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2011 shredhead part 3 - and other JM instruments of torture!

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flatmouse · 06/04/2011 18:03

No room at the part two inn - so here goes part 3!!

6W6P level 1 day 8 done...
... And I still hate burpees!

OP posts:
kittyfisherfoundit · 06/07/2011 14:45

have just completely phoned it in and stopped half way through circuit 4 justifying stopping as decided the plank oblique twists things may be no good if I was pregnant. Which I am lets face it certainly not given it has been almost 7 years since I last got pregnant despite lots of trying/relaxing/medicine/ignoring/ivf'ing etc etc. Bah...excuses excuses. Think I may go for a walk instead and try again tomorrow.

threestepsforward · 06/07/2011 16:44

kittyfisher I had one of those sessions a month or so ago...got to circuit 2 of one of the levels and simply stopped, I just couldn't be bothered/didn't have it in me. I know it's all about pushing yourself, challenging yourself etc., but some days you just think... nope, not today... Tomorrow's another day so make sure you don't beat yourself up Smile

knotty that veggie dish sounds really nice, would love the recipe if that's not too much of a pain? I'm a crappy simple cook so any new idea is always gratefully received!

Hoping to Shred tonight, might do L1 with weights during the cardio bits - found that a nice challenge last time I did it...

Have a good evening all Smile

notyummy · 06/07/2011 17:03

L 1 and half of L 2 6W6P done! Used 3 kg weight. Dont find L 1 that hard apart from those side plank things (and not too keen on get-ups with weight...) L2 quite a bit tougher, particularly the dreaded moguls. Pleased I didn't do the speeded up version today - 45/50 mins was enough!!

knottyhair · 06/07/2011 17:33

Threesteps, I post the recipe up for you later Smile (just cooking dinner now). Notyummy, now that is "aspirational" Wink. And there is no way I can double time those chops! My body just won't react!

Bunnynamedstanely · 06/07/2011 17:53

Ok, my 30DS video and weights arrived today! Planning to start tomorrow morning. I'm not overweight, I run 3 times a week, but really want to develop my core strength and tone up tummy and arms.

Any advice from you experienced ladies out there?

notyummy · 06/07/2011 18:01

I'm not sure I want I want to be aspirational - I find Bee's (undoubtedly well-toned) thighs just a leetle bit scary tbh Grin

Bunny - as a runner you should be well equipped with trainers and sports bra - please use both!! I would have thought you will find the cardio fine. My only tips are: generally you move on just as you think you can't do any more, so DONT STOP!! You should be feeling pretty fatigued by each set of exercises for it to be working properly and challenging your body, so if you are not then you need to up the weight. Have fun!

Bunnynamedstanely · 06/07/2011 18:27

Thanks notyummy, bra and trainers at the ready!

I'll check in tomorrow and let you know how I get on!

Jacksterbear · 06/07/2011 19:18

Bunny just to warn u shred level 1 is not that tough on the abs, I was a bit disappointed on that front, but L2 and L3 make up for it! L1 is great for arm toning though! Good luck and have fun!

Bunnynamedstanely · 06/07/2011 19:53

That may be a good thing Jackster as my abs have never really recovered from having twins (who now love to laugh at Mummy's 'squishy' tummy!) A slow (ish) start in that area might be just as well!'

Bunnynamedstanely · 07/07/2011 07:42

Just finished day 1 of 30 DS. I'm definitely feeling it! Looking forward to seeing progress as I move on. My arms are going to hurt later.....

Off to crawl into a hot shower now.

Jacksterbear · 07/07/2011 07:59

Well done bunny! You'll probably ache for a couple of days but keep going and it will ease off!

kittyfisherfoundit · 07/07/2011 08:18

hi all... great to see so many keen and eager people and thanks for the virtual kick up the backside yesterday! Hope all have good shredding/6w6p/bfbm days today. I did all the circuits but only one rep of each this time. Was a good short way to do it

Well done bunny for your first shred. I found it didnt hurt as long as I didn't stop for a day!

Am off surfing this weekend and hoping my wetsuit doesnt look quite as grim as it did when I last went a couple of months ago!

Have good weekends all...

Bunnynamedstanely · 07/07/2011 09:38

Thanks Kitty and Jackster, feel much better after a shower and breakfast. Off to take the kids swimming and punish my poor, aching soon to be toned arms some more!

VenetiaLanyon · 07/07/2011 10:31

Hello all, and congrats Bunny on your first shred. It took me 4 days for the aches to subside, but was so worth it...and my physio's tip was to make sure that your toes point in the same direction as your knees when you're doing the exercises, to alleviate knee issues.

