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Shred newbie - anybody want to buddy up?

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GeekLove · 22/05/2011 07:49

I know another Shred thread. Have just got the DVD and am planning on checking it out this morning. I'm hoping that doing this semi regularly that it will give me more energy and hopefully wipe out the 5pm Death Zone.

Just one quick question: what are sensible things to wear for it?

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GeekLove · 07/08/2011 23:44

Right,
A confession. Havent been doing Shred sonoften as am now back at work. However it has given me themconfidence to make my own routine. I pick and mix differ t exercises and fit them into 1 min slots and aim to do 30'mins at a time. So for instance it could be 1'min squat rows and 1'min walking plank x3' then move on.'even if your not doing much cardio if you are doing strength workouts for more than 20'mins at a time you will get the cardio benefits.

Will try shredding tomorrow but sometimes hard to do depending on bf timing.
Also new mummies shouldn't do full press ups until gap in abs it closed. To check that do a crunch and feel for your abs if you can. I still have a ~1 cm gap there.

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Clarence15 · 14/07/2011 19:04

Tonight will be my 7th night of the shred and I'm feeling 'firmer'. Can't say I've lost any weight but I don't really want to as my boobs start to shrink if I do. I'm happy to stay the same weight but I do want my stomach to shrink. I'm due af any time though so the bloat has taken over and it's difficult to tell if it's firming up. My arms def feel stronger though.

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GeekLove · 13/07/2011 23:35

Have done lvl3 quite a bit but am alternating with lvl 2 a d a couple of days off. Have noticed my knees seem a trifle sensitive so better tone down the plyometrics.
Lvl3 is hard but it made me buzz. Sweat was running down my arms within 10mins.

As for weight loss - so far it's 1kg in six weeks but I am not specifically dieting and am still EBFing. I have notices more definition in my arms, shoulders and legs though. My thighs have gone down 2cms to 61cm and bodycomp is down to 36.1% fat- almost 1%! this is the in entice I need to keeP going.

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AuntieMonica · 26/06/2011 07:55

Blush i keep forgetting about this thread, sorry!

am still on level 1, but now following Natalie not Anita. For me that is a major achievement Wink

i have no idea if i've lost weight, scales are banned in my house (whole different issue) but i know my fitness levels have increased, and i have biceps to show off!

i don't know if it's all the grimacing i've been doing either, but i'm sure i've found a cheekbone too!

keep shredding, it can only be good Smile

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GeekLove · 26/06/2011 07:48

Have been back on the Shred wagon since the Friday before last and finally starting to loose weight! Only a lb so far but now I am under 11 st. Would like hand holding for today since I am going to attempt lvl3.

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GeekLove · 16/06/2011 09:38

So how is everybody doing?
After 8 days of lvl2 and not missing a single day I got a sinus infection and have been off it since Sunday. I am going to see how I feel tomorrow as the antibiotics are working but will probablymdo lvl1 for a couple of days.
I think it is not a bad idea to mix it up - apparently it is best for your body if you do not stick to the same exercise routine all the time.

As for weight loss - for me it has been zilch. But there is some inch loss. I must be one of those people who hold on to weight wile EBF!
I am still going on with it though as I do enjoy it and it will help me to lose weight in future.

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GeekLove · 07/06/2011 19:07

Have done lvl2 with weights today! All those plank jacks are a killer. I think I will stay on lvl 2 for the next week until I get bored.

It's useful finding all these different exercises. Makes you realise what you can do with static positions and hand weights.

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shreddinghippo · 05/06/2011 17:26

You're on! Enjoy your time away Smile

AuntieMonica · 05/06/2011 16:59

tell you what shredding, i'll wait for you then Wink

it's a date, next Sunday.....in a living room near you...level 1 day one

and no racing to the end Grin

shreddinghippo · 05/06/2011 16:34

I guess it depends where you're going AuntieM . I think it is pure dedication if you do it while on summer holiday, but if you are visiting relatives or that sort of thing I think you'd probably manage to do a few days of it.
I have catching up to do then if you think you are nearly ready for level 2, I havent attempted it with weights yet.
Geek I am the same, 12 weeks in and EBF and weight not budging. (I am a bit partial to a daily packet of biscuits though...) I'm working on it... Sad

AuntieMonica · 05/06/2011 12:46

hi all

have done the easy level 1 twice and really finding a buzz out of it!

will do the easy one again tonight..but need advice Confused

i'm going away for the week...do i take Jillian with me whilst i'm raring to go..i reckon i'll be ready for level 2 this time next week if i do...or shall i leave it and start over again

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GeekLove · 05/06/2011 11:48

Hi to shreddinghippo and AuntiM and other new pwople on this thread! Hope I've not missed anyone else!

