30 Day Shred update
Posted in Body Image, Need to lose weight and tagged with 30 Day Shred, Body Image on 07/14/2009 04:15 pm by Rachael
If you landed on my site trying to research if the 30 Day Shred works let me start off by saying it does. Stop contemplating and just go out and buy the DVD. If you push yourself your body will change and you will feel on top of the world.Â
At least this is the experience I have had. I have been shredding since June 19 (holy crap, almost to my 30 days!) and my stamina went from non-existent to pretty impressive and even though I am still fat, my self confidence is soaring. Because I am stronger and healthier and I can see my body slimming down.
I’m shredding.
And I have a slight woman crush on Jillian Michaels. She is just bad ass in every which way–kind of ballsy and mean yet motivational at the same time. You can’t help but to push yourself because Michaels makes you believe you CAN push yourself, that EVERYBODY is capable of working out and working out hard.Â
I needed to hear that. I needed somebody to tell me that just because I am overweight doesn’t mean I can’t work out hard–she leaves zero room for giving yourself excuses.
My overall experience has been beyond positive. My original goal was to be down a pant size in the 30 days and I am almost there. I am going to have to really turn it up this week if I am going to make that happen. Â
 When I started this adventure I was about to bust my fat pants up to the next level–up to the pants that have the W for Woman after the size. Like once you hit the point that your silhouette resembles that of an overweight upright brown bear (or polar as is my pasty case) you have made it–you are a woman baby. Â
Not the look that suites me best. So Shred I will continue to do–push myself I will do until I am down another full size. After that who knows! I have always categorized people (judge me if you want) and one of my biggest categories were people that work out (hot) and people that don’t (lazy).Â
I have jumped (and jumping jacked, plank rowed, high kneeded and crunched) into the workout category and that feels incredible.
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July 14th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Now I’m curious about this DVD. I have a whole stack of stuff from the ’80s and ’90s that I am sick of doing. I’m glad that you pointed out that exercise is also about feeling energized and good on the inside. I think it’s easy to get discouraged if we don’t see instant results on the outside. Good luck on your journey.
July 14th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Thanks for the update. My copy is on it’s way!
July 14th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
You are awesome!!! Thanks for keeping me inspired!
July 14th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Mom Zombie–you should check it out. I like it because I usually get so bored working out. With this it is only 20 minutes so not a lot of time for bordom
Family Nature–I hope you like it and see results!
Colleen–no problem girl. Trying to keep myself inspired too
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Stopping by from the comment club on Twitter moms. That’s cool that you met some MI bloggers. I’d love to do a get together in New england for area bloggers.