I’m a follower. What can I say?
I copy everything and rarely possess an original thought of my own.
Sometimes it works out. Other times, I have to chalk it up to yet another impulsive bad decision.
This time around, I fear it’s the latter…. but I’m optimistic there’s still hope for the former within the next 28 days.
Nina and I started The Shred yesterday.
If you’ve done the Shred, you immediately understand the bridge reference. (Right, Mama Belle? Heather? Jo-Lynne?…….. Bueller………..??)
Ow.
What have you girls led me into?!
And the worst hasn’t even come yet. I’m know I’m going to feel worse after Day Two. (moan)
BUT, we are determined. Our summer family vacation is five weeks away, so it’s the perfect time and motivation to whip our lazy selves into shape.
Make no mistake. We are going to ROCK San Diego and Catalina Island, baby.
Rock. It. Just like I rocked Cancun. I’m not going to lie. I did. (Ask Shauna.)
BUT. The five pounds I gained just from drinking all day for a week is still rocking me. So, my nemesis friend Jillian Michaels is going to Shred it off.
Yeah. Shred me, baby. Sounds sexy, right?
Did I mention the pain?? GAH!!!
And obviously, because physical pain isn’t enough, let’s include a little public humiliation. We’ll call it accountability. (gulp)
(Like my shirt? How perfect a gift is that from Comrade-In-Arms?)
Seriously, dear reader?
Consider a bridge before you follow me into this mess.
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You are HOT.
Knock this ‘I am fat’ crap off.
Seriously.
The Glamorous Lifes last blog post..Hanging with the cool kids.
Did you really call THAT a muffin top? Puh-lease.
I like the accountability idea, though. Maybe you should have a belly carnival, where everyone links up with pictures of their midrifs…that could be some entertainment, don’t you think?
Or maybe I’ve had too much cold medicine. Lylas!
Kristen@nosmallthings last blog post..Okay, maybe I AM dirty.
I’m on Day 6 or 7. And it’s finally starting to get easier. Not easy, but easier. You can do it!! And my advice: Don’t take a break – it makes it SO MUCH harder to get back into it. You can do it!
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Oh Soliloquy. The Shred hurts so bad. I made it about 17 days til my tv died and then we got a new one and then my husband got a new job and now we’re moving to another state and now I really can’t have Jillian yelling at me because I AM DELICATE.
Once I’m settled in Wisconsin, I promise to start it again. Because I was seeing results.
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Now please pass me the ice cream.
Sarah at themommyloguess last blog post..The zoo purge
If that is a muffin top then I’m really scared to know what you would call mine. *shudder*
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After two kids you look great!!
Kristin*** I could see that bring some strange ones to your blog. But it would be amusing.. and I would be in!
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Sarah – 17 DAYS?!?!?! You are my new hero. Seriously. You just shot to the top of my respect chart. There’s a little gold star at the very tippy top of it with ‘Sarah’ marked next to it.
17 DAYS?!?!?! Are you for real???
And Wisconsin?? Are you for real??? How do you feel about that? That means I’ll certainly never meet you when we go to Alex.
Why do I feel a little blue about that?
Captain America – Ice Cream! Stat!
The first couple of days are THE WORST!! As in I couldn’t trust myself to even drive! And trying to get off the commode???! Don’t ask! But I’ve been doing it for over a month now, and I’m definitely seeing results! Although, my muffin top is still SUPER SIZED in comparison to yours’. Probably has something to do with my penchant for wine!
Keep at it, and you’ll be addicted just like I am. Seriously, I was laying in bed at eleven thirty feeling guilty for having not done it that day! Keep us updated on your progress, or if Jillian kills you, tell Spin to let us know! 
I’m just happy to see another photo of the tat. Makes me happy that I’m not the only one… but I won’t be shredding with you. I’ll drink more water today, but that’s the best I can do.
Little bit jealous about the vacation reference. Hoping to get to the grocery store this summer, but that’s all I have planned.
you know I said TAT, not fat, right? As in tattoo, not fat… ew? Kinda’ hard to read.
thatgirlblogss last blog post..My weekend was a drag, and I love that about me!
OK. I only made it 11 days, only because we had to go out of town. It was all downhill from there. I still do it, but not every day. I run 3 days and do the Shred 2 days. Not sure if it’s doing anything but kicking my butt. I did Level 3 Thursday and just about died. If I hear her say to get in the plank position one more time, I will scream. The best advice I can give you is for you to realize that Anita is your best friend and Natalie … well … I just keep wishing she would fall or something.
I did hear about a new diet where you have sex every day for 30 days and you’re supposed to lose 5 pounds. Yeah, right. What kind of sex is this?
Mama Belles last blog post..No Rest for the weary.
OK did you seriously just post those pics? Fat where? You look great and btw love the tat!
rrmamas last blog post..At some point I lost my mind
SO FUNNY! My hubby has a HS reunion on the beach in FL next summer. That means I’ve got a year to drop 20 pounds and tone up the jiggle. I’m worse than a bowl of jello right now!
Let me know if the Shred works for you. You’ll have to show the ‘after’ pictures!
-FringeGirl
I’ve never done the Shred…can’t wait to hear the results…although from what other’s have said, it sounds painful!
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You definitely can’t take a day off. When you’re used to the pain that’s one thing. But when you experience a pain-free day and you remember how good they felt, you won’t want to go back. Not that I speak from experience or anything.
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Killing me.
Love the shirt.
Oh my. I think I need to go get it. The shred. Yes, I definitely do. Maybe when I am on my way to get Strawberry Shortcake at the bakery I could swing into Wallmart and pick this treat of a workout up….
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My butt looks worse. Seriously. Now pass the ice cream.