"Shreddin' It & Forgettin' It"

Day 7, level 1 done. Followed by a fastpitch game that lasted about an hour and 10 minutes. I had to laugh this morning because my dumb dog kept coming over and sticking her nose in my face whenever I was on the floor doing crunches. She thought I was playing. Oh well, I only see her twice a week, so I guess I'll let it pass.

I too have gained some weight (about 1.5lbs). I know I haven't been eating all that well so I know I have to fix that. Its funny because I seem to be able to control my eating when I'm not exercising, but when I workout I feel like I have more leeway and boy do I take it. Just have to remember, one day at a time.

Keep on shredding ladies!

Ugh. Was really hoping I could be on day 7 today. But alas, I am still at day 5. Took the past 2 days off due to a nasty head cold. I've felt just rotten! Tomorrow I think I'll be in decent shape to pull through it.

What I don't understand is in the one week I take better care of myself than I have in awhile my body goes nuts. Not only this cold but also my skin is breaking out like crazy! I imagine that's from the sweating I've been doing but still! LAME!

Ah well, this next week will be better, at least my body won't be as sore.

Shred on! :drinker:

Measurements:
Neck 13.5 on 03/06/11
Waist 34.0 on 03/06/11
Hips 43.75 on 03/06/11
Body Muscle% 38.0 on 01/09/11
Thigh 26.5 on 03/06/11
Bust 39.75 on 03/06/11

Did my shred today, but my extra cardio was walking around the mall for a long time looking for pants (largely unsuccessfully, but this is why I'm shredding, right?). Will catch up.

Not a good day - didn't do my Jillian and went on a chocolate binge. Haven't logged my food for the day yet...too scared, but I need to see how ugly the numbers are. Fudge brownies, hershey kisses, choc chip bagel (1/2), granola bar....oh my, how embarrassing.

I did do some cardio to try to make up for my chocolate - did an hour on the elliptical, says I burned 1050 calories. I know that's not accurate, but I'd like to think that I actually burned at least 1/2 that.

Here's to a better day tomorrow, I hope.

L1 Day 4

any other UK shredders out there?
it's 8am here and I'm feeling very smug 'cause I set my alarm for 6.45 and shredded before 7.30am
This is unheard of for me, I'm normally crap at exercise in the morning.

Jillian and this thread are great motivation to make sure I fit it in everyday if I can!!
I enjoyed it again today but the lateral raises killed me again. I hate that exercise - I have to use smaller weights every time for that.
Managed 1.5 sets of 'real' push ups though but my eyes were starting to pop half way through the 2nd set so I put my knees down lol!

thanks for the motivation :bigsmile:

One week completed and Day 8 tonight!! I can feel it getting a little easier, but it is still hard. Keep it up ladies!! I am already starting to talk to Jillian during my workout. I also say her lines for her. Only 23 more days!

Alright! I am back on track! I fell off that damn speeding wagon this weekend because My hubby was standing on the sidelines with roses and a pretty smile.. I couldnt help but fall.. We had a great date weekend which involved dinner and a movie, and a whole lotta just laying around together. We NEVER get to do that anymore!!!

I was up at 5am this morning and made lunches for all 4 of us, made snacks for hubby and I, fed the dogs, rotated laundry, and succeeded in day 3 of Jillian Michaels. Which brings me to a questions.

Should I start over at day 1 now since I took 2 days off for hubby love? I really don't know what to do... Either way I am going to keep at it, and will probably do more then the 30 days anyways, because I am not moving on until I feel like I can get to the next level... which will probably be more then 10 days.

I am so proud of myself this morning though! I got all the way through those last bicycle crunches without putting my legs down once!!! Those have always killed me!!!

Is anyone else finding those front lunges with bicep curls tough?? The bicep part isnt the bad part.. the lunges hurt my calves SOOO bad.. and totally knock me off balance. I think I spend most of the time trying to stay steady while crying outloud how my calves are dying... lol!

Anyways, this morning was great. I am happy.

Well done Caity!
Just finished Day 7 L1. I really felt as though "I did it" today. The cardio is definitely getting easier. Oh and thanks to whoever it was saying to do it without trainers, my jacks now look like jacks! I shall measure on Wednesday when I've been to weigh in.

Is this the Jillian Micheals one?/ I think I have that!! I do it occasionaly but need to get with it!!

Phew! I tried level 2 today, and I was nervous to make that step forward and now I know why! Let's just say MODIFIED VERSION today. Holy Cow! I have weak arms/wrists and all those planks and push-up and ab exercises were a killer. I have to admit that I stood and watched Jillian and the girls work out a couple of times! On a good note, I ran 3.5 miles on the treadmill after Jillian. :happy:

I have not taken measurements or weighed myself - I'm on strike w/ that stuff until the end of the month, then hopefully I can see some real good results.