30 Days Shred Challenge during COVID-19

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  • knight6383
    knight6383 Posts: 4 Member
    Hello all. I'm late to the party lol but I'm here nonetheless. I'll be starting L1D1 today. I have been doing 30DS off and on since I joined MFP. It also helped to jumpstart my first committed fitness journey Dec 2016.

    As many times as I've started the program, I have never completed it. The farthest I've gotten is L2D3. I actually want to complete it this go-round.

    I am 9.5mos pp, 13lbs away from my pre-preg weight and 34lbs from my goal. I and going through a really bad breakup as well as dealing with pp-depression so keeping active while getting this weight off will be a huge pick-me-up.

    Good luck to everyone! :)
  • SweetRollz
    SweetRollz Posts: 35 Member
    edited April 2020
    Hello All 🙋🏾 I actually am apart of another 30 day shred challenge a few post down/up loll.. I'd like to join this one as well.

    Currently not working due to covid19 and was heading towards 300lbs! Gained 8 pounds during the first week of quarantine! So i was like put the little debbies down and get to work!

    Started 30 day shred 3 days ago, way harder than I thought it would be, I have been doing step aerobics and taebo along with the 30day shred!

    Current Weight 04/10/2020: 287
    End of challenge weight: 05/10/2020 ???

  • NuAnderson
    NuAnderson Posts: 41 Member
    SweetRollz wrote: »
    Hello All 🙋🏾 I actually am apart of another 30 day shred challenge a few post down/up loll.. I'd like to join this one as well.

    Currently not working due to covid19 and was heading towards 300lbs! Gained 8 pounds during the first week of quarantine! So i was like put the little debbies down and get to work!

    Started 30 day shred 3 days ago, way harder than I thought it would be, I have been doing step aerobics and taebo along with the 30day shred!

    Current Weight 04/10/2020: 287
    End of challenge weight: 05/10/2020 ???

    Welcome to our small group 🧡 yep, its pretty intense although it's a short workout, don't worry it will get easier by time and you will be motivated by the results you are going to get.
    Just a note. Please dont go for the scale weight, its very disappointing, you'd rather prefer measuring the inches you're going to lose because you are building lean muscles here and losing the bad fat lol.
    Good luck and keep posting
  • NuAnderson
    NuAnderson Posts: 41 Member
    knight6383 wrote: »
    Hello all. I'm late to the party lol but I'm here nonetheless. I'll be starting L1D1 today. I have been doing 30DS off and on since I joined MFP. It also helped to jumpstart my first committed fitness journey Dec 2016.

    As many times as I've started the program, I have never completed it. The farthest I've gotten is L2D3. I actually want to complete it this go-round.

    I am 9.5mos pp, 13lbs away from my pre-preg weight and 34lbs from my goal. I and going through a really bad breakup as well as dealing with pp-depression so keeping active while getting this weight off will be a huge pick-me-up.

    Good luck to everyone! :)

    You cannot be late for looking good 😉 the program is pretty intense, I know, but maybe this time you would start taking pictures and measurements for your progress, maybe hang the pretty dress or swimsuit that doesn't fit lately.😀 it will help you keep motivated and definitely will help you through the pp-depression. Good luck
  • katylil
    katylil Posts: 223 Member
    Hi! I'm all in for this. I completed 30DS 7 years ago with my best friend. I don't have any results or pics from then, but it's the most fit and best shape I've ever been in. I'm now 50lbs/22kg heavier than then, and ready to give it another go.

    How are you all getting on so far?

    I'm off to take my before pics, and start D1! 💪🏻
  • MidlifeCrisisFitness
    MidlifeCrisisFitness Posts: 1,106 Member
    I'm already doing a shred of my own design. But would like to follow the progress here. I can post a couple progress pics if you want.

    Started Jan 1st 2020
    182 lbs SW
    172.5 lbs CW
    because of turkey and pie.

    Waist down 1/2 in
    all other measurements same or up.
    bf down 5%

    Happy shredding.
  • knight6383
    knight6383 Posts: 4 Member
    NuAnderson wrote: »
    knight6383 wrote: »
    Hello all. I'm late to the party lol but I'm here nonetheless. I'll be starting L1D1 today. I have been doing 30DS off and on since I joined MFP. It also helped to jumpstart my first committed fitness journey Dec 2016.

