Any shred newbies?

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I started on Christmas day (stocking filler from dp I had been begging for). I'm going to combine it with running and hope it will replace the gym (as post dd2 I have not the time to go as she bf all the time!)

So I've done 2 days im on level 2 and find it tough but good

oh no, notvery - I have to diet too?! The shred is hard enough without denying myself yummy food too..........
there really is no easy way is there?

no sorry

I lost 3lbs the first week, had a very naughty weekend (FOOD wise and cocktails! minds out of gutter please ) in the middle of that but dieted all other days and also did gym classes

THIS week however I've had 3 days off from shred due to work, a big meal out and just home from a party with loads of unfilling but fattening finger foods , so god knows what the scales will do to me on friday

I tried to fill up on healthy food before I went, but kept going back for more nibbley crap

Weight doesn't matter so much as what you look like though surely - if you're toning up that is great! Just done my first shred and liked it - am using cans of beans instead of weights though, had better invest! It's the strength bit I find the hardest as well. So pleased to have found this thread :)

yeah yeah I know! but I WANT my weekly kind scales fix as well as loose clothes

I started yesterday, hoping to combine it with couch25k but haven't started the running yet.

I don't do any exercise so was expecting to find it tough but so far I'm not finding it much of a challenge. Does it step up a gear when you reach level 2?

Forgot to ask, do I do 10 days on each level?

I'm trying to do 10 of each because if I do less of level 1 and 2 I'll get bored of 3 as the days drag on

with level one I found it got harder as the days went on as I was doing it on muscles that were only worked the day before

Level 2 is harder in that I can't do all the exercises all the way through and I could from day 1 on level 1

Thanks RRR. I'm not sure I'm doing the press-ups properly, I'm trying to watch the TV whilst doing them which isn't easy!

me too:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/big_slim_whatever_weight_loss_club/1391233-tricks-to-ensure-good-technique-posture-for-plank-and-push-ups

Day 19 - level 3 day 2 done.

RRR, thanks for the link - I can do standing press-ups I am trying ANita-stylie travelling press-ups which seem to be OKish, but am really struggling with the coordination and technique for the arms/legs ones with weights. I guess I will have to get DD to watch and show me what to do

Hazie, I have moved up and down if my muscles got too sore or if I just couldn't face level 1/2 that day. You move when you feel ready but I would have no issue going to level 2 for a day and then dropping down again if it's too hard.

I find the pendulum lunges impossible and am concerned for my knees - any suggestions?

Oh, and I've ordered a zumba DVD for the post shred world and am thinking of starting a c25k soon.

My energy is just shit though. Virus after bloody virus. Whinge.

L2D2 (D10 overall) completed. Still sweating buckets but not aching all over - just my butt! Can't bear the squat front arm raises and am having do these and a couple of other exercises with 2kg weights rather than 3kg. Also doing mostly Anita on the cardio but hoping to move to Natalie by L2D5. Haven't lost any weight I don't think (can't weigh in my house as the floors are so uneven I lose/gain up to 10lb depending on where I put the scales!) but I am trying to modify my eating by cutting out the rubbish food, and not snacking after dinner. I am also aiming to start reducing portion sizes in a week as I wind down breast feeding (SO not the magic weight loss panacea I was promised).

l3 day 26 done, but left shoulder starting to ache a bit so will be very happy in four days time when it is all over (well for a couple of days before I decide what to put my body through next)

Hi, anybody had a few days off and got back into it? Did 2 weeks only missing one day (evil hangover ) but I've been laid low with a horrible cold and have now missed 3 days in a row. I had done 3 days of level 2, would you just go straight back to L2 or try a couple of days of L1 to ease back into it. Really don't want to have undone all my good work so far!

Anyone finding that is making them hungry? I was doing well on the losing weight front but now really craving sugar.

Clare I went back to day 2 of level 2 after my days off, I find shred EASIER after a break an harder as consecutive days go on and my muscles are tight

rosalux I am doing all the exercises (even level 3!) with 1.5kg weights! My next weights up are 2.5kg and feel loads heavier.

Should I be using the heaviest weights now? What is everyone else using?

Thanks, will definitely make the effort tomorrow morning!

Has anyone else found that shredding has made their calves bigger? I could hardly get my boots zipped up this evening.

Ive definately found my jeans and pyjama bottoms feel tighter on the legs, but more in the thighs. Though Ive just had my shower after shredding and my calfs definately felt firm.

I really didnt want to tonight, but didnt want to give in as I am determined to see this one through. Im still doing level 1 as I want to start L2 on a new week, but I also find some of the exercises really difficult to do them all just yet (mainly the ones where I lift my arms above my head and the bicycle crunches at the end) and often miss a couple out. Still finding it much easier than day 1 though. So thats 11 days done so far.

I'm doing the bloody thing now. Started last week then gave myself the weekend off. Started again Monday. I can do it ok but finding the jumping jacks a killer. I think I'm landing a bit funny on our slippy floor so giving me pain. Can I give myself the day off tomorrow? Also, starting a cold so achey.

Have just done L1d5. I'm using 1.5kg as thats all I can handle.

I think its fine to have the odd day off here and there.