tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post5978787943876332580..comments2024-03-12T01:20:45.509-06:00Comments on Anna Allen Clothing Blog: 30 day challengeAnna McClurghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02924367696371374833noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-75538759430504318362012-08-07T05:32:36.603-06:002012-08-07T05:32:36.603-06:00Hi Anna!
I, too, just decided to do 30 DS. I was ...Hi Anna!<br /><br />I, too, just decided to do 30 DS. I was a little embarrassed ordering it, but no more embarrassed than paying three times as much to bounce around in a zumba class in front of 30 other people, haha! I have done it 2x and incorporated it into my road bike routine and I have to say that I've been impressed. My wimpy arms are very sore but I'm hoping for good results! Good luck, I'll be checking in!Alisonhttp://sixgoodthings.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-31444575287309230902012-08-06T19:09:07.840-06:002012-08-06T19:09:07.840-06:00Hey Anna, your challenge reminds me of ... BGR! G...Hey Anna, your challenge reminds me of ... BGR! Go Fight Win! Sounds fantastic, by the way. I've done Jillian's DVD too, and it's an absolute killer. My advice would be to alternate between that and something else, though, to let your muscles heal between workouts.<br /><br />By the way, do you remember the excema attack I had at Wilson's Creek? It was so awful in that 105 degree humid heat and those period clothes ... ugh. When we got back, I tried some coal tar cream I bought at Target (it's available everywhere) and it worked like magic. It's very inexpensive, too. I didn't even have to use the whole jar because the rash just disappeared. <br /><br />Maybe it'll work for you.<br /><br />Hope to see you some time soon! I really miss you.<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />SilvanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-82218477634884131042012-08-06T18:17:23.618-06:002012-08-06T18:17:23.618-06:00Thank you Anna for the tip about zinc, I had never...Thank you Anna for the tip about zinc, I had never noticed you had acne but my teen daughter surely has on her forehead and we have been recommended some kind of essential oil... it could possibly work if she was regular about applying it !!! it must be tough to have both eczema and acne.<br /> <br />Sorry I had to smile about the very obvious "although I'm not overweight" you're one slim lovely lady... but of course always good to keep fit & healthy by exercising a bit. one step at a time. As for me, I came to the conclusion, you can stick to some exercises much better if you pick something youtruly enjoy. I usually swim twice a week but the pool had been closed for yearly cleaning & then we went on vacation, so I'd better go back to the swimming routine now !! thanks for the reminder !!un arc-en-ciel dans le lavabohttp://ourrainbowland.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-4502956008535918442012-08-05T09:28:48.871-06:002012-08-05T09:28:48.871-06:00Good luck! I know it can be really difficult to ke...Good luck! I know it can be really difficult to keep a working out routine in the summer. I just stopped with mine. I only run but still it's a bad break :PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346949923969455681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-38653183456012944012012-08-02T14:11:44.379-06:002012-08-02T14:11:44.379-06:00I feel your pain about the acne. I even went to t...I feel your pain about the acne. I even went to the doctor to get prescription strength topical gel and now it's even worse! I think I will start taking more zinc than what my daily multivitamin has.<br /><br />I love Jillian Michaels DVDs. The first level of the 30 Day Shred is the hardest, so if you can make it through you'll be golden! Good luck with your exercise endeavors!mr.darcy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/03083995194324949931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-17451519891160710092012-08-02T10:12:09.943-06:002012-08-02T10:12:09.943-06:00I too have given a lot of thought to how my brain ...I too have given a lot of thought to how my brain works with exercising. I realized that I need to do the majority of my workouts in classes, because if there's not a scheduled time that I have to be there, I won't do it. Luckily, my local public gym has a lot of great and cheap fitness classes throughout the week. It is more expensive than buying a DVD and exercising at home, but if that's what works for me then it's worth it. Also, I have the option to change it up there and do swimming or use the weight room. But going to classes is the only thing that worked for me long term- I'm slacking right now, but I went at least 2-3 times a week for 50 minutes religiously for a good year! For me that was an accomplishment! Best of luck finding what works for you, and thank you for getting me thinking about exercising again!Sarah Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368530855800087484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-42986580542082262312012-08-01T09:11:34.300-06:002012-08-01T09:11:34.300-06:00Nell, thanks for the encouragement! So far so good...Nell, thanks for the encouragement! So far so good! I'm terribly sore, but oddly enough, when I am doing the workout I don't feel very sore. It's just the rest of the day! <br /><br />Sarah Jane, thanks for commenting about your experience! I am thinking I'll try another workout of her's after this challenge is over. I will look into the ripped in 30 one. Thanks! I have noticed this workout definitely goes by fast. And it's not that bad when I'm doing it, but afterwards I feel sore in every part of my body. Seriously, it is hard to walk and I have to will myself to not think about it when I do! lol!Anna McClurghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924367696371374833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-694101785561222282012-08-01T08:17:30.584-06:002012-08-01T08:17:30.584-06:00I really liked the 30 Day Shred but after my dvd s...I really liked the 30 Day Shred but after my dvd stopped working I got Jillian's "Ripped in 30" which I liked a lot better - it just seemed to go by really fast (the workouts seemed shorter) and they really kicked my butt! They definitely built a ton of strength pretty quickly and I really missed working out on the days when I didn't do Ripped In 30. As soon as my baby-recovery period is up I can't wait to get back to the workouts. Good luck!