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Taking a break today. We hiked for 2 1/2 hours today at one of our State parks. Just a beautiful day to hike. Lots of uphill climbs. My legs are really feeling it.....more than anything Jillian can through at me in the 30 day shred. Feels good though! Have a great 3-day weekend!

Hello, everyone! Just a quick check in. Managed to get in 79 minutes of exercise tonight. I had to do something after having those onion rings at Red Robin tonight. LOL Tomorrow is only suppose to hit 74 tomorrow, so we are heading out to hike at a state park. 55tolose: Have you checked out eatingwell.com yet? I have made…

Hello, everyone! Finished day 3/level 2. Actually did the plank jacks today. I was huffing and puffing, but got through a good portion of it. Janet: Brazil! How exciting! I know it's for work, but I would love to go there someday. I hope you get a chance to look around. Hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend!

8 sets of 20 various crunches = 160. So 180+160 = 340 crunches

Day 2/Level 2 is done. I couldn't quite make myself do it first thing this morning, since I didn't get to bed until really late. After working in my preschool class, I didn't go to the office. So I shredded this afternoon. It actually felt much better in the afternoon....probably b/c I spent all morning getting up and down…

I only managed to get 50 minutes in today. Had to sit for 2 hours picking out pictures so my Brownie troop can scrapbook tomorrow night at their first meeting. I definitely exercised to eat tonight! Had to do a last minute round of calesthenics to stay under calorie today. :ohwell: It looks like everyone is off and running…

9 sets of 20 crunches = 180 for today. Did some crunches with level 2 of JM 30 day shred, but I am not counting those. I want to add on to them.

Day 1/Level 2 done. I was okay and thinking it wasn't too bad until she got to the planks. Totally modified the last half of the work out. And what's with the double-jump jump rope...UGH!

I'm in again. Lost 3.5 lbs in August & looking to hit 5 lbs this month. Weighed on Sunday at 193.5, but I will check tomorrow to see if it has changed. SW 9/1 193.5 GW 9/30 188.5

Day 10/Level 1 is done!!! WOOHOO! Skipped yesterday b/c I started back to work and the thought of excercising and then working with 3-5 yr olds was daunting.:laugh: But made no excuses this morning, even though my right knee was complaining. I made sure to really get some extra strectching in to loosen it up and so far so…

You can add sodium counts to your food diary. Click on the Food tab, then click on Settings. There will be drop down menus that allow you to add things like sugar, sodium, protien, etc. Mine recommends 2500 mg, which I am not going to do. I am on BP meds and doctor recommended around 1500 mg. I think the average for most…

Sounds good to me! Count me in.:bigsmile:

I am by no means an expert (only been here a month), but it seems like you are not adding in your calories burned from excercise. Even without that you are way below 1200 calories on many days, kicking your body into starvation mode. The high sodium and the work outs could be making your body hold on to water, thus the…

Day 9/Level 1 is done. Only one more day to go in Level 1! Finally down 1 pound this morning. Did the Skinny Saturday Challenge yesterday (2x ex, 2x water) and muscles were a little fatigued this morning, but not as bad as I thought. Measurements: Neck: 14.....13.75.....13 Waist 39.....39.....38 Hips 50.....49.....48 Good…

Hello, KY ladies! I'm in Lexington and need all the support I can get. Hope we can help each other along the way!

Day 8/Level 1 is done and I didn't feel too bad after taking a break yesterday. Actually, I feel a bit better. Still had to modify that one set of jumping jacks....hate those. Two more days of level 1 and then its on to Level 2. :noway: Still haven't lost weight, but it's creeping up on TOM so I'm not going to worry about…

I'm definately in for the crunches, but planks scare me.:laugh: We'll see how it goes!

Had to get out the door early today for work, so I missed my normal morning shred. Ended up sitting in CPR/First Aid training for 5.5 hours. Will probably get in a walk tonight, just so I can get some blood flowing. I will get back to shredding tomorrow morning for day 8/Level 1. Have a great weekend!

Day 7/level 1 is done. I am finding that I have a really hard time with jumping jacks and jumping rope if I do a brisk walk the night before. Really hate to groan through those today. Navie: Welcome! I think doing the squat/box is a great modification. This morning, I modified the second set by alternating putting each leg…

smilingslatka--I too have not lost weight since starting and have actually gained. I am hoping it is water retention. Someone posted on another link that after intense cardio, your muscles hold on to water.:embarassed: I don't know if that's true, but I hope it stops soon.:happy: Finished Day 6/Level 1 this morning and…

Hi, Tiwi! Tomorrow I do Day 6/level 1 and it is getting better. Jillian says on the DVD "...for those of you on day 5 or 6, I bet you are starting to notice a difference." and I did. I agree with Leela about stretching before you do the DVD. I stretched out on Day 4 & 5 and really noticed a difference with the pain around…

Day 6/Level 1 is done. Really had to convince myself to do it this morning b/c I had to work late last night. Glad I did. I was finally able to up the jumping rope to an actual jump...I was doing a shuffling skip before. Endurance is improving and really felt it today. Have a great day! Michele

Day 4/Level 1 is done. Walked for 3 1/2 hrs yesterday at an art fair, so my right knee was a bit tender today. Hopefully it will work itself out. Weighed in at 194.5 this morning, which is a gain of 1 lb. I am hoping it is water from the high sodium foods yesterday at the art fair. The anterial arm raises were burning my…

L1D3 is done and it actually seemed a little better. I managed to do all of the push ups in the first rep (girl style)...much to my surprise! My 8 year old joined me today and complained that the crunches hurt her stomach, while I did them all! BOY! Did that feel good! LOL Forgot to take before pix, so may do this…

The state fair serving that is here in Kentucky. I saw it on the news last night and was completely disgusted. I won't be getting that at the fair this year! UGH!

L1D2 done and feel pretty good. Those jumping jacks are killing my shins after the 50 min brisk walk last night.....also, too much jiggling! LOL! Have a great day everyone!

Just finished Day 1 and all I can say is WOW!!! I had to make quite a few adjustments for my ability level, but I can see how you would progress as the days go on. Was totally sweaty and had to rest a couple of times (I recently pulled a muscle in my right arm and didn't want to press it), but I really liked it. Just when…

bump....looking into getting the DVD. sounds very interesting.

forgot to weigh in yesterday, so here it is: 8/1 197 8/6 194.5 8/15 193.5 Down 3.5 this month....yeah!

OK...so where do I log "holding back 65 lb dog who wants to chase 7 ducks while walking up hill"? I have never seen ducks run so fast! LOL I was laughing so hard the drivers passing me probably thought I was nuts! LOL Terri - thanks for today's myth. My husband is a grazer and I'm not, yet were in the same boat. So this…