Days10 -13

Again totally slacking on blogging but not on the working out.  I'm two days into level 2 of the 30 Day Shred.  Oh my!  Today was a bit harder too as I got up early to go to a ladies conference at church then spent all afternoon running errands.  I was totally tired when I got home and almost opted for a power nap but instead I did my workout and I feel great both physically and emotionally.

That said with the ladies conference there was food!!! I stayed with my diet but I did end up eating back my workout calories which I've been trying not to do.  I really started that on this past Wednesday so I'm going to hold off on weighing until Wednesday to see if it really made any difference.  :)  I'm hoping for the best! 

Day 9 - No More Nights

I have been working out at different times and I think I've found my best time is about two in the afternoon.  I did mine in the evening today and I felt really sluggish.

Two more days to go before I graduate to level 2 of this work out.  I'll be happy to as I hardly remember it and seeing that I have started and quit I don't know how many times in the last two years I've done level one for and ever!

I still working on improving my diet... I'm staying within my calories but doesn't mean what I'm eating is good for me. 

See ya tomorrow!

Slacking on The Blog Not The Workouts

Days 5, 6, 7 and 8

Wow it's been that long since I blogged?  My confession I didn't do Jillian on Sunday.  I did go for a walk though and Saturday I was extra proud of me because I spent at least 3 hours walking around the flea market with my husband, came home took a nap and yes then I worked out!  It was tempting to think I didn't have too.

I'm feeling a bit guilty about Sunday but my son was over and even though he doesn't live far he works lots so I only see him about every two weeks. 

I weighed the morning and was the same as last Monday which emotionally sucks but I also know I rarely lose any pounds when I first start working out....

Maybe next Monday?

Day 59 - That's All Folks

I have done more than 5 days on the Ripped in 30 Week 4.  I want to make things even so while I plan on getting the Killer Abs DVD tomorrow I won't be starting it until Saturday. :)  Tomorrow I may go for a walk or do Level 1 of The 30 Day Shred just to see if I feel a difference from where I started.  I think that might be sort of fun.

I'm sharing that I had that big old "screw it" mindset this morning.  Like I said the scale hasn't moved and my measurements are the same so I'm all like what's the use... BUT then I look at my arms, legs, and booty and even if they aren't showing progress on the tape measure they are showing more definition. :)  So, here I am fighting through another day.

I share this stuff everyday because maybe someone can relate... This fitness journey isn't just physical it's a mental roller coaster as well.  It's hard changing old habits.

Day 58 - Ho-Hum

Another day, another workout!  I can't wait to start my new DVD should have today if I wouldn't have missed a couple of days.  I may just have to start it Friday. :)

I don't know why I felt bored with it today, it's not like it's not challenging.  Maybe it's because it's been about 2 months and I haven't even lost a pound.  :(

Day 57 - Rollin...

I'm back on the wagon and I'm rollin' right along.  This week 4 is incredible.  I hate it but it makes me feel great!

What doesn't make me feel great is that I'm almost done with Ripped in 30 and with the exception of the shape of my lower thighs, my butt does seem rounder and less jiggly and a tinny bit of a better shape in my arms, I'm not seeing much of a difference besides all the aforementioned.  Since I think my tummy is my biggest problem I'm looking forward to the Killer Abs DVD.  I was hoping for a bigger differnce overall by now but I know it took years of sitting on my behind to get were I was and I'm not there anymore at least I have made some progress.  And whether the measuring tape or the scale says anything I can feel that I'm stronger!   I think it's Joyce Meyer that says I'm not where I want to be but I'm not where I use to be. :)

Ha... aforementioned just had to use it.  :P

Day 53, Day 54, Day 55, Day 56

Day 53 - Thursday, I went for a 3 mile walk.

Day 54 - I took the day off all together... I'm ashamed but had some family stuff going on so I didn't get to it.  :( 

Day 55 - Week 4 of Ripped in 30 I believe that was my 2nd day

Day 56 - Good family stuff and church... took the day off I feel sucky about it!  No excuses really!

Day 57 - Today back on it! Week 4 of Ripped in 30 Day 3.

Since I missed those two days... I'm going to continue on with Week 4 until day 60.  Then I plan on starting, Jillian Michaels Killer Abs.

While I feel super bad about missing two days I know I have to let it go and learn to not repeat my mistake.  So to make light of it... I AM a Candy Crush addict... Level 577.  :)  So I thought this was great.

Day 51 & Day 52 Booyah!

Yesterday was the last day of week three and today I did week 4 of Ripped in 30.  I'm here to tell the tale... all I can say is thank you Jillian for the previous weeks so I didn't die today!  I'm proud of myself, I have come so far since starting the 30 Day Shred.  I'm still not doing the "bad ass" moves half the time but I'm doing this thing!

Day 50 - 50 Already?

I can't believe I have been doing this for 50 days now.  I have not missed a day! :)  Now even days I dread it and feel pessimistic I still want to workout! 

I told my friend even if I'm just losing a sheet of paper a day then eventually is will become a stack of paper!  It will all add up if I do the work!

