Alternate title: Jillian can’t count
Day 5 of the 30 Day Shred is done! This was the first day where I felt like the workout was close to 20 minutes long. The first day, the workout seemed to be an hour and 45 minutes long. Day Two was roughly an hour and a half. Day Three was about an hour long. By the time I made it to Day Four, I was spending what seemed like 45 minutes down there.
Today, the workout really felt like it was between 20 and 30 minutes long.
We’re halfway through Level One, so I think I’m probably right on track.
Now, if you’re wondering how I fit such a long workout into my day, it’s always 20 minutes. For real. Just 20 minutes.
But, perception is reality to my muscles.
Speaking of muscles, today was the first day that my muscles didn’t hurt when I woke up. Right now, they are buzzing, but they aren’t burning. And, I only felt like collapsing at the very end of the workout! I dare say this program is working!
One reason time is so distorted for me is not only that I’m a slug that’s not used to doing an exercise routine, it’s the words that Jillian chooses. I’m a word person. I’m surrounded by words all day. I weigh words against each other and am careful to choose the one that best suits my purposes.
Jillian, on the other hand, tosses around words as if someone listening to her intently isn’t hanging on every one of them. Four more? Awesome. I can wrap my brain around four more. I can deliver four more. I know how many are left when you tell me we have four more. It gives me something to focus on instead of the pain.
A couple more? Sweet! One… Two… Wait. Why are we doing number three and four…and seven!?
Jillian! “A couple” is NOT seven! “A couple” is TWO. Don’t tell me we have “a couple more” and then make me do seven more. It’s all about managing expectations, Jillian!
Oh well…she doesn’t have a toddler or preschooler running around under her feet all day, so she’s probably not an expert at managing expectations with the words she chooses. She is, however, an expert at the workout. In reality, I don’t need my expectations managed…I guess. I’m not downstairs huffing and puffing for a grammar lesson. I need my body shredded, and that’s what she’s delivering, regardless of her word-choice.
So, Day 5 is done! Five more days of Level One, and then we’re onto Level 2. I guess Jillian would say, “Hang in there! You only have a couple more days left!” 
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Way to Go MOMMA!!!
OK, I laughed out loud at your last line! You are SO good for doing this!
Way to go, girl!
Have you every tried yoga momma? It focuses on your body’s flexibility and balance. It aims to strenghten your body’s endurance through various exercise techniques. It’s not an easy exercise, however you’ll find as you work through yoga, you become stronger. Although, you must be in an environment where there is peace, silence and harmony. The surrounding is vital and key success to a effective yoga workout. Without a peaceful environment yoga would not work – your mind, spirit and body will not be in tune if you are amongst screaming or loud environment. Not only will it not be beneficial for you, but your fellow yoga peers when you exercise in a quiet space. Try this setting, you’ll may be surprise at the result, I’m sure you’ll find yourself in a different peaceful level. That is what I seek, a good, hard but peaceful workout (now that is certainly worth thinking about). What do you say?
Jess, Terra, Joanna: THANK YOU!! Your words of encouragement mean more than you could ever know!
Cazza: I thought about yoga, but the environment here is just not conducive to that. I do enjoy Tai Chi, which has similar elements, but doesn’t require silence. Thanks for your comment!
I just finished day 5. I am liking it a lot. Thank you so much for turning my on to THE SHRED! I am still doing level 1 and I think I will bump up to level 2 when I can glide like a ballerina through level 1. I look forward to “meeting” you in person at the park!!