March 9, 2012

Firm Friday



Another week, another Firm Friday.  This FF is serious though.  As in for 3 days this week I did 2 workouts a day, that's 6 workouts this week y'all.  I started because Jimmy was out of town so I was doing a workout during Kendall's nap and then the evening I was so bored that I'd do another one.  Well Jimmy got home on Wednesday and needless to say I didn't do any work out that day but I loved the feeling of 2-a-days so much that I wanted to keep it going.  Thursday I woke up bright and early at 5:30 and got a workout in and then during Kendall's morning nap I got in a 5K.
Speaking of 5K...my first one is in just over a week, it's NEXT Saturday people!  I have to say I'm excited to get it over with.  Not because I want to put the first race/pre-race jitters behind me but because, quite frankly, I'm over running.  There I said it.  I'm over it.  I've been very honest about my experience with running this far so why quit now?  I've told you I've never loved it, so no lies here.  In fact, I've only been running about once a week lately and none of it has been outside, so this race ought to be interesting to say the least.  I know I will run the entire thing but my pace may not be what it used to be, and that's OK with me.  The goal here?  Finish {and then drink LOTS of green beers}!
See I've come to realize that I need variation in my workouts, something that running on the treadmill just doesn't give me.  Instead I started doing the 30 Day Shred again.  For you long time readers you'll remember I did 30DS to prepare for my boudoir pics and the wedding back in '09 and saw results without changing much else about my lifestyle.  I know it works and so why not start doing it again?  I also incorporated a couple new home workout DVDs to my collection, courtesy of Jillian Michaels, of course.
 Jillian is the best DVD workout teacher I've "met".  I've done Core Secrets and I have Weight Loss Yoga with Bob Harper and none of them can compare to "TVs toughest trainer".  She's motivating, she's encouraging and she's here for results!  I have done both DVDs this week {along with some incline walking on the treadmill} and I can officially say that if I keep this routine up there will be results in fewer than 6 weeks. 
Jillian is no joke!  She's all about pushing you and making you work for the body you want, "this doesn't come for free". Even Jimmy is excited to start 6W6P, even though he's yet to give it a try.  I was sore the days after I did both DVDs but not so sore that I couldn't function, I think that's important to note.  
6W6P is core based so even though you work arms, shoulders, back and even legs all the moves are intended to strengthen your core muscles {where I need the most help}.  This one is tough.  It's circuit based, just like 30DS, and she goes through the moves slower at first and then, like Tae-Bo {told you I've tried them all}, the second time around is double time.  I'll say during the first round I was all, "this ain't so bad", but when we moved to double time, boy did I feel the burn!
Yoga Meltdown is unlike any yoga I've done before.  It's harder.  If you are looking to do a relaxing, mostly stretching based yoga {like I'm used to}, this isn't for you.  She mixes in cardio with it and even moves like upward dog {an easier position} are challenging in this video.  From what I've gathered this isn't a calorie burning workout, as you only burn about 150, but it's still a really good workout and stretch.  
My plan is to incorporate these videos and some light running and walking a few days a week.  I realize 2-a-days aren't always going to be possible and I'm sure I'd burn out of them after a few weeks too but for now it's a really nice accomplishment.  
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19 comments:

  1. You go girl!! So proud of you!! It's awesome that you are able to do this! Me...just trying to get skinny without any of the workouts. LOL! It's kind of working...I guess. But I want to see final result pics of you!!

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  2. I've been alternating 30DS with running and saw a loss of inches even when my weight stalled for 3 weeks!

    Today I'm doing Day 2 of her 90 Day Body Revolution & I'm pretty sure I would have died if I hadn't already completed the Shred.

    Keep it up hot stuff!

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  3. When I was living at home, I used to make my mom get up with me and do biggest loser tapes...I had two and the one I always came back to was Jillian's. I had heard of the 30 day shred, but holy moly I had no idea what it did until I just saw your results! I'm trying to talk C into doing it with me right now.

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  4. I am earmarking all of these posts for my 6 week clearance post baby.. I did jack shit after C was born and you've absolutely motivated me to actually DO something about my "I feel so frumpy and it's not ok to blame New Mom-ness syndrome!" Thanks ;)

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  5. Everytime I put Jillian on, I want to choke her more and more....always yelling....lol. :)

    Good luck girl.
    My Shred is still collecting dust.

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  6. Hi, I just found your blog and loved this post! I love Jillian Michael's DVD workouts and have been using them over the past 3 months and notice a huge difference in muscle tone all over my body.

    But girl, 2x a day sessions with her? You are crazy! One session is enough for me a day. :)

    Keep it up, you are going to look amazing!! And this post is getting my motivated and inspired for my workout later today.

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  7. Totes did Nike Training Club Ab Burner 15 minute core workout post-yoga last night. Made me want to do the 6W6P. And actually start the Shred again.

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  8. Wow! Way to go girl! I did P90x for a little bit, and there's a yoga section in that and it was TOUGH. So I totally know what you mean. I'd only done relaxing yoga up until then and boy was I in for a surprise!

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  9. I'm over running too and I so feel ya on the motivation to drink beer - in fact I said the same thing in my post today. I need to mix it up too.

    I've heard good things about the 30 Day Shred so I may have to try it out!

    Thanks for all the suggestions - perfect timing for me!

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  10. looks like i need to check these out!! i was on a steroid for 3 weeks so ive gained weight. ugh.

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  11. She just came out with a kickboxing video. I ordered it and have been stalking my mailbox ever since. I'm so excited to try it! I love her!

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  12. Good for you! I love me some Jillian.

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  13. You rock and I love Jillian too. She has an older one called Trouble Zones and it's my fav.

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  14. Good for you! I have been wanting some new workout dvds, and I think I might try these. Thanks for the motivation!

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  15. So I read this and I was like YEAH GO GIRL and then started shutting down the computer to go to the gym...and then I scrolled down a bit and saw your Skinny Girl Sangria post and now I think I'm gonna go to the liquor store instead so I can make this tonight. It's the thought that counts, right?

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  16. That's so awesome! I can't even get one workout in a week... Want to share some of your motivation with me. Right now I'm hoping to catch it via osmosis blog reading. Keep it up!

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  17. Good luck on the 5K next weekend. I am still working to get there and I think that I am going to be just like you...once I have done it, I am going to be so over running!!! Have a great weekend!

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  18. hey i'm a really big fan of your blog and if you could maybe comment on a few of mine I'd be ever so grateful! :) <3 xoxox

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