Round 2: The Shred...day 14

Whew...for it being Monday...I am already fired up :o I took a 2 day break from the Shred this weekend as I have been working out everyday plus 3 extra mornings with my Aquacise class. I learned that I have to listen to my body and not over do it sometimes.

So day 14 is over and I will definitely not over do it in aquacise today :)

Round 2: The Shred...day 13

Smooth baby Smooth! Just to describe how well this workout went...it went smooth.

Round 2: The Shred...day 12

Can I tell you that getting up before the sun gets up is not always the easiest idea :o Day 12 is done and I am extremely glad :)

Oh and yes I am posting this under MckLinky as I want the post to stay up before this one.

Round 2: The Shred...day 11

Ok, I will admit it that I took a much needed break this weekend and did not workout on Saturday or Sunday...gasp!! I think I needed it since I slept most of Saturday :) So today...I started level two tonight {again} and actually found ease in it. Yes it was still brutal...but not as bad and went by really quick. Hopefully it will go quickly in the morning as well :o

Sweet Dreams!!!

Round 2: The Shred...day 9

Hmmm...day nine is over and I am so glad. This week has been L-O-N-G and I am looking forward to the weekend. I am a wee bit bitter that I do not have Monday off...but I will eventually get over it.

Sweet dreams!!!

Round 2: The Shred...day 8

Okay...this is a short post since I have to leave soon to go work on...homework. Oh the joys of college! Day 8 is DONE and I am thrilled! Why you ask?! I am actually ready to move up to level two, but will wait until day nine and ten are over with. Just saying...level two will not be as shocking as the last time :o

Round 2: The Shred...day 7

GOOD MORNING sweet peeps! This morning, I got up before the sun and worked out. I feel GREAT and I truly believe that working out...now...makes you feel better. I do have to say that I am glad that have been working out because my Aquacise class did a bunch of balancing moves yesterday...and I did not fall over! This is HUGE!

Anyhoo...hope you have a terrific Tuesday!!!

Round 2: The Shred...day 6

Someone asked me if I was sore or started to get sore when I restarted The Shred. In short, yes I did. Not near as sore as when I first started back in July, but I was still a tad sore. Since I have been pushing myself daily...I think I have the right. Oh and if you can workout and not get your hair messed up or sweat buckets (sorry if TMI), please let me know your secret!

Have a wonderful evening!!!

Round 2: The Shred...day 5

Life is GOOD!!! I finished day 5 this evening :) Yes I am posting this before my Blues post...but I've got the power!!! Hope you had a terrific evening and weekend! I still don't understand why the weekend seems to be so short and the week is so long (cue Cindy Brady), but tomorrow another week begins!

Hope you had a fabulous weekend!

Round 2: The Shred...day 4

Just to keep up the accountability...I am done with day four and plan to complete day 5 in the morning! I am working on a post that has been on my heart this week and will publish it tomorrow as well.

Sleep well friends!!!

Round 2: The Shred...day 3

YIPPEE...Day THREE is over!!! I had to take it slower after circuit two...because I dropped back on one of my squats, lost my balance, and twisted in a position I have never done before. Let's just say...I will watch how hard I push myself. I am now fine...promise!!!

Have a lovely evening!!!

Round 2: The Shred...day 2

Ummm...I will admit that I HURT this morning in my quads from doing the complex squats with the weights yesterday. Plus...I did it again today too! But you know something...it really does feel good and overall I still am seeing results that make me smile. For instance, my legs are more muscley and have toned out...which is AWESOME! My arms have muscle all over, especially in my biceps, triceps, and the lower part too.

Plus...when I look in the mirror, I am proud. When you have struggled so much over the years to "look good" and finally see results...it is just amazing. I HAVE STRUGGLED{& still do} and this feeling of accomplishment just warms my heart! If you are working out too, GREAT JOB!!! It truly does make me/you feel better!!!

Have a lovely evening!!!

Round 2: The Shred...day 1

I completed my first{again} day of the Shred and I feel great! I will admit that I was drained before I started...but felt great afterwards. This workout is the same as Round I{first time}, but I am just doing the 30 days over again. I really do seem to like the DvD...so what ever works!

Have a great evening!!!

