Jan202010
Learn from My Mistake
Filed under Day to Day by kristen at 1:09 pm on Jan 20 2010
Well, I decided last week to start adding some toning/strength training to my cardio workouts. My sister and a friend recommended Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred dvd. It was on sale at Target last week so I bought one.
Sunday I started. I knew that I should start with Level 1 out of the 3 that is on the dvd. I know that I am not as in shape as I need to be BUT I am also not a total couch potato. The Zumba, Turbo Jam, elliptical, & running are all things that I have to thank for that. I was also smart enough to buy some 3 pound weights. I knew that the 5 pound weights would probably kill me because I know Jillian’s reputation from the Biggest Loser.
30 Day Shred is circuit workouts which means 6 minutes for each circuit. Each circuit contains 3 minutes of strength training (usually with weights), 2 minutes cardio, and 1 minute ab work. The entire workout is 20 minutes BUT does not include the warm up or cool down.
The first workout was rough but I did pretty well I thought. I knew that I was going to be in some pain because even later that day my arms and legs starting aching. Little did I know how I would feel Monday morning when Iwoke up. Thank goodness Sydney had the day off of school and we all could stay in for the day. I was moving slow. But I was determined. I was determined that I am going to do this.
So on Monday, I completed day 2 still on level 1. OH MY!!!!!!!! Talk about torture. I had to shut my eyes several times and just imagine that Jillian was really yelling at me. That there was no way that I could quit. I continually told myself that I could finish 20 minutes. That was it. 20 minutes of torture and then I would be done.
Monday was mistake #1. I should have never done “The Shred” two days in a row. One major flaw in the workout dvd is that Jillian never says how often you should use the dvd. OR if she did, I totally missed it. Jillian does mention that when you are comfortable with your current level then you need to bump up to the next level. Ha. I don’t know if I will ever feel comfortable with this level. I guess time will tell.
Mistake #2 occurred yesterday. I knew there was no way that I could complete another day of “The Shred”. My sister even told me that she doesn’t do it every day. That little fact would have been good to know so that I wouldn’t have made mistake #1. I wanted to get a sweat. Originally, I had planned on running at least every Tuesday & Thursday when Megan is at preschool. Running wasn’t going to happen. My legs and back were so sore that I was using our dog & my laptop as alternate heating pads. I figured that getting on the elliptical would be good to help warm up my muscles, stretch some, and get in a light workout. Once I got warmed up, I felt good. I went 3 miles. Not as fast as normal for me but I felt good with the workout.
I think I might have overdone it just a smidgen. I feel like I am a 110 year old woman. My legs and lower back ache so much. Advil is my friend right now. Zumba and some Turbo Jam were on the schedule for today. Not happening at all. There is no way. I am still hoping to get in a run tomorrow. We will see how I am feeling.
A word from the wise crazy one that didn’t think……… do not use Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred on consecutive days. not too smart. Or if you do use this dvd every day, please please let me know how you do it. Seriously I am in awe if there is anyone out there that does especially if you can walk and function in an upright manner.
Off to get a heating pad and rest for awhile………..
1 Angel Alteron 20 Jan 2010 at 1:17 pm
Kristen,
I had to laugh when I read this. I feel your pain. I have been doing the 30-day Shred 3 to 4 days a week since November and am still on level 2. I tell my husband all the time that “Jillian beat me up again today.” It is tough for sure, but after a while, I have noticed some differences in my body, especially my arms. She is a killer with those weights.
I admire you for sticking with your workouts and always enjoy what new thing you are going to try next. On the days I don’t do Jillian, I have found a Yoga DVD that I love. I thought it would be relaxing, but the first time I tried it, the next day, oohh Lordy, muscles hurt that I did not even know I had! Hang in there girl. You made my day once again! It’s an honor to read your blogs.
Angel
2 Kristenon 20 Jan 2010 at 2:48 pm
Angel,
Thanks so much for the note. It is so good to hear that I am not the only one that Jillian is torturing. ha. Next time I workout with “her”, I will be thinking of you.
My goal is eventually using this dvd 3 days a week. Only time will tell.
Thanks!
Kristen
3 Cindyon 20 Jan 2010 at 7:04 pm
Jillian hands my butt to me on a regular basis…and having lived through both of her other “full length” programs (no more trouble zones and the fat blasting metabolism workouts) you would think that the shred would be a piece of cake! Ummmmm, no! I do the zumba thing, BL, Billy Blanks and all kinds of things, but Jillian??? Oh my. Do NOT feel bad about the level 1 thing. I got the 30 day shred before Christmas (or right after, I don’t remember) and I’m STILL on the first level. I made the mistake of doing the level 2 one once…once was all it took! LOL!
She is torture, but in a “good” way…yeah right! But my body is starting to change, so I’m sticking with her, even though I pulled a calf muscle again last night doing (of all things) JUMPING JACKS!!! Oh well…think I’ve earned a night off, so it’s hair color time, and more reading! YAY!
Hang in there Kristen…she will start changing you from the inside out, and you may even a) like her and b) thank her!!!
Cindy
4 Kristenon 22 Jan 2010 at 6:57 am
Cindy-
Glad to hear that I am not alone. She is a killer but I think it will be worth it in the long run. I have always said that I would love to be on Biggest Loser. NOT for the weight loss but for the physical/strength challenge. Just to see how far my body really could be pushed and how little credit I probably do give myself.
Kristen