Tomorrow the 30-day Shred begins. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I don't want this to be one of those things I start and then quit halfway through. I know that I have the opportunity to seriously make a positive change in my life and I want to do that, and follow through. If I don't value myself enough to give myself at least 20 minutes a day to improve my life — well, that's really sad, isn't it?
I watched The Shred DVD, just to know what to expect. There isn't any one thing that seems difficult, but Jillian doesn't really give you the opportunity to rest! Which, really, is part of her point. She says that in a 20 minute work-out, if you want it to work, there is no break. I think that makes sense, really ... gotta' make the most of the short period of time. I like the 3-2-1 circuits that she does (3 minutes strength, 2 minutes cardio, 1 minute abs) ... the changing-it-up aspect should hopefully make the workout go faster and not seem as long (or boring).
Also, there are modified moves which I will probably need to do for at least a little bit. I am excited to work up to doing an actual, real, non-girly push-up. I've never really done them (not the proper way anyway). I will keep track here of my progress, the things I have difficulty with, and those things I hope to improve on.
I expect you all to hold me accountable!
It's not going to be easy ... I'm excited now, but there are going to be days I just want to give up and sleep in. I need to push through those times — it's only 20 minutes. I can do that. I really can.
I'm going to get my husband take before photographs for me. When I wake up tomorrow (after I pee, hehe), I'll weight myself. I already have my measurements. I just hope my weight doesn't depress me. If it does ... well, I've still got to get motivated. How do I expect the number on the scale to go down (and the image in the mirror to change) if I don't do anything?
I'll also keep track of the food I eat. If I'm looking at what I'm eating, it'll help me pin-point where I need to make some changes and improvements.
All right, guys ... this is it. HERE WE GO!
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Meg you are my inspiration for my blogging :) I know that you will be successful on the Shred! If we stick to our goals we can achieve them...afterall we are strong Hollins Women :D Best of luck as you start your new program tomorrow. And don't worry about the number on the scale; if anything it will only motivate you more (at least that's how it was for me). And if this program works, I might just give it a try myself! Best wishes!
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