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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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ErrolTheDragon · 04/10/2013 22:48

I'm somewhat in awe of anyone who manages to exercise at night! Enjoy your rest day. I'll take my usual full weekend though should be doing something active.

DH prodded my thigh this evening and commented how much firmer it felt. Grin

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deeplybaffled · 04/10/2013 22:23

Level 3, day 5 done. Lord, that was hard work even to get myself out from the depths of the sofa! Thank god for a planned day off tomorrow:)
sleepyhead33 , how are you getting on? I miss having someone level with me to keep me staggering onwards!

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ErrolTheDragon · 04/10/2013 17:54

Well done! Smile
Get up slower then - its not a race. Better to take a moment longer and avoid trying to do the next thing while dizzy, I'd have thought.

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ZingWantsCake · 04/10/2013 17:05

done L1D4

I did some of the things today closer to Natalie style.

still had "catch your breath" moments, but way less then 3 days ago!

However I do have a problem with getting up quickly from floor, it makes me feel dizzy.

I do need a proper sports bra and weights - I'm on it!

wasabipeanut · 04/10/2013 09:31

Conquita you are way ahead of me! I am still huffing and puffing through L1. I am way scared of L2.

Not feeling so good today. I managed to complete all the cardio (even bastard jumping jacks and bicycle crunches) so my body is already adapting but today I just feel tired. Yesterday I was energised and invigorated if still a little ouchy in the thighs!

I am looking forward to a day off on Sunday.

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ErrolTheDragon · 04/10/2013 09:16

L1D2 of Ri30. Apart from that leg raise abs, I quite enjoyed that. Oh, and the 'running man' cardio turns out more like an uncoordinated 'spotty dog' walk (The woodentops were a bit before my time even so probably a lot of you wont get that reference).

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conquita · 04/10/2013 00:40

Missed one day this week Blush but caught up today and found level 2 so much easier [not showing off honesttogod] it makes you realise how your body can adapt to this workout. I could put my makeup on this morning over a normal coloured face rather than the bright red one that appeared at the start of the week! I feel I can concentrate more on technique now rather than just trying to stick with it and not die. Two off now as I do pilates on a Saturday, Sunday is a day off, so will start level 2 again on Monday! Have a great weekend all.

Bumpotato · 03/10/2013 22:33

One day this week I did mine in my nightie. It was dark and I hadn't laid out my stuff the night before!

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ErrolTheDragon · 03/10/2013 22:30

Grin its you that's meant to be ripped and shredded, not your clothes!

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deeplybaffled · 03/10/2013 22:13

Level 3, day 4 done but sadly, my workout t shirt has died in the cause:(

Was only an old and battered one, but I was melting in some of the early bits so took it off to do it in just my bra and shorts ( thank heaven I was alone! ) and when I tried to put it on again for the abs bit, I ripped a grapefruit sized hole in the sleeve seam.

Do I get extra points for shredding my clothes too?

MyNameIsWinkly · 03/10/2013 19:45

I'm alternating shredding and plodding slowly running, and today was a running day for me. 5k in 39.03, which is a LOT faster than at the start of the week. I doubt my times will improve as dramatically from here on in.

Tomorrow is a Shred day. I am on night shifts tonight and tomorrow, so my day off on Saturday may be a day off from exercise or it may be a Shred day, if I can be arsed.

ZingWantsCake · 03/10/2013 17:59

vag

try it! lift him/her by the legs for extra fun!Grin

Vagazzled · 03/10/2013 17:36

L1D3 done Grin I'm using 1kg weights, finding them fine for everything but the chest flies, need something a little heavier.... How would a 4 year old work for that Grin

ZingWantsCake · 03/10/2013 16:21

walking down the stairs is ow, ow, but I do stretch properly!

we'll see tomorrow! Wink

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ErrolTheDragon · 03/10/2013 15:03

Maybe you're doing your stretches properly... I think I was OK during the exercise, it was walking downstairs some time later that was the killer!

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ZingWantsCake · 03/10/2013 14:48

errol coz everyone says that day 3-4 they are dying!
and I wasn't

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ErrolTheDragon · 03/10/2013 13:50

wasabi - oh, well done, you deserve to feel smug!

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wasabipeanut · 03/10/2013 11:36

L1D3 done - got up at 5.50 to do it before school run hell. I did feel quite smug when I finished my hot water & lemon at 7.15 having shredded, showered, dressed & even managed some slap!

I def hurt less today (thank heavens) and the 1Kg weights were fine. I feel wimpy now reading that you lot are packing 2kg plus! I may trade up in a few days if I feel I can. I actually really struggle with the cardio on circuit 1 Blush. It's the jumping jacks they just kill me. All other cardio - fine. I also struggle with the bicycle crunches at the end - I did manage a few today but on days 1 & 2 just did plain crunches. Seems to be a co ordination issue!

Can't believe I may be progressing to L2 in 7 days. I may cheat and do 2 weeks on L1.

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ErrolTheDragon · 03/10/2013 11:20

Well done zing.

it went a bit faster today and I found it no harder than yesterday confused (although still finding it very hard just not worse)
what I am doing wrong?

eh? why do you think you're doing something wrong?

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ZingWantsCake · 03/10/2013 10:56

oh and during the last set of abs (the difficult one) DD kept on kissing my head and kept me going! such a sweetie! ?Smile

ZingWantsCake · 03/10/2013 10:53

L1D3 done.

it went a bit faster today and I found it no harder than yesterday Confused (although still finding it very hard just not worse)
what I am doing wrong?

all I can think is that the weights are not heavy enough.
fucking Amazon, where's my delivery? Angry

I did the butt kicks higher and only stopped once, but had to hold onto furniture as I felt loosing my balance.
But I dug deep at the very end and DID NOT STOP while doing the last set of skipping!

how's everyone?

Bumpotato · 03/10/2013 10:23

I think that's what she says! I was a bit wtf first time I heard it.

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ErrolTheDragon · 03/10/2013 10:17

Bump - thanks - I'll try your first suggestion (but pass on the second Grin)

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Bumpotato · 03/10/2013 10:13

Oh and "give it to god"!!

Bumpotato · 03/10/2013 10:10

Errol I built up in a couple of days to doing that. To begin with I had my legs slightly higher and pulsed it so that I still got some abs in.

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