XP 30 day Shred question

[stephbfan]

I lurk on this board and I would really appreciate your advice.

Some background.

I lost about 15lbs last year by dieting and exercising. I have not been doing that great in the past months as I have not been eating the way I should. I haven't gained any weight but I just haven't lost more. I need to lose at least 20lbs more.

I take tennis lessons on the weekends. I have been doing it for about 9 months. In addition to playing tennis, they do some cardio and have us going to the soccer field and run.

Anyway, I am aware that I need to do more during the week so I thought since I don't have much time (I'm a single mom), I would try the 30 day Shred. I started the first level today and I just didn't feel it was that hard.

So my question is, should I do something that I find challenging or should I just stick to it as it is?

Do you have anything else that you can recommend that I can do if i dont have a lot of time?

I have struggled with weight my whole life (I have PCOS) and I promised myself that when I turn 30, I should be feeling pretty amazing about my self. I know it sounds silly, but giving myself a deadline is working some how. I know I'm not losing everything I want by August, but I know that making changes and being healthy makes me feel good.

[hjohnson050711]

i would say stick with it. the jillian michaels i have done in the past don't seem hard at first but then she kicks it up a notch.

i like:
killer buns & thighs - jillian michaels
chalean extreme - chalean johnson (beachbody)
yoga in general - if you have a studio near you that would be a great start
and running of course!

[iamali]

If you're looking for a video I find JM's No More Trouble Zones much more challenging than 30DS.

[stinkerbell6879]

I say stick with it and try to make it harder, by pushing more, adding heavier weight's (if you have them) and even try doing Level 1 & 2 back to back, and even going ahead to Level 3.

[stephbfan]

Jun 19, 2012 12:31:54 GMT -5 iamali said:

If you're looking for a video I find JM's No More Trouble Zones much more challenging than 30DS.

Yes, I would prefer something I could do at home while DD sleeps.
Im going to look into this.
Thanks

[stephbfan]

Jun 19, 2012 12:33:40 GMT -5 stinkerbell6879 said:

I say stick with it and try to make it harder, by pushing more, adding heavier weight's (if you have them) and even try doing Level 1 & 2 back to back, and even going ahead to Level 3.

I only have 5lbs dumbbells and I have no idea if I should be using something heavier. Im going to get 8lbs ones and see if that works better.

[stinkerbell6879]

Jun 19, 2012 12:37:33 GMT -5 stephbfan said:

Jun 19, 2012 12:33:40 GMT -5 stinkerbell6879 said:

I say stick with it and try to make it harder, by pushing more, adding heavier weight's (if you have them) and even try doing Level 1 & 2 back to back, and even going ahead to Level 3.

I only have 5lbs dumbbells and I have no idea if I should be using something heavier. Im going to get 8lbs ones and see if that works better.

I will alternate between the 5-10lb's depending on the exercise. The shoulder stuff kills me so I lower, but the back, leg's I up the weight.

[DefenseAgainstTheDarkArts22]

There are links to a TON of videos here: healthy-is-sexy.tumblr.com/post/11603294987/you-will-only-regret-the-workouts-you-dont-do

There are some Jillian Michaels, Biggest Losers, P90X, Insanity, etc.

[OrangeBanana]

I found JM 30 Day Shred pretty easy too. Try her Ripped in 30 DVD. Same concept just more variety and a wee bit more challenging.