[011] Mid-week Check-In

Dear Jillian Michaels,

I love and hate you at the same time.

You have managed to kick my ass for 20 minutes a night for the past two weeks with 30 Day Shred. For 20 minutes, I am huffing, puffing, grunting and occasionally collapsing from the pain. I've wanted to stop the DVD and tromp upstairs with a pout on my face. I've wanted to scream obscenities at you -- "Why the fuck are you so crazy, woman?!" -- while sweat droplets fly off of my forehead. I've wanted to just give in, put your DVD away and go back to the gym, where I can watch TV without your voice telling me that you want me to feel like I'm dying at the end of the work out.

I haven't done any of those things, because quite frankly, I think I love you.

You have managed to kick my ass for 20 minutes a night for the past two weeks with 30 Day Shred. For 20 minutes, I am huffing, puffing, and occasionally collapsing from the pain. Every burn in my leg, every sweat droplet that pours down reminds me that I am only getting stronger. I can feel the muscles in my arms, legs, and abs burning and working and though I'm not dropping the weight like I'd like, I can feel my body changing. I am sleeping deeper and better and waking up with more energy than before. I'm recommending your DVD to anyone who listens; it's much cheaper than a gym membership and only takes a measly 20 minutes a day. I could spend those 20 minutes reading celebrity gossip while watching The Golden Girls, but instead, I make the choice to work out with you, Anita, and Natalie. I may not lose 20 lbs in 30 days like your DVD claims, but I feel so much better.

So thank you, Jillian Michaels, for kicking my butt each night. I plan on purchasing your other DVDs and using 30DS whenever I can.

Sincerely,

Tritia