Am feeling pleased with myself as have now lost 1 stone (down from 11 to 10) since April (am 5ft 6"), and have not been 9 stone something post DC; need to keep on keeping on, although have big dinner out this evening and fun weekend planned - keep me on the straight and narrow please....

knottyhair · 07/07/2011 10:44

Bunny, well done on starting the Shred - you won't regret it! Have a good swim! Kitty, wow, enjoy surfing! Threesteps, here's the recipe but it does use American cups (I ordered some with the book) so I'm not sure how helpful it is for you! To be honest though, the only thing to worry about being accurate about is the almond butter, the noodles and the oil, I don't think the veg & other bits have much in terms of calories. But here goes -

0.25 cup plus 2 tbsp of almond butter
1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
1.5 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp chilli paste
0.25 tsp sesame oil
8oz noodles or spaghetti
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
0.5 cup spring onions, cut into 1" pieces
2 carrots, sliced in thin strips
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded spinach

In a blender, place 2 tbsp water, the almond butter, vinegar, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, chilli paste and sesame oil. Process until well blended and smooth. Set aside. Cook the pasta or noodles as per packet instructions. In a wok, heat the oil over a medium heat, add garlic, ginger and spring onions and stir fry for 2 mins. Add the carrots and pepper and stir fry for another 2 mins. Add the spinach and remove from the heat. Drain the noodles, add the vegetables & the sauce and toss to combine. Can garnish with cucumber, beansprouts, fresh coriander and a lime wedge. 486 cals
This serves 4 but I had to cook extra noodles for DP as it was too small a portion for him!

knottyhair · 07/07/2011 10:44

Venetia, well done on your weight loss! That's great Smile!!

threestepsforward · 07/07/2011 14:53

Hi all and welcome Bunny!
I think everyone found the same with the aching for the first few days. I think it was by day 3 or 4 that I was feeling back to normal and not walking like John Wayne!
Knotty, thanks so much for the recipe Smile. It sounds bloomin delicious actually! Mum is American so will ask her for a rough conversion and will definitely be giving that a go. I'll use wholemeal noodles and/or spaghetti cos the white stuff gives me wind, ahem...
Managed a L1 Shred last night with weights for the cardio, boy does that up the ante a bit! Think I will try L3 tonight, but adding weights for the sumo squats and the possibly the last circuit of cardio, although could you add weights in that bit? Hmm - if I don't post again it may be because I've managed to knock myself out with a 2kg dumbell Grin
Everyone's weight loss reported over the last few days has been really impressive, seriously, well done you lot!
enjoy the rest of the afternoon, it's sunny here, yay!!

Bunnynamedstanely · 07/07/2011 15:52

Thanks ladies for the lovely welcome!

I'm not feeling too bad, just some stiffness in my arms. Expect to be sore tomorrow morning (just in time for my next shred!).

Have started a journal in a notebook to track progress. I'm training for a race in September so it will be interesting to review my notes over time to see if my speed/or endurance improves with the addition of 30DS to my training program.

notyummy · 07/07/2011 16:12

Bunny - some people have taken measurements or photos (depending on whether they wanted to loose inches or just tone up.) Could be motivational!

Bunnynamedstanely · 07/07/2011 22:47

Have taken measurements Notyummy..... not sure I want photographic proof of my poor wobbly tummy!

foreverondiet · 07/07/2011 23:21

Thanks for the help ladies, my 6W6P came today and already had a go! Yes harder than 30DS but don't think I'll ache tomorrow!

McPie · 08/07/2011 09:37

Nooooo!!!! I was going to start shreding again this week but I stood on the washing basket and sliced my second toe pretty badly and its a struggle to walk never mind do a blooming star jump Sad.
Oh well at least its not lazyness this time Grin

knottyhair · 08/07/2011 10:08

Morning! Ooh McPie, that sounds painful! Hope it gets better soon. Can I just brag mention that I weighed in this morning at 9st 4, which means I've lost 2 stone exactly since I started at the end of January? Thanks, now I'll stop going on about it Grin. Well, we're off to Devon first thing tomorrow so I'm packing for the 4 of us (DP, DS, me & Jillian). Must remember weights, mat, DVDs, motivation in face of chips/ice-cream/cream teas.....

McPie · 08/07/2011 10:55

Kids are off school now so in no rush to look presentable in the mornings, I was going to boot camp myself for the first week and do 2 in the morning and 2 after lunch (mon to fri) then do 2 each morning for the other 6 weeks with the day they go back as my target, so will now be 5 weeks.
Hope its better by monday so I can start again as I got pretty good results the last time I done it that way but my son being ill knocked me off track.
It was a clean slice just above the joint which seems to be healing well when I keep off it but with 3 kids thats almost impossible. Its lucky it was the angle it was or the top of the toe would have been gone.

McPie · 08/07/2011 10:58

Oh and knottyhair well done on your loss, I just cant seem to lose anything when I shred but do tone up really well so drop a size rather than weight which I can deal with as long as I stay away from the scales.

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