January Shred Thread

Msmoss....very impressive for 1 week!! The photos are a great idea, I'm going to do that but won't be showing anyone else

L1 day 6...sweating like a pig and really putting my all into it but not sure on results.

Well done to everyone so far.

I was up at 5.30 again today and Level 1 day 7 completed. I went back up to 2kg weights because I wasn't in any pain when I woke up. I realise this sounds mental but I have found in the past that the harder I push myself, the quicker I get results. And if I'm making the effort to get my lazy arse out of bed at a crazy time, I want to maximise the benefit
I'm loving all the success stories on here!

msmoss that's an amazing achievement in 9 days! You have now inspired me to get back to the shred after my rest day. I must admit i was feeling a bit lazy till i read that!

L1D2 - Done!

Thanks tanukiton

msmoss you are doing great - that's an inch of your hips already!

I have also taken "before" photos from various angles. I can't believe how bad my thighs look - they look like the worst ever "before" pictures that you see in magazine adverts for cellulite treatment. I was truly shocked as they don't look that bad to my naked eye, but the camera never lies!

Ah thanks, there was one week between measurements, I didn't measure when I started as I was still allowed to eat crisps, chocolate and cake up until 1st Jan.

I'm not going to post it, but inspired by the youtube pictures I came across when I was looking for L2 on-line I have also taken a 'before' picture of my stomach area, will take another before I start L3 and then at the end (and just hope that no one starts nosing through my phone ), will let you know if this adds to the motivation at all.

Can I join the thread now? it means I will make sure I start L1 tomorrow rather than keep putting it off, was supposed to start on the 1st...hmm

Well done to those already doing it.

Msmoss, it was you posting your cms lost which has inspired me to get back to it. Thank you.

Msmoss....those cms lost are great!! How long between measurements?

Thanks errol.....haha standing on one leg, not sure about my balance!! Think I'll crack on with 30day shred from Friday or tomorrow if it arrives in time for workout! Maybe do other one after I've cracked that

D9 L2 complete.

Also measure up/ weigh-in day today

I've lost 2lbs and my measurements are now:

Waist - 84 cm (2 cm off)
Hips - 92 cm (3 cm off)
Under Chest - 83 cm (1 cm off)

I know I should be pleased with this but I'm feeling fat, bloated and tired today which has taken the shine off a little and making me think what's the point, will try and plough on through though.

L1D3 done. A bit sore this morning.

second day of level 2 done! My knee went . . . whilst doing single leg raise sit ups!? Seems my legs don't like being straight

What I love about Jillian is how quick results show. I have indents in my tummy area, the beginnings of that strong core are showing through

l1 d6 complete! waves to peppermint and office lady Have decided Friday is my day off. Our walls are really thin here, so god knows what people think is happening every morning in our kitchen. Managed to grunt my way through a couple of proper push ups on the first set. I am so pleased! At the start I couldn't do 1 !

I have doubled wrapped my boobs for the cardio :).

Congrats on startingraphlaurenlover
keep posting level twos,makes me feel it is doable.

D1L1 - Done!

Been directed over here by ErrolTheDragon

Wow, loads of Shredding going on, it's very motivating.
Had a rest day as think I overdid one of the lunge / squat moves yesterday and my right thigh has felt a bit sore today.
Went for a swim at Shred time and did 1km before retiring to the steam room.
Back to Jillian tomorrow, will need to be strict with myself, Wednesdays are always an exhausting day at work.
I admire all of you early morning exercisers, I am really not a morning person!

D6L1 - done

Starting to find the moves more enjoyable - I've not had a rest day yet, so may have one tomorrow.

Well done everyone, feeling v motivated by your updates.

mumtoh - I have to get out of bed, DD needs to be out of the door at 7:30 and taken to her bus-stop. That's why I started again when term did.

spinning - the more the merrier. I did Ri30 before xmas and WillColbert is doing it now I think. There's a lot of balancing on one leg.

Hi ladies

Can I join you please? I've done 30day shred before but can't find my DVD so I've just ordered another one!

Does anyone do 30day ripped? I want to give that a go but not tried it before!

mumtoh I did my first day of L2 right next to the radiator, bikram shredding

Oh, and I wish I could workout first thing too but I'm too damn lazy to get out of bed!

I'm on day 8 and have just done L2 for the first time. Bit of a killer! Note to self; make sure heating is off before attempting day 9....

I too have dodgy knees and am having to go less deep with some of the movements. I have a knee support somewhere so I will try and remember to look it out.

I did feel ready to move on to L2 as I was starting to find L1 a bit easier but think I might be with this level for 10 days. And my lower back aches a bit now too.

night yes I do find body balance good, in fact I love it. It has made me so much more flexible, and more aware of my own body and what it can (and can't ) do. They only have one class a week at my gym and you really need to do two to feel the full benefit, but yes I would definitely recommend.

L1D4 today... Had a rest day yesterday as back at work. But up extra early this morning to get it do e.

Really noticed a big improvement song the cardio bits, did them all without stopping just about for the first time

worldgonecrazy yes I have dodgy knees and have had some good advice upthread slightly.
Yesterday Errol linked to some alternative cardio you could try.
Last night I strapped my knees tight and found it really helped. I felt supported and it slightly reduced mobility so I couldn't overdo it.

I even managed to climb a big flight of stairs at work just now, so majorly improved from before.

JRMumma I moved up a bit early with L1 as I felt I was just a bit too used to it as I have used it occassionally whilst not doing a 30 day effort and just felt like I needed a new challenge. I'll definitely be doing L2 for 10 goes before going up to L3 as that fits in with the timing for the event I'd like to look a bit trim for.

Errol I have watched it, I'm just that uncordinated I'll be ok in a couple of goes I just need to teach my limbs the moves.

I had the volume down quite low yesterday I thought the pendulum lunges were quite straightforward until I noticed today that she said to use the other leg on the second go, woops. Think I'm going to have to practice that one with no arms before tomorrow morning.