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I blame Jillian Michaels

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Do you know how tired I am?

The kind of tired that makes you want to put a pillow over your head and go to sleep for days.

Apparently, I’m not the only one.

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Of course the difference is that my arms are too sore to actually pick up a pillow and put it on top of my head.

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  1. Well, Big Mama, if you would just stop screaming every time you move a sore muscle, she wouldn’t HAVE to put a pillow over her head! Adorable picture…

  2. I just did day 1. Someone shoot me now and put me out of my misery. I thought you and Boomama were making it sound worse than it was because, hey, it’s funny to hear about it being hard right? You weren’t kidding. Not a bit.

  3. I have been reading for about a month now, but have never commented. I had to comment about the “30 Day Shred”. I have been reading your’s and BooMama’s accounts – and have been cracking up. I started this a couple of months ago. I never did 30 days in a row – because I valued my life. I sort of feel like if I quit though she is going to come through my TV screen and start yelling at me.

    You are not lying – this has got to be the toughest work-out video ever. But it sure makes for funny blog posts.

  7. I bought my DVD last night and am officially prepared to try it tonight for the first time…

    I do hope I live through it enough to comment on your blog afterward.

  9. I thought I might try this (was even thinking about it this morning after I got off the scale!) but you make me scared…I guess I can always do it then have something funny to blog about 🙂

  10. It must be in the air around here…all the talk of sickness. I’ve woke up exhausted every day this week; to the point of wanting to cry when the alarm goes off.
    I’m officially to tired and scared to start the shred. Maybe next week.

  12. I’m so tired today my eyebrows hurt- I’m right there with you on the going back to bed thing. Y’all wash your hands- they say it’s getting pretty swiney down there in Texas.

  14. Your last post made me laugh so hard…I need to get my booty in gear and start working out…but after reading this post and the one prior…uh…I’m thinking of holding off a little longer. C is a cutie. Loved this pic….sorry you are sore. I use to take body pump classes until the instructor used me as an example of what not to do one too many times…but I remember the pain I experienced the day after my first class…

  15. I bought the video and it should arrive on Monday via Amazon. I am scared and excited at the same time. The hubby said he is going to do it with me, I will let you know how long he lasts.

  18. So, I am supposed to start the “shred” tonight. I blame YOU if I am not skinny in 30 days…that would be b/c I am TERRIFIED to start!!!!!! J/K, keep it up, it will all be worth it.

  20. Okay, now you girls have me curious. I am wondering if Jillian is as hard as my dance teacher is right before (and after) a competition.

  22. I started the 30 day Shred because of your blog and Boo Mama’s! And YOU WERE SO RIGHT!! I thought, oh, I’m oly 28 it can’t be that hard, I’m not that out of shape. Well I was wrong, today, my legs are noodles, when I try to get out of my office chair to walk, it takes a while, and stairs? Well, I am amazed I made it up and down them today. So thanks for the motivation to start the 30 day Shred and the motivationt to continue. There will be a lovely place for all of us in Heaven, on the first floor!

  23. I went right out to Target yesterday after reading your post. Today was day ONE! Ugh. I just know I am going to be sore tomorrow!?!?!!?!!!!!

  25. I saw the link to your Blog on Steph’s page! You need to sleep so much to build muscle and lean down! I’m glad you’reenjoying this. Good luck

  26. Ok, I am generally tired period… ha! Palates WFM, but I have to say, I am just not following my regimen. I did workout yesterday and yes, I am sore, but I think it’s from the lack of more than anything.
    Ginger

  27. After reading these comments Jillian Michaels owes you some commissions! I also bought the 30 day shred last night. I actually have that nervous I have to go to the bathroom feeling after reading everyone say how hard it really is…

  29. Okay, I have done it! I have order the blame thing together with a friend.

    I am afraid of this and we are even considering spliting the 20 minutes into 2 10 minute work outs. I am afraid of shocking my body so.

    I don’t exercise at all right now. I have a 3 year old that keeps me pretty active. I am not a couch potato as I once was but I don’t exercise.

    Are we making a mistake?

  31. That child is just precious.

    Amen to not being able to lift your arms!!

    I would say “hang in there” but…if you’re like me the thought of having to hang on to anything makes me cry!!

  32. I just went and bought the DVD today, however I won’t be starting until Monday (of course) and I hope it works as good as you say. I must say I am a little scared though, you know, if it actually works as good as you say. Ugh, my butt already hurts…is that normal? Maybe it’s the swine flu, with any luck I will get it and not have to start on Monday!

  33. I’ve also done the 30 Day Shred and it really does make you realize that there are muscles where you never thought you had muscle! Good luck with the 30 days!

  34. Does it make you feel any better that women across the country are feeling that same exhaustion and inability to lift their arms? I thought I was going to fall over when I tried to write on the dry erase board in my classroom today.

  35. I am on Day 22 of the Shred. I want to encourage all of you to try it. It is hard but you can do it! I am NOT an exerciser naturally and I admit, the only reason I started it is because I figured I could do anything–even something I hate as much as exercise–for 20 minutes. If I can do it, you guys can too. I am still at level 1. Instead of moving up to level 2, I just increased my hand weights from the 2 lbs. I started with.

    I am not really doing it to lose weight but to tone up and to keep my bones healthy (I am staring down 45 years old in 2 months). I have noticed my body is more toned so you get results for your hard work. Don’t be scared off–it is tough but you can do it!

    Jeannie

  37. Love it! I have to say that I haven’t tried the 30 Day Shred, but I have tried the Biggest Loser video and I know how difficult that was (20 min is LONG in Jillian time)! I can only imagine The Shred!! The BL video was depressing because there were a bunch of overweight people doing all the moves and getting through the workout, yet I couldn’t keep up!!

    Keep up the hard work…you’ll love yourself in the end…even if you hate life now!

    BTW…you posted a couple days ago about stone-washed jeans. I read your post earlier that day and it disturbed me so much that I had a dream that I went to the mall to try on clothes and I looked in the mirror and I had a pair of skinny legged stone washed jeans! AAAHHH! Get them off! It’s just wrong!!! What a nightmare!!! 🙂

  38. I am in trouble. My sister just bought copies of The Shred for me and herself. I told her not to bother shipping it all the way from Texas, but she insisted. Guess I’ll have to try it now. 😉

  40. So I have officially begun my 30-Day Shred at 6:30 this evening.

    Based on all the comments on blogs everywhere, I had imagined the most excruciating pain and misery in exercising possible. I have to say, it kind of helped! It actually wasn’t as bad I had envisioned. It was hard, though, to be sure.

    And, I only did it just this evening. I am sure that tomorrow the pain will make me want to stay in bed.

    However, I am motivated that so many women are going through this together… misery has always been known for enjoying company.

    But, I do believe that we can beat this thing!

  42. Hey, me too! But exercise has no part in my reasoning. It should be a part of it, but meh… That would require a lot of energy that I don’t have right now.

    Keep it up, Melanie! I’ll be with Kate for her idea of getting shredded…

  45. I began Shred today. My arms won’t stop shaking. Its been hours. 😉 Can we really do this for 30 days? We are gonna be smokin hot if we do…did you see their abs? Ha.

    And, I can’t talk about compassion or the live video chat or their blogs bc I’ll cry for the 17th million time.