One cannot lose weight and get fit without incorporating some form of fitness routine. So here is where I introduce you to my plan on getting into top form! Let me first start by saying I am a cardio junkie. When I go to the gym it is strictly cardio, cardio and some more cardio. While cardio is great to get my heart rate up, it isn’t as efficient at building lean muscle as is resistance training with free weights. And if you don’t know, the more lean muscle you have on your body, the more calories your body burns. If it weren’t for my crippling fear of public humiliation I would simply work out in the “free weight” area of my gym, however, I choose to keep what little dignity I have left intact and instead, prefer to do such workouts in the privacy of my own home. One great program I have come across over my years of working out is an amazing DVD from Jillian Michaels called 30 Day Shred. The premise of 30 Day Shred is to give yourself 30 days… and your shredded. Now I know that the likelihood of me being “shredded” in 30 days just by doing a DVD are slim to none. However from my previous experiences I have had with this program I do know that results are guaranteed with consistency. I have never actually done a whole 30 days in a row with the program (as is suggested) and I doubt that I will anytime soon. With that being said I know that I can at least commit to doing it 5-6x a week in tandem with my regular cardio sessions. All you need is a pair of hand weights and a mat if you are working out on a hard surface. It can be a bit hard on your joints but there are some great modifier positions to ease the stress on your body.I figure it would be interesting for me to take my measurements throughout my shred journey! Once a week I can update my stats and share my experience. So without further adieu…. I figure I might as well bite the bullet now and post my "before" stats.
Day 1:
Weight - 167.5 (HOLY S%$T)
Chest - 37
Waist - 31
Hips - 38
