30 day shred, day 1

Today I began the 30 day shred. I took measurements, wrote down my numbers and my weight, and took pictures for the "before/after", if I ever make it that far!

For the past few weeks I have been trying to make healthier choices food wise. Other then that, I don't do a lot of exercise...I walked a lot when the baby was smaller, but it seems like winter took it's toll. I've actually gained weight since a few months post partum.

I gained 60 pounds during pregnancy, and by 3 or 4 months post partum I was down 40. That leaves these last 20-something pesky pounds. And this is just to get to pre-pregnancy weight. My ideal weight is another 10-20 on top of that.

Let me stop beating around the bush.

160lbs - 6 weeks pregnant
220lbs - Delivery
180lbs - 4 months pp
188lbs - Today

I would love to get down to 140-150, 160 would be a good goal, but realistically, I just want to start losing pounds, at any rate! I'm tired of being at a stand still. I plateaued around 185, and since giving up on everything I put on a few more... Well at least I know the scale still works, but it's going the wrong way!!

Back to the shred: Day 1, Level 1. I cursed Jillian Michaels a few times, and had to take a couple breathers during some of the exercises, but I got through my first workout. I plan on doing the shred in exactly 30 days [I hope to get a workout in every morning], 10 days at each level, unless it becomes too easy any sooner then that.. Ha, too easy.. I doubt that will happen!!

So here goes nothin. I've read some success stories, and also a few of people who failed. Quit after a few days, were too sore to continue, yada yada.. I feel good after the first workout, energized, and maybe a bit sore. We'll see tomorrow! I think I may even do the workout again this evening, twice a day should produce twice the results right?

If my weight stays the same, but I lose some inches, including this baby belly, I will feel successful.

Please join me in this journey, I would love some workout buddies!