I have a bunch to say...Wordful Wednesday

Let me just start out and say that this week has been crazy, hectic, interesting, and BUSY...& it's only Wednesday. This week I started classes again, my schedule has been changed FOUR times in three days, and I must admit that by the time all my meetings and such are over with...all I want to do is CRASH! Hopefully, crossing my fingers, next week will be easier and smoother flowing.

Classes, so far, are going well and I really have not had syllabus shock as of yet. I may come November, but right now I am ok. Just trying to get back into the swing of things right now. Plus my 9pm meetings on Tuesday nights really did me in last night. Who plans 9pm meetings anyways?!?! I'll tell you who...the newspaper on campus.

My apartment is okay. I will be asking for the exterminators to spray for bugs as I have seem ants the past two days, just a few, in my bathroom and on my walls.

My mom and I had put up foil on my window so that the light from the outside would not come in at night. Maintenance took it down on Monday and told me I could not have it up. Well, I marched into the office yesterday and asked for my window to be sealed and why foil could not be placed up?! Well, they fixed my window but the foil had to come down.

I found out why the foil could not be up last night from my advisor and reporter friend. Simple answer...drug houses put foil or wood on their windows so the police can not see inside if they are investigating the house/apartment. Who would have known?!?! INTERESTING news to me :o Long answer is that about ten years ago, Collegetown had issues with drugs and such and it was a huge mess. Now they are trying to avoid this from happening in the apartments, so no foil for me...PLUS I am now ok with why they took down the foil. The things you learn amaze me.

I am also excited because I am in Aquacise this semester and I LOVE the water. So this {hopefully} will be a great thing too. I have taken a few classes and am hoping for the best this semester :)

Oh and I am also starting round 2 of the Shred tonight. I even went to Target, since Wally-world was out, and got me my weights. So...updates accountability will be back daily :) I have learned that this is my stress reliever and does make me feel better, so I am starting Round II tonight :) Oh and yes...I am excited!!! And just to clarify, I am doing another 30 days with the DvD. There is no new one, just another round of it. I did see another one of her videos that I may try too...another month though...here I come :)

The Shred...day 30

Celebration time...come on! You are reading the title correctly sweet peeps! Today was day 30 of my 30 day Shred workout!!

How do I feel? FANTASTIC!!
How much weight did I loose? 10 lbs
I gained muscle all throughout my legs, arms, back, and stomach.
I know have toned legs and arms :o

Someone asked me if I would recommend this DVD and my answer is YES!!! Sure the instructor can be a little annoying at times, but I did my best each day and that is it :)

I will be starting round two of the Shred soon. Yes I will let you know when I start again :)

The Shred...day 29

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I'm done with{Round one}of the Shred, tomorrow!!! YEP...time goes go by fast. I can not believe tomorrow is the last day of round one. YIPPEE!!! Oh and to answer your questions on if I am seeing results; the short answer is YES!!! I will blog about the download tomorrow :)

The SHred...day 28

I will so be honest and tell ya that I had ZERO energy before today's workout. It was like I knew I needed to do the Shred today, but had no energy. But now my energy level is BACK and I just completed day 28 :) Already thrilled it's{the workout for today} over with too...

Have a wonderful evening!!!

The Shred...day 27

Zippidy do da...Zippidy de...my oh my what a wonderful day :) Day 27 was completed after church today and for the first time in a while, it was not that bad. Yes it was challenging, but I am finally getting the hang of level three :)

The Shred...day 26 & tidbits

Burn baby burn!!! That is what I did tonight. Go ahead and sing the song...I know I did :o I officially have FOUR days left of this 30 day DVD and I have to say it has not been half bad. Even though I will be done in FOUR days...I will still rotate between level two and level three workouts until the next round of Shred for 30 days happens{after Labor Day.}

Next up...More details about my very first blog party :) I tried to do it today, but time got away from me. I promise more details will be up on Sunday{sometime}

Shout out to the Cochran Crew: Hope the FIRST birthday party goes off without a hitch and everyone has a blast!!!

The Shred...day 25

Zippidy-do-da-zippidy de...my oh my what a wonderful{start of my}day. Day 25 is over and I am beyond thrilled. My brother came in and sat down where I was working out and watched today. He even did the dreaded "mountain climbers" with me too. It usually bothers me when someone watches me workout, but today he got away with it :o

TGIF sweet peeps!!!