30 Day Shred: Day 6, 7, and 8

Today is my Day 8 of the 30DS.

The workout is still pushing me but I can tell my endurance is getting better and better each day.

I know a lot of people who do the 30DS complain that they have to listen to Jillian's introduction  every time they go to work out- but I know a trick that has worked for me where you can bypass all that and get straight to the workout. Right after you finish your cool down and she begins to say "You have just finished Level 1-" turn the DVD off. If you can stop it before the DVD gets to the workout menu, when you turn it on the next day it should be right where you left off. My old DVD player would actually remember your spot on DVDs after you took them out for a certain amount of time, but my BlueRay player only remembers your spot if you leave the disk in. When I do have to go through the intro, I just put the DVD on and get ready- so by the time I am set the DVD is ready to move on.

Days 6 and 7:

My weekend was a good one. The weather wasn't the best so not much fun outside, but I was able to stay under 1200 calories.. even on Sunday, when I rested and did not work out.

I've had a very good first week and am so happy I already have lost a few pounds. I have decided at Day 15 I will take photos and measurements to see if there is a difference.. and log an official 'half way' weight.

For my meals, I made a very simple, low calorie Taco Casserole that I was able to eat on through the whole weekend. I also found Fiber One's low calorie brownie/cookie snacks that are soooo good and I munch on in between meals once a day.

For other snacks I just made sure they were low calories, like an apple slice and caramel snack pack and 0 Calorie sparkling FruitWater drink by Glaceau.

I also made one of my favorite and easy peasy slowcooker Southwestern Pot Roast recipes. Simply season a roast with salt, pepper and garlic powder, place it in a slowcooker, cover it with salsa and cook it on low for about 8 hours. I can't wait to eat it tonight! I already have it cooked and waiting for me in the fridge!

Thank you, again, for reading. 'See' you soon!