{30 day shred...day 1}

today i started my 30 day shred.  it's hard.  really hard.  but i did it and i hope that tomorrow it will be a bit easier.

the dvd consists of a warmup and then intervals of strength, cardio and abs through 3 cycles.

some of the things you'll see are jumping jacks {i thought my stomach flab was gonna fly up and knock me out}. tons of different an exercises, and some weight exercises.  it's a full 20 minutes.  no resting.

join me?  please????  i need other people to do it with me to support me and let's face it, to hold my ass accountable.

i'm going to at the very least do weekly updates here.  but possibly more.  i'm taking weekly pictures and measurements as well.  i may share those with you but at the very least i promise to share a "before and after".  :)

so who's in?!

{back on the wagon...a link up post}

starting today i'm back on the weight loss wagon.  i went on vacation and fell off of the wagon face first into beignets, dole whips and cupcakes.  and just haven't gotten back on.  i have officially almost gained back everything it took me so long to lose.  and you know what?  it wasn't worth it.  well the beignets, dole whips and cupcakes while on vacation were but the rest of it, not so much. 

so i'm back.  hopefully i'll see results sooner this time.  it's really hard to diet and work out 4 times a week and see nothing.  i'm also gonna switch up my workout routine.  maybe my body is just getting used to it?  it's still difficult for me.  i still sweat.  a lot.  but maybe it's not having the same impact it did at first?  anyone a workout goddess?  give me some tips!  right now i'm doing about 45 minutes on the elliptical.  sometimes i do the bike.  that's about it.  help me!

i know a lot of people have successfully done this.  please help.  share your stories.  your wins.  your losses.  or if you haven't struggled but you know someone that has or follow a great blog about it, please let me know!  :)

and if anyone is also struggling or just starting out and you want to link up, please do.  we can do it together!  we might just be the inspiration we all need. 

starting my countdown over.  today i weigh 221.3  initial goal weight is 212.  9.3 pounds to go!