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December 26, 2018
#100AbChallenge Begins Jan 1st. You in?
This is the biggest challenge we’ve EVER done. I’m personally committing to doing 100 reps of a unique ab exercise every single day, for 30 days. And guess what? I’m going to go the extra extra EXTRA mile and give you something I have NEVER EVER done before.
I’ll be uploading 30 workout videos in 30 days.
YUP.
1 video for day, per move.
Ambitious. But I’m gonna do it. Because I don’t want to hear ANY excuse for you to not join in! So, if you’re ready to commit, go in the comments right now and type “I’M IN!”
Here’s the challenge:
WHEN:
Jan 1 to Jan 30
WHAT:
Do 100 reps of the ab exercise listed for the day! Whether it’s all 100 reps in one go, or 10 sets of 10 reps – doesn’t matter. JUST FINISH IT.
Take a before picture on Jan 1 and an after picture on Jan 30! As long as you’re eating clean and drinking tons of water, you will see and feel a difference at the end of the challenge! Use #100abchallenge if you post anything along your journey! This will help us all stay motivated and connected!
WHERE:
Anywhere! You can do all these moves with no equipment! Print out this printable above and hang it on your wall and also head over to YouTube.com/Blogilates to watch my daily video showing you EXACTLY how to do each move! I’ll also suffer through the 100 reps with you!
AHHH!!! Are you ready!!?? This is SO EXCITING! I AM PUMPED! I’ve never done 100 reps of a lot of these moves, so I am curious to see how I will do! Also, if you want me to collab with a particular person, comment below and tell me who!
GOOD LUCK!!! Now, type “I’m in!” and share this post with at least 1 friend!
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December 19, 2018
THE LEGIT CUTEST 2019 Printable Calendars!
Hey guys!
Every new year means – a new chance – another 365 days – to live out your best life! I love visualizing my year out on paper, so having calendars hanging on my wall is super key to staying organized and on top of my plans! Because I want you to have a productive year too – we made these super cute monthly calendars, desktop wallpapers, and phone backgrounds for you to download and print…FOR FREE!
Please share them with as many friends as you want. Yay hope you love!
2019 MONTHLY CALENDARS
Click to download full PDF pack
DESKTOP WALLPAPERS
2019 PHONE BACKGROUNDS
Which background is your favorite!!?? I really love how mystical September us! But January also feels so fresh and so clean CLEAN!
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December 10, 2018
2 minutes before I went on stage, I ripped up my speech.
My dad once said…”You have 3 choices. You can either be a doctor, a lawyer, or…a failure.”
I didn’t like any of them. So I wrote in my own answer to that multiple choice question.
I spent 2 days struggling to write my acceptance speech for one of the biggest achievement awards of my life. But…just a couple minutes before I stepped on stage, I ripped it up. I decided to speak from the heart.
To be honored with the Digital Influencer Award in front of so many people I respect and admire – directors, actors, writers, authors, singers, and fellow creators I’ve watched for so many years – my body was shaking, my heart was racing, but my soul was flying.
Choosing to follow my passion was scary. I tried to ignore it, but as the days passed on, my heart became more hollow, more fragile, and more lost. I wanted badly to make my parents happy, but I didn’t know how it would be possible if I wanted to be fulfilled too. There were times I even thought of ending it all…
Eventually, my soul couldn’t take it anymore…so I took a risk…on myself, on my family, and on my future. I dropped out of Organic Chemistry, sabotaged my perfect Pre-Med record, and followed my heart to where I am today.
If you grew up Asian American, you’ve probably heard this story. Maybe you ARE this story. Perhaps you’re still trying to figure out YOUR story.
My parents gave me an extremely rough time growing up, but I owe it to them for igniting this INTENSE fire inside me. Their blockades taught me how to FIGHT HARD for what I wanted. We still have a lot to work through, but I love them so much for helping me become the woman I am today.
Thank you Kore Asian Media for this incredible honor and for bringing together so many inspiring people in our community for a moment to stop, dress up real fancy, and celebrate! Thank you to my fellow creators for your genuine friendship and enthusiastic support. And thank you to YOU GUYS, my POPsters – you are the reason why I’m living my actual dream. THANK YOU.
