Life Will NOT Get In The Way!

Love your ticker... I'm a teacher.. that's perfect!
To answer your question about the 30 day shred, it's an exercise vid by Jillian Michaels of Biggest Loser. I have access to it through my On Demand from the cable company. I believe it's also an actual video that can be purchased. The idea of it is kind of like Curves (or what I've heard of Curves). She (Jillian) takes you through 3 "circuits", each being 6 minutes. 3 minutes are strength training. For instance, first circuit ST is bunch of push ups (they SUCK! :), then squat/press (maintain arms at 90 degrees, fists toward ceiling during squat, then when come up, press arms up to ceiling, then back down to 90 degrees), and then something else (I think); then repeat! Then 2 minutes cardio (ex: jumping jacks and butt kicks). Finally, one minute of abs (most are usual, classic moves). So, it does something like that 3 different times, each time with different moves. It's only 20 minutes, maybe a little over with the cool down. I am super weak and I managed to do it okay with only a break or two here or there. It's definitely a good workout. If you have good stamina already, you can do something like elliptical or treadmill in addition to the video. Anyway.. sorry that was so long, but hopefully I answered your question :)

P.S. I just read your profile info. It's so inspiring. I am not blowing smoke. It made my eyes well up! It's so great to come to this community and see so many people who struggle with the same thing and to have such a positive outlook. I, too, am so sick of letting my poor body image get in the way of me doing... well, anything! That's why my name is called "not another birthday will pass!" I am 29 and I have spent the last 16 years obsessing about my weight and hating myself. I am tired of being miserable. I just hope that in the process of losing (hopefully, and hopefully for good) that I learn to let things go, not to sweat the small stuff, not to let food run my life (I don't want to live the next 60 years obsessing about NOT eating "this" or "that"). Congrats on coming back and the loss so far. It's very commendable! :) Thanks for the inspiring story.

I definitely think I stay a veg because of the discipline in it :) I also like animals, so it is partly that too. How is your BTL experience going so far?

Thanks for the sweet comment Courtney! I hope you get Nike+ for Christmas so you can join our challenges!

My boyfriend likes to weigh himself periodically so I dont think Id get away with stashing it in the car! We definitely could try once a week...its so tempting, but its one of those things that you should 'resist' ya know? I kind of get to the point where I check after I eat & then again after I pee just out of curiousity! I have much better things to do!

Courtney--
I just read todays post & Im sorry you are a bit down! Hang in there, any small step is a step in the right direction. The behaviors we are learning now take time to transform into lifelong habits! We all have those days :) Make this week even better!

Thank you for the kid words on my blog. I remember reading your blog too! I'm glad we got "reunited" :)

Start with 1/3 c quick oats, water, & milk & add a sliced banana. Put on medium heat & let cook until you get the consistency youd like. Then add the toppin's! PB, Jelly, Granola, Chocolate!, Nuts...etc! Let me know f you have any other questions! ENJOYYY

just checking in on ya...hoping you're having a good day!

Hope you had a great vacation & holidays, Courtney!!