Finish day 2 today! Much better today at doing everything than Day 1. I find that the planks with arm&legs raises are impossible if I do them Natalie/Jillian style, but I really don't think I'm doing them right Anita style. I don't feel like I'm working hard and am thinking it should be hard. I really like the supermans! Also today I'm feeling my abs for the first time since level 1 = )

Sore sore!!! Side of stomach legs and arms you name it!!! Just 5 more days till I complete this challenge and cannot wait!! So far I am down 10 lbs!!!

Day 1 Level 3! Finally! Had to modify most of the time but I think I actually like level 3!

Just did Day 1 of Level 3. I think I like it better than Level 2. I like the ab moves, and I enjoyed adding weights to the cardio moves in circuit 2. Still don't like doing things in a plank-y position, but that's only because I find them difficult, so it's important that they're included in different forms in this level as well. Hope it's going well for all you guys

day4 level 3..

I'm loving level 3. I sweat like a *kitten* in church but I love it

I'm loving level 3. I sweat like a *kitten* in church but I love it

Funny thing, I've been to church with a *kitten*... really not nearly as much sweating as you'd think. But then, she understood the message.

I was just being silly.

day 6 level 3

today will be my day 9. only lost 4 lbs but 2 inches from waist so far,

Just finished the challenge! In typical last-minute fashion, I completed it on December 15th, even though I started on Nov. 1...

But the MOST IMPORTANT thing is I finished it! For the first time I saw an exercise challenge all the way through to the end :-D

I lost 2 kg (about 4.4 lbs.) during the time, and I'll take my other measurements tomorrow morning before I start eating for the day hehe. And I'll take some after photos, too, but I'm not sure if I expect to see any changes. We'll see! But I feel good, so even if the changes over the last 45 days aren't very visible, it's just a step on my journey to being healthier and looking/feeling better.

One thing I've learned is that even though I think this is an effective program, I NEED more variety in my workouts. I think for the new year, I'm going to aim for calories burned or time spent exercising goals each month. This way if there's a day I just don't want to do Jillian (or whoever,) it will be easier for me to find motivation to do something else, as long as I'm doing something.

Thanks for being there to help me on the tough days, everyone! I hope we continue to motivate each other in 2013, in another challenge, or just as MFP friends :-D