October Shred Thread

L3D2 done. How's everyone else getting on?

Day 10 of ripped level 2 done this morning. I'm also, as of yesterday, doing MFP set at 1200 cals a day. I couldn't decide which diet to do so I'm going to eat healthily and cut down on the red wine.

Good morning all! Just finished L3D1 - very hard even though I did 'Anita' moves on all the plank/push up/ab exercises.

wasabi - I really struggled with balance at the start of L2 but it got much better by D5/6.

Thanks everyone for all the encouragement. I had the DVD over a year before I started it - if it wasn't for threads like this it would still be in the wrapper.

Hang on in there!

Hi everyone,

Zing I hope you're feeling better and that you are coping with some not so nice memories. I suffered a miscarriage in between DS1 and DD. Everyone experiences grief differently so I can't pretend to know how you felt but you do have my sympathy x

Well I did L2 D2 today. It is hard isn't it? I am dripping by the end - nice! My balance is rubbish but I'm hoping it will improve. I do quite like the yoga, plank type stuff. Squat thrusts are killers though! My body is visibly changing though which is great. I wish I'd taken measurements now!

Happy shredding everyone!

Yes well done, I haven't even got as far as looking at L3 yet.

Did L2 again this morning, have made a solemn vow to be on L3 this time next week.

How's it going Zing?

L2D10 done. So it's L3 for me tomorrow. Had a quick look at what it involves - looks tricky but I will give it a go.

Feeling a bit under the weather with a cold so dropped back to level one for a day to work my way into it again after a week off.
still look like an agitated aubergine at the end of it though!
I will finish level 3 this week, I will....

So sorry to hear that zing

Go with your instincts this week, there is no right or wrong way to mourn or reflect. Sending hugs.

Lev - maybe measure now, I've lost 1 cm and I'm only L1D6, on the only place that I've quickly 'out of curiousity' re-checked (my mummy tummy)

Zing big hugs for next week xx and I hope you feel better soon.

I had hoped to complete D7 today but OH got wine last night and I just couldn't pull myself around today, maybe a break will do me good though and relax my still aching muscles excuses, excuses! naughty frog!
Back on it tomorrow. I'm thinking of doing something extra - maybe dust off the kettlebell and do some workouts or I've been looking at the brazillian butt lift DVD :) and fancy adding in a few of the bum exercises from it. Will decide tomorrow.

Hope everyone had a good weekend x

NQP

slightly better, but still on Nurofen.

I'm going to have a horrible week next week as it is the 5th "anniversary" that we lost a baby (MC) and I can't help but re-living those awful days

I just want to curl up and hide all week, and it will be extremely difficult to even get through this week, but I know that exercise will help me cope better, so I will try to do some.
I don't know how, but I will make an effort.

send me strength please.

Any better today Zing?

L2, day 2 today as didn't do any shred on Wednesday, and need to do 5 sessions per week.

Had a few illicit cigarettes on Friday and I swear I could still feel the effects this morning.

Re-doubling efforts to lead a healthier life this week (after steak & chips, red wine & chocolate tonight, well it IS Sunday!)

my Enell bra from Ebay arrived.

it's good.

I had 2 lots of nurofen today and will be taking more soon.

I am pissed off with this fucking headache/dizziness/nausea. It's ridiculous.

good going you all!
I don't know when I can get on, but will do asap.
I miss the excersice.

Hi Frogs. I didn't think to measure myself but I'll keep an eye on how my clothes fit. I finish mat leave and go back to work next months and getting back into my work clothes is a motivator.

L2D1 done this morning (with DH and in trainers). The sweat was literally running down my face - nice!

Has anyone tried the yoga Jillian DVD? I'm tempted after this one.

Note to self - NEVER leave shredding until this late hour, much prefer as early as possible.
On the plus side back ok and neck ok, although I did have to go a little more gentle on the jumping stuff - but I managed :)
I am She-Ra for those that remember her

NotQuite That sounds promising, well done to your friend.

Leviticus Did you measure yourself before you started? From what I've read about shred - you may not drop pounds but should see some difference in inches lost.
Like you I don't have that much weight to lose (13lbs for me, I'm within healthy BMI=23.4) I just want to revisit the 150lbs or under mark (it's been a veryyy long time) and more importantly tone up ALL wobbly parts. Anyway - the point I am trying to make is the less you have to lose - the slower it can be. I'm trying to make sure I've got a deficit in the calories I'm taking in/burning but I'm not being too strict on where those calories are coming from
I did attempt low carbing - but due to an existing medical condition that flared up quite badly as a direct result of the diet being pretty high fat I had to stop it.

It's L1D6 for me, I haven't done it yet, got up late with a fecking sore neck but on the plus side - my back feels better :)
I've had brekkie and took a few painkillers, so I'm waiting to see if it feels better - if it does I'm still going to shred but maybe have to adapt a few moves to not strain it.

Wooshhh!! I've waffled a fair bit today, haven't I ?

Have a good day all.

Ah the joy of a day off. Leviticus I would be inclined to wear trainers and have done so with L1 because there is a fair bit of jumping with the jacks, jump rope etc. and my knees would be buggered if I did anything high impact without trainers!

You're at exactly the same stage as me. I am quite scared about L2.

Also - I've been doing it barefoot on a floorboard + carpeted floor. Is that ok or should I put trainers on? My knees and ankles are feeling a bit achey today.

errol thanks, I know I'm lucky with DH. We both struggle to achieve optimum fitness but we are committed to NOT bring like our prematurely decrepit parents (who think that fitness involves a 10 minute stroll to the cake shop then an afternoon in front of the tv eating said cakes!)

Hi everyone. I've just finished L1D10 and thought It was time to de-lurk.

I've just watched L2 while eating my tea - not sure it was a good idea.

I'm using 1.5kg weights and attempting to do 30 consecutive days to see if it will actually work on me. I can't see any difference yet but I'm hoping to be more toned round the middle at the end.

Is everyone dieting as well? I'm not really although I've cut right down on wine. Will I lose weight anyway? I don't have a lot to lose - maybe half a stone.