January Shred Thread

I had an enforced day off this morning and think I may have to drop the Shred for a while.

My knees were in agony all of yesterday evening, even when resting. There is a burning sensation just underneath the kneecap. I think I'm going to have to pay a visit to my GP and start getting it sorted.

Not doing exercise is NOT the answer, as I will become fatter, more unfit and cost the NHS a lot more in the long run. I need to get my knees fixed so that I can do exercise like normal people do.

I had an unplanned day off yesterday as i just didn't get time during the day and then we had to take DS to the doctors in the evening as he is unwell yet again. By the time we got home and got him settled it was too late and i was too tired to shred.

So I'm going to have to try and fit in a shred on at least Saturday or Sunday or im going to lose momentum.

D8 L2 d2 done!!

I have 2 days off now as we're going away today for the weekend.

Will be back to it on Monday

D8 L2 d2 done!!

I have 2 days off now as we're going away today for the weekend.

Will be back to it on Monday

L2D16 has been done - and I persevered with the 2kg weights, even for the v-flys. OK so I didn't actually lift my arms for about 1 in 5 of them (sshh don't tell Jillian) but I jolly well did it. Yay me! And I'm over halfway there now which is great.
Don't phone it in, people!!

Well I have had another day off, unplanned this time though as I just wasn't home all day to do it. Must must get back onto it tomorrow though!

At least I have had a reasonable try at a fast day today (am trying to get back into 5:2 atm as well, but easing myself in) - I stuck to it all day till I got offered a few nibbles at a meeting and didn't quite manage to turn them down, but still can't have been that far outside the limit so quite happy.

L1D7 today. Had a day off yesterday because I was feeling really miserable about it all, not sure why as I was feeling fine the day before! No idea how I'll fit in tomorrow yet. I don't like doing it with other people in the house (this all starting to sound a bit rude! ) but they'll be no avoiding that tomorrow or over the weekend and I can't have 3 days off.

Pelvic floor coped better today which was good. In hindsight I think my pelvic floor problems were behind my misery yesterday. Anyway, I've been doing all the exercises for that too and feel encouraged by today.

You all seem to be miles ahead of me and doing brilliantly, well done!

L3d1 done. Had a rest day yesterday but also an enforced one tomorrow so had to force myself. Glad I did though :)

I hate hate hate jumping lunges and travelling push-ups. But did both sort of

L2D7 done. Finding it hard to motivate myself at the moment, this thread is helping though, so thank you everyone.

I've eaten really badly today as well, think I need to give myself a talking to.

winters -welcome! hmm, TBH there's quite a few with dodgy knees but first time I've heard of ankles being a problem. You're wearing trainers, yes? If you think any move is damaging a joint don't do it - find some modification or substitute a lower-impact move like more of the boxing.

just done this for the first time today, my ankles clicked so badly with each jumping jack. please tell me I'm not the only one who's had this and my feet aren't about to fall off!

Sally - well done! Its one of those things to remember when you don't feel like doing it, that you'll be pleased afterwards that you did.

Another one who nearly caved and didn't do it today, but for pretty much the same reasons as worldhonecrazy decided I had to keep going. So L2 D15 done. I'm half way there!

Couldn't resist measuring up, I haven't lost any more weight, but my eating has been awful, but I have lost 2cm off my waist and 3 from under my chest. Hips are the same but I think this is because I measure the wrong bit and there isn't too much more to loose from that bit.

L1D8 done. I couldn't face getting up early to do it this morning and kept thinking "I'll do it after lunch, or maybe tonight when the kids are in bed" but after putting DS2 down for his morning nap decided to stick my gym stuff on and get it out of the way. Quite proud of myself for not giving into the temptation to sit on the sofa and do nothing, although I'm doing that now.

I did the YouTube one as couldn't wait to faff around with DVD (would have talked myself out of it) so could see my reflection in the mirror and the tv screen and I actually do most of it (bar press ups) at well above Anita level and a lot at Natalie level. Quite chuffed with that!

Also will try to get up at 6 and do it in the morning, seems like that's a lie in for this thread!

Im mega impatient too I tried on jeans this morning and was annoyed I still couldn't do them up don't know why I've only done 3 days! Plus I'm due on so telling myself I'm bloated as well as fat.
On the plus side when I done the shred a few months ago I took under wear pics that i looked at last night and the difference was fab, in 5 weeks I went from flabby to toned and looked great, I'm furious at myself for not only gaining it back but gaining even more

World....snap, I was up at 6!!

Agree with your reasons for doing so also!!

I am impatient for results!! Have my fav pair of diesel skinny jeans I keep trying on to judge my shrinkage!!! They do up but not sure I could sit down in them!!!

Office 5.15!! Woah that's early, well done to you! Feels good to get it done and out of the way early though doesn't it!

Must say I'm looking forward to a day off!! I've done 7 days straight through! Will do tomorrow morning and then I'm away for weekend with dp so no shredding till Monday.....will take gym kit though and do some cardio

I took a couple of days off as I was away from home. Back to it this morning. I really didn't want to get out of bed, even though I had a "lie in" until 6.00 a.m (wow!)

Then I remembered:

a. I don't want to be a fat blimp anymore, and the only way I am going to stop being a fat blimp is to get my sorry-arse out of bed, downstairs and SHRED! Though it was tempting to think "Sod it, I will just buy bigger clothes."
b. This thread. I could never show my face on Mumsnet again if I don't keep going.

It is hard, I want spectacular resuts, rather than "good" results, and I am not going to get spectacular with only 20 minutes a day. I wish I could find time to do more. Think I might download one of those short exercise apps to do whilst dinner is cooking.

L1D9, plus 3x20 sec side planks per side and 3x18 inclined push-ups. The hardest part of the whole thing were those side planks.

Thanks errol, yes ive been sort of doing SW eating, but not as successfully as id like. BUT ive lost 2lb!

I know I'm getting my shape back as my maternity jeans, which ive been still wearing since DS was born 5 months ago as they are so comfy and don't press on c-section wound, are starting to fall down. Ive not got the guts to try any of my other clothes on yet but will do at the end of the shred.

D7 L2 d1 done!!

I decided to do L2 and not Buns and Thighs. I enjoyed it, definitely tougher and I was more sweaty at the end! I like planks so that's a good addition for me! Didn't like the pendulum lunges so much!!!

I leapt out of bed at 5.15 again this morning, raring to go - and by leapt, I mean fell, and by raring to go, I mean bleary eyed.
Still - Day 15 Level 2 is done and dusted. My cardio stamina is definitely improving, but I am still a red-faced sweaty mess by the end of the workout. Good job I've got an hour to have a cold shower and cool down my purple face before work

wow - good idea at this time of year. I'd like to do some running but I think I'd find a treadmill to hard on the old hip joint nowadays, will have to wait till the towpath near us is no longer a mudbath.

L1D8 - done!

Just ordered a tredmill!!