Again, Jillian (along with Anita and Natalie) do a warm-up and cool-down with three circuits of her 3-2-1 Strength-Cardio-Abs intervals.
Finished 30 Day Shred
Well, I finally finished the 30 Day Shred and I feel really good about my progress. The before and after photos that I've taken really don't do the program justice, but I'll share them anyway. Here's my review of level three, which is definitely tougher than level two, but isn't as much wear and tear on the knees. The first five days of this were really challenging, but I was amazed at how I was able to cruise to the finish. In the end, I would definitely recommend this workout program to someone who is a fitness novice and needs a place to start. Again, Jillian (along with Anita and Natalie) do a warm-up and cool-down with three circuits of her 3-2-1 Strength-Cardio-Abs intervals. Ooohhh, you get a treat! Here's a little video of my attempt at Rock-star Jumps! I remember these from you short stint with P90X (Plyometrics). I hated them! It was tough for me to sustain for any period of time, but I felt myself getting better as time progressed. I was very tired when I started this because she had failed to record on several previous attempts. I'd probably done 20 jumps by the time she finally got the shot! I'm not sure I would really consider these next few pics a good representation of my before and after for 30 Day Shred, but it's all that I've got. I'm a quarter of the way through my transformation year and have enjoyed the journey thus far. Thanks to Jillian Michaels, I feel like I'm off to a great start. I'm going to continue to push hard, modify my diet, and increase to doing two workouts each day. I'm going to stick with Jillian Michaels because I like her style. I know what to expect and I trust her programs. I do have her Body Revolution Program and will start that in the fall. If you've tried her workouts, please let me know what you think of them...pros and cons. Until next time...
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Pre-workout smile now watch Jillian wipe it away! Holy Moly, life happens, Batman! I've been so busy with my daughters, dogs, and work that I hadn't even been able to upload the pics from my Level 2 30 Day Shred workouts and I'm four days into Level 3. Wait no more....it is here! I did my best to crop out laundry baskets, mop buckets, dirty dishes, dogs/dog beds, and school backpacks. If nothing else, it's a testament to the fact that I'm a single working mom just trying to find time for everything and its tough. I'm doing it, though, because my life, happiness, and well-being depends on it! This one is hard on the knees and was tough for me in the beginning, but by day ten I was feeling confident and ready to move on. I did use lighter weights throughout this entire workout. Oh and I must give a shout-out to my 8 year old daughter, Reagan for taking such great pics for me. Thanks, Reagie Pie! Momma loves ya! Before I forget, I did jot down a couple of thoughts regarding Level 2 a little bit ago. You can see what I had to say here. Also, each level follows the same format as Level 1. You can find my review of Level 1 here. There's a brief cool down and that's it! I'll be back with a level 3 review soon. Until then, be well, folks! If you have a "why"you can tolerate any "how". -Jillian Michaels Well, I've made it to JM 30-Day shred level 2! Today is day 12 and my second day of doing Level 2. I'll come back with a more detailed description of what this level's workout looks like, but I do have a couple of observations to share with you right now.
Today was Day 3 of the 30 day shred and it is getting easier and easier. My legs have been sore, stiff, and tight so it actually felt good to do the squats and lunges and release some of the tension. I'm still trying to work my way up to using weights while doing side lunges with an anterior lift. My shoulders already burn like crazy doing that move without weights. By the end of the tenth day, I want to at least do it with 2 lb weights. There's only a few basic exercises in Level 1 and after about 4 days, I could probably do the entire workout without the DVD. Each circuit consists of 2 strength moves (3 mins), cardio (2 mins), and an ab exercise (1 min). Alright, well I'm off to make dinner. I feel really good and I'll report back when more progress is made and when I'm ready to move on to Level 2. I'm also considering adding Jillians 6 weeks to a 6 pack to my regimen. Has anyone use it? What was your experience? Ta-ta for now!
So you guys know by now that I am learning to swim, but what does the rest of my workout regimen look like? I've decided that I am going to try to do the entire year without a gym membership. Not because I have anything against gym workouts, but because I want to save the money for a shopping spree after I reach my fitness goals. Yes, this is about health, but I would be lying if I said that I didn't want to look good, too! In a previous post, I mentioned that I do not do well and cannot sustain a regimen when it warrants a complete overhaul of my life so I'm starting small with Jillian Michaels 30-day shred. Jillian Michaels is one of TV's toughest trainer best known for her stint on NBC's The Biggest Loser and she is committed to getting results. As your own personal trainer, Jillian will guide you through her exclusive 3-2-1 Interval System that combines strength, cardio and abs to burn calories for a dramatic 30 DAY SHRED. The program includes three complete 20-minute workouts which progress by level of intensity. I started with Level 1 yesterday and plan to advance to Level 2 after the first 10 days. Today marked Day 2 of Level 1 and I feel pretty good.
You can preview the Level 1 workout here (YouTube). I bought my copy of the DVD from Target for about $9.99, but I'm sure that you can probably find it online for less. At the end of that workout, I grab the dog leashes and Phoenix, Jasper, and I go for a brisk 1.5 mile power walk/run. Here's a photo with me all bundled up for yesterday's walk. It was about 37 degrees when I stepped out. I DO NOT like cold weather, but I'm deciding to push through for the sake of my health. The dogs enjoy it much more than I do, but I just blast my favorite music on my iPhone and get it done. I have felt pretty amazing post workout and I'm looking forward to future walks with my furry babies. Lastly, I consume my morning protein shake. I use the Body Fortress Whey Protein Shake (chocolate) mixed with about 8 ounces of milk and 6-8 ice cubes. I use my Ninja Master Prep to crush the ice for a yummy and filling breakfast shake.
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AuthorMy name is Missy! I'm a mom, high school teacher, dog lover, MSU alum and Spartan football and basketball fan (Go Green!), addicted to gadgets, and I started this blog feeling woefully inadequate when it came to health and fitness. After turning 36 and realizing that I'm that much closer to 40, I figured that I'd better get my butt in gear, fitness gear...literally! Archives
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