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September shredders, check in here!

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deeplybaffled · 01/09/2013 11:27

Not sure where August went to, but September is upon us and the shredding continues!
join us here, all current shredders, hopeful shredders to be, rebooting shredders and nearly finished shredders, for support, encouragement and occasional necessary kicks up the bum...

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moggiek · 07/09/2013 21:01

Is Level 2 available online anywhere?

HaplessHousewife · 07/09/2013 21:10

I'm having a can't be arsed rest day today as I've been out walking around all day and just got in after a 1.5 hr drive home.

I wasn't going to weigh myself until at least the end of level one but caved this morning after day 4 and I've not lost a single gram, not 1! I wasn't expecting much but a gram isn't much at all ? I could probably do that my blowing my nose [hmmm].

RippingYarns · 07/09/2013 21:19

youtube will 'lend' it to you for £1.49 for 30 days Hmm

ErrolTheDragon · 07/09/2013 21:43

zing - 2x2.5lb weights sounds good to start with - you will probably find you could use bigger ones at some point for some of the moves. I'm on my second time around and I've got 5lbers (which were a bit much to start with TBH), plus 3kgs for the bicep curls/chest flies and a 10lb for one of the l3 moves where you're just using one.

If you have hard floors you'll want some sort of mat; sports bra and trainers. That's it. Good luck.Smile

glitternanny · 08/09/2013 07:38

I got a mat yesterday from a fb page and used my trainers with grip! much easier with those on!

I hate push ups I can't do them even the easy way I can't hold my weight :-(

I did some davina after shred yesterday and it felt so boring!

when did u all move to l2?

RippingYarns · 08/09/2013 07:52

Hi glitter
If you're struggling with push ups have a google for wall push ups to build up some strength, and keep at it. You will get there, and I think it's best you can do a few, even with bent legs, before you you move up a level.

Good luck

ZingWantsCake · 08/09/2013 10:25

ripping

waiting for dvd to arrive! I'll be kissing those guns soon too!Grin

errol thanks!

I bought a pink yoga mat yesterday (fiver from Tesco) and it made me feel "sporty" - how weird is that?Grin

RippingYarns · 08/09/2013 10:42

Yay! Ya fucking dancer! I've done it! I'm knackered shredded

Zing, if you want to get started, L1 is on youtube ;)

ZingWantsCake · 08/09/2013 12:25

thanks ripping I'm waiting for dumbbells too.

they are also pink. for cheerful motivation. (I'm not that girlyGrin )

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 08/09/2013 12:28

ripping! well done! You're shredded!
Fantastic!
How does it feel?
And do you fancy 6w6p Grin next?

leezl · 08/09/2013 16:01

Any idea if I could use an exercise mat on top of a rug? I have hard floors with a thin rug on top which I can't move out of the way, but it's still too hard on my back/knees so I need a towel or blanket plus a thin cushion!!

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deeplybaffled · 08/09/2013 16:13

I use a yoga mat on a rug on a wood laminate floor and that seems ok. (And I crash down on it after the cardio bits rather than uncurling gracefully like jillian and co!)

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RippingYarns · 08/09/2013 16:16

I feel really good, am wearing a dress today that I used to wear to cover my wobbly bits. It looks awful. I'm chuffed to bits!

I was thinking about the 6week6pack but am starting c25k tomorrow so maybe 2 new regimes might be pushing it too far for me? I'm going to shred on rest days though.

Leezl I think that's a good idea, I laid a towel down for the elbow bits, got carpet burn without

glitternanny · 08/09/2013 16:27

I can do them but I don't have a straight line at all! ill Google the standing ones thanks

just done 2 hours of housework now to shred before my date arrives!

glorious · 08/09/2013 16:35

Well done ripping!

My sports bra has given me a blocked duct :-( No jumping about for me today.

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deeplybaffled · 08/09/2013 18:57

Level day 10 done!

Now for the alleged fun that is level two ( whimpers...)

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HaplessHousewife · 08/09/2013 20:05

Day 5 done! Half way to level 2 ? not sure I'll be ready to move on.

Felt much harder after a rest day.

leezl · 08/09/2013 21:36

Oh dear Hapless I've had a rest day today and possibly will tomorrow as I've strained my shin somehow (argh). I've felt sooo lazy today and just know I'm going to pay when I get back on Confused

Sleepyhead33 · 08/09/2013 23:21

Just found this thread :) I'm on L1 day 9 . Just started to feel more comfortable with L 1 now I'm facing L 2 - Arghhh.

Qu for you experienced shredders-did the first few days of L2 hurt in the way the start of L 1 hurt?
Thanks.

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 09/09/2013 00:52

No l2 doesn't hurt. It's quite exciting after all the tiresome cardio leaping about in L1 actually. Walking press ups and skater jumps are fun.
The big quad and tricep ache is a level 1 thing.
Enjoy! It's very satisfying to realise you've got so much stronger in less than 2 weeks!

Bumpotato · 09/09/2013 09:40

Level 3 day 2 completed today. I know I'm not doing the last abs movement correctly and wonder if I should keep trying to get it right or change it for an abs exercise I can do?

I already have replaced the old style sit ups with crunches.

Bumpotato · 09/09/2013 09:41

sleepy no it didn't hurt. I was a bit "WTF?!" at some of the moves but got used to them and even started to enjoy them after a but.

HaplessHousewife · 09/09/2013 10:18

So, for the first time since starting, my calves don't ache today, maybe I've turned a corner!

ErrolTheDragon · 09/09/2013 10:59

L2D3 done, and a jog after. My hip was twinging a bit when we were walking this weekend (Malham cove, lovely) so reckon I'd better avoid the road Sad - the canal path was wet but not yet muddy so not too bad. I've measured on myMap and its about a mile walking and 1.7 miles jog (2.7km)... need to up my pace and get a bit further!

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deeplybaffled · 09/09/2013 21:08

Just done level 2 day 1.

Who was it that claimed the cardio in level 2 was easier?? If I had the energy, I'd hunt you down and kill you alll...!

please consider it done as I sit on the sofa and feel sorry for myself ;)

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