Day 30 of the 30 Day Shred

Last day! Well, the last day of my first 30 days and blogging about it. Jillian Michaels knows what she is doing and it is a tough workout series that produces results. I highly recommend this DVD to anyone who is willing to commit to 20 minutes every day for a leaner body and increased cardio capacity. No excuses, all you need are hand weights and a mat if you are working out on a hard surface. The DVD is around $10 and you can find it just about anywhere.
So here are my results:
Biceps: start- 13" finish 14" bigger! Kinda surprised by that. Less hangy down, more muscle.
Belly: start- 37" finish 36" lost an inch there.
Thigh: start-26.5" finish- 23.5 lost 3 inches there! Whoo hoo!!!
Bust: start- 40" finish 38" lost 2 inches

My weight loss: I started at 177# and I am down to 174#. Not too bad. I have not been real strict with my eating. Way better than before, however, and progress is what I am after.
Sorry, hubby said no pics on the Internet. I'm ok with that!
Thank you for reading my adventure with the 30 Day Shred and I bid u'all farewell and keep after it!! If I can do this, anyone can!

Day 29

Only 1 more day till results time!! I a excited and nervous at the same time. I hope I am not disappointed. I have worked hard!
I am enjoying my post-workout breakfast smoothie made from fresh strawberries and spinach from my garden! For my protein powder I use "Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein" vanilla flavor. It is all vegan, no soy or whey.

Day 28

I struggled to get my workout today. I was more sore today than yesterday. I worked harder yesterday than I did the first day. Those plank poses are really tough if you keep your body straight. My abs were even sore. The scissors are the hardest. I like it though! It seems my belly is getting bigger while the rest is smaller?? Maybe my belly isn't changing as fast as my legs... Idk. It is a little disheartening. My belly was my favorite area before pregnancy. I'll just have to work harder. I would like to see my abdominal muscles again!

Almost done with the first 30 Days!

Yes, I am a little sore. Level 3 works some different muscle groups. I didn't know I had that many muscle groups!
I like this level and I plan on continuing with it after 30 days. I think I will change it up and do different workouts 4-6 days a week. I like my elliptical, I have a couple of other DVDs I like, and of course, my running! I CAN manage 20-30 minutes every day and I WILL continue!
I will do measurements again after the 30 day mark for the results!

26 days done!

Apparently I have forgotten to do my blog posts the last couple of days... Whoopsie! I have not skipped anymore days and in fact, I started level 3 this morning. I was so nervous about moving up in the progression that I put it off for several days. However, I do believe this is my favorite routine. Don't ask me why... it is hard. Some of the exercises I could just barely do and some of them were not a problem. I like the new ab exercises because the level 1 and level 2 were getting very easy. I guess I like the fact I could see that I am stronger and progress seen is always beneficial. :)

23 days!

I almost forgot to sit down and write! It has been a fantastic gorgeous day and we have tried to make the most of it.
I feel so much better when I eat well. The liquid diet really does me good. I had a homemade puréed vegetable beef soup. It was so yummy! I think I'll do the same today.
As far as the exercises go, I have been trying to do them in perfect form. Which means butt down in plank position. Much harder to do than with your booty sticking up ;) Also, doing the squats and static lunge LOW! Couple more days then I will move on up to level 3!

22 days of the Shred done!

I felt really strong today. I feel heavy, however. I have decided to fast; liquid diet only and tons of water. It's so easy to get off track little by little. Yesterday I ate double the calories I am supposed to! I couldn't believe it.
I have alot to pray about as well.

"Let this morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life." (Psalm 143:8 NIV)