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critchey2012

Hi, my name is Crissy. I exclusively breastfeed my 4 month old little girl Breanne. I also have a 4 year daughter Alyssa. I only have a few more pregnancy pounds to lose, but my main goal is to simply get healthy and tone up. I'm currently doing Jillian Michael's 30 day shred. I would be interested to hear if anybody else has had experience with this program and what your results were. I look forward to getting to know you all!

susieb2112

I am exclusively breastfeeding and doing the 30 day shred, too! My daughter was 11 weeks old yesterday. I started doing the 30 day shred a couple weeks ago and did Day 13 today. I haven't seen amazing results yet on the scale, but am noticing some small changes in my body. We'll see how it goes. I also haven't really been watching what I ate that much, though. I just started tracking calories today. Hopefully that will make a difference. I only have 3 lbs to lose to get to my pre-pregnancy weight, but when I got pregnant, I was in the midst of slimming down. Hopefully the 30 day shred will help me get those 3 lbs gone PLUS some more!

Hope the shred helps you get toned!

critchey2012

Hey Susieb! It looks like we're in the same situation. I have about 5 more pounds to go to get to my prepregnancy weight but I don't want to stop there. Are you doing the 30 day shred everyday? Today will be my third day and my legs hurt bad! I wasn't sure if I should just work through the pain or take a day off? Good luck to you on those last few pounds.

jcmjim22

Hi! I'm a breastfeeding mom too of my 5 month old baby boy. I too have about 5 lbs to go to get to my pre-pregnancy weight but I was 10-15 lbs more then that I really wanted to be. Feel free to add me as a friend. I want to start exercising again...just have to figure out when I can fit it into my schedule.

critchey2012

Hi! I'm a breastfeeding mom too of my 5 month old baby boy. I too have about 5 lbs to go to get to my pre-pregnancy weight but I was 10-15 lbs more then that I really wanted to be. Feel free to add me as a friend. I want to start exercising again...just have to figure out when I can fit it into my schedule.

I have a difficult time fitting it in to my schedule too....I found I do best when I set a specific time for it. I try to treat it the same way I would an actual appointment. Even then though it doesn't always happen. Good luck!

susieb2112

Hey Crissy! Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. I find that now that I'm a mama, I have time to read things while using one hand, but then forget to respond until I only have one hand again! And I hate typing with one hand!!

How is your 30 Day Shred going?? I had intended to do it everyday, but found it really hard to work in a workout before church on Sundays, and I am one that doesn't like to shower twice in one day, so if I don't do it before my shower, it usually doesn't get done later in the day! So, I have taken some days off here and there -- all Sundays, and then usually one of my husband's other days off. At first it was just because it was nice to have a break. But here lately, it has also been because my right knee and ankle have not been feeling great during the workout or when I get up in the middle of the night with my LO. I never had this kind of pain before I was pregnant, so I'm not sure if I'm over doing it or if I'm just getting old (at 26...lol).

Also in response to jcmjim22-- I usually do my workouts either during a nap time or when my daughter is playing on her playmat. Sometimes I feel bad about her being awake while I workout, but I talk to her and she thinks it's funny when I do some of the moves in front of her. Also, I want her to see her mama being healthy -- so I guess it's not too early to start!

jcmjim22

Hey Crissy! Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. I find that now that I'm a mama, I have time to read things while using one hand, but then forget to respond until I only have one hand again! And I hate typing with one hand!!

How is your 30 Day Shred going?? I had intended to do it everyday, but found it really hard to work in a workout before church on Sundays, and I am one that doesn't like to shower twice in one day, so if I don't do it before my shower, it usually doesn't get done later in the day! So, I have taken some days off here and there -- all Sundays, and then usually one of my husband's other days off. At first it was just because it was nice to have a break. But here lately, it has also been because my right knee and ankle have not been feeling great during the workout or when I get up in the middle of the night with my LO. I never had this kind of pain before I was pregnant, so I'm not sure if I'm over doing it or if I'm just getting old (at 26...lol).

Also in response to jcmjim22-- I usually do my workouts either during a nap time or when my daughter is playing on her playmat. Sometimes I feel bad about her being awake while I workout, but I talk to her and she thinks it's funny when I do some of the moves in front of her. Also, I want her to see her mama being healthy -- so I guess it's not too early to start!

These are really only excuses but I really only have the options of the butt crack of dawn and I already get up at 6:00 or before going to bed. I think I'm leaning toward early morning because I'll like that fact that it's done. We have an elliptical at home so I just need to find the energy to get going.

I hope your ankle and knee start to feel better soon. I know what you mean about feeling old. I can't sit Indian style for very long anymore because it hurts when I get up yet I still do it! I'm 34. I'd probably feel a lot better if I started exercising again!

critchey2012

Hey Crissy! Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. I find that now that I'm a mama, I have time to read things while using one hand, but then forget to respond until I only have one hand again! And I hate typing with one hand!!

How is your 30 Day Shred going?? I had intended to do it everyday, but found it really hard to work in a workout before church on Sundays, and I am one that doesn't like to shower twice in one day, so if I don't do it before my shower, it usually doesn't get done later in the day! So, I have taken some days off here and there -- all Sundays, and then usually one of my husband's other days off. At first it was just because it was nice to have a break. But here lately, it has also been because my right knee and ankle have not been feeling great during the workout or when I get up in the middle of the night with my LO. I never had this kind of pain before I was pregnant, so I'm not sure if I'm over doing it or if I'm just getting old (at 26...lol).

Also in response to jcmjim22-- I usually do my workouts either during a nap time or when my daughter is playing on her playmat. Sometimes I feel bad about her being awake while I workout, but I talk to her and she thinks it's funny when I do some of the moves in front of her. Also, I want her to see her mama being healthy -- so I guess it's not too early to start!

Hey, no need to apologize here...currently I'm trying to type while my little one is on my lap and it's not working that well...she likes pushing the keys . As for the 30 day shred, I love it!! The first few days my legs were killing me but I'm so glad that I worked through it. I'm already feeling stronger! Hopefully you find relief for your knee and ankle pain soon.

Mindmovesbody

Hi ladies! I'm a breast feeding mom as well! I posted on this group back in Feb when I joined MFP and now have a wonderful network of friends, most of which are moms and most breast feeding or were bf and weaned. I am also currently doing the 30 DS. I got through 14 days and had to take a break, I injured my calves pretty badly. So, I took two weeks off and started back up yesterday. It definitely get results! I have friends who have posted 30 DS results pictures and look amazing! Jillian gets results! I have about 4 more pounds to pre preg weight but 18.5 lbs to pre pregnancy weight after my second which was a healthy weight for me. This last few is the worst! Hope you have luck with the shred!!