The July 2014 Shred Thread - Go on, you know you want to

Well done. It's great to have a goal Mine is to fit into my summer clothes by the time I go away (end of July) and not to be a blubbery mess in a bikini!

30DSL1D7

I got my 5 stone award this week, which was totally undeserved as I had the weekend off my diet as well, lol...so I'm shredding away and planning on mostly eating soup for the next week so it doesn't bite me on the arse this week, lol.

I've got a wedding in a couple of weeks that I really want to be a size 14 for...no real reason other than that was the goal I set myself a few months ago when I got the invitation...I'm currently between a 16 and 14 so it's looking promising :)

Sorry to hear about your cat, Bimble.

I had a day off yesterday due to the teacher's strike and an 8 yr old who wanted "girl time" but I did 30DS L2 again this morning. Whilst certain bits are still hard, my recovery time afterwards is hugely improved!

Body Revolution, Phase 1, Week 1, Workout 1 done. I have started (after a tech fail yesterday that DH has fixed). It was gratifyingly doable after a three week break. I swear it's only this thread that has made me get back to it, so thanks everyone for the motivation.

Yadah, it seems that you have assimilated me too as I am a finisher which means now I have done the first one I will have to complete the course. I am wondering whether to do it week by week with as many as I can fit in or whether to do the course (eg workout 1, workout 2, cardio, repeat four times) before moving on. I think the latter is your approach?

Macnab, you were asking above about results, so thought I would share mine. I did 30 DS, followed by RI30 over approx 3 months, mainly 5 times per week with a few weeks only 4 times if life stuff got in the way. Might have managed a six times once. I didn't really diet except for the two week low carb boot camp. I went from a size 14 to a 10 and lost 24cm from my waist (17 of which came off during 30DS), I lost 12cm off my hips and 9cm off each thigh. I have to say though, my post 2CS tummy is still wobbly though and being in my late 40s probably means I won't get Jillian style results, but I do look drastically better.

Bimblepops. Very sorry about your poor cat.

RI30 L2 D5 done. I am definitely not going to do a workout tomorrow. Or on Sunday . I am going to go home from my conference and sleep!

30DSL1D6

Bimble :(

Sorry to hear that Bimble, hope you're feeling better soon. Wine & takeaway definitely a good move, Jillian can wait a while

Just done 30DS L2D1. Seems very strange at the moment - assume it will feel better once I get a bit more used to the new exercises.

Level 2 Day 4 done. Getting the hang of the exercises now. Still a big sweaty mess by the end of it! I've started doing it in DDs bedroom because DH was getting a bit fed up of me taking over the (tiny) living room. So since I'm now doing it on carpet I have been doing it barefoot. I find it comfy and easier keep my balance. Is this ok or should I be wearing trainers? Bimblepops sorry to hear about your cat, take it easy and enjoy your takeaway x

Fuckalella - you are a rock star!

I, on the other hand, am a snotty wreck. Had to have my cat put to sleep this afternoon. Very weepy. Combined with a cold and I am a delight. No shred today, just wine and takeaway.

Keep going everyone else! I'll catch up in a day or two...

Thanks all!

I'm off on hols on Sunday so will be taking DVD player and weights (staying in this country)! mcnab I'm sure I've heard of websites that let you download YouTube videos, not done it before though...

6W6PL1 done before lunch. Have discovered it isn't a good idea to do loads of ab moves on an empty stomach as afterwards all the air you swallow gets stuck in that empty tummy. I look about 4 months pregnant!

Well done Fuckalella - told you it's not as bad as you feared!

I did Day 3 of Level 2 last night. I too struggle with lifting the weights during the chair squats, its bloody hard work! But I am getting more used to the exercises now so at least that's something.

Does anyone know if I can download the 30DS? At the moment I'm watching it on the laptop via YouTube. I'd really like to keep doing it when on hols, its only half an hour and I wouldn't feel so guilty eating all the lovely food I know I'm going to be eating when I'm away if I shred each day too! We're not bringing laptops though, but our room will have TV and DVD player and I think even the TV has a USB port. If I didn't have Jillian pushing me I know I just wouldn't last 5 mins!!

Well done fuckallella - you've made me less scared of L2 now too. (Though I'm still holding off until I've done the full 10 of L1 - determined to nail it on day 10!)

YES! Fantastic Fuckallella, congrats!

30DSL2D1 (D10 overall) done! Wasn't as scary as I thought but not got the hang of the moves properly yet; also had to do it in DSs room as DD had commandeered the downstairs TV so not much room for skaters!

Finally seeing results though,1lb off & lost 2in from waist & 1/2 in from each thigh

Boooooo, have come down with a cold and sore throat, so no Shred for me yesterday and probably today - just feeling too wiped out!

30DSL1D7 done. I'm finding it's getting harder not easier.l though :( It's done for today though, on to tomorrow!

Morning all! 30DSL1D8 done. Have tweaked something in my tum though. Reverse abs and press ups were a bit painful so took it a bit easy on the abs front (still only 5 months post-DS so don't want to do anything silly!).

Still finding circuit 1 impossible to do without stopping once or twice (no more than a couple of secs). But fine on the rest.

Trying to diet too (no snacking, replacing starch with pulses & no processed food!), but v hungry like everyone, my no snack rule is getting a bit flexible! Find the shred much more difficult if I try and do it before breakfast (beholden to DS's nap though, so sometimes needs-must).

Chococroc, RI30 is very slightly longer than Shred, but still under half an hour. It's vicious though!

Had a rest day yesterday, but did 30DS, L2, D4 this morning. Still finding it hard, but it does seem to be getting a little easier so good to see some progress.
Will be day 15 of Shred tomorrow - halfway through! Very surprised with myself that I'm sticking with it can see myself getting to the end, need to start thinking what to pick up next, any recommendations? Is ripped in 30 a similar length workout time wise? I think I'm sticking to this because I can fit it in first thing in the morning but would struggle with more than 30mins.

Shadows, I've been starving for the last couple of days too.