Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred

I tried a new workout last night. Something my mother recommended. Jillian Michael's (Biggest Loser Trainer) 30 Day Shred. I must say I was surprised. There are three different levels (1-3) with the workouts only being 20 minutes long (warm up and cool down included). I didn't expect much from 20 minutes but boy was I wrong. It was a full 20 minutes with no stopping. The moves aren't hard, anyone could do them. It left me sweaty, out of breath, and exhausted. I think this is a perfect dvd for anyone who is just starting out. I have never worked out before and I find most dvd workouts are beyond my capability. I just am not to a point where I can keep up. I tried starting with P90X and trying to do an entire hour with the intensity they do, I just couldn't do it. This is much more suited for where I am physically. Plus the cardio in this video will help with my training for the 5K's.

Working Out is Hard!

I have 6 weeks until my first 5K. What was I thinking? I am never going to be ready for this. I have good intentions but I just cant seem to kick this lazy habit I have.

I was a really bad girl this weekend and didn't work out not once but I did eat really really good so I don't feel as bad. I stepped on the scale Monday morning and I have lost 5lbs! Woo that feels good. I probably would have lost more if my husband didn't hog the Wii so I could do Wii fit. Yes, I blame Patrick. :D I also decided that P90X is just too hard until I get a little more fit. My plan is to try Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred along with P90X Ab Ripper combined with walking/jogging in my neighborhood.

I got some new running shoes last night. Now if the weather would warm up and I could get some sunshine in my life I would be set. I think that was the first new pair of tennis shoes I have gotten since I've been out of High School. Is that sad? I say yes.

How do people do this "working out" thing? I just want to put fat pants on and lay on the couch with the remote in my hand. This is hard.

2010 = Change

It's almost March. Where has the time gone? My life has been hectic since rolling in the new year. I don't usually set new year's resolutions as I never keep them. But this year I made several, enough to make up for all the years I never had one. They all fit under the category of striving to become a better person. It's not that I think I'm a bad person, it's just that there is always room for improvement. Time for change!

1) Push myself -I'm lazy and tend to quit whenever things get tough or uncomfortable. I feel like I don't finish anything I start.
2) Lose weight and exercise -I have a goal weight in mind and I MUST reach it. I'm in two wedding this year and I'm embarrassed of the way I look. I committed to Yoga once a week and I love it. I also signed myself up for two 5k runs this year. I need to get up off the couch and get moving. First 5k is April 11-See Spot Run- Deja will be my running partner. Second 5k May 1st- Cinco in the Gulch- Amber is my running partner (more to come I believe) First wedding is May 15th and the second is November 6th.
3) Read More -I used to LOVE to read. I did actually read 2 books last year, but I feel I need less TV and more literature. First book: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. I have heard many good things about this book and always wanted to read it but never did. Now's the time.
4) Spend Less, Pay Off More -Our goal is to be debt free and live off cash. NO CREDIT CARDS! I really need to buckle down and get serious if we are even going to think about adding on to our family. Making a budget and sticking to it!
5) My Anxiety -I have a problem with anxiety. I really want to focus on letting things go that are out of my control. Letting myself realize that other people do not run off my schedule and to be more flexible. Not everything requires a plan detailing every minute of every day. I need to learn to relax. I need to work on the fact that just because something isn't done MY way that it doesn't mean it was done the WRONG way. Take deep breaths!

My hope that is by starting this blog that i can hold myself accountable and follow through with something. Use this as a tool of motivation. It's hard to see progress in your everyday life and this can be a way to track it, a way for me to see that I'm not doing this and getting nowhere. It will be my proof that what I do matters and I can change.