30-day shred in January

[juneau]

Anyone want to join me?

Well the early morning didn't happen, DD decided last night that sleep was for the weak, so at 6 I was handing the baton to DH and trying to get another 45mins sleep.

Aethelfleda, I think late dinner and shredding at 7 will be the best plan, except for tonight, I'm out 7-10. Hmm, perhaps I can convince DD that she needs a nap, or at least 30 mins of staying put in front of the TV.

Hi all day 2 completed and I am sure if I remember correctly the flu like symptom of my whole body aching will come into effect soon!!

I use 500ml water bottles as weights and last time I progressed to 750ml wine bottles after a while.

Mini Karate went in his jumperoo so it was nice to see him bounce along with me! And no, orangina your not the only one!! Although it was a lot better this time than before!

Is anyone doing any type of fitness test? I am thiking of timing a plank and wall squats, seeing how many sit ups, and push ups I can do (in a minute? or to exhaustion?)

Six week six pack level 2 done.

I have just day 1 of level 1 and I am still shaking from it. It killed me!! I can't believe I have got this fat and unfit

I used to be a size 8 and super fit with a 6 pack now I am struggling with the sit ups because my belly got in the way!! In fact I struggled with it all.

I am determined to keep going though although may need some pushing along.

My DS walked in the way when doing one of the chest fly thingy and now hs a bruise on his bonce!

I am sore! Shredded on Monday, ran yesterday and will shred again later today. My upper arms and chest hurt even more than they did yesterday.

posso join in too? Have a fairly regular gym habit already but 1. am in a rut there and apart from spin not really pushing self like I used to 2. usually ride most days but weather shit and 3. feel horrifically podgy and unfit so this has got to help. Just did level 1, day 1 and absolutely loved it, all those retro moves like a vintage aerobics class I love her!

I go to the gym 3 times a week (1xPT and 2x Body Pump) So would this help me too or would it be too much? As only 20 mins maybe a good option. Getting married in June so want to be in the best shape I can!

First day done... I'll join the group of you who can't do press ups! I've taken measurements all over, it'll be interesting to see how much I change.

Day 4 complete. Cardio seemed easy, but strength sections a lot harder as my muscles ached before I started. Glad it's over for today though!

Aaaargh, may have to drop off, my left back is killing me since yesreeday evening's shred (grr, it didn't hurt a bit at the time and I really "enjoyed" it. Seriously annoyed cos I know it works, but really don't want to damage anything. May join in again when it's settled down again. Grr and arrgh.

Well I failed all ready and didn't start today BUT I was fasting today so will do it tomorrow ;)

Day 2 of level 1 done. I've decided I'll move up a level when I can get through the first cardio bit without stopping. I can cope with everything else ok(ish), but my thighs just can't take star jumps followed by jump rope followed by star jumps followed by jump rope!

Day 2, level 1 done. Found it more difficult than yesterday tbh. Jumping jacks issues remain, despite Tillymint's top tip......

Onwards and upwards!

I've been doing it on and off for one or two days a week so I properly started today on level 2 with 2 kg hand weights.

I've recorded all my measurements; hips, waist, thighs and arms, in an excel spreadsheet and will do them again in 5 days' time. I'll report on the loss, is that what we're doing?

When I did it before I definitely saw a visible difference after 5 days so I hope I've lost something by then. I didn't lose a great deal of actual weight so I'm not recording that this time.

day two level one done. Much harder today I'm hoping tomorrow will be easier. Somehow I suspect this is an unfounded hope

Any word from the OP

I am hurty. I blame her.

Should be a ? at the end of that first sentence.

I dont have any hand weights, or a tape measure....... what shall i do?

how does it work how many days r we supposed to do level 1 for?

I think it's ten days on each level then you go up one. If you miss a day you can go bacl down a level til you feel able to go up again. Thirty days in and you'll be knackered much fitter and more toned (in theory).

Day 2 of level 1 done.
I think it was slightly easier than yesterday, but suspect I'll regret saying that tomorrow.
Jumping jacks completed with an empty bladder and wodge of toilet tissue in my pants.

nailak
If you have a piece of string or something similar, you can measure and mark with that and then see the massive hopefully difference in 30 days.
As for weights, someone mentioned using baked bean tins and mineral water bottles.

im in! i did level 1 today... havent done it in months and it was like doing it for the first time all over again!

I didn't do it. I'm coughing up green stuff and I hurt. Maybe tomorrow?

Is it any good for someone with dodgy knees? Can't do Zumba or jog as my knees hurt, is there any high impact stuff?