Level 1, day 8 and not finding this getting any easier!!

My legs achng today after workout but perhaps I am doing exercises better with the exception of those dashed butt kicks, find if i 'jog' through the house I can kick my butt (maybe because it is no longer pert and sags?!! ) . I know its not what Jillian recommens but I 'm participating more, might not be ideal but at least my feet kicking up some which they just wont do when I'm standing in the one place. Have managed to increase my 'weights' ,now using 1.9lbs weight (water filled bottles!!) . Must get some proper weights this weekend, water bottles too thick to hold if much heavier. . . .well thats the excuse Im using for being such a lightweight!!!

Just completed my first day of level 1. I did do the modified push ups, now my whole body feels tingly. My heart rate was up through the whole work out and I completed it from start to finish. I'm proud of myself. Looking forward for tomorrow.

My knees are killing me!!! I'm not doing anything wrong, except, I don't know if my jumping jacks should be flat-footed or on my toes. Jumping jacks are what hurt most.

L1D5 done. I really really really really didn't want to exercise today. Forced myself. And at least I did it!

I'm so tired today,but I'm determined to stay on track with this, so Day4 L1 complete! If any one wants to add e as a friend, that would be cool.

Day 7 competed felt easier cant wait to finish this level now though and to hit level 2 3 days to go. Oh yes

Completed day 7 of level one yesterday. moving on to level 2 today.

L1D7. My weight loss has not shot up or anything so far. But it has been consistent over the time I have been working out and eating enough. But my endurance has gone up and I am able to sink deeper on squats and lunges. And the twenty minutes seem to fly fast:) In fact, I do more some days after my shred. Like today, I did thirteen minutes of kickboxing (which I love!) and 40 minutes of salsa dancing after my workout with Jillian. But as mentioned before, I have been strength training for over four months now.

I log it is as circuit training. I also try to match it with fitbit but I think a HRM would be a much better indicator. However, as circuit training, the calorie burn doesn't seem that high. From what I understand, the non-stop mixed workout means you continue to burn after you workout too.

I'm through day 6 today. For whatever reason it seems like I'm having a harder time with the first set of cardio. I'm thinking maybe the warm up isn't enough. I started to do more stretching afterwards and that has really helped with the soreness.

Anyone else gaining weight?

I know it's probably my muscles storing fluids because I've been sore (I'm actually not sore too today yay), but I'm up about 2-3 pounds from my start weight last Sunday (which was TOM, sorry for the TMI). And my hips and thighs are bigger by 0.5 inch. I'm staying in/around my cal goals as well.

Just wanted to see if anyone else was in the same boat. My stomach feels flatter, and my arms are getting little cuts in them, so ignoring the scale and the measuring tape I know I look better, and so I will continue on. I was just curious.

Yep, me. I gained over a kilo in the first week (just over 2lb) and that hasn't budged. I've just finished Day 10 Level 1 so I'm going to take my measurements shortly, to see if there's any change. I don't think so, as a friend who's done this said she had no change until she'd finished Level 2. I'm going to keep pushing through and have faith that by the end I will look like a lean, toned, fit person, lol!!

L1 Day 5 Done...feeling a bit better not so sore. Tummy feels like its getting firmed up, which is a win win!! Wahooo! :happy:

Becky don't be so hard on yourself, there is always tomorrow!

Day 8 level 1 done only 2 days left and I can move on to level 2 Wednesday cant wait.The time went pretty quick today, not seeing much movement on scales but I've got my TOTM with me ATM so I'm not expecting too much I am I'm lying lol....

I took last night off too. I think I'm going to start all over on Monday. With my husband off of work for 4 days, it was impossible to do my workout without him right there. I will NOT workout in front of him. So since he goes back to work on Monday, that's when I'll start up again. I feel bad, but at the same time I'll feel alot better starting over for a fresh start.

Day 10 completed, ye-hah!!! Getting there and will try Level 2 tomorrow but think Level 1 might be calling me back! Better to continue at a lower level than giving up on the next level.

Definately not so sore today AND actually managed to do some butt kicks on the spot (generally I have to move around the house to get my feet to kick up!!)

Day 6, should have been level 1, but I decided to try level 2. It went fine. I actually think level 2 is easier than level1. There are alot more strength moves, but I only had to stop once and that was on the last cardio set. I'm going to switch Back and forth for a few days to see how it goes. I even had enough energy to go bike riding. Hang in there. It does get better.:happy: