30 Day Shred

[TheBang]

Anyone want to join me?
Yes I know it’s an oldie but I did it about 15 years ago and it was really effective.
I’ve just done day one and the weights and abs stuff weren’t too bad but the cardio nearly killed me, I’m more unfit than I realised.

I hope that happens. Its so defeating to see gains on the scales so I am going to stay off them for a while.

Happy to answer!

There aren't many things I feel embarrassed about where he's concerned, but for some reason this does bother me. If I talked to him about it, he'd tell me not to be silly and that he won't mention it. But I'd know he knows. 😁

Perhaps it's also that I know he'd be very aware of whether or not I've done it. I can't start it, see if I can face it and stop if I can't without knowing that someone else knows. I don't know why this bothers me so much.

It's not that he'd be able to see me, he'd just hear me jumping around for 20 mins. It's not like he's the body beautiful either. He could do with joining in with me, and he definitely would be proud of me for it.

It's not a him problem, definitely a me problem. 😳😀

Thanks for answering, I’m actually glad it’s not because of him 🙂

I actually understand what your saying here and its definitely not my husband its me. Have you got a little private area you can work out in your garden? Maybe get a dvd player and use that?

Level 3 Day 4 done! This is the last Wednesday of round 1 of the 30DS. Woohoo! 🥳

I’m embarrassed about exercising in front of my DH as well. I go bright red, look like a beetroot and quite honestly no one deserves to see the flab wobbling as it does in its current state. He is lovely and supportive and it’s definitely not him, it’s me.

When we first lived together I didn’t mind exercising in front of him and I went to the gym a lot but I stopped that when we moved and that’s a long time ago now. I’ve put on a lot of weight since then and I’m embarrassed about how I look. Again, it’s a me problem not him.

Good morning shredders!
I am back from my Olympic scone eating training and bizarrely looking forward to another round of Jillian 😳 It was good to see family and friends but I'm all peopled out now so glad to be back to some peace and quiet.

I shall do the @Iheartmysmart programme of D1,2, and 3 then back to D1 etc. and see how that goes.

I'm in my kit so just building up to actually doing it; much cooler here than before we went away so that will help.
Not weighing as I had a lot of salty crisps yesterday and all my rings are tight so I'm clearly retaining fluid. I'll wait until Friday so I have 2 days of sensible eating under my belt.

ETA I will catch up with what you have all been up to once D1 is done.

L3 D7 done. Three to go! I like L3 - it seems to go by pretty fast.

Any whooshing yet @Iheartmysmart ? It's a great feeling to complete it isn't it?

3kg weights is brilliant @Fundays12 ! Hope level 2 is treating you well.

I'll go and dig out my kettlebells I think @CortadoPlease Only 3 sessions to go? As JM would say, amazing 👏

Great job @TheHorrorsPersist hope back to school goes smoothly.

Well done on getting to the end of L2 @Happyhettie Can't say it was my favourite. But then again whichever level I am on is not my favourite 😁
Last Wednesday for you! Looking forward to when I can say that again!

You must be near the end now @Saggyoldclothbody and yes rockstar jumps are evil. Maybe I could hold a guitar for inspiration 😎

I found it quite scary that I found I was enjoying it too @feckinbanjaxed and starting slow and listening to your body is obviously better than not starting at all.

Understand what you mean @User456778976546 especially about not wanting to start and then not carrying on. Hope you do stay with us though, this is a great little corner of Mumsnet.

Really good to be back and get that first day over with. Felt great by the third circuit but one and two were hard work!
Round 2, L1 D1 done.
Hope nobody minds if I check in every day, it kept me motivated last time.

Probably more of a trickle than a whoosh @IDareSay but I’m happy with that. About 6lbs gone since the start and, considering I wasn’t particularly strict with my diet, that seems like a good result. I agree, it’s a great feeling once the 30 days are complete.

I’ll be joining you back on the shred on Monday 😊 Let me know how the ‘new’ method goes!

Level 2 was just the worst @Happyhettie apart from the skaters. L3 is much nicer.

I didn’t do the rockstar jumps out of respect for my downstairs neighbour 😆

L2 day 3 done. Its a tough one and I was aching last night.

You’ve all totally influenced me.

I had the DVD back in the day and never got beyond L1. I’m actually much fitter now than I was then so fingers crossed I can make it.

Im going to purchase on Amazon Prime and have go today - but start my official 30 days on the 1st September!

Level 3 day 5 done. Really had to make myself do it this morning but we had take away pizza last night (I ate less than usual) and I’m going out for lunch today so it’s needed.

Round 2, L2 D1 done, 2/30

Had forgotten L2 was such a bastard...😱

Isn’t it ever @IDareSay At least doing it this way you don’t have 10 consecutive days of L2 😆

True! 😁

do you just do level 1 every day? Or is there a different video for every day?

Normal practice is to do ten days of each level, (there are 3 levels) but some of us are changing it up a little now we have completed our first 30 day shred just for the hell of it 😄

Such a good idea, I’m gonna start alternating thanks to you lot! I have a holiday abroad coming up and won’t have to fit any level 2 or 3 before I go otherwise

L2 day 4 done. Omg I am actually aching around the shoulders etc so i better start have some nicely toned arms at the end of this.

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L3 D5 complete ✅ A few busy days when I couldn’t fit exercise in, back to it today.

I notice different things that Jillian says every time as I will myself to finish. Today it was about how you get “those sexy little dips on your hips” and I thought, yes, I’ve got lines there caused by my skin sagging as I’ve lost weight on my hips and bum. They’re definitely not sexy 😂

Interesting discussion about exercising in front of your partner upthread. I got to the middle of level 1 when I could jump around much more before I was exercising with DP in the house. Then it didn’t matter if he saw me prancing about in my sports bra and big pants. Now, he will come into the room and although he will watch a bit, I think he’s a bit embarrassed to stare (in awe of my physical prowess obviously 😝) as I can see him in the reflection of the tv sneaking a look.

Round 2, L3 D1 done, 3/30

Now scoffing massive omelette!

Level 3 day 6 done! What a way to spend a Friday evening. 🤪
I’ve been out for lunch and I had chips so thought I better had do it.
Put on pjs last night that used to be a little bit snug round my stomach. Now less snug. Progress!
I will definitely measure myself before starting the next round.

L2 day 5 done. I really struggled tonight as I have spent all day putting up a new retainer fence in my garden and ache.

Round 2, L1 D2 done, 4/30

Nice and early so I can walk the dogs then head out for lunch 🍰