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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 · 02/04/2011 13:20

Excellent KC! Just go for it, I've been so impressed with the results. It's really worth it :)

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KeepCalmAndCarryOnMNing · 01/04/2011 22:36

I found my dvd! Now I have to be brave enough to start it this weekend!

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Brahbrah · 01/04/2011 19:37

I've been doing every other day recently, DD1 has been making it hard by refusing to nap. Level 2 seems much harder, but that could be cos every time I go into plank the blood rushes to my head and I end up bright red. Definitely more out of breath though and I'm back to following Anita, Natalie's stuff looks impossible! She even looks like she's finding it hard.

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geordieminx · 01/04/2011 12:31

I have had 2 days off Blush

Wednesday I was in too much pain, and I was skiing yesterday so didn't get chance...

Am off to do now before lunch though.

VivaLeBeaver · 31/03/2011 16:56

Well I haven't been able to do it today - have a bad UTI and just feel like curling in a ball. Will have to do it tomorrow if abx have kicked in.

jenniec79 · 31/03/2011 16:38

Did my first session last night. Very impressed and defo got hot and sticky but not aching today at all. Will go again with level 1 later - not up to doing the full pressups yet so not moving on for a bit!

Am already doing a fair bit at the gym, and planning to add in BMF now the weather's better too.

MaureenMLove · 31/03/2011 16:32

Ah Viva, I'm 'ardcore, I am! Grin

Ah well, as we've said, I ache, I'm sweating when doing it and I can't breathe when I've finished, so I'm moving in the right direction! Grin

VivaLeBeaver · 30/03/2011 22:04

I think its only £3.99 at Play.com.

KeepCalmAndCarryOnMNing · 30/03/2011 22:03

I haven't started yet either Anabelish! I ordered it from Amazon a while ago and now can't find it Confused. I've added it to my lovefilm list as a high priority but unfortunately they've sent out inception this week instead.

I'm still reading the thread so I'm inspired to get started when I finally have a copy to use! I've got a lot of big family gatherings and things to look forward to in the summer which I don't want to be spoiled by me feeling too fat to look nice in anything.

VivaLeBeaver · 30/03/2011 21:41

No, the banish fat one is different to 30 day shred. I'm sure I read it was harder. Grin

MaureenMLove · 30/03/2011 17:46

Oh I'm definately out of breathe and thinking I can't go on! Grin

I don't think I'm doing the same DVD as you guys. It is Gillian Michaels, just not 30 Day Shred one. It's called Banish Fat - Boost Metabolism, so I'm sure it's doing the same thing. I certainly know what a burpee is! Grin

VivaLeBeaver · 30/03/2011 11:54

Anabelish - most of us have started but only in our first or 2nd week. Jenniec79 isn't starting it till next week.

anabelish · 30/03/2011 11:51

have you started yet? - i just saw this thread and ordered the 30 day shred on amazon a minute ago. looks scary!

VivaLeBeaver · 30/03/2011 11:22

Brahbrah - how much harder is Lvl 2? I've read horrible things about planks and burpees?

I'm still not finding Lvl 1 easy though so think I need to stay there a bit longer. Its easier as I can get through it without resting but I still feel I'm going to die. Grin OK, maybe not die but it knackers me.

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Brahbrah · 30/03/2011 10:09

Are you out of breath and knackered at the end of it? Because if you are, it's doing something at least. I've stepped up to level 2 today as level 1 was starting to feel a bit easy (didn't think I'd ever say that at the beginning!)

I found my stomach was the first place I noticed improvement, but dd2 is only six months old so my abs were somewhat destroyed when I started. Definitely much flatter now though.

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MaureenMLove · 29/03/2011 21:49

I did it. Still not convinced it's doing anything though!

MaureenMLove · 29/03/2011 20:26

I really am not in the mood for it tonight, but I will do it. 9pm is my time, so I'm gearing up for it.

Going to concentrate on my stomach tonight. Can't see much improvement anywhere tbh, but it's only been 6 sessions. I do hurt rather a lot though! Grin

My holiday is in August (and the all important 20th wedding anniversary) so I've still got time!

VivaLeBeaver · 29/03/2011 20:23

I love Tenerife, would really like to go back.

geordieminx · 29/03/2011 19:37

Tenerife. Not very exciting but easy hol with dh and ds (4) and my parents. Grin

VivaLeBeaver · 29/03/2011 19:18

Hi Geordiminx and welcome. Where abouts are you going on holiday?

geordieminx · 29/03/2011 19:09

Hey ladies. Mind if I join too?

I"m on day 2 although have had the dvd months Blush

Hoping to stick to it to ensure I don't get harpooned on the Beach in 8 weeks.

Thighs are on fire.

VivaLeBeaver · 29/03/2011 19:00

Just done another session. Was easier today than yesterday. Who knows maybe next week I'll be on Lvl 2!!!!! Grin

jenniec79 · 29/03/2011 16:44

My DVD has arrived so once I finish these night shifts I'll give it a bash - plan to start a week today (so time to find some weights too)

tibni · 29/03/2011 09:35

Thanks all. Didn't manage to shred in the end, ds was up until midnight unable to switch off. I am very fortunate that the professionals supporting us are very good - yesterday I had the offer of an emengency consultant appointment (despite the consultant being on holiday) and phone support from the community team. Today I am determined to do something, gym, shred or walk.

Re abs - the last exercise on shred is one of the best and one I do at the gym. The Plank is also really good - just make sure you dont stick your bum in the air, keep your abs engaged and hold for a minute. You can also do side planks.

Have a good day all

VivaLeBeaver · 28/03/2011 22:15

My arms and legs are starting to look more toned but haven't noticed my flabby tummy looking anymore toned yet. I can feel it aching after the sit ups and crunches though so hopefully it is working even if its more slowly.

I may try doing some leg raises after the DVD to help my tummy more. Thouse ones where you lie flat on your back and lift alternate legs a few inches off the ground and don't take them all the way back to the ground. They really make my tummy ache and are simple to do when you have a spare few minutes.

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