I've been cramming in some study these past few weeks and I found that I lose interest and concentration very quickly.. especially since I've was trying to figure out a Respiratory lecture for 7 hours straight!

Lately, my daily ritual consists of waking up, going to the library with Matt, studying our buns off, coming home, doing some more study and dozing off on the couch. I figured that it's really time to change my bad, unhealthy habit.

1. I studied in the kitchen, aside from having the food distractions, it's not so bad.
2. I have actually been eating small meals throughout the day for a week now, to keep my metabolism up and to keep me alert and to provide my over worked brain with the much needed glucose! Oh and it works out well in my weight loss plan.. ) Lost 1.5 Kg this week for sitting around all day!
3. Set your self the same play list preferably using several instrumental songs.. best for study! No sing-alongs!
4. Take regular break, 5-10 minute per hour is enough however, make sure you have a proper break at some point. Do some stretches!
5. Be productive on your break. With what little time I had yesterday, I did a 30 minute yoga session and had a nice hot shower. It was so refreshing and I was really productive after :)
6. Remember that the happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thought - Marcus Aurelies. Don't be depressed that you haven't seen your friends in weeks or that you are studying alone in a cold, deserted kitchen, Think about the result :)

Hope this helps with your study! :)

xoxo
Thia

So It's official, I will be going to Indonesia for my cousins' wedding. TWO of them! In the space of 1 week! It's going to be amazing! I was brought up there and moved to Australia when I was 10 years old. I haven't been back in TWO years! Just thinking about it makes me smile...

However, there is one problem.. I tend to let my self go a little during exam periods.. actually lately I have let my self go a lot... It really is time to shape up. Don't get me wrong, I love my body.. I'll never ever be stick thin nor would I ever want to. It suits some people but just not me. I love my curves :) I just think I could tone them up a little.. especially since winter is approaching and you know how people get during winter..

Speaking of indonesia, I just had a blast from the past earlier this morning! I ate one of my favourite childhood food.. It's these Marie biscuits by a company called REGAL. I don't know if anyone has ever had them.. but it's better than milk and cookies. You have them with warm milk and if you took it out on time, it'd be crunchy and crumbly on top with non-sickening softness underneath... if you ever get you hands on these.... 

Back on exercising, I am going to do daily updates about my exercise routine and photograph/let you know about my progress cause that's something that I always like to see with other people too.. results. Also It would be a great motivator for me and maybe for you too. It'll be black on white and I'd be forced to do it even when I don't feel like it hahaha.

What's on Today?

So today, I will be going for a 30 minutes run followed by 30 minutes of yoga/pilates. I love yoga and pilates!!! I once went and did it for 3 days straight and lost ONE DRESS SIZE! it was amazing... but man did my body hurt in the end.. It was the longest DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) that I've ever had! 

Let me know how you're doing for exercises!

Thia
xoxo