I did it! I completed level 2 of Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. Granted it was extremely challenging, but I was able to make it through the entire workout with very few pauses. Of course, I needed to modify a few because the moves were a bit more demanding on my back and shoulder, but I wanted to try it. It feels really good to sweat this much. I envision it as fat just melting away, even if that's not scientifically what happens. I feel myself getting stronger and gaining endurance. Who cares if I can't keep up with the fit chicks in the video? If I were that fit, I wouldn't be able to keep up with me either. But I'm not there yet, and I may never 'look' like the girls in the video, but by any means necessary, I will get to the point where I can at least keep up with them. That'll make me happy and prove I'm healthy. And that's what I'm striving for. [Jennifer Hudson "I Got This" is a source of motivation]. Thank you all for keeping up with my workouts and my journey. I really couldn't have even gotten this far without you.
I'll revisit later to talk about my diet and water intake.
go my katie. i need to get a bike! and get mikey to not be so scared of his.
ReplyDeleteanywho, good job. i'm proud of you and you got me thinking maybe i could do it too.
dont forget to take lots of before during and after pics of you so you can see for your self how well you're doing! not to post but just for you.
ly xoxoxo
I agree... pics pics pics. Even if they are face shots, you will be able to see the difference. I forgot to mention that on my way back to albany one of the rest stops I paused at I knew the manager (total fluke that she was there). Our interaction went... "hey! what are you doing here???!!! Man, you put on weight!" Its been about 6-8 months since I've seen her.
ReplyDeleteFortunately I didn't feel absolutely horrible but not good either.
So, at this point I still havent worked out at all. I must say to the opposite of the problem you are having I take in plenty of fluid and water but I just want to lay in the bed and read. I have a ways to go before I get to where you are Katie but you are still much needed motivation and inspiration for me. You can do it!! And I CAN follow in your footsteps but, getting started is the hardest part.