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Fitness Friday

[ 39 ] 04/03/2009 |

Fitness Friday

Okay ladies and gentlemen (I can say that now! We have doubled our brothers!), we are gearing up around Shrinking Jeans for the big Shred challenge starting on Monday! Are you with us?

Let’s start with the basics.  What do you need to do this?

*Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD.

*Hand weights are optional. I am going to try my 5-lb weights.

*If you are going to be working out on a hard floor, you may want a mat.

*Women, support your girls. A good sports bra is always a plus!

*Comfy, breathable workout clothing.

*A good pair of athletic shoes.

We love that you don’t need anything fancy to do this workout!

How about some before photos? I know, we all hate taking pictures of ourselves, but seriously, seeing the results along the way will help motivate you! I will be taking mine before Monday, although I haven’t quite decided if I will share now or wait and show the before AND after photos when our 30 days are up! If you are super brave, share your photos on our Flickr group!

Now rest up, stay hydrated, and be ready to get your butt kicked with us on Monday!

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About Lissa: Melissa is the Co-Founder of Shrinking Kitchen and the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans She has been married for a dozen years and is mother to four children (15,12, 8 and 8), with more soon coming her way through the foster care system. Melissa has a love/hate relationship with food (okay, mostly candy) and cooking. This isn't improved by the fact that her husband, the true family chef, works in another city half the year, leaving Melissa to figure out how to feed her growing family something other than Pop-Tarts. Melissa loves her camera, enjoys traveling, kickboxing, creating beautiful things she finds on Pinterest, and planning her dream home that will be built… someday. melissa@shrinkingjeans.net :: @lissajoy :: whereverimaywander.com :: pinning here View author profile.

  • Mel

    I recommend starting with 3 pounders actually. If you try to start with 5s you will lose the ability to move your arms for few days. Seriously! Unless you have been doing it a week already.

    I started shredding this week already! Yay!

  • shrinkingjeans

    Really? I was just going to use the 5 because it is the lowest I have. I figure I have been doing weights regularly since September, so I can suck it up. Maybe not?

  • http://www.jodiyork.com Jodi

    Awesome! I am sooo ready for this. I hope my DVD comes in time. I was so excited to get super saver shipping from Amazon, I didn't think it might take a couple extra days to get here! We'll see….

  • SkinnyLisa

    I am ready, or as ready as I will ever be. even though I carry my almost 17 pound baby all day long and I have arms of steel, I am going to start with my 3 pound weights. I can always get out my 5 pounders if I feel like I'm not getting enough of a workout. I couldn't even type that with a straight face…………..

  • http://www.babytealeaves.blogspot.com christieo

    ok so i'm not sure about whether i'm joining the shred or not — i have a pretty rigorous workout schedule already but on the other hand, i am on a plateau and this will surely help me… hmmmmmm

    i'm gonna look around and price it and get back to you. but yes, sometime this weekend i will definitely take that dreaded “before” photo. not in a bathing suit or anything *shudder* but a before photo. happy friday everyone! i'm putting down a stone patio today so that's my workout!

  • http://www.craftgirlalli.blogspot.com Allison

    I'm thinking I'm going to join in on this challenge….maybe.

    I'm going to price some dvd's this weekend and see what happens.

    • Anonymous

      Yes! Join us!!

  • Christine

    I have my copy of the dvd, and have 1.5 weights. I have no upper arm strength, so figured I better start low! I also do have a mat as I will be doing this in the basement on a concrete floor. I am so ready to start shredding!! Since I exercise at night I will start Sunday night.

  • http://www.iwannab120.blogspot.com Tallie

    Count me in. I have been doing this for almost 2 weeks already. It is a good workout and a hard one!

    • Anonymous

      Have you been using weights? If so, how much?

  • http://kcrules.wordpress.com Jennie

    I ordered the DVD! Not sure it will be here by Monday, but hopefully soon enough and I can give this workout a try. TGIF!

  • http://spiffytiffy3.blogspot.com Tiffany

    I'm going to Target to try and buy the DVD today. I'm so excited about it. Everyone's talking about it online, so it's gotta be good, right???

  • kateb

    I think if you have been doing weights for a while 5 will probably be ok. I have 3's and 5's. When I first started I switched between the 2 depending on the exercise and now I just use the 5's all the time.

    • Anonymous

      You’re a tough cookie! How long have you been doing it now Kate?? -Melissa

  • http://www.imadramamama.wordpress.com Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama

    My DVD should be here tomorrow!

    Beth has me scared, though, LOL!

  • shrinkingjeans

    You are dang good with the exercise girl!! I am going to give it a go and try and maintain the gym schedule as well. We'll see!

