30 day shred 3rd thread. - shredheads

[Joby1970]

hi guys - new thread as the last one was on 998 messages

I don't know much about slimfast at all tbh. I've compared the information from a slimfast shake here to the tub of protein powder I have at home. The protein powder is much higher in protein (nearly 10g) and lower in carbs. An ideal post workout snack though should ideally include protein and carbs to refuel your muscles so I would normally blend the protein powder with water and a large banana. I personally hate slimfast simply because I cannot believe these things are sold to replace a meal, it is 200 calories! I think the company gets rich of encouraging people to yo yo diet.

However, protein powders are like lots of diet products though in the way that they are filled with artificial sweeteners etc to keep the calories/carbs down but make the taste palatable. The main advantage of using a protein powder as a post workout snack rather than food is that it is liquid so can be absorbed by your body more quickly. You could get the same amount of protein and carbs by eating a tin of tuna and a banana, it will just take your body slightly longer to digest.

Thanks lostgirl ,really helpful answer.

has anyone done 'shed it with weights' DVD? is it good?

I so didn't want to do todays Shred.

Didn't have time this morning because had to be out the house really early.
Then took DC to BurgerKing at lunch. After I had eaten one of course. When we came home I felt so tired and sluggish (because of the BK) so it was left to tonight. I forced myself as soon as DC went to bed.

But feel great now. Really got into it once I started.

Day 20 finished. Starting level 3 tomorrow.

Looking forward to the change. Have not measured but don't feel as if I am losing inches anymore. Maybe because it is the time of the month so bloated or just forgot the way I was. Not sure and not going to measure until the 30 days is up now.

I think though without changing my bad eating habits that exercise can only go so far with results. Maybe it is time to focus on food a little bit.

I fell over doing pendulum lunges.

actually, i fell sideways. but my large bum and hips were able to cushion the fall.

hate level 2.

nomorecake I always feel like I am going to fall on that one where you stand on one foot and kick with the other while lifting the weights.

Did level 3 today. Did try it in the past so I knew what to expect.. bloody hard work!

First day of level 3 today . Holy shit . Sweat was actually dripping of my face and onto the carpet by circuit 3. I have never, ever worked so hard in my life. The jumping lunges, well gave up and did the Amiga ones. And the sumo squats. And the cardio with weights. And all the abs. Just all of it really hardcore. But I did almost all of it, just missed a few reps off the end of some of them.
But also, I've noticed I've got dips in my arms now. My arms have definition. Woohoo

I know redder I am aching all over now. I didn;t even attempt the jumping lunges, went straight to watch Anita.

Felt it was a really great all over workout though and looking forward to being able to fly through it in 10 days.

you guys are scaring me!

tomorrow will be workout 20. so ideally i should be starting level3.

i watched it again today like this [shocked]. i really dont think i'll make it through to the end.
Not sure that i'm quite at that level of fitness yet. i still find Level2 challenging.

ahhh help! gulp.

nomorecake. im so not at that level of fitness yet either.
But i pushed and gave it all i had.
21 days ago i wouldnt have even contemplated it.

Level two still kicked my butt too, but maybe less so seeing as i was smiling while doing it.

I have to say, today i am really proud of myself.
Ive got a few ( about 5) friends who are now starting this and are in the first few days and saying how hard it is. They cant believe i stuck with it and am now on level 3. To be honest, neither can i.

Every day, bar one day ( and i did two the next day to make up for it) ive shredded.

Ive pushed myself harder than i have ever. Ive grunted and groaned and swore my way through it.

There is no way in hell im not going to finish this.

And when i have finished it, im going to keep going. The 30 day shred is going to be the start, not the end.

Huge pat on the backs to everyone else doing this too.

I love your posts redder I'm with you 100%

I love the way I feel so much stronger, mind and body. I love the way everyday I seem to notice my body changing and becoming more toned.
I am really proud of myself for not giving up and making it into a part of my life. I could never stop now and let all the good work and results fade away.

Im totally with you mickylee. Totally.

I cant belive ive not given up. When doing level 3 i just grunted and pushed harder. before i started this i wouldnt have done that, i would have just stopped and said i cant do it.

And that would have been the end of it.

But, i can see results, i know i am stronger, and i know that i can do it. And yes, its bloody hard, and im giving everything ive got, but i can do it.

Im going to start her banish fat boost metabolism after this, do that 3 days a week, and the shred ( prob mix the levels up, maybe more weights) for the other 3 days.

I know i can fit it into my day. I know its only me letting myself down if i dont.

My sister and mother are still very negative about it. Even though they can see changes they either say ' well, its a step in the right direction i supose' or ' its impossible for you to keep up, you will hurt yourself, you are too busy for this, ' or they take the piss by saying ' well, id love tto see you doing that'

My step dad said on sunday, that doing all this exercise ' is no way to live'

Sod them.

