January Shred Thread

i've broken my arse-cheeks

i thought running was using them, but one shred session and i can feel the tension in them already

i do love a good shred

It's definitely working for me.
Yesterday was my first break as my knees were sore after going over the top with the jump rope.

I took my measurements, and after 6 days of level 1 I have lost 1 cm from my thighs, 1 cm from my waist and 7 cm from my stomach!
Wow!

My upper arms are in need of slimming down but I don't mind that the measurement hasn't changed as they are feeling so much more toned. I love my been biceps! I'm very happy so far and looking forward to more results.

day 1 done, feel a bit shaky now!

Giraffe: Its not like going cold turkey so not painful but the shred is making me focus more on my body rather than fags....and after doing 20 mins of this I am in too much pain to think about smoking!!!

Ok so waking up after day 2...thighs hurt (good) and flabby tum feels like it is being worked out.

Good luck everyone we can do this!

can I join you? I'm going to go and blow the dust off the dvd case this morning. wish me luck, I am going to need it.
Broke my wrist in the spring and have put over a stone on, and I wasn't slim to start with but I've now only got 6 months to get my bum into shape before my wedding day.

Just done my first ever shred session. Also doing the 1000 miles challenge in 2014 so am hoping shred will improve my overall fitness. Used to be a runner but haven't done much in 2013, so have seen a big weight increase and loss of fitness
Determined to improve this year, 40 in October! Not being fat and forty!

Can I join you, I've done it before and it was good, very good.

I've only half a stone to loose but lots to tone, I'm skinny fat. The muffin top is horrid.

Need to tidy kitchen then game on...

Can I just say OW OW and YOWCH! My biceps are certainly feeling it this morning. Also one of my bum cheeks aches, the other one seems fine - wtf? I will be doing Day 2 later if I'm not dead by then

Does it genuinely work? I very half heartedly started doing it once but it hurt and I got a bit meh about it I took to lifting 1kg dairy milk weights instead

I really need to do something - if it works then I might be tempted to try again....!

that was a pleased for you grin btw!

Lobster you don't do things by halves!

I'm waiting on the DVD but have done day 2 level 1 by watching Youtube. I'm quite fit but not toned so hoping this will snap me in shape. I've also just gone 7 days without a fag (on the e-cig).

I hurt....

I'm starting again on Monday, need to trim a couple of inches and this is the quickest way to do it. So just marking place for now:-)

I'm starting again on Monday, need to trim a couple of inches and this is the quickest way to do it. So just marking place for now:-)

Hi all planning to start again on monday too! Hopefuly just one day off a week. I do a mix of the beginner and advanced but some exerices ( lying down and raising legs) I can't even quite do properly at beginner level! Planning to cut right back on gluten and sugary foods as this is the easiest way for me to be slim.

Definitely! I've got several enells which I love despite the sexy uniboob look. But all too small. Bah.

Does anyone use Fitocracy? It's great but 30 day shred only gave me 15 points?! When entered exercises individually was 500. I must be missing something.

Hello all.

A sports bra is the most essential item of kit for most of us!

Hi. I've just done day 1, level 1. Hoping to lose 21 lbs, shredding and eating sensibly (sun-thurs)

Hello everyone!

I last did 30 Day Shred about 3/4 years ago when I was a lot fitter and lighter. Did L1D1 today. Wow, I've got a long way to go!

Had a baby 3 months ago and keen to get back to sports at some point. Have 62lbs to lose though only 20 of this is post baby. I'm also following Potatoes Not Prozac - years of yoyo dieting mean I'm very out if whack with food so don't want to do anything too crazy making.

Next stop - buy a sports bra! I wore two today but didn't cut it so did all the leaping with my hands over my giant breastfeeding bosoms!

Count me in! Just done day 1, level 1 mostly at Anita's level
I'm having to rest my phone on the arm of the sofa to type this, my arms are shaking too much to hold it!
I will do my measurements in the next couple of days, I'm waiting for a body fat scales to arrive from Amazon so will be interested to see if my fat levels go down.
From Monday I'll be eating less chocolate sensibly and cutting down my nightly bottle glass of wine.
Hoping to be more toned and a better shape by the end of January. Hopefully this thread will help motivate us on the dark winter mornings!!

Good tip from Errol there

For instance in L3 you need to be able to grip weights while in plank position, so need space to get your fingers in

As for measurements being 'awful', forget what you don't like and concentrate on what you want to like.

I've not had any success while being motivated by hating myself, but I've taken a lot of good advice and vibes from those who have changed for the better, those people never talk about their failures, only their wins :)

OK I'm in! Spent most of last year procrastinating, this year I need to actually do something. Going to be following a Slimming World like diet although not joining the class a. because I now work and it's tricky getting to a class and b. because I find them unbearable! With a bit of luck (and a lot of effort) a combination of shred and SW should shift some pounds. I would also like to start to c25K but don't want to do too much at once! I have 2.5 stones to lose.

Ahh ok will do, thanks for the tip Errol

Hello Mrs Clive. If you're getting weights, its worth considering getting a set with two or 3 different sizes, as some of the exercises involve more leverage than others. You want weights that allow you to do all (or most) of the reps with good form.

Am also thinking if I buy the proper gear, weights, mat etc I'm less likely to give up, hoping so anyway :)