Day 48 & 49 - Busy Weekend

Even though I didn't have time to blog I did do Ripped in 30 Saturday and took my "day off" with a three mile walk Sunday.  One of my sons went with me on my walk so that was a wonderful part of my Mother's Day.  An hour walk with time to chat.  He is in college, has a job and a girlfriend so it was nice to be able to spend some time with him. :) 

My husband is out of town this week so I may step it up a bit... we'll see.  I did plan on doing lots of spring cleaning.  I know some people count that as exercise.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day. 

Day 47 - Oh Burn!

I was really planning on walking today instead of doing my Ripped in 30 but God had other plans for me because it started storming so I put in the old DVD and felt the burn!

Whoa, I can't even say it felt any easier like the other workout.  It still hurts and wow talk about sweating.  I know gross but so true.

Here is my updated picture for my 45 days in.  My weight went up the 3lbs that I lost and my measurements didn't really change at all.  I feel like things are changing still though so I'm not losing hope yet.  I'm just going to keep going!

Day 46 - Back for More

Oh wow!  Day two of week three hurt even more! It took lots of self talk to get me to do this today... and that wasn't coming from lazy that was coming from oh my I know what's about to happen and it's not going to feel good.  I don't know if tomorrow I'm going to have the full use of my arms.  That said depending on how I feel tomorrow might just be my walking day. 

Don't get me wrong though this is a good hurt it's the back of my arms... I'm hoping this will really help my "old lady arms". 

One day at a time sweet Jesus!

Day 45 - WTH OMG Week 3 of Ripped in 30

OMG OMG I have a feeling I'm going to be one hurting unit in the morning!  I swear week 2 was like a stroll in the store with Jillian and she must have slipped a can of whoop ass in the cart... cause today she opened it. I feel like I have been a victim of a hit and run and Jillian was driving the bus.

I'm having mixed feelings about tomorrow but I feel great as weird as that sounds.

On another note... it's day 45 which means I'm half way through!  YAY!  Not that I plan to quit after the 90 days and start riding the couch again.  The 90 days is a challenge for myself to see how much of a difference I could make.  I haven't seen progress in weeks as far as weight or inches but I can tell in how I feel and definition in places where it wasn't there before.  I will say though if I was stalled I think week 3 has the potential of jump starting me into the right direction.

Day 44 - A Little Bit Stronger

I had a super busy day.  Had to clean the castle for a birthday party, shop, bake a cake and cupcakes. (Yes, I had a cupcake!)  Worked out, showered, party time, clean up party stuff and then I went grocery shopping after everyone had left.  It's late, I'm worn out and already planning a nap tomorrow. 

As far as being stronger, I started with 3lb weights and I'm not feeling the burn so I'm going to up it to 5lb ones and see how that works for me.

Today was also the last day of week two of Ripped in 30.  I'm scared to know what is in store for me tomorrow but I keep making it through so we will see.

Day 43 - Can't Think of a Title LOL

Getting my work out in earlier today... but I still need to step it up.  Next week I'm going to try to change it up and do it first thing in the morning.  Well, I say first thing but ahh after the kids go to school say 9ish after I have some coffee flowing in my veins.

So, tomorrow will be the last day of week two of Ripped in 30! 

I'm not feeling like I'm making any progress with this one, it's a good workout don't get me wrong but I'm not feeling any different so I'm fighting the urge to get a case of the F-its.

Since I feel I'm not making progress here lately I think I'll add a walk in as often as I can...  There are only about three weeks until the pool opens here.  I'll still be jiggly but I'd like to be a smaller jiggly.

Day 42 - Like Waiting for Christmas

Today marks six weeks!  It went by fast and while I know I have made progress today I was full of that crappy attitude of this isn't really doing any good... blah blah blah!  I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

I did my workout today even though I was really tempted to just go walking.  I may do that later anyway just because I think it might help my mood.  :)

Day 41 - Do I Have To...

I almost did it... I almost talked myself out of working out.  Earlier today I went to the mall with my kids.  What is it about spending a couple hours wondering around the mall makes me feel lazy when I get home?  Am I the only one?

I got it done though and everyday that passes makes me feel better and better!  I'm halfway through week 2 of Ripped in 30!

Day 40 - Walk It Off

Today was crazy busy I was gone from this morning until about 9pm.  So that day Jillian said to take off... it was today.   I can't just take the day though so I went for a three mile walk. 

It's all good! I'm still on a role!  I can't believe I have went 40 days and not missed working out in some way or another!

Day 39 - Late Is Better Than Never

I didn't get my workout in until 7:30 last night.  It's cool though that I'm so far into this, that even when I get busy I don't want to miss even one day.

The new moves still felt a bit awkward but I'm catching on... you could say I'm not very coordinated.  Doesn't matter if it's ugly when I do it, I'm doing it!

Day 38 - Week 2 of Ripped in 30

I won't lie I put off working out today because I was scared of what was coming.  I didn't get to it until 7:30 tonight.  I psyched myself up though and got after it. 

It wasn't as scary as I thought it would be, that said it wasn't easy and some of things just felt awkward.  I'm thinking if anything hurts in the morning it will be my booty and my inner thighs. 

I found her humor refreshing this go round.