Today was supposed to be the last official day of the 30 Day Shred. Day 30. September 30th. Epic FAIL for me. Hubby is sick and since the alarm is on his side of the bed...he kept hitting snooze over and over this morning, and imagine my shock when I finally rolled over and realized it was after 6 AM...I leave for work at 7 on Wednesdays. So no Shred for me this morning. I may attempt it later today if I have time (most likely I won't though with football and Open House at the kids' school).
Tomorrow marks Day 1 of Jillian's "No More Trouble Zones". Will be posting my progress on my blog once a week or so...
Great job to all those that stuck with the program!!
--Jenn at 6:17am
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Day 29, Level 3
Wow! One more day ladies! Looking back, I really didn't think I would be able to keep up. I had such little faith in myself I thought I would fizzle out halfway through. Though I did miss a few days due to muscle pain and sickness I have made it almost all the way through the 30 days and I feel great. I don't think I am officially "shredded." Hubby mentioned that this morning.
Him: " Do I look shredded? Because I don't think so..."
Me: " Well, I think I have toned up more.. and my belly looks smaller."
Him: " Ok. But what about me?"
Ugh...typical guy! Anyway...I think if we had made smarter diet choices over the last month the results would have been way better but I do think that I have accomplished some weight loss and some muscle toning. I also think the most important thing is that I have started moving regularly and I hope to continue that now.
Finish strong ladies!
--Jenn at 7:13am
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Truth: I didn't Shred this morning. Got up, got dressed, grabbed the DVD, got my water, went downstairs, put the DVD in...and then got on the computer.
How could I lose my motivation in the last 2 days? Ack!
--Sarahviz (your not so fearless leader anymore) at 9:10am
Him: " Do I look shredded? Because I don't think so..."
Me: " Well, I think I have toned up more.. and my belly looks smaller."
Him: " Ok. But what about me?"
Ugh...typical guy! Anyway...I think if we had made smarter diet choices over the last month the results would have been way better but I do think that I have accomplished some weight loss and some muscle toning. I also think the most important thing is that I have started moving regularly and I hope to continue that now.
Finish strong ladies!
--Jenn at 7:13am
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Truth: I didn't Shred this morning. Got up, got dressed, grabbed the DVD, got my water, went downstairs, put the DVD in...and then got on the computer.
How could I lose my motivation in the last 2 days? Ack!
--Sarahviz (your not so fearless leader anymore) at 9:10am
Monday, September 28, 2009
Day 28, Level 3
I can't believe there are only 2 more days left! Even harder to believe is the fact that I actually stuck with something for 30 days! IN A ROW.
I'm getting nervous now about finding another program to do for the month of October. I know if I don't start something immediately on October 1st, I will get lazy. Guaranteed.
--Sarahviz at 2:08pm
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Darn cramps couldn't hold me back. I managed to get through Day 28. I did follow Anita today more so than Natalie but I still feel accomplished because I managed to follow Natalie all the way through yesterday. I am so excited that we are almost done but am gearing up to get ready to try something new and continue to Shred some more too! I really like how each level works the muscles differently.
Hubby and I have yet to see major weight loss ( I am down a total of 5 this week even with it being that time of the month) and Hub hasn't weighed himself at all. I think he looks a little more toned.
Keep it up Shredders... only a few more days!!
--Jenn at 7:18am
I'm getting nervous now about finding another program to do for the month of October. I know if I don't start something immediately on October 1st, I will get lazy. Guaranteed.
--Sarahviz at 2:08pm
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Darn cramps couldn't hold me back. I managed to get through Day 28. I did follow Anita today more so than Natalie but I still feel accomplished because I managed to follow Natalie all the way through yesterday. I am so excited that we are almost done but am gearing up to get ready to try something new and continue to Shred some more too! I really like how each level works the muscles differently.
Hubby and I have yet to see major weight loss ( I am down a total of 5 this week even with it being that time of the month) and Hub hasn't weighed himself at all. I think he looks a little more toned.
Keep it up Shredders... only a few more days!!
--Jenn at 7:18am
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Day 27, Level 3
I am proud to say that I followed all of Natalie's workout today! Afterwards, my body felt really tight and tense, so I immediately did 30 min. of yoga with my Wii Fit. Yoga is a great way to stretch those sore muscles!
We're winding down with this September Shred, ladies...how are YOU doing? Please check in!
