OK, so I was reading this blog the other day and thought to myself "self, you can do this", so I ordered this DVD. It came in and I promised myself I was not going to let it just sit there. But it did, for one day! Yeah me! It came in Tuesday, I opened it up, did my weighing and measuring and went to bed. I had church and Mattie May on Wednesday, so today I did it. I did the "shred."
I put it in last night and got it all set up to start to save me some time. Got home from work this afternoon, changed clothes and took a few pictures (will show you in a minute) and turned it on.
I did great - the first 30 seconds!! Then I thought I was going to die! I have no stamina, no muscle strength and I think I blacked my eye doing jumping jacks (most of you women will understand that one!). You aren't supposed to take ANY breaks, but I took three. They were short and very necessary. Break one - after the first two jumping jacks I had to run to the restroom even though I had just gone before I turned the tape on. Break two - I had to run to the fridge and get a water. I absolutely could not breath and my tongue was stuck to my mouth. Break three - Frank called and I knew if I didn't answer the phone he would just keep calling until I answered it or my cell phone. I had not told him I was doing this and he was really sweet when I answered the phone completely out of breath. He told me to finish up and call him when I could talk. As much as he irritates me sometimes, he really is VERY supportive and wants me to feel better. He wants me to look better too, but he keeps that to himself, lol!
Well, back to the DVD. It is only 20 minutes each session. My went about 25 because of the breaks. But I am determined to do this. Along with the total out of shape part, I realized I have NO flexibility, so to add to my insanity, I have some Pilate's exercises I am also going to start doing. They really do help with the flexibility and will not be as hard on my joints. I struggled with my knees. I just went to the doctor on Monday and he is scheduling me for an MRI on my right knee. I did not ask him if I could start these exercises, but he has talked to me before about my weight (just like all doctors do!).
I have been drinking Dt. Cokes way to much, so no more! Back to water! That will also help with my joints and flexibility. I am also going to start eating better. Frank is just going to have to suffer through that part, but since the weather has warmed up, it will be much easier to have two different types of meat on the grill. I have to start eating more chicken and fish. Frank can't eat chicken, it makes him extremely ill, so that is why the two different meats.
Also, more sleep! I have been reading reports that show that lack of sleep can lead to obesity. So as hard as it is to tear myself away from the computer, I will be turning it off and going to bed.
OK, to the pictures I mentioned at the first of this post. I decided if I was taking all my measurement and recording my weight, I should have some progress pictures! This is very difficult for me! I do not like being in front of the camera, never have. Well maybe when I was a child I was pretty much a ham, but as an adult, I would just as soon take the pictures as be in them. No more! I took the pictures in a sports bra and shorts, just like they do for Biggest Loser, but you won't be seeing that one. I am posting one I took in shorts and a T-shirt. Maybe when I see results, I will post the sports bra one to really be able to see if there is much change, but don't hold your breath. So without further ado, here it is...
I am determined that I will do this 30 Day Shred and I hope I will see results and continue through the DVD. I have lots of weight to loose!
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