Before and After Pics, and then some others!!

Here are my 30 day post shred....



Here are my 30 day pre shred




My measurements:
Before
arm 12.5
leg 26
waist 33
chest 34
calf 15
hips 38
butt 41.5
wt 175

After
arm 11.5
leg 25
waist 32.5
chest 33
calf 14.5
hips 37.5
butt 40
wt. 168

I really enjoyed doing the shred. It was quick and somewhat effective. I think it would have been much more effective if I would have watched what I ate. Back to the gym for a little while. Trying to fix my eating habits is going to take some work. I am really going to try!!





These pic is from a year ago when I was 7.5 months preggo..

Day 29

Did not work out today. Lincoln was up until 3am last night screaming then woke up at 6am. I had to go to work (sad face). Came home from work to a screaming baby. Took him to express care. He has an ear infection. Went to Krogers and just got home at 8. I am so tired. I have to work tomorrow. Heres hoping that Lincoln has a good night and is good for his dad tomorrow. I will write a more meaningful post tomorrow.

Cadio Kick and Day 28

Cardiokick use to be my love. I would do it 5-6 times a week. But then Megan moved away. She was the most amazing instructor ever. I believe I did her class for almost 5 years!! It never ever got easier. I would leave just as tired as day 1. The moves got easier but the class never did. Then she moved to Bath, MI. Others have tried to teach it but none have been able to fill her shoes. Until yesterday. Erika had told me about a kickboxing class. Mind you I am very leary about new classes. I tried it for the first time yesterday and like it. They use bags in the class which was different. If I continue to do the class I will need gloves. The class was only about 30 minutes of cardio then abs and streching so 45 mintues total. I would really like it to be closer to 60 but beggers can't be choosers. I am going to try to go to it on Friday. My calves are sore and I can feel muscles that I haven't used in a while.

Today was Day 28 and I did all 3 levels!! I was tired and ready to be done but it was a nice challange. I am ready for a nap.

day 26, 27

I am so ready to be done with this. I am very proud that I have stuck it out. the 30 day shred will become my backup workout for when I don't feel like going to the gym. Picutres of before and after will be posted in a couple of days! Eek.. I don't fell as if my body has made a change. Diet, Diet, Diet is my major issue. I am always on the see food diet. I see something and I eat it.

Plans for Feb. Not quite sure yet. If anyone has any ideas let me know. I thought about doing a lazy tri, p90x, or running. We will see.

Day 26 and 27 done.

Day 23, 24, 25

I missed day 22 but did end up getting my workout in yesterday. My sis came over and we did it together. the rockstar jumps are getting easier!!! Today, I am going to go to body pump then do the shred afterwards.

Day 22

Still can't find my camera:(

Day 22.. I don't want to work out. I have been busy painting the trim in my bedroom. I loved my house before we bought it and then after we moved in I started finding things I hated about it. 1. I WILL NEVER HAVE PAINTED TRIM IN ANOTHER HOUSE!!! I hate the white trim. It was painted before we moved in and I have no clue why someone would paint over oak trim!! (Sorry if you do) It gets dirty shows every mark and I just don't like it. As I am painting my trim I notice how dirty my walls are. I wash my walls every spring but now I am wondering if I should do it more. Then I look at the fan and realize it is so dirty. Now, I feel like I am living in a dirty house. I also hate starting a project and then realizing I have 2-3 more projects to do.

How often do you wash your walls?

I promise to see you soon Level 3.

Day 20 and 21

orgot to blog yesterday. Did level 3 both yesterday and today. I am a little sore today. I have lost my camera but I am determined to find it today.

Measurements

Day 1 Day 10 Day 20
arm 12.25 12 12
calf 15 14.75 14.75
thigh 26 25.5 25
butt 41.5 39.75 39.75
hips 38 37.5 37.5
chest 34 34 34
waist 33 32.75 32
wt 175 172 172
Not much change from day 10 to day 20. I also loethed level 2. Level 3 I am in love with you. Hope to see changes in the next 10 days.