--Sarahviz at 12:56pm
*****
I had to go stand in the cold rain this morning for football. I did not Shred beforehand, but I did, however, Shred as soon as I got home. It actually felt good to warm up from the chilly weather. I, like Sarahviz, also followed Natalie all the way through. I only managed to lose it a little with the Rock Star jumps. I did them, BUT I know my knees are gonna beat me up tomorrow!! Anyway...I feel good. I am celebrating with a glass of wine and watching the Patriots game. Am wondering if I worked out enough to compensate for a small peanut butter brownie?? Maybe not!!
--Jenn at 1:41pm
We're winding down with this September Shred, ladies...how are YOU doing? Please check in!
--Sarahviz at 12:56pm
*****
I had to go stand in the cold rain this morning for football. I did not Shred beforehand, but I did, however, Shred as soon as I got home. It actually felt good to warm up from the chilly weather. I, like Sarahviz, also followed Natalie all the way through. I only managed to lose it a little with the Rock Star jumps. I did them, BUT I know my knees are gonna beat me up tomorrow!! Anyway...I feel good. I am celebrating with a glass of wine and watching the Patriots game. Am wondering if I worked out enough to compensate for a small peanut butter brownie?? Maybe not!!
--Jenn at 1:41pm
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Day 26, Level 3
Day 26 of the Shred is over and done! And I am feeling so claustrophobic in my sick Trenches playing nursemaid that I even did Jillian's other workout "No More Trouble Zones" immediately after. I am positive I will pay for it tomorrow with extremely sore muscles, but it felt great to just focus on making my body stronger for that one hour, as the rest of today will be spent making sure all my sick boyz are taken care of and comfortable.
--Sarahviz at 1:35pm
*****
Well after 2 days off (hey, I was SICK), it felt good to get back to the Shred today. I was "forced" to stay home from football practice this morning as my middle daughter refused to come with us...and being that she is only 10, I couldn't leave her alone so I took that time to disappear into the basement gym and Shred. It felt good. I was able to push through all the strength training with 8 pound weights today and I actually did one set of each cardio with Natalie. I managed to do well except for the Rock Star jumps. Knees would not like those!! So we have a few more days left...I am planning on trying to Shred early tomorrow morning before my son's game, as we have tickets to the Patriots game in the afternoon...though it will be pouring on us...I won't feel like Shredding when we get home, I am sure!!
Happy Shredding!
** Oh...and I also bought the Jillian Michaels "trouble spots" DVD per Sarahviz...can't wait to see what that's all about!!
--Jenn at 10:25am
--Sarahviz at 1:35pm
*****
Well after 2 days off (hey, I was SICK), it felt good to get back to the Shred today. I was "forced" to stay home from football practice this morning as my middle daughter refused to come with us...and being that she is only 10, I couldn't leave her alone so I took that time to disappear into the basement gym and Shred. It felt good. I was able to push through all the strength training with 8 pound weights today and I actually did one set of each cardio with Natalie. I managed to do well except for the Rock Star jumps. Knees would not like those!! So we have a few more days left...I am planning on trying to Shred early tomorrow morning before my son's game, as we have tickets to the Patriots game in the afternoon...though it will be pouring on us...I won't feel like Shredding when we get home, I am sure!!
Happy Shredding!
** Oh...and I also bought the Jillian Michaels "trouble spots" DVD per Sarahviz...can't wait to see what that's all about!!
--Jenn at 10:25am
Friday, September 25, 2009
Day 25, Level 3
I am sick. Real sick. The kind of sick where you can barely get out of bed. I will spare you the details, but in a nut shell: both ends. That should explain it. Flu, I think.
I did NOT Shred yesterday. I feel OK about it considering I ate NOTHING all day. So that has to count for something, right? I think I definitely got rid of more calories than I took in over the last 2 days!
Today I have to go into the office for a minimal amount of time... don't ya just hate when work gets in the way of resting? I actually have major plans tonight with my baby sister for her birthday BUT that is going to depend on how well I feel. So I am hoping to get home, Shred, nap, then shower. We shall see how it goes.
Only 5 more days girls! Keep it up!!
--Jenn at 6:34am
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Whew. Just finished my Day 25 (IN A ROW)!!! You know how Jillian says that her workout is a good way to relief stress? I kinda think she's right. I'm totally stressed (if you read my blog you'll know that all 4 males living under my roof are sick right now...) so it felt empowering to even just carve out those 20 minutes of ME TIME to sweat and focus on my body.
