I can’t believe it!  I made it through the entire Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred workout video.  It’s very exciting to know that I was able to challenge myself at something and complete it.  Days 29-30 were good but I was so ready for it to end only because I get bored easily and want to do something different now.

Day 29-

One day left and I had to really push it to get through.  I was able to accomplish more of the ab moves in the last circuit. YEA!  I really wish there were more moves with weights in Level 3.

July 29th

28 minutes
182  calories burned
Max Heart Rate: 88%/161
Average Heart Rate: 70%/129

Day 30-

FINAL DAY! Yippie!  I was really looking forward to the last day but I feel so much stronger overall.  Hubby figured out at the gym last night that my heart rate monitor settings were wrong so he fixed them and I really burned more calories than I posted about through this whole 30 Day Shred workout.

July 30th

28 minutes
235  calories burned
Max Heart Rate: 88%/161
Average Heart Rate: 73%/133

I want to put out a big apology because I thought I added my measurement results when I said I would and it was brought to my attention that I did not.  I am sorry about that.  Here are the final results.

Weight: 230 (gained 6 lbs)

Chest= 45 inches (no change)
Waist= 45 inches (-.5 inches)
Hips= 48 inches (-.5 inches)
Thighs= Left- 26 (-1.5 inches) Right- 25.5 (-2 inches)
Biceps= Left- 13 (-1 inch) Right- 13 (-1 inch)

Overall nothing to write home about but I feel much stronger now that I did the 30 Day Shred workout.

My full 30 Day Shred workout video review is on my main website.

I feel strong,

P.S. Have you been following my 30 Day Shred journey? What are your thoughts? Do you think you’ll try it out one day?

 

Here is an update on Days 26-28 of the 30 Day Shred.  I can’t believe it’s almost over but I’m honestly happy about it.  I feel much stronger now AND as you’ll see below I have finally been able to accomplish some of the moves I wasn’t able to do throughout the workout video.  YEA!  I’m not expecting to see a big change in weight or inches because I’m just now getting back into the swing of portion control and stuff so we’ll see.

Day 26-

After doing the 30 Day Shred after spin/cycle class and being totally exhausted on Saturday, I chose to wake up early before spin class today and it was MUCH better.  I’m glad I got up early, worked out and then had about an hour to breathe before spin class started.  Total difference.

July 26th

28 minutes
191 calories burned
Max Heart Rate: 89%/163
Average Heart Rate: 68%/125

Day 27-

Today was a good workout.  I was able to do some of the jumping lunges even though I have to take it easy due to knee issues but I was able to do it.  How exciting!  Still not able to do the rock star move in circuit 3 though and don’t think that will happen.  That’s OK.  I feel so much stronger today.

July 27th

28 minutes
190 calories burned
Max Heart Rate: 86%/157
Average Heart Rate: 69%/127

Day 28-

Ohh today was a great workout and I was a sweaty mess!  You should have seen my exercise mat yikes ha ha!  I did more of the jumping lunges and I was able to accomplish the butt kicks YES even while holding weights!  Still can’t do the rock star jumps but that’s OK.  Love the walking push ups sooo much and today I was able to do the non modified version of the plank rows with leg raises using 4 lb weights.  AWESOME move!  Sure it took me until almost the end of my 30 Day Shred workout video journey to do it but I’m pretty proud of myself.  I can’t believe I only have TWO days left.

July 28th

28 minutes
207 calories burned
Max Heart Rate: 89%/163
Average Heart Rate: 72%/132

Have you thought about taking the challenge and doing the 30 Day Shred? Let’s chat!

Hope you’re having a great week,