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OMG (as the young people say) - I've just been shredded

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loler · 18/01/2011 20:19

When will I ever learn not to follow the MN trend setters? Seem to have lost the thread that recommended the 30 day shred but wanted to share my pain.

I've just finished the first run through of the DVD. I'm in need of a bath to help stop the shaking, a glass of wine to ease the stress and emergency chocolate.

Thanks to whoever it was that pointed out the Davina weights in Argos, and not so many thank yous to whoever it was that said 2Kg weights were the best. Started off with Davinas 1.5 ones - after 20 seconds moved down to the .68 ones (and my arms are still recovering!).

I'm hoping that someone will come along and tell me to keep with the programme - are the results worth the pain?

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loler · 20/01/2011 16:42

lol - at phoning anything in!!

Thanks - looking forward to tomorrow Hmm

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SingingSands · 20/01/2011 15:35

I have also joined the shreddies cult! Today is day 9 and I've not missed a day. I use the davina 0.68 weights too and have no intention of increasing them, I want to be toned, not look like Arnie!

I promise it does get easier, not "easy". I am on level 1 and don't intend to go up a level for at least a month!

My motivation is that I am going to 3 family weddings this year. When I'm grunting my way through the side leg lunges I focus on looking kick-ass in my gorgeous new dress!

Oh, unexpected bonus of push ups - improved boobage! Chest has definately been lifted!

Keep going! Don't phone it in!

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loler · 20/01/2011 15:28

Right - just done day 3 and it's getting harded. My calves are burning when doing the butt kicks and jump rope - Some one please tell me that they will stop burning tomorrow!

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loler · 18/01/2011 21:30

complete agony in a handy plastic box

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JetSetWilly · 18/01/2011 20:45

Ok who would like to explain this shredding to me Grin

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loler · 18/01/2011 20:40

I'd use it as work avoidance for an essay (hate essays!)

Natalie's legs are like tree trunks - so much muscle!

DH is away for a week - so if I keep this up, by the time he gets back my jelly belly will be a six pack then? Or at least like tough jelly?

Also hate the push ups - I've never ever been able to do them.

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orangina · 18/01/2011 20:28

I have done it not very consistently for about a week now (ie, about 7-8 times over about two weeks), and I felt exactly like you after the first time. I felt sick, my legs were trembling, I couldn't move for days afterwards......

But it does get better. When I did it about 4 days in a row, I started to notice in the texture of my tummy (sorry, tmi maybe, but it does have a certain, ahem, blamanche quality to it.... ugugugugugug.....), and my trousers felt marginally looser. I have been tied up w coursework over the past 4-5 days, and wish I could just find the time to do it every evening, as I think it is quite good, it doesn't take long, and while I don't actually enjoy doing it, I do feel as though it is going to do some good.

Haven't started to do the exercises like Natalie yet though (!!!), or moved up to level 2. I am a chicken and need to manage to do at least a few press ups (the worst bit about the whole thing) before I move up....

Stick with it! Am hoping others will come along soon and be all gung ho and supportive about it too, and perhaps shame me into starting again.....

(peers back into essay due in 36 hours)

LindaLaHughes · 18/01/2011 20:25

Ha ha I've just done day one too. I don't feel as bad as you, but a little lie down may be in order. Well done. I'm all pleased with myself. Keep with the programme girl the results will be worth it!! Grin Grin Grin

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