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713535191616985475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-4319221622219300502012-07-30T11:55:26.629-06:002012-07-30T11:55:26.629-06:00don't feel too embarrassed. i've been doin...don't feel too embarrassed. i've been doing the brazilian booty workout from the infomercials and it's great. for the eczema, i get my skin care from nahla beauty. they have an organic eczema product called calendula sensitive cream that really works. i get bad eczema on my hands and face and it's helped a lot. i'll have to try the zinc supplement too. thanks for the tip!Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747061793897753632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-22611042086507886092012-07-30T06:51:15.111-06:002012-07-30T06:51:15.111-06:00elizabeth,
I'm glad you found the eczema tip ...elizabeth,<br /><br />I'm glad you found the eczema tip helpful! It has been such a struggle for me and honestly cannot believe it's actually healing now! As for rosacea, I haven't done a lot of research on that, so I'm not sure exactly what the best thing for it is. However, for my eczema and all of my dry skin, I have been using Vanicream, which is really thick and is not scented. I also like that it now comes with a pump, which is way better than dipping your hand in a pot of thick cream every time you have to use it! It is a great moisturizer, but it didn't heal my eczema. Also, I've been using Calmoseptine Ointment which is wonderful to add a protective layer over the skin while keeping moisture in. Hope that helps! Good luck with finding a cure for your rosacea!Anna McClurghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924367696371374833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-84446661921974748382012-07-30T02:07:01.869-06:002012-07-30T02:07:01.869-06:00Thanks for the eczema tip! Do you know any good cr...Thanks for the eczema tip! Do you know any good creams or supplements for rosacea by any chance?? I struggle with both...<br />Good luck with Jillian Michaels... :)elizabethhttp://breakfastinmoscow.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-53614740606914903672012-07-29T19:11:35.437-06:002012-07-29T19:11:35.437-06:00I did the 30 day Shred for awhile and still do it ...I did the 30 day Shred for awhile and still do it occasionally as part of my workout routine. Jillian really bothers me so after I'd done each level a few times and knew the moves, I just muted the dvd and put on music I liked.Micaelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-73077147198236844842012-07-29T15:33:22.321-06:002012-07-29T15:33:22.321-06:00Ahh!! That's the BEST part in that whole movie...Ahh!! That's the BEST part in that whole movie! Silvia is hilarious!! And Joan Fontaine has been my favorite for a long time. <br />Speaking of favorites, I know how much you love Hayley Mills (I love her too!) And I found this pattern (It's vintage, of course, and as such...out of print and unavailable.)<br />But I wanted you to see it all the same! Take a look! I'm sure I've seen her wearing something similar. I wish we could make these!... http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/McCall%27s_7052<br />Thanks for the picture! It just brightened my day!<br />aimee<br />(The Three Spinsters)SisterlyLovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05443289248928920952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-74204305264523385672012-07-29T13:03:39.227-06:002012-07-29T13:03:39.227-06:00Thank you, Katie! That is encouraging to hear you ...Thank you, Katie! That is encouraging to hear you like 30DS! It sounds so silly, but after reviewing it, looks not as crazy as I first thought. I'm excited to try something new! Good idea to switch it up every other day!Anna McClurghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924367696371374833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-87258222739766362792012-07-29T11:18:50.710-06:002012-07-29T11:18:50.710-06:00I completely understand I seem to get bored after ...I completely understand I seem to get bored after a month of doing the same workouts so my tactic is to work out at least three times a week and every day is something different including the "30 Day Shred" which I love!!:)<br />Hope you have good luck I'm right there with you on the getting off track wish you the best:)<br />Katie H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-7849404602257469972012-07-29T09:17:59.588-06:002012-07-29T09:17:59.588-06:00Thanks Elizabeth! That sounds great! I definitely ...Thanks Elizabeth! That sounds great! I definitely get tired of the person talking and I usually hate their music selection. Wish I could turn their music off! So this I think could be really good. I'll look into it. Thanks!Anna McClurghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924367696371374833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-91170903390901058142012-07-29T09:11:54.238-06:002012-07-29T09:11:54.238-06:00On the 33 odd days a year I can't get outside ...On the 33 odd days a year I can't get outside and play I do High Intensity Interval Workouts in my living room. HIIT training is basically the 30 day shred except you blast music, use an interval timer (I just pull one up online, like this one: http://www.online-stopwatch.com/interval-timer/), and have a written list to follow instead of a video. <br /><br />When 30 Day Shred gets boring you can always look into that! It has the same effect if you can push yourself. There are a million workouts online already posted, and I just pick whichever one I feel like doing, or come up with one on my own. I have a few workout playlists on 8tracks and honestly I prefer listening to music instead of someone speaking the same thing 80 times over :) <br /><br />Getting into the habit of working out consistently can be tough but it's worth it :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086027193830503146noreply@blogger.com