July 30 day shred challenge

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  • ivylyon
    ivylyon Posts: 172 Member
    b1229 wrote: »
    Started level 2 yesterday and it's killing me :)

    I hear ya! Those squat thrusts! The first day I was like HOW? Now day 4 and I can do them...a bit slower but doing it. The V-raises are also a struggle.
  • nikcki6
    nikcki6 Posts: 18 Member
    I'm starting level 2 today! I should have started it yesterday, but I rolled my ankle at work. I was nervous to try a new routine so I did an extra day of level 1. I lost 3.4 pounds on level 1, but it feels like 5 in my jeans, and the mirror!
  • nikcki6
    nikcki6 Posts: 18 Member
    Anyone want to do the 30 day shred challenge with me?
    July 3rd start day/ level 1
    Weight- 181.6
    Waist- 39
    Hip-42
    Thigh-24
    Arm- 13

    July 14 level 2
    Weight-178
    Waist- 37
    Hip-41
    Thigh-24
    Arm-12

    Lost 3.6 pounds 5 inches! I measured with clothes on because I was running late. Maybe their is another inch lost.

  • ivylyon
    ivylyon Posts: 172 Member
    nikcki6 wrote: »

    Lost 3.6 pounds 5 inches!

    Great result! Well done, it's a tough work out, but you've had amazing losses. You'll also have gained in fitness and determination. Stick with it
    (I'm midway on Level 2, and I'm a bit scared of how hard Level 3 will be - eek!)

  • dearcassandrab
    dearcassandrab Posts: 145 Member
    I've been doing the shred since June. Broke up each level into 12 workouts each 4 times a week with two cardio days. I've lost 10 pounds in a month, and several inches! About to complete level 2 this week. May stay on an additional couple days or so level 2 is still pretty hardl.
  • hjohnso5
    hjohnso5 Posts: 8 Member
    I'm in for this challenge! I just did day one of level two.....and now I'm laying on the ground like a dead fish. So hard! No weight loss for me yet, but I'm hoping to lose inches by the end of the 30 days.
  • becky1390
    becky1390 Posts: 16 Member
    Just did day 2 level 2. Currently laying on the floor dying. Send help. ;)
  • ivylyon
    ivylyon Posts: 172 Member
    Day 18 done. Not my most energetic effort, but I did it
  • dearcassandrab
    dearcassandrab Posts: 145 Member
    Level 2 day 13 done so 25 days total of shred and 6 weeks in total of working out 6 days a week.
  • b1229
    b1229 Posts: 57 Member
    Level 2 day 6 not getting any easier :#
  • dearcassandrab
    dearcassandrab Posts: 145 Member
    @b1229 yes i seriously feel like it's only gotten a little easier. Still gargling my heart.
  • reclaimmylife4mfp
    reclaimmylife4mfp Posts: 24 Member
    Day 10, doing level 2 tonight.

    SW-185.4
    CW- 183
    GW- 160

    The scale wasn't budging much the first 7 days, but now I have lost 1/2 a pound or more for the last 3 days. Hopefully that trend keeps up.
  • nikcki6
    nikcki6 Posts: 18 Member
    Would it be weird if I started level 2 over again? I missed 2 workouts, and totally fell off the wagon eating wise for 3 days (boyfriend's family was in from out of town.) My ankle had been bothering me when I started level 2, and I just really want a redo. I still struggle with the whole workout, and I don't feel like I'm ready to be done in 3 days. Feels like I'm cheating myself.
  • dearcassandrab
    dearcassandrab Posts: 145 Member
    @nikcki6 do level 2 as long as you need too. By Friday I will have been on level 2 for 16 days. Level 2 is hard!
  • ivylyon
    ivylyon Posts: 172 Member
    edited July 2016
    Did first day of Level 3 today. Went bit slower to focus on form, but overall I don't think it's as much as a increase as going from Level 1 to 2. Level 2 is tough!
  • ivylyon
    ivylyon Posts: 172 Member
    nikcki6 wrote: »
    Would it be weird if I started level 2 over again? I missed 2 workouts, and totally fell off the wagon eating wise for 3 days..... I still struggle with the whole workout, and I don't feel like I'm ready to be done in 3 days. Feels like I'm cheating myself.

