I need a Shred buddy

[Brahbrah]

I had a Shred buddy but she knackered her knees. It turns out I have no self-motivation at all as I haven't done it once since she stopped.

Anyone looking at a neglected copy of the 30 Day Shred and want to buddy up? We had managed to get to day 10 and had just moved up to level 2 when we stopped, but I'm happy to start again at day 1.

Not much required, just a daily check in to say, 'yep, done it for today, how about you?'

Whaddya say?

I'm still aiting for my copy to arrive, but with you in spirit until the amazon faries bring it!

Still here. My disabled ds seems to be heading to a crisis so life is all upside down. Lots of phonecalls and waiting but at least I am experienced enough to now identify problems early and get help.

Will not make it to gym today so I will try and shred. I have been using some of the shred moves as part of my gym sessions as I think they are so effective.

But .... Supermarket calls (or none of us will eat this week)

TIBNI - sorry to hear you're having a tough time atm. Hope things improve soon.

Just out of interest, which of the shred moves did you find particularly effective? I seem to ache everywhere, apart from my stomach, which tbh, is the most problematic!

Anyone else got any tips for extra work on particular moves?

Will be shredding later tonight.

Sorry, missed Sunday as well, but have done it for today. I'm knackered though as dd2 is teething and giving us even worse than normal nights.

tibni - you sound very on top of things despite a topsy-turvy life. I hope you get the help you need very soon.

TIBNI - hope things improve for your DS soon.

Just done Shred this evening, definetly found it harder after having 2 days off! Will be able to do it tomorrow but will have to miss Weds I think.

I'm done. I really feel I need to find a routine that targets my stomach though. Why is my stomach the only thing that doesn't hurt? Maybe there's so much fat around it, I can't feel it working yet!

My arms and legs are starting to look more toned but haven't noticed my flabby tummy looking anymore toned yet. I can feel it aching after the sit ups and crunches though so hopefully it is working even if its more slowly.

I may try doing some leg raises after the DVD to help my tummy more. Thouse ones where you lie flat on your back and lift alternate legs a few inches off the ground and don't take them all the way back to the ground. They really make my tummy ache and are simple to do when you have a spare few minutes.

Thanks all. Didn't manage to shred in the end, ds was up until midnight unable to switch off. I am very fortunate that the professionals supporting us are very good - yesterday I had the offer of an emengency consultant appointment (despite the consultant being on holiday) and phone support from the community team. Today I am determined to do something, gym, shred or walk.

Re abs - the last exercise on shred is one of the best and one I do at the gym. The Plank is also really good - just make sure you dont stick your bum in the air, keep your abs engaged and hold for a minute. You can also do side planks.

Have a good day all

My DVD has arrived so once I finish these night shifts I'll give it a bash - plan to start a week today (so time to find some weights too)

Just done another session. Was easier today than yesterday. Who knows maybe next week I'll be on Lvl 2!!!!!

Hey ladies. Mind if I join too?

I"m on day 2 although have had the dvd months

Hoping to stick to it to ensure I don't get harpooned on the Beach in 8 weeks.

Thighs are on fire.

Hi Geordiminx and welcome. Where abouts are you going on holiday?

Tenerife. Not very exciting but easy hol with dh and ds (4) and my parents.

I love Tenerife, would really like to go back.

I really am not in the mood for it tonight, but I will do it. 9pm is my time, so I'm gearing up for it.

Going to concentrate on my stomach tonight. Can't see much improvement anywhere tbh, but it's only been 6 sessions. I do hurt rather a lot though!

My holiday is in August (and the all important 20th wedding anniversary) so I've still got time!

I did it. Still not convinced it's doing anything though!

Are you out of breath and knackered at the end of it? Because if you are, it's doing something at least. I've stepped up to level 2 today as level 1 was starting to feel a bit easy (didn't think I'd ever say that at the beginning!)

I found my stomach was the first place I noticed improvement, but dd2 is only six months old so my abs were somewhat destroyed when I started. Definitely much flatter now though.

Brahbrah - how much harder is Lvl 2? I've read horrible things about planks and burpees?

I'm still not finding Lvl 1 easy though so think I need to stay there a bit longer. Its easier as I can get through it without resting but I still feel I'm going to die. OK, maybe not die but it knackers me.

have you started yet? - i just saw this thread and ordered the 30 day shred on amazon a minute ago. looks scary!

Anabelish - most of us have started but only in our first or 2nd week. Jenniec79 isn't starting it till next week.

Oh I'm definately out of breathe and thinking I can't go on!

I don't think I'm doing the same DVD as you guys. It is Gillian Michaels, just not 30 Day Shred one. It's called Banish Fat - Boost Metabolism, so I'm sure it's doing the same thing. I certainly know what a burpee is!

No, the banish fat one is different to 30 day shred. I'm sure I read it was harder.

I haven't started yet either Anabelish! I ordered it from Amazon a while ago and now can't find it . I've added it to my lovefilm list as a high priority but unfortunately they've sent out inception this week instead.

I'm still reading the thread so I'm inspired to get started when I finally have a copy to use! I've got a lot of big family gatherings and things to look forward to in the summer which I don't want to be spoiled by me feeling too fat to look nice in anything.

I think its only £3.99 at Play.com.

Ah Viva, I'm 'ardcore, I am!

Ah well, as we've said, I ache, I'm sweating when doing it and I can't breathe when I've finished, so I'm moving in the right direction!