Day 12!

Im on Day 12 of my Shred and Day 2 of Level 2 which is obviously harder than Level 1 but goes faster/a little more fun? I don't know If Im seeing a difference but I definitely feel my endurance/strength going up.

Day 2

http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Extreme-Shed-Shred/dp/B005K8QI9E

Jillian has a new DVD woo hoo :) That will go on my Christmas list.

This morning I decided to get up early and do Jillian's Yoga Meltdown- whoo.

It is different using my sisters room to work out because I actually have free space to fully do the moves, while in my room I am usually in front of my bed trying to do as many moves as I can with the little space. Did my Shred Level 1, Day 2... Feeling good :) and I took measurements so I can compare in 30 days.

1st and hopefully not last post... :)

First of all I have no clue what I am doing on here with editing my background and stuff so hopefully this all shows up. But I miss my Blurty for those that had one (or had xanga, live journal... whatever else)
Anyways Im getting a fresh start in January so I think its time I try something new (or try blogging again on a new website :) )


For those of you that know/don't know I have been working with CSAAC which is a nonprofit that works with people that have Autism, all over the spectrum and of all ages. I work in the IEI dept- Intensive Early Intervention so my kids range from 2-8 right now. It has been amazing to watch a child that was nonverbal and couldn't say anything go from saying sounds to saying "Hi Sam" and asking for things... but unfortunately my job is also based in Montgomery County, the office is in Brookeville, about 40 mins away and I go there once or twice a week. Most of my kids are in Silver Spring but one is in DC and another in Elkridge, Im part time and I dont get paid back for mileage except for taxes... long story short one of my sisters friends that is a huge inspiration to me, she is a social worker, happend to send me a link to The Arc of PG County hiring Service Coordinators for their Autism Waiver program, I applied and they offered me the job! Salary, benefits, vacation and all that good stuff, I will not be doing 1-1 therapy which I will definitely miss but Instead I will find services and make sure the kids are meeting goals so at least I still get to be in a field that I have fallen in love with. I start in January which I think is perfect to bring in the new year.


The other part of this blog besides the personal stuff is for work out stuff. My short term goal is to lose some inches/a dress size or so for trying on bridesmaid dresses mid January for my friend Katie's wedding.. Long term I want to wear a bikini this summer which I have never done. For awhile I was doing pretty well working out at least 3-5 days a week doing different things, then I was doing Zumba 2-3 days a week and the past 2 weeks I have been in a slump so I have decided to set a goal to do Jillians 30 day Shred for 30 days and Im just going to stay on each level for 10 days... and hopefully I don't get bored but basically I want to see what results I get doing her work out consistently. I have almost all of her DVDS, I really do love Jillian.


So tonight was Day 1, Level 1 of the Shred, I have to say I was really suprised at how tired I am/how sore my body is only because I felt like I was in better shape than that but Its okay... Day 1 of 10 for Level 1 complete!


I'm going to be self conscious about my weight and not post it but Im also going to take body measurements and see what results I get with that so hopefully I can keep up with this. I have also been trying to watch what I eat although I have given up on Myfitnesspal for now... Maybe I'll get back into it but we'll see how I do. Last thing, my sister is away at college in Florida so to help with motivation her room is now my workout room until she comes back in like 10 days so I moved my Extra Tv, dvd, mat and weights in there for now :)