January Shred Thread

L2d3 done earlier

L2 d2 done 10 days of shred. Ok but still not planking right. End in a kind of yoga dolphin pose for the last set of plank thingys. My poor spindley little arms. I have decided to keep 2 days of level 1 as an insurance plan, just incase can't face a L2 day. :)
MyNameIsInigoMontoya L1 is on youtube if your dvd doesn't arrive intime
L1 got a bit easier around day 4 for me so I am hope the same in l 2

L1D6 for me too!

Unfortunately my DVD is dying and kept getting stuck all the way through circuit 1, so I must have done a fair few extra reps but was getting very annoyed with it.

So have just ordered a new copy on Amazon - together with a copy of Ri30 to do next, cos then I could get free postage! I've not done that before though, so not sure how it compares?

L1D4 done. Thought I would have a rest day today as couldn't actually straighten my arms this morning, however I felt better this evening so decided to go for it. Felt really good this time. First time I've managed the whole thing with no 'phoning it'. I am still doing Anita style press ups but the rest is ok apart from the side lunge things I talked about yesterday.

I'm so chuffed that I can do all the jumping around now without any difficulty.

Not sure I get the abs stuff right. The bicycle bit at the end is fine until halfway through when my back starts to ache. My abs never ache so I think my back must be doing more than it should; doesn't it know it's not invited to the party?! I would love my abs to ache.

Still, I'm feeling so much happier about everything. Feeling more confident and energetic. Really watching what I eat as well because there's no point eating my favourite Lindt 70% if it just undoes my shredding work.

So impressed to see how the rest of you are doing!

Sorry it was Ralph who inspired the punches with weights

L1D8 done.
Inspired by Officelady (I think) I did the last set of punches with weights which wasn't too bad.
Only 2 more days and L2, feeling mildly nervous, should have a look at it I suppose.

L1D6 - complete! Rest day will defiantly be tomorrow now lol

*treated! Not tested!

Thanks peppermint, i feel good after doing it now, so i think its time to go up a level. Although we had the heating on while i was doing it so had to go and stand in the rain for a few minutes afterwards.

As im obviously so fit now, ive tested myself to cooking my potatoes in chicken fat rather than fry light

Day 11 Level 2 done and dusted! Didn't feel the love for Jillian today - especially circuit 2, hate the strength moves
And now I am celebrating my good work with a massive glass of gin

Well done JR - my body aches too much for me to forget

Had completely forgotten about shredding today but in off to do it now! L1D7 for me

D3L2 Done

Finding it really hard going in my arms. Strangely my legs are also feeling v sore today. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to do double jump ropes.

L1 D3 done!
Didn't want to get out of bed but pleased now its done!! Also managed to do first set of press ups off my knees!!

l2 d1 done (badly). feel a bit shaky in the old arms. I couldn't do plank jacks more downward dog jacks as my arms are soo tired.

My weights are only 2.5lbs each but I use them with the punchs and bum kicks to

Rest day here as out and about all day and used usual Shred slot (DC bathtime) to vacuum and speed clean, did it vigorously though

Back on it tomorrow.

L1D5 (I think) for me!

I am using 2 different size weights now too (as DH got a mixed set) - lighter ones for the anterior raises and squat-presses, heavier ones for the rowing and chest flies. I find it makes it easier to do the exercises "well" (good squats, for example) and means I can keep going to the end of the harder ones instead of having to skip a few reps towards the end.

L2D2 done

I was quite surprised when I was doing it the other morning before it was light, our lounge is at the back and I'd left the curtains open so it was like a mirror - I was actually raising further than I thought I was. Perhaps because the body is dropping as the arms raise IYSWIM. Might just be worth you checking, you may be going higher than you think. But yes, do that one without weights and then work up, it is harder than the other arm moves.

Hopefully you're just about over the worst of the aches now.

Thanks ErrolTheDragon. At the moment I find the 'anterior raise' challenging enough without any weights, I think it's the height they're supposed to be raised too. I'll have a go at using some bottles of water once I'm starting to find it easy with empty hands!

I'm feeling good this evening but biceps are killing me. Still feeling quite wobbly everywhere though. Wish there was a quick, pain-free way round all of this!

L1D5 - complete. Was going to have a rest day but felt bad haha! May have one tomorrow!

Not shredding today myself - did some planks and inclined press-ups though. And a hilly 4-mile walk with our Sherpa DD happily carrying 8kg in her pack.

Lindt, there was some discussion upthread about that lunge and 'anterior raise' - there's more leverage on that move than the others, so if you're struggling, it may be a good idea to get some smaller weights (or maybe a couple of water bottles). You want weights that let you do the reps with good form. I use 3 different sizes of weight - more for the bicep curls and flies, little'uns for the anterior raise.

Just done d1 Ri30...could really feel it in my abs!
Obviously I've only just started 30day shred but hoping some days I can double up and do the 2!!