9.17.2012

Pinterest Challenge - Day 17 - Trading Wine for Weights

Day 17 Pinspiration - Click here for a link to my pin 

 Gotta give credit where credit is due - this pin came from Daily Skinny @ Tumblr.

My Version - Trading Wine for Weights

After my fat filled weekend of Nutella Monkey Munch and Football Queso Blanco I decided I needed to get my butt in gear and get back on a good fitness plan.  My typical nightly routine involves a run, dinner, putting the little one to bed, then relaxing with a glass of wine!  But for the next 30 days...I am trading my wine for weights.  Instead of sitting down and enjoying wine time each night, I am going to do Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred instead (well all but the weekends...wine is a must on Friday and Saturday night but I will do the Shred during the day).  I have lost 13 pounds since February but really hit a plateau and can't seem to kick start the weight loss again.  

I was looking for a workout that didn't take much time but was effective...Pinterest to the rescue...I looked up several workouts but the 30 Day Shred won out.  So why did I like this one better than the others...

a) Time Commitment - Having a full time job and a little one doesn't give me a ton of free time to dedicate to working out.  This requires about 25 minutes a day for 30 days...not to shabby.

b) Strength Training - I run 4-5 times a week so I don't really need a ton of extra cardio.  I am in a good place with what I'm doing there but I need to add in some weights and strength training.  Jillian combines cardio, strength and abs for a complete workout.

c) Price - This cost me NOTHING!!!  I can pull up all the levels on YouTube using my husbands Play Station.  So I don't have to invest anything but my time.

d) Results - I have read lots of reviews and people are losing 4-10 pounds in 30 days.  

And I can't believe I am actually doing this...but here is a picture of me today.  Yikes!  A big thanks to Holly at Where We Can Live Like Jack and Sally who gave me the courage to put it all out there.


And my before measurements:
Weight - 152 pounds
Waist - 31"
Hip - 39.75"
Left Thigh - 23.75"
Right Thigh - 23.5"
Chest - 35.25"
Left Arm - 11"
Right Arm - 11.5"

28 more days to go...hopefully to a more shredded me :)  Check out my results here.

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9 comments:

  1. Get it girl! I can't wait to see the transformation :)

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  2. Meredith... You do not look 150 lbs. You have tiny legs-- this will not be a problem for you. Seriously. Try to eat as clean as you can while you're doing the shred... and LOTS of water. Flush all the bad stuff out.

    I am so proud of you... Two days down! Would it be easier if I mailed you my DVD? I emaile dthe girl who asked for it yesterday, but she never responded.

    My email is: holly.j.stanfield@gmail.com

    Cheers to the next 28 days!! :)

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  3. Get it, get it!! You can do it!! I agree with wine is a must on Friday and Saturday.

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  4. Yay! So glad you're doing the Shred. I'm proud of you for posting your picture. You are the second blog in my reader than has posted their before pic today. I think this is a sign I need to post my before and current pictures!

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  5. You go girl. I am rooting for you and I can't wait to see the end results. I loved seeing Holly's and I think you girls ROCK. I am thinking about starting the shred after my half-maraton on the 7th. Way to put yourself out there - you are too cute:)

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  6. The 30DS will help with toning for sure. I love a good before & after & it'll help you to stick with it! You'll also be glad you took the before when you can compare upon completion. Rock on!

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  7. Awesome! I am on day 5 of the Shred. I have been trying to get myself motivated to start the 30DS since the beginning of July and that same before/after shot you pinned was one of the ones that motivated me. I can't wait to check out your after shot. Oh, I am a follower now. =)

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  8. Thank you all for your encouragement! It's so nice to have you all as motivators :)

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  9. Great idea, hope you see great results! I've been doing Jillian's Ripped in 30 that I checked out from the library!

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