October Shred Thread

Elle, it makes such a difference to your mental head space that's for sure! Well done on keeping it up. I would not have kept this up without you guys support.
Wasi it is crazy isn't it.. the travelling push ups! I can't lower myself down properly. I actually dream of level 2! At least level 3 goes very quick though .

I did not shred today, my abs feel like they have been punched. Also I didn't want to worsen the carpet burns.

Just did D13 (4th day of L2). Phew! I think I enjoy L2 more cos I'm sweaty at the end of it, feels like its working! L3 feels like a long way off though. I'm struggling with the abs bit of circuit 2, my tummy muscles are useless.
Thankyou for the support and advice on this thread, been feeling blue recently and I feel noticeably better in the days I shred. So thanks for the motivation!

Conquita I did L3D4 today. It isn't getting easier. By the end I have nothing left and I still can't do the sit ups Nat style

oh and carpet burns on the arms, not a great look. Tomorrow I will use a yoga mat.

Level 3 day 2. It is hard.

Defo wear trainers, you need all the support you can get.
Thanks for the info on ripped Errol, hope you enjoy the half term hols.

Well I did day 1 level 3 today, sweet baby Jesus! words cannot describe it. I couldn't do all the strength movements but hope my stamina will get better with each session. The mountain thrusts! at first I was jumping my legs back and forth but realised you don't jump, you just climb. I feel really really great though. I do the shred in front of a mirror so I can keep an eye on my form, and I rolled up my t-shirt and tucked it in my bra and was checking my abs out man! they are there, I just need to lose a layer of fat, but the abs are there!!!

I'll dig them out, thanks ladies :)

I think a half decent pair of trainers are really important to protect joints from the higher impact stuff. They also help to stabilise you in things like squat thrusts and plank jacks.

Thanks Wasabi that's good to know!

Elle, yes, I always wear trainers, think my ankles and knees would struggle from the impact otherwise.

Can I ask a daft question, do you all wear trainers when you're shredding? Cos I've been doing it bare foot on laminate floor and my feet and ankles aching a bit today. Just wondered if I'd be better with trainers on. Day 12 done today. Starting to be irritated by Natalie's grin, I'm sure I don't smile like that until the end!

And yes Seasalt L2 does get more manageable after a few days!

Elle Squat thrusts are evil! I used to do the first set Anita style and the second Natalie style. Wait until you hit the "mountain climber" in L3.....

Hi again all

Sorry I've been absent lately - been bloody manic with work/relatives/half term etc. Sorry to see we've had some injuries and old conditions flaring up. I wish all those affected a swift recovery.

Well amazingly I have stuck to the shred and started L3. Did day 2 this morning. Jesus, I thought I was going to die. I have found the jumps between levels really hard. However I didn't start aching again with L2. This time my arms, stomach and muscles really deep inside my body ache! I never thought I'd make it this far though frankly so I'm not bloody giving up now!

Am also thinking of life after the shred. Am ordering a JM boxed set off Amazon with RI30, Killer buns and one other I can't remember. Also getting some 2Kg weights.

I do feel a lot better overall but last time I checked had gained 3lbs. Hey ho. Am hoping its increased muscle not the result of being a bit lax with carbs. Will check again at the end!

Hope everyone has a good shreddy day

Well done all of you completing your shreds and ripped! I did Shred Day 11 today (second day of level 2) after two days off over weekend. Oops! I'm finding level 2 difficult, but a lot to do with my lack of balance and coordination! I enjoy the skating cardio bit but the squat thrusts are miserable!

Hello, long-time lurker here! I'm so inspired by those of you who are on level 3 or who have completed the shred, you give me hope that it is possible! I've just completed level 2, day 3 and I'm sooooo sore. This level seems much harder than the first, though I suppose that's the idea. Tell me level 2 gets easier the same way level 1 did? I need to know it's going to be ok! Any encouragement or stories of success would be gratefully received...

Fantastic news well done Will!! Have you noticed any difference in your shape since day 1? I will start level 3 tomorrow god willing!

Errol, how many levels are on ripped? I am planning on starting that after the 30 day shred.

Drumroll .... L3D10 completed! I have been shredded!

I'm away for a few days but I'm going to start again from the beginning when I get back. The plan is that I will do more 'Natalie' moves next time round.

Thanks Errol for starting this thread and to everyone for their support and encouragement - it really helped.

See you on the November Shred thread!

Level 2 done and dusted. Level 3 here we come
I swear the 1st circuit of level 2 is the hardest bit. I also realised today I have been doing that static lunge move correctly, I think it is Jillian that does it differently to Anita and Natalie. I follow Anita and Nat.

L3D8 done (and new sports bra purchased!). Almost there!

Elle I really struggled with the co-ordination on those side lunges too. I moved on to L2 after 10 days. It is a step up but I stuck to the 'Anita' moves and that helped.

Hmm thankyou good tip. Will have a bash on Saturday then!