Does Jillian drink water?

Did my workout at 6:00 this morning so felt good about that. But I'd like to know how these ladies get through the workout without any water?? Maybe they're pausing somewhere in the video, getting a drink, and then putting all the filming together, but there's definitely NO WAY I can get through my workout without water!

Rachel - some days...

I cannot even express how much I wanted to work out this morning. I really did.

But it was a very frazzling morning--rushing, rushing, feeding a baby and getting breakfast for the kids and trying to get myself ready.

And as the stress of the morning wore on me, I just had to let go of something...exercise was it.

I felt guilty much of the day--but I DID walk/jog to pick up my daughter from school, and when I went grocery shopping I did slight lunges while walking on empty aisles. :) That's going to be it from me today...that's what I could give on a day like this.

As I was shopping, however, they had a promotion from Special K that with the purchase of any 3 Special K Products you get a free workout video (it has four different 10 minute workouts on it). So I was stoked about that--and having something else to throw in the mix, especially this winter when we can't be outside as much.

And my highest point of the day was weighing in--I lost 2.4 pounds this week and I am down 21 pounds total now!! And am super excited... :) progress.

Back on the workout bandwagon tomorrow. :)

Oregon - Day 8

Alright, so I was off to a slightly later start today, but I made good use of my 1 hour lunch by doing my workout and shower then. I did better on my push-ups today, and I'm getting better at not gasping. I'm definitely going to be on level 1 for a bit longer, but I can see some improvements in the way that my body is responding. My walk has been a little slower yesterday and today, because the outer muscles on my calves are feeling the jumping jacks, but I don't mind that when I know that it means I've been working them :)

Sarah Day 8

I got up early to work out this morning...6:20, which I know isn't early to some of you.  :)  I had great plans for working out and showering and being all ready for the day before the kids got up. But my plans were ruined 10 minutes into the workout when I heard Matthew's little voice calling for me. UGH! He came wandering in and I tried to talk him into sitting down and playing with toys. I even bribed him with chocolate. He took the chocolate and then stood right in front of me, grabbing my legs or sitting on my stomach the whole time. Totally lame workout! I'm definitely going to get at least one more little ab workout in today. I realized this morning that I am not sore anywhere. I'm hoping it's because I'm used to the workout and not because I'm not doing anything effective anymore!

Oregon - Day 7

Sorry I'm rather late posting today! I did get up and do my workout this morning. It was hard, and I was gasping for breath in the middle of a lot of it, but I did it. I was not good at all about my eating today, snacking on things that I shouldn't have, and my only excuse is that I was sitting in front of a computer all day today doing my training. It was rather boring, and I just wanted something for my mouth to do. Note to self: keep gum or hard candies handy to keep my mouth busy instead! I can definitely feel my calves more than I did yesterday, but I am looking forward to my body acclimating so that I can move forward :)

Posting from Utah

I didn't get my workout in this morning, and was so tired after tucking Emily in, I want you guys to know that this blog and knowing all of you are making an effort to work out every day is the only thing that got me starting that DVD! I got through Level 2 and did a little more ab work at the end, those bicycle things with the legs in a sit-up position. I have to say, Jillian gets a little annoying at times, but sometimes her nagging talking actually keeps me moving!

On the downside, my weight was up yesterday and today - Dave says maybe it's because muscle weighs more than fat so maybe I'm toning, but I'm afraid part of it is from eating too much sugar and carbs over the weekend. On the upside, I think I feel energized enough to go through my next Stats chapter. Bye for now!

A Good Day

Jon finished his part of the movie at work, so he is done with his 70+ hour work weeks! When he left work Saturday afternoon his supervisor told him to call in sick today and enjoy the day. So he did and it was SO nice.

I was able to get my workout in in the morning with no kids under my feet. It was great. I did level 1 today...and I have to make a confession. There are a couple exercises on each of the levels that I just don't like. At all. On level 1 it is the side lunges and...oh I know there's something else, just can't think of it right now. So, instead of doing those I substitute for an exercise that I like better. Maybe that's cheating, but it works for me.

(Oh and after I worked out and showered, I got to go shopping for 4 hours BY MYSELF and FOR myself, with birthday money that Jon's parents gave me. It really was a good day!)