONCERTS, EAT OUT, MAKE MONEY, EAT OU--*ahem*

I will feel better about myself before this year is done.

*thumbs up*

Oh god I'm so tired right now...

T-minus 4 Days...

Well, well, well. Sakura Con is finally around the corner! More or less excited about it because I finally get to get away from school and all responsibilities for a little while.

In terms of working out, I've pretty much ingrained a routine into my schedule: every other day, 30-45 mins, and if I can do some crunches, push-ups, and other stuff that doesn't require jumping around before bed time - lol

Still lost that 5-10lbs at least! If I had more time, I'd be out and running around my park because that was super effective in helping my metabolism... Nice weather is coming back after all.

It's been tough, I can say I've been slipping back and forth with old habits, and bouncing back to the new ones. I can at least say that this is a year long goal. Not just a three month or whatever before cosplay. I feel better about myself, and I want to continue that way.

It's actually been keeping my stress levels at bay for most of it. Pretty neat how a little physical activity can remedy that.

Ugh last weeks of school is driving me nuts! We've finally sent out our email campaign advertising our grad show out to our mentors, alumni and business peeps, I hope they'll get it and understand what's going on @_@ it's pretty funny. I don't want our joke to be lost - lol

I did the main typography for it 8D weee

In terms of cosplay:

Yasuri Nanami - 90% done! Yes. I just need to paint the wig, and make some little cloth armor bits, and I'm good.

Juvia Loxar - Pretty much all done. I need to curl a wig, but that shouldn't be too hard... ah wigs. Love/Hate relationship still stands.

Jedi - Pretty much done as well. Just need that important prop 8D and we're gold.

Woohooo!

Cosplay Cosplay Cosplay

WELL. There's only about 3 weeks or so before Sakura Con.

Panic Mode? Initiated.

So far I've got my pieces cut out for all my cosplays. Thanks to Someguy, I decided to go and try and make a Jedi cosplay for Sunday...hurrhurr, I don't know if I'll finish it, to be really honest. I should focus on the other items...

Yasuri Nanami (60-70% Done)
I've pretty much finished the black kimono yesterday. All I have to do is to hem the bottom, and then finish off the collar with some hand stitching. Other than that, I've got the purple thing to do, and then a few accessories that shouldn't take too long to make. I also ended up cutting the bangs for her as well. I really hope they don't look that derp. I suck at cutting wigs : (

Juvia (10%)
I haven't really gotten much done. All I did was find the right pattern, and cut out the main pieces. I need to cut her hat out, and I still haven't acquired the right fur trim for it. I really need to get on this. Ordered the wig earlier this month...I have my fingers crossed and I hope it'll arrive before the month is over... *cough* (okay, just as I typed that, I totally had a panic attack and though I HADN'T ordered it yet... but I did and it's been shipped. *phew*)

Jedi (Knight) (15%?)
Lol this cosplay. I sense it'll be incredibly fun. Heck I finished sewing the body of it last night and it was long and flowy. I love it. I ordered leggings already to go with it, too. Now I just need to figure out the back detailing and the shirt/tunic that goes on underneath. I'll probably have to buy myself a belt as well... I'll get around that tomorrow! And I'll buy a belt for Juvia as well while I'm at it!

I'm so glad there aren't any props this year to make. SO HAPPY. Well...maybe later in the year : P haha

OH yeah, I should make my belt and stuff out of wonderflex... yeah...

Level 3?

So, I decided to try level 3 yesterday after finishing that post. It was pretty brutal... and I liked it. Haha, now I sound like a masochist. Anyway, it had a lot more plyometrics involved; meaning more "explosive" jump movements, and resistance in movements. Which, makes everything more interesting than level 2. I think I had a hard time going through level 2 because it was pretty boring. That and it focused a lot on upper body strength, and that's not something I'm too keen on.

And today, as a result of level 3, my abs are SUPER SORE! Yay, progress I guess!

In level 3, I've noticed that it was mostly focused on abs, and upper thighs. There are still some upper body exercises like traveling push ups and stuff, but it didn't leave my shoulder's screaming like level 2 did. Also, I might still be doing some of these exercises in bad form (cost of not having a mirror to "look at yourself"). I will try to keep in that in mind and try not to strain anything. Nothing sucks more than a strained muscle injury >_<;

Ohhh I can feel the time just ticking away... >_< There's a lot of stuff I need to do.

I should put a list up of exactly what I need to do and then cross it off. lol back to the normal grind!

Steady.

It's been a while since I've been able to blog about my progress and what not. I hate neglecting blogs, but this time I'm really pressed on time. I'm still keeping up my "no snacking" mentality (though there has been some mishaps here and there, but during classes absolutely nothing). I've been exercising whenever I can as well. I decided to do Level 2 some more before going on to level 3. Level two is pretty brutal, and I've started doing sit ups and pushups before I go to sleep, no matter what time. A little of something is better than nothing on most days.

So it's been pretty steady. Still have lost that 5-10lbs earlier, and I think I can do another 5 before this month is over. YIISSS- lol. This isn't going to stop at Sakura Con. Though the only thing I'm disappointed in is that I don't look any different : |

Finally started the actual sewing bit on cosplay. We had an official workshop day yesterday, and I can say that we got some solid work done. I've compiled a list earlier today of what exactly I need to do. Funnily enough, I added another cosplay to my list for this year... Oh man, this is going to be interesting. Final month, and there will be more money spent towards this cause.

Not to mention that this is my final month of school (sorta), and I've got a few major projects + the presentations to finish up! Where did all my time go?!

I should take some pictures and post them up. lol I'm excited, exhausted, and scared that my time will just... evaporate.