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Newly gestational diabetic
Just found out last night I have gestational diabetes. I picked up my equipment to check my glucose levels this morning and haven't been able to use it just yet (Doc wants me to wait 2 hours after each meal to check). My Doc is hoping that we can control this without medication and just diet alone (I really hope so too). I…
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Pregnant and still rocking it (but need motivation)
So as the title says I'm pregnant but I'm still actively trying to lose weight. Now before anyone sends me angry PMs or tries to scold me, my doctor knows about this and is ok with it. I have so much extra weight that losing some (even while pregnant) will NOT hurt the baby or myself. The Doc said as long as I'm not…
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L1 D6 Check in
I'm on day 8 and it's getting easier all the time. Still hard! I need to remember to drink more water because I keep getting headaches during it.
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Protein after workouts
I've heard that protein really helps your muscles after a workout for a very important reason! "You're doing this because resistance exercise breaks down muscle. This requires a fresh infusion of amino acids to repair and build it. "If you're lifting weights and you don't consume protein, it's almost counterproductive,"…
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Rest Days
It's alright to take rest days! Jillian herself said you can take 1-2 rest days a week while doing the 30 day shred and still see the results promised. Of course listen to your body; if you need more, take them! We don't want anyone to get injured.
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Runner's high
I've been working out for a while now but it's been purely cardio. Lots of walking, lots of jumping on the elliptical in front of the T.V., and lots of running around with my toddler, but I've never ever felt that runner's high that people keep talking about. Well, until today... or at least I think that's what it was.…
