Well, guys. I did it. I made a goal and stuck with it until the end. Even on the days I was exhausted, I did it. For 30 days straight, I had a date with Jillian Michaels, whether or not I liked it. I'm actually pretty surprised I completed this because I'm not the best at month-long challenges, especially regarding my health.Let me just say that I totally recommend this workout for anyone, even if you don't exercise a lot. You don't have to do it for 30 days straight like I did, but it's an insanely good workout for anyone. In each level, she increases the intensity, switches up which muscles we're using, and you begin to feel your body change and become stronger.
Obviously, I did Level 1 for the first 10 days and then switched over to Level 2 for the next 10 days, finishing up my last 10 days on Level 3. While I loved the new routines on Days 1/2, I began to dread this workout by Day 7. It got very repetitive, especially doing the same exact routine for a week straight! I'm a girl who needs variety when exercising so this was tough for me.
While I'll be happy for this DVD to now cover itself in dust, I'm so happy I did this challenge. Not only did I show myself that I have the focus and determination to complete a challenge of this caliber, I also showed myself how strong I really am. I couldn't do every move in the high intensity, but when I was able to, it made me feel awesome.
And now I have a whole bunch of new moves to add in to the strength-training program I'm developing for my mom and me. I love how she managed to hit just about every muscle in your body. And a big plus? I CAN SEE MY ABS! I can't see a six-pack (or even a two-pack), but there's a definite definition in my stomach where my abs will someday be.
Now, let's talk about results. (Insert eye roll.) Weight-wise, I did horribly. I've been up and down all month and can't seem to get over this 145-lb hump. All in all, I gained half a pound this month. And I know the whole "muscle weighs more than fat" argument, but seriously, I should have lost some of this fat, ya think? I'll deal with my muscles when I don't worry about people asking me if I'm pregnant, capisce?
Luckily, I did manage to lose some inches this month. Here's the rundown:
Arms: No change. At all. None. Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. (A.K.A. BOO!)
Thighs: Lost 1 inch. (YAY!)
Upper waist: Lost 1 inch. (Abs, baby!)
Lower waist: Lost 1.5 inches
Hips: Lost half an inch (Seriously? Seriously?!)
Thighs: Lost 1 inch. (YAY!)
Upper waist: Lost 1 inch. (Abs, baby!)
Lower waist: Lost 1.5 inches
Hips: Lost half an inch (Seriously? Seriously?!)
I'm just have to keep on pushing and challenging myself. I know I haven't been perfect at eating this month so I want to really get focused with that in June, as well as doing more intense exercises.
*I'm starting my media fast tomorrow morning, but I do have one post scheduled for later in the week. So be on the lookout for that!
*I'm starting my media fast tomorrow morning, but I do have one post scheduled for later in the week. So be on the lookout for that!
Good job! I think you did great for your challenge. Enjoy your week off from the media. I'll still be on full roll. I hope you enjoy your time off (I mean, really, we're self-employed people basically who do not get paid, so we need some time off now and then). Hope you had a good weekend! :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the shred! Enjoy your media fast.
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Just keep at it! Sorry I've been away for so long. :/ I've been really busy at work. Hope you're enjoying your summer break so far!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! Way to survive Jillian! Very proud of you and way to go on the inches!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, you can definitely benefit from lifting weights as I show in the video. Keep the weight manageable. You want to be able to do 12-15 reps without straining. You should feel resistance, but you don’t want to struggle as you are still young and your body is still growing a bit more and you don’t want to damage your joints or growth plates. I also highly recommend pushups which uses your body’s own resistance so you don’t have to worry. Please see my push ups video.
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you! This would NOT be an easy task and you rocked it. I actually tried this once - last May I think - and I only made it 17 days in a row before stopping, so I kind of know how hard it is (mostly to face Jillian day after day after day) and I'm super proud of you for sticking it out! Whoop!
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats on completing it!! VERY proud of you :)
ReplyDeleteWow, great job! And those are really good results for a 30 day programme too.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't worry too much about your weight with inch losses like that!
Congrats on completing the Shred! I'm just as proud of myself for completing it (albeit I had to make up a few days)! I plan to still do it every once in a while, but I'll be happy to let it gather some dust, too. :) Enjoy your media fast this coming week!
ReplyDeleteGreat to here you stuck through this and completed it. And just remember that building muscle isnt always a bad thing, even if your just trying to lost fat. In the long run, having more muscle burns a lot more calories, so they more you have, the more fat you could eventually lose. Maybe i'll look into doing this workout myself, I'm always done for some sore abs! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I'm impressed. I bought the 30 Day Shred and did it pretty consistently for a few weeks. But never every day. And definitely not for 30 days. I love to walk and run outside, but I get soooo bored doing the same workout every day. It seems to get longer and slower the more I do it. Sounds like you have the same problem, so I'm impressed that you made this goal and followed through. GOOD FOR YOU!!! Doesn't it feel good to accomplish a fitness goal?
ReplyDeleteFound you from As Simple As That and so glad I did. Following!
great job! you continue to impress me!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! You did great.
ReplyDeleteWow!! I am so proud of you for doing this. I don't think I would have stuck in there. Seriously, that's amazing. Good for you!!
ReplyDeleteI am SUPER impressed that you made it through 30 straight days of Jillian. I think I just may have to give it a try myself...eventually. Do you have to buy, like, equipment and stuff? Or is it just a DVD? (Hi, I'm clueless.) :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure you're the first blogger I've heard mention actually completing the 30-Day Shred, so major kudos to you. Congrats! And yes, muscle weighs more. Don't let that number get you down. Think of how you feel, how your clothes fit, and that's what matters. Not some stupid number on a scale.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so impressed how you stuck with it. Things like this and the p90x or whatever that's called - it seems like so many people start and never finish.
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