Another Try

Sunday, January 11, 2009

I gave the 30 day shred DVD another try today. Gosh, it's SOOO Tough! But I did it!
At this point, I know that I couldn't possibly do this DVD for 30 days straight. Not just because it's tough, but because I'd get bored doing the same workout. It doesn't matter that there are 3 levels, it's still basically the same. I need variety.

I ordered 2 new Step Aerobics DVDs. They should be in next week. I do like doing the step.

This week, I'm going to go back to doing the strength training with My Fitness Coach. Coach Nicole's Bootcamp Video's are a good workout, but I prefer keeping track of my workouts with the MFC. I'll work out the same body parts as the Bootcamp videos, but for 15 minutes a day instead of less than 10 minutes.

Here's to another week!

  

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JIBBIE49 1/12/2009 4:09AM

I want to get the SHRED, as I've heard it is good. I love TAEBO. Lots of fun. Report Inappropriate Comment

HISTOMOM 1/12/2009 12:05AM

You go girl!!! You are motivated!!! I have not tried the 30 day shred...but I agree about doing the same workout over and over....BORING!! Val Report Inappropriate Comment

Week 1 - Winter Melt Down and New You Bootcamp

Friday, January 09, 2009

Weight - 147 pounds
Measurements will be done at the beginning of next month.

I have officially lost 20 pounds! (but not all with SP). Woo Hoo!

I have 410 fitness minutes in since Sunday.
I stayed within my calorie range all but one day when I went over 7 calories.

I did all but one Bootcamp video and optional challenge.

I feel good!

  

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MOMMA_GRIZZ 1/10/2009 6:06PM

You're doing great! Keep at 'er! BTW - those are some beautiful pictures on your SparkPage. I would love to visit the Grand Canyon some day! What an adventure that must have been...... Report Inappropriate Comment

FLORIDAFLUTIST 1/10/2009 12:20PM

That is all fantastic! Report Inappropriate Comment

JIBBIE49 1/10/2009 4:32AM

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30 Day Shred DVD

Thursday, January 08, 2009

A couple days ago, I bought Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD. 30 Day Shred is a 20 minute circuit workout. There is a 2 min warm up, three 6 minute circuits of 3 min of strength, 2 min of cardio, 1 min of abs and then a 2 min cool down.

I didn't try it out right away because I was doing the New You Bootcamp videos .

But yesterday I decided to give it a try.

The workout was tough! Oh my! Jillian isn't a fitness trainer, she is a drill sergeant! I've never seen the TV show the Biggest Loser so I didn't know what I was getting myself into.

Getting out of bed today was tough. I was sore in places I didn't know I had muscles. But honestly, it was a good feeling.

I'll give the DVD another try.........next week.

  

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FLORIDAFLUTIST 1/9/2009 10:46AM

Yes, Charlene is right, it is me who has the 30 Day Shred. I must confess though, I did it twice (with about a week in between times) and haven't done it in a while. It is so hard! But, I think I will give it another try; I'm sure it must work. And, yes, some of Coach Nicole's videos are tough, also! Report Inappropriate Comment

JIBBIE49 1/8/2009 10:58PM

Your Diet ----- For those of you who watch what you eat... Here’s the final word on nutrition and health. It’s a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting medical studies. 1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Americans. 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Americans. 3. The Japanese drink very little red wine andsuffer fewer heart attacks than the Americans 4. The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wineand suffer fewer heart attacks than the Americans. 5. The Germans drink a lot of beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than the Americans. CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you. Report Inappropriate Comment

UNIQUECHAR 1/8/2009 10:38PM

I heard it was tough!!! I think Nicole has those DVDs. I think I remember hearing her talk about it during on the the walks... I could be confusing her with someone else though.... I have an awful memory. But I do remember hearing those are insane! Great job for getting through it! I'm scared to buy it lol. Aren't the videos for the New You Bootcamp kinda tough? It's awesome I love 'em! But I'm SOOO SOOREEEE!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Beginning Weight and Measurements - Winter Melt Down and New YOU Bootcamp

Friday, January 02, 2009

Weigh in today (Friday) for Winter Melt Down Challenge.

Starting weight - 148 (woo hoo! I made it through the holidays!)

Measurements:
Waist 29" - lost 1/2" since 12/6
Hips 38.25" - lost 1/4" since 12/6
Bust 36" - no change
Thigh 24.25" - no change
Arm 12.25" - no change

Bootcamp starts Sunday. Really looking forward to this!

  

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JIBBIE49 1/3/2009 8:09PM

Sounds great. Report Inappropriate Comment

UNIQUECHAR 1/3/2009 9:47AM

It's going to be great to see the changes at the end of the month! Good job for joining! We'll get through this together! Report Inappropriate Comment

Fitness minutes 2008 and goal 2009

Thursday, January 01, 2009

My total fitness minutes for 2008 is 5,021. I think that is excellent considering I only started SP October 4th. But the truth is, I know I didn't really do that many minutes. When I first joined SP I experimented with a lot of things on the site while feeling my way around and getting the hang of the way things worked, and my fitness minutes happened to be one of the areas that I experimented with. I don't know exactly how many minutes were "wasted" but I doubt it could be more than 500. So I think my actual minutes are still pretty high for the year.

My fitness minutes goal for 2009:
- Weekly 200
- Monthy 800
- Year 9,600

I can do it!

  

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FLORIDAFLUTIST 1/2/2009 8:47PM

That is fantastic, and I'm not surprised - you are very dedicated! I think you've set terrific goals for the new year and you will definitely meet them! Report Inappropriate Comment

UNIQUECHAR 1/2/2009 1:37PM

Even if you did "waste" 500 minutes that's still great!!! Those are great goals for the new year! Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment