Balcom Agency

Dear Jillian:

You impressed countless people with your 30 Day Shred. You promised results in twenty minutes (though I think we should get you a watch because the program lasts longer than twenty minutes), and you delivered (nevermind the fact that I have yet to complete the program in its entirety). And after we had all adjusted to the idea of having the life beaten out of us, you released two more programs: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism and No More Trouble Zones.

I feel like I'm fairly health conscious. I try to get in my fruits and vegg – ok, I try to eat fruit. We all know I'm not good with the veggies. I constantly remind myself to drink more water. And even on days that I really don't want to, I generally make myself workout. I'm not going to lie: when I'm huffing and puffing up a storm, it is easy for me to say that this is one of my least favorite activities. However, when I am finished, I feel grounded. I feel good that I have taken the time to do something for myself.

Last week was no exception to the above described scenario. Work felt frantic but productive, and in an effort to calm the heck down, I thought, "Self, you haven't given the new Jillian DVDs a try in awhile. Why don't you do something new?"

Jillian, my inner thighs hurt for days after those stupid plie squat jump deals. My glutes were screaming at me with every step. I'm not sure if it was the twisting planks or the standing oblique crunches, but something we did killed my abs. The best part? I say this all with love.

Thank you for reminding me that "if you want results, they're not coming for free" and that the only way to make change happen is to push myself outside of my comfort zone.

So while I may have said not-nice things to you during the mountain climbers (both on the ground and standing), I do appreciate you encouraging me to push myself. Thanks for reminding me that I'm stronger than I think I am. Your tough love is both obnoxious and refreshing. I'm glad that I've found you.

Love,
Emily