August Move my @$$ Challenge

I made my goal in the August Move my @$$ Challenge.  My goal was to run 40 miles in the month of August and today I logged 40.65 miles.  This was a group I joined on my fitness pal.  Wasn't sure I was going to make it since I've not been doing a lot of running in the past week.  Yesterday I ran 3 miles and today 2.5 miles to put me over.  I might get a few  more in before the month is over.


So I did week 2 day 3 of ripped.  I bought some 5lb weights (been using 3lb).  Yesterday was my first time using them and today my arms are so sore.  It's hard to believe that 2lb heavier weights can make that much difference.  All I can say about week 2 is  it is HARD WORK! But I know it is worth it to push harder.  I have to work hard this week since I'm going to the beach for Labor Day weekend. 

Calories Burned today
Run 30 minutes.......................282
Ripped W2D3 34 minutes.......214

Ripped in 30 Week 2 Day 1

I just completed week 2 day 1 of Ripped in 30 and it was hard.  Still has a few moves from shred but there were some tuff moves.  The hardest one being push-ups with side leg raises.  It is impossible for me to do this move.  My body is not made for it..haha.  Maybe I'll be better in a few days but I doubt it.  Everything else I was pretty much able to do, maybe not exactly right but I did them.  The first day is always hard because you don't know what she is going to do next.  The moves are about the same as past exercises she has done but she might add something new to do with them.   Hopefully I will burn more calories after I am more familiar with it.  I will update on week 2 in a few days.

Calories burned......34 minutes.......210

Ripped Days 3,4 and 5

I have almost completed level 1 of Ripped in 30 days.  Tomorrow will be my 6th day and I'll take Friday off before starting Level 2 on Saturday.  It is going pretty well considering I'm having to do it after work now instead of mornings like I did 30DS.  I have been trying to walk or run too but today I just couldn't do it.  Maybe after I get myself use to going back to work it will be easier.  I'm thinking about trying to get up and do it before work next week and see how that goes.  I would only need to get up about 15 minutes earlier and not mess around and check emails, facebook and MFP.  I'll see on Monday.  The next post will probably be after I start Level 2. 

Calories Burned today on Ripped.....203

Ripped Day 2

Today I did the 2nd day of week one of Ripped in 30.  It is a pretty good workout.  I guess yesterday I was watching more than I was doing since I didn't know the moves.  I burned almost 40 more calories today than yesterday doing the same routine.  I even did the push-ups the correct way the entire time.  Jillian moves along pretty quick from one exercise to the next.  The trainers she has with her are a little strange to me especially the little blonde one.  I liked the ones in 30 Day Shred better.
I need to get some heavier weights.  All I have are 3lb weights.  I need to check at Wal-Mart for some 5lb weights this week.  I also ran 2 miles today on my treadmill.  After I finish this 30 days I am going to have to train hard for my next 5K.
So I didn't really overeat much this weekend but I did eat some of the wrong things.  I know I can't bake cookies for myself or I will eat them all.  I made some for my daughter and I ate 4 while they were still warm.

Calories Burned
Ripped in 30...,,,,,,,,,.34 minutes........230 Calories
Running on Treadmill 25 minutes...235 Calories

Finshed with Shred...Ripped in 30 Week 1 Day 1 Started today!

I ordered Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 and it came in today.  I am planning on starting it later today or tomorrow.   I wasn't sure if I was ready to move on from the Shred to Ripped, so for 11 days I continued on with 30DS.  I am not burning the calories like I did during the first 30 days.  I have been just alternating the levels so it would not get dull.  It has been fun doing it this way but I think I'm ready to jump on the new DVD and give it a whirl.  I did take new measurements today but not new photos.  I've not changed much in the past 11 workouts.  I did lose another 1.4 pounds and 1.5 inches but no real physical change there.
So here I go again.  Hope to be Ripped in 30 days or so.


****UPDATE****
I did Week 1 Day 1 this evening.  It went pretty good.   Some of the exercises were the same as the 30DS, but there were some new moves too.  I do not like push ups.  I did most of them in the harder version but I don't like them.  I need to push myself harder so I can burn more calories.  It took me 34 minutes from start to finish including warm ups and cool downs.  She says on this one to take a day or 2 each week to rest.  They did not say that in 30DS.  I am planning on just taking one day off per week.  There are 4 different workouts in this DVD series.  It should be less repetitive than 30DS. I did the 30DS this morning before  my new DVD arrived so I had a double header of Jillian today.

Calories Burned:
30DS.................................27 minutes.........162 calories
Ripped, Week 1 Day 1......34 minutes..........186 calories

Day 30 Level 3

I did it.  I did 30 days straight of the 30 Day Shred.  I'm happy with myself for staying with this program.  My back pain is pretty much gone today and I did the last day pretty well.  I would advise anyone to try this.  I can see results and I hope you can too by my photos.  It takes hard work to get results.  I watched my diet and I also did my regular exercises most days either running or walking or both.  I needed this type of exercise to help me tone up my middle section.  I am planning on doing the 30 day Shred at least 3-4 times a week and maybe move on up to one of Jillian's other workouts.

Ok So here is my results for the past 30 days:
Weight Lost: 6.6 pounds
Total Inches Lost 7.5

Waist: -1.5"
Belly (below waist) -1"
Hips: -1"
Bust: -.5"
Left Thigh: -.5"
Right Thigh: -1"
Left Arm: -.25"
Right Arm: -.25"
Mid-drift: -1.5"

Calories Burned Today:
30DS........27 minutes......185

My Picture's Before and After

Day 29 Level 3

29 down.....1 to Go!!!