Day 19

So I am begining to think that the first 10 days were just a fluke. I am doing my next set of measurements tomorrow but I won't be surprised if they have gone up or stayed the same. I have been eating awful. As of yesterday I am doing much better on eating. I have had no pop and I have had caffine withdraw big time and an awful headache. I am staying stong even though I really want a pepsi. I hope the next 10 days I will eat a little better. I am also going to start going back to the gym tomorrow. I miss body pump and kickboxing.

Day 18

I haven't worked out yet but I will update this post later. I just wanted to share that I am going to try to change my eating habits. After chatting with a triathlete this weekend I learned a little bit about diet. Well, I already knew most of it but I thought that this fact was intresting.. There was a study done where people followed the workout video but did not change there diet and they lost some weight. Then the next month they only followed the diet plan and did not workout there weight loss doubled. The third month they did both the diet plan and video and had amazing results. Diet plays around 80% in our weight loss. I am going to try to eat better.

Went up to level 3 and I love it. I really hated level 2. It was a nice workout today. Can't wait to do it again tomorrow.

Jackie who started this 30 day shred journey on her blog and now she is having a giveaway. Check her blog out.

Day 17

I was super tired today. Work yesterday kicked my butt. Goodbye level 2. Hello level 3 tomorrow. I completed 10 days of level 2 and it does get easier. I plan on doing level 3 for the 10 days and then doing all 3 levels for the last 3 days.

Day 16

I am feeling so guilty. I did not work out today. I worked from 7a-7:30p and did not get home till 8:35. I was on my feet all day and it just feels good to sit. I plan on doing 2 workouts tomorrow. One in the morning and one at night.

On a side note. Lincoln was feed peanut butter today. I am so upset. If and I say if something would have happened they were 30 minutes from the hospital and had no benadryl.

Day 15

I don't feel like working out today. I will get it in sometime. I am a little sad today also. I weighed myself today and I have put on 3 lbs. My "aunt" is visiting so I don't know if that has something to do with it. On a positive note my jeans fit better in my waist. There is still a long way to go untill they fit me like I want them to. My sister wnats to do a half marathon this summer so I will be starting to run soon.

Erika if you read this I believe the 21 days thing. I am on day 15 and even thought I don't feel like working out I will and I have kind of becoming obsessed with doing the shred video.

Body Pump here I come. I miss goign to body pump so I think I will be going to that today also.

I took Lincoln for his 9 month pictures today and I am so disappointed. I did not like any of them. He was fussing and cranky and did not want to smile. I did order one picture for the package because it was only 10 dollars. Why does he never smile when I want him too. When we got home he was all smiles. I may just take him again for another try. Also, last time I took him they took pictures of me with Lincoln and I totally was not ready for that. (I had just left the gym to take him) SO this time I went prepared. I skipped doing the shred this morning so I could do my hair and even put on some makeup. Guess what, they didn't even use me in any of the pictures. I am mad!!! I have to still workout even though I showered and am ready for the day.

Day 14

Today is done. I got up early and did level 2. I almost made it though all the squat thrusts today. And it was a lot easier today. I never ever get up early to work out. This must be becoming a habit.

I am watching my cousins baby along with Lincoln this should be an intresting day. Lincoln has so far been trying to teach sullivan how to do things. It is so cute. It made me want to cry. He was spinning Mr. Blue Bird, the frog, showing him how to open and shut toys.

I love my little man.

Day 13

Workout done. Not much more to say today.

Day 12

Today was day 12. I did not feel like doing it all day. I was super tired and wanted to sleep all day. But, I got my workout in. The cardio in level 2 was easier today. I was almost able to do it all Nat style. I feel like a broken record but the squat thrust and last strength move still kick my butt.

Thank you for all the positve remarks. I really feel like my stomach is awful looking. I hate looking at it and trying on cloths. I really hate trying to find something to wear to go out to dinner. Sweatpants are my best friend and I wear them everyday. Then if I do go to work I wear scrubs. I don't really know where I am going with this. I am tired and I worked last night and got little sleep.

