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October Shred Thread

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ErrolTheDragon · 01/10/2013 08:31

Another month, another chance to start/restart/continue the 30 Day Shred, or similar - ripped in 30, NMTZ, whatever your preferred form of torture exercise with Jillian you're welcome here for support, advice and motivation!

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wasabipeanut · 02/10/2013 08:49

Morning everyone :) and thanks Errol . Will have a rest day on Sunday probably.

So I managed last night and this morning. It does hurt a bit though - especially my right knee for some reason. And my thighs. Going up and down stairs and kneeling to change 15 mo DS2 is rather painful. Hey ho - 6 pack here I come!

And as for that Natalie - what a saucy minx. Shock

conquita · 02/10/2013 07:45

10 days on level 1, 10 days on level 2 and then 10 days on level 3 Zing Woop Woop Smile!

ZingWantsCake · 02/10/2013 07:39

quick question: am I supposed to do level 1 for 30 days, then move on to level 2?

trucks thanks!

I'm looking forward to excersice today!

conquita · 02/10/2013 07:35

I knew there was something well dodge about my girl Nat but I couldn't put my finger on it....

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 02/10/2013 03:53

I am popping in to say well done zing! And to share gossip: Natalie did not appear on later JM videos because was discovered to have appeared nude in a saucy DVD!

conquita · 02/10/2013 00:47

Day 3 level 2 done. For those on level 2, how far do you bring your knees in when you jump back and forth in plank position? I envisage I am doing delicate bunny hops, however the reality is far from it [I swear I feel the house shake]. Also, after the workout it is great to see a nice definition in the abs area of the stomach, but the ego deflates by evening when that area is filled out again from too much chocolate salad. 7 more days to go and then level 3 here we come!

WillColbert · 01/10/2013 22:42

I did L2D1 today. I'm enjoying it and am feeling fitter, but I'm not seeing results yet in terms of a more toned body. I know I'm being really impatient but at what stage do people generally start to notice an effect? I'm not expecting to get Natalie's abs but would appreciate anyone telling me about their positive results to keep my motivation up.

deeplybaffled · 01/10/2013 22:25

Had meant to do level 3, day 3 today, but feeling wiped out - suspect that the cold I thought I'd got rid of is back. So much for vitamin c tablets! So am also taking a scenic route through level 3, hoping tomorrow will kick me back on to it.

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ErrolTheDragon · 01/10/2013 22:08

wasabi:

Is it safe to do it day in day out? Don't you need a rest in between?

I've been doing it every weekday, with the weekend off. But I would think if you really feel you need a rest day more often to start with then it'd be better to do that until you feel a bit fitter, than to decide its too hard and not do it at all.

Nightlark - sounds like your kids are enjoying it too! Grin

Weetabix - let us know how it went (if it did yet!)

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Coveredinweetabix · 01/10/2013 21:05

I'll wobble in to say hello. I got to L2D4 in August and then came off the wagon and shredded for the first time in 5 or 6 weeks on Sunday. I did zumba yesterday so didn't shred as well. I am planning on shredding later tonight but am currently full of sausage and mash so am going to to an hour's ironing and then see how I feel. Vague plan is to shred from 10.00, have a quick shower & then collapse into bed.

ZingWantsCake · 01/10/2013 21:01

and thank you!

ZingWantsCake · 01/10/2013 21:00

Ripping

also after eating Cake!Grin

NightLark · 01/10/2013 20:54

Nice thread! I'm on L2D9 of the Shred and, after a week off with the period-from-hell, I was happy to find that I came back stronger, not reverted to a blob. Will look in for encouragement (and some idea of what to do next). DDs (age 4 and 2) now shout 'jumping jacks' and leap around with me...

RippingYarns · 01/10/2013 20:33

that's the endorphins, little chemicals giving you a high!

they are the same things that are released after having sex or eating chilli

well done

ZingWantsCake · 01/10/2013 20:29

thanks ripping

weirdest thing is I actually feel like doing it again tonight!
I won't. I'm bloody tired but I felt healthy afterwards, which was great!

RippingYarns · 01/10/2013 20:19

brilliant! i knew you could do it Grin

wasabipeanut · 01/10/2013 20:18

Can I join please? I did L1D1 of 30 day shred today after a long time of no exercise and 3 babies in 5 years. I did it - just. But now I feel really wobbly when I stand and my arms are also really wobbly at the top and shoulders.

Is it safe to do it day in day out? Don't you need a rest in between?

Sleepyhead33 · 01/10/2013 19:26

Thanks for starting us off in October Errol. I have been doing the 30 DS since the end of August, am currently mon level 3 day 3 (just done). I am definitely taking the scenic route rather than getting it done in 30!
had good results so far so definitely sticking with it even though I am struggling a lot with motivation for level 3 and have been slipping in BFBM here and there.
Good luck all, here's to a successful October for us all.

ZingWantsCake · 01/10/2013 16:37

errol I know, but they are forgotten what with hibernating under a thick layer of blubber!Grin

ZingWantsCake · 01/10/2013 16:36

bump I almost did that!

I have a pair of wrist weights - 0.5 kg each. I'll use them tomorrow.
Today I was really pushed with time so just wanted to get on.

I never thought I'd say this but I'm looking forward to tomorrow! Shock Grin

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ErrolTheDragon · 01/10/2013 15:26

If you've been carrying around a succession of babies I'm sure you'll have some arm muscles already, zing! You know what they say - life begins at 40.

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Bumpotato · 01/10/2013 15:18

I used tins of beans before I got my dumbbells zing, they did the job.

ZingWantsCake · 01/10/2013 14:03

I'm only 39, but had 6 kids in 11 years and it shows.

I've lived in maternity clothes for more years than I dare to admit...Blush
I think turning 40 next summer switched on some kind of button. I don't mind becoming 40, but I don't want to be 40 and fat.
that combo scares me.

even without the weights I can just about feel my arm muscles. good. I forgot I had them!Grin

Bumpotato · 01/10/2013 12:06

Whoop whoop zing!

Welcome newbies

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ErrolTheDragon · 01/10/2013 11:19

Anyone can join, NQP but nice to have someone else my age on board!

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