I was pretty much dreading today’s workout because I knew that it was going to be A LOT of work. But as all workouts are, they are work. It’s work that I’m not used to doing on a daily basis. My body feels sore, and for the past 2 days, I’ve felt like a sore mess. Maybe it’s actually working? Maybe! After work I headed over to Target to buy Jillian Michaels’ No More Trouble Zones DVD, 2 – 2 lbs dumbells and a new sports bra. I don’t know what it is but I like working out in a sports bra. It makes me feel a bit more motivated because I can see my gross muffin top. Sorry, TMI, I know, haha. Just had to put it out there. Gotta be comfortable right?
Anyway, the No More Trouble Zones workout is twice as long as the 30 Day Shred workout, and a crazy intense workout. The workout consists of a 5 minute warm up, followed by 6 circuits, totalling 40 minutes, ending with a cool down. The 6 circuits target different areas. Jillian’s workouts are really efficient because she stresses the fact that you can’t just work arms and expect to see results. You need to combine it with something else. So doing a squat exercise with the combination of working out your arms helps burn more fat. Some of the circuits were killer to me because my knees aren’t so great, but I got through it using a couch pillow for cushion. At least I got through the entire workout right? By the way, here’s The 30 Day Slimdown with Jillian Michaels’ Plan if you decide you want to challenge yourself too!
If you didn’t think I wasn’t more obsessed with Jillian, I am also a member of her website, JillianMichaels.com. Today’s email was really inspiring, and was about having the right attitude to reach my weight loss goals. In the email she mentions this:
Having the right attitude is so important because thought is behavior. The power of the mind is total — the way you think about yourself manifests as your reality. We all know how easily negative thoughts can lead to lack of confidence, hopelessness, and depression. You’ve heard about self-fulfilling prophecy, right? Well, if you tell yourself that you’ll always be fat or you’ll never find happiness, chances are you’ll end up fat and unhappy. Hey, it makes sense.
I totally agree. I think one of the reasons why I’ve been kind of yo-yo-ing is because I just didn’t have the right attitude towards it. I am definitely working on having a positive attitude in all facets of my life — although it is definitely a challenge for me. But I think it not only works for fitness goals, it works for any goal, even if it’s not related to fitness or health.
My name is Susan. When you think 'fitness' you think exercise and sweating. But there is more to life than that. Eating mindfully and being happy is also important. That is what this blog is all about. 
