Shred

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Last Friday I started the Jillian Micheals 30 day shred  because I was craving something different and a few of my friends were doing it. Meg is doing rather well and is the one who convinced me to give it a go. I had been doing a 60 minute ballet DVD in the mornings for the past 2 weeks, 20 minutes > 60 minutes any day! However, I think the only way I survived the first few days of the shred is because of those ballet workouts. 

The first day of the shred got me sweating, but it wasn't too bad. Then I woke up the next day and I am pretty sure that my limbs quit my body. I just completed day 5 and either I am getting better, or am starting to block out pain expertly. Also, I am a freak who likes to work out before work. I don't get it, I hate getting up early, but I would rather just get the workout over with. Bonus: releasing endorphins before work helps me actually do work instead of plotting evil things against my coworkers.  

In other news: I cooked a lot over the weekend, but most importantly taught myself how to make strawberry jam! I don't even like jelly/jam that much, unless it is homemade (I have high maintenance taste buds). So yeah, look forward to lots of foodie posts and whatnot. 

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Shirt, Blazer, Skirt, Shoes, & Belt-Modcloth
Necklace-Forever 21
Purse & Earrings-Urban Outfitters
Hoop Earrings-c/o Anjolee

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  1. Courtney ErinAugust 20, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I love the 30 day shred (I usually do it 2-3 time a year) but I definitely know what you mean about your limbs quitting your body! I've never been able to master the pre-work workout...but working out is the first thing I do after work because I also just want to get it over with and I know if I wait even 10 minutes after I get home I just won't do it.

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  2. Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails)August 20, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I prefer working out in the morning too and just getting it out of the way! Lately I have been having trouble with getting up early though, dang baby.

    I like this look, very professional!

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  3. two birdsAugust 20, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    i have wondered about those shred videos. i run in the summers, but in the winter, i need to mix it up a bit. maybe i will try this! i also need to work out in the morning. i am so tired by the time i get home that i don't want to do anything!

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  4. tiphoricAugust 20, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    I did the 30 Day Shred a year or so ago & never finished it! I liked it though. I think I just got bored.

    You're making me feel bad because I haven't worked out consistently since maybe...June. & I am paying the price.

    I found Insanity not long ago & was supposed to be starting it soon. I want to prepare myself first though because I watched the first few videos & I was like :O

    Also you look really cute in these pictures.

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  5. RachelAugust 20, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    That's amazing! Good for you! I started doing yoga again (of course in the privacy of my own home). I wish I could do a P90x or the 30 day shred but I have the worst knees. Keep us posted on how it goes! I'm excited for foodie posts ::claps like an excited teenager::!! Oh, and that outfit is so stinkin' cute!

    xo
    Rachel

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  6. A Very Sweet BlogAugust 20, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Jillian, doesn't play! I had one of her workouts before and boy was I worn out. HAHAHA I haven't heard of Shred, so thanks! Working out prior to work is good. I bet it gets you going. I would work out after and be super tired. But of course I did have to be at work for 5:45am so getting up even earlier wasn't an option. Great outfit Sara! It looks great on you.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  7. ellieAugust 20, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    I dunno if I'd be much good at it. I just try to keep that heart rate up 30 minutes a day.

    I so love your hair.

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  8. ivyAugust 20, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    I have no idea what the shred is..I'm thinking it my scare me.

    OK..I'll go google it now.

    Great outfit!

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  9. mazzymayAugust 20, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Love the hairdo..so cool! Can't wait for the foodie posts!!

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  10. Cafe FashionistaAugust 21, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I have heard that the Shred is awesome - I have to think about adding it to my weekly workout routine.

    Lately I have been doing the Julianne Hough dance workouts, Element Ballet Conditioning w/ Elise Goulan, and Ballet Beautiful.

    P.S. You look so professional in this outfit - a bit like Melanie Griffith in 'Working Girl'. I think it's the blazer. Love it!! :)

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  11. WoodsAugust 21, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Hey me and tiff did the 30 day shred but i never finish because I got LAZY! I'm pretty mad at myself now because I didn't finish I just kinda give up. but i would love to get back to it and take it seriously Jullian Micheal is a breast and i love her haha Anyways good luck sara and i really like your outfit so cute your blazer is a dream love the color

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  12. FrancesAugust 22, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    That blazer looks awesome on you. Like the fancy look :)

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