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[namicodes]

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Hello world ^^ This is my official intro for studyblr. I am Nami, i update daily on my progress in becoming a more productive and healthier student. Consistency is my goal, and logging here everyday has proven to be immensely helpful in learning things about myself.

I like to connect with other people as well, so if you think you'll like me, then feel free to reblog this post :) I'd love to learn more about you.

I am a 19 year old computer science student looking to get into cybersecurity someday. However these days im more focused on finishing my degree, so we won't be treading that topic until later.

About me

Name: Nami

Pronouns: she/her

MBTI: INFP

Enneagram: 4w5

Age: 19

College : Computer Science, 2nd year

Interests

Art - i've been painting since i was about 6, and my love for the arts has grown ever since. i paint realistic portraits, fantasy art, really anything that piques my interest.

Deduction - i marvel at those who have skills in deduction, and people who are like real life sherlock-holmes. i often engage in it myself by people watching in restaurants, and trying to deduce simple details like hand dominance, career, relation between people, etc. it's one of my deepest interests, though its likely i'll never share anymore details about it here.

Cybersecurity - ever since i read ghost in the wires by kevin mitnick when i was 14, i've been interested in the topic. it's truly my dream industry, and in the future i'd love to expand my blog more to accommodate my ventures into that field. ^^

Goals

Complete DOP (100 Days of Productivity)

Complete DOH (100 Days of Health)

Finish College

Create coding project portfolio

Complete a TCM course

Complete Comp-TIA introductory course

Studyblrs that inspire me

@dreamstudies @againtodreaming - my closest mutual ^^ who has supported me since the beginning of my journey

@xiacodes @xiabablog - the blog that inspired me to get into studyblr

@optimus-preema - one of the first people who's reblogged and commented thoughtfully on my posts, my first mutual

@tenaciousdeveloper - a very kind person in the tech studyblr community, helping everyone with his experiences

@rkiveofchaos @rkiveofstudies - one of my first mutuals ^^ who always motivates me to post more on this blog

[namicodes]

10.13.2023 - DOP 29/100 - Finishing Backlogs 100 Days of Productivity

Summary of completed Task :

made progress on very long assignment (still not done boutta cry) (◞‸◟；) im so tired

[namicodes]

Hi, Nami! It's rkiveofstudies, I'm glad to see your posts again! I hope you're doing well *hugs* ✨🍀

( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ rkiveeee ♡

im so glad to be back. thank you for making it even more special with the warm welcome ^^

@rkiveofstudies :)

[tenaciousdeveloper]

What is a database? What are some common types of databases?

Source: ByteByteGo Newsletter

[namicodes]

10.12.2023 - DOH 25/100 - I LOST 15 KG!!!! 100 Days of Health

Misc Journal ---

YES. in my 8 month hiatus i've lost a total of 15kg :D I AM SO insanely happy with my progress. i wish i did more updates honestly because it's been a whirlwind. I still have a lot more to go (around 20-25kg or so) to my ideal weight but man i never thought i'd get here. :) So happy. I'll be listing all the things i implemented in the section below, and i'll definitely be doing more updates with my DOH's. Can't wait to see you all! <3

Strategies i've done to lose the weight so far :

Focus on maximizing fiber and protein (highly satiating foods, more often low in calorie)

Cardio (in the form of walking) + Bodyweight exercises at home

Intermittent fasting [temporary] (this worked great temporarily as a starting point for my first or so months of weight loss. but it became unsustainable in the long run bcos i was doing it everyday) Now I am planning to do it again but in the form of a 24 hour fast once a week on friday :) Will be updating on that soon!

