Better Body Goals-Accountability Thread

[Mermaid Saphira]

Thank <3 I really do love my curves, but I want them to be just a little smaller. It would definately make me feel better and look better to

[Mermaid Syrena]

Have you tried Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred? It's crazy intense- but just around 20 minutes long- and it worked great for me when I was on it. I hear it does its job of tightening curves!

[Mermaid Saphira]

No, but I will be sure to look into it. I've been researching into this "smoothie diet" I found in Woman's World Magazine. I thought that and a bit of cardio, maybe some pilates, etc, would work best.

[Mermaid Varshana]

HOLY DANGEROUS CURVES, BATMAN.

[Mermaid Syrena]

Yeah. I'm no coach-- but having had extensive experience dabbling in different forms of exercise, getting to know different people etc-- I think your focus should mainly be a little bit of toning! Pilates would do that for you at a slower, more easy pace. 30 Day Shred and any sort of calisthenic exercise or weightlifting would get you there faster, and clean eating is a must.
Go, you! I'd say you have more than half of the battle won already!

[Mermaid Saphira]

^ Well thank you for the insight, I will be sure to look into it more. You have exactly what I'd like to do in mind

@Kakarotte: Hahaha, thanq

[Mermaid Saphira]

Okay, so, Jillian's 30 day Shred....

Video 1: Level 1, repeat for 10 days...


Video 2: Level 2, repeat for 10 days...


Video 3: Level 3, repeat for 10 days...
(apparently this one isn't on youtube)

Jillian was always a little intimedating to me >.> lol

[Mermaid Syrena]

Well done on tracking down her 1st 2 videos, lol. That was fast work. You CAN find the 3rd one... through other means, if you know what I mean. It's not very hard.

I PROMISE you that by Day 4, you will feel like dying and you will possibly be in crippling pain. Push through, though. Once you break through the Day 4/5 plateau, you'll find you're actually getting into the swing of things. Just keep reminding yourself that it's only 20 minutes-- 20 measly minutes!-- of your day. Yes I agree that Jillian IS intimidating, but that's just cuz she kicks butt. And you'll find she's actually quite motivational. <3

Keep me posted with your progress, hon! I'm looking forward to hearing all about it!

[Mermaid Saphira]

I'm going to need some decent work out clothes. To Kohl's!!! *superman lunge* lol. I'll be sure to let you guys know how everything turns out!

[ShyMer]

I assume this hasn't been left here yet...





and this handy english lesson/workout video





You're welcome.

[Mermaid Saphira]

Major headache, I had to skip through most parts of the last one xD

[SeaGlass Siren]

I assume this hasn't been left here yet...





and this handy english lesson/workout video





You're welcome.

Oh my god I've seen that one!! XD

Take anything you want, I was robbed by two men, hasta la vista baby and this other one but I don't remember xD

[Mermaid Saphira]

At what time do you thin it is best to workout? In the morning or in the evening?
I've read that workingout in the morning will 'create' a faster metabolism, burning more calories throughout the day. But, I've also read that workingout in the evening burns off calories you've consumed during the day and tends to be the easiest time for people to work into their schedule.

[ShyMer]

I've heard that working out too late in the evening might make it difficult to sleep for some people. I don't have that problem most of the time, but it may be something to consider.

[Mermaid Saphira]

I don't have that problem either, usually puts me to sleep if anything else xD

[Mermaid Varshana]

At what time do you thin it is best to workout? In the morning or in the evening?
I've read that workingout in the morning will 'create' a faster metabolism, burning more calories throughout the day. But, I've also read that workingout in the evening burns off calories you've consumed during the day and tends to be the easiest time for people to work into their schedule.

Studies are showing that there is little evidence that it matters when you eat or exercise, except for your first meal, which should be eaten within a couple of hours of waking. I usually exercise in the evening. Calories in, calories out. It matters more WHAT you're doing and eating rather than WHEN.

I just wanna say that I ate a spinach salad with soy chicken, carrots, radishes, turkey bacon and raspberry vinaigrette, and it was a mouth orgasm O.O

[deepblue]

I prefer to work out in the morning. I wake up, drink a huge glass of water, then eat breakfast- which for me is citrus fruit and raw almonds (mornings and me don't get along, in any way and if I eat anything cooked at all as my first meal, my stomach hates me for it lol), enough to satisfy me- and then wait about 30 minutes and work out. The rest of my day I'm using endorphins and I'm energized.

If I work out at night, I'm all endorphins rushing around with nowhere to go, and hungry because I'm in bed instead of giving my body the calories and nutrients it needs to build the bone and muscle that just got worked out.

Also, it's SO good to see so many new people showing up in this thread!

[SeaGlass Siren]

I work out in the morning. Eat a big big breakfast and eat small meals throughout the day

[Mermaid Saphira]

Okay guys! I've got to dig up my weights and find my gym clothes in the laundry hamper, then I'm going to go ahead and try this Jillian's 30 day shred thing. Pray that the exersise gods and mercy on me! xD

[deepblue]

I look forward to your reports! I'd love to hear how it works for you.

I'm happy- my mom was here today and she pointed out that I'm looking very trim and fit. Right on. I have so far to go. I look great in clothes, but I want to look great nekkid. lol