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

I have taken the plunge and ordered an 8kg kettlebell and a DVD. Ulp!

Think I might hunt for some youtubes and play with the weights I've got to get an idea. Thanks!

Anyway, did Ri30L2D4 earlier, plus some inclined press-ups (still not there yet) and some triceps dips.

I thought kettlebells needed significantly higher weight than dumbbells so you might struggle to find a heavy enough dumbbell that you could hold at one end. I think I might pop into a sports shop and see if I can try one, especially so as to get the weight right. Kettlebells are good for developing the muscles of the legs so I'd like to give them a try to tone up my thighs in particular as I have rubbish weak hamstrings but they're quite hard to exercise without doing squats with heavy weights.

Right - I was assuming that if you were using dumbbells you'd hold the end like in one of the Shred moves so that you get a bit more leverage.

I quite fancy trying it but don't want to buy kit till I know if it suits me.

You can do the routines with dumbbells Errol but the point of kettle bells is that the weight is beyond the end of your arm so they require greater strength to move because you have a longer 'lever'.

G&T - might be worth trying do do just a gentle warmup and then some stretches -that might limber you up a bit?

Can I ask another question about kettlebells - do you actually have to get kettlebells or can you improvise with dumbbells?

Ri30 L4 D29 done :)

oohdaddypig, I like the sound of kettlebells. If I didn't have 3 more JM DVDs to work my way though I think I'd move onto that next. I'll need a change if I finish level 2 (2.5 weeks to go!).

I don't feel back on form yet. I just need to keep going or I'll stop. I've got to fit in a session tomorrow as have ILs coming for the weekend so will have to take Sat and Sun off. Frustrating in more ways than one I can tell you !

Errol - kettlebells was the way I got back to fitness after having kids. I love love them. Only got into JM for a change. I do the kettlercise DVD mainly - it's good for cardio and strength.

Definitely getting the kids' bug. Shattered! Grrrr.

Lindt - sounds like you are getting back on form?

L3D2 yesterday but am probably not going to manage it tonight. Too much cooking, washing and ironing going on and it's getting late.

Did 30 DS l2 today,it move between levels depending on mood.
I don't mind as long as I do something each day.

oohdaddypig - is the kettlebells a routine of your own devising or a DVD? I'm curious, having heard good reports of their use but know nothing about it.

Checking back in... Yesterday was a total fail but managed day 3 of level 1 30ds this morning ... Could barely get out of the car this morning.

Positive vibes to everyone else finding it hard going!

I went for a lie down instead, DS has been I'll so I'm wonderng if I'm getting it, I usually work out at least twice a day but today I'm happy with my half a 6w6p!

Jilliansass/errol - 2 tired's new name is my fault :) I hope that it's not ironically made her too tired again! If it cheers you up - I'm on the sofa too. There is a flu bug going around and my body wants to rest and eat chocolate :)

In the end I did kettlebells last night for 20 minutes.

Awesome name... perhaps you could do something easier than the 6w6p today, was there a shred level you enjoyed? (but if you're really tired, then get some proper rest)

Well done Lindt, this is 2tiredtocare, someone on another thread told me I had to name change as I am too energetic for such a user name! This was the name they chose for me. I'm feeling very fatigued today and have to opportunity to do some more exercise as DH has taken DS out and DD's at drama but I'm lolling on the sofa, I think if I force it it may be counter productive? L2 6w6p was very confusing and that bit where you pass the weight under your leg is a coordination nightmare

Ri30 L2 D3 done - and then I realised it's brown bin day tomorrow and there was barely anything in it, can't have that at this time of year, so I vigorously pruned a large overgrown dogwood. I do love the sense of power I get from a good pair of loppers and a pruning saw.

Oh, and well done Crazyhours!

2tiredtocare, I'm so relieved I'm not the only one! I've been feeling so down about switching it off.

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I was so miserable yesterday and it's lovely to vent here and feel supported.

Anyway, I have just done 6W6P L2D2. Had to give myself a real talking to beforehand as I think if I hadn't done it today I would never have done it ever.

It was horrible again but I got through it. It just feels relentless and very fast. Some of the moves are really tricky and I don't feel very coordinated when out of breath. Yesterday I managed to smash the weight into my left leg just above the knee while trying to follow along while breathless and out of control (nice bruise there today!). I think it will be better once I've mastered the moves.

Was really aching this morning (mainly my bum!) so decided that the half session yesterday must have done something good.

Hey Lindt I tried 6w6p L2 today and no word of a lie I turned it off half way through too without even seeing your update! Did BFBM again yesterday and may try and do a bit more later but equally I might give it a break

KB&T L1D8.
Just had 4 days off again, seems very hard to fit it in when I have assignments due that need doing but trying my best not to stop even if I only manage a couple of days a week until all this work is handed in.

Need to find a healthy low calorie lunch but I hate salad!

Well done, Crazy. Woohoo to you.

D3 L1 go of 30DS completed. Woohoo. Now, to fast or to jack it in for the day, that is the question...