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January Shred Thread

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Nightwish · 02/01/2014 08:35

I thought I had better start one seeing as no one else has.
Please add your updates, whether it is a New Year's Resolution to get fit or you have been here for the long haul!

I have just had two days off due to my lower abs being hugely painful, thing I must have pulled something the other day.
Hopefully back on it after the child goes to sleep.

Hope all is going well for the rest of you and you are all eager to go again when the kids are back at school. My poor DS1 starts back today!

OP posts:
intheround · 26/01/2014 20:28

My flabby bits seem more flabby than ever. I'm hoping it's because the muscle underneath is firmer.

ErrolTheDragon · 26/01/2014 20:14

Excavated the rowing machine we have in the garage today as the weather was too crap for walking this weekend - needed an excuse to put on the new Shock Absorber I got earlier today ... for once getting the nice lady in Debenhams to advise and it turns out that I'm not the 34D I've thought for years but 32 E. Grin

LakeFlyPie · 26/01/2014 19:48

Day off as planned but just checking in.
L2 does get easier, don't worry!
I was still struggling with L1 after 10 days and am tempted to have a L1 day this week just to see if it feels easier.
Am definitely feeling more toned now, roll on L2 D7 tomorrow (if time maybe I'll do a L1 followed by L2 Shock)

intheround · 26/01/2014 19:15

So did I - I have the figure of 165 calories my head but not sure if that's correct.

Tiredemma · 26/01/2014 18:02

I put mine on MFP as 'circuit training'

MrsMarcMarquez · 26/01/2014 16:56

Anyone using 'my fitness pal' app? What do you put Shred as?

intheround · 26/01/2014 16:37

Thanks- I've decided that if I need to, I'll spend extra days on L2.

Logg1e · 26/01/2014 16:36

dreads L2

Tiredemma · 26/01/2014 15:46

intheround it does get easier. In fact I wrote on here a few days ago that I had to sack off L2D2 when I did it as I struggled. Its ok now.

intheround · 26/01/2014 15:43

Can someone please reassure me that L2 gets easier.
Today Day2 was a disaster- I got to halfway through the cardio of rotation3 and couldn't go on... Help!!

Logg1e · 26/01/2014 10:41

L1D7 just done here.

spinningirl10 · 26/01/2014 09:55

Day off for me today Grin

MrsMarcMarquez · 25/01/2014 21:58

Checking in. Took a few days off due to PMT sluggishness. Time to get back to it.

WhereAreMyShoes · 25/01/2014 21:55

congratulations officelady. Hope you're feeling well. Thanks

WhereAreMyShoes · 25/01/2014 21:53

Hello all.
LV1D1 done.

After a week off Blush due to poorly kids and pmt etc I'm back to the shred and am starting afresh.

I replaced the cardio with the rowing machine on level 5 (of 8) and found I could work much harder than when I'm worrying about how much damage I'm doing to my knees.

Well done for keeping at it.

LakeFlyPie · 25/01/2014 20:43

Congratulations Officelady, v impressed you've had the energy to keep up with Natalie at all.

L2D6 done this afternoon as was at 'Burns Night' at school this evening. Something momentarily painful happened to my knees / thigh muscles whilst carrying / dancing with DS2 (who is getting too heavy to carry whilst dancing).
Think a rest day may be in order tomorrow to avoid further muscle insult, all those squat moves in L2 are killer.

intheround · 25/01/2014 20:38

Congratulations officelady!
L2D1 what a nightmare- started of well but those planks killed. Was feeling quite down about it, till lovely DS2 reminded me how bad I was when I started L1 and how much easier it was at the end. I think it will take longer than 10days on L2

Lindt70Percent · 25/01/2014 17:49

Congratulations officelady! Lovely news. Grin

Lindt70Percent · 25/01/2014 17:48

L2D3 done this morning. I'm not enjoying this level at all. Hate all the plank stuff but wondering if it's just because my feet are finding the carpet too slippery. I've decided to just hold still in plank position during these bits as find trying to follow along and failing too off-putting. I suppose I'm 'phoning it in' but [need a big raspberry smiley] to that.

Haven't bought another set of weights yet but need to do that soon as think it may really help.

PeppermintCream · 25/01/2014 17:26

Officelady - what fantastic news, congratulations!

I'm treating myself to a day off today. DS is I'll, DH us also feeling rubbish, so we're relaxing. I'll be back tomorrow.

Logg1e · 25/01/2014 10:39

A (quiet) Congratulations to officelady.

L1D6 done with lots of difficulty and low motivation this morning after my first rest day.

spinningirl10 · 25/01/2014 07:18

Oh and thanks Tanukiton and peppermint.....it certainly helps to keep motivated seeing a difference and checking in here!

spinningirl10 · 25/01/2014 07:16

D13 L2 d6 doneGrin

Ooh cheesecakes my fav, a small bit would make me cry too!

Office congratulations!!

officelady · 25/01/2014 07:13

Good morning my beautifully toned internet chums!
Forgot to post for the last 2 days Blush but fear not, I am ploughing on through level 3 Grin
D24L3 this morning - however, I have had to rein in my enthusiasm for attempting to match Natalie because it appears that I am slightly pregnant Shock Haven't told a soul yet so shhhhh keep it under your hats okay?

tanukiton · 24/01/2014 23:49

Lindt70Percent HURRAY!
spinningirl10 congrats on the 5lbs
Actually Japanese cooking isn't that healthy
(white rice/tempura), but portion control is a lot better. If you go for dessert it is tiny! I think I sobbed the first time I got a tiny bit of cheesecake. Now I like the fact it isn't too big.
Think I am going to chill today. Level 3 tomorrow!!!