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September shredders, check in here!

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deeplybaffled · 01/09/2013 11:27

Not sure where August went to, but September is upon us and the shredding continues!
join us here, all current shredders, hopeful shredders to be, rebooting shredders and nearly finished shredders, for support, encouragement and occasional necessary kicks up the bum...

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HaplessHousewife · 06/09/2013 18:21

I'm with you Noel, I normally shred before DH gets home but he's had the day off today so he's banished to the front room to watch the football. Don't want an audience of any kind.

Mind you, my Zumba instructor said she wanted to video our class to put on the website ? oh how we cheered. I'm hoping she was joking but if not I suspect the class will be remarkably quiet that day.

RippingYarns · 06/09/2013 16:51

also this one

RippingYarns · 06/09/2013 16:49

the 20 mins thing is what i like about the 30DS, Grimma/Errol

ok, it's 30 mins incl warm up/cool down, but that means i can shred, shower and dress in an hour so that will fit in nicely between school run and appts etc for DD

www.c25k.com/

ErrolTheDragon · 06/09/2013 15:53

i was going to start the 6 week 6 pack next week, but have decided to stick with 30DS and start the c25k programme - i will not be fat anymore!

I've been wondering whether to try one of the other dvds but it sounds like they're all longer, and the 20 mins is great - easier to fit in if you're pushed, and otherwise time to do something else as well. Like that c25k people keep talking about. Someone clue me in... I think I've done a DIY version to get me up to 2 miles but want to get to be able to go a bit further and not so slowly!

BTW, I'm actually Grimma. There's been an outbreak of dragons...

niceupthedance · 06/09/2013 15:30

Day 4 done... Bit of an effort today but struggled through.

Glitternanny you can do it! Report back later and tell us how it went.

When I first did the shred I lost 3" off my waist, it is a miracle work out Grin
So keep it up shredees!

glitternanny · 06/09/2013 14:55

my task for the weekend is to get a good aerobics mat.

glitternanny · 06/09/2013 14:49

can I join you? I started on Monday didn't do last night tho. im a single working mum (55+ hour weeks) and doing 5:2 as well

I will do it tonight I WILL don't let me fail

pickofthepops · 06/09/2013 12:34

Still going To join well done everyone v inspiring see you next week shred ahoy

RippingYarns · 06/09/2013 11:50

leezl

i've found that after day 5 my legs haven't ached at all

now my knees, sides and arse bones are another matter Grin

leezl · 06/09/2013 11:41

Good going guys!! Well done!
I woke up this morning with slightly less pain, but off I go to L1D3 ha...

RippingYarns · 06/09/2013 10:55

morning all L3D8 done, it was bloody hard going today, i was really thankful for JM's pep-talk as i was ready just to 'turn that dvd off' and crawl back to bed Sad

i was going to start the 6 week 6 pack next week, but have decided to stick with 30DS and start the c25k programme - i will not be fat anymore!

ErrolTheDragon · 06/09/2013 10:15

L2D2 - and then I went for a couple of miles (slow) run. In the rain! Because of which I went on the road, which isn't flat rather than along the canal which is (but gets muddy). The slope which in the past has been a killer wasn't really a problem today. Smile

Boopear · 06/09/2013 09:24

Just managed Day 1 Level 2 Ripped in 30 . Anyone else doing this one? The first cardio set is 1min plankjacks/1min mountain climbers! It's a killer!!! Luckily it gets a bit easier from there..although God know what I am going to feel like tomorrow. I keep repeating your mantra Noel - if it's hurting, it's working!

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deeplybaffled · 06/09/2013 08:33

I gave in and bought some proper weights after a few days and it was actually easier as I was less worried about dropping them than the water canteens I'd used before. Sports direct had some good deals on various sizes.

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NoelHeadbands · 06/09/2013 07:57

Two days missed isn't a lot, I'd just carry on with L1D6 I think

I don't even like DH seeing me shred! Although its amazing how much extra effort I can find if I do think someone's watching Grin

GaryBuseysTeeth · 06/09/2013 05:17

Mind if I join?
Should be L1D5 but velcro ds means I've misses the last two days, should I just start again?

Hapless, i draw the curtains...would hate someone, other than Dh, to see me shredding!

leezl · 05/09/2013 23:38

Thanks guys!

NoelHeadbands · 05/09/2013 23:25

leezl I stopped aching at around day 4/ day 5.

But then I'd start the next level at day 10 etc, and ache all over again for another 5 days Hmm

I tried to take it as a positive though- those muscles are only aching cos you're using 'em girlfriend etc etc

wallpaperaddict · 05/09/2013 23:07

leezl I found by day 4 things were much better! Far less achey and found the exercises were getting easier. I found doing exercise actually helped with the aches, kinda gets everything warm and moving again!

leezl · 05/09/2013 22:54

Experienced shreddies, how many days does it take before the deep ache goes away? Does it even? I feel like such an old woman at the moment! I'm doing extra stretches before and after.

glorious · 05/09/2013 22:04

hapless I did the same (curtains firmly closed!).

baffled that's brave!

L1D5 complete. I probably need real weights too though don't particularly want to work on my arms or lose weight, just tone up stomach and legs. So not too fussed but it's probably cheating and I'd hate to be cheating Grin

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deeplybaffled · 05/09/2013 21:25

Just done L1 D9, after playing competitive badminton for the first time in a couple of months yesterday - at least it has varied the muscle pains !

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HaplessHousewife · 05/09/2013 21:18

See I wear tight Nike leggings for Zumba (and a long top to cover everything up) and they are nice and tight ? thank goodness I do otherwise I'd scare the rest of the class off.

I also have to hang something over the mirror in the living room, I know I go as red as a beetroot whenever I exercise, the last thing I need is to see it!

GrimmaTheNome · 05/09/2013 20:38

Does anyone make a lower-body equivalent of a sports bra? Wink

leezl · 05/09/2013 20:34

Hapless I tried it in loose pyjama bottoms buys oh boy, I needed some tight-waisted jogging bottoms today to hold my wobble in! It's just too painful otherwise!