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Katy, Texas
Married to Adam for 7 years and we have three beautiful children, Mason & Taylor and Peyton. I'm a stay at home mom and feel so blessed to spend each day investing in their lives.
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Sunday, May 9, 2010

30 Day Shred Challenge Recap - Before & After

As I began writing this post, it dawned on me that I hadn't worked out yet today. Yesterday, I took the day off because I figured my body needed some rest and it was well deserved after 30 days of consecutive working out. So before I finished uploading the pictures, I stopped what I was doing and did the Shred. I know I didn't have to, but I wanted to. Can you believe that, I wanted to.

That being said, I have a few thoughts on my 30 Day Shred Challenge. Going into this challenge, I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. Even though there were moments I wanted to quit and pass out, I always felt great after each workout. I like the feeling of the sore pain. I guess I'm crazy. I hate the burn I feel as I'm working out, but love the feeling of achy muscles. To me, that means I'm in need for improvement and I'm on the right track.

After some positive feedback and the fact that curiosity gets the best of all of us, I have decided to show the before and after pictures. The before pictures are hard for me to post, but I see the difference and if it gives someone the motivation to be healthy, then that is all that counts.

Here are my stats:
Total Weight Lost: 5 lbs
Total Inches Lost off my Waist: 4 inches
Total Inches Lost off my Hips: 3 inches

I plan on continuing this process and hope to alternate the Shred, Running and I plan on attempting Jillian Michael's Yoga. I've never done Yoga before, but I have heard really good things about Jillian's Yoga DVD.


Day 1 - Before








Day 30 - After








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8 comments:

S, J, B, & S said...

Tabaitha!! The before and after pics are amazing ... you look awesome! And I think you might have convinced me to do The Shred once we get back from vacation. I have 10 lingering pregnancy pounds and now that Sutton is 15 months old, it is TIME to get rid of them! HA! Way to go!!! I am inspired! :)

Steffens Family said...

Congrats - you look great! You've inspired me to try the Shred. I started about two weeks ago and was shocked how hard workout 1 felt the first day. I have kept it up, not every day but at least on the days I don't run!

katy said...

Congratulations!!!

Southern Mom Finds said...

Wow! Yes, thanks for posting pics. I definitely needed that after skipping yesterday. Can't wait for day 5!

leah m c said...

wow!! Really see the difference and your dedication really paid off!! Great job and congrats!

Kristen said...

you look so good!!

Pemberton Family said...

You look great. I have not commented in awhile but I was reading your blog every few days just to see how the shred was going. I love reading updates about working out and running. They are some of my favorite blogs! You can really tell a difference too and your stomach looks fantastic (and you have had 2 kids!!). Thanks for being brave and posting them. We all need to celebrate our bodies and you had the guts to do it!

Unknown said...

Geez, I knew you looked good, but that's such a huge difference in just a month! I'm proud of you :)