Also, please excuse my grammer. I am horrible at using commas.

I am stealing this from Erika's blog. She wrote that to quit a bad habit you need to do it for 21 days and then to make something a habit you need to do it for 21 days. I thought that was very very intresting.

Day 11

Thank you for all your encouraging comments!! I love that my flexibility is increasing. Today was Day 11. My third day of doing level 2 straight. I felt a lot stronger with some of the cardio moves. I still struggled though the last strength move.

I still continue to car shop. I have no clue what to get. We already have 2 car payments that I hate to add a third. I am so indecisive. I know I should get a minivan but I don't know if I can do it.

Day 10

I was dreading today..getting on the scale and doing measurements.
Day 10 right left
arm 12 12
mid thigh 22.5 22.75
upper thigh 25.25 25.5
butt 39.75
hips 37.5
waist 32.75
belly button 34.5
Chest 34
calf 14.75 14.25
wt 172
height 5'10

Not to bad altogether I am down 3 lbs and a total of 6.25inches. I can't believe how quick all the little losses add up. I never thought when I was measuring that it would be over 6 inches. I was actually quite sad not seeing a bigger loss. After adding up the loss I am pretty pleased. Can't wait to see what the next 10 days bring. I don't think my pictures look any different. I can't wait to see everyones progress when you hit day 10. I think everyone is going to be very happy with their new numbers. I think it is a little odd that my left and right side are different now. It is more than likely operator error. We will see in 10 days.

My sister is coming over today and we are going to shred together!

Before pictures

Day 10

Day1

Day 10

Day 8

I am not going to lie I did not want to work out. I am tired and cranky. To top it off I just left our local police department. When I woke up today I had a message from my brother to call me right away. So, I assume the worst. My brother had come over to plow our driveway this morning and as he was driving down the road he say a van parked infront of our driveway. So he stopped and plowed another driveway to see what the van was up to. It was still parked infront of our house. Now, he thought that was odd. He pulled up next to it and backed into our driveway and the van sped away. He said it was a astro probally only worth 800 dollars all rusted out. (Not judging) He couldn't get a license plate because it was covered with snow. And the man had a black hat pulled way down so he couldn't see his face. So, I went and reported it. They told me not to anwser my door but to make sure the people know i am home. People have been breaking in to peoples houses even when they are home!!!! I am a little freaked out. So, I updated my neighbors and we are told to call the police right away if we see the van and they will send a cop over. By the way I live one mile away from the police and fire department. I also like in a very "safe" neighborhood. There are 4 streets and the houses are all ranches built in the 1950s. I think I am going to go get my baseball bat out of the garage. The lady working at the desk said to open blinds during the day and to go out and play in my front yard. She said to go run around and leave footprints. That is my lovely day.

On a good note I did level one and felt great. I was barely breathing hard and if I dare say it..It was pretty easy. I can't believe I am saying it was easy. I never thought on day 1 that those words would come out of my mouth.

I may have choosen a car....Acadia!

Day 7

Today, was day 7. I had to get my workout in early because I work tonight. Lincoln decieded that he needed to get up at 7 this morning. I went back to level one today and was able to do it all Nat style. Back to level 2 tomorrow. I was disappointed because I planned on doing some cardio after swim lessons but Lincoln had other plans. He was sleeping as I was taking him to the day care. We just went home.

Day 6

I was super sore this morning. I may have overdone it yesterday. I did make is through level 2 again. I have such a hard time with the squat thrusts. I am hoping in a couple more days it will be better. I wouldn't say the workouts get easier but I think that I am getting in better shape and building up my stamina. I was glad to get up this morning and get my workout done. I would like to try to make it to my kickboxing class tonight but my husband has hockey.

I am car shopping. Trying to avoid becoming a minivan mom. But, does anyone love there vehicle and why do you like it?