Fitness Friday - 30 Day Shred Results

Well, it's been a tough journey.  There were so many days I wanted to quit and/or punch Jillian in the face, but she was working for me.  I got through it...no doubt a miracle.  It was a challenge trying to fit the workouts in with all the busyness of a day in the life with kids, but somehow I managed.  Thank God.  Half of these workouts were done between 10 and 12 p.m.

 

I didn't realize how close/far away from the mirror I was when I took the pictures.  I hope you can get a good look. 

 

On day 1, you can see that HUGE belly that gradually starting shrinking by day 30.  I was still trying to fit in the Biggest Loser Cardio Max but I was only doing it 1-2 times a week and then only like once a week.  It was really exhausting trying to do both together on top of everything else. 

 

 

 

 

 My jeans are really fitting looser and some of them are actually baggy and saggy.  Not a good look but I still have a ways to go. I was even able to get in a pair of skinnys that I hadn't worn in about 2 years with one of those cropped tops and it didn't look like I was doing the clothes a blatant injustice. Lol.  I haven't gotten on a scale yet so I don't know how much I weigh.  Sorry.

 

I've been eating better, not nearly as many sweets as before, but I do have them every now and then.  I've always eaten pretty healthy but my main problem was how MUCH I ate.  I always tell people that I never get full.  I can just eat!  Food is delicious!  However, it seems like I have gotten that under control.  Oh and I've been drinking tons of water! I'm sure it's over the daily suggested amount.  I occasionally cheat with water flavors, though.  I don't drink coffee or tea, never have, I just could never like it.  I very rarely drink soda or juice.  So I know I'm not drinking my calories.  My main problem is just FOOD and that sweet tooth mouth.

 

Well, I've still got some more weight to knock off and will be doing the Biggest Loser Cardio Max to burn it all up for the rest of this month. 

 

Big thank you to all the readers!

 

 

 

 



 

 

Fitness Friday- 30 Day Shred -Day 17

Today makes day 17 of the 30 Day Shred and I CAN"T WAIT UNTIL THIS CRAP IS OVA!!!

In my opinion, level 2 is horrible.  I say that simply because I have 0 upper body strength and most of the video consists of some type of plank, pushup, and shoulder excersice.  And then she has the nerve to say,

"I want you to feel like you're dying!"

Shut up! I do feel like I'm dying!

 

Of course, she isn't here to yell back at me. 

 

My arms and shoulders felt like they were on fire.  There were a couple of times I just wanted to cut that video off and call it a day.  Oh, and eat a big ole bowl of ice cream.  But I didn't, I kept going.  I kept hearing these other annoying words in my head.

 

Uhhggg!  Lord give me strength. 

 

Though as much as I feel like I'm dying through the workout, I feel like the energizer bunny after the workout.  Well, not directly after.  Directly afterwards I feel like I've been hit by a bus.  I've also done The Biggest Loser Cardio Max twice this week.  I'm telling you these videos don't make you just sweat.  It's like you're continually trying to fix a leaky faucet. 

And did I mention that my faithful and dedicated husband has punked out on me and left me stranded.  Talking about, "That lady crazy."  You doggone right, she crazy.  But what happened to for better or worse. LOL!

 

Oh well, in the meantime, I'll be counting down the days baby, counting down the days!  I thought I was going to hang with Jilian for 2 months but I might just hang with that cardio max for July.

 

Fitness Friday - The 30 Day Shred Day 10

I'm still going!

I did skip 2 days this week, Saturday and Tuesday.  One day was do to a family issue, but I continued on out for the rest of the days.  So I am actually on day 10 instead of day 12.   It has been hard, very hard and completely exhausting!

I'll admit my stamina for the workouts has increased from the beginning but after each workout I'm covered in sweat and I feel like I'm about to keel over.  I usually just lie on the floor and thank God that's it's over.

(I had just finished)   After looking up some results from others that have done the 30 day shred, I noticed that most of the people were hardly losing any weight.  Most were losing like 1.45868698 pounds or gaining pounds due to muscle.  That just wasn't going to work.  I knew that I needed to burn fat and this here was a lot more than 1 pound.   (Day 1 of 30 Day Shred)   That camera is adding 5 pounds!  It looks like a 5 month baby bump and no I'm not pregnant.  Am I?  Okay, no.  Sometimes that belly has me fooled.     So I was faced with the problem of trying to figure out how and when I would get a little more cardio in.  I had to seize the moment.  This week I ended up adding 2 miles and the Biggest Loser Cardio Max to the mix.  Oh, My!   At this point, I wondered if I could pull a "celebrity stunt" and be hospitalized for exhaustion.  My body was worn out.  I've been sleeping until 10 and 11:00 almost every morning.  The kids have missed story time at the library and 2 shows for the summer reading program.  I felt so guilty.   The house was still standing so the kids didn't burn it down.  I had no idea what they were doing but they knew how to fix a bowl of cereal, and they had easy access to tv and toys.  But just hold on, before you put the Department of Family and Children Services on speed dial, the hubs has been home and was watching them.  Crisis averted.   Well as for eating, it's been okay.  There are days when I do great and then there are days..... I might need to repent.  Well, they weren't that bad, but let's just say I bought a mini bag of recces and kitkats to treat myself.  Sometimes, I don't like to share.  Oh and I had French fries the other day on a trip to see my sister.  I can't remember the last time I had eaten a French fry.  Those were the best French fries ever.  So long dear friend.   I've seen others take their measurements before starting the program but of course I didn't.  I didn't even think about it.  So I took them on day 7 and then I lost them.    (Day 10)   The hubs says he can notice a difference in me but you know husbands.  He had BETTER said that!  He's even decided to join me in this workout madness.  Now, just a bit of background info...my husband is an ex-football, ex-basketball, ex- track, ex-whatever athlete and currently plays softball.  So, I can't tell you how over filled with joy I was as I watched him DYING through his first day of the 30 Day Shred.  It was wonderful, especially since I had build up my stamina.  Victory was mine!  Of course, that just added to his competitive spirit.  We love to joke around.    (We'll see who makes it to the end.)   So I'll move on to level 2 tomorrow.  I'm sure it's going to be more than a challenge but I'm more than a conqueror.  I'll get there! Wait a minute, we'll get there!

Fitness Friday - Back on Track!

Since I've been having a hard time getting a run, walk or both in since the kids have been out for the summer (and prior), I decided to try and get the videos out.    This has been working for me since Caleb has been pre-occupied with big brother and sister and because daddy's been home from work early all week.

 

I decided on the 30 Day Shred with fire breathing Jillian Michaels.  It's brutal.

There are 3 levels: 1, 2 and 3.  I'm on level one and I'm currently on Day 5.  The workout is intense.  I'm fighting to catch my breath on some parts and my body is usually on fire.  Well, it must be working.

 

The eating habits are back on track.  Mostly because it's been too hot or too wet to go to the store.  It's been raining daily.  We did manage to go on Wednesday, though.  I've been eating a lot of wraps, soup, fruits and veggies along with some "regular meals."  Meals are still being spread out during the day and I'm better at portion control, even with ice cream.  I have been sucking on a few jolly rancher chews at times during the week but I have really been wanting some chocolate.  I didn't give in though. 

 

 I'm praying that I can stick to it for the whole 30 days and maybe beyond.  That will make month 3 with some real CONTINOUS effort of getting back into shape.  I think I just might have a new body to go with this new hair. Ha!

 

Have a terribly terrific weekend!