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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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Othersideofthechannel · 11/06/2011 09:43

Day 28.
Did Level 3 with a mix of 2kg and 1kg weights.

Supersal, if you're still around, I found those plank elbow and leg raises at the end much easier with my 2kg weights because the round bits at the end are bigger than the 1kg ones so none of my hand was touching the ground.

Othersideofthechannel · 10/06/2011 11:55

Yes, I think the others have all shredded themselves into an early grave! Grin

ledkr · 10/06/2011 07:31

cant wait, i did day3 L2 yesterday and will continue until sunday,i can do all the cardio without stopping now which is such an improvment on my fitness.I also cycled with dd2 to ballet and back to get her later. I am definately seeing difference in my fat middle area and legs,i am really chuffed and am going to add in a diet too when i get back.
psst do you thinbk we are the only ones left?

Othersideofthechannel · 10/06/2011 06:56

Day 27. Did Level 2 with a mix of 2kg and 1kg weights.

A week in Paris sounds good!

ledkr · 09/06/2011 08:44

gosh you have been good,i am going to do it today but am off to paris monday so will have a week off,will be walking alot tho but feel gutted ive got to break just when im seeing results.

Othersideofthechannel · 09/06/2011 05:49

Day 26 - there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

I think I'll drop down to weekdays only when I hit day 30.

ledkr · 08/06/2011 22:50

Imust admit i grunt a bit.

Othersideofthechannel · 08/06/2011 21:02

I don't think I'll ever be able to do those V raises at the end of level 2 with 2kg weights. (I really struggle with 1kg weights on those)

ledkr · 08/06/2011 20:52

I have been using 2 k the whole time that is all i had tho and i did do weights before too.
I didnt do it again today due to 5am start and 2 appointments. I am really missing it tho and cant wait to do tomorrow. I just had abath and i really felt my tummy was smaller and more toned,weighed myself and have lost a few pounds. I eat 2 cakes today tho!! But i was tired and needed the sugar Grin

supersalstrawberry · 08/06/2011 17:17

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Othersideofthechannel · 08/06/2011 08:49

I really admire you even attempting this with a little baby ledkr.

Day 25 of Shred. Did Level 3.
Tomorrow I'm going to attempt level 1 with 2k weights.

ledkr · 07/06/2011 16:32

been a tad shredless today stupid baby wont sleep at all,was planning on doing it later but am so tired from being up since 5am im not so sure as the day wears on.

Othersideofthechannel · 07/06/2011 05:55

Good Morning!

Day 24 of Shred

SofaQueen, did you get started last night?

Othersideofthechannel · 06/06/2011 21:14

I don't think it's easier but the jump from 1 to 2 is way worse than the jump from 2 to 3.

ledkr · 06/06/2011 20:09

I heard other people say L 3 was easier than L 2, i was almost looking forward to it.

supersalstrawberry · 06/06/2011 18:44

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ledkr · 06/06/2011 12:32

I cant do it at night-no energy at all.
Just did day 2 level 2 as had weekend off as ab muscles really hurt but felt the same as after section so was cautious. Cant do the twisting plank jacks at the end tho,found the cardio much easier but the plank things awfull,i did some Nathalie too,skater and high knees I did this aftger being up since 5 with an annoying baby who wouldnt go back to sleep until the minute i got up grrrrrrr

SofaQueen · 06/06/2011 12:04

Got the DVD over the weekend, as well as my weights. I watched it once so I knew what to do, but have yet to do it. My plan is to do it right after I put the kids to bed - hopefully I will still be motivated enough to do it.

Othersideofthechannel · 06/06/2011 06:00

Good Morning!
I hope those hangovers have worn off.

Day 23 of Shred. I did level 1 today to ease myself back in after a 3 day break but with heavier weights on some of the exercises. (Funny how before I started doing this, I would consider exercising every 3 or 4 days as quite good goingl!)
I have now done at least 7 day days on each level and am going to mix them up until the end of the 30 days.

ledkr · 04/06/2011 19:33

Chickens Grin who invented plank jacks ffs? I ache like mad today esp in my c section scar so have had a day off and also have a hangover,obviously worse than yours super sal, I was still on the bar dancing in mens shoes at 3am Blush and i have pils here to so no shred time.

supersalstrawberry · 04/06/2011 15:43

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ChickensHaveNoEyebrows · 03/06/2011 10:21

I did day 1 of level 2 yesterday. Bloody hell. Trying to hold the positions was the toughest bit. I am a clumsy mare by nature, so balancing on one leg while doing bicep curls was challenging. And plank jacks are evil beyond all measure.

ledkr · 03/06/2011 10:14

Well i just did day one level 2.Its very hard but some of it i found easier mostly the cardio which is weird. I use 2k weights btw. Feel quite pleased with myself-psst didnt do the plank as i have had boob surgery and have to watch the strain on my pecs and shoulders.I replace it with something else. Oh yes and did do the Nathalie versions of some of it like the skater

supersalstrawberry · 02/06/2011 23:28

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Othersideofthechannel · 02/06/2011 06:08

Oh yes, lots of sweating here too.
Ledkr, did you try level 2?
I am about to do level 3, day 7. Then I'll be having a two or three day break as away for the weekend.