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

Had Sunday off too. Pretty poor really as would only have been day 5. Back on it now. 30DSL1D5 complete.

Noticed my pyjama bottoms (yes, even my PJs had got too tight) felt a lot more comfortable yesterday. It might actually be working already!

RI30 L2D1 done. Oof. Lots of planking in this one too - it really puts a strain on my shoulders, and my right wrist is protesting a bit too today. Plus I'm so pathetically uncoordinated that learning a new routine is always challenging.

Still, it's done, even if pathetically, and I've packed DS's lunch for his nursery day trip as well.

30DS, L2. Day 2 just done - really not a fan of all the planking, did feel marginally easier than yesterday though, guess because I was more familiar with it.

Two days of no Shred for me, as I've been away all weekend.

Back to it tomorrow, hope the rest will prove to be a good thing!

Well done to everyone else for Shredding/etc over the weekend.

I am on my second run of the Shred and up to L1D8. I started again after finishing it in June because I have never been fit in my life and I had literally no muscle so wanted to build up some fitness before moving on.

I hadn't lost any weight the first time, I got slightly bigger if anything, though my calves were muscled like a weight lifter and my cardio fitness increased massively. I had been eating fruit and salads with no treats the whole time too so I was pretty disappointed. This week I have been eating a fatty 6" sub every day (working away from my normal place and couldn't pre-prepare meals) and I have lost about 3 inches off my belly. So I think i wasn't eating enough to build muscle before. Lesson learned - Eat lots of carbs in the day time!

I was away about 5 hours away for a hen night (because she lives that far away not because it was in a stupid place) I was going to do it before I left yesterday, but I ran out of time and I'm way too tired today, so that'll be 2 rest days in a row then.

I'll be doing it tomorrow though :)

I previewed L2 of RI30 this morning (with DS for an audience while I tried out one or two of the moves) - really not looking forward to it!

Just completed 30DS L1D8 - only 2 more days until level 2...

Did day 1 of level 2 this morning, hard work but I did it! I don't seem to be quite as coordinated as I need to be but I'll get there..!

Back on it tomorrow!

Glad you've said about the day of rest as I've had yesterday and today as unwanted rest days due to in laws staying round yesterday and a wedding today.

Thanks guys, tomorrow will now be my day of rest (strained my back a bit today so probably for the best)

Swapping the jump rope and butt kicks is a great idea, didn't think of that! I always find the circuit 3 jump rope easier than the first set so will give it a go!

Im aiming for 5 days a week (I don't always succeed). I did 30DS L1D7 this evening. It seems fairly easy now (I've swapped butt kicks into circuit 1 and jump rope into circuit 2 which has helped me massively).

I think it is better to have a rest day or two each week - the RI30 DVD actually says you should do it 5 or 6 days per week, not 7.

Thanks Shadows, that makes sense will give it a go. I have gone over my calories today actually, crisps and wine though so don't think that counts as fuel!

I've seen some sources that claim it's better to have rest days from exercise, is there any truth in this or is it better to carry on doing it daily?

That sounds sensible Owl. It's a real jump up from level one isn't it? I really struggled with the "no don't stop, keep moving" thing esp when there was so much plank and shoulder stuff. I guess that's good though, if it hurts it must be doing something!

here you go

Back from lovely linner (afternoon equiv of brunch) with lovely friends.

Fuckalella you aren't losing because you aren't eating enough. Google 'eating back your exercise calories' and find the link to a thread on mfp. It explains why it's important to eat way more. So I'm eating 2320 calories a day and losing weight because if you up your exercise and eat less you create a deficit. Your body needs a certain number of calories just to stay alive - so to breathe, pump blood around. For me I need around 1200. If I exercise, esp this type of HIIT exercise I use additional calories. So if all I was eating was 1200 where would my body find the energy to fuel that exercise? It wouldn't, I'd have a deficit. You need to eat enough to fuel the exercise which gives your body the energy to work hard and you lose weight. The thread I've mentioned explains it better but basically you aren't going to lose any weight eating that few calories.

You are fucking amazing Shadows, well done!

I'm having a bit of a wobble today, up to D7 of L1 shred, been calorie logging at 1200 religiously using MFP but not lost a single pound or inch

I'm on day 12 now - 2 weeks on Monday!

I'm doing JMs extreme Shed and Shred although I'm not managing the full 60 minutes each day due to time.

I feel fitter and a bit thinner today, but we'll see if it lasts!

And now I feel fucking amazing!

Yay!

I did my 2nd day of L2 and subbed in ordinary press ups for the walking ones as my lower back just doesn't bend properly to let me do the walking ones and I subbed in bicycle crunches for the twisty plank things in the last ab work out. I find I don't have the strength in my wrists to hold me in a plank position to do some of the exercises.

30DS L1 D10 just done -goin on to level 2 tomorrow, feeling a little nervous about it, think I'll watch it today so I know what I'm letting myself in for.

Twat came and picked kids up, nearly reduced me to tears. I shut the door, cried for five mins and then came back fighting. Fifteen minute HIIT and abs workout followed by 30DSL2D2. I gave it everything. And now I feel fucking amazing!

I've had a peek, reckon it should be doable if I stick to Anita... But it's all easier when you're just watching - I'm getting way ahead of myself anyway, need to do 6 more days of L1 before I even have to think about it!