"Shreddin' It & Forgettin' It"

Good Morning everyone. Dreaded doing day 2 of Level 2 today, but actually ended up enjoying it a bit, and kind of looking forward to it tomorrow!

Rather down on myself though - maybe you can help. I have no self control, it's it's awfully depressing. I think I did pretty good food wise, but then I get depressed over my calories, ect., and it leads me to emotiona eating. I ate some M&M's last night and Raisinets. Everyone says go for it, just in moderation, but I cant even do that. Every bite, I feel guilty, but it doesnt stop me. Any advice? Just one more thing - is anyone else confused about how many calories they should really be eating every day to lose weight? I've tried doing research, but the numbers are all over the place - anywhere from 1200-1800, that's huge! I just want to be doing things right and I don't think that I am. I want results at the end of our 30 days!!!

Happy Tuesday......sorry and thanks for at least letting me type out my frustrations!

Don't be so down on yourself, we're only human. We've ALL gone overboard before and if someone says they haven't, their lying! It's ok to have one of those days, but the key is to recognize you're doing it and get right back on the band wagon. Try to identify what makes you feel that you need to eat as a comfort. Is something going on at work? Somethig at home? If you can change the depressor, it should help you not emotionally eat. If you can't change it, find something new to do instead of eat. If you feel depressed, go for a walk. Clear your head and burn some calories. It's a proven fact exercise can help combat depression.

Completed Day 5.... OUCH!!!!

My knees were not cooperating, a twinge here & there.... so I didn't give 100%... more like 85%

Hopefully tomorrow is better!

PS... I still did the Turbo Jam Learn & Burn class afterwards....!

Day 6- Level 1 finished! Did my 30 day shred.... it was hard.... I'm tired today.
Also took about a 40 minute walk around my campus. I did stairs and hills so maybe that's why I didn't have as much energy for my 30 day shred.

Just stumbled across this website.. and currently on day 2 of 30DS... Does it get any easier? I have a sinus infection, so the cardio is killing me.

YES! It gets MUCH easier. The first 3-4 days are pretty brutal (was for me anyways- I too got a cold). Day 6 felt awesome!

level one, day nine. super easy the past couple of days, i have been doing 30DS in the mornings, calisthenics in the afternoons, and yoga in the evenings to mix it up. plus walking. tomorrow is my last day of level one, then i will move onto level two.

i have noticed changes in my legs (thigh and calves), and my fiance noticed my breasts were smaller (oops). my energy levels are through the roof. i do not have a weigh scale (i had an eating disorder as a teenager and will not allow myself to own one), but my clothes fit better! even my size 4 pants from high school fit again, hooray!

been struggling with appetite, once i eat breakfast in the morning, i find it hard to eat anything all day. i literally force stuff down. i am gonna start drinking milk or adding nuts here and there just so i am not starvation-dieting.

i am currently working seven days a week, saturday and sunday at my job that keeps me here in china (ECE. very active job), and monday thru friday teaching private classes to students all over the city. still, i am usually home early mornings/early afternoons/late evenings. so plenty of time to get my exercise in.

once the weather warms up here, i am going to work in jogging as well in the evenings, since it's something i can do with my fiance

I love it when my 6 year old comes down to do 30 day shred with me! He usually only lasts a few minutes but makes it so much more fun. He is even keeping track of what day I am on of level 2. He told me yesterday I was wrong and that I was on day 3 not 2!!! My little personal trainer. :laugh:

Day 3, Level 1 done!! :bigsmile:

Way to go lizzyb! Level 3?!? I am thinking about moving up to that level soon. Nervous though. May wait til day 15.

Just got my DVD in the mail today...I had no idea what I was in for. I found muscles I didn't know existed!! Did anyone else feel like vomiting after their first workout??

Day 1 down.

Measurements
bicep 11"
waist 32"
hips 41"
thighs 23"
bust 38.5"

Day 7 L1 done! I was able to get through most of it without stopping. I'm getting stronger and my endurance is kicking in. The only problem I'm having is, Jillian's voice is becoming annoying. I almost have to tune her out and concentrate on my moves.

Shred on!

Day 9- Done!

I went back to level 1 after my episode yesterday. Tomorrow should be my last day on level 1, but I really don't know if I'm going to be able to do level 2. Parts of level 1 are still hard.

I wish they had heavier people on the DVD (yes, this what I've started thinking about to tune Jillian out because I was screaming at her to STFU today! LOL!). Not everyone looks as graceful as Anita and Natalie do. Not everyone has lovely abs to look at when doing crunches.

Ok, day 5 - level 1 done... I almost didn't do it. I almost resisted and stayed in bed a bit longer. Half of me kept saying "One day is not going to kill you" Then the other half said "It's only 20 minutes!"

Fortunately the latter of the two won. I got up, and I did it! I am proud of myself.

QUESTION: Is anyone else finding the Jumping Jacks to be difficult? I keep jumping backwards, and for some reason I can't do the jumping jacks in the slow motion that the girls are doing it. I end up going SUPER fast, and exhausting myself out before they are done. I can't seem to get into the rythym that they just seamlessly fall into. It is frustrating.

Other then the Bicep Curls with the front Lunges, the jumping jacks are my LEAST favorite.

Day 7- Did my Shred then found a video on the tv with cardio moves. I did that for about 15 minutes. Going to work later so I will be walking around there...