Level 2

Level 2 - 30 Day Shred

Today I started level 2 of the 30 day shred!

I was not looking forward to starting the second level.  I thought it would be a good idea to google search level two and check out the exercises before I tried it today.  BAD IDEA!! All the write ups were talking about how tough it was!
It was tough!  But a great workout and I ended up with a great sweat!!

Can you really miss shopping?

Can you really miss shopping???

It's sounds so silly....almost like a drug! But I actually miss shopping.  I go through my periods of shopping like crazy and months of no shopping at all.  We did do a lot of shopping in Hawaii and then for Christmas.  So, I thought it might be a good idea to take a month off.  I went through my entire closet and took lots of consignment and gave tons to my best friend.  She is so appreciative to get anything I send her way. It felt great to clean out the items I just don't wear anymore.


After the no month of shopping.........I have been saving for a new LV bag and Michael Kors watch. :) :) :)

Happy Dance!

I COMPLETED Level 1 of the 30 Day Shred!

Today, I completed level 1 of the 30 Day Shred and I felt like doing a happy dance when it was over!
 

I will take the weekend off and start level 2 on Monday.  After 8 workouts at level one, I am feeling much stronger and healthier.  I have always been the girl that goes to the gym and does tons of cardio and some weights.  So this is a good new challenge.  It will be interesting to see how my body changes.  So far, I have lost inches which is great!

Day 7- 30 Day Shred

Day 7-30 Day Shred

I missed a day yesterday which my body needed but I was at it again this morning.  I woke up and worked out right away which is not the best idea when lifting weights.  I should have eaten a little something then worked out.  During my work out, I felt much weaker which was just lack of fuel in my body.

Still after almost two weeks of doing the 30 day Shred.....I AM FEELING GREAT!

One more day at level 1 then Monday......level 2!!!

Monday Day 5/ 30 Day Shred

Back at it today for the 5th day of the 30 Day Shred.  I felt strange not working out this weekend but it was a good for my body to rest.  It felt a little easier but still a great workout.  I'm hoping by the end of this week I will be feeling stronger.  I am going to Shred tonight before I go to bed which will make it Day 6!!

I also booked out 17 day trip to Maui for December.  We are staying in two different condo's!! It should be an amazing trip! Only 11 months and COUNTING! :)

Day 4-30 Day Shred

Day 4-30 Day Shred


I made it through my first week!!!! YAHOOOOOOO!!!

This week was only 4 days of the Shred but next will be 5.  I am feeling stronger but still have a long way to go.  My legs have been very sore all week long.  I'm going to take two days off now and back at it on Monday.  I might through in some cardio this weekend but see how I am feeling!

Day 3

Day 3- 30 Day Shred

I woke up this morning even more sore than yesterday.  Due to time, I had to wait until the afternoon to Shred.  Today was the worst out of all three so far.  I was so sore it was painful getting through it.....but I did!  I'm loving working out at home and pretty dedicated to getting through this!  Jamie told me it's good to train 5 days and rest two days.  So that is the plan!!

Two things really encouraged me today to stay focused on getting into shape.

1.I was watching Oprah this afternoon and she had her trainer Bob Green on the show.  He said one of the most important things for success and making life changes is creating a picture in your head of how you want your life to look.  So this afternoon I created that picture.  That picture includes me creating over all health in my life.  Working on my inner health and my fitness.

2. Tonight I went and saw the movie "The Fighter".  It was about a boxer that trains for all these different fights.  His dedication through the movie and how he did anything to make that goal happen was incredible.  He was an ATHLETE!

I think in some ways that is the way I need to be thinking about my new picture.  Putting in the dedication to create that picture in my mind!


Who knew Oprah and tonights movie would create such great motivation for me today!
Today was a good day!

Day 2-30 Day Shred

I woke up this morning feeling like a bowl of jello........

But I got up and put my work out clothes on and did the Shred before my breakfast.  I found today much harder than the first but it's because I'm so sore.  2 days down and 28 to go.  I CAN DO IT!

Day 1-30 Day Shred

Day 1

I really liked my first day! I broke a good sweat and was able to use my 5 pound weights for all the exercises but 1.  My goal is to start doing 3 days a week of cardio on top of the video.  It is nice to be able to work out at home!

30 Day Shred- A new goal

I have decided to start the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels.  I will blog my days and see what happens.  I have heard amazing reviews on this video. I have never done work outs at home!

My goal is to feel healthier everyday and this is a great step in the right direction.

Let the SHRED begin!