30-Day Shed

jess182 - haha my friend started for the first time the other day too and she said "trish i could barely stand after" which just cracked me up i clearly remember my first time with the workout.  omg i was the same way on the treadmill and oliptical!  if you looking for another great toning program the windsor pilates and core rhythm is great to do on the side for mixing it up.  and for another great intense workout i can't stop talking about turbo jam it's just as insane as 30-day shed haha.i completely cut out fast food, sodas, juices, pastas, rice, bread, noodles, and sweets.  i do low fat for now.  drink tons of water and treat myself to tea or smoothies every once in a great while.  lots of veggies, fruits, tofu, and fish.  of course do lean protein still but the main thing is i eat small meals throughout the day and very portion conscious.  i know it's kind of extreme but it's never the diet that's every really a problem for me i can quit cold turkey on that front which is crazy i know.  but my problem was always portions and too busy to eat frequently or even the standard 3 meal diet.cac - haha you're right when are we ever really satisifed?  i'm literally 100lbs and 10 dress sizes smaller than my heaviest.  yes that's insane for a person my age but i'm glad i decided to change and save my life for me and my future.  but at least your daughter is just wanting to stay healthy, my friend i think is nuts for wanting to slim down more she's also perfect but what can we do right?  congrats to you and your progress as well!  it really does make a difference to just incoporate fun things as workouts into the routine i used to dread jogging or going to the gym.  now i can't wait to do my jogging or gym and sports.** lost another 2.5lbs and .5 inch on my stomach and arms

thanks natalia315 :) omg i love fittv's free workouts they're amazing one of the workouts kind of inspired me to take kick boxing classes... haha going to lose at least another 20lbs before i do it

:) pilates is my favorite toning, lifting and sculpting workout.  you should definitely try kick boxing classes caramel diva they're fun great zest of energy and some good self defense.haha yeah i agree i can i need music or tv when doing the treadmill or elliptical

Fabulously Thrifty haha thanks so much.  i'm currently just doing the dvd workout but plan to continue and add the meal plan later, though the diet changes i think are really helping.* lost another 2lbs and another 1inch off my stomach and .5 off my arms and legs!!*lol i love when the guys and even some gals think the only way to an actual good workout is out of the home.  i actually owe over the years all my weightloss to workouts i've done at home.  haha i too had friends over to try the workouts and they too ended up quitting their gym.  but how awesome and convenient is it for us to be able to get just as good if not better results at home right?oh boy p90x?!  that's all the rage back in my home, hawaii.  i heard it's crazy intense workout!  definitely the best at home true bootcamp style workout.  i know alot of people who've done it have gotten ripped because it's a muscle and strength workout all the way.  good luck!

