30-day Shred - class of June 2014

[yadahyadah]

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[yadahyadah]

Yo homies, I just did dat fat burnin cardio beeatch again. I'm rinsed for real boy ee. laters.

[ddas]

30DS L1 D3 done this morning. But still don't feel any aches or that feeling of having done exercise. Guessing it's a cumulative effect over the 30 days.

[IfYouCouldSeeMeNow]

Can I join if I'm not technically doing 30 Day Shred?

I'm on day five of doing the Extreme Shed and Shred every day. I'm getting better at it, I think, and it doesn't exhaust me as much!

No visual results yet, though. I'm hoping I'll see some soon if I keep this up, if only to motivate me!

Stairs are killing me.

[BustleInYourHedgerow]

RI30 D3 L1 done. Not to self, make sure not to hit lampshade with dumbbells. Thqis wakes toddlers who proceed to helpfully hug your leg every time you do a squat.


BetterWithCheese I got the hang of the knee jumping things, hurray!

Welcome IfYou persevere, you'll soon see a change!

[jocastafantastica]

30S L2D2 completed, felt hard today (maybe because I had a headache from a large glass of wine late last night). I have measured myself and since starting 14 days ago I have lost an inch and a half from my bust, an inch and a half from my hips and half an inch from my waist. Also 3lbs which I was a bit disappointed with, but today two women at work have commented that I look as if I have lost weight (one used the word 'skinny' - new best friend!) so I'm pleased with that
Have also been doing some pilates in the evening (Lara Hudson on youtube, they are 10 min sections, quite good and you can watch TV at the same time) and walking the dog too.

[AnyaKnowIt]

Wow jocastafantastica, that sounds amazing, not jealous at all

Did RI30L2D2 today.

[BetterWithCheese]

jocasta those are great results!

Bustle glad you've mastered the jumps, I really liked them once I'd got the hang of them.

ddas are you quite fit already? I'm well impressed with no soreness at the start of Shred.

RI30 L2D4 done. I took yesterday off as I have a bad chest but decided to give it a go today. I actually feel better now so glad I did it. I'm finding some if it easier but I still haven't mastered some of the ab moves or crow push-ups. I've added in C25K and lost 2lbs this week so will keep going with 5xRI30 and 3xC25K per week.

[BetterWithCheese]

Imogen I'm doing 10 days if each level, mostly so I don't have to find another DVD to do for longer.

[ShadowsShadowsEverywhere]

Does anyone else feel more energised generally since starting the shred? I went for a run today because i actually thought "ooh I'd like to go for a run"

[ShadowsShadowsEverywhere]

That should say I'm NOT having to suck my tummy in. It's def not getting bigger!

[ImogenQuy]

Thanks, BetterWithCheese - I don't want to buy another DVD either! I'm thinking I may do RI30 for ten days at each level and then go back to the Shred with heavier weights later in the summer if I'm still feeling motivated.

Shadows, I really envy you feeling more energised: I mainly feel knackered because I'm getting up earlier to do the DVD, and I'm really, really not a morning person. Also "I'd like to go for a run" is not a thought I can even conceive of having.

On the other hand, my poor old bike went for a service today, and they said it needed new wheels because the rims had got dangerously thin. So I initially thought "rubbish bike, falling to bits on me, I might just buy a new bike", and then I worked out that since I bought it ten years ago I've done over 20,000 miles on those wheels, which is slightly mind-boggling. So I took pity on the bike and bought it the new wheels!

[OublietteBravo]

30DS L1D4 - definitely getting easier except for bastard bicycle crunches

[ShadowsShadowsEverywhere]

Maybe it makes a difference when in the day you do it? I couldn't get up earlier to do it as have a very early waking toddler, I'd have to get up at 4.30 to get it done before he woke up! So I do it last thing at night. This normally means I can fall into bed straight after and sleep off the achey feelings which maybe explains why I feel energised in the morning!

[jollyjester]

30s L1D3 was yesterday. Today was sunny so I went for a walk. Did 3 miles this evening and jogged a little during it but my legs are so sore!!

I'm resisting temptation to weigh and measure myself every day!

Did just have a glass onf wine and a packet of crisps but those have been my only bad things all week!

[Chococroc]

Day 4 done, my limbs are feeling a bit tired but no aches yet, hope I'm doing it right! Still following the easier versions for most of it, think I might try to move on tomorrow...

[Sorelip]

Ri30L4D1 done. Had a week off with a cough and cold. Still have. Slightly sore throat but I really missed exercising.

I've been wondering what to do when I finish Ri30. I'm thinking that of combining BFBM with KB&T and 6W6P for two months, and then getting Insanity.

[IdkickJilliansAss]

No more trouble zones done today, wanted something with little cardio as I have to save my energy for a chsrity walk tonight

[IfYouCouldSeeMeNow]

About to do day 5, after going out to buy an exercise mat & dumbells.

Still no visible results but I managed to touch the floor yesterday, so I'm happy enough :)

[ddas]

30ds L1 D4 done. Really felt it tonight- ready to go straight to bed!!

Still using cans of beans as dumbells.

What are people doing/have done? 30 days at L1 and then go to each level each month or 1 week at each subsequent level?

[BustleInYourHedgerow]

Well done jocasta I wish I had taken measurements now!

Shadows, yes I do feel better when I do it, have noticed that I don't have that 3 o clock slump now, even better as I start work at 4 ??

Sorelip well done at getting back into it after a week off, that's where u would normally just give up ...

Weights will make a big difference IfYoucould ??

Ddas well done for getting through it, when doing shred previously I've done 10 at each level, but do what works for you. And do get some weights, it makes a big difference!

Well I did it today, despite another 5 am wakeup call from DS'S and husband going off to stag and leaving me to go to football training and a birthday party in the seventh circle of hell a soft play.

And I hurt my knee a bit getti g up too quickly after going down the slide in soft play but it was totally worth it.

So , RI30 D 4 L1 done. ??

[Chococroc]

Day 5 of Shred done! Felt ok, I've been following Anita so far but think I'm going to try to follow Natalie from tomorrow...

[JaneParker]

I do a mixture of Anita or N depending on the exercise and am probably on about day 7 or 8. I think my weights are far to light though I can hardly feel them.

[IfYouCouldSeeMeNow]

Day 7 in a row today. I started using dumbells yesterday.

I can now get into the side plank position, although I'm a bit wobbly. I can touch the floor, too. So I think I'm getting fitter, but I'm desperate to see results in the mirror!

Birthday in 8 days, holiday in 2 months. Come on!

[OublietteBravo]

Is it OK to have rest days? I didn't do anything yesterday because I was feeling lazy tired, and my kit was in the wash (note to self: need to buy another sports bra). I've swim 2km today - wondering if I can face Shred.

[OublietteBravo]

Gaaah - bloody phone! I've swum 2km today.