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

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toastedbeagle · 16/05/2017 12:49

I started in Feb and managed 25 days or so but got a stinking cold and my whole health kick went down the drain. Think 8lbs heavier now Shock

I started yesterday with Day 1 Level 1 and determined to keep up with it.

I've also started playing tennis again and I'm determined that by my hols in 7 weeks I will be fitting back in my size 12 clothes.

Anyone want to join in with some daily motivation?

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hockityponktas · 29/05/2017 10:26

Designer the aches do get better they get worse first.

Just done day 6, I ran yesterday instead and will run tomorrow instead of shred. I get bored of doing both unless I mix them up!
Does anyone have a link to a free level 2?

clearsommespace · 29/05/2017 05:59

It will get better designer and be worth it!

Day 1 Level 1 completed.

Designerenvy · 28/05/2017 08:51

I did day 1 yesterday and literally in agony today. . Every muscle aches ! I take that as a good sign but OMG.... maybe ye are right, not enough stretches at the end but I really am very unfit at the moment..... the stairs is a killer this morning !

clearsommespace · 28/05/2017 07:52

Hello. Can I join?
I have been resting a bad ankle for a few months but the docs say I can start impact sport again from tomorrow. I have definitely changed body shape during the resting period. Sad

I did the shred in 2011 with great results. You definitely have to stretch for longer during the cool down.

Designerenvy · 27/05/2017 22:16

Did this a year and a half ago and got great results! Tried day 1 level 1 today and thought I was going to die. I'm so unfit at the moment. Actually thought I was going to vomit today after it .... that's never happened me before ! I'm anno g on doing it maybe 3 time/ 4 times a wk, and do some general aerobics in between to mix it up. Here's hoping !

FritzyMousey · 27/05/2017 18:20

I'm stuck on level one too but defo recommend longer stretches at the end, if you count she only does about 15 secs on each stretch, I double it

hockityponktas · 27/05/2017 12:20

Can I join you?
I've just done Day 5, the pp who named it the quad killer couldn't be more right!
I've never got as far as moving onto level 2Blush

FritzyMousey · 26/05/2017 12:00

Ok thanks maybe that's where I've been going wrong for my ankles doing it barefoot, in a tiny space in my bedroom!

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toastedbeagle · 26/05/2017 10:20

Yes def socks and trainers.

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FritzyMousey · 25/05/2017 22:47

I really need to ramp it up. Despite starting last week I've only managed 3 last week and 2 so far this week. Thanks for the feedback on the levels, I'm nervous about moving on to level 2 because it hurt my ankles last time. Stupid question, but do you guys wear trainers?

SeagullGirl · 25/05/2017 14:18

Well after successfully doing day 5, I took a day off yesterday and also had a McD's with the kids, and rather too much fizzy wine. Oops. I had a good excuse though.

On an unrelated note, toastedbeagle we've been to the arena too, and have a connection to the area. It's difficult. Exercise can definitely help.

Got to get back on it tonight. Hopefully the rest day will mean my legs are fully up to it again. I agree with the PP that the stretches at the end are not really enough.

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toastedbeagle · 25/05/2017 13:43

Yeah I def agree it's a progression. I could barely do 3 push ups (on knees) when i started, I would have never managed those dumbbell plank things (and I vomited once doing them).

Finding it hard to concentrate this week, it feels really selfish and shallow to be thinking about my fitness / bikini body after the events in Manc. I've lived and studied here 18 years and taken my kids to the arena... it's so sickening what has happened. But equally I know that I'm feeling anxiety and I've just come off my antidepressants , and my plan was to manage that with daily exercise. Horrible week.

Hope you guys are all ok xx

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SoupDragon · 24/05/2017 22:39

They are harder IMO! I think they build on what you've managed in the level before. Some of the cardio moves from L1 are done with weights in L3 for example.

FritzyMousey · 24/05/2017 21:57

Finally back on it after a 2 day migraine. Do you guys think level 2 is harder and level 3 harder still or are they all as hard and it's just a matter of building up your tolerance to each new set?

AvaCrowder2 · 24/05/2017 16:58

toastedbeagle those before and after photos look amazing.

BWatchWatcher · 23/05/2017 18:51

Hey @Belfastbird!
I think running does help. I run now and the shred isn't nearly so bad.

Belfastbird · 23/05/2017 18:33

Can I join please? I really need to do this but I gave up on day 4 last time. I've started running since though so hopefully I can do better this time

FritzyMousey · 23/05/2017 16:06

I agree about the walking downstairs but I think it's because she doesn't do enough stretching at the end, I add some extra leg stretches now and am fine. However level 2 last time really hurt my ankles so not sure what to do about that. Might just skip straight to level 3!

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toastedbeagle · 23/05/2017 15:56

I've nicknamed Level 1 "the quad killer" .... first time round I couldn't walk downstairs properly for a week!!

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toastedbeagle · 23/05/2017 15:55

Hello @SeagullGirl ! Yes come in!

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SeagullGirl · 23/05/2017 09:25

Oh, and I used YouTube for my half-hearted attempt in the past, but this time I bought it on Google Play for about £6 and can cast it from my phone to the TV.

SeagullGirl · 23/05/2017 09:24

Can I join you? I did Level 1 Day 4 yesterday. My legs!!!!!

Starting weight around 9st3lb and looking a bit squidgy.

SoupDragon · 23/05/2017 09:20

www.izlesene.com/video/jillian-michaels-30-day-shred-level-2/7259970#_

www.izlesene.com/video/jillian-michaels-30-day-shred-level-3/7259991#_

I've used this site for level 3 many times.

I have fallen off the wagon though andneed to get back to it!

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toastedbeagle · 23/05/2017 09:11

I don't know if this helps but this is a YouTube link of random girl doing Level 1.... you can't see Jillian but you can hear her, so if you've done it before then it's easy to follow. I used it this morning as kids had commandeered the TV room where the DVD player is!

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