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GeekLove · 05/06/2011 11:45

Okay.

I have skipped a couple of days since there was the christening and the fact that I have been visiting parents and ILs. I have also had a look at lvl 2 - pretty hardcore on the abs. I find the oblique twists tricky since It's hard to make sure your arms are going in the right direction.' still a hard workout even without the weights.
Not convinced I have lost weight but will find out soon as I have kept away from the scales.'that and the fact nothing else I'm wearing still fits. Still inseems that in the early staged of EBF you hang on to tue weight no matter what. I do seem to be getting some more definition in my abs desPitenthe mummy tummy though!

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shreddinghippo · 03/06/2011 20:25

Well done for doing it AuntieM see not as bad as your friend makes out?!
My problem is the star jumps, and my pelvic floor... (I have a 12 week old so not expecting miracles!)
Enjoy your hols and look forward to shredding with you next week.
Geek how are you getting on? How is your pelvic floor??

AuntieMonica · 03/06/2011 19:34

well, i got 'the package' today thanks to Mssrs Play dot com and couldn't resist...

i found it very doable, even though DD kept getting in the way, almost took her block off with a tin of waitrose finest beans, that'll teach her to keep outta MY way when i'm shredding Wink

am on hols next week......wondering if i'm going to take it with me!

you still up for it shredding hippo?

AuntieMonica · 31/05/2011 20:35

i'm planning to do mine when DD is a nursery too, DH has said he'd like to join in when he's about!

since i posted this 1st message on here, my 'friend' has come out with some more gems...am ignoring her, will def give you the nod when it arrives, shredding... am really looking forward to it!

shreddinghippo · 31/05/2011 20:22

Hi AuntieMonica, you will soon find out!! I am embarrassed to admit I still have only done it once. I tweaked something in my back and so didnt fancy putting myself through it again straight away, but i will get back on it soon. Need to psyche myself up a bit.
Let us know when yours arrives and I'll do it with you, we can compare notes afterwards!
Its not really as bad as your friend says, it is just hard work, although you are allowed to do the slightly gentler version or the tougher version.
Its half term now so slightly trickier to fit it in, as have 2 children to entertain every day. My plan was to do it in the mornings while DD at preschool.
...hmmm... maybe me doing the shred will entertain them...

AuntieMonica · 31/05/2011 12:55

can i keep a place please?

ordered the 30 shred yesterday so should have it by the end of the week.

please tell me i'm not going to kill myself....i used to be very fit (did Thai-bo aerobics 3 times a week, walked miles for fun etc) but over the past 5 years have really let myself go (also have 4yr old so not totally without good reason)

i'm almost 44 and feel like a big round sack of spuds, my 'friend' has warned me off it, said it's too much even for her and she's really fit (she's recently lost a LOT of weight) and i'm daft for trying Sad

i'm not am i? how can there be so many threads on this DVD and you all be wrong?

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GeekLove · 31/05/2011 00:09

Right back on the wagon after 2 days off it.'it is also inspiring me to do other bits of exercise throughout the day like a cpulls of sets of push ups and sit ups at a time. Also using heavier weights on some of the exercises as well. Now to seemif I can keeP this uP when visiting my parents.

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Antidote · 28/05/2011 19:14

2nd day of level 2 today. Had a night off on Friday and really regretted it as I couldn't sleep.

I am loving the hard core abs stuff, just what my mummy tummy needs.

Level 2 is a much better workout imho.

Keep it up folks Grin

shreddinghippo · 27/05/2011 22:18

Hi Geeklove checking in.

I promise I will do one this weekend...
I'm waiting for the addiction to start... to me it's still that < E > word... shhh!
Hope Christening goes well.

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GeekLove · 27/05/2011 15:05

Managed my 4th session today. Note to self: stay away from that tape measure! I reck on you would need at least 2 weeks to see a difference.

I do generally have more energy already though. I guess it is too early to see if it's going to impact on my weight. Not sure when I can do it next but will aim at least on e this weekend as we are christening DS2.

Ps anybody else found Shredding strangely addictive? I am getting a buzz out of it!

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Antidote · 26/05/2011 10:47

Level 1 again last night, with weights (ouch) and sports bra (better).

That is now 6 sessions of level 1, and my upper arms are definitely looking better. I still think jumping jacks are evil.

I think I will try level 2 tonight. I had intended to wait till I could do all the push ups, but that might take years!

tulip27 · 25/05/2011 20:23

Well did it yesterday with a 6 mile run, no probs and today with the dc's and now back to calf agony. My dh thinks its tendonitis. Did purchase weights from argos yest so feel like a pro now Wink

Antidote · 25/05/2011 09:20

I had a night off last night due to the presence of in laws.

geek have a look at the other levels, they look much more difficult than L1

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