Unfortunately for me, the Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred DVD was waiting on the doorstep when I got back form errands this afternoon.  I promised myself I’d do it today as long as it arrived before 5 pm.  So here I sit, newly shredded.  I can say with some certainty that I will be sore tomorrow.  Last time I did lunges like that I could barely walk for 2 days.  It was hard, as most comments on Amazon reported.  However, I did run 4 miles already this morning so maybe it wouldn’t be quite as bad if one were fresh.  There is no denying my upper body weakness though!  The weights weren’t bad since they’re light but oh my, the push ups.  I think I did 3 “boy” ones before I had to modify to “girl”.  Pathetic.  No wonder I had trouble lifting the cat litter I purchased today into my trunk!

I managed to take some before pictures but don’t expect to see them any time soon.  If I’m able to stick with it for 30 day and if there is really a noticeable difference, I may be persuaded to share.  After doing the workout, I realize what I really should have taken a picture of is my arms.  As weak as I am starting out there is bound to be some improvement in that area for sure!  As for my diet, day 6 and going strong.  I’m anxious to do my weigh in on Sunday morning and see if my diligence has paid off.  In case you’re wondering, I’m not following any kind of magic diet (although I am a vegetarian).  I’m tracking my calories on Spark People which is a fantastic free fitness and weight loss site.  I’ve been keeping it between 1200 and 1500 calories a day (difficult with the running but slightly easier with the no drinking) and eating lots of vegetables as usual.  Here are a few things you might like to try for healthier eating and/or dieting…some of my favorite products:  Kashi Go Lean Cereal, Kashi Autumn Wheat Cereal (both full of fiber and PROTEIN…hard to find in a cereal), Quorn (thank you Chris!) and Boca Vegan with Organic Soy.  Happy eating and let me know if you decide to try the shred too!