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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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sunnymum44 · 25/09/2013 13:01

Thanks Errol for the good ideas, much appreciated. Sounds like I could mix it up a bit then to maintain the hopefully Wink new body!

ErrolTheDragon · 25/09/2013 11:21

Oh, forgot I was meant to log L3D5 done. I'd better make up my mind about whether to get another DVD soon!

ErrolTheDragon · 25/09/2013 11:20

Hi Sunny, welcome aboard... I think the answer is, whatever suits you. I did the shred before going on holiday and then came back for a second go around - using larger weights for some moves, doing a bit more Natalie. I'm thinking that when I've finished either I'll mix it up a bit (do a day on each level in turn) or get a different DVD, possibly ripped in 30 - maybe do that and then come back to shred (I'm still nowhere near 'all natalie' so I don't think I'm done with it)

Not sure but I'd guess that if you want to maintain rather than carry on building strength/fitness you could just do maybe each level once per week.

sunnymum44 · 25/09/2013 10:39

Hi, I have a very quick question please. Sorry I haven't had time to read the whole thread yet (over 300 posts!) but am on Level 1, Day 3 and very motivated by you all and your successes Smile So apologies if this has been answered already....

My Q is what happens after the 30 days?! I realise there's some talk of other DVDs but surely it's not a case of buying a new DVD every month is it? Being newish to exercise, I'm wondering if you just carry on with what suits you to keep up the newly toned physique or is it necessary to find something new and challenging? Can the shred be done long term if I find it suits me? Or will it all go back to jelly the week after I stop?!

Many thanks in advance for any thoughts Grin

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deeplybaffled · 24/09/2013 21:14

Or, rather, those who have the sense to watch it properly, instead of on fast forward, like me...

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deeplybaffled · 24/09/2013 20:47

May change my name to deeply puce!
Done level 3, day 1. Had to do it about one and a half times as some of the moves were beyond me, choreographically the first time, so was just swearing at the dvd. But I do have 3 left feet, combined with the fact that I can't see the screen properly when in plank, so that's probably just me:(
As I couldn't see properly and was relying on what she said, was trying to raise an arm and leg simultaneously in the last circuit and getting very cross with myself when I couldn't do it...feeling a bit happier now I've had another go, but something of a muppet for the cock ups the first time round - hopefully iron some of them out next time.
good luck, sleepyhead33 - am sure people who have a modicum of coordination, and /or the sense, unlike me, to watch the level first will be fine;)

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DorisShutt · 24/09/2013 20:41

Not noticing sizing changes, I'm still a size 14, but the thighs of my trousers are looser I think.

My stomach isn't quite as wobbly, but sadly my cellulite an stretch marks are still present Hmm

Sleepyhead33 · 24/09/2013 19:36

Glad to hear that you are enjoying L 3 Errol. Well I'm not shredding tonight. Absolutely shattered and got loads of marking so it in the best gram of mind to start L 3. Think I am going to come to it refreshed tomorrow.
Deeplybaffled-make sure you report back and let me know what to expect!

well done Doris-only one more until L2. Are you noticing any changes in terms of clothes fitting better yet?

DorisShutt · 24/09/2013 13:02

L1D9 done.

Lying on bed totally knackered now. And I'm supposed to e unknackering a cupboard for the plumber coming, except I don't think I can move.

New weights definitely helping (or possibly hindering?!) as bit hurt that didn't before coz I wasn't doing the move properly.

Last day of L1 tomorrow and then on to L2 on Thursday - eeek! Shock

ErrolTheDragon · 24/09/2013 11:27

L3D4 done, and unusually I've showered already. I quite like most of L3, doing anitas for some moves of course, except the rock star jumps really don't happen.

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deeplybaffled · 23/09/2013 22:10

Oh, we are level then, sleepy head 33! Level 2, day 10 done here too, although controversially posting after my shower, so slightly paler shade of puce...watched level 3 on fast forward which was probably a tactical error!
tomorrow could be...interesting.
as for deleted posts, if it was what I saw, it was some kind of spam advert - heaven knows why it pitched up on our harmless shred thread!