Also? I ordered another one of Jillian's DVDs from Amazon and previewed it (meaning sitting down and watching - not partaking). It's called No More Trouble Zones and consists of a 40-minute workout. (It got great reviews on Amazon!)
The nice thing about the DVD though is that on the Main Menu you can either choose to do the entire 40-minutes, or you can Select a Circuit. The circuits are broken into (1) a 5 min warmup; (2) shoulders and legs; (3) chest and abs; (4) biceps and butt; (5) thighs and triceps; (6) core; (7) upper body and core; (8) lower body and core; and (9) cool down.
So for October, I think my neighbor Paula and I have decided that every morning, we're either going to walk, Shred or try this new DVD.
What will YOU be doing in October?
--Sarahviz at 5:44pm
I did NOT Shred yesterday. I feel OK about it considering I ate NOTHING all day. So that has to count for something, right? I think I definitely got rid of more calories than I took in over the last 2 days!
Today I have to go into the office for a minimal amount of time... don't ya just hate when work gets in the way of resting? I actually have major plans tonight with my baby sister for her birthday BUT that is going to depend on how well I feel. So I am hoping to get home, Shred, nap, then shower. We shall see how it goes.
Only 5 more days girls! Keep it up!!
--Jenn at 6:34am
*****
Whew. Just finished my Day 25 (IN A ROW)!!! You know how Jillian says that her workout is a good way to relief stress? I kinda think she's right. I'm totally stressed (if you read my blog you'll know that all 4 males living under my roof are sick right now...) so it felt empowering to even just carve out those 20 minutes of ME TIME to sweat and focus on my body.
Also? I ordered another one of Jillian's DVDs from Amazon and previewed it (meaning sitting down and watching - not partaking). It's called No More Trouble Zones and consists of a 40-minute workout. (It got great reviews on Amazon!)
The nice thing about the DVD though is that on the Main Menu you can either choose to do the entire 40-minutes, or you can Select a Circuit. The circuits are broken into (1) a 5 min warmup; (2) shoulders and legs; (3) chest and abs; (4) biceps and butt; (5) thighs and triceps; (6) core; (7) upper body and core; (8) lower body and core; and (9) cool down.
So for October, I think my neighbor Paula and I have decided that every morning, we're either going to walk, Shred or try this new DVD.
What will YOU be doing in October?
--Sarahviz at 5:44pm
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Day 24, Level 3
I have to say that I am the worst Shredder in the history of Shredding in September! I took three days off, then tried Level 3...epic fail. I am going to finish out the month, but I'm sticking to Levels 1 & 2. I need motivation because it is seriously lacking.
--Michelle A. at 10:25pm
*****
You have nooooo idea how much I didn't want to Shred tonight. After a long day in NYC for a conference and then travelling back to Boston. By the time my boyz went to bed tonight, I stillhad have a lot to do. But I made myself Shred first, so I wouldn't procrastinate. And now I'm glad I did - I've come too far to skip even one day!
And hey, where are all my September Shredders? How are you doing? Please send a blog post!
--Sarahviz at 8:55pm
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Wow, Level 3 is hard. Even when I feel like I'm pushing myself to the max, I still feel like I'm not doing that well. This stuff is tough!
I will probably not be Shredding for the next 3 days as I'm jumping into full wedding mode for one of my best friend's wedding.
Looking forward to resting my muscles, but I hope that I'm able to jump back in and Shred come Monday (or hopefully Sunday!). Go Shredders go!
--Sarah at 7:13am
--Michelle A. at 10:25pm
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You have nooooo idea how much I didn't want to Shred tonight. After a long day in NYC for a conference and then travelling back to Boston. By the time my boyz went to bed tonight, I still
And hey, where are all my September Shredders? How are you doing? Please send a blog post!
--Sarahviz at 8:55pm
****
Wow, Level 3 is hard. Even when I feel like I'm pushing myself to the max, I still feel like I'm not doing that well. This stuff is tough!
I will probably not be Shredding for the next 3 days as I'm jumping into full wedding mode for one of my best friend's wedding.
Looking forward to resting my muscles, but I hope that I'm able to jump back in and Shred come Monday (or hopefully Sunday!). Go Shredders go!
--Sarah at 7:13am
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