January Shred Thread

Lindt I have these
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L2D4 done, plus evil side planks (3x20 sec per side) and 3x18 inclined press-ups. I'm finding the planks in the shred ok at the moment wrist-wise, but for extra extended arm press-ups I'm using my 3kg weights - these - I lay the handle on the floor which makes them really stable and grip the bar part. (I never use the handles, don't see the point of them other than for this use). Position them at an angle something like / .

L2D4 of Ri30 done - I felt much more positive today and actually enjoyed the workout. Still struggling with the plank cardio (my weights have handles too so can't use them to support the wrists) but I'm getting to grips with the rest of it. Can't believe how much more flexible I've become - don't think I could touch m toes when I first started shredding.

Tanukiton....do you live in Japan?

That's somewhere I would love to visit!!!

D11 L2 d5 done

Off to gym as well again!

Really pleased everyone's seeing results!!

d17 l2 d9. gulp. L 3 is looming. hope you all feel more like it soon. I know how ghastly the weather is in the uk.
It is blooming freezing here in Japan. There is flu going about too, but at least there are blue skies and snowdrops in flower.

Sounds like quite a few of us have found today hard. Keep going everyone!

Thanks spinningirl10!

Nightwish that might help but I don't think I could do it with the weights I'm using. I'm using my son's weights and they're quite big with textured handles that hurt to lean on (remembering another reason why I didn't like Level 3 last time). My son's only 13 but seems to be a lot stronger than me!

Would anyone recommend a nice girly set of weights? I'm using 1kg weights (plus the handle thing they're screwed onto) and I think it's a bit too much for some of the movements. I know I could use tins or bottles but would rather fork out and have a comfortable set.

OK, back on it; L2 D3 done.

Even threw in a few Natalie moves, suspect I'll be aching tomorrow.

I agree with comments upthread that some days are just easier / harder for no apparent reason - strange.

Wondering where JRMumma is????

Sorry to hear about so many of you being unwell, January is a rubbish month for health. Hope you all start to feel better soon.

L3D2 done. It's really hard, my arm, legs and abs are so sore. Hope it's worth it.

intheround its strange as its the hardest ive found it yet, hopefully like you day 9 will be easier, i will fight on through anyway plan is to have saturday off and then back to level 2 on Sunday.
Ive only lost 2 pounds so far but not sure how much of that was bloat anyway, i just need to keep focused i know it works because ive done it before i think knowing i undid all that is making it even harder!

dont get disheartened wherearemyshoes i know its horrible to find the motivation when you have your period, mines just finished and all i wanted to do was eat all week!

DayAfter I did day 8 yesterday and it was hell! Much harder than day 7, but day 9 today was much easier. It has taken 2 weeks to do 10days because I felt unwell for some of it. The cardio is much better now.
However...I haven't last any weight despite tracking calories on myfitnesspal. not sure why as I'm eating 1500-1700 per day.

Everyone seems to be doing really well.
I'm failing miserably as I've not shredded since the weekend. My dc have a tummy bug and I've been having cystitis and a period.

But, our rowing machine came this evening and is all set up. Once dc are in bed I'm going to have a go and tomorrow I think I'll shred and do rowing for the cardio parts (no impact for knees)

I might start back on lv1 as I've had a 5 day break.

Sorry to hear about the old knees world but at least there is a problem recognised and hopefully some physio to strengthen up.

L1D4 and probably the laziest, phoney-ity-iny yet

Day 8 done, was quite difficult today think my muscles are getting tired but got there

So I had a day off yesterday as felt really rough with this cold. But back on it today, did L1 again, let's say it was D7 as I had such a big break.

My knee was so sore today, I had to put my knee support on. Not usually that bad on L1, but even jumping jacks hurt today, and my calves also felt v sore. I think I will do a couple more days L1 and then move up, might even take my measurements again as I am impressed by you lot

Well done Lindt on weight and inch loss!!

World.....poor you, that sounds painful!! Can you swim or do something less strenuous?

Ouch worldgonecrazy, that sounds painful.

I've just done L2D1. It was ok-ish but I struggle badly with plank stuff as it hurts my wrists so much. Anyone got any ideas what I can do to help this?

I 'phoned in' a lot of it and was definitely more Anita than Natalie but I don't mind that.

On the positive side, I have lost 3lb since 30 Dec '13. I've lost 3cm off my waist since last Tuesday but nothing off my hips! I must be going for an hourglass shape - that'll be a first. Haven't measured any other parts of me so no idea what's happening there. Anyway, my jeans are now very comfortable and muffin top is pretty much gone.

L2D3 done, plus my extra planks and inclined press-ups (3x16).

Sorry to hear that World but hope it gets fixed soon.

L1D3 of Ri30 done. I'm doing mostly Natalie moves - but that is because Natalie is the modifier in this level (and it's a different Natalie to 30 day shred).

Struggled to get going this morning but motivated myself by thinking about the improvement I've seen so far and also about this thread. I think some days just feel harder than others.

I too would be interested in hearing about an intense workout which protects the knees, but sorry to hear about your poorly knees Worldgonecrazy.

Great to read about the changes it's made you already officelady I really appreciate posts like that because they're so inspiring.

world - sorry to hear that but good you went to the GP.
Maybe you could find something that focuses on upper body and abs with no leg-work that you could do instead?

Hi all. A visit to the GP has shown my knees to be knackered. The bones are grinding and that is causing the pain. It might be fixable with physio to realign the bones and tendons, otherwise its surgery, so no shredding for me until the problem is fixed.

I expect to catch up with you all next year when you are all fit and fabulous.

Officelady....well done one weight and inch loss! It's great motivation when you see your self shrinking