The 30 Day Shred

A month ago I was perusing Amazon.com for a video that promised to be both quick and effective. I like workout videos, mostly because I can't drag myself to the gym, but they can be really long or boring which makes me not want to keep with them for more than a week. When I came across this one I knew I had to try it. I've been using it for 20+ days during the past month and while I've only lost 2-3 lbs, the muscle I've gained has been amazing. My back has only hurt 2 times since I started the video, as opposed to every day like before!!

The video comes with 3 levels and it is 20 minutes of non-stop moving - 1 minute warm up, then 3 different circuits of 3, 2, 1 - strength, cardio, abs. I'm not so good with the abs yet - the cardio comes relatively easy but the combination strength moves are HARD!! There are balance positions with military presses, something horrible called "plank-jacks" and lunges that make me talk back to the TV and tell her how crazy she is. But because its only 20 minutes, I'm back at it again the next day - which is something I've never done. I'm already on Level 2... and I'll probably be there for another 2 weeks until I master those darn plank jacks.

Anyway, i love my new body that's taking shape before my eyes, and i am so glad for Jillian Michaels' video. I'll post more once I've conquered level 3.