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New Year, new Jillian - the January Shred thread is here!

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ImogenQuy · 01/01/2015 08:27

Happy New Year, everyone. If you've got a New Year resolution to do more exercise and think crazy Jillian may be the answer, come and sign in here for moral support, chat and a chance to moan.

Ripped in 30 L1 D2 done. Still hate cardio, but it felt like a good start to the year.

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InfinitySeven · 15/01/2015 12:05

Just did the first Kickboxing JM workout. Dripping with sweat now.

Contemplating cooling down (and doing some work) and doing another one later....

ElphabaTheGreen · 15/01/2015 14:22

My, but she gave some good answers. Articulate, much?

Zing got her question answered Envy

ZingTheGreat · 15/01/2015 14:29

Elphaba

i did and she is right it must be both eating right and exercising I shall do.
butI honestly don't know what to do or where to start.

She is fantastic though. a lot of food for thought, I'll be mulling over answers with notepad tonight.
I need to get healthier.

ElphabaTheGreen · 15/01/2015 14:35

YOU HAVE SEVEN CHILDREN, WOMAN! Grin

ShyGirlie · 15/01/2015 17:13

thanks elphaba and imogen - will try to brazen it out ans move in to L2 on monday then.

elphaba, sorry to sound like a total idiot, but what are calf stretches / how do you do them?

ElphabaTheGreen · 15/01/2015 17:25

On the stairs is the best way to do them:

New Year, new Jillian - the January Shred thread is here!
ElphabaTheGreen · 15/01/2015 17:27

Or you can do them up against the wall once with the back knee straight and once with the back knee bent so you get both calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus):

New Year, new Jillian - the January Shred thread is here!
ethelb · 15/01/2015 18:15

30ds l1 d5 Done!

Jacksterbear · 15/01/2015 18:22

Hey all. Lurking and continuing the exercise although have temporarily defected to Shaun T (I like to switch between him and Jillian!). Great work going on.

I've just read the JM web chat thread and it was great, so inspirational but without sounding like glib bullshit and hippy crap! Grin

CheshirePanda · 15/01/2015 20:19

Hello Inky
Sounds as if you have a will of iron, loosing all that weight with SW. Looking forward to hearing how you are getting on.

Sarahlouboo · 15/01/2015 20:26

Hi everyone. JM chat was good! Didn't get my question answered but can't wait to go and see her now Grin. Husband slightly worried about my hero worship of her.

Infinityseven - I did kickboxing dvd for first time today! I had some serious issues to work out as going thru stressful time with house so did level 1 and 2 back to back and felt great afterwards Smile. Did you enjoy it?

Well done on the weight loss whoever just joined today (sorry on phone so can't check names).

Sarahlouboo · 15/01/2015 20:27

Inky - it was you! Smile

Bimblepops · 15/01/2015 22:34

RI30, week 2, day 3 done.

Still a bit stop-start, but getting into more of a rhythm with it and not finding it too tough.

ErrolTheDragon · 15/01/2015 23:12

What's this? I disappear for a few days and come back to find I've missed a JM web chat? Could someone link to it please?

Anyway, I've done 4 days of shred L2, should do another tomorrow and then I'll do L3 next week. The one thing I'm finding impossible at the moment (other than the pushups - the walkout part is fine but can barely drop) is the static squat - just seem to cramp up. I don't seem to remember it being so bad in the past (but that could be my memory at fault). I can do deep squats no problem, static lunge is no problem... Confused

JustOneMoreGin · 15/01/2015 23:39

30 DS D7 L1 done, despite it being DS' first birthday. Cake consumed too Biscuit

ElphabaTheGreen · 16/01/2015 06:04

Jillian Webchat

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ImogenQuy · 16/01/2015 07:07

Yoga Meltdown L2 D8 done. So cross I completely missed the webchat - was stuck in a training room pretending to coach someone about an imaginary problem.

Welcome Inky and Infinity. Errol, I have trouble with the static squat sometimes too - I think because my hip flexors are very tight, and it does seem better when I take the time to stretch them properly.

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ElphabaTheGreen · 16/01/2015 11:03

Well I did have my babywearing exercise class today, but DS2 decided to do an unprecedented hour and twenty minutes in his cot for his first nap, waking up ten minutes after the class had started Angry I daren't wake him when he does that because ordinarily I would like him to do longer cot naps, plus he'd scream his tits off if I woke him. And naturally the weather is hideous today, so I can't even go out for a walk.

AARGH!

CointreauVersial · 16/01/2015 13:10

I did L1D7 yesterday, but had a total failure this morning - couldn't get out of bed in time. Hopeless. Must Try Harder.

Webchat was good, wasn't it?

CheshirePanda · 16/01/2015 17:59

Just done L2 D1. Oh dear!! That was quite hard! Had to skip most of one cardio block (30 secs or so) as I was gasping. And the plank things with the legs!! It will be interesting to see if it does get easier in a few days.

tabulahrasa · 16/01/2015 18:19

30DSL1D5...I completely flaked yesterday, even the webchat didn't motivate me, lol

Mooogles · 16/01/2015 19:06

Can't face level 2 day 2 today! Went for a run tho and will resume tomorrow, have achy arms and shoulders!

SouthernComforts · 16/01/2015 19:32

Can I join? I'm just done 30DS Level 1 day 7!

The first couple times I thought I was actually going to die, and I couldn't walk down stairs for 2 days. Now its ok but a bit boring. Looking forward to level 2

blodynmawr · 16/01/2015 19:38

Have done a week and a half of L1 so determined to start L2 tomorrow !
Liked the webchat too!

Bimblepops · 16/01/2015 22:33

I'm having a rest day today...and loving it, but feeling incredibly guilty about it!

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