Ripped in 30- Day 9

I did the week 2 video again today and I'm finding it really difficult. There are a bunch of plank exercises in this video and I hate being in plank! I have really weak arms so it sucks. Although, I seem to recall Jillian Michaels saying that if you're uncomfortable then you're doing it right, soooo I guess I'll just suck it up. Maybe one day I'll love to do plank exercises! I doubt that... 

My arms are sore today and I'm actually happy about that. It means it's working! I'll decide whether or not to do the week 2 workout again tomorrow. I may need a break for a day and continue the day after. It's getting intense people! Don't give up!

Ripped in 30- Day 8 (beginning of week 2)

It's the first day of week 2! I tried the week 2 video on Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 this morning and boy is it difficult. There are a few exercises I had difficulty doing even with the modified version. You definitely feel like you are advancing with this 2nd video. The exercises are getting more difficult and more intense. I think it will take all week to get comfortable with these new moves and I'm okay with that because it's a challenge! I'm going to try my very best and that's all that matters.

Welcome to week 2 and congratulations for making it this far! Keep it up:)

Ripped in 30- Day 7 (end of week 1!)

It's the end of the first week! If you've been following along with me, we did it! It's been a long 7 days and I worked out for 5 of them. That is, I used the video for 5 of them. I do various exercises everyday but nothing as challenging as the Jillian Michaels workouts on my lazy days!

For the 2nd week of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30, I am going to attempt to work out the recommended  5-6 times a week with this video. I don't know what to expect and to be honest I'm a little nervous but we can do it! I think I am going to try one of her recipes this week so I can review it for everyone who is interested.

We are getting closer to our goal and the results are starting to appear. Don't get discouraged if you don't like what you see yet. You can't change your entire body in a mere 7 days, it takes time, effort, and patience. As much as I do expect results from 30 days of intense workouts, I also understand that it will be a life long commitment to stay in shape. Once these 30 days are over, you have the rest of your life to worry about. BUT take it one day at a time. For now, focus on these next 23 days and try your absolute hardest with every 20 minute workout so you won't have any regrets at the end of day 30. If you push yourself to your limit every time, there is no way you can feel disappointed with the outcome because you know you did your best, and if you aren't satisfied with your body yet, you get back out there and do another 30 day challenge and another until you reach your goal.

Tomorrow is the start of week 2 and I hope you're excited as I am!

Ripped in 30- Day 6

So I just completed the week 1 video this morning for the second last time and I have to admit, I struggled today when using the 5 pound weights in the exercises. I wish I had bought 2 or 3 pound weights as well. I'm pretty sure they do not use 5 pounders in the week 1 video! Anyway, I got through it regardless and I feel good about that.

Tomorrow will be the last day of week 1 and I have decided to finish strong every week and push myself to do the video on the last day of each week. You won't feel as good about yourself if you don't try your absolute best on the last day of each workout!

Push, push, push that's all i can say. Have a wonderful day and keep it up!

Ripped in 30- Day 5

It's day 5! I went out this morning during the time I usually work out and told myself I would do the video tonight after work instead. Well, I came home after standing for 5 hours and my legs are telling me not to do it. I did however just finish doing some of the arm exercises that I remember from the video. Just because your legs are killing you, doesn't mean you can't get a small workout in on another part of the body! There are no excuses.

Tomorrow I am getting up early and putting on the video. I am also making a promise to myself right now that I will also use it on monday. Finish week 1 strong everyone. You can do it!

Ripped in 30- Day 4

It's time to get back on track! After my day of rest yesterday, I was craving exercise once more. Today I continued with week 1 on Ripped in 30. Because I am now using 5 pound weights to do the exercises I found it much more difficult to get through the video. I can barely lift my arms straight out in front of me and out to the sides. Hopefully I will be able to more easily by the last day of the week 1 workout. If you are wondering what weight you should be using in these exercises, I would suggest 3 pounds for the exercises I listed above and you can use 5 pounds for most of the other exercises.

We're more than half-way through the first week people! It's going to get harder but we are slowly making progress and you should be excited! It's only a matter of time before you have the body and mentality that you've always wanted. Push yourself as hard as you can so you get results you're proud of. To reach your full potential you need to push!

Have an amazing day and don't forget to eat your fruits and veggies:)

Ripped in 30- Day 3

Soooo my legs are on fire and I had a busy day so I took a break from the DVD today. I did go and buy some 5 pound weights for some of the exercises in the week 1 video so I'll be all set for tomorrow! I'm really excited to use them.

Is anyone else doing the 30 day challenge? How difficult are you finding it?