Calorie counting [temporary] (was great at first for learning the amount of calories in food generally, but it became so stressful and was clearly unsustainable for me in the long run. so now i just focus on getting healthier options instead of stressing out)

[namicodes]

10.12.2023 - DOP 28/100 - I am back from my long hiatus ! ~ 100 Days of Productivity

Summary of completed Tasks :

Removed all unnecessary applications from laptop to free up space (need it for downloading software for assessments)

Organized desktop and updated my to-do-lists as sticky notes

Made progress on M1:F4: Data Cleaning and Preparation (R and Python)

Added notion as long-term planning app for the school year (this happened in the last month, it has helped SO much)

Finished listing my 18 past dues (which has updated again today, adding 3 more TwT because i didnt go to class)

Misc Journal ---

Hello everyone!!! I am back after 8 MONTHS. I am so sorry for forgetting this blog exists. I've been asking myself how i can share my progress in my life and BAM i remembered i built this tumblr exactly for this purpose. (as a reward for being so patient u get bonus sneak peek at my reading list in the screenshot haha) God i wish i shared my progress for the first 2 months of school. I missed a LOT y'all. But im glad to be here just in time for the first week of my 3rd module for 1st term (3rd month) and i am so excitedddd to be back :DDDD It's been 8 months since i've updated things regarding my days of productivity and days of health challenges. However i have some good news for my weight loss which i will specifically share in my D.O.H update post :) I love you all so much. I miss my mutuals @tenaciousdeveloper and @againtodreaming. Ive been so clueless about their updates but i will check everything later in my inbox after today's productivity session.

Future Strategies/Goals :

Removed time and date from taskbar visually to reduce anxiety about time (I look at it for way too many times and judge myself and end up getting nothing done.) This has actually helped so much!! I am going to keep doing this <3

Set alarms to regularly schedule productivity habits. (I am an idiot for forgetting to do this lmao)

Use white noise as focus music. Best decision ever it makes me focus without getting me sleepy, and it's perfect for blocking external noise ^^

[namicodes]

2.24.2023 - DOH 24/100

100 Days of Health

Summary of completed Tasks :

moved up to harder variation of cardio workout

20:41 Intermediate Cardio Workout (moderate intensity)

150 wall pushups, shaky form

ate 15-20 cal popsicle as after-meal snack which discourages additional unplanned portions

moved calorie goal to 1300 calories

binge (but only like 226 cals)

Misc Journal ---

hello ^^ so today was a fantastic day for me. i ate quite well, using the popsicles was really really helpful for me in terms of quelling my tendency to get unplanned portions. i think i figured out how to hack my brain, because i observed that i was always craving something dessert-y or refreshing after i ate a meal. so the popsicle solves those 2 problems, which makes me brain think im fully satiated. :)

will be looking for more low cal desserts, and ill modify my recipe for them currently since im not too sure if its sustainable eating powdered iced tea popsicles (even though they are low cal, just not a good thing health wise probably)

exercise was a slight fail, since i wasnt able to complete the workout since i lost momentum after my mom interrputed me. kind of sucks i dont have my own room, but ill have to make do with what i have. no excuses. however i am pretty happy that i have a bodyweight component to my daily exercises, which is the wall pushups ^^ ive improved slowly every day and its awesome seeing my max rep range increase. my goal for exercise everyday would probably be to incorporate these 3 elements daily :

a good walk everyday (both for the physical health and mental health component)

cardio routine

bodyweight exercise routine

Future Strategies/Goals :

lessen processed food in my diet

achieve daily calorie goals most of the week (i often go over my calorie limit and its pretty sad D:)

buy low cal healthy sparkling/flavored waters and fruit for my popsicle recipes

buy low-cal jello and other healthy low calorie dessert options

increase activity level with frequent, low intensity exercises instead of high-intensity cardio in an isolated part of the day

fix sleep schedule

proceed to next pushup variation (incline pushups) once i achieve 150 wall pushups in good form

[namicodes]

2.23.2023 - DOH 23/100

100 Days of Health

Summary of completed Tasks :

swimming

Misc Journal ---

didn't do much today health-wise based on results, but i did make an attempt to do an actual cardio workout and eat healthily. but we had to attend an event to my mom's friend's pool party and i did end up overeating, and not doing an actual regimented exercise. i did get some movement on exercise though ^^

