What is this, a pirate ship??

On Monday I started level two of Jillian's 30-Day Shred. I have never spent so much time in plank position during a 20-minute period. From "walking push-ups" to a burpee-type move to an entire minute in plank position for an ab exercise, my arms and shoulders are spent by the end of this workout. Spent doesn't even seem to be an accurate description - more like FLAT BROKE! Couple that with a lot of planking at yoga tonight and it's really a hot mess.

Despite the increased difficulty in level two, I really like it. I have to do some modifiers but I'm hoping that in another day (or two, or three) or so I'll be able to do more of the advanced moves. I have to keep reminding myself that I felt this way at the beginning of level one as well so I just need to stick with it. It's not going to get easier..........I'm just going to get better ;)

After Friday's workout I'll be exactly half-way done with the 30 days and I'm mildly considering taking my measurements. I'm kind of afraid to in case I don't see shrinkage where I want it. I'd hate to get discouraged, although that may be impossible considering the miracle that is occurring already in my upper body. I've got a couple more days to think about it so we'll see how I feel then. Not too worried about hitting the scale since I totally stalk my weight everyday - I'm down a couple pounds, not sure why. Shouldn't I go up a bit with all this rockin' muscle I'm building? Ha! Anyway, just wanted to post a quick update. I think I've said this before, but I'll say it again: Jillian Michaels = Legit.