Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred

I am a super big fan of Jillian Michaels. She is a no nonsense, get results or die trying type of person. My friend was talking about starting strength training and a bunch of people suggested this wonderful 30 day shred. This shred is what I always suggest to people when they are trying to loose weight and are ready to "get more serious", ok I actually tell EVERYONE they should do it... lol How do I know it's so fantastic? I did it back in January, and the results were amazing. I lost 5lbs and a total of 8.65 in. I know that doesn't sound like a lot, but visually it made a lot of difference.

My suggestions for the shred are this:

1. Take a picture before you workout on day 1 (I like to measure, weigh, and take the pics first thing in the morning, after going to the bathroom, to get a number that is affected by as little variables as possible)
2. Measure yourself before you workout on day 1. I measured my weight, true waist, my hip bones (aka love handles), hips, thigh, bust, bicep, neck
3. Measure (and take a picture if you want, I always forgot...) yourself on the day you start each new level
4. Take a final picture and measurement the day after you finish all 30 days
5. I really suggest only doing the shred 6 days a week, and giving yourself that rest day. It helps, I promise

When you start the shred, you will be sore. I hate to say it, but it is true. BUT after day 4(ish) it's like your body flips a switch or something and the soreness goes away (well most of it anyway). So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stick with it if you start. It will be worth it I promise!

Ok so here are my measurements:
Day1:

• Weight: 134.5lbs
• True Waist: 25.75in
• Hip Bones: 35in
• Hips: 39.5in
• Thigh: 22in
• Bust: 31.5in
• Bicep: 11.5in
• Neck: 12in

End lvl 1:

• Weight: 131lbs
• True waist: 25in (-.75)
• Hip Bones: 33.75in (-1.25)
• Hips: 38.5in (-1)
• Thigh: forgot to measure...
• Bust: 32in (+.5)
• Bicep: 10.75in (-.75)
• Neck: 12in (0)

Total loss lvl 1: 3.5lbs and approx 3.25 inches

End lvl 2:

• Weight: 128lbs (-4)
• True Waist: 24.5 (-.5)
• Hip Bones: 32.75in (-1)
• Hips: 37.5in (-1)
• Bust: 31in (-1)
• Thigh: 21in (-1 from beginning)
• Bicep: 10in (-.75)
• Neck: 11.5in (-.5)

Total loss lvl 2: 4lbs and approx 5in

End lvl 3/Final measurements:

• Weight: 129.5lbs (I remember this pissing me off!! I was super bloated...)
• True Waist: 24.5in (0)
• Hip Bones: 32.6in (-.15)
• Hips: 37in (-.5)
• Bust: 31in (0)
• Thigh 20.5in (-.5)
• Bicep: fail....
• Neck:11.5 (0)

Total change this level: up 2.5lbs..., down approx 1.15 inches
Total change: down 5lbs, down approx 8.65 inches

I also want to say that the 30 day shred isn't just for people who are looking into getting into shape, it is a great thing for already fit and active people to do to change things up. In fact, I am thinking of doing it AGAIN. Anyone up for a 30 day shred challenge?

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Mileage Goal: 15+

Bodypump Goal: 2x

Mileage w2d: 14.38

Bodypump w2d: 1x (going tomorrow afternoon)

Happy to say my pre-vacation list is SLOWLY getting done...