[namicodes]

2.22.2023 - DOH 22/100

100 Days of Health

Summary of completed Tasks :

115 wall pushups

asked for help from aya to cook healthy food for breakfast

raised calorie limit to 1700

Misc Journal ---

sooo ive been over my calories for like,, so many days now and its really making me pissed off. so ive decided to raise my calorie limit from 1500 to 1700. i think this will be slower, but its still under my TDEE which should still lead to weight loss. im sad and i feel defeated, but hey we have to start somewhere. its def not a good feeling, but ill use this discontentment to push me harder for making the changes i want within myself. i wont let this be the final feeling i have in this journey. at least i improved my wall pushups tho. 115 now, compared to yesterday's 108. only need to do 150 in good form to proceed to the next progression.

[namicodes]

2.21.2023 - DOH 21/100

100 Days of Health

Summary of completed Tasks :

went to dermatologist to fix some skin issues and get treatment

Misc Journal ---

it was super expensive TT but my mom was really nice about it and didnt even hesitate buying all the stuff even if it was a big spend. just rly grateful i am able to get this kind of care. i hope it works on me because itd do a lot to my confidence to really glow up my skin as well ^^

also im sad it was pretty bad today in terms of diet and exercise. still, i was gone most of the day so i couldnt workout at my normal time but yeah still kinda sad about it since i did eat a lot too, over my calorie limit. even though its probably only about a couple hundred over my maintenance. still mad. i should be better. TT

[namicodes]

2.20.2023 - DOH 20/100

100 Days of Health

Summary of completed Tasks :

103 wall pushups

33:18 (Cardio Starter III) - High Intensity

no binge

found new low cal dessert : juice popsicle

Misc Journal ---

increased my number of wall pushups :D lezgoo and also no binge today, stayed within my calorie limit and did extra reps for my workout.

also i discovered popsicles and i think my life has changed forever. 20 cals for a popsicle that takes me at least 30 minutes to consume fully. i am in LOVE. i use 1/5th of a 100 calorie iced tea powder sachet that i mix and freeze in a mold. so 1/5th of that is 20 calories per popsicle which is rly good tbh def changed the game for me

we'll see tho. the sugar might be making me hungrier? idk we'll have to try it, it feels too good to be true XD

[namicodes]

2.19.2023 - DOH 19/100

100 Days of Health

Summary of completed Tasks :

80 wall pushups

33:46 (Cardio Starter 3) - High intensity

Misc Journal ---

hey ^^ started my foray into bodyweight exercises and made progress into the pushup progressions. 3 sets of 50 reps wall pushups are harder than i thought lol. i could only do 80 before givin up xD

P.S. am stopping my days of productivity logs while im on a break. realizing im legit doin nothing so id rather not log it HAHA im sorry guys

did binge today tho. kinda mad about it but nothing you can do now. only thing we can do is improve for the whole week, less bad days compared to good days.

[namicodes]

2.18.2023 - DOH Weekly Rundown - Week 2

100 Days of Health

Food Intake Summary ---

Total Good days : 2

Total Bad days : 5

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Workout Summary ---

Day 1 (Sun) - No exercise

Day 2 (Mon) - CS II | Complete | High intensity, extra reps

Day 3 (Tue) - CS III | Complete | High intensity, extra reps

Day 4 (Wed) - CS III | Complete | High intensity, extra reps

Day 5 (Thurs) - CS III | Half | Moderate intensity

Day 6 (Fri) - CS III | 13:49 | Low intensity

Day 7 (Sat) - No exercise

Total Good days : 5

Total Bad days : 2

Misc Journal ---

so this week was more of an exercise week i suppose. focused more on building my mental strength back up after a really busy 2 weeks, and getting back into fitness. im proud of what i've done exercise wise, but i recognize i need to improve regarding my diet, which is 80% of what speaks in the results. still, i did move up to a harder variation of exercise routine, which im happy with myself about, as well as adopting a "2-3 more reps from failure" attitude. :) progressive overload is king 👑 ive definitely noticed myself more mentally strong regarding my goals and i attribute it to my workouts.

