February Shred Thread 2014

[LilyJoAndMe]

Starting the next thread for all those doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred - Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
For those having problems with their knees on the higher impact activities here are some suggestions from TalkinPeace:

^The secret is to build up the teeny muscles that support the side of the patella:

LOTS of balancing and yoga

• stand with feet 6 inches apart, knees slightly bent, lift one foot off the floor, close eyes and see how long you can hold, repeat to other side.
• stand with feet 6 inches apart, up onto tiptoes with legs straight, close eyes for as long as you can
• stand on one foot, move the other foot to the front, side, back, side, in smooth semicircles about two inches off the floor - five each way each side before resting.

Alternative to skipping : march on the spot, bringing your knees up as high as you can.
Alternative to running : walk at jogging pace, pumping arms up to ceiling
Alternative to jumping jacks : half jacks, pump arms alternate sides and ceiling.^

L2D5 and no longer look as though I'm going to die from boiling to death.

My knees are starting to hurt.

I wish I'd made a change with my eating. Perhaps I'll do that next 30.

Oops L2D6 done (sorry, but this is the only record I'm keeping).

ErrolTheDragon I am going to try the 5:2(waltzes off to find a good thread). Can't this week as i have my daughters party and a large buttercream cake. The shred has been a BIG impact. So much fitter. I just have a kilo or 2 of flub to go. I am trying NOT to eat the kids left overs. I find it really hard to throw food away.

Tanukiton, here is the main 5:2 rolling thread - there's also a 5:2 exercise thread where I've been getting lots of good advice. Your DD's birthday does not preclude you starting it this week, incidentally - that's the beauty of the thing! It was my DD's birthday today, and while she's beyond the party stage we had lots of Chinese food and a small but heavily iced fruit cake this evening... I fasted yesterday, and will again on Thursday.

So I did L2 yesterday morning before work then did a body balance class last night which left me with a sore lower back. I really didn't enjoy the class and I have always loved it. Came on today though so that hasn't helped (but it explains my weird mood for the last few days...)

So, I haven't shredded today but aim to be back on it tomorrow night. Wish I could get up early and do it but I am soooo tired so obviously I am on mumsnet at 10.30pm instead of being asleep

Hello just wandering by to mark my place so that when I start again tomorrow I can come and tell you all

I still have about 11 days to go to get to 30 but last month was a bit crazy, am hoping for a bit more calm and time for healthy eating and exercise this month.

ARGHH been knocked sideways by a horrid virus- everything aches. Need to rest for a few days

I am being tempted by the last piece of chocolate cake. Someone stop meeee.

D23 L3 d5 done

Great to see so many of us shredding

Eroll....it was my ds's birthday yesterday....18!!!! I feel old. Went out for a lovely Italian meal with family. I was good and had a huge prawn platter with salad. I did have a piece of her Baileys birthday cake that I'd made!

Oops just checked calendar and I'm D24 L3 d6!!

I've managed to lose 6 pounds in about 3 weeks but I ovehauled my diet as well as the exercise

I started the shred again today, only managed 3 days last time :(

so d2 l1 d2

Go Tess

Have you noticed much change spinninggirl?

Thank you 2tired I managed to do the whole thing with only a quick water-gulp break, but I'm worried I haven't pushed myself enough?
Lots of comments on the video (youtube) said they couldn't get past 6-8 minutes.

Don't forget that some people are starting very overweight/unfit and are bound to find it harder. Were you sweating? I can do it without a break but my face leaks!

That's very true, yes I definitely sweat and have leaky face. I had so much hair stuck to it by the end

Then we must be doing it right I don't look like Jillian when I work out, boo

Well done Tess

2Tired....great weight loss well done!

Yes I've lost weight and inches when I was out last night for dd's birthday I was told I look very thin!! I don't but my stomach always tones nicely and I was wearing a bodycon dress which accentuated my slimmer waist! I carry weight on my hips but I've also lost a couple of inches from them
Oh and I am doing 45-60mins of cardio in the gym 4 days a week.
I have also cut out all rubbish from my diet and am watching my carb intake and drinking loads of water.

I am really loving JM, can't believe I hadn't found her before!

I haven't been very good with my diet if I'm honest. I'm not expecting miracles from the shred. But I need it to kick start my weight loss.

I lost 2 and a half stone last year and it's slowly creeping back on :(

I'm going cold turkey no junk, no snacking unless on fruit and no eating after 8pm from NOW.

Well done with your losses spinning & 2tired I weigh 11.13 alot! I'm hoping I can do as well as you all.

L3D3 done, plus 3x16 wide arm and narrow arm inclined press-ups.

Welcome Tess - sounds like you're doing well. Keep at it, the first 3-4 days are usually the hardest.

Just checking in - L3D3 of Ri30 done!

Thank you Errol I'll keep coming back and checking in.

Sounds like you looked great spinning

Tess...well done on the weight loss last year! Stick with this thread it's really supportive

Thanks Tired, I'm getting there!