    As many times as I've started the program, I have never completed it. The farthest I've gotten is L2D3. I actually want to complete it this go-round.

    I am 9.5mos pp, 13lbs away from my pre-preg weight and 34lbs from my goal. I and going through a really bad breakup as well as dealing with pp-depression so keeping active while getting this weight off will be a huge pick-me-up.

    Good luck to everyone! :)

    You cannot be late for looking good 😉 the program is pretty intense, I know, but maybe this time you would start taking pictures and measurements for your progress, maybe hang the pretty dress or swimsuit that doesn't fit lately.😀 it will help you keep motivated and definitely will help you through the pp-depression. Good luck

    Thank you!! I don't have a measuring tool but I'm definitely taking pics. I started with a dress I use to love wearing. Working towards wearing it sooner than later, even if only around the house lol.
  • NuAnderson
    NuAnderson Posts: 41 Member
    katylil wrote: »
    Hi! I'm all in for this. I completed 30DS 7 years ago with my best friend. I don't have any results or pics from then, but it's the most fit and best shape I've ever been in. I'm now 50lbs/22kg heavier than then, and ready to give it another go.

    How are you all getting on so far?

    I'm off to take my before pics, and start D1! 💪🏻

    I agree. I've been spending months in the gym working my butt off and didn't get half of the results I am getting from the shred. Good luck and try to keep posting your updates 💪💪
  • NuAnderson
    NuAnderson Posts: 41 Member
    KHMcG wrote: »
    I'm already doing a shred of my own design. But would like to follow the progress here. I can post a couple progress pics if you want.

    Started Jan 1st 2020
    182 lbs SW
    172.5 lbs CW
    because of turkey and pie.

    Waist down 1/2 in
    all other measurements same or up.
    bf down 5%

    Happy shredding.

    That's interesting. I'm curious to know your own program. And of course it will be great posting your pictures 😊
  • NuAnderson
    NuAnderson Posts: 41 Member
    Completed level 1 day 7 and walked for 2 miles
    I also added couple of short workouts targeting abs and arms .. feels great 💪💪💪
  • SweetRollz
    SweetRollz Posts: 35 Member
    Day 4 Level 1 complete.. 30 mins step aerobics and doubled the cardio portion! Today was much easier! Still a sweaty tired mess though lol
  • MidlifeCrisisFitness
    MidlifeCrisisFitness Posts: 1,106 Member
    edited April 2020
    Starting Weight was 204 lbs in 2016

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    January 2020 178 lbs

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    April 2020 170 lbs

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    I'm eating 5 days out of 7, 200 above my BMR. Weekend is a bit of a carb load. Not on purpose but more a function of family meals.

    I do calisthenic squats, pushups and abs every day for maintenance.

    Lifting to failure, I alternate Legs, Chest and Back 3 days.
    The off days lifting are cardio. My cardio of choice is jump rope. 2 days jump rope 1 day bike riding. 30 minutes high intensity.

    I'm reasonably pleased with my progress.
  • svenena
    svenena Posts: 25 Member
    I took one day off over the weekend, and completed level 1 day 7 this morning. I think I'm going to take a day off a week - I've got a long-term bad knee, and the shred is making it worse. The day off helped with this, I think. I also bought a knee support a couple of days ago, and am also substituting the jumping jacks, with jogging on the spot (but still with the JJ arms!), which seems to be lower impact.

    I took photos and measurements at the beginning, so I hope to see some progress in the end (no sign of this yet).

    Good luck to everyone else that has joined in. Hopefully we can make it to the end of the 30 days!
  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    Level 3 day 4 done
  • NuAnderson
    NuAnderson Posts: 41 Member
    svenena wrote: »
    I took one day off over the weekend, and completed level 1 day 7 this morning. I think I'm going to take a day off a week - I've got a long-term bad knee, and the shred is making it worse. The day off helped with this, I think. I also bought a knee support a couple of days ago, and am also substituting the jumping jacks, with jogging on the spot (but still with the JJ arms!), which seems to be lower impact.

    I took photos and measurements at the beginning, so I hope to see some progress in the end (no sign of this yet).

