New Year Shred Bootcamp

[TooImmatureMincePies]

To run concurrently with BIWI's Low Carb Bootcamp - the 30 Day Shred challenge! Come and chat about all things Shred here, and feel free to moan talk about other types of exercise too.

Oh God, now I actually have to do it!

Can I join? I have the DVD, have done it twice about 3 months ago! I keep saying I'll start again but I'm too goddamn lazy! Perhaps if I have to report back to you guys I'll drag my arse off the sofa!

Well done starting this!! I'm in!!!
Will start on Monday when kids go back to school, don't know why but I can't stand them joining in -that's why they have just dance game-.

I did shredding more than a year ago and i seem to remember not to do it every day, need to leave yourself a day (or two) between to let the body rest. So 30 day shred takes about two months or bit more.

After a week I found level 1 not challenging enough and did level 2 - that was great workout. Never got to level 3, this time it will happen!!

Ooh, I'm in! Bought DVD a year ago and it's still in the wrapper! What day are we going to start?

Pretty pirate, what results did you get? Were you more toned? I don't know anyone who's done shred, but I don't have much time to exercise so hopefully it will suit me. My arms, thighs and tummy are SO wobbly and I really don't want another summer of covering up!

Abbierhodes, of course! I'm hoping that having to report back will force me to do it too.

Kracken, I thought I might start tomorrow when DH can look after DD. I go back to work on Monday after 10 months off on mat leave, so I want to have started before then (even if it's only 2 days before).

PrettyPirate, I thought you could exercise 4/5 days out of 7? Not sure, though - my trouble is that I stop for a day off and then never restart.

Kracken, if you Google 30 day Shred before and after, you get some pretty amazing pictures.

I did running too and gave up shredding after 4 weeks (2-3 per week). Kept running for couple of more months, did 5K and that was the end of my exercise. I did feel fitter and toned (esp my arms), although didn't keep an eye on my eating and that's why didn't have great results weight-wise (think lost about 5 kg but that came back quite quickly).

Now determined to do LC properly and use shredding as toning up tool rather relying on that to lose weight.

I think when you start shredding and haven't exercised much before then it's important not to hurt your body too much and give it time to rest a day. Need to read again about it, not sure now if I'm right

I was doing Ripped in 30 before Christmas. I've finally got to Week 3 (had had two lapsed attempts before, when I only got as far as Week 2) - god knows what Week 4 is like.

After the wee break for Christmas slobbing relaxing, I'm debating whether to start again at Week 2, start again at Week 1 or continue at Week 3.

I've also done the Shred in the past. I still remember the first time I got to Level 3 being totally incapable of getting off my elbows in the "elbows to plank to elbows again" exercise in Circuit 3 (can't remember its proper name) - and being so pleased 2nd time round that I could now do it!

I've also just signed up to a 6-8 week road cycling coaching sessions, 3 hours on a Saturday morning. I wasn't sure that they wanted an overweight, 50+ year old - but the lady taking them says that I'm just the sort of person they're aimed at....

They start on the 19th - not sure what I've let myself in for!

Can I join please. Have just ordered it so will start as soon as it arrives, am scared already

froufroulala, I'm worried too! Think I'm too unfit

I want to join;)

I did the shred last year, but I have a slight injury which stopped me exercising. It's better now I think but I haven't exercised for 6 weeks now. I also have 6pack in 6 weeks which i should do plus Pilates. I also have a zumba DVD somewhere:) I am a sahm with dc one at school one at home all the time, plus dh works all the time and is away a lot, so I have to do stuff in the home.

Lucy I know I am unfit !!!

I'm in, thanks toomuch!

I will start on Monday, but not yet sure whether I will attempt every day or try doing every other day with a run in between...

I hate exercising indoors but also find it hard to get myself out in the dark when I get home from work during the winter, so I may well need lots of nagging encouragement. Dp will be back to his rugby fitness regime though which will help

Gah sorry, meant tooimmature!

I'm in - got a wedding 3 weeks today so would like to tone up a bit

Oh christ guess Id better put my name down here too I'll start on monday too when the kids are back at school. I must say though, my arms started looking so fab when I was using it properly months a while ago

I'd best go and scrabble about in the dvd cupboard now to find it....

I'm in!
Errrr... from Monday I think, got to kick the carb Flu first!
For anyone waiting for their DVD delivery the first section (enough for the first ten days ) is on You Tube...should keep you going until Amazon get it to you. We will all have six packs by February

Can I join in???
I did my first one today...wow, she keeps you going!

I'm fairly fit, belong to a gym and had apersonal trainer every week in 2012.
However I've reached the point where I think I've done everything with her, and it was so expensive.

So I have my last session with her tomorrow ( haven't told her yet ) and figure if I do the Shred, plus gym and pilates that should be enough.

I'm 6 feet tall and about eleven and a half stone...I'm 52 and have found the weight piles round the middle if I'm not careful.

So will be starting the shred properly on Sunday.

I'm joining.

Just finished Day 2 of Level 1 and I am buzzing.

I could barely get out of bed this morning, groaning when I walked down the stairs etc and thought there was NO WAY I could do it again today, but I did. I can do everything apart from a full press-up, I have to do the cheat version, but I am determined to get there. I haven't exercised for years apart from 2 x 2 mile dog walks I do each day.

I need to lose a stone so am combining shredding with 5:2 and Dry January,, so hopefully will see some real results by 31st.

Thanks for responding ladies, the before and after pics are astonishing! I have a busy day tomorrow and out in the evening so will start Sunday, promise!

I started LC on weds so hopefully by sun I will have a bit more energy too. Not sure if I'm in ketosis, I have some pee sticks coming tomorrow which show whether you're in ketosis or not- handy!

Oooh, lots more people! Welcome, everyone!

I know I am unfit too. I haven't done anything except walking the dog and carrying DD around since she was born (she's 10 months now). My tummy is horrendous - I'm hoping toning helps with the wobbly loose skin folds. I'd also better go and scrabble around for the DVD and the set of DH's weights I was using last time I tried this. And my sports bra and trainers...

Tested my injury but getting to the gym and running/ walking for a session. Went well with no pain, so I am pleased I can get in there when I can now.

I will start the shred tomorrow or Monday. And dh and I have stopped drinking and dh has stopped smoking which is very hard for him and he is a tiny bit grumpy even thought its not even 24 hrs.

Sacked the personal trainer this morning, but she made me do a very hard session first!
Shred tomorrow morning.

Well done you, Mrsrudolph! And well done to you and your DH, Lavender.

I'm going to start today...later, when my lunch goes down a bit.