The Shred

Today was Day Five (Level one) of the 30 day shred.

For all of you counting - Yes it did take 7 days to get here. I'm a pretty good negotiator and quite successfully talked myself into sitting comfortably on my couch the last two days, rather than getting up and working out.

I didn't want to make my daughter and husband leave the room just so I can do my workout and lord knows I can't do it in front of them. Besides, I'm tired and I worked hard today, plus it's late and a good show is on. And look at the cute cat sleeping peacefully in the middle of the living room floor! It would be an absolute sin to wake him just for my vain, selfish reasons.

These same reasons would have kept me on the couch again today, if it wasn't for my wonderful sister-in-law.

I was puttering around the computer and decided to check my email and there was her latest blog post.

She described a very similar argument that was going through her head but she managed to move past it and reminded me that if I did my workout I'd actually feel better, less tired and more happy. I'd be more alert and better able to focus on my husband and daughter and whatever we were going to do for the evening. It was exactly what I needed to hear. (Thanks!)

So, I got up, put my workout clothes on, kicked every other living being out of the room and pressed play! Jillian welcomed me back as if I hadn't forsaken her for the last two days. It's nice to have a trainer that doesn't hold a grudge.  :)

I'll do my best to update you all on day 10. Oh and by the way, I'm down 3 lbs!!

Ta for now!