Jillian's 30 Day Shred

Boo who? Boo me! I am pretty sure I have a sinus infection (gross) accompanied by a horrible headache and had to work 13 hours today...so pretty sure I'm skipping the Shred :sad: . Seriously, I hate it when I have to miss an evening with Ms. Michaels.

Looks like everyone is still doing really great though! Keep up the positive 'tudes. Hopefully with the Zicam, Sudafed, and vitamin C, I will be jumping back in no time.

Oh and Smiles, that totally was my hubby that wrote the one other post you commented on (in case he didn't reply). Ha. Jillian Michael's whoops his butt!! I love that he wrote that post.

Talk to you all again soon!

Level 1 day 7 DONE!

I almost took the day off from exercise today. Yesterday was bad at work, and I barely ate anything (maybe 600-800 calories) and only managed to squeeze in about 8 cups of water. This morning I slept a little late and woke to find my knees aching. Then I got on the scale. I'm down to 199.8 from 204.8 -- that's 5 lbs in a week! I know it's mostly water weight -- not only was this my first week doing intensive exercise, but I also dramatically changed my diet and upped my water intake, so I'm sure a lot of sodium and other crap has been purged from my system. But still -- I have NEVER dropped that much weight in a week, and it was very encouraging to see the scale drop that much. Seeing those kind of results really motivated me to get the exercise in today. I know not to expect that kind of loss for more than 1 or 2 weeks initially, and honestly I wasn't really expecting much change in my numbers. If I can get a fairly steady 1-2 lb average drop I'll be happy. But this was a nice surprise.

The workout today was interesting -- it was about 4 hours later than I have been exercising, and I found myself much less tired. It was easier getting through the workout, but I sweated more! Knees were really bothering me during the jumping jacks and jumprope, so for those I did a lot of brisk walking in place. If anyone knows of any other good cardio moves to use as modifiers for the jumping exercises, I'm all ears.

Now for a shower and a late breakfast. Maybe I'll send the hubby out for some eggs... I think I deserve some eggs this morning.

Have a great Saturday, all!

Level 1, day 8 done! Plus Walk Away the Pounds, 2 miles. Down 2lbs this week! Feeling great!

Hey everyone. I'm finaly back on the wagon. I took a day off on thursday because my muscles were so sore, and I rested again yesterday. Didint have time to try again because of a work Christmas party and hanging out with co workers, but no worries! I actualy didn't overeat! I'm very proud of myself. :bigsmile: I also refrained from sweet drinks and such things like that, but I"m sure I went over a little. No matter, that gave my muscles a good rest.

I came home from shopping todday and popped Jillian into my DVD player right after. I shredded and then had dinner immediately ready, since I read alot of you saying I need to eat right after. Green beans and rotisserie chicken, mmm. But again, my legs are giving me pain in the shin area. I'm sure the more I shred the better I'll feel. Its just a matter of all the strain from my weight on my legs while I'm doing all that jumping cardio. But YAY! I did notice my stamina is much better! I can push through all those excersises now with just a few pauses and alot less groaning, and I tried doing modified/half cobra pushups like someone suggested to me on here and, they are LOADS better for me to do. My arms thank you.

Go Shredders! We can do it!

Day 13, and day 4 on level 2. I also did the gazelle for an hour and walked who knows how much at the outlet mall.

Happy Sunday, shredders!

Level 1 day 8 DONE.

I used a couple of 16 oz cans (beans) for weights today -- that really made a difference! Boy, those anterior raises are a lot harder with weights!! :laugh: I can feel the burn in my arms still, but in a good way.

Have a good Sunday, all!

Hi everyone!!! Still here, took a couple of days rest, I am still trying to take care of my leg injury. :grumble: I am planning on shredding sometime today. I am home taking care of my sick child.

Mendy, you can do it!!!! :drinker: Go for level 2!!! It will challenge your body even more and you will be amazed by your strength. :flowerforyou:

Have a wonderful day!!! :flowerforyou:

Morning, shredders!

Resting the knees today, so no shred this morning. I've been icing them in the evenings, but they are getting progressively more painful. I'm hoping a day of rest will help. I may shred after work tonight... it feels so wrong not to be exercising!!

Going to take some ibuprofen and get ready for work.

Have a happy Monday, all!

Yesterday I officially completed one week of shredding! Yay me! I even managed to talk my mom into getting the dvd, so now she and my sister are shredders too!! I didn't exercise this morning, it was a late nite last night, and the baby was up at 100 am (very uncharacteristic of her-she usually sleeps through the night). Anyway, I will definitely get my shred on tonite! I even told my son (who is 6 and likes to "work out with mom") so I would have some accountability...he definitely won't let me forget!!

Level 3, Day 10 DONE!!!!! (of course, it took me quite a bit longer than 30 days, but still... I actually completed it!)
What a great experience this has been - from the support and motivation on the thread, to the newly toned shoulders and thigh muscles..

I'm thinking that for variety's sake, I will be moving on to something new (still haven't figured out what - I'll have to see what Wally-World has)... BUT I will be keeping this DVD and returning to it again, maybe this spring? Or after I "complete" the next program? Goals are good!

Amanda - how's it going? And Janet.. if you're still reading.. I DID IT!!!
Casper - I kept telling myself that "slow and steady wins the race".. to keep on keepin on. Take good care of your back, and it will take care of you. :flowerforyou: