I'm seriously considering re-starting with Week 1 today because it's lower impact for my sore foot and because I missed an entire week last week. I don't feel I've given the program fair justice.

Thoughts?

What about doing 1 more week with 1&2 and then move on to week 3?

I think I like this idea because I'm sure I haven't lost THAT much fitness-wise and hopefully the foot will be better in a week. Thanks for the input!

I also decided to dive in and do W3 last night. I didn't do much for modifications other than pushups and the plank unders. I couldn't believe how much harder this workout felt! But, it felt good to sweat a lot and see a higher calorie burn!

Week 3 and 4 tough! Workout 4 focus's on the back...and I am feeling it today! I plan to take the day off--super sore. I have Zumba tomorrow so I will use that as my cardio day. I'm so nervous for the upcoming weeks! Lol

Did W4 for the first time last night. Holy cow are my abs and back (upper muscles between the shoulders) sore! It's a good sore, though. But, I'm scared of what's coming up in the next phases!! Yikes!

I'm looking forward to cardio today and hopefully can get it in before Trick-or-Treating. And stay away from the candy...

Oopsies. Didn't exercise last night, but at least I only had five pieces of candy.

For the plank to forearms, modify by going to your knees; this is the modification she gives for this move in 30DS.

For standing to knees to standing...there isn't really a modification. Just work at your own pace and forget the weights if you need to. This one is KILLER!

Completed W4 for the second time tonight.

I started week 4 yesterday and I am so scared for week 5! Lol. I haven't been perfect with my eatting and it has shown on the scale :ohwell: I got back on track yesterday, but I went to Target to find new pants because I realized I don't have as many as I thought I did. I grabbed a bunch that were my size, only to try them on and they didn't fit! So I went back grabbed the size down from that and they fit but in the thigh area they were to big :bigsmile: So I decided to grab the size down- tried those on- snug but I was able to zip them up! I bought those and now that is my next goal to fit into them. Depending on the brand and sizes so far I've dropped between 2 and 3 pant sizes! So even though the scale hasn't been my friend within the last week, going to the store really made me happy to know that the DVD's are really truly working and now I will work twice as hard! :happy: :happy:

W3 done last night. Looking forward to being done with Phase 1 in a few days!

Did JMBR W3 after my 5k on Saturday morning. Man, were my legs tired when I got done!

Took yesterday off as a rest day, but tonight is my last day of Phase 1! I'll be taking measurements either tonight or tomorrow morning.

How's everyone else doing?

Mostly, the differences I'm noticing are in my performance and endurance. I can actually visibly see changes in my hamstring, bicep and stomach. But, the numbers will tell me more when I do my measurements later today or tomorrow.

I am not, however, seeing any changes on the scale.

Can I just ask you "sophomores" how you're finding coming to the end of Phase 1? Have you noticed a difference? I'm still in the middle of weeks 1 & 2 and just being an eager beaver! Thanks!

I'm noticing more of a change in my strength/endurance/general fitness rather than my physique. Having said that, my eating hasn't been great. It's only in the last 2 weeks that I've been sticking to my calorie goals and the inches are starting to come off already.

If you're sticking to your meal plans and keeping up with the workouts, I think during phase 2 is when you'll start to notice some big changes.