March 2009 Archives
Mar6

Day 5 = Ouch Repeat Ouch

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Dear Friends,

I’m in pain.

A constant state of pain since Day One.

But only in my calves.

The other body parts which were hurting as I did the 30 Day Shred DVD this morning are no longer hurting.

Kinda worried about that since everyone else is complaining about pain where I am not hurting.

Am I doing this workout right?!?!?!

I still haven’t figured out how to keep my Princess Leia styled hair intact as I work out.

So around the time we are asked to “punch it out” one bun unravels and my hair is now on my shoulder annoying me.

It’s lovely actually. To be annoyed and not be able to stop.

But besides that I’m trudging along with Jillian Michaels.

Wondering why they bothered to put a water cooler and a set of lockers on the Exercise TV set.

I’m starring at Anita in disbelief that she had 3 kids and has those abs.

(Is there hope for me? A fellow mom of three? Probably not. She does other things besides the DVD I’m sure. I will NOT be. lol)

And I spend my workout time in between breathing wondering “how many tattoos does Jillian Michaels have?”

So Kristen asked for pictures to see how we are doing. Ha!

OK, I took a few pictures to make her happy show I can participate.

Used my iPhone to take the pictures. Which explains the “live from inside a cave” lighting.

Here are my old sneakers I’m wearing as I shred.

I’m showing a little sock in this one. Pretty sexy huh.


My grandmother thinks these sneakers look huge. She’s right. They are only size 9.5 Geez.

And this is the yoga mat where some of the magic pain happens.


Like the sky blue 3lb dumbbells? I do too. They’re cute.

That’s about all there is cute to see on Day 5.

I think I let out a tiny scream today. Followed by a groan and whimper (or seven).

Only 25 more days to go. Thinking I’ll switch to Level 2 on Wednesday.

Mar3

Day 2 – The Pain The Pain

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I feel it.

In my calf muscles.

Is this what it feels like to work out all the time?!

Hmmm… interesting.

Wasn’t able to shred until the evening as work got in the way of my workout schedule.

Imagine that?!

Anyway, I prefer not having a distracting audience when I shred so tomorrow I will shred as soon as the kids go to school.

I’m afraid of putting it off until the afternoon or evening.

Picked up 3lb weights today.

The cutest little things.

Paid $3.49 for each one.

Actually asked the checkout lady, “Why are they sold separately? I thought they were a pair? Who needs just one?”

Seriously why do they sell them separately? Do people buy different weights for each arm?

And when I turned around, I saw a collection of fitness DVDs with 30 Day Shred front and center starring at me.


Jillian Michaels asking “Why haven’t you shredded yet for the day?”

Me answering back “I will, I will, just as soon as I take this photo with my iPhone and (insert all the rest of my day)”

Mar2

Day 1 = Shredding Good

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I’m not sure how, but I did it.

And it is a snow day.

That’s right, the first snow day in five years for New York City school kids landed on the first day I was to die shred.

But I still did it.

Put Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on in my bedroom for Miss Nat and Lukie.

Snapped Harrison into his highchair with a morning snack so he could be my audience.

And I began.

To feel the burn.

Actually it was fine at first.

No real complaints until halfway in when I realized “no breaks?!?!”

But still I continued on with hopes of a decent summer body in my future.

And plans to wear my old clothing from before I got pregnant with Harrison.

I stuck with the low intensity throughout Level 1. It was Day One. Why push it?

Miss Nat grew tired of watching such a baby show so soon my cheering section grew.

She tried to do the exercise with me.

She distracted me. “Mama I know how to do Jumping Jacks too” But I continued.Sweaty. My hair fell out the makeshift bun I put it in half way through. But no time to stop.

Must kick myself in the butt. Jillian’s orders.

And finally I was done.

I will say, I probably won’t be using the 5lb weights as planned.

3lb weights will be what I now use.

I don’t feel wobbly at all. Nothing is aching. I’m just glad Day One is over.

And that Miss Nat is now in the living room pretending to reenact what she just saw me doing.

Because I wouldn’t want to do that video for even one more minute.

Mar2

Getting Rid of the Pounds

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I’m not a fan of shopping for clothing for myself.

I no longer fit half the clothing in my closet.

Because ever since Harrison was born; I’ve had these hips that won’t go away.

I want them to go play houseguest with Jennifer Lopez and leave me alone.

There is also the topic of the pesky “last few” baby weight pounds I still haven’t lost.

And I can no longer blame pregnancy when my son will be turning two in May!

I haven’t dieted one bit since having him so what did I expect?! In addition to me never rarely passing up dessert.

So I’ve joined a group of moms on Twitter called Shredheads who have decided to try the 30 Day Shred workout DVD by Jillian Michaels.

I haven’t bought the 30 Day Shred DVD because Exercise TV On Demand has Level 1 and Level 2 for free right now.

(Honestly though, I highly doubt I’ll be anywhere near the other levels.)

For the next 30 Days, I will be crying trying to get myself back into shape or as Jillian Michaels says Shredded.

I watched some of Level 1 last night. Cringed at the 29 minutes of craziness I will be trying today.

But I know I need to at least try.

You can follow my progress on Twitter. Follow me @veepveep

Here goes –

BEFORE PHOTO (coming soon, maybe…)

Code Name:     Victoria

Tag Line:     Hips Don’t Lie

Weight:     137lbs (ironically stepped on a scale called “Thinner” to find this out.)

Goal:         To get back to the pre-pregnancy weight I was before baby #3. I don’t need to lose the 20lbs promised if you stick with the workout.

Diet Plan:     Healthy choices. Gave up restaurant take-out and delivery for Lent which will definitely help.

Rules:         Only drinking water and hot tea. Still have work events and work dinners to attend so I’ll try to be good about the wine and dessert when not at home.

Shred Plan:     Level one, 5lb hand weights.

P.S. I’m asking all of you reading this to be my Richard Simmons support system. If it looks like I’ve given up, call and motivate or yell at me. J Thanks.

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