Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Making the Cut

Ok since I didn't work out or do any type of exercise for about 98% of the school year I have gained a little weight **GASP**.  I know, some of you are probably rolling your eyes, but I am being completely serious.  Summer is here and none of my summer clothes from last year fit. *snif, snif*

So with summer vacation here I am determined to exercise every day except Sunday and see if I can get back to where I was. I'm hoping to establish a better routine that will stay with me through next year as well.

A few years ago I bought this book.  I've read it cover to cover and re-read some parts of it, but I have never really used it until last week.  If you're looking for some serious health and fitness information and a kick-butt, make you want to throw-up, and possibly rip your shirt off when you're finished because your proud of yourself that you just worked so hard, this is the book for you.


You can say what you want about Jillian Michaels but I love her!  I would love to be her assistant or something.  Heck-I'd just clean the ranch gym for free just to learn from her and the other Biggest Loser trainers.  I would love to be a personal trainer like her--someone who kicks your butt and makes you want to cry and/or scream, but in the end you're her biggest fan and your planning to name your kids after her. 

So today I completed day 9 of this 30 day program and tomorrow is an off day so I can officially say that I'm 1/3 of the way through.  (On my off days I try to run a little and/or do some yoga). I have found muscles that I didn't know I had and every time I move I can feel something else that is a little sore and stiff.  However, I can honestly say that I love it!  I'm starting to feel like my old self again and I am determined to stick with it.  Hopefully by the end of the summer I will have reached my goal.  (Ok, I'll admit it--I don't really care how much I weigh--I just want my clothes to fit!)  



5 comments:

kathy reese said...

That's our Janet for ya! You go girl!

Shauna said...

Im a total fan of Jillian too! If I had the choice between her and Bob, I'd pick her. She really knows how to kick your butt!
Good luck with her program!

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pianogal said...

You're awesome! I too am trying to get back into some of my summer clothes - we need to go running together! Good luck!

kathy reese said...

Janet--the more I think about this, the more I am convinced that if you pursue your goals, it is more likely that opportunities to become the next Jillian will be presented to you. Only you'll be more awesome!