A New Week

So I must say that last week life got in the way. While I was able to keep up on my shredding challenge until last Thursday, I have been at a stand still since. Between the crazies at work, the crazies in town and every other small thing that floated in my life I felt overwhelmed and tired. I wasn't able to keep up on my blogging either. So in order to make sure I keep my promise to do the 30 day challenge....I am starting over tomorrow. I will be a week behind the other ladies but I am going to do it. I also have several blogs to post. Yes, this week will be a new one, a great one, and I can't wait.

PS...we were able to get one of our cars in the garage tonight!!!

30 Day Shred Challenge - Day 1

Because my hubby, baby and I had spent the weekend at my mom's I started the challenge yesterday. And I must say that it wasn't terrible but I could tell how horribly out of shape I was. With my husband cheering me on in the background, I did the best I could but I must admit I did do the last portion of strength training without the weights. My shoulders just couldn't take it. I'm not what I would call sore today but I can feel my body starting to tighten up as I sit at my desk. I still need to take my before picture and take measurements and I should have that done today. I'm ready to go for day 2!

30 Day Shred Challenge

Have you heard about Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred DVD? Well let me tell you...it's hard, very very hard (well at least in my opinion). Before we moved I bought the DVD, not realizing how popular it is, and decided to try it. Then we moved and I haven't continued the workout since.

While perusing one of my favorite websites http://www.babycenter.com/ I came across a Weight Watchers group. I figured since I had just joined WW at work I might as well join the ladies on this group too. Then I noticed it, the post about a 30 Day Shred Challenge. Melissa from Melissa's Adventures in Kids, Knitting, and Weight Loss (not necessarily in that order) , is scheduled to be in a 5K run this weekend (Go Melissa!) and proposed this challenge to the group. I decided that since I have been horribly lazy lately and I am always up for a challenge I would participate.

So here are the details:

- The challenge starts October 18th (Sunday) and will end on the Friday before Thanksgiving (November 20th).

- Each Workout (there are 3 different levels on the DVD) will last 11 days. There will be 10 days of workout and 1 day of rest. You pick the rest day.

- Take pictures before and after. You don't have to show these to us unless you want to.

- Take measurements before and after.

- Make a goal. Whether it be inches, pounds, lose the lovehandles....whatever...just make one

-You will need at a minimum the DVD and dumbbells. You might want a yoga mat if you have a hard floor. I recommend starting out small on the dumbbells (3-5 lbs.). I found my DVD at Target.

- You will look hotter by Thanksgiving and amaze all of your family. AND, the workouts will still be fresh enough on your mind that you won't gorge yourself at Thanksgiving.

Now.....I just have to find the DVD in our pile of boxes.