30-Day Forecast
Sweaty with a chance of disgruntlement
You’d better pack your umbrellas Noobs… it’s gonna be pourin. Sweat that is.
I just ordered the “30-Day Shred” workout DVD by the trainer, Jillian Michaels, of The Biggest Loser. Personally, I’ve never seen the show. But after 20 minutes of my first workout, I can say (Girl Scout’s honor) that Jillian Michaels doesn’t mess around.
It was the first workout video I’ve done where there are zero breaks, and JM not-so-subtly implies:
YOU ARE A TOTAL WUSS IF YOU STOP TO BLINK, BREATH, DRINK, FART, or SWALLOW.
Of course, I considered them all… but decided I’d rather have a little cottonmouth than wuss out disappoint my new virtual trainer.
Technically, my DVD arrives in the mail tomorrow. However, I discovered (a little too late and to my dismay) that they had levels 1 & 2 (out of 3) on my TV’s Video-On-Demand. Well, when I have my very own copy in hand, I will be sure to post more deets about the program for you curious folk.
Anyway, besides vigorously counting calories like the good student that I am, I am now attempting to incorporate this workout regimen into my next 30 days (of Hades). I could use all the moral support I can get.
Now, if only I could get my hands on one of these:
I saw this GoWear fit on Amazon and it seems pretty slick. Not only does it calculate the number of calories you burn during the day, but it tracks your steps and sleep patterns. I’d love to hear if anyone has tried one of these before.
Oh yeah, and just a side note: Noob Baby and Wildebeest the Cat DO NOT permit exercise in the house. Any noticeable sign of said physical activity immediately results in:
1) Toddler-velcroed-to-mom’s-leg-like-a-crazy-crack-koala
2) Kitty ensnares fangs in *threatening* ponytail while Owner of Ponytail (<--ooh ooh ME!) attempts to finish ab crunches with cat attached to cranium.
Ahhh … September 4th cannot come soon enough.
do you have cox on demand? because we have that video on demand stuff with cox and now i want to go try it out. 1 or 2 sounds good im pretty sure i would die with 3.
goooooo noob mommy!!!!!!! you are an inspiration to us all!!!
i havent even pulled out my yoga video in over a month, and i can feel the tummy pooch expanding with every cookie i eat. eekkkkkkkkkk
I will have to check that video out. Let me know what it is like once you get it in the mail and try it out. I do pilates tower at my local Y and take cycling classes. Those will get your arse in shape fast!!! A friend of mine got that GoWear and really likes it. I'm thinking about getting one myself!
I just started this workout, too. 20 minutes a day seems pretty manageable. Keep us posted on your progress!
Oh, I have this video!! I did it for 30 days *6 days a week because my husband is home all day on Sunday, and let's be honest, me doing the 30 day shred video is not the most graceful thing you've ever seen* and I lost a couple inches. After the 30 days I stopped for what was supposed to be "A little break", but I will start it again someday. I wasn't watching what I ate too much because I am still breastfeeding so I need the extra calories and I don't want to mess with my milk, but next time I am going full pin with a Nazi-esque diet and level 3 *Ok, I think I'm aiming a little high* of the 30 day shred! Good luck though! If you are watching your diet at the same time, you will probably drop the lbs real quick!
If you could post the pictures of the cat attached to your cranium, that would be great. Thanks.
Good luck on the shred!