I need a Shred buddy

Didn't shred yesterday, but did do two hours of gardening . Back to it tonight.

Good Morning!
Level 3, Day 2. I really didn't feel like getting out of bed this morning as I didn't sleep well. But the thought of posting that as an excuse when I know ledkr has a night feeder shamed me into shredding.

Well done all! Everyone doing really well

ledkr- bizzarely I rather enjoy exercise on my period, it helps with the bad pains I used to get before I started my 'regime'. The worst time for me I find in terms of energy is the few days before when I just feel a bit lacklustre to say the least!

Well, I am still only managing to fit in about 2 shreds a week with all my other classes. Did it last night but fancied a change so popped back to Level 1 for a bit of variety. Amazing how easy it felt, especially the cardio, found I had to use weights with the cardio to make it hurt a bit. Also used heavier weights on the strength.
I do like the Abs section from level 1 though, I think its the best out of the 3 and whoever was asking about tummy toning, i read something in the paper last week about some study they did into stomach toning exercises. The MOST effective were bicycle crunches and reverse crunches(as in L1) and the least effective were old fashioned sit ups with knees bent (as in L3). Don't think there are any press-ups in L2, can't remember! but that was found to be the best all-round toning exercise for the mid-section. There are certainly lots in L1 and L3 so I would stick to those for tummy toning potential maybe.
I think when I do L3 next I will substitute bicycle crunches instead of those sit ups she does.

Also.............wore a pair of Jeans on sunday that I have not worn since my Honeymoon! So pre-DC and nearly 6 years ago

Thankyou for the welcomes. Unfortunately I appear to fallen off the wagon before I even got both feet on

I have been on my bike today and I did do some squats and lunges and balancing stuff when I got back but I couldn't face that smiley woman and the stomach crunches

I could definitely feel it in my legs when I was on my bike, I will do it again tommorrow. I was thinking maybe I should go to Level 2 as my legs didn't hurt much yesterday but given Chickens reaction to L2 maybe I will just pretend that L2 doesn't exist

(Sorry, should read, have just DONE L2 D4.....!)

Ok, have just L2 D4 this morning, I really am a bit crap at it, do EVERYTHING modified, but feel as though my upper body is already responding.

Still have a very lardy belly though. Does anyone have any toptips for dealing with that? Purlease?!

Good Morning and Hello Doyouthinktheysaurus

Level 3, Day 1 (Day 15 of shredding) As others have said before me, it's a lot easier to move from level 2 to 3 than from level 1 to 2. I even joined in with Nathalie straight away on some exercises!

Gah. Day 6 of level 1.

Today should have been day 4 of level 1. But DH decided we should try level 2.

There are no words.

Tomorrow, back to level 1.

had to give it a miss today due to a heavy period but am itching to resume tomorrow have missed it the way you.d miss sprouts at xmas.

And welcome doyouthink!

L2 D3 done tonight! I so have to do everything MODIFIED, but it is more interesting than L1 (though we have got a lot of PLANKWORK to do, haven't we?!)

My tum still looks as though it is full of yesterday's birthday cake. The remains of which are TALKING TO ME from the kitchen.

(I will resist, I will resist.....)

Hello shredders, mind if I join in

I am a very bad tempered injured runner and need to strenghen my knees so having looked at the packet for the last week I finally got the dvd out today and gave it a go....

Given that I run a marathon 5 weeks ago, I thought I would find it ok, but I was knackered

I have itb problems from running and I'm hoping that the squats and lunges will help as will the stomach stuff. I will cycle too and run, but only short distances at the moment so will see how I go.

I have been eating crap since the marathon too so really need to sort that out.

So L1D1 done, big cycle ride tommorrow but may try and shred when I get back if my legs are still working

Thanks for the birthday wishes, somewhat predictably, I didn't manage the workout yesterday (I blame the birthday cake that was waiting for me when I got home yesterday, followed by champagne and a delicious dinner...... ).

Am back to L2 tonight though!

(Am almost looking forward to it in perverse kind of way.......!)

other side exactly like me,my chest feels on fire but not during any other exercise.

Level 2, Day 7 completed.

I have decided to move up to Level 3 tomorrow.

I'm useless at running too. Something about the breathing, makes my chest hurt especially when it is cold. Bizarrely I never get this sensation when cycling in cold weather.

Did you have a section?Ive had 4 now my over hang is shocking. I bet your running has shifted the weight tho,I can do hrs in the gym but have never mastered running,i feel half dead after a few minutes,i was going to have a try when shred has improved my stamina somewhat.

oh yes i aggree,i feel much stronger already and can def do more than 6 days ago. Stil hoping to shift abit of flab too tho.

Should have specified that I have done 12 sessions in total.

I can't see any difference but I feel generally better and I know I am stronger because of what I can now manage in the workout in comparison to the first few sessions.

Can i ask you all when you began to see real results?I feel abit firmer and my tummy is easier to pull in and i did think maybe my jeans are a bit big.Ive just done day 6 L1