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

RI30 L3D3. Shadows, congratulations on fixing your separation!

30DS, L3 Day 6 just done. Because of work I had to do yesterday's in the evening, meaning my morning one today was only really about 10 hours later, it was hard!
Only 4 more to go til I've done the 30 days, really pleased I've managed to stick with it!

I'm going to have to switch to running on holiday simply because I'll have no weights. It's the easiest thing to do. I can probably add in some of the strength and ab moves too. DS2 (13) is, initially, keep,to run whilst we are out there too. He's fast, I have longer legs. We will see how it goes!!

I was going to say that it's disgraceful the exercises aren't readily available. I watched the video but I don't know if I had/have any separation - I can't feel any but I'm not sure I can feel what's meant to be there if it's normal.

Maybe I should be charging ...

In all seriousness I think it's shocking that a condition that so common in women who've given birth, and which can lead to hernias and a lot of pain, back problems etc if left untreated, is pretty much ignored by medical sites. The exercises that make a real difference in a very short space of time are currently ones you have to pay for and I think it appalling. So I shall be sharing far and wide over MN.

Also, did you know that the transverse muscle is linked to your pelvic floor? So when you contract it your pelvic floor should contract as well. Using the exercises on MuTu, people have actually seen more improvement in their pelvic floor than from doing conventional PF exercises. So WHY does no one know about this? It's not on IMO.

Yes, Shadows, this is the first place I've managed to find any sensible information about what to do about it. Previous google searches have yielded links to the Tupler and MuTu packages but no actual answers, so I am extremely grateful for your expert insider knowledge!

There's been mention of curry, baileys and banoffee pie for our holiday Owl, so i may undo all the weight loss in one week! I don't think going back to running is going to be as doable or as challenging as this, I think I need to keep doing her DVDs. I'm also still hopeful that the long term goal is the one to go for, and that in a few years I'll be able to look at photos of me now and photos of me then (in a few years) and notice a significant difference.

Thank you Spots. Those transverse exercises are definitely the key. And they're actually worth a fair bit of money ... The ones I've posted over the past few threads are from MuTu and Tupler Technique, both of which are diastasis healing programmes released in DVD and online form. Both of these cost around £50 if you purchase the basic package. The exercises aren't online anywhere. I borrowed from friends DVDs and have been combining the two techniques to heal my diastasis and also sharing them on here

L1 D2 complete! Phew! Well done everyone, it's not easy in this heat is it? I nearly wussed out this evening but had a stern talk to myself! Glad I didn't skip it (though when I can barely lift my DS out his cot tomorrow I may think differently - my arms and chest certainly know about it!)

Shadows that's great news about your separation, and gives me hope that I won't wreck my abdomen forever as long as I do my transverse exercises.

I'm waiting to see what I'm like after 2 weeks all inclusive lazing before committing to anything! :o

I feel fitter but I'm disappointed in the visible results TBH. Still, I know I'm fitter and stronger so I'm kind of pleased. Hopefully I now have some core muscles to hold my spine in place too!

Hurrah Owl! I think we should all make a pact to do Ripped in 30 next ...

I had another unexpected rest day yesterday because my shoulder was very sore. Seems better today - just done 30DS L2D8. Should be on level 3 by the end of the week - suppose I should think about watching it through beforehand.

D1 of L3 and it's easier than L2 for me - easier insofar as I can do attempt all the moves except the sit ups.

Overuse of today!

30DSL3D4 done. My abs held for all the planks moves today. Am pleased I managed it after today, i definitely have hugely increased stamina now compared to pre shred. I'd never have managed that much walking today on its own let alone doing shred this evening as well! Go me!

30DS L3 Day 5 done this evening, seems to be getting a bit easier, going to up the weights I think.

Had to do DCs bedtime so couldn't do it earlier. I've tidied up, they're both in bed, just going to feed the animals and then I shall crack on with it.

Have you taken measurements ItsFab?

I have exciting news on my separation ... You know how it'd got awful after I stopped doing the transverse exercises ... Well I've been doing them like mad, subbing in the ab exercises and .... (Drum roll) ONE FINGER SPACE!!! I've closed the separation back to 1 finger space, tummy is not huge and bulgy anymore, it's flat but when I contract transverse it goes in more, but not a lot more. Im back to how it was pre shred, so now I just need to keep going and hopefully I can get it back to no separation! And you can now all breathe a sigh of relief as it means I will shut up posting long winded whinges about my tummy

Go shred now, Shadows and then you can relax for the evening.

I have done shred number 6 and it was easy . I can not understand it. I am fat and unfit and managed it all except for 2 x 3 seconds of stopping. Best ever. Really hoping to see some weight loss soon but last night I was sure I didn't have as big a sticky out tummy as I had before.

Am back from exhausting day at the zoo. We walked there which involved two buses and a walk at each end and I was on my own with the DCs who, when in an exciting place like a zoo, run in opposite directions at the same time and don't respond to bribery threats or mummy threatening to feed them to the lions! I am feeling like a dead thing but can't have another rest day this week so will aim to shred later. Someone kick me if in not back by 10pm saying I've done it!

Took the kids swimming this morning. Learnt to do front crawl .

Looking forward to shredding in a bit . Still not lost any weight . Will keep going though.

jocasta - carnation milk mixed with icing sugar and then add dessicated coconut and mixed until no dry bits are visible.

Put in a tin and flatten down. Refrigerate until firm.

Melt 2 bars of chocolate. Slice the coconut mixture into bars and dip in the chocolate. Back in to the fridge until set.

Enjoy!

I'm dying...ok, maybe I just have a cold, lol, but between the achey joints and headache I'm having a couple of days off, I feel not as bad today so I'll try tomorrow.

Forgot to check in yesterday but I gave now done L1 D3&4. Feeling ok. Is it just me or is the cool down a bit short? I need to do way more stretches.

Morning everyone!

So, I can still move although I know I have done some exercise this morning! But that just means it's working, right? Didn't get round to measuring myself before yesterday but am going to try to do so today so I have a starting point. I am quite motivated by numbers (not always a good thing!)

Shadows I have to hide the weights from DS who thinks they are the best toy ever!

Was sick on Sun, so didn't shred. Then had to restore myself yesterday with naughty pasta and bread and butter and didn't shred again. So had a 2 day rest and missed the great hedgehog rescue and all sorts!

Anyways, back on it today. 30DSL2D7 done. And it's my fortnightly weigh-in day. To recap: did one week of detox dieting and 3 weeks of shred (with the odd rest) and I've lost 3-tummy-inches and 10lbs.

I'm using 1kg for L2 but after a couple of days break I actually found the strength moves easier (!!) and even managed all the cardio-planks so might up to 2kg tomorrow.

RI30 L3 D2 done. Definitely less vile than L2.