Legend ---

CS II - Cardio Starter 2 by Body Project https://youtu.be/8MImdWV2WfI

CS III - Cardio Starter 3 by Body Project https://youtu.be/g98g7bMQcbc

"Binge" - means going over my calorie limit

"High Intensity, extra reps" - im putting full + extra effort into following the workout, sometimes doing it faster than the video and doing extra repetitions of each movement

"Moderate intensity" - im doing the amount of effort that's shown in the exercise video, but slowing down sometimes and no extra reps

"Low intensity" - im barely doing the movements, just want to get through the workout but still showing up.

Week Improvements :

5 days of consecutive exercise with genuine effort and consistency

moved up to a harder exercise routine variation

more mental strength (imo)

tried calorie tracking again for 2 days, kind of successful-ish

Future strategies/goals i'd like to try :

complete hybrid calisthenics pushup progression (i want to do my first real pushup with ACTUAL good form) - top priority

incorporate a bodyweight routine to do with my current cardio routine (build personal strength as well as more exercise variation for me so i dont get bored whoopee! :D)

continue calorie tracking, be more consistent

find more healthy recipes to try

[izzycodes]

Build Your Own X | Resource ✿

GitHub is literally the best, what the fuck? ヾ(･ω･*)ﾉ

Anyhoo! This GitHub repository contains a list of tutorials that will guide you to build almost anything in web development using a range of programming language that best suits you!

Let me give you an example:

I click "Game" in the table of contents, it jumps me to the Game section. I wanna use C# so I pick a random C# game tutorial e.g. C#: Learn C# by Building a Simple RPG and it takes me to the site where someone made a whole project page with step-by-step guide to help build that game!

I find this sooooo cool! This can definitely be like a summer project thing you do when no school but you still want to keep yourself busy! I will definitely be doing that this summer ƪ(˘⌣˘)ʃ

Here is the link: Build Your Own X by Danistefanovic ♡

{Have a nice day and happy programming ♡}

[namicodes]

2.18.2023 - DOH 18/100

100 Days of Health

Summary of completed Tasks :

tracked breakfast (ate meal prepped breakfast from last night)

no exercise

Misc Journal ---

maybe another readjustment is needed. the way i see my eating patterns emerge is : meal + sweet snack, meal + sweet snack in the past i have tried to resist it, thinking sweet snack isnt needed. but maybe i just need to give in to the way, and figure out low cal healthy snacks. because that is usually why i end up binging, if i dont have the sweet snack after? so some healthy choices are needed. ill need to recalibrate again. i feel down about today :/ but at least the advanced meal prep does work, i just need to adjust it more.

Future Strategies/Goals :

skip breakfast, only have 2 meals (lunch and dinner)

make wheel for low cal dessert options

re evaluate if its a strategy issue or willpower issue

[namicodes]

2.17.2023 - DOH 17/100

100 Days of Health

Summary of completed Tasks :

Cardio Starter III (13:49, Moderate intensity)

calorie tracked breakfast and lunch

employed the counter trick

meal prepped tomorrow's breakfast and lunch

Misc Journal ---

so today i wanted to get back into calorie tracking, because i feel like i didnt try hard enough in the past. i succesfully tracked my breakfast and lunch but i gave up on dinner ;w; will need to re improve that tomorrow, since i lost control.

[namicodes]

2.17-18.2023 - DOP 26 & 27/100

100 Days of Productivity

Summary of completed Tasks :

physical studies

20 min go practice

Misc Journal ---

very chill break days, just watching anime with the bf during our term break :)