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I need a Shred buddy

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Brahbrah · 20/03/2011 13:49

I had a Shred buddy but she knackered her knees. It turns out I have no self-motivation at all as I haven't done it once since she stopped.

Anyone looking at a neglected copy of the 30 Day Shred and want to buddy up? We had managed to get to day 10 and had just moved up to level 2 when we stopped, but I'm happy to start again at day 1.

Not much required, just a daily check in to say, 'yep, done it for today, how about you?'

Whaddya say?

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TuttiFrutti · 15/04/2011 11:20

PattheHammer - no, you are super-fit! 5/6 classes at gym and running 4K twice a week???!

I tried the Shred yesterday for the first time at level 1 and I found it HARD. And I have been going to the gym 3 times a week since January, so thought I was reasonably fit, but obviously not. But planning to try again this afternoon if I can fit it in, so I'll be interested to see if it feels any easier today.

I can already feel the difference in my bottom - or "glutes" as gym people always say - so that's encouraging!

supersalstrawberry · 15/04/2011 11:20

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PatTheHammer · 15/04/2011 08:20

Hi ladies, I have a query about shred.
I did my first day at L1 yesterday and tbh I didn't find it that tough. I did all the Nat exercises (except push-ups that I did half full ones and half on knees). I don't ache and I wasn't really out of breath from the cardio.
Now, I'm not super-fit or anything but I have been doing 5/6 exercise classes at the gym since february and I have struggled with lots of the stuff at circuits in particular. However my instructor for circuits and boot-camp is a complete sadist and makes us do hundreds of burpees,crunches, squats and jumping jacks every week so I think my body has got used to a certain level. I also run about 4K twice weekly, but I do find running a real challenge.

Anyway, I bought the DVD to do on the evenings that I am not at the gym so I plan to do it 4 times a week to help tone up my mid-section, especially lower abs which are stubbornly refusing to get in line! The only move that I felt difficult was the reverse crunch, and I have always found this pretty painful I think due to issues with my stomach muscles caused by having DS 2 years ago.

So, my question is i guess can I just move on to level 2 stright away? Does it still work like that or are you meant to do a set number of days at each level? Should i just stick with level 1 for a few more days with perhaps heavier weights (only used 1kg). Or maybe do a few days of level 2 and switch back to level one for a bit of variety?
I don't really understand how it works, do you HAVE to do 10 days on each level or something?

btw, you all seem to be doing really well, especially those that have just started with this and not really used to exercise. If I hadn't been going to these classes recently I think this DVD would have killed me, so fair-play!

supersalstrawberry · 14/04/2011 23:10

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supersalstrawberry · 12/04/2011 19:16

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MaureenMLove · 12/04/2011 17:03

LOL! When I told DH I was about to start my Shred as soon as I'd had a wee, he looked at me like Hmm! Grin

There's lots like that! Grin

supersalstrawberry · 11/04/2011 20:04

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TrinityIsABunnyMunchingRhino · 11/04/2011 19:35

I have the dvd, I was so motivated but the first time I did it I nearly threw up and that was just the first 6 minutes Blush

then that evening I was floored by some awful head cold thing and I've never done it again

KeepCalmAndCarryOnMNing · 11/04/2011 19:34

Boo, woke up feeling ill this morning so will need to delay my re-start.

chocolateshoes · 11/04/2011 19:30

its not fair!!!! Have ordered DVD and am waiting for it to arrive so I can get started and am beginning to quite nervous reading all your posts! DH is away this week so it would be ideal for me to get started without an audience..

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Brahbrah · 10/04/2011 18:59

Well, you can have a free pass for today, but I want to see you shredding tomorrow, broken toe or no Wink

Seriously though, that sounds painful. I hope you're not too damaged and it's just a lot of bruising.

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MaureenMLove · 10/04/2011 18:11

Umm, Houston, we have a problem!

I appear to have broken my toe! Well, I don't know for sure. Not sure whether to bother with the hospital really. They won't do much.

I was helping DH put a new top on the garden table and the wrought iron side fell down and landed on my flip flopped feet! Swelling and much pain at the moment, so I'll have to give it a miss today, I think.

KeepCalmAndCarryOnMNing · 10/04/2011 15:45

I've well and truly fallen off the shredding routine now. I can also blame a wee tipple or two this weekend! Plan to start with renewed vigour tomorrow. The first of the many summer parties I wanted to get in a bit better shape for is next Saturday, so I think I need a miracle, never mind a week's shredding!!!

MaureenMLove · 10/04/2011 15:13

I've had a rest on Friday and Saturday. Although, if I'm honest, Friday was due to too much wine, too soon and Saturday was out, since I'd been gardening all day and asleep by 7pm!

Right now, tonight is debatable! Just come in from the garden again and my back is killing me!

Fear not though, I am determined to loose the flab! Grin

Keep going girls! Summer is clearly, well and truely on it's way!

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Brahbrah · 10/04/2011 15:09

Oops, not doing a very good job of keeping this thread going. I've shredded this morning, level 2 is not getting any easier, tho that's probably because I've been rubbish at getting round to it. I'm considering giving DH the authority to make me do it in the evening. Drastic step, I know.

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supersalstrawberry · 09/04/2011 00:21

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geordieminx · 08/04/2011 16:56

((((((bounds into shred thread)))))))

Shreded this morning, and in anticipation of tonights gin fueled piss up am about to shred again.

Will polish halo also!

MaureenMLove · 07/04/2011 21:49

Just checking in. Shred done, eyelids shutting!

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Brahbrah · 07/04/2011 07:03

Finally managed it last night, albeit with a 20 minute break in the middle when dd2 woke up. Just as well she did as I think the window cleaner knocked while I was up there and I'd have had to open the door all redfaced and sweaty.

C25K looks great, I'm a bit housebound in the evenings at the moment (see above re dd2) but maybe when she's settled down I might give it a go.

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supersalstrawberry · 06/04/2011 20:05

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TorianaTollywobbles · 06/04/2011 20:04

Sal, you should be fine on rug on wooden floor, that's how I do it!

Feeling guilty cos I haven't done tonight, been really busy since getting home from work and had a late tea. Usually do after dd has gone to bed, cos I work 7am to 4pm.

Ah well, back on it tomorrow.

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Brahbrah · 06/04/2011 20:03

Missing a day is ok I think. It's like dieting, as long as you get back on it, and don't decide that you've failed and give up on the whole thing, then it still works out in the long run.

I have a fairly thick rug on a wooden floor and it's fine. I used tins of tomatoes for a while, but if you stick with it I'd recommend getting weights. Workout 1 doesn't need much space but there's a bit of flinging yourself around on workout 2, I can just about stay on my rug.

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supersalstrawberry · 06/04/2011 19:59

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Brahbrah · 06/04/2011 19:59

Oh, that was to supersal. Right, I'll be getting on with it shortly. See you all on the other side.

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