Woman Wants A Better Body

I’m turning 35 in a week. I’m embracing it. I feel more womanly and confident. Thirties is not “old.” The face you see in the mirror has never been more beautiful, and your body, even after children, is fabulous.

I have better judgement, know my body and mind better, also I’m more patient and less worried about the future. I feel much more comfortable in my own skin. I’m less afraid of being afraid.
I’m also embracing my womanhood, which allows me to connect with women and my own mother better.When I look back on the last decade, I am so excited about the amount of knowledge I gained over the last 10 years…

The years go by fast and I used to panic about getting old, but somehow 30 seems nice…Life becomes infinitely easier and more fun. YOU become smarter; sex gets better. Everything good that happens is a gift–I appreciate every great experience much more.

First Wrinkes After 30

Now wait, just wait, until the morning you see your first wrinkle, the first time you notice that the skin around your eyes crinkles just a bit and doesn’t snap back when you stretch it to put on your eye makeup. Those are body changes after 30+, but caring for skin will prolong its youthful look.

My mind has changed enormously, my body a little. I feel more “ripe”, not old. Your body can stay in great shape as long as you want to keep it that way–women doing yoga into their 60′s look great, so it’s not about feeling old or looking old, it’s more about just knowing yourself better and accepting yourself. I have better confidence now, I’m mentally more at peace, attracted to healtier men and situations. I’m happier.

I don’t feel like my youth is disappearing as much as I feel like I am blooming into the best person I can be. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
With age comes wisdom. Now I focus more on concentrating on my life and goals. I can better appreciate my strengths as well as being mature enough to recognize my weaknesses. I’m not particularily vain so I don’t really care about the physical signs but I am proud of the mental and emotional experience that I have. Simple things like having a cup of tea while reading a book, or helping other people make me happy now, while having a boyfriend or buying new shoes used to make me happy 10 years ago. Turning 40 does not scare me, it is just another number. I am happy.

How To Keep Blooming After 30

If you smoke, STOP. It’s not just for your health, it’s for your looks. Women who smoke eventually look much older than they really are. And stay out of the sun and don’t tan.

If woried about the extra pounds you should place less importance on loosing weight and more on eating healthy and exercising. My suggestion is that you get out your scale, buy a healthy eating cookbook, get on an exercise plan, and let the weight thing work itself out.

20 minutes a day and you can feel your body change, your habits evolve and your life change… After 5 days can already feel a difference in a body, it gets you into amazing athletic shape. Awesome, isn’t it?

If your goal is to lose fat and gain some muscle (as it is the fastest way to lose fat) then you should see the video below – how a girl has changed! I must say there is definitely a difference and she looks so amazing!

Jillian Michaels -- 30 Day Shred

Lionsgate 2008, DVD, $5.94

30 Day Shred by TV’s Top Trainer Jillian Michaels is an absolute butt-kicker workout DVD in 3 levels. It is like having a personal trainer. It is really easy to follow the workout but it’s not really dance moves. Understand your limits and listen to your body, but be willing to push yourself. Very challenging.

BEFORE And AFTER 30 Day Shred

That’s what all want to see. She has done a wonderful job! Watch now how did she look before the shredding and after. Her goal was healthy, strong, mental clarity/awareness and she got it!

Before

12 Weeks After

30 Day Shred

The DVD is in 3 levels. You’ll need weights for this workout.

The first level is the easiest to start with. Do one of three 20 minute workouts on that DVD every day for 30 days. I find the 30 day Shred to be extremely easy to follow, Jillian introduces a move and you do it for 40-50 seconds before switching. Jillian moves quickly to keep your heart rate up so if you’re tired, you can fall behind.

Level 2 is very difficult. If you are sitting all day long in office then after several times throughout the workout you’ll cry out in pain. Ladies over 50 and almost 100lbs overweight can do that, so you’ll too!

Level 3 keeps your intensity up. Get to level three, stay there and do all the advanced moves and buy dumbbells.

So, Can I Lose Weight?

The moves are very old school and simple but effective and you can lose up to 20 pounds in a short time. The workout will tighten your body up fast, but you probably won’t lose much weight unless you also cut back on what you eat.

If you have been doing this Jillian Michael’s 30 day Shred for a couple of months and havent seen any weight loss, start eating right. Check with your heart rate monitor how much calories you burn. If you think you should be losing more weight on Level 1, you can try the DVD with other cardio exercise so that you end up burning 500-1000 calories a day and lose more.
You’ll lose even more if go on a “cleanse” while doing this video. You can also gain some weight during the workout but it is a muscle mass as your body changes and gets fit fast.

What Do You Do After The 30 Days?

After you did level 1 for 30 days, you’ll be moving to level 2 for 30 days and then finishing with level 3. Then you’ll do 1, 2, 3 and keep rotating for 30 days to keep you body toned and in a great shape.
The 30 Day Shred gets easier after using it for a month that’s why it’s good to add some other DVD. I like Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. If used 5 times a week 30 Day Shred and Banish Fat Boost Metabolism DVDs you’ll easy consume 1200 calories a day!

Jillian Michaels -- 30 Day Shred

Lionsgate 2008, DVD, $5.94

Some More Good Alternative Fitness DVDs

It’s basically what you like more and whatever works for you. I’m not doing the same thing every day. It is great to rotate several DVDs for maximum effect and enjoy more different workouts. If you’re serious about working out from home, invest in a few dvds to keep it fresh.
Jillian’s No More Trouble Zones works all the major sets of muscles and is great for arms too. It is a good sculpting DVD.

Jillian Michaels

Lions Gate 2009, DVD, $5.99

Banish Fat Boost Metabolism that I mentioned already is full body engagement workout, and some serious core work mid-way through -- big calorie burner. Lose 5 pounds per week.

Jillian Michaels

Lions Gate 2009, DVD, $5.99