Well, last night I joined Jillian Michaels website. Yes, it does cost a little more than SparkPeople, but I thought maybe having other people who like Jillian as much as I respect her will help me. I also think that having Jillian there reminding when I start to think I am going to fall off the wagon.

On Jillian's website one of the message boards mentioned Jillian Michaels School of Fitness. I read a little more about it and decided this may be what I have been looking for. I know I have tried about a million different ideas of how I will keep myself motivated. This is one that I actually understand and makes a lot of since to me. It is not about counting stickers and all that jazz. It is all about grades. That is something I understand and strive for. I remember when I graduated from college I was so sad that I wasn't going to get a grade any more. Granted, these grades are going to be harder to earn than any other class I have taken.

Here is the curriculum - I am planning to participate in as much as I can.

Weekly Assignment: Listen to Jillian's weekly Podcast (I already listened to this week's podcast, and have many in reserve. I may even put them on my iPod to listen at the gym or on my drive to work.)

Daily Assignment: Today's Work Out (Everyday a new workout is listed on my start page.)

Extra Credit:
1. Research a topic in the Archive (still have to figure out where this is)
2. Do 30 - 40 minutes additional cardio (got this done today)

Study Group: Find a Buddy, Communicate & Post (have yet to find a buddy, there are a few people in Marion that I may try to join)

Math: BMI, Calorie Calculator, Caloric Percentages (didn't track calories, but recalulated my BMI (31.5) with my new height- apparently I shrank from the last time I was at the doctor.)

Extracurricular: Set a short term, Mid term & Long term goal and reward. Make it fun!

TEST: Friday weigh in! Let's see how much you really learned -


-3 to 5 pounds = A+
-2 pounds =A
-1 pounds = A-
-0 pounds = B (Review and Retest Next Week)
+1 pounds = C (Did you forget to study?)
+2 pounds = D (Did you cheat?)
+3 pounds = F (It's okay, but time to go back to basics)

Weekly Homework: The Biggest Loser Couples Episode

Show & Tell: Post some of your favorite tips, tricks, recipes, and successes! Tell something you have learned from Jillian, and about yourself this week.

Finally something I understand- GRADES!!!!!

My grade for today: C as of right now.
- got 20 mins of cardio in
-have not gotten my other workout in
-watched biggest loser
-listened to Jillian's podcast
-didn't track my calories
-have not set my various goals
-did recalculate my BMI