[angleigh]

Yeah...we are back up and running.

I got the my 20 min done today. No stops, even though my legs were killing me. UGH! Time to head out for my walk

[Sara Arell]

Well, I don't know how I did after no sleep at all last night, but I jogged for 20 minutes this morning and then walked another 45 minutes......not so good, but I'm afraid it's all I can manage today. I thought it would make me either feel better or wear me out so I could go to sleep, but.............I'm just plain wired this morning! LOL

Told my family to keep their distance today! LOL I'm a little cranky!

[tiza126]

angleigh, on 17 May 2011 - 12:05 PM, said:

Yeah...we are back up and running.

I got the my 20 min done today. No stops, even though my legs were killing me. UGH! Time to head out for my walk

Good job!! I still need lots of stops to get through it.

[tiza126]

Brandy checked in with me via email, and she did her exercises yesterday & today. I'll update the chart tonight after work. I wonder what symbol I'll use today....

[angleigh]

ooh...I can't wait to see. Now i'm really headed out for my walk. LOL

[Sara Arell]

tiza126, on 17 May 2011 - 12:35 PM, said:

Brandy checked in with me via email, and she did her exercises yesterday & today. I'll update the chart tonight after work. I wonder what symbol I'll use today....

I'm sure whatever you use will be sweet, Tiza - I was thinking about a red eyeball for me! LOL Not really - don't! Just kidding.......told ya I was cranky today! That no sleep will get me everytime!

[Jen Reed]

Did mine this morning. I am so sore. I don't know what it is with me but when I go back to lifting weights after I've been away from working out I get sooo sore for a few days... ugh... hopefully I'll be able to move tomorrow. LOLOL!

[Brandy M]

T, The chart is adorable!! I am just seeing it for the first time. Course..ya know, I could be a little bias. LOL

My arms hurt the most too, I thought I was doing pretty good with my legs..that was until I had to hold on to the sink in the loo!

Embarrassing.

[tiza126]

I'm surprisingly NOT sore today.... which scares me a little. I'll probably be doubly sore tomorrow! Although I tweaked my ankle somehow yesterday evening, so I'll have to wrap it tonight before I work out just for more support.

[Brandy M]

Oh and PS..the tiny hearts for Cheri's babies is so sweet!

[CRS]

The chart is adorable!! I haven't worked out yet today. I have an infection and had to get into the dr. today for some meds. I'm sore from yesterday, and feel a little shaky, but as soon as lunch has digested, I'm going to attempt it. I don't want to fall behind!!

[tiza126]

Don't push yourself too hard, Carla!! Rest that body of yours and feel better soon!!

[Cheri T]

Workout done! Somehow my Jello legs held on, more or less. I cheated a couple times when I heard her say 2 more and stopped. *shhhhh*
William was napping, so no little heart for him today. Michael was a trooper and worked hard again. He must be a little sore though, b/c he looked uncomfortable and put the weights down after about 5 minutes in and just did the motions without weights today:) Smart boy.

[CRS]

I did it!! I'm still a bit shakey, but it was easier today. Except for the pushups...I only did 10 each time instead of the 30 seconds or whatever it is. I'm not horribly sore, just stiff. I hope it's not worse tomorrow. If it wasn't for all of you ladies, I know I would have skipped today!

[Brandy M]

Proud of you Carla!! See... having a support system really helps. WTG Cheri and Michael. You'll have to show him his lil heart.

[Bride]

Reporting in :-) Well, my dvd did not show up last night, so maybe today. In the meantime, I walked 20 minutes this morning before work with the dogs, and for half my lunch hour I did a 30 minute, 2 mile "Walk Strong" with Leslie Sansone using stretch band at intervals. Whew! It is very cold in the office so this workout warmed me up!!

