Shred Day 8

I plan on doing my DVD tonight....now to find it!!!!! More to blog about later this evening/tomorrow about day 8!

Shred Day 7

Day 7 did not happen. I fought off a headache all afternoon and we started moving this evening. I WILL resume things tomorrow. It will be difficult because our moving continues.

Shred Day 6

I did not want to work out today. I wasn't tired, I wasn't too busy. I just wasn't interested. I guess I will have days like that. While I was doing the DVD, I reminded myself that I have this same feeling in other areas of my life and I just need to push through like I do in those other areas. Sometime you just do things because they need to be done, or you complete them because it's the right thing to do or because you've made a commitment. That's why I finished today.

And because Dan worked out with me...that was also very encouraging. It's very hepful to know that Dan and others of you out there have days like this and your working hard anyway. Keeping pushing everyone! We'll get there.

Shred Day 5

Today was one of those days that I would have typically skipped the DVD. We were gone pretty much all day. Since Dan had the day off we head to Totter's Otterville in Ft. Thomas, KY and then to Dan's softball game later that evening and out to a trip to the Bethel Dairy Barn after the game. I would have typically told myself "Today was busy. You don't have to exercise." "Or you walked a lot today, you can skip it." But like Jillian in the DVD says, just taking the stairs is not enough. I have to raise my heart rate, sweat and feel like I've put effort into my workout for it to count.

I have often wished for a career or life that incorporated physical activity naturally. Do you know what I mean? Like, if I lived in a town where I could walk to the places I need to visit. Or job where walking, sweating, exerting energy was a part of the job description. Then I wouldn't need to schedule workouts into the day. I suppose with the inventions of things we take for granted, Americans have become more and more sedentary. On the flip side, if I don't have to light a fire to cook dinner or wash clothes by hand or collect eggs before I cook them I should have time for a workout each day, right?

Until tomorrow....keep working out and let me know what your doing to get in the shape you dream of.

Weight: I am not going to weigh myself for about a week....Hopefully at that time I'll be please! ;)

Feelings: Today was so much easier. I kept checking my moves to make sure I was doing them correctly and not getting lazy with my form. I think I was doing things correctly!? Tomorrow I will continue to check my form and increase my range of motion. I don't feel nearly as shaky as I did on days 1, 2 and 3.

Shred Day 4

I completed the Shred Day 4. But it's very late, 11:09, and we just got home from fireworks and I'm too tired to type much. More tomorrow...

Day 4 was completed without any major revelations or moments. It was the easiest day so far. I'm getting used the the pace and the intensity. HOWEVER, I just learned that at day 10 I'm supposed to move up to Level 2 on the DVD!!! I'll try it but I may stay in level 1 a little longer if needed.

Shred Day 3

It's quite a busy day around here with all the packing we have going on but I still squeezed in time for the Shred. A couple of thoughts raced through my mind to skip today or to do it later tonight. But I didn't because of the commitment I've made to myself and to those of you who read this blog. I will finish these 30 days because I don't want to be a quit. Along the way I hope to 1) start enjoying or desiring the workouts 2) see the benefits physically and hope that will motivate me a little more as well and 3) hope the workouts just become a normal part of my day like brushing teeth or planning dinner or checking facebook.

Dan joined me in doing the Shred today. He was sweating just as much as I was. He agreed that it was pretty intense. It was nice doing the DVD with another adult. Since we don't have a mirror in the room, sometimes it's hard to tell if your form is right or wrong. Dan helped me with that and vice versa. Jacob also did the DVD with us. He talked a lot less today and completed the whole thing w/o weights. He was pretty proud about finishing.

We're heading to church tonight and planning to grab dinner somewhere as well. I don't want to blow my workout with one trip to a restaurant. Any suggestions? I guess where ever we go I can make healthy choices and consume smaller portions. Just wondering what your favorite places are? I'm a little tired of Chipoltle and Subway uses HFCS in their breads which we in the Robinson household tried to avoid most of the time.

Weight: 138 (a little higher than yesterday. maybe I should only be weighing in once a week?)

Feelings: Yesterday I wrote that my shins were very sore....I used the wrong word! It's my calves that are so sore. I keep stretching out my calves by pointing my toes upwards and that helps some. Hopefully, that will fade with time. Other than that, I'm feeling committed to my goal of doing the Shred for 30 days and hoping my fondness will grow over time!?!?!?

Shred Day 2

As I have read so many times before, if you want to accomplish something, it must be scheduled in as a part of the day. So I mentally scheduled in my workout for early afternoon and I'm happy to say I did it! Or should I say "we" did it...

I was joined by Jacob and Caleb who were moving in some form the entire length of the Shred DVD. Caleb picked 2 cans of vegetables out of the pantry to use as his weights. Jacob tried to keep up with the lady who was doing the more challenging moves. Caleb was silent and focused and mimicked everything Jillian did. Jacob kept talking and asking questions and I taught him that if you can talk that much, your not working out very hard! The actions of both boys during these 20 minutes were clear reflections of their personalities. I was glad they both finished which inspired me to finish as well. I was sweating a lot and Jacob asked if I was crying if that tells you anything about today's session! (BTW-no tears, just sweat)

Thanks to those of you who commented on FB or here on my blog. When I woke up this morning, I felt a little dumb for creating this blog. I was thinking "Why did I write that? I don't want to come across as anything other than a person trying hard to do something that is difficult for me." I hope my intent is clear. Your encouraging words helped me write more and push play on the DVD.

To my fellow Shredders (Alissa, Matt, Belinda and Sally....and whoever else wants to join) Work hard today and I can't wait to here how your day went!

Weight: 137.6

Feelings: Shins are very sore. Other than that, I can feel sore muscles but sore in a good way. Since I knew what was coming up in the DVD, it seemed to go faster than yesterday. I'm having trouble a particular section that involves side lunges and anterior arm lifts with weights (I think that's what she called them). They are difficult and I need more practice at them.

Shred Day 1

I almost forgot to buy the workout DVD. But it just so happened that we were at WalMart the same time as Alissa and Matt when they asked if I picked it up. Caleb and I had a fun quick walk over to the fitness section complete with mommy driving the car as a roller coaster. And there it was The Thirty Day Shred. I put it in the cart and the journey had begun.

After arriving home, putting groceries away and helping Dan get the boys ready for bed, I put the DVD in and got started. I have done workouts before on VHS or DVDs....Cindy Crawford, one with a lady who said "act like your carrying a tray of vegetables" and also purchased a whole set post-partum that I didn't exactly keep up with. So I now start this 30 Day Shred simultaneously as Alissa and Matt and with the hope of describing the results of doing this DVD for 30 days and sharing with you what really happens.

Difficulty-10 out 10. So very difficult, I was sweaty, panting, very thirsty and during the jumping/running in place part, I am very ashamed to say my stomach was doing this uncomfortable jiggly thing. Yuck. This is why I need the Shred.

Weight- 138.8 (I'm trying to be honest here)

Feeling- I was excited to get started. Also, motivated not to snack as I did my nightly FB/Email check. I'm also worried I'll get busy, make excuses and quit.....I'm not giving myself that option and starting this blog as an extra motivator.

Let's see how I feel tomorrow.....Alissa and Matt are one day ahead of my on the Shred and they have warned me of the soreness.