Days 47, 46, 45, 44 & 43 - Spring is in the air!

I'm pretty happy with my progress this week. I'm back on track.

I think part of my problem a couple weeks ago was that, in addition to feeling tired and drained, I was trying to implement too many things all at once. It was way too much and I started getting frustrated. Add that to lack of energy, and I felt like my efforts were getting me nowhere.

So, for me, simpler is better. I'm back to focusing on exercising and eating in a way that will make the most sense for me...a healthy lifestyle that I can sustain.

I've been keeping up with Cardio Core Express in the mornings, but I plan to get back to Level 3 this weekend. Call me crazy, but I'm kind of excited to feel the burn again. ;)

My bestie decided to try 30 Day Shred and I'm so excited for her! She doesn't have much to lose at all, so I know she'll see results quickly if she sticks to it. My suggestion to her was this: Do the first two levels daily (i.e., Level 1 for ten days straight and then Level 2 for ten days straight), because they're manageable enough to work through without needing a break.* Level 3 is intense so you'll need days of rest in between. So the momentum you build in the first twenty days should balance out with the breaks you'll need in the last level. Just my opinion.

It's fun to have someone doing the same program as me, even though we started at different times. My cousin in Florida is on her workout grind too, but she's doing a different program...Spring is in the air, folks, and I for one do not plan on hiding behind cardigans, scarves and loose tops for yet another season! I'm taking a stand and I'm glad to have people standing with me!

Meanwhile...Have you seen Vanessa Hudgens on the cover of Shape Magazine?? That is all the motivation one needs! LOL

Before I run off and grab some lunch, I'd like to give a big welcome to my newest Cut the Cheese subscriber, Tamara! You're the first non-family member to follow my blog - lol - so I'm very excited - haha! I hope you find the info that I share useful. Feel free to chime in or suggest topics anytime. ;)

That's it for now, friends...I hope the rest of the day finds you happy and motivated. Bon weekend!

XOXO


*Disclaimer: This was my suggestion to my friend because I know her. Only my suggestion - not medical advice. You know your body best. If you try this (or any other) workout series and you feel like you need a day or two of rest in between, give your body the time it needs. You want to make sure you're careful about your weight loss methods. And, as they say, consult your doctor before you try any new routine.

Days 51, 50 & 49 - Combining Routines

I've been feeling like a slacker lately...Well, that is to say, I've been slacking lately. Like, for a week-and-a-half lately.

In my defense, I have been exercising (not every day) and eating pretty well (mostly), but not being as strict as I should be. I'm kinda disappointed in myself. This is not easy, but it's too early to start slacking off. I'm not anywhere near my goals yet.

Still, rather than sulk away my sorrows with cookies and chips I'm picking my pace back up. Most of my set back is due to the fact that I've been feeling really drained and tired, so I've been taking multivitamins to both boost my energy and replenish the nutrients my body is lacking.

This morning I really upped the ante: I started out with Level 3, moved on to Debbie Siebers' Slim In 6 Cardio Core Express, and finished it off with Debbie's Slim & 6-Pack. Talk about a workout! But I felt great. I plan on getting up tomorrow to do the same. Trying to get back in the habit before the work week starts.

Hope you all are enjoying the weekend! :-D

Days 78, 77 & 76 - Can we say, frustrated??

The past week was very frustrating for me. You can probably tell by the scarcity of posts. Aside from not feeling that great and not being able to work out as hard/much as I wanted because I wasn't feeling that great, I've been frustrated by my progress.

I've dropped 3lbs (prob just water weight) and an inch here and there; but I certainly haven't lost as much as I expected to after almost a month. I know you're probably thinking I'm being hasty but, in the past, I've done cardio and started slimming down in as little as 3 days. And that is what I think my problem is - not enough cardio!

Jillian pushes you hard in the workouts, but they're largely strength building-focused. I need cardio to burn fat. Three, two-minute intervals of cardio is just not enough.

Don't get me wrong, strength training is very important! So, while I'm not giving up on 30 Day Shred, I plan to start hitting the gym again and get 30-40 mins of cardio in. I think that's the only way I'll see the results I'm looking for.