30 Day Shred... anyone want to join me?

Shredding with the baby awake is the only option really clearsomme as she only sleeps half an hour at a time generally on my arm. She will sleep longer in the sling but that's no good for shredding. Evenings are no good either as she doesn't go down for the night until 10.

I'm contemplating getting up at 6 tomorrow to try and get it in before baby or toddler wake up!

My back has been fine thanks so that's the most important thing, it's definitely pushing me as I sweat buckets! Hopefully I'll get there eventually with the plank moves.

I'd forgotten that those plank moves were in the cardio section. I guess you could sometimes do something to keep up your heart rate and sometimes planks. Then eventually combine.
How is your back?

Chloe I'm impressed at you Shredding with baby awake.

Just did Level 1 and am feeling quite good - think I was in desperate need of endorphins! I'm dripping in sweat though - it was never like this pre-baby!

Luckily the baby pretty much amused herself while I was doing it - 15 min in the baby gym and 5 min watching me with amusement from the bouncer.

Welcome! I have my wedding measurements down as well that I've been comparing to Chloe ha ha!

I'm on Day 3 Level 2 clearsommespace I substituted the plank moves for plain planking as you suggested thanks. I felt a bit lazy as the planks are mostly in the cardio section! But more ab exercises can only be a good thing!

Hello everyone, mind if I join you?

I really need to get back in shape as I've not done anything since having my second baby nearly 6 months ago. Am off on holiday in 6 weeks and really want to work off all the afternoon cake and evening chocolate which I've justified on the basis I'm tired and breastfeeding!

Today I am going to take my measurements and for maximum motivation compare them to my wedding day stats! Slightly terrified by the prospect.

beagle those photos are amazing motivation - thanks for sharing!

Go hoop !
Day 7, L1 completed.
I was so stiff yesterday afternoon that I was dreading today's Shred. It was knowing that I'd have this thread on my list reminding me of my failure that spurred me on. It wasn't so bad when I got started.

I've just done level1 day3 and my DH joined me! I would like to say that I whooped his ass!

I've not been able to do the shred every day over half term etc, but I did level 1 day 9 yesterday and it didn't completely kill me! On the other days I've been doing plenty of walking/cycling.
The only thing I can't yet do is the full press-ups but I see that as more of a long-term goal...

Glad to hear you are feeling better.
I just completed Day 6 of Level 1 so am also aiming to move up next week. I only took a 2 day break from shredding and still found today a lot harder than Friday.

I haven't been for run in months because of a problem with my ankle so it was lovely to get out. My ankle was fine so I am really pleased about that. The long rest period seems to have been worthwhile.

Clear I went for run/walk today instead too, it was lovely and sunny when I got up this morning so felt I should get out Not avoiding level 2 at all

How is everyone doing? Such a lovely day where I am. Sunny but not too hot or close. Was supposed to do do level 1 day 6 but ended up going for a 30 minute run instead. I just had to get outside.

Hello to all the new arrivals.

Hoop I have another Jillian Michaels DVD and she says to rest at least once a week. She doesn't say 'at most' but I would think for quickly noticeable improvements in fitness it would be best not to have more than 2 rest days a week.

Starting it tonight, using the YouTube videos. How many rest days are you supposed to have per level?

Hey shredders nice to find you! I'm on day 11 and just about died at starting level 2! It can't get worse though, surely! I've talked my husband into doing it with me and he's pin thin and fit from lots of walking but he finds it as challenging as me, which does please me!

Right! I ran this morning but will try and shred tonight!

Thanks Hock

Going, You do level 1 for 10 days, then move on to level 2 for 10 days and then 3 for 10 days.

I have just got the Jillian Michael's DVD and this may be a silly question but how long do you do each level for. Is it just the same one set of exercises for level 1 which you do each day or are there different exercises for level 1 day 1 and day 2?

So I've had two days off due to a big day out and a monstrous hangover yesterday!
Hoping to attempt level 2 again this evening. I'm going to take it easy though as I could be put off the whole thing if I push myself with this I think!
I find it very hard on my arms, does anyone else?

The first time I did this I substituted the exercises from L1 when I couldn't do the plank ones as I had back issues.

I've had 3 goes at it on different occasions (and am about to start again!) and in both the second and third I was able to have a go at the park ones so strength does build up and, surprisingly, stays for a good while actually. On subsequent attempts I was in no way as bad a state as the first!