Now that I made it through induction I'm ready to get my butt back into action. My sore knee gave me some problems for the past month or two so I've been sitting it out waiting for it to get better. But I'm on a mission and now I'm ready to start

1/16/12
I started my One Month Exercise Challenge - exercise M-F 30min - 1hr each day and possibly throw in a routine on Sat & Sun.

The gym I use to belong to closed down and I have no motivation to get up and walk the park right now. So, I went on line pulled some exercise routines and I'm going to stick with them.

This morning - DAY 1

Old 15 min Total Body Home Workout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5wwheKe9H8

15 Minute Ultimate Abs Workout Exercise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAxwgBIbO2Q&feature=fvsr

Rule #1 - don't over do it, don't burn yourself out. (But maybe when I get home I'll do another short workout) really feeling good!
Rule #2 - don't give up!

MEASUREMENTS
Jan 15, 2012
- chest - 47 7/8
- bra size - 36DDD
- waist - 38 7/8
- hips - 49

I'm beginning to feel the aches from yesterday's exercises...and although I was careful I may have put too much pressure on my knee while doing jumping jacks today. I'll know by tomorrow.

Lose 10 pounds in 21 days doing Jumping Jacks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w6M...&feature=relmfu


10min Booty Shaking Waist Workout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_J8...feature=related

Butt like a Brazilian Workout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypfg...feature=related

No more Back Fat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DYF...feature=related

Even though I couldn't keep up with these exercises, but I kept on moving

Rule #1 - don't over do it, don't burn yourself out.
Rule #2 - don't give up!

EXERCISE
My knee was bothering me a little this morning so I stuck with low impact exercises for today

Basic Low Impact Aerobics Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC_UG8yVGOw

Basic Low Impact Aerobics Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMwG...feature=related

10min Booty Shaking Waist Workout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_J8...feature=related

My workout this morning
- 15 Minute Ultimate Abs Workout Exercise (same as day 1)
- 30 Day Shred - level 1 day 1

Lots of improvising due to sore knee; had to do low impact jumping jacks & definitely couldn't 'kick butt' so I sort of did tiny running steps! (something is better than nothing) :-)

Shred Level 1
Zumba (evening)

Shred Level 1
Zumba - 30 min

Lvl 3 of Shred for me is the most difficult, nine days and I'm barely managing to keep up. Anyways tomorrow will be day 30 and then I'll start all over with Lvl1.

Today was my last day for doing Shred & for completing my 30 Day Exercise Challenge! I'm happy. I wanted to give up on several occasions, especially weekends, but I met my goal.

I'll continue with Shred, but I won't commit myself to weekends or holidays.

Today is day 1 for No More Trouble Zones "NMTZ". I'll stick with this routine for 30 days (excluding weekends). I'm expecting some positive results and I know by end of Feb. I'll be on the way to a new me.

I'm really enjoying this exercise routine. It's at a slower pace than Shred and because my knee is getting much better I can perform the squats and lunges a little better.

Although I promised myself the weekends off I might be tempted to keep this one up over the weekends.

The abs routine really hurt and I'm liking the routine for the shoulders & triceps. Maybe this summer I'll get 1 or 2 compliments on my arms if not my abs.

The exercises aren't easy but because I don't have to keep getting up & down (like Shred) I can handle the routines easier. I'm feeling kinda sore this morning but not too much.

Because I can't seem to get up any earlier my routine is for 30 minutes. I would love to work my way up to 45min each morning.

I had the weekend off, so this morning was difficult trying to get back into the swing of my exercise routine. Even with lunges I couldn't keep my balance as I poured sweat... Thankfully I got my 30 min in and I'm happy I'm able to stick with it; maybe tomorrow will be easier.

You are doing a great job on your journey! I am so envious of your drive. I wish I had that motivation. :/

Well my knee is aching again it's not from the exercises, I wore my heels for the 1st time in 2 months...big mistake. Oh, well I won't dwell on it, I managed to get through Shred lvl 1 this morning, so I'm happy.

I'm still hanging in there. Shred lvl 1 for remaining of week. Next week Shred lvl 2.

I'll be doing Ripped week one for the remainder of this week as well. I am soooo not ready to progress to week two and want to make sure my body is ready.

Keep up the good work!