Not Quite Cross Fit

I had hoped to begin Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred but having to transport two kiddos to various places back and forth all week put a damper on those plans.  Now I've just begun doing something different and a lot harder.  I'm doing something that's a lot like Cross Fit.  A local guy is training my friend and I and we started today.  I am SO sore already and the pain is just beginning.  I can barely raise my arms to talk on the phone or drink my water...seriously!  The workout (including warm-up and cool down) was about 30 minutes total!  It totally kicked my butt!  I'm also tracking all my meals and snacks via Weight Watchers.  My goal is to lose 5 lbs by the time I leave for Santa Barbara.  Only time will tell if I meet the goal but if I look better in my bathing suit, that's good enough for me!

I'm Inspired!

I've decided to begin the 30 Day Shred (Jillian Michaels).  I'm going to begin on Monday and stick with 'shredding' for the next 30 days.  If I can (that is if our camping trip does not change) I may begin as soon as tomorrow though - although my neck has a kink in it so it might be best to wait a day or two.  I am trying to be realistic and do what I can stick with.  I will also re-begin Weight Watchers since we still pay a monthly fee.  It is easier to start on a Sunday so I plan to do that as well.

What happens if I get too bored with this workout.....?  This is a REAL possibility, unfortunately.  If I substitute something else in, it should be an equivalent workout calorie-wise.  I have plenty of Jillian workouts on other DVDs so I think I can manage this.  I also hope to only take 1 day off per week but will allow myself 2 days off maximum.  These DVD workouts are less than 30 minutes in length so there is NO reason not to be able to make time to get this done.

Wish me luck!  I hope to post recipes and progress notes as I go along, including my (gulp) weight changes.

Coming Back

I am always trying to get healthier - but reading these posts gives me a resolve.  I'm going to do it, by God!  I have SO many things I am interested in so I'm going to attempt to post my goals and all other things in my Lynas Family blog.  Keeping it simple.  I will come back here from time to time.  I love the Flexitarian reminder!  I plan to dig out my book and look at what yummy foods I can make with what I have on hand.  Here's to good health!