Day 17, Level 2

"Before starting any exercise program please consult your physician. "
I am 17 days into The Shred and I am disappointed to tell you that I am seeking a doctor today. Upper body feels great. Strong, slimmer, healthier. Lower body, NOT SO MUCH! I really have been fighting it, thinking it was really just going to take some time to work out the muscles but after being awakened at 2 am with a painful leg cramp that prompted a crying fit which took over an hour to subside, I seriously think that I have either done some damage to some ligaments or the arthritis I have been joking about is really present. My friends are off to kickboxing this morning and as much as I would love to call in sick and join them... I know I couldn't lift my leg up to participate if I tried. So upper body Shred only for me today. I am seeing the doctor this afternoon and hoping to get back to Shred full strength tomorrow if she says I can. I am bummed. I am disappointed in my body. I feel my age. Pardon me as I struggle to climb off the bed and get downstairs to head to work. Good luck Shredders and I will at least join in the upper body work to stay in the game!
--Jenn D. at 7:21am

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I'b sick.  I hab a head cold, sore throat and am achy all over.  So needless to say, I didn't wake at pre-dawn to Shred with my neighbor (Since I have Thursdays off from work, I actually slept in until almost 7!)  So the plan is to Shred sometime later today.  I HAVE TO.  I am not letting myself off the hook, sickness be damned!
--Sarahviz at 7:33am

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I so so so did not want to Shred today. My ankles hurt and I felt fresh out of willpower.
Surprisingly, as soon as the DVD started I felt really energized. Funny how that happens.
But I have to confess: I sucked the last circuit. I just wasn't feeling it.
We are doing SO well ladies! Not long to go now!
--Sarah at 8:13am

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I haven't felt very encouraged or motivated the past two days. I've trudged through, but it has been a weak attempt. I didn't even send a post yesterday because, well, blah. We're having dinner with some friends and the season premier of The Office is tonight so I got my Shred done early and that still didn't help. I have just been feeling lethargic and ho hum about it. I have days when I feel powerful... I even did a few of the actual push ups on the walkouts, but then there are days when I'm just struggling to push through the workout. I also cheated and weighed myself and I haven't lost a thing even though I DO feel much more toned. I haven't done a thing in the way of diet so that is going to be my new focus, watching what I'm eating and going a little higher protein and a little lower calories and carbs.
So that is where I am... how are YOU doing??
--Michelle A. at 2:30pm

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Just finished Day 17.  This is the latest in the day I have ever Shredded and I am NOT a fan!  (It probably didn't help that I feel like ass, PLUS I ate McD's for lunch.  Badbadbad!)
Seems like we're all kinda having the midway-blues, huh September Shredders?  I'm right there with you.  All I can say is that we need to trudge on and get through it.  What good would quitting do us now? 
When there are days that you don't want to Shred, just tell yourself IT'S ONLY 20 MINUTES.  And then GO DO IT.  You will feel so much better afterwards.  Am I right?
--Sarahviz at 3:06pm