I also wanted to say that I'm making every effort to eat healthy throughout these 30 days. Yesterday I was very successful and so far today is the same. I even resisted chocolate cherry cake with poured fudge frosting that I made for hubby this weekend, and I'm urging him to eat up so it doesn't call my name at night! It is my goal to focus on controlling my sugar and carb intake.

You all are doing great!! Keep it up!

[Sara Arell]

WTG, Carla, Brandy, Cheri! I'm so happy that y'all are doing so well.

I hope you feel better soon, Carla! I had so hoped that the doctor visit would say that you weren't down with that!

I guess I've reached the snapdragon part of my life today - part of me has snapped and the rest of me is draggin'!!!!

Can't wait to see what cute little markers Tiza comes up with!

[Sara Arell]

Bride, on 17 May 2011 - 02:26 PM, said:

Reporting in :-) Well, my dvd did not show up last night, so maybe today. In the meantime, I walked 20 minutes this morning before work with the dogs, and for half my lunch hour I did a 30 minute, 2 mile "Walk Strong" with Leslie Sansone using stretch band at intervals. Whew! It is very cold in the office so this workout warmed me up!!

I also wanted to say that I'm making every effort to eat healthy throughout these 30 days. Yesterday I was very successful and so far today is the same. I even resisted chocolate cherry cake with poured fudge frosting that I made for hubby this weekend, and I'm urging him to eat up so it doesn't call my name at night! It is my goal to focus on controlling my sugar and carb intake.

You all are doing great!! Keep it up!

Wow, WTG, Lei! That must be a hard dessert to resist! Good for you!

[Cheri T]

I'm hungry just reading about Lei's dessert. Can I come help your DH eat it?

[angleigh]

Bride, on 17 May 2011 - 02:26 PM, said:

Reporting in :-) Well, my dvd did not show up last night, so maybe today. In the meantime, I walked 20 minutes this morning before work with the dogs, and for half my lunch hour I did a 30 minute, 2 mile "Walk Strong" with Leslie Sansone using stretch band at intervals. Whew! It is very cold in the office so this workout warmed me up!!

I also wanted to say that I'm making every effort to eat healthy throughout these 30 days. Yesterday I was very successful and so far today is the same. I even resisted chocolate cherry cake with poured fudge frosting that I made for hubby this weekend, and I'm urging him to eat up so it doesn't call my name at night! It is my goal to focus on controlling my sugar and carb intake.

You all are doing great!! Keep it up!

Way to go...what a great choice!

[angleigh]

Cheri T, on 17 May 2011 - 01:56 PM, said:

Workout done! Somehow my Jello legs held on, more or less. I cheated a couple times when I heard her say 2 more and stopped. *shhhhh*
William was napping, so no little heart for him today. Michael was a trooper and worked hard again. He must be a little sore though, b/c he looked uncomfortable and put the weights down after about 5 minutes in and just did the motions without weights today:) Smart boy.

LOL...I didn't stop today, but I also didn't keep up with the girls. I did ok until the very end (minus the jumping jacks that I made some replacements on) But the bicycle crunches...ooohhh! those hurt!

[angleigh]

Brandy M, on 17 May 2011 - 12:48 PM, said:

T, The chart is adorable!! I am just seeing it for the first time. Course..ya know, I could be a little bias. LOL

My arms hurt the most too, I thought I was doing pretty good with my legs..that was until I had to hold on to the sink in the loo!

Embarrassing.

LOL..right there with you. Let's just say I've been very thankful these last 2 days that when my husband replaced the toilets in the house he got the taller ones instead of the "normal" height.

[Bride]

Ok - just got home and my 30 day shred STILL is not here - was suppose to be here yesterday. Coming via FedEx ... so maybe it will still deliver later tonight?? I can't wait to complain about my thighs with you all heheheeee .... if not here tonight - I'm hitting the pool at 5:30 AM for a 60 minute H2O aerobic workout regardless.

[luckyladybug]

Day 2! I am feeling strong, like a most powerful...
bowl of JELL-O.