    You could alternate between 2 and 3. Do two days of L2 and one of L3 and then gradually do more L3 than L2...

  • becky1390
    becky1390 Posts: 16 Member
    level 2 is pretty hard. starting day 5 of it today, and it hasn't gotten a whole lot easier.
  • ivylyon
    ivylyon Posts: 172 Member
    becky1390 wrote: »
    level 2 is pretty hard. starting day 5 of it today, and it hasn't gotten a whole lot easier.

    I think level2 is the toughest. I've just done 2nd day of L3 and it's hard, there are some killer strength/cardio moves, but i didnt find it as much of an increase as going from L1 to L2.
  • nikcki6
    nikcki6 Posts: 18 Member
    I have a hard time with coordination on level 2 (squat thrusts, pendulum lunges, plank jacks, ugh!) I mean, it is intense too!! I've been pausing at the "cool down" section, and making myself do 10 perfect reps of all the moves I flubbed, very slow. It seems to be helping me get through it. I tend to feel defeated when I don't do the moves right, and it's hard to push through the workout when you feel like an idiot.
  • dearcassandrab
    dearcassandrab Posts: 145 Member
    Level 2 is ridiculously hard
  • dearcassandrab
    dearcassandrab Posts: 145 Member
    I just wrote a paragraph and only a sentence made it lmao I was gonna say it's hard but it gets easier and pause when you need to! I know I've had to before too. Hang in there!!!
  • ivylyon
    ivylyon Posts: 172 Member
    Day 3, Level 3. Total sweat fest. There's a lot of big movements and my quads aren't quite there yet. Phew.
  • dearcassandrab
    dearcassandrab Posts: 145 Member
    @ivylyon I have shin splints right now from running and I start it Monday! Lmao I hope I can handle it!
  • becky1390
    becky1390 Posts: 16 Member
    nikcki6 wrote: »
    I have a hard time with coordination on level 2 (squat thrusts, pendulum lunges, plank jacks, ugh!) I mean, it is intense too!! I've been pausing at the "cool down" section, and making myself do 10 perfect reps of all the moves I flubbed, very slow. It seems to be helping me get through it. I tend to feel defeated when I don't do the moves right, and it's hard to push through the workout when you feel like an idiot.

    good idea with repeating some of the tougher moves at the end. i might try that too, but usually by cool down time i am just DONE lol
  • ivylyon
    ivylyon Posts: 172 Member
    Day 24 done. Those jumping lunges are tough and by the last round of cardio I feel like my jumps are slo-mo and I'm barely clearing the ground. But it's tough because I'm getting stronger!
  • ivylyon
    ivylyon Posts: 172 Member
    dearcassandrab wrote: »
    @ivylyon I have shin splints right now from running and I start it Monday! Lmao I hope I can handle it!

    Oh no! Shin splints suck. Hope you recover.
  • dearcassandrab
    dearcassandrab Posts: 145 Member
    They do :( I'll be fine I'm sure by Monday! Thanks! Good work on your shred you rock ivy!
  • b1229
    b1229 Posts: 57 Member
    Has anyone lost weight since they started? I haven't lol :(
  • ivylyon
    ivylyon Posts: 172 Member
    I definitely have. I started July 1st so I've just done day 28. I've lost nearly 3kgs, which is great, especially since I'm close to my goal weight and was worried the losses would taper off. (I also walk daily and of course watch my calorie intake)

    But I was reading about water weight gain when you start a new exercise routine/go up a level and are working muscles that aren't used to it. Don't be discouraged if you aren't seeing movement on the scale, check your measurements, how your clothes fit and most importantly, if you FEEL better. I know I do. Good luck
    FYI, here's one article I read
    www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=why_the_scale_goes_up_when_you_start_a_new_workout_plan
  • b1229
    b1229 Posts: 57 Member
    Will keep at it and do my measurements tomorow maybe I should add walking too. I have a desk job so not very active.

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