New Week, New Level

After much fear and trepidation, I began Level 2 of the 30 Day Shred. I finished, not well, but I did finish! I felt like I was confused a large part of the 20 minutes. Most of the confusion came from not knowing how to execute each move. I'm sure over the next week to week and a half, I'll know the moves better than I care to know them! Not knowing what was coming next, made the workout fly by. I like that. Being done is good. I do look forward to being able to do the moves without wondering, "Now how am I supposed to do what?" There seemed to not be as much impact on my knees during this level. In fact, just on face value, I enjoyed this level a little more than the first. However, I'll report if my opinion has changed as the days go by.

Level 2 does have more push-up/plank type moves. Since I always joke that "I have no upper body strength" these are difficult for me. I pushed myself a little today to complete the plank-jacks, which I can only describe as a move that was invented by Satan himself. Down in a beginning push-up stance, you are supposed to do a "jumping jack" while bracing your hands on the floor. I must say I didn't even attempt one "real" move. I did the beginner's, only moving one leg out at a time. This was tough enough! I did attempt and complete most of the plank-twists. I think it was because I knew it was the last exercise and I could see the light at the end of the tunnel!

I ran a nice steady 4 miles today (only about 8 minute miles). I alternated my miles between flat and a slight incline. First mile flat, second incline, third flat and then the last on an incline. Not really an interval run but still a good workout. I just hope the fitness room gets a new air conditioner. The room is around 88 degrees and just horrible to run in. On the bright side, I'm getting acclimated to the heat outside!

Now, if I could just get my meals in line with my workouts I would be super fit! hahaha

Victory:

4 lbs. gone

Don't quit on yourself!