Is there a 30 day shred thread for March yet? If not, this can be it!

Enjoyed L2 on Fri
Did 5 mile walk/climb(,don't ask)in Lake district yesterday and although hated it at times,especially climbing uphill,I did manage it which I never would have a few weeks ago.

30DS L2D3 done and it's definitely getting slightly easier every time. I'm not convinced I will be 'shredded' at the end of 30 days though - I might need to lose some fat first. Is anyone doing the JM-approved diet as well as the shred? I'm wondering what it involves or whether it's just a standard reduced calorie low fat diet.

My weights are 2.5kg, they're ok for most things (though I wouldn't want them any heavier!). For the Anterior hand raises in L1 I could only do it if I just held one of the weights. For one of the exercises in L2 (don't know what it's called but it's the one where you're squatting and pulling the weights towards you) I just cannot do! My arms are so weedy! Think I'll need to get some 1kg ones.

I'm so very impressed you're using 4kg weights spinningirl10.

Butt is hurting today, which is actually a good feeling! Other than that not very sore. Went out last night for a 4km jog, possibly might take today as a rest day, will see how I'm feeling later on.

Ri30 L3 D18 done!!

I'm going to move on to level 4 tomorrow!

Mamma...fab weight loss, well done!

Crazy....I have 2kg and 4kg weights.

Mamma - that's amazing weight loss. Well done!

I prefer L2 of 30DS as it's not as tough in the old creaky knees. I think mixing it up works well.

No shred for me tonight. I'm really tired so did the JM yoga DVD instead thinking it would be relaxing. NOT so! Loved it and I feel better for doing something different.

Crazy I use 1kg weights for level 2 but I would need heavier weights for level 1 of 30DS.

Mamma I did level 1 six times before moving to level 2. I like some of the level 1 exercises better so I'm wondering about mixing and matching, particularly on the aerobic sections. The walking down to push ups on level 2 are a literal pain for me as I have a dodgy weak wrist so I would rather just do the level 1 press ups instead.

Oh god yes 2tired I couldn't keep my eyes off her bouncing norks today, suppose it distracted me from the pain though! Well done for surviving L3!

MammaGnomes well done on your 3lb loss, that's really good. I only did L1 5 times. I do find L2 harder than I found L1 to be at the beginning, but it's a good challenge! I couldn't keep up with them during some of the cardio bits, so I just went at my own pathetic pace, but I'm assuming this will improve! The bits I couldn't keep up with them you can't watch them as you're doing it anyway so I don't think it really counts.
Try it!

30DS L3 D1 done, sweated profusely with this one! Someone pointed out the background music turning sinister on the last lap of this level and it really does! Lindt You'll be pleased to know the JM has changed into a more supportive sports bra/top for this level

Crazyhours how long did you do L1 for before moving on to L2? is it much harder or just as hard as L1 was on Day 1??

mumy Ri30 = Ripped in 30, another 30 min Jillian DVD which is reported to be a good follow on from 30DS.

What's Ri30

Finally another Shred day following departure of the ILs!

Another L1 day, was intending to start Ri30 but having a little trouble locating the DVD, will track it down and have a go tomorrow.

Great to see so many new Shredders and the die hard oldies too of course

Have done L1D2 actually quite enjoying it and looking forward to what the results will be

30DS L2D1 done! As Lindt forewarned, I'm a horrible, sweaty mess.

StuntNun i found some of the moves tricky too, I'm hoping my form improves as I get stronger.

Also, think I may need to get some lighter weights for some of the arm exercises, had to put them down for a couple of them. Would be good to know what people are using?

30DS L2D2 done but I'm regretting not having done it since Monday, damn real life getting in the way. At least my DH is away next week so I'll be able to exercise in the evenings instead of getting tempted with drinking wine and watching TV.

L1D6 done. can't believe I have made it to the end of the week. my past exercise dvds barely made it out of the packet!!
im at a house warming party tonight ao weighed in today and ive lost 3lb. didn't do any measurements before I started but I'll do some later as I know you tend to loose inches rather than weight with this.
I do really need to loose a stone though .... well 11lbs now

Ri30 D17 L3 done!!

Welcome newbies

Mummietom.....if you read from beginning of thread or go back to past threads (Jan,Feb) you an read about the results we've seen! It does work, good luck

I've done L1D2, then i sat down. BIG mistake, when i got up again off my lardy bum i could barely move.

I am having an espresso vodka to ease the pain.

mummytom - take at least one rest day a week. I always have the weekend off and just do it weekdays.

L1 D5 just done. Really had to force myself today - knees were/are a bit sore and tbh I'm not noticing any difference In the way I feel yet so feeling a bit disheartened. How long before I should notice an improvement? (Either with fitness and/or weight & inch loss) I think if I could see the scales or tape measure moving In the right direction, I might feel more motivated. As it is, I think I could have just cried when Jillian kept telling me not to "phone it in" (wtf does that mean anyway?!) well done everyone else

Hi can I join in the fun please.

Did L1D1 today found it ok but sure I'll be aching in the morning.

Also doing it alongside 5:2 diet so hope to see some results.
What rest days do I have to take ?
Has anyone seen any results with this ?

That's encouraging Errol. I'll move up on day 11 then. it is really hard that first cardio set I think its because you are jumping for 2 mins straight.
hoping to do day 6 in the morning. I have a driving lesson at 9.30 so the plan is to leave the baby in bed with DP and do it before my lesson.
going to have sunday as my rest day

2tiredtocare - wow! I haven't done anything to today (exercise wise). Was hoping to fit in a session this evening but haven't managed it and am now half way through a glass of wine. I'll write today off but hope I manage to fit some in over the weekend.

Happy Friday everyone!