Monday, April 6, 2009

Whew.

I just completed my very first shred. The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans has started a 30-day Shred Challenge which involves completing the Jillian Michaels 30-day Shred DVD every day for 30 days. I finished it at least 15 minutes ago because I have showered, changed, eaten a yogurt and have been sitting here for at least 5 minutes and I have to tell you my muscles are still shaking. I just kept telling myself "it's only 20 minutes." Actually it's a good routine because I don't think you are really doing anything longer than 30 seconds (except for the last abs set which is one exercise for 1 minute) so it is easy to push through the pain. Well, not easy, but you know. The challenge is to complete it every day, but being honest with myself I am aiming for 5 times per week. To go from couch potato to working out 20 minutes every day seems quite daunting.

I'm going to lie down now. I'm worried about how I'll feel tomorrow...

3 comments:

Anonymous,  April 6, 2009 at 4:12 PM  

LOL...that's a good workout...I don't have it, but all this talk about it, I'm wishing I did. My suggestion for the shaking legs is to stretch..and walk...

Good luck on the full 30 days!!

Tim April 6, 2009 at 4:12 PM  

I think 5 days a week would be awesome. You can do it. maybe I should come over and do it with ya, I for sure could lose some pounds. LOL

Is D in for tonights sushi with us?

Tim

Joe and Jen April 7, 2009 at 1:36 PM  

I have heard great things about The Shred!! I wish I had it too. Keep at it. Get moving too-the best thing for sore muscles is to work them more and keep them limber. But I am sure you knew that!!! Drink lots of water too!! Miss you!!!