  • shrinkingjeans

    Awesome!

  • shrinkingjeans

    Sweet! TGIF!

  • shrinkingjeans

    It's gotta be! ;o)

  • shrinkingjeans

    Amazon is usually pretty quick, even with the super saver!

  • kateb

    I got my copy of the dvd in mid January. I don't do it everyday and I actually just did it today for the first time in about 3 weeks. I was trying to get minutes in for my work health challenge so I was doing other things. I have done all 3 levels and have found that now I kind of mix and match what I want to do. Probably not right, but I get bored easily. ;)

  • http://www.iwannab120.blogspot.com Tallie

    Yeah….I started with 5 lb weights. They were all I had. I literally couldn't move my arms the next day. But once I jumped back in and did the workout the next day my arms slowly started feeling better. So I am glad that I just started with the 5 lb ones.

  • JenniferM

    I just got back from a lunch break walk to the Borders book store down the road, yes I walked my behind down there instead of driving… I picked up 30 Day Shred with a shelf price of $14.99 and this weekend Borders has a 30% off any item coupon so I got out the door for $11.00, yay!!! can't wait to start, I will need it after my trip to Vegas this weekend to see my mom because I know I willl be eating out alot, help : )

  • shrinkingjeans

    Vegas! So jealous! I need a quick trip to Vegas to get a break from the kiddos! Have fun!

    Way to go on the walking!

  • Christy_TheSisterhood

    My copy got here today! I'm going to pick up some 3 and 5 pound weights this weekend!! I cannot wait!

  • http://bacardimama.blogspot.com/ Nancy

    I got my dvd today. I already have the weights and new shoes, so I guess I'm ready to go. I hope it's a really long weekend. You all have got me scared. When Beth has to take drugs for the pain….oh baby! But I can do this and I will.

  • http://mylifeatthirty.blogspot.com April

    I'm going with 5lb weights!! I can't wait!!!!

  • roxymommy

    Mine definitely wont be here by monday, but I will do my barry's boot camp stuff until it gets here so I am not super behind the rest of you!

  • http://spiffytiffy3.blogpot.com Tiffany

    Okay, so I went to Target today and bought the 30 Day Shred. Why, oh why didn't somebody tell me that it started off with pushups? I can't think of an exercise that I like LESS! And quite honestly she says that you can't take breaks, because there's “no phoning it in” since it's only a 20 minute workout. But I hit pause a million times to catch my breath. That sucker kicked my boo-tay!!! And now it's 8:30. I'm trying to clean the house, but I'm exhausted! Holy cow – I think I'm gonna be in some serious shape at the end of 30 days!

  • Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    You'd better!

  • Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    Wow. Now I am scared. ;o)

  • http://mylifeatthirty.blogspot.com April

    You should be. ;o)

  • http://mooch.tumblr.com teresa

    I'm in!
    I've tried the workout before, it's a great workout. not enough ab work imo, but good none the less. I quit after about a week! LOL. this time i am committed to the 30 days!
    I recommend starting with the 5 pounds. It's only 20 minutes, so in order for your body to change u need to put stress on it. 3 pounds if u are truly a beginner ( and maybe alternate between 3/5) but no less than 3. Just my opinion. I used to be in shape… before baby…. now it takes everything I have to work out.
    Keep in check ladies! I am on twitter… @moochmonkey

  • http://postcards-from-the-world.blogspot.com Erin

    I'm starting the Shred tomorrow morning — nervous but excited. I've seen some fantastic before-and-after pictures so even if it's not a dramatic weight loss, I'd just like some more definition.

  • roxymommy

    Yes, mom! I won't have my shred dvd until 4/11… don't let me wuss out, ok?

  • http://dalewis2.blogspot.com Audrey

    I need feedback on whether or not to do this. See my post: http://shrinkingjeans.net/category/shredding-wi…

    Thanks, Sisters (and brothers, too)!

  • http://shellylosing.wordpress.com/ Shelly

    I did the Shred for the first time last night. I am happy to report that I can move today. It was definitely hard, but I felt great after it was over.

    As an FYI to any Comcast on Demand customers – the 30 Day Shred parts 1 and 2 are FREE on demand for the next few weeks. I've heard that Part 3 will be added soon.

  • ShellyLosing

    I did the Shred for the first time last night. I am happy to report that I can move today. It was definitely hard, but I felt great after it was over.

    As an FYI to any Comcast on Demand customers – the 30 Day Shred parts 1 and 2 are FREE on demand for the next few weeks. I've heard that Part 3 will be added soon.

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