Well, I'm down to one day of shredding to go.  I've been nursing my back and it felt a little better today.  I didn't work as hard as I could have on this workout.  I could still feel some pain.  Hopefully tomorrow on my final day I can work hard.  I did a few extra things at the end to up my calorie burn today.  Tomorrow I am planning on posting my before and after pictures and my results.  It might be later in the day before I can all of this done but stay tuned.  Doubt I will do anymore exercise today.  Going to take it easy before the final!

Calories Burned
30DS........27 minutes..............195

Day 28 Level 3

2 more days and I will be finished.  I hope I can make it the final 2 days.  I'm still having a little pain in my back.  I'm probably overdoing it with the shred and running too.  I'm going to slow down a little next week when this is over.  So, I decided I need to go weigh in at weight watchers this morning.  I go once or twice each month.  I am a life time member and below my goal so I still go by and weigh in and go to the meeting since it is FREE for me.  I don't count points anymore since I use My Fitness Pal.  I've not really gotten use to the new points system.  Before I left for the meeting I ran on the treadmill then did Day 28 of the 30 Day Shred.  Everything still pretty much the same on the workout. 
It has been raining cats and dogs here this morning.  I was out driving in this mess and glad to be back home.

Calories Burned Today
Walk treadmill........15 minutes...........79
Run treadmill..........30 minutes..........280
30DS.....................27 minutes..........193

Day 27 Level 3

Day 27 was hard for me today.  I think I pulled something in my lower back yesterday and some of the moves I couldn't do today because it hurt.  I did a few extra cario moves at the end to make up for some of the ones I had trouble with.  The leg raises were the worst on my back and I had to keep my legs higher on the sissor move.  I've taken some Advil so maybe the pain will get better.  I'm not stopping no matter what with just 3 days left. 

I decided not to run this morning due to the heat and my back, but I did go outside and walked for an hour.  I love listening to Bob and Sheri and I download their podcast on my Ipod and listen while I walk.  If you don't know about them you should listen to them on your radio at 107.9 or at http://www.bobandsheri.com/

Calories Burned Today
Walk...........60minutes........213
30DS..........30 minutes.......209

Well, I've got nothing done today.  I started looking at pictures on my computer and decided to put a picture of me now and 2 years ago.  I don't ever want to go back to that.

This is 2 years apart.

Day 26 Level 3

Day 26 Level 3 Completed

4 more days to go.  I'm glad I've stuck with this.  I will be anxious to see my final results.  I know it won't be any miracle weight loss or inches lost but I feel toned up from doing this DVD.
I went out this morning and ran 20 minutes then walked 30 before doing day 26.  Today's workout was really no different.  My carpet burned elbow is never going to heal until I finish this level.  Besides the elbow I got through it pretty well today. 

Calories Burned Today
Run.............20 minutes..........193
Walk...........30 minutes..........179
30DS..........27 minutes..........195

Day 25 Level 3

Day 25 Level 3 Completed.  5 to go...Yeah

I woke up this morning and weighed and was back down thank goodness.  It was a little cooler this morning so I went outside and mostly ran for 45 minutes.  It has been too dang hot to do anything outdoors and this week is no exception.  High of 98 today.  I burned a lot of calories and sweated big time.  Came in and cooled off, had breakfast and then went to work on day 25.  Not a lot to report on this really.  Same routine for 10 days.  Still some parts are really hard for me but I push through it and do the best I can. 
I joined a new group on my fitness pal.  It is called "August, Move your A$$ Challenge".  My goal is to run 30-40 miles in August.  Normally 40-50 miles wouldn't be hard but going back to work in 2 weeks will make it a little harder to get it in.  I'm going to push hard at it for the next 2 weeks.  I would like to run in a 5K sometime this fall, hopefully the one I ran in last year at Myrtle Beach.

So, my exercise is finished for the day.  I think I need a shopping day today.

Calories Burned:
Run (mostly) Walk (a little).........45 minutes........423
30DS Day 25 Level 3................27 minutes........207
Walking on Treadmill.................35 minutes........184

Day 24 Level 3

24 straight days completed. 

So I woke up early today because I'm getting a new roof and they roofers were here at 5:45...grrr.  I was a little lazy though and just completed my workout  around 8:45.  I'm stuck in the house all day so hopefully I can get a lot done including running on the treadmill later on today.  18 days and back to work for me.  It's been a fast summer but I like having summers off. 

The workout went pretty good today.  The hardest part for me today was the move where we go in a plank on the weights and lift the weight then do a leg lift.  I did the first round the hard way but when we went back to it the second time I had to modify them like Anita does.  Besides that I did pretty good on everything else.  I think after I complete level 3 I will do a week or so of all of them and not just do one level at a time.  That should make it not as boring, but level 3 isn't boring at all, or not yet.

 I was gone a lot last week when Tommy's Mom passed away.  She was a sweet woman and will be missed.  But, I did eat some of the wrong things while gone and now my weight is  up a little.  I'll have to work hard this week, but I hope it will come  off fast.

Calories Burned
30DS....27 minutes.....204
Walk...30 minutes.......171
Run.....30 minutes.......275