Who am I kidding? The things that used to be round are a bit droopy these days.
I’ve been told I “hide it well,” but that doesn’t change the fact that I need to tone. It is what it is, but that doesn’t mean it has to be that way forever.
I am a Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers. I can’t say enough good things about the program. Almost seven years ago, I lost 40 lbs. with them and kept it off. I got pregnant and had my baby 3 years ago. I bounced back pretty easily after that. Relatively. I’m within walking distance to my “goal weight,” so that’s not really an issue for me…but I need to tone. I’ve known for a while that I needed to get back into an exercise routine, but I’ve just not done it.
Then, I kept hearing about this 30 Day Shred with Jillian Michaels:
You know who she is…she’s one of the trainers on the Biggest Loser. I’ve always marveled at her results, even if I don’t appreciate her aggressive tenacity.
Maybe this is what I need?
Twenty minutes a day for 30 days. I handled 37 hours of labor. I can handle 20 minutes a day. Right? Right! Right?
Here is where I summon my Inner Yoda. (Do or do not; there is no try.) I will not try, because try does not exist. I will do, because I’ve been doing not for long enough. 
I know it will be hard. I know I’ll be sore. The part of me that will be crying and shaking her tiny fist at me tomorrow (if she can work up the energy, that is!) knows that I need to do this.
So, last week, I quickly ordered the DVD before I had a chance to change my mind. It came today. Tomorrow morning (or later today), I’ll take some “before photos” that will more than likely never see the light of the Internet, but I’ll be able to compare them to the ones I take after I embark on this journey…just to show myself that I could do it.
Longtime readers, fear not! I’m not going to turn my website into a fitness site, but I will be talking about my 30-Day Shred. I have to. I need to. To keep going, I’ll need the outlet. Some days will be like business as usual around here, and some days may be focused only on The Shred.
What will I be shredding? Hopefully this flab, and not my dignity.
…but I guess you’ll have to stick around and find out.
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You go, woman!! It’s THAT time of year where we either get with the program or spend the summer in pup tent dresses. I’m with you.
OH GOOD GOOD LUCK TO YOU!
I have the p90X. My hubs really wants to do it, but it’s an hour a day. I’m more likely to do the 20 minutes a day, but alas, we already spent the money on this one. I would love to know if this works for you!
Okay, I take that back. I followed your link to Amazon and considering what this video is said to “do” for you, especially after reading the reviews, I think I can spring for the $10 for it! Thanks for posting this!
You go girl.. I’ve done Weight Watchers also. I lost 30 lbs with them but I have gained them all back..need to get back or do something.
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! You don’t know how much it means to me, ladies!!
You’ve inspired me! I needed something different than my same old routine – I think this is it. I’ll start the 30 day when I get the DVD and check back on your progress. Keep up the good work!
Melissa, that’s great! Good luck!!
This is great! It’s great to be motivated. I think weight watchers teaches healthy eating and lifestyle to help keep the weight off.