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30 day shred

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Jsy123 · 30/01/2017 13:28

Anyone got this DVD? I've lost over 3 stone since having lo but still want to lose one more so was thinking of trying this. It's a long shot but just wondering if anyone else wanted to try it with me and we can keep the pressure on to complete it!?

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toastedbeagle · 07/02/2017 06:56

I forgot to set my alarm so didn't wake up til 6:15am, but had laid out all my workout kit ready so ran downstairs to do it! Felt easier today although I'm blatantly only doing the easy options!! My legs don't bend at the hip the same way Natalie's do!!

Hope you can do it tonight and your son had a decent night. I find if I do it at night I am too wired to sleep!

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Jsy123 · 06/02/2017 22:45

Wow getting up at 5.45am! That's dedication! I'm very impressed!

I should do it in the mornings but I find it soooo hard to get up. I've been doing it as soon as lo is in bed, it's worked well although leaves me less time for myself in the evenings.

Adding berries to your shake should help - I find raspberries quite good at masking rough tasting stuff. They are good for you too!

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toastedbeagle · 06/02/2017 21:47

Oh and the whey protein smoothie was grim! I only managed 2 mouthfuls and retched into the sink Confused

Tomorrow going to add more berries and less whey!!

toastedbeagle · 06/02/2017 21:46

Hope your LO feels better soon. It's so frustrating to be interrupted- the Ocado man appeared half way through my workout once and I was gutted! Convinced the 3 minutes pause undid all my hard work!!

Good luck for tomorrow. Am setting my alarm for 5:45am so I can do it before work as working til 7pm tomorrow so will be too tired afterwards!

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Jsy123 · 06/02/2017 20:36

Ok, looks like today will be a day off after all. My lo has an ear infection and isn't settling. I usually do the DVD once he's in bed but I don't want to start it if I'm going to have to stop part way. I WILL do it tomorrow though. On the up side, I've eaten super healthily today so feel good about that.

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Jsy123 · 06/02/2017 19:38

Toastedbeagle - I needed your post today! I have actually been dreading doing level 2 again today! I felt a bit defeated after getting the hang of level 1 to feel like I was starting all over again as level 2 is so hard!

I was going to skip today but you saying 'imagine what we'll like like next week' has spurred me on! Got to remember it's only 25 mins a day #NoExcuses!!!

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toastedbeagle · 06/02/2017 07:48

Level 2 done ✅ wow! In a way the moves are more fun... just think how awesome we will look this time next week!! It can only get easier !

I weighed in this morning and have lost 2.5kg since last Mon 😃

Following it up with a whey protein and berry smoothie which sounds grim but am hoping tastes better than it sounds!!

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Jsy123 · 05/02/2017 22:07

Well deserved rest toastedbeagle - you've been doing amazing! Not going to lie, level 2 is tough but I guess we have to do it to progress. It's a bit disconcerting to feel like I'm back to square one but I'm sooooo hoping that by this time next week I'll be telling you level 2 is actually ok!

Glad you had a good day and so great you hit 10,000 steps!

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toastedbeagle · 05/02/2017 21:16

Jsy123 I'm so impressed!! I have not done the Shred today gasp!!!

I was out til 1am on a work night out and then my son woke up for the day at 04:50am! After less than 4 hours sleep I felt pretty grim!! We did a lovely family walk though in the woods (and a massive roast dinner which was delicious after a week of Weight Watchers tracking!) . I hit 10,000 steps which was a small achievement.

So tomorrow I will regroup and advance on! I think my knees and thighs needed a day off as even jumping jacks are painful and tomorrow I will decide whether to do day 10 of level one or push myself on the level 2! Eep!

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Jsy123 · 05/02/2017 20:13

I've done day 7! I actually have level
2 a bash as I found doing level 1 the last two days fairly easy. Lordy! Level 2 is tough! Think it's going to take me a while to get comfortable with it so glad I started it a bit early. I was pooped after!

