30 Day Shred - Day 1 through 8

Well despite being sick this week I have pushed through and today will be Day 9 of my 30 Day Shred Challenge.  For those that think I am speaking some foreign tongue, I mean Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD.

A couple of days after I decided to add this to my yoga training to build strength I found through my wonderful PLN on Twitter that Shredheads way having a Challenge during the month of May and I joined in.  Even though I am a few days ahead, it is great to have people cheering you on.  I also have friends here in Curacao supporting my efforts and Judith even joins in some evenings.

Days 1 & 2 were the toughest and I still find the first circuit (3 min strength, 2 min cardio, 1 min abs) to be the hardest since my body is not warmed up yet. By days 4 & 5 I did find that I had more stamina and last night I was able to do the full version of butt kicks!

I have already noticed a difference in my level of strength and was able to do a headstand for the first time in yoga on Thursday evening.  I am on my way to hoping to be accepted in Om Yoga's Summer Intensive Yoga Teacher Training.  This is a great motivator to keep me going even while feeling a bit under the weather.  Last night Jillian got my sore back from being in bed all day off the couch/bed and moving a bit and also sweating out the nastiness inside.