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DorisShutt · 23/09/2013 21:04

Well my 1kg weights rocked up today (these ones) and I really worked up a sweat as the lighter weights meant I could concentrate on the squats rather than not dropping the weights!

However, I'm now sitting on the couch and wincing gently as I have sore muscles in my back that I haven't felt before! Still L1D8 done and dusted.

Sleepyhead33 · 23/09/2013 20:54

Right, got home earlier than expected so put the time to good use and shredded. level 2 day 10 done-eek. Though tbh I will be glad to see the back of this level.

True to form I am logging this before my shower! I am still puce and will be until I shower!
errol - that must be a nice feeling. I feel stronger but haven't yet noticed something I can do now in 'real life' that I couldn't do before.

Doris - I am also curious! What could they have said on this thread that was so controversial...

DorisShutt · 23/09/2013 12:43

Mine are coming via Prime so should be here today - hopefully, possibly!

Although, out of interest, I do wonder what poster above was deleted for?!

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ZingWantsCake · 23/09/2013 09:47

doris

let me know when your weights arrive - I ordered mine on the 6th and still nothing!

ErrolTheDragon · 23/09/2013 09:12

L3D3 done.
Windsurfed on Saturday, gone up to a 4m sail (which isn't big but at least proper adult size!) - being able to actually do something that I simply couldn't have before shows it works and makes it all worthwhile.

DorisShutt · 23/09/2013 06:46

Ended up not Shredding on Friday or at the weekend as life got in the way - that and pruning our entire garden (so I did shred, just not the exercise version!). Figure Jillian has to give me some credit for the fact that my entire body is now aching?!

I've ordered new 1kg weights from Amazon which should hopefully arrive today so I don't cripple myself with shoulder raises and squat & thrusts; strangely I have no issues with bicep curls or chest flys so I must have some muscles that work! Wink

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deeplybaffled · 22/09/2013 22:24

I definitely was not really fit, I had really patchy fitness from playing badminton which is quite a stop start game, so had no stamina at all....and it shows in every damn 2 minute cardio section when I turn puce!
glad to know I'm not the only oddbod who logs on pre shower :)

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Bumpotato · 22/09/2013 22:06

Day 4 of ripped today. I had a day off yesterday because I was at a henshine on Friday night and drank my body weight in G&Ts Jillian says at the start of the DVD that we need to take one or two rest days a week.

Sleepyhead33 · 22/09/2013 21:22

Me too! typing this before my shower and my forehead is wet with my hair sticking to it-lovely:)
My husband thinks it is very strange that I log on here to confirm I have done it before showering! this thread has really kept me going.

I have a governors meeting tomorrow night so can't do day 10 until Tuesday so it looks like you will have to go first baffled and pave the way! Were you really fit before doing this? I am quite proud of having got this far since basically doing no exercise since having my 2 children (now 1 and 4) and the weight piling on.

Rubbish- I am doing it 5x usually with odd days off if I am working late-I always do it in the evening when children are in bed. No way could I sacrifice an hour in bed in the morning to get up and do it. I am always very impressed with morning shredders.

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deeplybaffled · 22/09/2013 20:33

Level 2, day 9 done and I am sweating from places i hadn't known you could sweat...

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ZingWantsCake · 22/09/2013 08:05

that's good to know errol I assumed it os everyday!

well I couldn't do it at the weekend anyway, just too much running around and other stuff to do.
still sleep training DD so evenings may or may not work.
I'll watch dvd tonight to "get me in the mood".

my plan is to start tomorrow lunchtime as soon as little ones are down for their naps.

my dumbells stil haven't arrived, but I have some wrist weights so I'll use those and a couple of food tins.

ErrolTheDragon · 21/09/2013 22:14

Hey I was wondering how many days per week everyone is shredding? Are we meant to do it everyday?

I'm doing it weekdays and having the weekend off (but we usually do something active as a family one or both days). Most exercise regimes recommend at least one or two rest days a week.

rubbish - working through muscular stiffness is fine but if you're injured in any other way don't make it worse - if butt kicks are hurting you then substitute a cardio interval that doesn't.

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