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Jsy123 · 04/02/2017 20:43

Well done toastedbeagle! I've done day 6! Feeling good but impatient for results! I feel like I may be ready for level 2 soon, before the 10 days - maybe Monday on day 8 I'll give it a whirl! Eek!

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Mrsmorton · 04/02/2017 16:35

Thanks @Jsy123

toastedbeagle · 04/02/2017 14:56

Day 9 done!

I've definitely noticed a difference in my endurance- on day 1 I couldn't do 3 push ups and today I did 14 without stopping (modified ones obviously!).

I'm only a couple of pounds lighter which is annoying but I'm hoping my "muscles are holding on to water / I'm losing fat but gaining muscle" or whatever the theory is!! I suppose more importantly I feel amazing!! Two weeks ago I was having half a bottle of wine every night and eating biscuits and chocolate and this week I genuinely don't WANT to indulge in that sort of thing.

It's a work night out tonight and to be honest the thought of a late night and booze doesn't appeal at all!! What's happened to me?!?

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Jsy123 · 04/02/2017 14:44

Mrsmorton - hmm there are 3 sets of cardio that last 2 minutes each that involve jumping jack and bum kicks that would probably disturb neighbours but done at a reasonable hour shouldn't cause too much distress! Depends on your neighbours though...

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Mrsmorton · 04/02/2017 08:39

Could you do it if you live in an upstairs flat or is it too noisy? Jumping about etc.

toastedbeagle · 04/02/2017 08:34

Well done! I think it's def easier if you feel some knows if you miss a day lol

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Jsy123 · 03/02/2017 21:09

Ps. Muted Gillian! Waaaaaay better lol!

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Jsy123 · 03/02/2017 21:08

I did it! Day 5! Thanks toastedbeagle - your post saying you'd done 8 was the push I needed!

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Jsy123 · 03/02/2017 20:13

Toastedbeagle! Well done! Day 8! Woo! I'm sitting here trying to work up the motivation to do day 5 but your post has spurred me on and I'll head downstairs and do it now. I may try muting Gillian too - she was grating on my yesterday lol!

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toastedbeagle · 03/02/2017 14:51

Day 8 complete! I muted Jillian today and played 5 songs instead. 2 mins of cardio goes much quicker to Uptown Funk!!

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Jsy123 · 03/02/2017 09:16

Hobbes8 - I'm going to try and do 30 days straight. I can anticipate one day where is won't happen (day after my new job drinks!) but aside from that hoping to do it every day. To do walk to and from work but other than that don't get any other exercise.

I was soooo sore the first few days but today is day 5 and I feel much better so hoping the soreness is subsiding!

Good luck!

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Jsy123 · 03/02/2017 09:14

Toastbeagle - yes of course! Please join! I've had the DVD a couple of years too and never opened it! I have lost 3.5 stone since having lo but still need to lose another stone to get back into all my clothes. Was a size 10-12 now I'm a 12-14 so just one clothes group away!

I always lose weight in short hard bursts and then maintain for months and then do another burst. Last bust was in Nov/Dec where I lost 7lbs and hoping doing this and eating clean will give me another burst and I'll be close to my goal.

Good luck! I have found just posting on here has been motivation to keep going so hope it is for you too!

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toastedbeagle · 03/02/2017 06:06

Hello! Can I join in please? I'm on day 8 and have been aching since day 1!!

I bought this DVD about 4 years ago but this is the first time I have ever done it. I lost 2.5 stone with Weight Watchers after my DS and was at my happy weight of 10 stone but then went back to work (sedentary job/biscuit tin), stopped breastfeeding and gained a stone over the past 8 months Shock

Hobbes8 · 02/02/2017 22:35

Are you all doing 30 days straight or are you adding in rest days? I've done the workout (although I've only done the 2nd phase a couple of times - wowser!) but I've been alternating it with other stuff and having days off too. Should I just try and power through?

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Jsy123 · 02/02/2017 21:57

I did it! Sooooo didn't want to but because the workout is so short I don't really have an excuse. Right! Shower then bed!

Anyone else managed to give it a bash? How are you getting on?

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