Level 2

I'm onto level 2 of the 30 Day Shred. I forgot how hard some of the circuits are! In level 1 she has you doing jumping jacks, jump ropes, push-ups, abs, squats etc. and level 2 she has you doing a lot of different things in the plank position. It's actually quite hard when you don't really have upper body strength. I find myself shaking when I'm trying to hold myself up like that. But that's why I'm doing it right? To gain that muscle and strength back. I love it actually. Each time I do it, I find it a tiny bit easier from the last.
Today, I tried on another pair of pants that didn't fit me a few weeks ago. I could fit them up past my thighs:) My backside is still a little large so I can't wear them yet. Making progress though! I get so pumped when I start seeing a difference in my clothing.
I can't wait until I can say...Mission accomplished! Goal..met! Until then, I will continue to workout because I am D.E.T.E.R.M.I.N.E.D!!!
I was hinting to Phil that I need hand weights so we'll see if I get my wish on Valentine's Day. We don't normally do anything for Valentine's Day because quite frankly I think it's a silly holiday but this year I bought him a memory foam pillow. He's been trying to steal mine for the past few months haha it's about time he gets his own. Now I might be stealing his because his is much better than mine. :) Maybe I will just wrap up mine and see if he notices.
When my Mom was here and we were at walmart, I saw the Biggest Loser cookbook. Let me tell you, some of those recipes in there look amazing! I'll probably pick that up the next time I go there. I'm always up for new, easy, and healthy ideas. My brain has been on vacation lately when I'm trying to come up with my menu for the week.
Speaking of my menu, I should go get my potatoes baking for Baked Potato Soup.
Have a great night!