Looking for Support/Motivation for Jillian workouts :)

TX: I like her yoga workouts, but they are more of a workout than relaxation or stretching LOL I wear a HRM for accurate calorie burning info. Though, I sure do break a sweat during those workouts!

My go-tos are any that are under 35 min! LOL I do roll my eyes when she says "It's only 20 min" when it's really 30+, but whatever. They are short and sweet! I really enjoy the body revolution series, though.

I took a rest day today. I am exhausted. Will attempt a workout in the AM and then will be chaperoning a dance tomorrow night! I'm sure I'll do some dancing! hehe

chm-yeah, I figured her Yoga was alot different then "normal" yoga..I break a sweat during inferno too! while its not my favorite, I like how it increases my flexiability and balance..we were loading roundbales of hay the other day..I effortlessly scaled 2 rows of them to straighten a strap..a year ago I would have not been able to do that.

yeah, 20 minutes my rear! LOL I to love the short ones..espc since I workout in the AM..I keep hearing so much about this body revolution..sounds neat!

lobster, I hear you..I recently sugar detoxed too from the holidays and such..I know, how awful its been so long..culprit was my kiddo asking for treats..I wont deny my family food..but I homemake EVERYTHING..and I LOVE choc chip cookie dough..raw..My husband, who loves cookies too, finally told me to just take a break..I was baking EVERY weekend for my family...treats now and then are good..but Ive scaled WAY back and its helped ME by not having it there. make a conscious choice..focus on how good you feel when you dont eat crap...that was a big thing for me..because eating crap makes me feel like crap.

We went out to eat last night..soccer game ran late..went to our favorite chinese buffet..I like this place because they have a decent salad bar, good egg drop soup and boiled shrimp. I had alittle lime cottage cheese for dessert too..(I LOVE their lime CC)..and forgoed my bean curd balls (a favorite)..yeah for me!

Got up and did about 35 minutes of Ripped in 30 level 2. instead of plank jacks, I did plank skaters...I really like those. I also added supermans to circuit 1 strength, russian twists to circuit 2 abs and rolling sideplanks to circuit 3 abs. love the work on my core. its suppossed to be a beautiful weekend here..I will be bringing some of my sheep up closer to my house who are getting close to having their lambs, riding my horse and going out to the range for some gun time! Have a great day all!

Chmtastic,

Love that you have been working out so long and reaching your goals. How do you stay focused? Do you work out in the morning or evening? I find it so hard to stick to a workout schedule.

Hi all!

I am currently on Level 2 Day 6 of the 30DS. This is my second? time trying and I have never made it all the way through. I am a little worried because I have a "vacation" (going across country to meet the boyfriend's fam!) planned starting a week from tomorrow. I will probably be on Level 3 Day 2 or 3 when I leave. I will be gone for 5 days and while I plan to be active (swimming, hiking, etc), I wasn't planning on bringing the shred. My muscles won't completely forget how to work in 5 days, right? :laugh:

Also, something I noticed, my abs are never sore the next day after a workout. They are sore when I attempt the first crunch and continue but never a lasting soreness like my legs. Had my boyfriend watch me do it one time to check my form and he says I'm ok on that...any advice or is this normal?

Music, Ive found getting up FIRST thing and doing my workout then helps..as my day progresses, my plans may change, I may loose focus. Id rather get it over and know its done..and if I can squeeze an afternoon work in, thats great too!

Lots of water..I did not drink nearly enough before..and I can tell when I havent drank enough now. I use Mio to flavor it..probably not the "Best" but its what works for me. I try to fill half my plate with veggies or fruit at each meal. lean protein..limit my carbs and try to keep sugar away.

I put effort into EVERY workout I do. I focus on my form..even if Im tired, I make sure my form is RIGHT so I get the best burn.

I remember how I felt before and how I feel now..

and I envision certain floozys I know in front of me while doing my kickboxing circuits..now THAT will bring strength forth! LOL

Hi all!

I am currently on Level 2 Day 6 of the 30DS. This is my second? time trying and I have never made it all the way through. I am a little worried because I have a "vacation" (going across country to meet the boyfriend's fam!) planned starting a week from tomorrow. I will probably be on Level 3 Day 2 or 3 when I leave. I will be gone for 5 days and while I plan to be active (swimming, hiking, etc), I wasn't planning on bringing the shred. My muscles won't completely forget how to work in 5 days, right? :laugh:

Also, something I noticed, my abs are never sore the next day after a workout. They are sore when I attempt the first crunch and continue but never a lasting soreness like my legs. Had my boyfriend watch me do it one time to check my form and he says I'm ok on that...any advice or is this normal?

Call me crazy..my laptop, weights and DVD go with me almost everywhere...even to our sheep shows. I get up extra early and get it done before everyone else wakes up. I get itchy if I go two days in a row with no workout.

Man, some of you people are hard-core!
Took day off today as should were sore enough to have me looking for tiger balm at 3 am!!!
I like the structure of jm with her 30 days, or six week plans,I might try a fitness blender programme next,been hearing good things about them, and I love their workouts.

Ran errands and then went out to the skeet range Saturday..so didnt get my video in..however didnt eat a whole bunch til the evening..half a t-bone and some reduced fat Kemps ice cream (with jimmies!)..

burned thru Ripped in 30 level 2 and ESNS level 1 on Sunday and then spent the day outside doing "Stuff". made some skinnytaste Mango Bread (sans coconut and nuts) for the family..got the thumbs up from both my guys..who love Mangos.

Pushed REALLY hard thru level 2 ripped this morning with my own additions..I was a sweating mess by the time it was done! LOL

Good Morning, A brand new week. We don't talk about diets too much but I have started my own mini sugar detox today. It will last 7 days then I should be back on track without my cravings getting the best of me. I usually eat clean but I have been slacking---this will put me back in the swing. Here is to day 1!!! Water water water!

I got up and did level four of ripped in 30. I am liking this program and will do it again with heavy weights and more advance moves. I prepared my clean eating for next couple of days so I am good to go. No sugar for this girl!!! Wish me luck!!!

Hope everyone has a happy healthy day!!

If I may offer a pinch of advice in your sugar detox? find a healthy food that seems to quell the sugar urge..mine is baby carrots or the Dole frozen tropical fruit..best of luck!