xemailheather - haha you might be right she does have extremely buff arms... did you see how big she used to be when she showed her before picture on the first season?  it's bananas!mjsred - oh my coffee while on the treadmill yikes!  i feel your pain i too used to be the "crazy" loner at my gym with the intense workout.  than i moved to vegas and i felt, weak haha!  hang in there and don't pay no mind to the haters your results will leave them speechless!can't wait to read your secrets and tips and that would be nice to all buddy up for workouts, nothing better than having others just as pumped as you are around while you're working out!  haha i love your energy!  i've always wanted to try hip hop abs and you totally have me sold... i'll do the booty pop as well too girlfriend!jess182 - ahhh i'm so sorry to hear that!  hope you're feeling better i hate when that nasty flu/cold bug hits.  yeah once you stop especially with jillian it's hard to get the motivation back.  it so happens an dear old friend from high school was in town for a week and after that unfortunately one uncle of mines passed and another went into the hospital.  so with everything going on i admit i didn't do jillian for at least 2 1/2 weeks now.  i'm starting up again tomorrow did a nice cardio workout today at the gym to get myself pumped.  thankfully i didn't gain weight i actually lost another 6lbs!  was good on the diet since i didn't workout.hang in there and just remember beauty is pain... haha the good ole saying.  work hard now and play hard later.  the results will definitely be worth it in the end and you'll not only look even more fantastic you'll feel like you're on top of the world, while being even healthier!  sometimes grabbing something from the closet that you haven't been able to fit in awhile or buying something that you plan to get into helps to jump kick it too.  getting back on that road with you, we can do it!fabulously thrifty - haha i feel the same way if i don't have someone yelling at me or know that it'll be a challenge its hard for me to really get in the zone and pump myself up.  a bunch of my friends are doing the p90x kenpo i guess the kick boxing like one... i have to say almost tempted to give p90x another shot.  haha of course when i'm better shape for my stamina!  how's your progress going?erica - thanks so much!  :) sometimes one's self if the hardest critic and i definitely go there with myself alot, especially lately.  half way there to the finish line you know?  yes diabetes is a very difficult thing and situation to work against beating.  sadly many on both sides of my family suffer from it and have passed away due to complications for not taking action and staying on the healthy fighting path.  my uncle who passed recently, unfortunately had many health problems due to diabetes from amputation to loss of eye sight.  seeing him and just so many in the world period struggling really opened my eyes.  i don't want to be ill and in pain.  there's so much i want to do still with my life and i want to be healthy for a family i hope to bear one day.cac - :) haha thanks so much and huge congrats to you too lady that's a great accomplishment as well!!  you know i have to say the first 30lbs for me were sooo hard so i definitely congrad you for the 41 i know how hard it can be!  haha the happy dance is something i hope to keep doing on the health front!ahhh the elliptical a fiercesome one it is haha.  my best friends love that machine i'm more of a bike and treadmill girl.  but you have to love the workout it kicks your butt with!  i do love intense pilates which apparently my friends think the windsor pilates is the "killer pilates" haha!  sounds great though can't wait to hear your thoughts on "the firm" i'm always looking for new, fun, creative, challenging workouts.  never know until you try it out right?haha well ladies i'm loving your input and hearing your stories until next time, just in case i'm mia again for a couple of weeks have a great 4th of july week and weekend!

skurtz80 - that's awesome!  definitely look forward to hearing about your journey :)cac - haha carole you are too funny trust me i feel your pain!  hang in there and it will definitely get better in time :)megan141 - lol oh trust me the first 10 minutes i thought HOW insane am i for even pushing on?!  haha it wasn't easy but definitely has become well worth it :) that's awesome you busted it back out and made it the whole way through... you go girl!ibrhordes - you pretty much described it point on perfect!  haha it does remain very effective especially when you alter your eating habits too :) i've found changing my sleeping habits and even doing meditation or having more me time even if it's an hour a day has definitely helped as well!i love make up - haha i hear ya!  in fact the more you ladies have been posting on other workouts have had me looking into other workouts to throw in the mix to keep it fun :) PLEASE do let know how the yogalates works out!  i love exercise bikes as well :) i've come to swear by the body ball :P it's used to be my i'm too lazy to head to the gym option but it really does help tone and lift any problem areas!  haha i hear ya for getting ready for beach body!crditch - you know i actually just found my biggest loser cookbook i've been cleaning things out and packing for my move.  you're right i forgot what great recipes and tidbits they have in there!veronicalin - haha you know i couldn't agree with you more when i was losing my first 50 lbs out of the 100 he really did play a part in that.  he is a great character!surfnsandchic - hahaha my cousins are right there with ya every time i start singing one of the oldies songs on the video of his i had they're like oh know it's the rich simmons!!kingtaco - thanks so much i really appreciate it!  you're right it is definitely a hard habit to acquire and restart even after a small break.thanks so much to everyone's input it's great hearing your stories on your workout trials and journeys as well :) i'm sorry i haven't done an update in awhile.  i recently had my 25th birthday and in the process of getting a new job and moving.  i wouldn't say i'm at a plateau but more so just haven't had enough time to fit in my 30 day shed so i've been doing stretches, some pilates, and different exercises on my body ball which has helped me lose some pounds i gained and maintain the weightloss i've had since the 30 day shed :) good luck to us all and hope everyone is having a great summer!