Workout Review - Ripped in 30

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I have had a few people ask me about my workout routine lately so I wanted to share a review. [Opinions are my own and everyone is different - some workouts aren't for everybody!] I typically workout five days a week, sometimes 6. I sometimes even workout twice a day. Before you think I'm crazy let me remind you that you've all seen pictures of me or know me in person: I'm not a skinny girl.  I disgust myself, if I'm being honest.  I have to workout to save myself from hating myself. I'm working on my eating habits, too, and Weight Watchers and Advocare have helped (review coming on Friday!), so hopefully I'll at least like myself soon. (No, that was not an invitation to a pity party.) Anyway. I honestly like to start my day with a quick workout and when I have the time and energy I'll workout after work.  Most people can't stick to a workout routine for long periods of time. I can because I honestly like it. I've been working out my whole life and the only periods of time that I don't is due to sickness. I also love to workout in the mornings because Teddy is so fun and keeps me smiling. He's a great workout buddy! After work workouts consist of:

• Running (outside when it's nice, inside at my work's gym during the winter) for about three or four miles. Oh and by "running" it's more of a slow jog because I'm a chubster
• Boxing: I love to hit and kick the crap out of a heavy bag - it's seriously the BEST stress relief!!!
• P90X
• Insanity if my knees aren't bugging me
• Something I've pinned on Pinterest

Keep in mind I workout after work at most three times per week. It's been less recently due to a hectic schedule and addressing invitations (22 more to go!!!)

In the mornings, though, I need something quick just to get me going for the day, especially if I know that I can't workout after work. I need a nice sweat session, if you will. 

Enter Jillian. I will say that I do not like her 30-Day Shred program. It's just not enough for me. I own it but don't really find it challenging. That's just me, though.  (If you want it let me know and I'll mail it to you.) Her Ripped in 30, though, that's a great workout for me.

When I first got it I did a workout here and there and liked it, but in January I wanted to really do the prescribed program for four weeks.  I thought that it was awesome. I didn't measure myself before or after, but I know I slimmed down because my jeans fit me better. I also lost about three pounds.  Most importantly, I felt better. No, it's not a drastic change, but it worked for me in terms of giving me a good sweat, getting me going for the day, and quickly making me feel better about myself.  I'm now doing Jillian's 6-Week 6 Pack DVD in the mornings, interchanging with Mary Hellen Bowers' Ballet Beautiful every other day. Both are great workouts, too! I may switch back to Ripped in 30 once my 6 weeks are up. I also heard that P90X now has a 30-minute version. I may save up and buy that, too!

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Do you workout in the mornings? Do you have any DVDs that you like? Please share!