January Shred Thread

L2 D1 done! Good to do some new moves even I did lag behind Anita and her 'easy' version.
Found my elbows took the strain on all the plank stuff and think I may be aching in new areas tomorrow.

Evening all! L2D17 has left the building! 2kg weights again today and I persevered through nearly all the reps. I wasn't aching at all this morning so I tried to put in a bit more effort in the squats and lunges. I will no doubt regret it tomorrow!
I can't wait to get off this level, it's definitely my least favourite of the three. Roll on Wednesday when I will move up to L3.

I'm the same shape Nightwish and find my saddlebags are the last thing to shrink when I lose weight; face and bust are the 1st thing to slim down which is a shame as they're never big even when I'm struggling to fasten my jeans.

Just checked back through thread and it appears I'd lost a day and yesterday was actually L1 D10 so looks like I'm on for L2 D1 this evening.
Will report back later.....

Well done MNIIM! Yes, do be cautious and 'cheat' (adapt is a better word!) - 'no injuries' is the only absolute rule of this game.

Hurray, I have finally Shredded again (so I think that's L1d7?), although I was a bit cautious on the squats etc as still not sure my knee is quite back to normal (it was protesting earlier while doing DIY, so I cheated a bit on some of the exercises). TiP I will definitely look at your tips too, thanks!

Well done Lindt, jeans fitting sounds great!

Thanks TiP!

WherAreMyShoes
delighted that what I posted makes sense.

I trashed the cartilage in my right knee when I was 15 and in my left knee when I was 19 : I'm nearly 49 and I've not let them cut into my knees yet.

If you can link me to a video of the exercise that hurts, I'll work out an alternative (for you and others) that will make you work as hard without pain

Wow thank you so much TalkinPeace and Errol
That's great advice. I am rubbish at balancing and I guess it's due to my weak knees.
I think I'm quite good with yoga so think I'll look at some kind of yoga DVD to mix with cardio when I've mastered 30DS.

We've just ordered a flywheel rowing machine. Hopefully I'll be able to use it to bust some fat.

I'd love to run but it looks like it's just not meant to be.
Too cold out there anyway.

Right back on it after 2 days of work commitments interfering with my Shred Schedule. L1 D9 (I think) done. One more go and up to Level 2

L1D8 done today. Found it harder work than yesterday for some reason.

My pelvic floor is now coping with all the cardio circuits which has made me very happy.

Think I've probably lost done cm but the measurements I took on day 2 don't seem to have saved in myfitnesspal which I'm quite gutted about as could have done with a boost. Anyway, my jeans now fit perfectly and I'm definitely feeling fitter and happier.

Keep going everyone!

Evening all, I'm not a shredder, ErrolTheDragon invited me to pop in re WherearemyShoes problem with her knees ....

In the short term, no jumping, skipping, running, at all, at all.
I don't know the shred but I do know how to protect knees.
Sadly strapping them up is counter productive unless you are carrying no fat on your legs.
The secret is to build up the teeny muscles that support the side of the patella
LOTS of balancing and yoga

• stand with feet 6 inches apart, knees slightly bent, lift one foot off the floor, close eyes and see how long you can hold, repeat to other side.
• stand with feet 6 inches apart, up onto tiptoes with legs straight, close eyes for as long as you can
• stand on one foot, move the other foot to the front, side, back, side, in smooth semicircles about two inches off the floor - five each way each side before resting.

Alternative to skipping : march on the spot, bringing your knees up as high as you can.
Alternative to running : walk at jogging pace, pumping arms up to ceiling
Alternative to jumping jacks : half jacks, pump arms alternate sides and ceiling

anything else that people need alternatives for, fire away I've probably done them

L2D8 done. I've got a cold starting so I was struggling to breathe so I struggled with the cardio.

Treating myself this evening to fat food and alcohol

That's the spirit!

Its annoying but I'm gonna persevere. I know its gonna take me well over 30 calendar days to complete but I'm determined to do 30 days even if it takes me till March! I'm trying to get back to the gym too so im not going to do the shred exclusively going forwards. I reckon 3 days a week, maybe 4 if i feel i don't need 2 rest days per week (and get the time!)

Must be frustrating to be scuppered by non-napping kids.... my DD was sleep-averse so you have my sympathies.

Did circuit 1 of level 2 and then DS woke up. He is poorly do wont let me put him down, plus DH is working late tonight so don't think ill get it done today. Not happy!!!

OK day 5 completed, did level 2 plus 15 mins cardio and 15 core ended with some ab work.

Plan is go back to level 1 tomorrow so I can mix it up a bit with another DVD not sure which yet and then Sunday REST

(Checking in here really helps a keep me motivated!)

I just attempted day 14 but both the kids woke from their naps so that scuppered my plan.
DP was also doing some HIIT alongside me.
Anyway, I'll restart tonight. After a two day break I'm feeling like my effort is slipping.
My knees seem to have recovered and are much stronger so I need to step up.

L1D10 done, plus 3x55 sec forearm plank, 3x20 inclined press-ups and 3x1:15 extended arm planks. Roll on L2, and I need to find something solid a bit lower than the kitchen table for next weeks inclined press-ups.

I'm doing 5:2 too - I love tea with milk, so I'm putting 300mls(105 cals) skimmed milk into a jug and including that in my fast day count.

I'm 1.2kg down from last week which was more than I expected!

Couldn't fit shred in yesterday but back today having just completed L1D8 of Ri30. I feel ready to move onto L2 on Monday. I'd definitely recommend Ri30 so far if anyone's looking for another Jillian workout after 30 day shred - similar format but moves along a bit faster.

Well done to everyone for sticking with it - it's not easy to keep motivated but it really is worth it.

World....definitely get to the doctors and get your knees sorted, not nice.

Sally.....well done on the full press ups it's a great feeling when you can do that little bit more!

Day 5 today for me, did level 2 yesterday for a change felt like I got a lot more of a work out than level one but didn't manage any Davina after not sure what combo I'm doing today yet... Will see how the day goes

world Sorry to hear about your knees. Definitely go to your GP, my husband has knee problems and had a physio referral a few years ago. The exercises he was given helped quite a lot and enabled him to join a gym which also helped.

D9L1 done. Rest day tomorrow and then last time on level one, eeek. I did two whole Natalie press ups today, the last one of each set. Check me out!

ErrolI was ridiculously pleased with myself, even texted DH to tell him!

Lindt I'm on level 1 still (1 more day to go) and think there's a few others too.

InigoMontoya I'm trying to do 5:2 as well, a.though am allowing a bit extra for tea/coffee (with milk and 1 sugar) as I was getting migraines otherwise. Think I came in at around 800 yesterday after a slight chocolate orange incident last night.