“30 Day Shred” Challenge

So today 31 January 2010, I am taking on the “30 Day Shred” Challenge.

DAY 1.

This epiphany came to me Saturday night as I was sitting at my computer, drinking wine, looking at things to amuse me; while being lonely missing my husband. Yes, it sounds as pathetic, as it really is. Haha!

So moving on, the past couple months I heard several people ranting and raving about this DVD, in the myths of their glorious New Years resolutions, they swear this year will be a keeper! (note: there are about 50% less people in the gym already since January 1st.) Or like myself trying to work off a little extra fluff I gained from too many Christmas cookies, and enough ice cream to pave the distance from myself to North Carolina where my husband is stationed…

So being skeptical, and continuing to read reviews; the major trend is people are not doing the work out all 30 days. The reviews all start off strong but almost all were like “I missed day 7, and 8.” And so on… People it is a 30 day challenge not a 25 ¼ day when I feel like it challenge. Hence why I am doing this blog so I actually am committed to do it every day. Lets face it life happens, I have a full time job, night school, every day incidents and not to leave out pure hearted laziness! Plus this will give me something fun to pass the time, not to mention get in shape for summer, and look sexier for my husband!

So this morning, I woke up made an awesome breakfast (slightly healthy) cream of wheat topped with warm frozen strawberries and one fresh peach in sugar. I then went to Wal-mart and purchased “30 Day Shred” and “No More Trouble Zones” (both $9), a tape measure, and two 5 pound hand weights. I wanted a scale also but I already have self body image issues; that is the last thing I need in my house. So, my weight will be done (at work) every 7 days with my taping. Since my apartment is carpeted I got to save the $15 I would have spent on a mat. Even though later on I started thinking, it may be a good investment due to the lack of hygiene and/or consideration for others, my outstanding fellow military members have at the gym and ALWAYS wipe down their mats and/or equipment when they are done. So that is on my top list of investments.

I purchased the “No More Trouble Zones” DVD due to the fact that I was swaggering about the shape I am in and thought the Shred DVD would not be a good enough work out by itself.

I popped in the DVD late this afternoon. I watched the introduction and was slightly thrown off. There are “three levels” you start with Level 1 and advance up to Level 3 but it does not tell you how many days it is recommended to stay on each level. And when you should progress on...

So… there I was… 20 minutes later… in my living room… dripping sweat, out of breath, and slightly screaming (under my breath) for mercy.

This workout DVD is no joke, needless to say, it is a good workout.
I realized during my work out, my weights are too heavy. I have always struggled with upper body strength. So I need to go purchase new weights tomorrow.

Also, I did the "chest and abs circuit" on the trouble zones DVD, but again my weights were causing discomfort.

After, for lunch, I had left over "sausage, sauerkraut, and potatoes" (one serving and used "lite" sausage) and a "sugar free-snack pack" - not quite sure if that is exactly healthy but it sure was delicious!
Dinner: One serving of home made "Thai chicken in peanut sauce with rice noodles"


(note: I am not changing any eating habits, although I was dehydrated during my workout; need to drink a lot more water)

I am going to do my Shred workout in the morning before work for PT (physical training: for non-military folks). I will be using the 5 pound weights for Day 2, but will be purchasing 3 pound weights to continue.


I took before pictures this afternoon, I considered posting but due to my lack of confidence in the Internet I do not want my body on inappropriate sites.. more to follow on this topic.


Taped myself: DAY 1

Weight (mid last week) 112.5 lbs (but due to my desert eating extravaganza before this started safely we can say 115)

Arms: 10 ¼”
Bust: 31 ½” (Victoria has been lying to me all these years I thought I was a 34, I guess it’s that extra “secret” lol).
Above Hips: 26”
Fattest part of Stomach/love handles: 32”
Booty: 35”
Thighs: 20”

Simply stated; I am Amy, a 23 year old female from Pennsylvania. I am in the United States Navy and live a very active and unusual lifestyle. This blog is purely for my own person way of tracking my progress through this challenge, and my own amusement. I am not a "fitness expert" by any means.