30 Day Shred - DVD just arrived ... anyone else about to start?!

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So, after all I've read, the DVD and the weights have arrived....

Later today I plan to begin.

In 30 days I will be toned, have lost this extra stone, feel awake instead of in need of a nap all the time ... etc etc etc.

Right now just getting through the first one would be a victory! Anyone else desperate and mad enough to be starting this....

L2D1 OMFG

Day 18 today. Seriously wondering whether to move to level 3 in 3 days as planned cos I'm on the Anita version of most things and can't complete the very last exercise of plank twists at all! I do 20 plank twists and then my arms give up so I do cycle crunches for the rest of the time. Anyone doing level 3 who can pass an opinion?

Poor you Nacho! Think you should be prescribed cornettos for that!

Goodto- I found l2 v hard too You do get used to it after a bit. I'm still doing the Anita version a week into it and even then struggle with the very last bit All those plank holds! Will check out level 3 soon...

tinwe I agree cornettos are the medicine!

I did level 2 day 3 at 8am, it's hard. I was sweating buckets its hard. My arms gave up on the last bit too and I can't walk out and push up.

Hello, I'm a bit late to this but can I join you all?

I restarted this again today, I think I got to L2D5 last year. I gave up as I wasn't losing weight while dieting and went in a huff with myself

I'm now that heaviest I have ever been, so I started 5.2 diet on Friday and did W1D1 of couch to 5k yesterday.

I tried L1D1 today and it was horrendous , I really struggled and in fact couldn't last for all the jump rope sections or the squats with weights. Tomorrow will be better, won't it?

Hi hairy, welcome!

Tomorrow will be sore but by day 4 it will be better.

Welcome hairy! You'll be powering through in no time!

I'm undecided on whether to do day 19 this evening. Had a busy day and my dd is still up and has been bf-ing for the last hour or so. So I'm sat here boiling hot and dreaming of the ice cream in my freezer.

I know I'll feel guilty if I don't do it. But I can work doubly hard tomorrow morning..

I'm having the night off too. . No excuses really, just tired.

I'll join you with the night off then!

I have woken up in agony Every bit of me is screaming in pain. And I need to do L1D2 in a minute as I won't get another chance today. Arghhh!

Did you do it Hairy?

Yes. It was horrific! I'm sure I wasn't this useless the first time around. I actually think she is trying to kill me

Couldn't even manage all of the first cardio bit

I felt the same hairy, day 4 was a real turning point. Well done for sticking it out when sore.

I did ab attack today so will skip shredding, L2 day 4 tomorrow.

Come on Goodtoo and creepy don't let having the day off sway your motivation

Hello, Can i jump in also?

Just did day 1 L1. I don't feel to rough at the moment, but will see how stiff i am in the morning! Surprised by how little time was dedicated to stretching at the end.

Didn't attempt full-on push-ups today. Will save that for tomorrow.

Welcome selma! I never did proper push ups, I always did mine against the wall. Good luck for tomorrow!

And good luck to you hairy for tomorrow.

I did day 19 this morning. I much prefer doing it first thing. Feeling about ready for level 3 now. Haven't dared peep at it yet though!

Good luck with level 3 Creepy! Have you ever bothered doing extra stretching at the end? Or have you found the amount she does ok?

Creepy - you're my day buddy now! Hurray, been wanting a day buddy...

Hi Selma - I was surprised about the stretching too but I've hardly had any aches so it must be ok. It is a good idea to do extra stretches if you find you are achey though

Oh and I only just managed the Anita push ups by about day 7!

Hairy - I found counting helps me through the cardio bits. As they're 30 second sections she's normally done before I reach 30 so I can always see an end in sight. Also, the cardio bits are the areas I have seen the most quick improvement in, within a few days I could get through the cardio of level 1 without too much gasping!

Thanks for all the kind words. I'm going to tackle L1D3 in a bit. I'm not as sore this morning, tried a few extra stretches and seems to have helped.

Today's goal is to get through the first cardio bit without stopping . Tinwe I will try and count through them and see if that helps. I'm pretty rubbish at the side lunges with weights as well. Can't seem to complete all of those either.

Creepy Level 3 I have never even peeped at that. I have always given up halfway through Level 2! The clips on the DVD look terrifying enough!

Good luck to everyone shredding today.

How did you get on hairy?

Yay tinwe! I've flagged a bit today, I've done something to my arm and it's really hurting.

In better news though, my arms and legs are definitely more toned. I barely have bingo wings any more. Belly next please!!

I did about half last night and then the laptop packed up so I gave in and had a shower. Finding working in the heat ( high 30s) all a bit much tbh. Going to have a nap this afternoon while DD sleeps and DH entertains DS and see if I feel a bit more up for shredding tonight.

L1D3 done. Still can't cope with the jump rope bits. I manage the first 30 secs but then my legs are too sore and heavy to go back into jumping jacks I have high hopes for tomorrow though

Going to do W1D2 of couch to 5k later if I can be bothered