January Shred Thread

Up at 5.15, Level 1 Day 9 DONE! All Natalie style apart from the second set of pushups because I just.cannot.do.that.many!
I'm going to re-do my measurements tomorrow and move up to level 2. I certainly don't feel any thinner yet, hoping I've lost a pound or two though.

For the people who are wondering what Anita and Natalie do when they aren't in the background of Jillian's DVDs, I think old Natalie "man-thighs" was/is a pro-wrestler. Not sure about Anita though. In other DVDs Jillian talks about a lot of her "girls" being dancers which would explain their amazing physiques. I will just settle for less belly flab and non-wobbly thighs

L1d3 done. I'm going to move up to level 2 tomorrow. I have run several times a week for years so have a fairly high level of CV fitness (though not strength) so think its time to turn it up a bit.

My main thought today as I was doing it was that I'd rather have Anita's body than Natalie's! Though I suspect they do more than just 30DS to look as they do.

L1 D6 done.
I've discounted rest days as on reflection think I'll feel incomplete at the end of 30 Day Shred if I've only done 25 days!
Had some visitors early evening and had a glass of wine before I remembered about Shredding, think it made it a bit easier but was a bit more red in the face at the end >
Will ensure I'm sober tomorrow.

OMG I decided to move up to level 2, even though I'd only completed 7 days of level 1. I think I'm going to die - I dread to think how I'm going to feel in the morning.

Respect to everyone on this thread, every day is an achievement.

I don't count rest days either, I'm having two this weekend as I have things on, so Monday will be a bit of a test of resolve!

I always count my rest days as long as I don't have more than 2 per week. Today was going to be a rest day for me but after coming on here & reading all your posts I thought I had better get my sports bra on and join in the fun
So - L1D8 done. Hurrah!

I'm feeling good today and also did a 30 min walk afterwards.

walking afterwards, if feasible is a really good idea - cool down properly, fresh air. I always mean to take the dog out, but today the weather was foul and he's a wimp; yesterday we got about a third of the way before he picked up a thorn in his pad; the day before I dropped the lead as I posted some letters and the little devil set off for home.

I'm counting my rest day as a day is that right?
I don't, but really it's up to you.

D6L1 done! I'm counting my rest day as a day is that right?

I'm feeling good today and also did a 30 min walk afterwards.

D3L1 - Done! Extremely painful thighs but pushed through it

Missed yesterday as I had a 4 mile walk but Ri30 L1D3 done today. I'm finding it quite hard and Jillian's approach is a bit more 'bootcamp' than she is on 30 day shred. Haven't dared look ahead yet but I get the feeling L3 & 4 will be challenging.

Great to hear how well everyone is getting on. I'm really impressed by the lost cms - I didn't take measurements before I started shredding but will do that today to see any Ri30 impact. I'll also be watching to see if anyone has any tips on tightening up excess stomach skin - I still have that from when DS was born and he's now 11!

dya 7 level1 done. Its not hurting so much now. Can do way more girly press ups now...I am going to stick to this level for a bit longer than 10 days.

Well done everybody.

L1D4 done. Much less achy this morning, glad I wasn't lying about the feeling better after 3-4 days! I was actually expecting to feel worse in the abs and upper body because in the cause of trying to be able to do full push-ups I was randomly doing sets of inclined push-ups on whatever seemed an appropriate height, and a bit of plank-holding during the day. (Good thing I work from home!)

Posting here is definitely helping me keep on going too, thanks everyone!

wherearemyshoes 7cm off your waist!! That's incredible you're clearly not phoning anything in

D10 L2 done. Have swapped out the plank jacks for jumping jacks as my shoulders just weren't up to it this morning but I reckon better to spend the time doing something I can do rather than something I can't!

mumtoh I am eating more healthily not a diet but just cutting out crap and making less stodgy choices for meals.

It was hard to get motivated this morning at 5am. Then I thought about having to post my failure publicly on this thread and I dragged myself out of bed, so thank you fellow shredders for keeping the mojo going.

Just done my second day of L2, can't believe I dragged my ass out of bed but I did! It was the thought of fessing up to you lot that I hadn't done it....

My right knee is very sore though, wore a support which helped but I woke in the night it was so painful. Think I might substitute some of the lunges.

JR, variety is the spice of life - that sounds great to me. I usually do something active on at least on of my weekend days off from shred.

Impressed by all those lost cms!

Was meant to shred today after a rest day yesterday but did a body pump class at the gym instead. Back to the shred tomorrow though. Not gonna count today as a shred day. I know its gonna take longer if i miss days to do other exercise but that can only be a good thing right?

L1D2 completed. Those cm losses are great. I've got a big works do in 10d and was kind of thinking there's no chance of change by then. But now I'm thinking I probably will look better by then. That's a great motivator. Will be back tomorrow I promise.

D10LV2
I am so pleased with progress so far. I've done my measurements and these are the most noticeable
Waist 83cm (-2cm)
Stomach 102cm (-7cm)
Hips 108 cm (-3cm)

I've also done a little collage of photos of before and so far. I'm still flabby but so much smaller round the middle and my arm muscles are showing. I wasn't going to compare until the end but it's really boosted my morale.

Mumtoh I've been using stretch mark oil on my stomach (two babies in three years) and hoping it'll help somewhat. I imagine the most difference is going to be made by solidifying the underneath.

D7L1 - done.

Well done everyone.

L1 D6 (D5 was a rest/swim day so assume this D6 although only 5th day of actually exercising) done.
Actually felt more manageable (was going to say easier but it wasn't easy!) think my muscles are starting to realise what they're supposed to be doing now.

Well I have had an unplanned rest day today, finished work an hour later than planned so that has thrown me out. Not exercising just before bed as it will hype me up too much, so the plan is, bed early then up early tomorrow to carry on with L2.

msmoss those measurements are awesome, well done! Are you eating more healthily too? I took some measurements on day 1, and some pics which I emailed to myself then deleted from camera roll (I would be bound to forget and then be horribly embarrassed scrolling through pics to show someone my snaps from Xmas day!). Not going to re-do measurements until the end. When I looked in the mirror today (soft lighting) I swear I saw the start of indentations. And my underlying muscles definitely feel tighter, it's just the winter duvet cover I need to get rid of!

Does anyone know if you can tighten up the excess skin on your tummy? I lost a stone and a half just over a year ago and have been left with wrinkly skin, not attractive!