I think it’s official – I have become addicted to working out! I go a day without working out and I hate it. I think the whole key to keeping up with this (for me) is having 2 other workout partners! It helps SO much to be working out with someone else. We’ve been switching back and forth from doing Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred (on Mon., Wed. and Fri.) to doing the C25K program up at the fields on Tues. and Thurs. nights (and I’ll sometimes do it on a weekend before one of the kids games – depending on if there’s time). I’ve even added the Yourself Fitness Playstation workout on Tues. and Thurs. mornings and sometimes on weekends (if our weekends aren’t TOO crazy – like our past 2 weekends have been).

But I’m loving it and I’m noticing a difference in not only how I look, but also my endurance when it comes to each workout and just how I feel in general. I can go longer and not have it hurt so much – which means soon I’ll be able to move up to the next level on all 3 workouts. I’ve never gotten to the next level on any workouts! I don’t even think I’ve ever stuck to a workout regimen this long! (It’s going on 3 weeks now). I’ve lost 3 pounds too! It’s nice to be working out with others so that you can talk and not have to just think about the working out (and hurting) part. It helps to keep your mind off that part of it! Plus, it’s so much fun! We laugh and giggle or vent and get some anger out. I’m loving it!

I started it back up today – a soccer friend of mine came over as soon as the kids got on the bus and we started our month long “adventure” (horror show) of doing Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred DVD! And I’m not as sore as I thought I’d be. I’m waiting for tonight though when the soreness really starts! Or even tomorrow morning when she comes back for day 2 and we both can’t move. LOL

We were talking about all the different things we’ve bought in the past to help us lose weight and all the different diets and weight loss DVD’s we’ve done before and never followed through with. She’s even gone so far as buying a dip machine. (Her hubby wanted strong, muscular arms.) Thinking we can stick through wit this one since it’s only 20 minutes a day!

I didn’t even notice until this morning but we’re starting the beginning of the month which is nice! No having to keep track on a piece of paper – just follow the calendar for the month of November. Jillian recommends doing this everyday – so we’re going to try 5 days a week since weekends are nuts for both of us. Having a workout partner is great because it keeps you motivated and on those days you just don’t feel like doing it, you’ve got your partner to say “Come on fatty – let’s go!!!!” I did forget to weigh myself this morning – need to remember to do that tomorrow morning. I could probably stand to lose about 10 pounds – I need to firm up more then lose weight though. Hoping this DVD does the trick (as long as I keep doing it).

My 1st week of participating in the “Thirty Initiative” didn’t go off like I had wanted it to. Out of 7 days, I only worked out for 30 minutes during 5 of them. Which, now that I put that down on paper, isn’t too bad considering I just started working out again. Some of it was on the treadmill while the rest was just taking walks.

This week though out of 6 days I’ve only done 3. Being at my parents last week in Jacksonville was tough finding the time to work out and same goes for this past weekend.

This morning I tried something new. I just worked out to Jillian Michaels – 30 Day Shred and that woman is certifiably nuts! I am wrecked! Completely!!!!!! BUT, if I can keep this up, I bet in 30 days I notice a difference. I’m not so sure I’m going to start out doing this daily just yet. Maybe every other day. But I do plan on keeping with it. I’m gong to interchange between this DVD, my Yourself! Fitness Playstation DVD, my treadmill and my The Firm: Firm Parts – 5 Day Abs & Tough Tape 2. Those should get me going and ready to start the Couch to 5K in May. (I hope!!!!)