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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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Brahbrah · 06/04/2011 19:57

Me too! I've done race for life a few times but never managed to run the whole thing, so the idea of 25K seems madness. Though I guess it's only about half a marathon. How are you finding it?

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KeepCalmAndCarryOnMNing · 06/04/2011 19:56

Gah, I haven't done it today. Didn't manage to get up at ridiculous o'clock. And I have an excuse ready before you tell me I've still got time - I have exams in a few weeks, and I need to revise in the evenings after work and after DS in bed so really can't take any time out from that tonight. However, I have made DH promise to kick me out of bed in the morning so I can crack on. Will missing a day make Day 3 harder?

Welcome, supersal. Brahbrah - good luck with it tonight!

MaureenMLove · 06/04/2011 19:55

I've got an evening to myself too. Dinner done for all and both family members out until 10'ish.

Trouble is, truely shit day and work and I've just poured a glass of extremely strong red wine! Grin Will not let the side down though. I can't yet see any results, but even my tummy is hurting now, so I am encouraged and positive!

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Brahbrah · 06/04/2011 19:20

Right, I have an evening by myself, so really have very little excuse. I'll just get my dinner (and let it digest...) and I'll be on it!

supersal - does C25K mean you're running about 25 kilometres after only 4 weeks training??

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MaureenMLove · 06/04/2011 18:08

Yoohoo! Grin Someone else we know, will be joining very shortly! Wink

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MaureenMLove · 05/04/2011 22:05

I'm done. Did 20 mins, which amounted to 3 of my circuits. Going to push for a 4th tomorrow night, I think.

TorianaTollywobbles · 05/04/2011 20:05

I know, Keepcalm, am wanting to lose a bit of weight as well as get fitter, but am still eating too much! Feel constantly hungry at work all day, wish I could find something that filled me up and was healthy.

Is nice not to ache for the first time in a few days, but now am worried I'm not working hard enough!

KeepCalmAndCarryOnMNing · 05/04/2011 19:30

I've been aching all day! I'm glad I got it out of the way this morning - I'm going to try and do it again tomorrow morning before work. We're all here to be your buddy brahbrah - you have to get back on track! Grin

Toriana, I'm heartened to hear that you don't ache today. I've done no exercise for such a long time and am really unfit, so I'm hoping this gives me a real boost. I possibly shouldn't have had some cake at work today though!

MaureenMLove · 05/04/2011 18:55

Could be. I'm doing the Fat buster/metabolism one. Same excercises I think, just in a different format.

It says on the box, that you can do as little as 6 mins or work up to the whole thing, which is 40 mins.

I'm doing about 20mins at the moment, so on track I think. Beauty is, I can chop and change circuits, depending on what hurts the most! Grin

My big plan is to be able to do all of it, by the middle of May. I'll get back to you on that one though!Grin

I'm expecting a friend to join very soon. She's ordered the 30 Day Shred, so we're going to swop DVD's now and again.

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Brahbrah · 05/04/2011 18:52

Yes, I guess your dvd is set up differently Maureen. The shred workouts are all only 20 minutes long. What is yours like?

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TorianaTollywobbles · 05/04/2011 18:51

Maureen just reread and it looks like you are doing a different DVD. I am doing the 30 day shred and the workout is only 20 mins long, so that might be why?

TorianaTollywobbles · 05/04/2011 18:48

what day are you on Maureen? I did Day 4 yesterday and can manage the 20 min workout with a few seconds break here and there. It does get easier, I was completely unfit before starting, did no exercise at all. I don't actually ache today, going for Day 5 after dd in bed.

Keep at it!

MaureenMLove · 05/04/2011 18:41

But for how long? Do you do 20 mins aswell Brahbrah?

My tummy hurts a bit today! Grin My elbow and shoulders are killing me, but I've just realised my tummy is a little sore!

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Brahbrah · 05/04/2011 18:15

Oh I have guilt, haven't shredded since Friday. It's been a hectic weekend including a birthday night out that my already sleep deprived body hasn't coped with very well. I'll be back on with soon though, I promise!

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KeepCalmAndCarryOnMNing · 05/04/2011 07:08

Well done Maureen! I've just done it(after getting up at ridiculous o'clock). Really tough today but managed the full 20 minutes (very much on the modified versions with a few short breaks).

MaureenMLove · 04/04/2011 21:42

OK. In the absence of any comments, I did it!

How long are you lot actually doing it for everyday? Before I tell you how long I can keep it up, without an oxygen tank, I need to know if I'm a wimp or not! Grin

MaureenMLove · 04/04/2011 20:58

Oh god! Is it really shred time already? I don't wanna do it! I'm too tired/lazy/hurty/busy/still poorly/got heartburn. All crap reasons, right?

KeepCalmAndCarryOnMNing · 04/04/2011 19:45

I'm expecting it to be a nightmare tomorrow - my thighs are still a bit wobbly. Determined to carry on though. My biggest problem will be finding the time mid week. I work 4 days per week and am studying in the evening for some exams so I'm a bit short of time. I'm going to set the alarm for half an hour earlier in the morning and see if I can get up. I think if I leave it till later in the evening I'll never get round to it.

How's everyone else doing after the weekend?

TorianaTollywobbles · 04/04/2011 18:32

Keep going Keepcalm! To be honest I did find it harder Day 2 because I was aching from Day 1.

Still waiting for the aching to go completely but is alot better already even after only 3 days. Still on the modified exercises at the moment, can't do a press up to save my life!

KeepCalmAndCarryOnMNing · 04/04/2011 11:09

Just done day 1. Not sure I'll be able to move or speak for the rest of the day!

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Brahbrah · 04/04/2011 09:47

I didn't manage it at the weekend either, but will attempt it with renewed vigour this week.

Welcome Toriana, I think it was about a week before I really noticed any difference shapewise, but like you, started finding it easier after just a few days, which is a sign of progress in itself.

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KeepCalmAndCarryOnMNing · 04/04/2011 09:17

Thanks Brahbah Didn't get started at the weekend (was ill on Saturday and doing mother's day related stuff yesterday) so am currently gearing myself up to Day 1 today.

It's good to hear that it gets a wee bit easier after Day 3 TorianaTollywobbles.

I'm so desperately unfit, I'm quite fearful of what this dvd might do to my poor body!

TorianaTollywobbles · 02/04/2011 20:34

May I join you? Have just done Day 3, and dare I say it, it felt a teeny bit easier despite the aches and pains!

How long have you been doing Brahbrah and how long was it before you started to see a difference?

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