I really felt like I phoned in all of the cardio on Day 7 of the 30 Day Shred workout.  I did great with everything else, but the cardio killed me.  I just keep thinking  by now I should be breezing through this much easier, but I’m not.  I have 3 possible reasons for this less-than-stellar workout:

1.  This sunburn/rash thing I have going on.

2.  I need to be doing this every day and NOT skipping days.

3.  I’m just a wimp.

For the sake of staying motivated, I’m blaming 1 & 2.  I really fell off the wagon of eating well this week, too.  We’ve had some family functions (funeral, family reunion) going on that have involved copious amounts of “comfort food”, which is a no-no.  Those 2 pounds I had lost are right back.

I realize this update is nothing but a litany of excuses.  It is what it is.  However, I know I am stronger than when I started.  Over a week ago, doing a push-up was a struggle, and now it’s my favorite part of the workout (even if it is a modified version).  I’ve made strides, but it’s time to quit messing around.

BUT!….BUT!!!!  Since being home I’ve been wearing my “comfy clothes” (t-shirts and knit shorts) almost constantly and I had to get dressed up the other night to go somewhere.  My clothes TOTALLY fit better.  So there’s that!  I kept wondering when I got home why I felt so comfortable in my clothes that night and then it dawned on me!  Duh!

So, hopefully come Monday I will be back to my regularly scheduled workouts.

An overall better mood and positive outlook on life are a few of the benefits I’m enjoying since starting the 30 Day Shred.  Not that I wasn’t positive before, but I feel different, and in a good way.  My endurance is increasing with each workout and I’m feeling pretty empowered by that.  My energy level is greatly increasing and I wake up feeling much better.

My husband joined me in my Day 5 workout.  We pushed through and it felt like I experienced an “energy high” afterwards.  I know that’s probably not the best word to explain it, but I felt great!  I’ve decided that working out with someone else is much more fun and helps the time pass faster.  I have to admit I am bored to tears already with this workout, but I know I am not ready to move up to the 2nd level.  The music annoys me and I’m sick of doing the same thing over and over.  BUT…I promised myself I would do this 30 days and I am!

This morning’s workout marked Day 6 and I’m feeling a little foggy-brained.  It was tough making it through the last circuit of cardio.  I’m just glad to be done today.

Husband kept me very well-fed this weekend.  I just have to brag on him because he is a Grill Master.  We’ve enjoyed grilled steaks and chicken with salads the past few days and they were so delicious and healthy!  I’ve checked my blood sugar a couple of times and eating healthier is keeping it in check much better.  Just another benefit of this healthy lifestyle change!  I’m a little discouraged with the scale results, however.  I had lost two pounds a few days ago, then somehow regained them by yesterday.  It sure makes it hard to want to stick with this when the scale doesn’t really move, but I have to keep going.

We joined the local recreational association yesterday and went swimming. E.B. had a blast and we will probably head there this afternoon also.  Yet another great way to get exercise in!