Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Maybe I Should Give Up Now!

I have been looking at this DVD for months now debating on if I really wanted it. I have heard from many people that it is great, but hard. So when Joey said it was the secret to her success, I thought that maybe this was the time. I have been working out for months now (with a 3 week break due to “injury”) and I can walk 5 miles without getting too worn out. I have gone from a 25-30 minute mile to under a 17 minute mile (yippee!!)

OMG! I think the whole routine is 20 minutes and I made it through 8 almost 9 minutes of it before I stopped. I even resorted to swearing at Jillian when she said not to rest. At this point I consider 8 minutes a huge accomplishment since I wanted to stop after the 2nd set of jumping jacks.

But I have to tell you if Joey does this all the time she deserves to win!!! Maybe by the end of the challenge I will be able to finish the thing, but holey crap is it hard. Seriously though, a few months ago I wouldn’t have gotten through the warm-up. I have can’t believe how far I have come and I hope that Jillian is what I need to build a little more endurance. Thanks for the sharing your secret Joey, but I think your lead is safe – unless this fill finally brings me restriction and then I am not promising anything ;)

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7 comments:

  1. MichelleApril 28, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    I want this video. I think I am going to have to keep my eye open for it. Way to go on the 8 mins..

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  2. THE DASH!April 29, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    lol You sound JUST like me the first time I did a dvd Zumba routine - I was puffed after like 10 mins (if that!) Keep at it though, you will get fitter.

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  3. Girl BanditApril 29, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    I have this but missed the challenge...oh well should open the packaging!!! Keep up the great work

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  4. JennyApril 29, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    I've heard this video is hard. Good for you for getting through any of it!!

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  5. jennyr1222April 29, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Girl, I'm up to running 20+ minutes at a time, and I couldn't make it through the second set of this video (probably five minutes in). It's so difficult! I'm going to try it again though. We can do it!!

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  6. Amy W.April 29, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    One time...and i say one time...I actually did program #1 and #2 back to back! hahahah

    but I only did the DVD for about a week. I just dont do well with DVDs bc they are so easy NOT to do!

    You will make it! I bet you could make it through the entire thing if you just modify it a little. I like to cuss at Jillian when she is all sassy!

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  7. susieq4givnApril 29, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    You can do this! Trust me, I was in the same boat as you when I first started doing this dvd. It took me weeks to be able to finish day 1. weeks. and now I can do it, I typically follow the girl on the right who modifies the more intense exercises...but I am actully now able to do day 2. So keep at it!!

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