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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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RippingYarns · 04/09/2013 10:31

I've got a special filter when it comes to carbs. I can't see them at all. (I also need a new hiding place for them though, it's no secret where they all are :-O )

I find it really difficult to low-carb though, I don't eat meat and most of the literature I've read says no beans/pulses. Most of my food has at least some in.

Hence the running

NoelHeadbands · 04/09/2013 10:26

Lovely thanks Ripping, did I mention the carbs...?

I'm up for a C25k challenge. Cos of the carbs, you see

niceupthedance · 04/09/2013 10:26

Checking in, day 3 done.

Will be taking a rest day tomorrow as will have a hangover most likely!

GrimmaTheNome · 04/09/2013 10:05

Anyone else up for c25k starting next Monday?
maybe... I just took the dog out for what was supposed to be my cooldown walk but it was so pleasant out I jogged a couple of miles along the canal.

Boopear · 04/09/2013 10:04

Well done everyone! Day 9 L1 Ripped in 30 done. Level 2 tomorrow.. eeek!

RippingYarns · 04/09/2013 09:58

I did wonder where you'd got to Noel, good holiday?

L3D6 done here, my abs are still to arrive to this party but my legs arms and shoulders are making up for it

Anyone else up for c25k starting next Monday?

NoelHeadbands · 04/09/2013 09:14

Woo hoo new thread- hello Shredders!!

I'm just back from holiday in France, where carbs featured heavily in my day. Very heavily. So I may hold off on the promised second set of photos for a little while yet Grin Need to get back on track.

HaplessHousewife · 04/09/2013 09:10

I don't feel as bad this morning as I thought I would but it feels like I have no muscles at all in the front of my legs above the knee, they feel completely dead ? makes walking up and down the stairs interesting!

GrimmaTheNome · 04/09/2013 08:55

reboot L1D10 done. Roll on L2!

leezl and anyone else who's just started - the first 3-4 days are way the worst. If you can stick it through those it really does get easier. Take the tips on doing more stretches esp the quads. Caveat - if you really feel unwell after any sort of exercising, probably wise to get a checkup with your GP before continuing.

leezl · 04/09/2013 08:11

L1D1 in the bag!
I'm not well now, though...Shock

TooExtraImmatureCheddar · 03/09/2013 21:38

Did it! How is everyone else doing?

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deeplybaffled · 03/09/2013 21:30

Me neither! I was literally gasping for air...
glad to hear that at least the cardio doesn't get worse in the next level, as I'm scared already. Taking consolation from the fact that people do make it to level three, so hopefully, it is survivable!

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GrimmaTheNome · 03/09/2013 21:26

deeply, the first cardio circuit in L1 is just too much jumping, kills my lower legs so I have to pause before I get to lung explosion! So I've swapped it around a bit - do JJs with butt kicks and then for the second circuit jumprope with punches.

HaplessHousewife · 03/09/2013 21:02

I agree deeply, if it had carried on like that I would never have made it through to the end!

The longer I sit here, the more I hurt.

TooExtraImmatureCheddar · 03/09/2013 20:41

Yay, Hapless, well done you!

Baffled, I think the cardio in Level 1 is harder than the cardio in Level 2. It's so relentless. Abs in Level 2 are definitely harder, though!

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deeplybaffled · 03/09/2013 20:38

Just done L1D8.
can any experienced shredders tell me whether I'll always feel like my lungs are going to explode during the first cardio section? For me, it's by far the worst of the three!

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GrimmaTheNome · 03/09/2013 20:35

How do you ladies deal with missing a day for whatever reason?
I always miss Saturday and usually sunday - this weekend Monday too - no problem, just carry on from where I was. I think if I went much more than that I'd go back to the start of the level.

HaplessHousewife · 03/09/2013 20:19

I've done it. L1D1 ? I thought I wasn't going to make it after the first circuit but I did (doing the easier versions).

My poor legs Sad.

I think I've been reluctant to start because it means I've got to keep doing it ? no going back now!

TooExtraImmatureCheddar · 03/09/2013 20:11

I just carry on too, Elle. Mind you, my difficulty is forcing myself to restart after a rest! This time will be different .

Psyching myself up to start in an hour, once my dinner has gone down.

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 03/09/2013 17:25

Rest days are good.
It was originally designed by be 5 days a week and take 6 weeks but 30ds researched better. JM recommends rest days every 5 in books. Just carry on.

Choos123 · 03/09/2013 16:54

I managed a few pathetic push ups today, L1D2...how many more days? Lifting my arms above my head hurts...

Ellellie · 03/09/2013 16:43

How do you ladies deal with missing a day for whatever reason? Restart from the beginning? Chalk it up to life? Restart from the beginning of the level?

leezl · 03/09/2013 14:39

It's here! It's here!

GrimmaTheNome · 03/09/2013 12:56

Reboot L1D9 done.

Been away for a long weekend - the team I work with are mostly in the US so I usually swap UK bank holidays, in this case conveniently Labor Day. Lots of walking at least - while DD followed up her usual Saturday sailing and windsurfing with surfing lessons on Sunday. She's just a bit knackered today!Grin Resting up before school starts tomorrow.

DH has rejoined the gym, he's realised from my example that it is possible to fight post-50 decline! He can take DD to her bus-stop and then go there after, its quite convenient, while I shred at home.

Someone upthread said they couldn't do press-ups - I totally couldn't either the first time I did shred. Now I can just about get through the 2 sets anita style. Google for alternatives eg wall press-ups.

niceupthedance · 03/09/2013 12:10

Day 2 complete - did NMTZ again as neighbour has complained about noise and I don't want to aggravate him with jumping about. NMTZ only has 5 mins cardio in the warm up.

Well done everyone - keep it up!