Days 5, 6

Yesterday morning I was tired. A kept sleeping until 7, so I didn't get up to work out. I felt crappy about it all day long. BUT I did it as soon as I got home.

I haven't worked out today, YET, but I'm on it at as soon as my lunch settles. Day five wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I still don't have the endurance to do the whole workout without stopping. But my breaks are short.

I wish there was a little more ab work, but that probably has to do with my "just had a baby belly". It's so funny, as I lost weight after having the baby I felt so much skinner. However, the weight loss slowed and the skinny feeling has been replaced with feeling like my belly is gross. I should just do some extra ab work on my own.

In July 2007 I went to Kansas for a work trip. I bought a pair of jeans from Old Navy to wear on the trip. But, they were too snug. I left them in my closet with the tags on them. Yesterday I was getting dressed to go to a football game. I had capris, but I thought it would get to cool for those, so I started looking through jeans. I had a pair that was too big. And multiple pairs that were a few sizes too small. Then I spotted the ones from Old Navy. They fit! Now, unfortunately I don't really like the style of them anymore, but they FIT! I wore them to the game and felt so good about it. I guess even though my stomach as no definition whatsoever, I'm still smaller around than I was this time a year ago, and that feels good.

My husband said he was suprised I was still doing the Shred. He meant it as a compliment, like "good for you", but it kind of hit like "I figured you'd quit by now." I'd be mad, but, well, it is my nature to quit. I'm not an all-around quitter or anything, but working out has never been my strong suit. At any rate, the comment served as motivation-for sure.

I was trying to think of something to reward myself with after I DO finish all 30 days. Do you know what I want? Other workout dvds! Yoga and then there is a 5 dvd set by Jillian Michaels. I could do one dvd each day of the week. And yoga on the weekends.

The major thing I need to work on is diet. I went over my weight watchers points for the week (blame the nachos at the football game). I am going to make myself stick to my points for today and tomorrow. Monday I weigh in, I'd like to see a loss, but I'll be surprised if I do. But it does no good to beat myself up about it-that isn't going to change that I went over my points. All I can do is say it was a step backwards and move forward. Overall this week my eating has improved. I've had more veggies and less crap. In fact, yesterday's nachos kind of wreaked havoc on my stomach.

Okay, I told myself I'd do the Shred at 2 pm, so I need to get ready.

(edited to add - sorry if all this Shred/diet talk is getting boring. But knowing that I am going to blog about it is also motivation!!)

**post workout update: I just finished today's workout and wanted to update that I can really tell a difference from Day One. My muslces aren't as sore, so I can do the strength exercises easier. When I get to the cardio I no longer feel like I'm struggling through it. Instead it's a nice break from the strength exercises!)