30DS Starting 6/15 or 6/16

Thanks for all the responses, guys!
Know what I love? That we're all different ages, weights, etc etc etc but we're all doing this program together and getting different yet awesome results.
I am certainly a morning workout person, but today I mixed it up. I let Jillian make me sweat buckets this morning and tonight I'm going to FINALLY be done with W6D2 of the Couch 2 5 K run. I couldn't get past that day for the life of me. Well, it's happening today.
It's good to see that we're all prepping for level 2. By this time next week, we'll be saying how easy those moves are getting.
Thanks to all for the compliments on my NSV - care to share some of yours?

Self control is an awesome NSV!!!! Way to go, both of you.

And yeah, I hate Jillian sometimes, but she's done wonders to my legs!!! My bf is so so so so tall (I guess anyone is standing next to 5'4" me), and can walk faster than I run (don't think that doesn't drive me crazy). When I go to my office downtown, I ride the train with him and we walk the .8 miles to his office and then I walk the extra .5 miles to my office. He did not slow down for me today!!!!! Yes, my legs are burning now, but I did it! It's those little things that make huge differences to us!

As for the fish, the SAME thing happened to me a few weeks ago. I ordered a veggie burger and it was fried!!! I sat there at lunch and kept repeating "seriously, why would you fry a veggie burger?" I ate half of it and gave the other half to a homeless person that was near my office. It shows great self control to not say "screw it, I already ate half, I've already blown my calories, why stop?" I admit, I am sometimes the same way. I try but I have to finish the crust of my deep dish pizza. :happy:

So here we go with another weekend. Any mini goals? I like to do my C25K workout by the beach/lake over the weekend - I hope to shave about 30 seconds off my time for the 5K course that I do.

Movin on up to Level 2 on Monday!!!! Where are you all at?

Had a great day with my family and was so glad I worked out this morning. I wanted a turkey burger when we went to lunch and they were out. I dealt with it and figured that a half of a cheeseburger was better than starving (and I had already had calories in the bank). I think it's good that things like this happen (kiddies, family, being out of town, work, etc) that take priority over our fitness. But, we all deal with it. Keda saved the cupcakes for the kiddies (great willpower - I would have had half!), Andrea planned what she is going to do to make up for her exercise that was lost) and paramedic has a funky schedule that she must work around. I think this all just shows us how life will always get in the way. If we could drop all of our responsibilities and be on the Biggest Loser Ranch, would we? Could we? It's not an option for us at this point, so we just have to deal with it!! Bravo to all of you that have!

I wasn't going to measure myself but I was so inspired by Laz's numbers that I thought it would be a good idea. Seriously???? 3 inches in my big ol belly in 10 days!!!! YES!!!

From 6/15 to 6/26 - Level 1 of 30DS
Weight - down 4.4lbs
Chest - no change
Biceps - down .5inches in both arms
Waist - down 3inches
Hips - down .5inches
Thighs - Right down .5inches, no change in left (ummmm, kinda weird)

So how are you all feeling about this program now that you're 7,8,9,10 days in? Do you want to throw in the towel? Do you want to punch Jillian in the face when doing the punches in the 2nd interval of Level 1? Are you inspired by Laz to take some measurements see what you've done in the past 10 days?

Keep up the great work, all! I'm going to go take some "Level 1 completed pics."

Good morning, Shredders.

Day 3 of Level 2 and I'm really feeling it!! I'm still getting used to the moves and feel that I'm halfassing it, even though my heart rate is up there and I'm burning consistent calories. Even though I'm halfassing it as I learn the routine, I am finishing the whole DVD - I'm not turning it off halfway through like I used to do. Plus, after 30DS this morning, I completed W7D2 of my C25K program with no problem - I feel that's a sign that I'm getting stronger, which is great!! Anyone else noticing improvements in other exercises after X number of days on the 30DS?

Did I mention how I selfish I am when it comes to you guys? I need your posts to get me through this program! Whether you're on Day 1, Level 1, Day 15 or on your 15th day of Level 2, we're all in this together. Much love and respect to those who keep going at it - you can do it!!!

Hey Butter,
The soreness and not being able to sit will be there until about Thursday or Friday. You're using muscles that you haven't used in a while (or ever) and your body just needs a chance to get used to it. You really have to push through the first three days of working out with this program. If you need today off, take today off, but try again tomorrow. It does get easier!! The best advice I can give you is to start slowly, get comfortable with the moves. By day 5, I was doing all the jumping jacks and was wanting to use heavier weights with the strength work.
Mind over matter - your body is saying no, but your head should be saying "shut up, stupid body!" :laugh: