30DS Challenge Starting 8/15/11

Last night I went to start my workout and somehow managed to slam my thumb in between my two 10 lb dumbells. It hurt so bad it made me cry. I iced it for 6 hours yesterday. Today is it purple and swollen. I had to wear a bra with a front close cause I couldn't close a back one. My thumb barely works. I can't hold even an 3lb dumbell. I am so mad. And now this dang hurricaine is coming right at me. I work for the electric company - last time we had a hurricaine I worked 16 hours a day for 23 days straight. Nothing to eat but crap (pizza, sandwiches, chocolates as far as the eye can see). How am I going to get through this next coupla weeks?? I guess I need to pack my own food and maybe try to sneak off to the exercise room at work if I can. Today is the third day in row I haven't worked out. That hasnt happened since I joined MFP in April. Well, thanks for listening to be complain - you all keep up all the hard work. I am hoping I can shred tomorrow. I may have to do it without weights, but I am going to try it. You all kick butt for me!

Just did day 6 L1 This morning! I've been doing the workouts first thing, as soon as I crawl out of bed, and that has been working really well for me. It really gets me going in the morning! I am totally forming some little biceps, and I'm so excited about that. I keep making my husband feel them, lol. The muscle in my left wrist is a bit sore today, so I'm hoping that goes away on it's own.

Anyway, I'm stoked with the workout and the progress, though I can still only do about half the pushups (on my knees too), but hopefully I'll keep getting better!

Just did Level 2 this morning. I had to drop to my elbows for the last ab workout but I survived!

Level 2 Day 1
OMG!!!

Almost felt like the first time I started Level 1 day 1, however, didn't turn the video off. LOL. Worked my way through with breaks. Planks are a ***ch, even doing it with Anita. I burned 158 cals even with several in between breaks. Can't wait to see how many I will burn without breaks!! Good Luck!!! (take pity on me, after all I am almost 63)

Finished D10 L1 .... I can't believe I'm starting level 2 tomorrow! Nervous but excited!

Last night I went to start my workout and somehow managed to slam my thumb in between my two 10 lb dumbells. It hurt so bad it made me cry. I iced it for 6 hours yesterday. Today is it purple and swollen. I had to wear a bra with a front close cause I couldn't close a back one. My thumb barely works. I can't hold even an 3lb dumbell. I am so mad. And now this dang hurricaine is coming right at me. I work for the electric company - last time we had a hurricaine I worked 16 hours a day for 23 days straight. Nothing to eat but crap (pizza, sandwiches, chocolates as far as the eye can see). How am I going to get through this next coupla weeks?? I guess I need to pack my own food and maybe try to sneak off to the exercise room at work if I can. Today is the third day in row I haven't worked out. That hasnt happened since I joined MFP in April. Well, thanks for listening to be complain - you all keep up all the hard work. I am hoping I can shred tomorrow. I may have to do it without weights, but I am going to try it. You all kick butt for me!

Oh my! That sucks about your thumb. I hope it feels better soon! I would definitely try it without the weights...at least you'd still be doing the cardio, right? And good luck with the hurricane! My sister lives in VA, close to DC, and I hope nothing happens! I lived through Katrina, I know how bad they can be!

After a 2 day break (had some stuff removed from my leg and it hurt like a b(#*$...could barely walk!), I finished up L1D7. Whew! Not that hard getting back into it after 2 days...thank goodness! I'm so happy to see those of you that moved on to L2. I anxiously await that day! Hopefully soon!!

I had a rest day after all so I did level 1 day 10 last night will be doing level 2 day 1 tonight a bit scared. I watched it last night I could feel the sweat. Sometimes I don't feel the most coordinated and they looked hard.

Level 2 day 1 today! O...M....G.... This woman is possessed by some maniacal monster, I'm convinced of it! I'm expecting good results after the next 10 days!

Did day 9 level 1 today. The past couple days I've been doing a second Core excercise video as well just to double charge my days since I haven't been able to run due to a heat wave. I still have to do girl puchups, and I'm still struggling with them, but everything else seems to be getting easier. I do feel like I'm toning up too, which is just fantastic!

I did level 2 day 2 today and man do I sweat my butt off. It is def a good workout. :happy:

Hey everyone!

Thanks for the encouragement! I'm going to restart the program from the beginning, and take weekends off. I'm going to make the program my own (and DH said he'll pay for a massage for me when I'm done!).

I'm going branch off and see if anyone wants to join me in re-starting the challenge. I may pop back in from time to time!

You all are so good for my motivation. I got up this morning at 430 so I could shred before I came to work. But i totally whimped out and did Level 1 Day 11.... I will try level 2 tomorrow. If I can get up at 430 again...

Level 2 Day 3
Wasn't able to complete the whole circuit. Gave up after 19 minutes. I blame it on not doing any exercise over weekend. I did just get back from a 2 mile walk in 30 minutes. Yeah me!! I WILL complete the circuit tomorrow...I will complete the circuit tomorrow...I will complete the circuit tomorrow.

I did lvel 2 day 4 last night and I still sweat but my endurance is getting so much better. I am able to take far less breaks. I am skipping tonight going to a baseball game with my husband. I did workout during lunch. I will do level 2 day 5 tomorrow though. Hope everyone is having a great tuesday afternoon (well it is afternoon here). :happy:

How are we all doing today!!! I did level 2 day 5 last night I really didn't want too but got my booty up and did it anyways I always feel great after doing it. I mean sweaty but great!!