2018, what a year.
Now…here are some photos from this year’s Unforgettable Gala at the Beverly Hilton, which honestly feels like prom – but like, MUCH MUCH BETTER :)
Me holding my award! It’s so pretty! And actually, dangerously sharp!
On the cover of this year’s KORE Magazine with some VERY influential people in our community!
Here’s me on the Red Carpet wearing my Sherri Hill ballgown. Guess what? IT HAS POCKETS.
Sam Tsui and Jen Chae (Frmheadtotoe) presenting the Digital Influencer Award to me on stage! So special to have my friends there with me for such a special moment.
Incredibly honored to share the same stage as author of my favorite book series, Crazy Rich Asians! Yay go Kevin Kwan, John M. Chu, and the cast of CRA!
Me and da hubs! He didn’t want to go on the red carpet but I made him :)
Friends. Casey Breves, Sam Tsui, me, Sam Livits, Jason Chen and Lucia Liu.
Ballgown life with Jen! Can we wear ballgowns all the time!!??
Okay Jeannie Mai and Mama Mai are HILARE. I can’t even.
Eugene Lee Yang basically winning red carpet fashion.
And finally, Sam Tsui being the friend we all need.
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December 9, 2018
“The Enchanted Oasis” – our official wedding film!
You guys…Sam and I are SOOOOOOOOO excited to invite you to The Enchanted Oasis. Watch our wedding film above and come relive the magic that happened in the desert on October 6th, 2018! Eeeeee!
I’ve been meaning to do a wedding recap for a LONG LONG time, but things got super crazy after the wedding. (I mean, we still haven’t gone on our honeymoon yet!) We are still getting used to calling each other “husband” and “wife” – but every time we do it, we can’t help but smile and say “Can you believe…!!??” 2 months into our marriage and over 10 years into our relationship you guys! I’m grateful that everything still feels super fresh!
Okay, ready for our wedding photo story? Let’s begin!
The morning began with me getting ready in the Master Suite at the Solomon Estate in Rancho Mirage, CA. I felt like a princess in a modern day castle! I mean, there’s a palm tree growing in the master bath for goodness sake! A PALM TREE. Oh there’s a jacuzzi, a sauna, and 2 toilets in there too. The bathroom alone is like the size of my ENTIRE first apartment x 3. Ha!
Here’s my sister Jackelyn and I taking a moment to Instagram Story our Tieks! I mean, gotta capture every moment! We’re using my Galia Lahav veil as a backdrop.
This is when I sat my mom, sister, and Sam’s mom down to give them personal cards, hand carved hangers, and robes to wear for the getting ready part of the day! Apparently I’m a really good writer because everyone is crying.
Jackelyn got these wooden hangers hand made from a vendor on Etsy! How cool right?
I love this shot. It’s me, mom and sis having a special moment before we put on our dresses.
Perspective. The train is REALLY long on my Galia Lahav dress, but you really don’t understand HOW long until you see it next to the other non-bridal dresses. There’s enough tulle for me to live in for the rest of my life.
These are my wedding shoes from Badgely Mischka! They have platform on them too, so they’re not THAT uncomfortable. There are rhinestones all around the shoe which made them SUPER glamorous (plus I love the rose gold sole which matches my ring), however, I did not know that rhinestones + tulle was going to be the worst idea ever for walking. The stones kept catching onto the inside tulle of my dress and made it nearly impossible to walk down the stairs and then down the aisle! It even ripped part of my dress. But oh well! Whatcha gonna do!?
The ceremony dress. This is the Ms. Elle from Galia Lahav, custom designed to have a deep v cut in the front as well as side cut outs.
It’s always so cool to see something go from concept to completion.
THAT TRAIN THO.
Didn’t think I was extra? Well now you know!
Meanwhile, Sam and Sir George played in their matching tuxedos!
Sam’s dad, his best man, Sam, and my dad getting ready for the big moment! Doesn’t everyone look so dapper?
