Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 week 4 workout

This Ripped in 30 DVD is a beast of a workout! Although I had taken a week of rest last week, I still wanted to try the week 4 workout this week.



July 27, 2011

Monday I did the workout to the best of my ability. True to form Jillian Michaels does not disappoint. This was as difficult as I expected it to be! But oddly enough the cardio segments in week 4 in my opinion are easier less difficult than the cardio segments in week 3. I felt the same way about weeks 2 and 3 in the 30 Day Shred DVD.

I completed the workout on Wednesday and I felt as though I got more out of it since I knew what to expect. As expected I've been sore ALL week long! Everything hurts! Workout 4 has glute work that'll have you cursing for sure!

Now that I've done all of the workouts in Ripped in 30 I can give my honest opinion. First I'd suggest doing 30 Day Shred for a month if you're not familiar with Jillian's style before moving up to Ripped in 30. If you want to challenge your body with short effective workouts, this is THE DVD for you!

You also might want to mute Jillian after awhile because her coaching can become a bit annoying! Stick with it, you'll be happy with your results for sure!



Playing in the mirror

This weeks workouts:

Mon: Ripped In 30 week 4
Tues: Turbo Fire 45 EZ
Wed: Ripped In 30 week 4
Thurs: Turbo Fire 45
Friday: Ripped in 30 week 4
Sat: REST
Sun: REST

*Side note* I bought this DVD in May and it's the end of July, I'm just now doing week 4! It may take awhile to get to week 4 but definitely give it a try!

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Weight loss and my irregular menstrual cycles

Sorry in advance for those fellas that read my blog, the topic of irregular menstrual cycles is probably of no interest to you!

Ever since I started my cycle in 7th grade it has been sporadic and irregular thanks to my PCOS. The only time it is regular is when I'm on birth control pills. The hormones in the pills keep things consistent.

For the most part I've been on birth control pills since I was 18. The only time I wasn't on the pill is when I decided I wanted to have kids. I still had to take a ovary stimulating drug called clomid to help me ovulate but that's an entirely different story!

I decided to stop taking my pills in February to see if my weight loss could/would play a factor in regulating my cycle on it's own?

Shockingly for the last four months my cycle has started and stopped on it's own on time! You have to understand this is major for me because there were times in the past when I would be on my cycle for two-three weeks at a time. This also contributed to my severe anemia when I was in high school.

From my junior year to senior year I went from being 175 pounds down to 140 pounds because I was anemic. I looked gaunt and sickly. I wasn't overweight but I was still very unhealthy. I had no energy and pretty much slept through my last year of high school!

With my health being a top priority, I now have something else I can attribute to my lifestyle transformation! Regular menstrual cycles!! This was a brief experiment though, I don't need any "new" additions to my life right now!

Back on my pills I go!

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On the streets of Houston

Friday night I had planned on an evening with a Red Box movie, ice cream and popcorn! Well Ro hit me up and talked me out of the house! She didn't have to do much talking since I haven't been "out" since I relocated!

I was midway into my movie BUT I hopped up, threw on hair and a little makeup...then out the door!



Ro and I out in Houston

Good times chica! Promise I wasn't scared lol! It's nice to meet people that are as real as they seem in blog land!

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Mi- Inspire Healthy Lifestyle Transformation Guides

I've finally completed another project I've been working on! Encouraged by the countless emails, comments and questions I've received since reaching my goal weight, I've written the first Mi-Inspire guide!

Everyday I receive an email asking what I did to lose weight? What do I eat, what my workouts are, how do I stay motivated..etc? Now 99% of these questions are answered throughout my blog BUT I understand some folks need a direct tangible reference.

As you can imagine I've answered the same questions many times! Unfortunately I don't have time to answer questions in depth from each person that asks me, I do have a job, kids and a man lol! I figured it would be smart to put everything in one place.

The first guide is all about what I did to start my healthy lifestyle transformation and how I stay consistent. In the second guide I will address food and of course the third will be about my workouts.

I'm sure there will be more eventually but for right now that's all I've got! The first guide is available for purchase here on my blog...YAY! If you've got $5 to spare please check it out! If you want to start changing your habits and don't know where to begin then this guide is for you! If you lack motivation it's for you as well! Or maybe you haven't read each of my previous posts and want to know how I'm keeping off the 110 pounds that I've lost? It's in this guide!

Feedback is greatly appreciated from everyone that does purchase the guide! It will help me build, grow and learn! Thank you all so very much for supporting me constantly!!

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New look!

Thanks Jen (Just Foolin Blog Designs) for my bangin' new look! My blog needed a facelift and you came highly recommended!

I love the fact that my progress is highlighted in my header now! Jen listened to what I wanted and executed my vision nicely!

I'm working on adding a few more pages to round out my blog. I sure do appreciate all the love and support from my blog buddies! I'll say it again, y'all help keep me focused and motivated :-)





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