January Shred Thread

D2L2 done. I'm really feeling it. Missed a day yesterday as I had a fall at work (and I don't count rest days).

I'm really feeling it in my arms, but I'll stick with it.

Welcome new people. Well done everyone

L1D3 complete. It felt a lot better today. I'm not aching as much either - can actually sit down without making a load of fuss now!

I just about managed to do everything this time as well although I don't think I'll ever be able to do the sideways lunges (not quite sure if that's what they're called) while holding weights; I always have to put the weights down.

Almost enjoyed it today.

Keep going everyone!

Great inch loss office!!

Welcome to all the new people - fab to see lots of us doing this together
Day 10 completed - moved up to Level 2. It was harder than I recall from last year - especially all the lunges! I bet my legs are broken aching tomorrow! At the end I was the colour of beetroot glowing!
Have also redone my measurements - an inch off my waist and half an inch off hips - result

L1 D2 done

Myname....I know the feeling with someone doing it with you! My 7 year old ds woke up while I was doing it this morning and decided to join in!!!

Ooh hello can I join you?

Just started shredding again (I did it once, but a long time ago so have more than lost the benefits!) just over a week ago, I haven't managed to do it every day but have done about 4 days so far I think (couple of days off for a bad cold, one when I was doing a lot of other exercise instead and today I just didn't manage to fit it in before eating so much curry I can't move at all now never mind frigging jumping jacks!).

I am enjoying feeling like it's working though, even if not actually enjoying doing it! After the couple of days off I felt like I was much better at it the next time than when I started.

DH is kind of doing it with me, though I half wish he wasn't - he clomps about like an elephant, annoys me trying to do everything at double speed, crashes into things, and we haven't got that much space so we get in each others' way too! But at least chatting a bit (when I have enough breath) can help to pass the time...

I still hate the push-ups!

Wow - so many people all doing so well!

See you Monday. Tomorrow we've planned a walk - DD is doing bronze DofE this year sand has just got a rucksack, I think the plan is to gradually increase her load and distance until she's comfortable with 12kg for 10 miles. So if anyone happens across a couple with a dachshund and not-very-big teen carrying a large pack, its not child cruelty, its us.

l1 d8 complete! sailed through the first set of press ups! flailed through the second!

had a break yesterday but am not counting it as a day.

Anyone just starting, honest it does get easier.
Going to down load level 2 from itunes. Next week is going to be hard to do as have my sons birthday followed by a 2 day trip to Tokyo disneyland!

bounty your name makes me dribble. Can you still get bounty ice creams

L2d1 done. Now enjoying pizza :)

D11LV2 done.
I had a break yesterday and my knee was feeling better so pushed myself a bit more today. Knee sore again but not as bad as it has been.

Definitely noticed I had a break. But lots of sweating = good.

Once I've managed some good results I'd like to have a go at the yoga meltdown. My main strength is flexibility so reckon I could have a good bash at it.

L1D7 done.
Fantastic amount of shredding going on. I'm definitely feeling more able and possibly discovering some abs beneath the flubber.
Office 0515 hats off to you.

Ok so I'm not counting rest days now, do L1D6 done, but also 1 body pump class thrown in this week and a couple of walks.

Having another rest day tomorrow coz in out all day. Not ideal as i don't really want a day off but cant be helped.

Ill be back Sunday and if im not, please come looking for me!!!!

Hello Lindt
I'm trying to remember if it was shred L3 or one of the levels in Ri30 that had too many moves together in the same circuit which put strain on the wrists - I did some swapping around and it helped quite a lot. But you're right that if something really doesn't work for you then best do something else.

D11L2 done! Now have two days of rest as we're really busy this weekend. Today was really hard going so think my muscles will be happy with the break. Have a nice weekend everyone

I've just done L1D2. I did the most of the 30DS back in July and then fell down the stairs (top to bottom) and hurt my shoulder which is still a bit sore now but much better than it was. I didn't weigh myself or do any measurements last time so I've done all of that today. Last time I could really see the benefit of the workout but would have loved to have had actual measurements too.

I have to say I don't enjoy it much. I'm really, really sore today but I know that it will be okay in a few days time. I actually feel nervous at the start of a session and have to remind myself it's only 27 minutes from absolute start to finish.

Thinking back to last time I was okay with most of level 1 and 2 but I hated level 3. From memory I think it put a lot of pressure on my wrists as so much was done in plank position and I found that very difficult. This time if I still have a problem with level 3 then I think I'll just stick on 1 and 2 as something's better than nothing!

I have got Jillian's 6 pack in 6 weeks DVD too (which I only did twice about 3 years ago ) so may move to this instead of level 3.

This thread is a great idea and will keep me motivated!

L1D4 complete

Measured today and I've lost an inch of my waist and half an inch off of my stomach already and I have the body fat app so I've now gone from 42.3% to 40.6% body fat since starting!

Thanks Errol, good to have a rough idea!

L1D4 of Ri30 complete. Have taken measurements and will report back on any changes at the end of the program. One benefit of shredding that I hadn't realised until recently - back fat around bra straps has gone. So that's an unexpected upside.

L1D5 complete.

Have had 2 rest days due to work (I know....excuses) but back on it today.

Spinning, I found this discussion on calories burned. Obviously it depends how hard you go for it! Not bad for only 6 mins actual cardio

L1D5 done - looking forward to my weekend off.

Followed up with 3 sets of inclined push-ups (on kitchen counter) - I'm determined to get off my knees this year!

Does anyone know roughly how many calories L1 burns? I'm using my fitness app and like to input all data!

I've done L1 D1 this morning

I really like the fact that it keeps moving! With some DVDs I've done I find there's too much time between moves showing you what's next! I just like to get in with it!!