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30 day shred starts tomorrow!

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FauxFox · 06/03/2016 18:44

Need to shift my winter flab and tone up so I'm going to do the 30 day shred starting tomorrow. I will carry on running 3 x per week as usual and I will be drinking no booze for the 30 days but otherwise eating normally. I'll weigh and measure my waist in the morning and use this thread as my diary to help me stay motivated- feel free to join in if you fancy Smile

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kirinm · 30/03/2016 23:55

Day 10, levels 1&2 done. I'll do 15 days of levels 1&2 and then 15 of levels 2&3. Definitely finding some parts easier now in level 1 but I think level 2 is always tough.

I have 2kg, 1.5kg and 1kg weights. I'm currently using the 2kg and 1.5 kg.

Thinking of joining a yoga class soon. I'm dreaming of being an exercise demon!

AtticusFlinch · 30/03/2016 22:32

I tend to use 2kg as a default, but swap in 1kg and 3kg when I feel like I'm working too hard or not enough.

OublietteBravo · 30/03/2016 21:34

I've got 1kg hand weights. For some exercises I could probably do with heavier weights - for others 1kg is more than enough.

Rinceoir · 30/03/2016 21:16

So far I've been using cans of coconut milk but I'm going to pick up some 1kg weights this weekend. I'm in so much pain from the cans that I don't know how I'll cope with weights though!

EnidClowes · 30/03/2016 21:12

Can I ask- what weights do people have? I need to buy some but don't want to spend loads. Used tin cans last time but want to get proper ones this time and am baffled by the array on Amazon and Argos! Help

OublietteBravo · 30/03/2016 20:43

Can I join too? I've been doing a combination of 30DS/6W6P/NMTZ since the beginning of the year, but I'm not feeling terribly motivated at the moment.

I think I did 30DS L2D14 today (yes - I know it is usually 10 days per level. I'm a bit out of sync at the moment). I've had a 2 week break since my last 30DS session, so it hurt quite a lot.

Rinceoir · 30/03/2016 20:42

Hey- can I join too. I've just done level 1 day 3 and everything hurts!

Does anyone else find the lower abdo moves really tough? I had a hard pregnancy and emcs, with bad post op infection 2 years ago and consequently had no sensation in the lower abdomen. I'm finding it impossible to do the reverse crunches and the bicycle crunches because my muscles won't co-operate at all.

EnidClowes · 30/03/2016 20:38

Is it too late to join this? Just done first day of level 1. Last time I shredded was 4 years ago after DC1, had great results shifting the baby weight. DC2 is now 2 and I thought I'd have a go.
My legs are like jelly and my pelvic floor is shot to pieces! Might have to buy a pack of tena lady at this rate!

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FauxFox · 29/03/2016 19:50

Day 2 level 3 done...I was reluctant to say the least but I did it...I have carpet burn on my elbows from the weird plank things Hmm

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RubySlippers77 · 29/03/2016 11:31

I didn't completely get level 3 either faux, some of it I didn't find as challenging as level 2... I did stick with Anita but perhaps I wasn't doing some of the moves correctly? I have very limited time to watch though as our TV is dominated by two babies who get grumpy without lots of Balamory Confused

LumpySpacedPrincess · 28/03/2016 19:53

Well done everyone, you're doing so well! I'm gonna jump right back in when I get back

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FauxFox · 28/03/2016 14:53

Level 3 day 1 done - was a bit confused by some moves so I might watch it again before I do it tomorrow to make sure I've got the right idea! So Malcoordinated Blush

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RubySlippers77 · 28/03/2016 00:31

I'm turning into an exercise DVD convert - officially further on with the Shred than I've ever got before! - has anyone tried this? I like the idea of following a program, hopefully would help me shed the last pesky stone:

www.amazon.co.uk/XTFMAX-Shape-Womens-Complete-Fitness/dp/B00LVCOKJS

RubySlippers77 · 28/03/2016 00:30

L2 D10 done today, don't think it made up for scoffing lots of chocolate though Hmm

RubySlippers77 · 28/03/2016 00:29

Have a lovely time in Dorset Lumpy, I think we're going there for our hols this year!

AtticusFlinch · 27/03/2016 21:22

Enjoy Dorset, Lumpy! Wink

kirinm · 27/03/2016 16:21

Day 9 level 1&2 done. Definitely getting stronger.

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FauxFox · 27/03/2016 10:49

I went for a run (and got hailed on Hmm) and did day 10 level 2 so...

Results at the end of level 2:
Weight - 10st2 (another 1lb off making 5lb total)
Waist - still 27"

Happy with that Smile I have not been eating at all healthily this past week (too much choc and wine Blush) will get back on the healthy food tomorrow and make an effort to get under 10st by the end of level 3!

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FauxFox · 27/03/2016 08:46

Have a great time lumpy Smile did day 9 on level 2 yesterday, thinking about getting out for a run before it starts raining...

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LumpySpacedPrincess · 26/03/2016 15:16

Right, I'm off the thread for 7 days as i am in deepest darkest Dorset living on seafood and doughnuts. I'll start again when I return, good luck everyone! Smile

kirinm · 26/03/2016 13:26

Atticus - it kills me but I sit at a desk all day so I've got to really push myself. I got a Fitbit for my birthday and was shocked at how little I move during the day.

Day 8 - levels 1&2 done. :)

AtticusFlinch · 26/03/2016 13:00

Hope everyone's doing well so far Smile I'm in awe at your ability to do more than one level at a time, kirinm, I'm normally worn out by the end of the twenty minutes!

kirinm · 25/03/2016 13:51

Day 7 done and I did all 3 levels. It's really the only exercise I get at the moment hence trying to do a few levels at a time.

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FauxFox · 25/03/2016 09:55

Day 8 on level 2 done Smile

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kirinm · 25/03/2016 08:07

Ruby slippers - yes! I didn't want to say but its second level was so hard it demotivated me but I was working to a tight deadline with a holiday so was forcing myself to do several levels at a time every day. But yes, much harder.

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