Yes, Sir George sure thinks so, while posing all casual on top of a medieval leather bound book.
Here was the entry way with the welcome sign I wrote! If you get satisfaction from watching people write calligraphy, check out this video I hastily made just hours before we headed out to the venue!
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November 30, 2018
Your December Workout Calendar!
Hey guys!
HAPPY DECEMBER! Before we get into workout stuff…IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
I wanted to let you know that the live world wide PREMIERE of “The Enchanted Oasis”, our official wedding video, is happening THIS SUNDAY December 2nd at 9AM PST on YouTube.com/Blogilates!
Please mark your calendar and come watch it with me and Sam live at 9AM PST this Sunday! I’ll be commenting in real time and watching with you. AHHH I cannot wait for you to see it and relive the most magical day of our lives with us!
Next up, the December Workout Calendar!
It is the last month before 2019 – so instead of waiting til Jan 1 to start getting fit, START NOW! That means on Jan 1, you’ll be a month ahead of EVERYONE else! Here’s your plan:
SUNDAY: Angelic Arms – working your upper body!
MONDAY: Beautiful Booty – we’ll work butt, hamstrings and all things backside!
TUESDAY: Peaceful PIIT – cardio and fat burning time.
WEDNESDAY: Cheerful Core – abs, abs, abs.
THURSDAY: Festive Full Body – let’s pull it all together for a total body sesh.
FRIDAY: Reflect & Recharge – rest day.
SATURDAY: Glistening Glutes – booty and leg time!
If you’re new around here, this is how it goes!
Click on the hi res link to download the calendar and print it out for your wall!
Head over to blogilates.com/calendar and click on the videos of the day. It’ll take you directly to the YouTube video!
Do each video once (unless otherwise stated)
Check off as you go!
OKAY HAVE A DAZZLING DECEMBER! And see you on Sunday for the world wide premiere for “The Enchanted Oasis”! AHHHHH!!!
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November 27, 2018
What I’d look like if I had the “perfect” body throughout history…
Sometimes, I stare at myself in the mirror and I wonder how I would look if I had a “perfect” body, like the ones I see splashed all over magazines and on the explore page of Instagram. But…what if it wasn’t 2018? What would my “ideal” body look like then?
So, I decided to find out.
Here’s what I’d look like if I had the “perfect” body throughout history.
Mid 2010s-2018:
Small waist, big butt butts, wide hips, tiny waists, and full lips are in! There is a huge surge in plastic surgery for butt implants thanks to Instagram models posting “belfies”. 
November 26, 2018
Try this Hike HIIT! (Perfect workout for Sagittarius babes)
Happy Sagittarius season!
This is the final zodiac workout in our series! It’s a great one for my Sag babes but also, just a fantastic one for the rest of us because it turns your hike into a HIIT workout! If you don’t have a mountain laying around by your house – no worries! I made this doable on the treadmill too. NO EXCUSES!
Your Sweat Horoscope:
Because adventure is in your DNA, your workout has to be something that will surprise you and take you off the beaten path. You have a “conquer the world” kind of spirit, you love to see new places, try new things, and a little competition is something you find very appealing. So, take your workout outdoors! You’re going to find more motivation OUTSIDE of the gym.
Your workout: Not your average hike! In this routine, you’re going to need a hike with a path that will allow you to do things like lunges and jumping jacks. (If you don’t have a hike near you, you can actually do this on your treadmill! Just make sure to have it on an incline!) We’re going to turn your hike into a hike-HIIT! Make sure you have your timer on you so you know when to switch moves!
MPH listed for people doing this on a treadmill.
Print this out or screenshot it on your phone! Have a timer handy.
Here are what the moves look like in case you’re unsure!
Walking lunges
Step forward, switching legs and keep your front knee bend at a 90 degree angle!
Jumping Jacks
You’ll need to do these off the treadmill, or in place on your hike!
Dead Man Walking
Keep it low! To decrease intensity, bring your hands to your hips and/or stay a bit higher.
Sashay Left & Right
Remember ballet class as a kid!? Okay, if not, then just imagine you’re taking a wide step to one side and then hop up so that both feet touch underneath you, then land wide again!
