I want to tell you about this new thing I’m trying.
Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred. I’d read about a few bloggers trying it, saw some Twitter chatter about it, and eventually came across this fabulous site that Kristen started: http://www.motherhooduncensored.net/shred/
The results these women are seeing? Are amazing. Seriously, just click on over there and look at Kristen’s results. DAY-UM, right? So I bought the DVD a couple of weeks ago, tried it one night after work before meeting up with Nora for dinner, and the next day I could barely walk. Who knew that someone who can jog 3 miles on a treadmill would be so affected by a 20 minute work out? I nearly cried out in pain any time I had to walk down stairs or sit down on a toilet seat. And since I’ve been trying to up my water intake, that’s a lot of toilet sitting. I felt like I was 80 years old hobbling around.
Now I’m on Day 8 but still on level one (there are three levels and you do each level for 10 days) and though I haven’t really lost any weight (1-2 lbs), I’m definitely stronger. I did Day 7 last night and this morning? No pain! All good signs.
I took “before” photos, but I don’t have the sack to post them just yet. If I see results like Kristen though, I’ll be sure to show you. I have yet to hear of someone NOT seeing results from this program. I’m also doing Weight Watchers, though I admit rather loosely. I’ll work on that. And I plan to start doing the workout in the morning before work. I’ve been switching it up, mostly because going to bed after 11 decreases the chance that I will willingly get out of bed before 7 by 100%. I’ll work on that too.
So, anyone else out there doing the shred? Are you seeing results? Do you want to become a sister (or brother) in shreddery? Then join the shredhead movement! And grab this cool button from Kristen’s site.
And Jillian, if you read this, I want you to know that I love you. But when you say “just a couple more” and proceed to make me do 8 more instead, well then I kind of want to punch you in the face. Just sayin’. Love you though! Really.
Yay! I noticed her loose interpretation of “couple” too! :) Tomorrow is my halfway point (Day 15), and I saw results after just a week!
She’s wiping the floor with me in Level 2, and I’m afraid to see what Level 3 is like…but I’m so glad I started this program.
Good luck!!
I ordered Shred on Sunday. Can’t wait for it to get here. The results are A-mah-zing! Good luck to you, Liz, on your 30 days!
ha. it’s good to know that someone else is hobbling around like an old lady! i dread walking down stairs and today (this is new) i can barely bend my arms!
but it’s only day 2 so i’m hoping it will get easier. and that i will see results. i took before pictures too and did measurements. debating on whether or not to post… maybe i’ll find the courage sometime :)
I’m there with you but I admit I have not been as good at the program as you have. I fully intend to start over after the teeth extraction! And I’m excited about it. You already know the woman reminds me of a reptile and that she makes my arms feel like jello. As much as it annoys me, I thank her. And I’m not sure if it’s my imagination or not but after doing the Level 1 workout only 6 times I think my arms look different. That or just wishful thinking!
And hooray for no pain after day seven!
I may just steal the shredhead button. =)
I bought it a while ago, but I’ll admit that I haven’t even unwrapped the plastic. lol
I should do it, it would be a nice change from the gym!
Good luck with the shred i hear its ruff
ryan
I think about it a lot, as there’s no room in my life to commit to going to the gym right now, and it’s only 20 minutes. I’d like to think I can handle 20 minutes, but I haven’t bought the DVD yet, so…yeah. We’ll see.
I totally want to try this!!! You have to update and tell us how it’s going… I’m going to amazon right now to order!!!
Ok, today was my first day trying it out… we will see how I feel tomorrow!