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Ok, I figured you might want a little update on how this Jillian Michaels' stuff is going so far and this is kind of my theme song right now.  Let's just pretend that it's not talking about relationships and just focus on the "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" part.  First of all...who doesn't love Kelly?  Second of all...if these work outs don't kill me, I'll definitely be stronger!

Third...I'm kind of loving this Jillian Michaels stuff right now.  I'm almost finished my 3rd week, which is my first week of Level 2.  I love/hate level 2.  I find myself yelling, pulling faces, and wanting to cry because it burns so badly at times.  That, of course, means I love it.  I was loving level 1, but definitely feeling ready to start level 2 when I did...even if I was a little nervous about it.  I've been kind of, but not totally, following the free meal plan that was set up for me on the website, and it's been pretty good.  I'm learning a lot.

I kind of thought that I knew what was healthy and what wasn't, but honestly...I had no idea what to eat, so I'm loving the meal plans, and I'm loving being able to budget my calories.  I don't follow the meals to the T, and I've probably only made a few of her dinners, but they all look delish!  I'm keeping to the calorie budget though.  I eat most of the breakfasts and lunches, because they're quick, easy, and super yummy.  I'm mostly learning that fresh fruits and veggies are actually really good, and you can eat a lot more of them for less calories.  Who knew??  I did have a rough couple of days during my "girly time" (too much information??)  because I really just wanted to eat junk!  And then when I finally gave in and did eat a little junk, I felt super guilty.  Oy!

I'm learning that it's ok to have a treats here and there.  I'm seriously just learning a lot about making healthy choices, and that's really what I wanted.  I feel like I maybe should have known these things before 30?  Good thing I still have a few more months until then!  I love that Jillian describes losing weight as math, not "magic".  If you consume more than you burn, you will gain.  If you consume less than you burn, you will lose.  If you consume as much as you burn, you will maintain.  I love that it's not dieting, because I don't believe in that.  My goal is mostly to lose inches and tone up.  I love that I'm already noticing little differences in my body, and I'm excited to see what happens in the next few weeks.  I love that I'm noticing a difference in how I feel.  Drinking more water, and eating more fresh foods really makes a difference!  I'm nearly halfway done my little experiment, of sorts, and I'll tell you right now...I'm definitely not going to stop.