I am doing this. Im not going to give up. And i can ( and am) doing it.

Good grief Redder - what are your family like? I could almost understand it if you were chaining yourself to a treadmill for 2 hours everyday....but you are doing short hard workouts! There are very few people who can't find 20 minutes to exercise....it's just about priorities.

Well done on sticking to it.

Oh crap. Just moved up to level 2 and can't seem to do any of the squat things as I don't have trainers. Feet just slide and I end up in a sweaty heap on the floor... most undignified

Will have to modify level 2 until the January sales I suppose.

Mickey and Red. you're both totally right.

And Red your experience with shred is very much like my own. i can't believe I've stuck with it and my ability to do it compared to day1. i'm rubbish at exercise.

checked my measurements last night too. doing level 2 i have lost 1.5 inch on my waist.
(got lots more inches to lose though!)

Red - your encouragement did get me to start level2 on day 10. And yes, sod them!

so think i'll give level3 a whirl later...

Just did 30 day shred for the first time and should be really pleased...

But my neighbour below (we live in a flat) rung my husband to complain that her chandelier was shaking..so now I sat here feel fat and horrible.

It's a bit like Flylady principles: anyone can find 15 20 minutes in a day to do something.

Whne you get the negative comments, imagine you're in a bubble which is one way permeable: it can let good vibes out but won't let negative vibes in.

I did Day 5 of Level 3 (2nd time around) today (I tend not to do the weekends; what was I saying about anyone finding 20 minutes ). It was tough but it's done.

I was struggling at the end of each set of walking planks, but given that first time round on the Shred, I couldn't even begin do one, I'm really pleased with my progress. :)

I'm also now crying in front of my baby which makes me feel even worse

So apparently Jillian is quitting the 'The Biggest Loser' to have a baby.

jezebel.com/5712539/jillian-michaels-decision-to-quit-the-biggest-loser-is-killing-me-softly

In the past she said she's never be a biological mother as she could 'never do that to her body' after being so overweight as a child. Glad she's managed to relax a bit.

Jillian, if you need tips on sofa bound exercise apathy when you quit work I'm right here

Please try not to be upset, I'm in the same situation and try to wait until the downstairs neighbours go out.

Just be pleased you got through it, the first one's the worst!

MsFaithless: are you doing it in socks or barefeet? I find it impossible in socks but barefeet gives me enough grip.

BTW: I am doing it on a thick large rug and through years of ballet lessons (many, many years ago ) know how to land through my feet into a plie to minimise impact on joints. (I do have trainers, but pbecasue I do my Pilates bare foot, I prefer to do this barefoot too)

Tried both but still end up in a heap! Must have slippery feet or something

I prefer barefoot and do pilates that way too but looks like I'll have to bite the bullet and get my first pair of trainers sine 1992

Off to see if I have any of those socks with grips on the bottom in the mean time.

It's ok, I've had a shower and decided to just be pissed off with her instead...

What did she think I was doing?? Repeated falling over every second for two minutes!!

I'm going to go and put the washing machine on in a minute...see if that makes her chandelier shake...

High fives self! Whoo!

Day one done even though I was running late for meeting friends. Well done me for making this a priority. Ached like a bastard afterwards. Glad my 18 month son decided to sit on his 13 year old sister's chest, not mine, while she was doing the abs stuff.

Day two done with a mild but persistent hangover. Husband watches wondering 'why are you doing this to yourself?'

Day three done before work. Now that's dedication in my book!

Have decided that I need to progress from my homemade water bottle weights. It's a killer though alright!

Took measurements on Saturday but they're at home and I can't remember just how horrific they were. Have lost a stone and a half over the last few months through Dukan and Zumba but have lost motivation now that it's the sociable season. Am hoping SHredding will keep the weight on standstill and maybe tone up quite a bit.

great thread - really inspirational. have read from the beginning and some of you have had amazing journies!

Can I join in? I've just finished day 2, even though I ached a bit this morning I still motivated myself to do it again. I think it's so great - literally only 20 minutes, so easy to fit in. I have a gym membership but could never be bothered to go, as it was half hour there (or on way home from work when I'm knackered already) and then getting sweaty and then either having a grim shower and change trying not to touch the floor with my bare feet (slight OCD tendencies!!) then coming home all sweaty still. And lugging gym stuff around.

But nope, doing the shred at home was amazing! hopped straight in my lovely shower afterwards, nothing to lug about. I did it in socks but might try with trainers tomorrow. I don't have a mat (but we have wooden floor so need something) and I used a towel. This also helped soften the vibration I think HelenG, that might help with your idiotic neighbour?

I'm back to work tomorrow after four days off so the test will be if I can get up 20 mins earlier and do it before work , with a hangover as it's work xmas party tonight!!