September shredders, check in here!

So day 3 done. It's definitely getting easier but I need proper weights because I don't think the tins of soup are cutting it, I find a lot of the weight exercises easy which can't be right!

I did it in my bra and pants as it's so hot but boy does my tummy wobble ? clothes on next time, not a pleasant experience .

Grimma, I may have to give that a try tonight as my legs are protesting today.

Grimma I'm definitely gonna try your adaptation tomorrow - the JJ and skipping together is way too hard for me right now >.

L1D2 done! I found it much easier than yesterday, although maybe because it isn't 6:45am...
I struggle to get up off the floor in time!

Hapless, I think the skipping is particularly hard combined with jumping jacks - see my post at Tue 03-Sep-13 21:26:49 , mixing the moves differently may work better for you too.

reboot L2D1. I think I prefer most of L2 to L1 - I quite like the plank jacks! Odd I can do planky things when I'm rubbish at press-ups. I also realised that the way to do the leg raise and military press thing without falling over was to stand with one leg (the one not being raised, obv) up against the sofa for a bit of stability. (still had to rest my arms a few times on that one though)

Well done wanda, great that you're going for it

Rest day yesterday as I twisted my ankle but think it's ok so doing my normal class today plus shred. Eek.

I don't mind the jumping jacks ? although the speed threw me at first, it's the skipping that I find hard for some reason.

My calves have joined the aching party today so stairs are still an issue but I'm hoping that by the weekend my body will stop complaining!

That's a good idea, I'll do pelvic floors with the cool down. I'm off to do it now.

Baffled, jumping jacks are in the cardio bit on L1 where you jump up and down waving your arms and legs. Prefer your line of thinking though

Jumping jacks were the WORST for me. I even preferred press ups!

I guess if you're susceptible, it'd be a good idea to do pelvic floor exercises too... maybe afterwards while you're cooling down? Its one of those things we all should do and forget so making it part of the exercise habit could help.

I'm on L1D3 tomorrow. I'm literally screaming every time I bend down, my thighs hurt so bad. Last exercise was 14 months ago, pre-baby. Why has no-one discussed the jumping jacks? Am I the only one who has trouble with pelvic floors???? Serves me right for having 3 DC...

L3D6 done! Still not feeling 100% but don't want to let this slip when I'm so close to finishing!!!

Thanks Grimma. I might have a rest day this weekend

Dearly - yes, it should start to get easier now.

Is Ripped in 30 the same as The 30 Day Shred? - no
Do I have to move up to Level 2 after 10 days? Surely not! - not if you don't want to - but take a quick look through it. I didn't find it that bad.
And do I have to get up at 6am and do this every day?! - when is of course dependent on what fits your day (I find before brekkie the best). You don't have to do it every day but the more consistently you do it, the faster you should see results. Certainly a rest day or two a week is ok.

L2D7 done first thing this morning.

I like L2...I must be weird. Dd1 who is 8 has watched L3 and reckons it is more fun, we'll see.

Hey all.

I've started this today and feel so good for it. Yes, I ache. Yes, I shouted at the TV BUT I feel great! Bring on tomorrow!

This time a fortnight ago I done NO exercise ever. Now I am doing C25K, Shred and Zumba. I am so proud of me right now!

exactly, Grimma

chick peas and lentils are a great source of vegetable protein for me

low fat is a far more viable option now i'm on the fitness bus

I'd have thought for veggies it'd be better to focus on avoiding high GI carbs, should think its really hard to do without the pulses.

i was giving myself a hard time about not low-carbing, almost telling myself that the veggie thing was an excuse, but it really is hard to do without bulking out with protein. ie meat and dairy is only allowed in very low amounts too

hey ho, i'll have to run a bit faster, eh?

L1D4 done and I do believe it is getting easier. I took the extra quad stretching advice and although I feel tender, I can walk up the stairs without weeping. That's good, right?

Ripping and leezl, I have thought vaguely about low carbing but I'm vegetarian too and I think I'd really struggle cos I love pizza

Is Ripped in 30 the same as The 30 Day Shred? Do I have to move up to Level 2 after 10 days? Surely not! And do I have to get up at 6am and do this ^every^ day?!

Day 2 done. I really didn't want to do it today but I managed it and I don't think I feel as wobbly as I did when I finished yesterday.

RippingYarns that's where I struggle with low carb - being vegetarian. I'm hypothyroid so low carb REALLY suits me otherwise, but I just can't bring myself to eat meat

I've low carbed for about a year, with the occasional holiday/ Xmas blips etc but if I'm honest I'm starting to struggle.

Yes, hence the Shredding and running