The Shred - Part Dos

OK, now that I received clearance from my doctor, I can now start working out hard core to get rid of this "baby fat." I am ready to take on the 30 Day Shred for the second time. If you recall, before my pregnancy I tried to take on this challenge in October of '09 but by the end of that week, not only were we moving out of town but I also found out we were pregnant. So because I didn't know any better (and it was an excuse), I decided to stop the challenge and resume once baby Roddy had arrived. Well now it is that time.

No ifs, ands or buts, I am going to get through this. I am in dire need to get my self healthy again and if I shed a few pounds and firm up in the mean time that would be a great bonus too. My ultimate goal is to be healthy but I also wanted to make sure that I get back to a decent starting weight before we decide to have Baby #2. Now, don't worry we aren't jumping on that boat just yet. Our plan is to wait about a year before conceiving again. There is just too much going on financially in our lives right now AND raising an infant is a lot of work (we already knew that of course). The lack of sleep and horrible eating habits have taken a toll on our bodies. We practically need this full year to recoop :).

So while I go through this, I plan on providing updates and if I am brave enough, maybe some before and after shots with my review of the program.

So for all you Shredders out there, do you have any advice for me? Prayers? lol

Wish me luck...I am definitely going to need it!

Fell Off The Wagon...

The 30 Day Shred wagon that is.

Unfortunately, I have to admit that I have fallen off the wagon. I apologize, Encore Bride, but with the move I seemed to have hurt my back and it just hasn't been the same. It is getting better though, I just have to put that kind of activity on hold. I have been suffering from random flair ups so I have been icing, heating and taking Tylenol to ease the pain and soreness when needed.

To all the shredders, please don't let my excuse be your excuse. You can do this! It is a great workout and I cannot wait to jump back on the wagon!

So good luck my fellow shredders. I can't wait to hear about your progress!

The 30 Day Shred - Week 1

Week 1 (level 1) started yesterday for our 30 Day Shred challenge. OK, let me tell you how SORE I am, lol. Just a few minutes after completing the workout, I was so sore I had to find assistance with the walls to walk down the stairs...bad part is that my bedroom is on the 3rd floor. YIKES!

So here is what I think about the dvd... I found the first level to be quite challenging. After completing the first round of level 1, I was saying to myself, "this is it" (not confusing it with MJ's new song title) but then I realized that there were two more rounds. Oh my. Jillian really is good. Very little chit chat and I believe a decent description of every move.

I would actually say this is a good workout in comparison to the p90x. It isn't as intense but I think it was perfect for any woman to participate and get the results they require. Her combination of Strength, Cardio and Abs is perfect for shocking the body into shaping up. The one thing I can't recall is whether we had a good amount of stretching of the lower body before starting the program, which I know I desperately needed. Sadly though, I am looking forward to working out today.

So here are my beginning stats for the week:

1. Starting weight -- 160 (Ouch!)
2. Current weight -- 160
3. Goal weight -- 130
4. What level you're doing -- Level 1

I do not have the following stats as I must have packed up my measuring tape for the move. I will have these results next week.

5. Bust measurements
6. Waist measurements
7. Hips measurements
8. Thigh measurements (widest part of the thigh)

So how did you all do?

Good luck with the rest of the week. Remember that you can do it!

Join 30 Day Shred Challenge

Calling all Brides, Newlyweds, Mothers and all of my other FABULOUS readers!

Come join the 30 Day Shred challenge supported by The Encore Bride and myself, The Roddy Bride.

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My wedding has come and gone but it doesn't mean that I can't try to get into shape. I severely lack motivation but after months of hearing about the wonderful Bees @ the Wedding Bee blogging about their experience, I thought that it is about time I give something a try. So now I am going to be the next victim (er...challenger) to Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred.

If you are fed up with the way you look or are looking for a different routine, come join us. You can follow along and let us know and we'll do a roll call every week.

The Challenge: we will do the 30 Day Shred for ALL of 30 days. We will post every Tuesday the following details:

1. Starting weight

2. Current weight

3. Goal weight

4. Bust measurements

5. Waist measurements

6. Hips measurements

7. Thigh measurements (widest part of the thigh)

8. What level you're doing

Good luck! You can do it!!

I'm Ready To Shred...

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So it's a little late for the wedding but it is NEVER too late to get your a$$ in gear in order to be healthy. I'm ready to get myself in decent shape for my hubby, my future kids and most importantly me, myself and I!

For me it is all mental. I have zero motivation to make any changes but this isn't something new for me. This is a struggle I have had all my life. I. Am. Lazy. Even when I was physically fit in high school I didn't want to go the extra mile to do anything.

I revealed my goal to my hubby last night thinking he would laugh at me since I have a collection of work out vids at home. We have P90x, 10 Minute Trainer, The Firm, the Total Body Gym, Perfect Push-ups and more... I was pleasantly surprised when he responded with, "I'm proud of you." AW - isn't he so freakin' sweet?! This is why I LOVE this man!

Anyway, the reason I chose to add 30 Day Shred to my collection was because many wonderful bloggin' Bees on WeddingBee.com swore by this video and the results they had. The Amazon.com ratings helped a bit as well not to mention the $10.99 pricetag.

Wish me luck as I take on this new venture!

Have any of you tried 30 Day Shred with Jillian Michaels? Your results?