30-day shred in January

[juneau]

Anyone want to join me?

Level 1 for anyone still waiting for the DVD.

I went for a 2 hour walk today, so not feeling too guilty, but I do plan to start tomorrow.

Well done to those who started today - very impressive!

Ok, day 1 done. A few observations:

1. I CANNOT do a push up. Just. can. not. Did a lame version on all fours, which was even lamer than the easy version on the dvd.....
2. Fear I may have discovered pelvic floor issues while doing the jumping jacks. Am I the only one?
3. On the up side, I managed to more or less do it all and don't actually feel sick. Better than last year then!

Onwards and upwards, will have another go again tomorrow.....

orangina

I cannot do a push-up either, much to the rest of the family's amsement/disbelief.
I HAVE to go to the loo before the jumping jacks.

There is NO way I could have done it today. I will have to get up tomorrow at sparrowsfart if I am to do it... unlikely...

Anyone else dreading tomorrow??

Day 1 done here.. orangina, I am with you re push ups. And pelvic floor.

It was hard, but it got more manageable as it went on, and those exercise endorphins kicked in just in time to push me through the last few minutes.

Bring on tomorrow (my arms are still shaking a bit as I type this)!

I am trying to decide if I should go for it today or not. Still got this awful cough and am worried that I'll collapse into a coughing fit when I'm doing star jumps.

Might cheat and do it tomorrow morning instead.

With the push ups, when I started last time, I couldn't do them. By day 5, I could miraculously do them! It is insane how quickly you get into shape.

to you too Tilly, and to PlanetVenus! Am SO relieved it isn't just me!

Top tip, will go to the look before attempting jumping jacks again. Am googling pelvic floor exercises as well....

Am refusing to dread tomorrow, am going to EMBRACE it as part of the New Year New Me thing I plan to get going.....

(In reality am feeling SO DECREPIT (sp?!) that I have got to do SOMETHING about it.......)

Checking in. No shredding for me today, I did a 6 mile run instead goodness knows how, I am very sore and fully expect to be suffering later.

Well done and Happy New Year to all shredders!

I'm also on a booze/caffeine/chocolate free January what have I let myself in for?

festive.. I was looking forward to starting.. but.. my colds not budged and I had to go to drs today and have a chest infection so will de not be shredding for a few more days.. until I can breathe again anyway. started the healthier eating though..

Hadn't heard of this until today, clicked on another thread by mistake. Just though someone had misspelt Shrek!!!

Keen to join in. Might let you guys try it out and if it works I'll join in in Feb

Good luck guys!

Can I join?
I started a thread in chat about dusting off the DVD which I had had for about four months and watching it whilst drinking tea and eating a mince pie.
I did actually do it this evening
Totally agree about the press ups and jumping jack problem.
I'm not sure I'll manage every day (3 DC, FT WOHM), but am aiming for 5 times a week.
Good luck everyone.

Sorry, meant to thank Rein for pointing this thread out to me and inviting me over.

Ok, DD1 in bed so taking 5 minutes peace then I'm going to start.

so glad that others have as patheticallyweak pelvic floor as me! I do the exercise, I have a littlegadget thing and I still wee a little when shredding

Could a very overweight 40 something do this?

Or would it be suicide?

Betty it will be hard to begin with. But does get easier very quickly. And then you move onto the next level

I like it because:
Its only 20 mins
It works on whole body
It increases fitness very quickly

But that still doesn't mean I enjoy it!

I'm in! I started this in Jan last year and got mid-way through level 2 when I missed one day and it all went to pot. I haven't looked at it since... I was on a thread like this and that got me through the first level so fingers crossed I can do it again.
I also teamed it with myfitnesspal for keeping an eye on my food and managed about 3 weeks but it worked wonders until my true lazy self won.

Orangina had the same pelvic floor issues as you... Hoping this time it's better but am secretly dreading that section.

I'll start tonight. I definitely will.

Ok, did day 1 last night. Started on level 2 as I used to be quite fit.

I need to join please! Have to squeeze my fat ass into a bridesmaid dress in 6 weeks and I can't get the bastard thing done up yet

I'm also doing diet chef starting tomorrow - my mum has very kindly offered to pay for it so I don't disgrace the family at the wedding!

Have started shred before, got onto level 2 but then gave up cos I'm lazy. Off to my nan's today so might not start until tomorrow...but that's my last excuse, honest

I am still planning to start this today , I haven't had breakfast yet so I want to ask if it is better to shred before or after eating ?

I find it hard to do when hungry so tend to do it midway between two meals. Although i did do it first thing before breakfast a couple of times and it was ok and nice that it wasn't looming over me all day .

How hungry are you in the morning?

I know there's no way id get up earlier in the mornings to do it before work so i tend to do mine between 3-5pm( depending what day it is), let the dc wAtch telly for half hour while i do it to keep them out of my hair!

Thank you , will do it about eleven then , I am going to have to bribe my boys to go upstairs and not point and laugh st me .

ninjinglebells - was this your first ever time if doing the shred?! you started on level 2 I hope you will be able to walk tomorrow !!

I still can't breathe adequately so won't be starting do a good few days till antibiotics kicked in :(

I'm in.

Did shred level 3 on Monday and ripped level 1 yesterday.

No more trouble zones is a beast but really works.

I just want to tone up again and lose my quality street tummy.

Put a sticker on your calendar everytime you do it.