Anyone fancy joining me for a quick 30 day shred before Christmas?

Day 23 done. Sacked off internet video and used DVD with work laptop.

Day 30 for me is xmas eve! Good timing as I've bought Ripped in 30 following Rocky's lead for post xmas.

What weights are folks using? I've got 1kg. They are too light for the squat and press slot and too short in the handle for the plank arm/leg raise one.

Curry Wednesday, but ate well yesterday so back on track. Heading into a heavy eating/drinking weekend so we'll have to see...

Failed yesterday but done today. Going to stalk ebay for DVDs as might be easier than relying on youtube - that advert break is well timed at the moment though and it's only 5 seconds!

X-box? Or other games console? Need to find some motivation now - have realised I won't be doing any over Christmas as at IL's house

Fecking tech! I've just found that I can't play DVDs on my laptop without buying software now that it's Windows 10. And the TV bought earlier in the year doesn't have enough connections to connect the DVD player. Life shouldn't be this hard should it....

That sounds like a good plan Rocky, glad she's enjoying it. I have Ripped in 30 but it doesn't play on the playstation (which doubles as our DVD player) and I've never bothered trying it on my laptop. I might have a go and see if I can plug the laptop into the TV (hate working out from a computer screen).

Plank moves are definitely not my favourites either, I find them really wearing on the wrists after a while. For anyone plank-phobic...someone on another thread suggested I look at Jillian's Opus bonus workout from her Bodyshred DVD...check out the final move at 31.38. I'm not sure I could ever physically manage that!

Today I did Killer Buns and Thighs L3, plus 10 mins hooping

I'm only doing Ripped because I've already bought it.

DD who has been very down previously and argumentative with me, said today she looks forward to getting up in the morning to do our workouts. That's all the motivation I need 👍🏻

Ooh, I might tail gate on your plan Rocky. That sounds like you've both bought into the plan which is always a good start. I didn't know about Ripped in 30. And it's still 20 mins. I was thinking about going next to 6 week 6 pack....

DD and I have a plan

We're on day 4 now of 30DS

we will do all levels of that then Ripped in 30 as I have them both on iTunes

Then we are going to do 6 week six pack which will take us in to early April.

DD sets her alarm each day and wakes me up at 6.20 to go down and exercise. We previously got up at 7.15 to leave the house by 8.10. I've started going to bed earlier.

I'm not so sore today and enjoying level 1. I remember level 2 being tough from the first time I did it.

I struggle with plank moves too. I find it a struggle with my puny t-Rex wrists as well as any other physical ability! The other physical abilities do come with time so that, after a good few sessions, I can manage at least some of the full moves. I aim for at least one more proper move each time before reverting to "cheating"

I don't think I ever managed plank twists though, I used to substitute bicycle crunches so at least I was doing something.

Im struggling with anything plank, plank like or plank esque Delicious

Random give it a few days and you'll have the standing on one foot action sorted. Honest!

The L3 video stops and starts. Did anyone else find that? I'm going to have to crack the DVD I actually bought out of the wrapper using my laptop instead of working via the internet on the telly

Rocky The lactic acid pain is the worst, I'm no fan of running but I did find that going for a gentleish run helped me last time.

Which moves are you struggling with Brassica?

I had a rest day yesterday, and Killer Arms and Back L3 today. I was pleased that I didn't find it quite as painful as I did last week. Only 5 or 6 more workouts to go before Xmas

Finally did 2nd attempt at L2 today. Definitely tougher as I had less time going "how do I do that" and watching rather than doing. I can do skaters but I am not sure I should anywhere people might be. My arms are still weak and pathetic for palm down stuff and really struggling with the stand on one foot malarkey. Hopefully it will get better before I move on to L3.

Does anyone else get an advert toght before the 3rd circuit? So tempting to not bother to locate the remote to skip after 5 seconds...

First L3 done. It was tough but would be harder if I could actually do some of the moves if that makes sense

No weight or inch change between L2 and L3 . Let's hope that changes in the next 10 days. But then....out for a work curry tonight, another xmas meal Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

My whole body is in lactic acid pain

Day 20 done.

Tomorrow day 21, L3 and measure up.

I've been quite good diet wise today. Then gone and eaten a packet of crisps, peanut butter roll and started on the wine in lieu of dinner!

ARgh we slept in this morning. I said to DD we'd do ours after school. I did it after the school run so if DD is still in the mood after school I'll be doing it again. My body is in pain from yesterday but loosened off when I did the workout.

I won't get a chance to do any more til next week either, one piyo class and rest is work/hair/holidays!!

Going to keep it up next week though...keep going everyone

Hi Rocky [smile} It's rubbish to be 12, I agree that Jillian is quite positive, and it's an emphasis on fit and strong rather than just thin, good luck to you both.

Today I had a stab at Yoga Inferno level 2 for the first time...and it was (amazingly) a bit too gentle, I found level 1 much more challenging (but I suppose I could always up the weights...). So I added on some cardio from Jillian's 10 minute Transformations, and a bit of hula hooping.

Thanks busy. Both helpful and v scared!

My DD is 5.6. I'm scared to be a mum of a teen/pre-teen. Hats off and to you guys.

Hey

Mine has poor body image which is ridiculous at 12 is shy and not confident. I thought a bit of exercise each day would do us both good. She's stunningly beautiful, has thick glossy hair, most definitely not fat...she and all her friends think they're "huge"...but that's a whole other thread . She has a main role in a pantomime at the moment which she is fabulous in. I wish she'd realise how amazing she is.

I just want her to have a boost and Jillian is really positive.

Also missed yesterday - was scurrying after a toddler without reins so up and down stairs and ramps bent double wearing smart shoes meant I was a bit of a wreck. Will definitely do it tonight.

Oh, and hello rocky - my dd refuses to do it whilst telling me I'm doing it wrong and need to make more effort!

Well I've kind of done day 16, couldn't make DVD player work. Somahd quick search on yiutube and ended up doing yoga meltdown. For 26 minutes til the connection went...!