You can get this plus all my other pins on Pinterest! Hope you enjoyed the workout. You can find all of my Zodiac Workouts below!
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
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October 31, 2018
Your November Workout Plan
Hey guys!
Are you ready to begin the season of gratefulness? November is usually all about sweaters, squashes, slowing down, family, and eating! Between it all, let’s remember to take care of ourselves too. Nourish your body with good exercise, great food, and time to chill out and stretch out.
This month, I have prepared a workout calendar for you as well as a stretch of the day calendar. Try your best to do both. Your body and your mind will THANK YOU.
First up, the November Workout Calendar!
SUNDAY: Ultimate Upper Body
MONDAY: Grateful Glutes
TUESDAY: Crazy Cardio
WEDNESDAY: Sleek Obliques
THURSDAY: Totally Toned
FRIDAY: Flexible Friday
SATURDAY: Thankful Thighs
If you’re new, here’s how it goes!
Click on the hi res link to download the calendar and print it out for your wall!
Head over to blogilates.com/calendar and click on the videos of the day. It’ll take you directly to the YouTube video!
Do each video once (unless otherwise stated)
Check off as you go!
Next up, we have your #StretchRevolution Challenge!
Everyday for the next 28 days, I want you to do the stretch of the day. Hold for 1 minute each side. It’s not a long commitment, so just do it k? You’ll feel so much more open and bendy by the end of the month! If you want more, check me out on Instagram @Blogilates as I will be leading live stretch classes every single day!
There you have it guys!!! See you on IG for the first stretch class of the month on November 1st!
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October 28, 2018
28 Days to a Flexible Body
Feeling tight? Body kinda ache-y and crack-y? Then it is time to work on our flexibility and our mobility. 28 days of stretches. You in?
Join the #StretchRevolution Nov 1-28! I’ll be going LIVE everyday on my Instagram to stretch you for the pose of the day! If you’re not able to catch me at that very moment, no worries, the live will stay up for 24 hours on my IG. And if for some reason you don’t have IG, then I will be posting the videos to the Blogilates Facebook and they will always live there!
Here are the first 7 stretches for week 1, in which we will be focusing on stretching your legs and opening your hips!
Every week the focus will change and I’ll post the new stretches weekly.
Ready for a GIVEAWAY!!!!????
I’m giving away the Ultimate Relax Kit to one person who reposts the week 1 purple graphic asking 3 friends to join them! It’s a self care kit to keep you happy, healthy, and calm! 
October 25, 2018
It’s Your Scorpio Sculpt!
Hello Scorpios!
It’s your bday month – finally! Here’s what’s in store for you…
Your Sweat Horoscope:
You are a hard worker in all aspects of your life – the gym is no exception. The harder you work, the happier you are! Sometimes you have a tendency to allow your frustrations to get bottled up, so make sure to release the steam through frequent exercise!
Your Workout: Grab your weights – anywhere between 5-15 lbs (or even more!) and try these 6 exercises that will target all your muscles. Do 4 rounds of this routine for a complete workout!
#1. Single Legged Tricep Kickbacks x 15 ea side
Make sure to keep your hips square as lift your legs. Keep elbows hinged at your sides.
#2. Side Plank Row x 20 Alt.
Have your feet hip width apart. Row elbow up as chest stays facing the floor. Only open your chest when lifting into side plank.
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#3. Squat to Shoulder Press x 15
When squatting down, try to get your butt and hamstrings parallel to the floor if possible!
#4. Kettlebell Swing x 20
Thrust with your hips! This is a cardio move. Do not use your arms at all. Your hands are simply just holding the weight or kettlebell.
#5. Weighted Butt Lifts x 15 ea leg
Go slow and pause at the top for the biggest booty lifting effect!
[image error]#6. Calf Raise with Front Raise x 15
Do not raise your arms higher than shoulder height. Pause for a moment on top!
There you have it! Even if you’re not a Scorpio, you can still do this workout :P Enjoy!
If you want to see the entire printable, check out my Pinterest!
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