Day 2 was different from Day 1--I was definately sore, but my endurance seemed better except for push-ups. I have two surgically repaired shoulders, but I know I can make them stronger. (Part of the reason I started digitally scrapping is because I became frustrated with the loss of manual dexterity after my surgeries.)

Does anyone have anything they are alternating with the SHRED?--I thought it was three workouts that rotated, but the "DO #1 until you get better or you die!" scares me a little.

Thoughts?

[luckyladybug]

CRS, on 17 May 2011 - 12:53 PM, said:

The chart is adorable!! I haven't worked out yet today. I have an infection and had to get into the dr. today for some meds. I'm sore from yesterday, and feel a little shaky, but as soon as lunch has digested, I'm going to attempt it. I don't want to fall behind!!

Take it easy, Carla. Your body needs rest to heal. My friend always tells me to put on socks, lay down with my feet up, and drink hot tea. She says it helps you body draw out and fight infection naturally. I don't know about that, but I do know it always make me feel like I've been hugged!

[Sara Arell]

luckyladybug, on 17 May 2011 - 05:14 PM, said:

CRS, on 17 May 2011 - 12:53 PM, said:

The chart is adorable!! I haven't worked out yet today. I have an infection and had to get into the dr. today for some meds. I'm sore from yesterday, and feel a little shaky, but as soon as lunch has digested, I'm going to attempt it. I don't want to fall behind!!

Take it easy, Carla. Your body needs rest to heal. My friend always tells me to put on socks, lay down with my feet up, and drink hot tea. She says it helps you body draw out and fight infection naturally. I don't know about that, but I do know it always make me feel like I've been hugged!

Now that sounds like a good way to get a hug! I like the idea of socks, feet up, and a cuppa tea......

The chart is adorable - looks so cute with all the hearts on it.

[luckyladybug]

Sara Arell, on 17 May 2011 - 02:27 PM, said:

WTG, Carla, Brandy, Cheri! I'm so happy that y'all are doing so well.

I hope you feel better soon, Carla! I had so hoped that the doctor visit would say that you weren't down with that!

I guess I've reached the snapdragon part of my life today - part of me has snapped and the rest of me is draggin'!!!!

Can't wait to see what cute little markers Tiza comes up with!

LOL! Too funny, Sara! I'm in the last week of the school year, working under the philosophy of "If you aren't freaking out, you clearly don't understand the situation!" Tonight, we sleep. Tomorrow, we breath. The rest will work out.

[CRS]

Good job on day 2 everyone! I'm going to put my feet up and rest...until someone needs me to do something that is. I do have my sweats on. I second and third that bowl of jello feeling!

[tiza126]

luckyladybug, on 17 May 2011 - 05:03 PM, said:

Day 2! I am feeling strong, like a most powerful...
bowl of JELL-O.

Day 2 was different from Day 1--I was definately sore, but my endurance seemed better except for push-ups. I have two surgically repaired shoulders, but I know I can make them stronger. (Part of the reason I started digitally scrapping is because I became frustrated with the loss of manual dexterity after my surgeries.)

Does anyone have anything they are alternating with the SHRED?--I thought it was three workouts that rotated, but the "DO #1 until you get better or you die!" scares me a little.

Thoughts?

If you ever feel like attempting Level 2, go for it. Some of the exercises are more difficult, but some I found easier or more enjoyable. If you need a break, you can also go for a 20-30 minute walk in place of the shred video. Listen to your body.

[tiza126]

I did my workout while my minestrone soup was simmering...it was motivation to get through the workout as I smelled it cooking!! The soup was loaded with potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes, asparagus, artichoke hearts, leafy greens (endive & kale), garlic, onions and pasta. So delicious! And nutritious too!!



I've found that if I do the moves at a slightly slower pace than Jillian, Anita, and Natalie, I am able to last longer. But I still feel the muscles working! I think I need to get slightly heavier weights, though, as I'm still using 2lb. ones.