Jillian's 30 Day Shred

Happy Sunday Shredders,
Just finished day 10 level 2 - starting level 3 tomorrow!! I am going to give it a trial run sometime later on today so I don't hurt myself before work tomorrow. Can't believe it's already been 20 days on this program - it's been great thus far.
Connie - hang in there girl! I love pie - can't see how you manage to bake it and not try a pie - what will power!!
Meg- good for you - it feels so good to feel yourself getting stronger - keep it up!!

Will check back later,
Janet

Just did day 1 level 2. That was more intense that I thought, but I got through it. Actually looking forward to tomorrow.

Completed Day 4 Level 1 today. Still with the 3 pound weights and sticking with Anita.

Hi Shredders,
Happy Monday to everybody! Seems like Turkey Day is upon us and I am so trying to stay on track over the holidays and not allow this be the "reason" why I get behind... yet again:grumble: Slept in and won't hit my w/o until I get home - Official day 1 of level 3 and 20 min TJ on the plan for tonight.!!

Hope everybody is staying focused on the goal ~ we can do this!!


Will chack in later,
Janet

Happy Monday! Janet - great job! I think you're the first among us to attempt (and complete) a level 3 workout! The award for consistency ought to go to you!

Amanda - glad to see you back! I know, it took a lecture from myself (to myself) to say "You've worked too hard at this to give up now" - so I'm re-doing level 2. It's much more bearable since I put a Lady Gaga CD on and turn the DVD volume to 0 (If I mute it, closed captioning pops up).... I'm thinking I"ll take Thursday and Friday off (I won't be home alone - and I only like doing it when I'm the only one here) - but will stay steady until then and will bounce back. Maybe by Sunday or Monday, I'll be attacking level 3.

Hey Shred Family,
Checking in, did level 3 day 1 and TJ20 min yesterday after work, Woo Hoo and level 3 day 2 already in the bag!! I will probably do it one more time before the day is through. I'm trying to double up on my exercises before the holiday because we're going to my in laws and I am really getting concerned that I won't be able to find the space to stay on track. Taking the portable dvd player with us and my dvds and weights and saying lots of prayers for support. Lot's of good Cajun food and rich desserts available - if anyone wants to share thier game plan for the holidays your tips would be appreciated!

Will Check in Later,
Janet

arrrg Just bought the DVD today and started level one. Totally kicked my out of shape A%#! Only made it haft way through before my legs were shaking so bad and hurting and I gave up. Sorry I will give it a another try tomorrow.

Hey Everybody,
just getting ready to wrap up the evening with 20 min TJ and then subway roast beef (my fave)!!!
Glad to see everyone hanging in there and working out. It really helps me to think of you guys and how hard you all are working to keep me pushing on through!

Smiles - Thanks for your rncouraging words - what a great idea "a phrase to chant to myself" hmm I'm going to have to come up with a good one. You're right, one day isn't going to be such a big deal but the key word is balance. Level 3 is really challenging for me and I do have to modify 1 of the moves in order to keep up - but it's gettting better. The plank raises in the final ab circut are very hard for me to do so I have to do them w/ one knee bent!! Also the jumping jax w/ the dumbells are just nuts to me (w/ 5 lb dumbells) Can we say ouch!! But i'm gonna keep on trying.

Inner - Amanda is right ! I was shaking and a pool of sweat when I started this journey but it does get better. I too follow Anita during some of the moves that are too much for me right now and it really makes a diffference. You'll be getting through in no time

Well , I'd best get this booty moving while there's still a drop of energy left! Thank God for vaca!!

Have a great nite,
Janet

I did it! I did it! Decided to give it another try after an a couple hours of rest. Those squats really had my legs just shaking trembling hard core, but it got better towards the end of the level with less squats. Just did Day One! level one!

Yesterday, tried to get back on track after a pretty lousy weekend. I got about 15 miles on the bicycle Sunday, but otherwise my weekend sucked. I stayed under my cals but got no exercise. Yesterday I got to work early, got home in time to bicycle 10 miles before dark. Then i did something unbelievable.

Dig this: I fired up the old Kitchen Aid and made 4 real pie crusts, then did the pumpkin/condensed milk/et cetera thing and made 2 real pumpkin pies (I did use lite condensed milk). I went upstairs and did my weights routine 1st half,,, did 30 day shred level 2,,, and did the 2nd set of my weights, with a little extra here and there. WHILE THE PIES WERE IN THE OVEN!!! :laugh:

There's a special, wierd, creepy little corner of MFP hell, and I'm going there for that.

After exercise I also made sweet potato pie. Good good, and lighter than pumpkin. Need to try that with Splenda sometime.

Everyone has motivated me to go purchase the DVD - maybe it will be on sale..Black Friday and then I plan on starting..Hope to feel the burn with you all soon.

It was done in 2008, so it's not exactly a "New Release",,, regular price at the box stores is $10. One of the best investments I've ever made. :-)

I went through the same thing when I first did it. I couldn't walk for 3 days my knees and thighs were killing me. I started doing it again this week, but for this week I'm doing it every other day so until my body says ok, we can do this.
Connie

Too funny - I'm apparently doing the same thing you were doing. I know it's time to get back to it, so I came here knowing if anything can motivate me, the thread can. It actually works! So, it's about 10:35 am, I need to attack the shred, then run some errands and later in the day, if the legs will move, go for a run. I'll report back to verify that I did it.

And, I almost forgot - good job staying within a reasonable calorie amount both days! You have my admiration! I didn't even count, I figured, it's a special day. (The amazing thing was, I felt sort of icky after stuffing my face, so that's a lesson learned). Yesterday was somewhat snacky, and today feels like back in the groove, and I'm actually happy about it.

Can't wait to hear how you and Jillian got along today!

Go for it cutie! Just go easy on the squats.

Okay - I clawed my way thru level 2. Why is it that even after only 2 days off, it feels so much harder? What does this mean for after I complete level 3? (I'm thinking it means i'll have to pick up something new to keep the strength training up.... ) Wait - what am I worrying about that for? It seems light years away! :laugh:

I STILL am getting my butt kicked by those v raises at the end of circuit 3. It has to be a mental block. Trying to stop thinking "I can't".

Okay, gotta go to the drugstore and post office - then will see if I can motivate myself to go for a run. At the very least, a walk. Easing back in after holiday fun. :ohwell: