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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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MaureenMLove · 28/03/2011 21:53

I'm done. I really feel I need to find a routine that targets my stomach though. Why is my stomach the only thing that doesn't hurt? Maybe there's so much fat around it, I can't feel it working yet! Grin

VivaLeBeaver · 28/03/2011 18:47

TIBNI - hope things improve for your DS soon.

Just done Shred this evening, definetly found it harder after having 2 days off! Will be able to do it tomorrow but will have to miss Weds I think.

Brahbrah · 28/03/2011 18:40

Sorry, missed Sunday as well, but have done it for today. I'm knackered though as dd2 is teething and giving us even worse than normal nights.

tibni - you sound very on top of things despite a topsy-turvy life. I hope you get the help you need very soon.

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MaureenMLove · 28/03/2011 16:09

TIBNI - sorry to hear you're having a tough time atm. Hope things improve soon.

Just out of interest, which of the shred moves did you find particularly effective? I seem to ache everywhere, apart from my stomach, which tbh, is the most problematic! Grin

Anyone else got any tips for extra work on particular moves?

Will be shredding later tonight.

tibni · 28/03/2011 11:06

Still here. My disabled ds seems to be heading to a crisis so life is all upside down. Lots of phonecalls and waiting but at least I am experienced enough to now identify problems early and get help.

Will not make it to gym today so I will try and shred. I have been using some of the shred moves as part of my gym sessions as I think they are so effective.

But .... Supermarket calls (or none of us will eat this week)

jenniec79 · 27/03/2011 23:03

I'm still aiting for my copy to arrive, but with you in spirit until the amazon faries bring it!

KeepCalmAndCarryOnMNing · 27/03/2011 17:49

Am quite envious to those of you who have started - been tidying up loads this w/e and have no idea where my recently purchased DVD is.

Might see if I can add it to my lovefilm list for now rather than buying another copy!

WhoWhoWhoWho · 27/03/2011 13:53

I have hurt my back lifting DS Sad

Well done to all who've been shredding

MyDingaling · 27/03/2011 11:46

Well I have well and truly been rubbish. Only did day 1 and 2 and then no more. I am going to treat that as a warm up for the real thing and then start
properly when the holidays start at beginning of April.
Well done to everybody though who are still going!

MaureenMLove · 26/03/2011 18:19

Oh poor you. Here's hoping you'll all be better tomorrow.

I managed to sneak another session in today, afterall, so I'm pleased about that.

nigglewiggle · 26/03/2011 16:56

Still ill here. I'm letting the side down, but hope to get started tomorrow. On the plus-side, all of this nursing/ convalescing has given me the opportunity to exercise my fingers on MNet Grin.

Well done all those who've actually got started.

Brahbrah · 26/03/2011 14:21

Whoops, missed Friday, but have just completed it for today.

I don't have any set goals. I've got a wedding to go to in a couple of months with a bunch of university friends, none of whom have had children yet so are still all young and gorgeous, so a vague goal would be look fabulous for that :)

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VivaLeBeaver · 25/03/2011 21:54

Yes have a good weekend.

MaureenMLove · 25/03/2011 19:31

I'm done until Monday now too. Got a heavy friends gathering for most of the weekend!

I've done two curcuits today and it certainly worked up a sweat this time!

Have a good weekend everyone. Smile

VivaLeBeaver · 25/03/2011 19:02

Well today I've done a brisk hour long walk and done Shred again. Found it harder doing the bicep curls and lateral raises today as my arms are still aching a bit from yesterday.

Really don't think I'm going to have chance to do it over the weekend as I have a houseful of visitors and a big family party.

tibni · 25/03/2011 08:31

Didn't do yesterday but I did go to the gym. Had intended to fit the 20mins in after I got in from work at 8.30pm but I got a better offer (ds with severe ASD and learning difficulties wanted to read his book to me and cuddle - an offer that I couldn't refuse).

Going to the gym this morning to put another decent run in (4 times this week). Sorry if I don't seem as commited as the rest of you but I don't want to shred at expense of the gym but to compliment it.

Hope you all have a good day.

VivaLeBeaver · 24/03/2011 22:47

Ah, maybe not then! Grin

MaureenMLove · 24/03/2011 22:28

Can't do mornings! I start work at 7am, which would mean starting to exercise at about 5.30am!! I love mornings, but that's too early even for me! Grin

VivaLeBeaver · 24/03/2011 22:18

Maureen - I normally find it easier if I exercise in the morning.

My goal is to lose a stone and fit back in my nice Gap jeans.

MaureenMLove · 24/03/2011 22:15

I struggled tonight tbh! I wasn't nearly as sweaty (sorry TMI!) as I was on Tuesday, but I don't think that was because I'm used to it already. Think I didn't work so hard.

It may be because I hurt! Grin I'm a bit worried I'm hurting in places I shouldn't be and I'm going to hurt myself proper!

I'll do it earlier tomorrow and see if the time of day makes a difference. I might also move on to a set that works my tummy, to give my legs a bit of a rest.

Has everyone got a goal? It might be a good idea to think of one, other than just losing weight. My aim is to fit in my wedding dress again! We will be married 20 years in August and it has fitted me every year since! Not this year though. I tried it on a few weeks back and it's not good!

Welcome Viva Smile

VivaLeBeaver · 24/03/2011 21:31

Can I join in please.? I'm at about the same stage as you, just done Day 2 today. I did get to about Day 10 before but have had a 7 week break following an accident.

I am finding it easier this time than last time so maybe my body is kind of rememebring it all a bit.

I can't decide whether to do it tomorrow or go to a new Zumba class in the village hall instead.

MaureenMLove · 24/03/2011 21:06

Am about to start! See you on the other side! Grin

Brahbrah · 24/03/2011 19:48

Tis done.

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Brahbrah · 24/03/2011 18:06

Good work Who, it's a good feeling when you surprise yourself like that isn't it?

Sorry to hear about the migraine Maureen, shame you missed a night out too.

I haven't had a chance to do it yet today which means I'm going to have to fight the urge to collapse on the sofa when the dds are in bed. And it will have to be in the presence of DH too, though maybe I can banish him to the kitchen to do the washing up :)

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MaureenMLove · 24/03/2011 17:24

Didn't do it last night I'm afraid. I had a migraine and came straight in and went to bed.

On the up side, it meant I didn't go to the pub, as planned, and have a drink! Grin

I'll be right back on it tonight though.

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