Get a spring in your step - join the (military) March Shred thread!

D7L2 done.... I Did zero over the weekend but I plan to try and squeeze some kind of exercise in on one day over the weekend starting this weekend coming, that 10 min solution workout sounds good Magpie is it on t'internet by any chance??? Well done keeping it up at weekends...I need your inspiration

Hi twoextra get a good routine going this week, a week can make a real difference, sorry to hear your mat leave is nearly up, I know it's a pain trying to fit exercise in with work and kids...I'll be shreading all week, so you'll have me for company....hope to start level 3 near the end of the week. Then I don't know what I'll be doing as I'll be homeless for most of next week, we're getting some work done to the house, might have to hire out my mums sitting room to keep the shredding up ...

Hello folks! I keep starting and stopping. I go back to work after mat leave next Monday, so I have a week to work a miracle. I've done 3 days of Shred Level 2, starting from a month off , and it's killing me. I do feel marginally thinner, though. My goal is rest day tomorrow due to having both kids at home all day, then Shred Tues/Wed/Thurs as it'll be just me and baby DS at home. Then rest day Fri, and Shred Sat and Sun. Then back to dreaded work! Then i'll have to try to get back into the groove of exercising at night. Joy.

HI Magpie. Just popping on quickly. No work out today as is rest day. Busy doing various housework and outside tasks at home as weather here in West Wales is lovely!
BFBM tomorrow.

Just recording my two 10 min solution workouts for the day. My ri30 DVD arrived yesterday so I'll start that on Wednesday after my two rest days.

I'll stop talking to myself now

Did another couple of 10 minute solutions today. Really liking the ab workout one.

How's everyone's weekend?

I did another couple of 10 minute solution workouts today whilst waiting for ri30 to arrive. I breezed through stuff that probably would've been a lot harder pre shred, so feel quite good about that.

Agree Errol I am definitely more toned, which was my aim at the outset, as don't really do dieting. I am down a dress size since January. This time last year was when I last fell off the Shred wagon, after 3 months, so hoping that NMTZ and BFBM will keep me going this time. Still very motivated at the moment thanks to you guys!

Managed to get up in time to do L2 D6 without an audience. However, as DH was off work he could deal with the early morning demands so I'm not sure this is a good plan for long term use unless I get up a LOT earlier.

L2D6 done!

at your Dd drs, nappy change mid workout is surly worth an extra few cals burned....I have noticed a change in strength I suppose, when out running I do feel the upper body is a bit more firm...well I'll keep going with it...it's better than sitting eating cake (so I'm told) !!!

Well done on your workout MrsRJ hope you get things sorted at work, it's a horrible situation to be in, vent away here if it helps

Thanks, everyone. I did manage to get the workout done this morning.

It's a whole other story about work, but things aren't going well. Bullying in the workplace.

Never mind. I just need to stay focused and not let it get me down.

Hope things improve for you soon MrsRJ!
I got halfway through yoga meltdown for the second time today and just hated it. I really struggle to follow the moves and spend more time falling over myself than I do exercising. I think I will revisit it again when I'm fitter/more flexible. I did a 10 minute solution dance workout instead which was fun and I've ordered ri30.

I've done the same amount as you MrsSteven and have noticed nothing visually but it's much easier to do abs type stuff at Pilates.
L2 D5 today, with a change of nappy for DD in the middle. Not sure how to notate that in MFP... She thought the oblique twists were hilarious though.

Day 5 of level 2 done....actually got through the whole thing today without stumbling or having to stop for a few seconds...very pleased with myself...I nearly didn't do it...dd was up at all hours lastnight and I was very tempted to just go and nap while she's napping....glad I didn't now...

Belated birthday wishes to your dh & dog errol!

Cheshire glad to hear your cold has gone, MrsRJ hope everything goes ok at work for you, best of luck

Can I ask those of you who have done the shread for a while now, when did you start to notice a difference in the stomach area??? I can see my arms and legs are taking shape but the belly is still very much there, it's so dispiriting when I'm doing the cool down, to look down and it's there ...

Take your time and join back in when you're ready, Panda. I have been skipping between bits and bobs so not making much progress on Ri30.

I've had an awful week at work. Been crying a lot this week, as something really bad has happened there and I'm struggling. As tempting as it has been to reach for the cigarettes or wine, I know that won't help me to work out. Setting an alarm for seven tomorrow so I can exercise before work. Hopefully I can make it through the day without breaking down in tears.

Wish me luck, exercise chums!

Hi all

Just checking in, I've been missing hearing everyone's news. I'm over the lurgy and I've been to visit my parents for a couple of days (eaten loads, drunk loads, done no exercise except removing a large area of turf from their garden (they wanted me to...I hasten to add). Now I'm home again and decorating the dining room when DD is asleep (I finished the ceiling 20 mins ago!). So, no Jillian this week (I feel guilty, sorry Raspberry I am a rubbish buddy). At least painting is toning for the arms though

Back on the wagon doing NMTZ and BFBM on alternate days his week.
Only recently discovered BFBM following a recommendation up thread and really enjoying the kick box moves.
Magpie would really recommend these two as follow ones to the Shred.
Granny the work 10- week challenge is not that bad-you set your own target at the start of the 10 weeks for minutes of daily exercise to complete then log what you achieve at the end of each week. You get bonus points if you also set and achieve weight loss goals. You register as a team with colleagues locally, and as we are a global company of 60,000+, there are plenty of competing teams! So far I'm doing well and have moved up from previous 30 min/day target (when Shredding) to 45min/ day as NMTZ and BFBM are longer work outs.

Happy birthday to your DH and your dog Errol!
I did L1D1 of Yoga Meltdown today. It was very complicated and much harder than I was expecting. I'm missing the shred!

L2D4 done....my coordination was all over the place today, found the one where you lift the weights and raise your leg so hard to do, kept loosing the balance...still not sure if I like it, but it does make me sweat! Which is a good thing and like that drs I can't do double jump rope either...sticking with the plain old single one!

I had a holiday to prepare for. I then moved on to ripped in 30 which I found reeeeally hard.

L2 D4, I'm trying to do about half regular plank jacks and er, squat jumps? and half easy ones and building up, but canNOT do double skipping.
I did my one Pilates and three Shred last week but no fifth exercise day and unless I skip out for a walk on the Brownie weekend at PGL, this week will be the same I fear.