I need a Shred buddy

Shredded! We leave in an hour, so won't hang around but thought I'd check in - I'll be back on Monday!

Doing well guys, i must admit that I shredded tonight (level 2) but first exercise since tuesday, felt so bad that I went out for a run after and that nearly killed me .

Been a bad week with so many assignments to do, would never have two whole days off from exercise usually!

Oh well, body pump tomorrow morning and then will shred in the afternoon hopefully.

Keepcalm, sorry about the back

Me too Brian (great name btw), toast and tea will be the toasting from me though, no champagne here

Also, off topic, but getting really excited about the Royal Wedding even though when they got engaged I was completely, so what? Off to drink several a glass of champagne in their honour!

PureNewWool - that's awful. Nothing worse - just loads of water in the hope of it all ending soon!

BadPoet - just finished Day 3 round about the same time you did again, haha! Was the worst day so far - honestly had to keep on talking myself into keeping on going, think the burn is finally happening. Wasn't made any easier with 3 year old trying to take part, baby starting to get a bit gurney, and DH deciding he was going to try it as well. Big bust up half way through and DH and DD1 were taken out of the room [cgrin] Saying that, DH thinks it's really good and is now going to properly do it with me with humungous weights [cenvy]. Ache all over, and DH did reasonably suggest I make it a 90 day shred, and just do 30 days at each level if I was finding it so tough. For shame.

Just muscle ache (sheer lack of use!) but actually I've got a stomach bug now (started yesterday) so no shredding for me for a couple of days
I'm in bed with a cup of tea in front the wedding

Shredded, day 3! It was HARD today. I've decided I will NEVER EVER progress on to level 2. Level 1 forever. Now slumped in front of BBC1.

I can feel it everywhere but my thighs are still screaming.

KeepCalm - that must be hard, fingers crossed for next week

PureNewWool - How are you getting on? Do you think you have an injury or is it muscle ache?

Brianstorm - I had considered that actually - well laptop at the window. I could have some privacy behind the caravan but my kids have dug holes everywhere. There's a park opposite, I might just have a jog around and do some star jumps jumping jacks. I know it's not the magic 321 but better than nothing!

Poor you KeepCalm - I mustn't have noticed that above in the thread. Are you getting out walking or doing something light even just to enjoy the glorious weather we're all having?

BadPoet - posted within seconds of each other!! Caravan would only work if you were to turn the TV round to the window and do it outside. The shame. Am also going to have to do the Shred tomorrow morning with both DDs watching/taking part so should be fun! It's something for them to look at - it probably counts as an activity, I'm nearly sure [cgrin]

PureNewWool - come on!! You have people now watching your progress. You are meant to keep on going when you are in pain as it does something scientific to your muscles. Promise!

Brainstorm - I'm still signed off exercise on account of my back injury. Hoping to get back on it next week though.

I didn't do it yesterday It was just too painful!
TBH it still really hurts today so I'm not sure whether to try or not. I might have a go this evening

haha, x post! Woohoo!

I already know I'll be missing Sunday. I'll be in a caravan. There isn't any way it can work is there? But tomorrow, Sat and Monday all fine.

Done it! My thighs are in agony and the sideways lungy-things were very hard. But overall, I feel less nauseous & wobbly than yesterday. Is it possible to have more stamina after one session?

PureNewWool, BrianStorm - I'll be checking on you later!

Ds was v funny, joined in.

Woke up aching this morning, and thought along the lines of PureNewWool around maybe skipping a day, but to be honest, my competitive side got into stride, and I didn't want to end up behind BadPoet so I've just finished Day 2. This is honestly the first exercise I've done in a year (got pregnant round about this time last year and was studying for exams at the same time so no chance of exercise) and I am really proud of myself. Have a hen night in a month's time where we're meant to be using a hot tub - aaggh! - so that is my biggest motivation.

Report back on how you're getting on now that it's TOMORROW.

And what about the rest of my new buddies - SuperSal, BrahBrah, Maureen, Keep Calm, Pat and PureNewWool? Don't let me down now I've finally started exercising again! Although starting to find my arms are getting sore typing . Will check tomorrow again to see how you're all getting on after going to my Royal Wedding party complete with hat and Pimms finishing my Shred.

Excellent BrianStorm, we can cheer each other on. And you too PureNewWool, if you didn't manage today then we can all do day 2 tomorrow. I'm not working and have ds at home in the morning, so he's just going to have to watch or join in. Will it traumatise him to witness me turning beet red and swearing sweating?

I found the abs the hardest. But tomorrow I think I'll cope better knowing how long each section goes on.

If I say TOMORROW enough times will it actually happen?

PureNewWool - don't leave it a day - one day becomes two...

I'm still injured so a bit [cenvy] that I can't get back onto it. Just found out a friend lost 3 stone on WW and here I am taking the shape of the various easter eggs that I've eaten. Am really really hoping that my back is better by next week as I'm off work then so will have the time during the day to get into it properly.

In the meantime, I'll just cheerlead you lot - now, no excuses, get Shredding!!!

Don't have time to write very much as about to have a family BBQ but just wanted to let you know I just did Day 1 - ouch!!! Will report back later but BadPoet you've got a buddy

OH! I am in SO MUCH PAIN (first time yesterday). I'm not sure I can do it today. Even walking hurts [cblush], going downstairs is ridiculously hard. Shall I wait a day before I do the next one? OUCH [cblush][cgrin][cblush]

Oops, when I said fairly easy I meant the logistics. The workout I found HARD but doable.

Thanks for the welcomes . I've done it! Just finished day 1, level 1. Fairly easy today as I work from home - dh went off with the kids to school and I did it, I'd just had some orange juice when I got up and that's all. However I am now going to shower etc and provided I make it down the stairs I'll be starting work later than usual, however I'll be super productive & energised won't I.

It was more than 20m . is that because I did the instruction one?

PureNewWool The DVD was in the DVD case.

BrianStorm - please start tonight! We'll be day 1-ers together! I won't always be doing it in the morning.

Oh do wind your neck in woman! I've done it haven't I? Honestly, I'm in such a bad mood!

I did feel slightly better when I'd done it though. I'm ready to go again tomorrow. It's the getting back on. I haven't done it for the whole of the Easter holidays (partly because of suspected broke toe though)

So, I think the thing to remember is, don't get disheartened and dispondant if you miss a day or don't feel like. Just get right back on it.

Thanks Maureen - I think this is exactly the thread for me based on Supersalstrawberry's 'I haven't managed to shred today as I'm currently busy shovelling minstrels into my face maybe tomorrow.' Will ignore your previous 2 posts in the hope that I won't feel like that tomorrow about the whole thing. Haven't done any exercise in a year so suitably scared.