    Good luck to everyone else that has joined in. Hopefully we can make it to the end of the 30 days!

    Yep you should take a day off anyhow. And try to be easy with the squats and lunges as well, bad for the knees too. Good luck 💪🤗
  • NuAnderson
    NuAnderson Posts: 41 Member
    I took day off yesterday and decided to be a total couch potato 🥱📺 but woke up with more power and finished day 8 level 1
    I started to see those 6 packs and was very happy
  • katylil
    katylil Posts: 223 Member
    edited April 2020
    Good work everyone!!

    I completed Day 2 yesterday, along with an early morning hour-long walk in the park (we're still allowed out to exercise in the UK), and 15 minutes of ballet exercises. Achey and tired today, but I'm aiming to do my walk on my lunchbreak, and then 30DS later this afternoon (I like to do it after work!).
  • atowan
    atowan Posts: 4 Member
    G'day from land down under (Australia),

    Is it too late to join? What's the shred?
    Cheers,
    Anna
  • MidlifeCrisisFitness
    MidlifeCrisisFitness Posts: 1,106 Member
    Too cold for cardio here. I'm missing my cardio. Yesterday was a maintenance day. 50 Romanian Squats and 100 Elevated pushups with tension band bicep curls. I was pretty close on calories. Within 50.
  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    Aaand I finished day 5. I’m getting better too which is exciting.
  • SweetRollz
    SweetRollz Posts: 35 Member
    Day 6, Level 1 Complete. Endurance is much better strength is worse LOLL, my arms are so sore!!
  • rjhangia
    rjhangia Posts: 14 Member
    I just started this - did day 2 today, along with 1.5 hour of walking my dog. Have started the shred before a few years ago, but always seem to get bored after 1 week. This time if I start losing my motivation, I’m thinking of switching up the levels sooner.
  • MidlifeCrisisFitness
    MidlifeCrisisFitness Posts: 1,106 Member
    Broke through a weight platau today. Yesterday was maintenance squats 50, and Pushups 50. Focus on stability ball pullovers and rear delt tension band pulls. Lots of back and anterior shoulder.
  • rjhangia
    rjhangia Posts: 14 Member
    Did level 1 day 3 today morning, legs are very sore, but the exercises are getting easier
  • SweetRollz
    SweetRollz Posts: 35 Member
    Day 7, Level 1. Complete! Along with 30 mins of step aerobics and taebo! 💆🏾
  • katylil
    katylil Posts: 223 Member
    Happy Friday!

    I ended up skipping Jillian and doing a massive cardio session on Wednesday instead (30 minute aerobic dance video, then 1h walk-jog in the park), and was super achey yesterday so I took it as my rest day.

    Just finished Level 1 Day 3 of 30DS, and it was definitely more of a struggle today, (I finally added in weights to the anterior raises and side lunges and ouch!), but I completed it.

    Hope everyone has a good weekend! :)
  • katylil
    katylil Posts: 223 Member
    rjhangia wrote: »
    I just started this - did day 2 today, along with 1.5 hour of walking my dog. Have started the shred before a few years ago, but always seem to get bored after 1 week. This time if I start losing my motivation, I’m thinking of switching up the levels sooner.

    Definitely switch up sooner if you feel up to it! When my friend and I did it years ago, we moved to Level 2 after 5 days as it got too easy for us, then did Level 2 for 13 days because we found it much harder. Do what works for you!
  • MidlifeCrisisFitness
    MidlifeCrisisFitness Posts: 1,106 Member
    Shred is coming along well. Down 11 lbs since Jan 1st.

    I use a 3 point caliper method so the final # may not 100% accurate but I'm very meticulous so the trend is. 15% bodyfat Jan 1st 9% this morning.

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    Yesterday hit rear delts with tension band pulls. Lots of them. Also stability ball Pullovers for Traps and abs.

    Maint elevated pushups 60, Romanian Deadlifts dumbbell style 50 with eccentric overload.

    Added tension band bicep curls for good measure.
  • SweetRollz
    SweetRollz Posts: 35 Member
    edited April 2020
    Day 8, Level 1. Complete.. Just when I thought it was getting easier it tortured me lol 🤦🏾