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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Make me shred

660 replies

FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 01/08/2013 07:53

The table is pulled out of the way. The jingly music is playing. Jillian is grinning at me and waiting to introduce me to her "two best girls helping us out". But I cannot bring myself to press play.
I did so well last week, a full week of shredding and watching what I eat. This week, Mr Motivation has left the building. I've already hada a square of chocolate.

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wallpaperaddict · 03/08/2013 17:26

Yep ripping I'll be back tomorrow! Maybe francis will be back with her motivation too-she did say Sunday! Looks like we are the only two doing it at the moment, the thread has gone very quiet!

FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 03/08/2013 17:35

Yes I will be back tomorrow morning. Feeling quite motivated by it, theres nothing beats day 5 of the exercise and diet, I feel so healthy, slim and brilliant. Unfortunately thats usuallly when I allow mysekf a day off :(

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FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 03/08/2013 17:36

Sorry that wasnt very clear, obviously to gwet to day 5 I have to suffer days 1 to 4 first!

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wallpaperaddict · 03/08/2013 18:02

See you in the morning francis! I'm hoping day 4 is going to be easier, I found it hard today as I'm so sore. I just keep thinking by the end of the month I'll be a whole new me! Well that's the plan anyway.

RippingYarns · 03/08/2013 18:06

yay! Frances, see you tomorrow Grin

you have to, you have my current favourite MN NN

i actually bought some proper gym leggings today Shock

wallpaperaddict · 03/08/2013 19:32

ripping you are a pro now with the proper gym leggings! I've been doing it in my pjs Blush

RippingYarns · 03/08/2013 19:56

i have to gym up

even wearing a too small bra and with a very tight sports bra on top, i still struggle to do butt kicks or jump rope without having to hold on Blush

FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 03/08/2013 19:59

I use yesterdays bra and top
Slattern

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bionic77 · 03/08/2013 21:12

Can I join? Did Day 1 today using You Tube. I didn't have any weights though so used two bottles of wine Grin

RippingYarns · 03/08/2013 21:15

bloody hell Shock

2 full bottles Shock

you'd be better with dog food cans or beans Wink

seriously though, you have to be careful if your weights are liquid filled, something to do with equilibrium and static weight and what if you drop it, what a waste Grin

FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 03/08/2013 21:21

I use DH's weights

with all the weights taken off, so I actually just use the bars and that is hard enough

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bionic77 · 03/08/2013 21:23

I realised halfway through it was a bit ambitious! I'll stick to baked beans tomorrow.

wallpaperaddict · 03/08/2013 22:10

Haha! I didn't have any weights so I was using bottles of water! Bought weights today so will use them tomorrow. Wink

wallpaperaddict · 04/08/2013 09:21

Back for day 4! Just having a caffeine hit then I'll be shredding! Not so achey today. Who's joining me?!

RippingYarns · 04/08/2013 09:36

All done!

That was a lot easier than I remember - go for it wallpaper

wallpaperaddict · 04/08/2013 10:17

All done! That is definately getting easier! ripping what day are you on?

RippingYarns · 04/08/2013 10:28

L1d4, wallpaper - same as you?

FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 04/08/2013 10:33

Done
I wish the push ups weren't at the start though, they are the hardest by far. it would be nice to get to them knowing you are nearly done

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wallpaperaddict · 04/08/2013 10:37

Yep ripping, same as me! It's getting easier isn't it?! I might sneak a peak at level 2 and see what's coming. Or maybe I'm best to be blissfully ignorant! Can you see any difference in yourself yet?!

Francis-I like the push ups! I get fed up with jumping jacks by the end though!

RippingYarns · 04/08/2013 10:41

I think they are before lots of star jumps so you release your muscles during the swinging.

But good to see you stuck to your word, Frances

I'll probably be a bit later tomorrow, got to get DD up and ready by 9.30

RippingYarns · 04/08/2013 10:47

I don't think I look different yet, I've got a long way to go being so fat, but I feel great!

I'm in a different mindset this time around. Before I was looking forwards to days when I could make an excuse not to do it, now I'm trying to plan days so I can :-O

wallpaperaddict · 04/08/2013 10:51

Good on you ripping! I think having a determined mindset does help heaps!

FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 04/08/2013 11:02

l3 is easier than l2 in my opinion

Definitely agree about the mindset. I'm also calorie counting on MFP and there's no point doing it half heartedly. If I do I get to mid afternoon and cram as much chocolate in as I can. Whereas if I'm fully engaged with it, I do really well. Problem is I don't know how to get that! ame with the shred, plus the shred in the morning gives me extra motivation to not say "screw the diet"

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FrancesDeLaTourCoughngIntoABin · 04/08/2013 11:03

Actually I do. I need to fight the cravings for 2 or 3 days - have 2 or 3 really good days. After that I start to see results and have lost that "what's the point" feeling. But getting those 2 or 3 days out of the way is so difficult,esp when up to the day before I have been eating what I like, when I like (and that tends to involve a lot of chocolate)

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LetItBeMe · 04/08/2013 13:37

I'd like to do the shred, I've seen it on you tube so won't have to buy. how do I know when to move up from level 1 to 2 etc?