30 Day Shred and Nordic Skiing
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Day 16 done!
MITM, I read in Horror, awe and fascination at what is to come in Section 3. I am quite looking forward to it. I hated 1 so much anything has to be better!! I do however wonder if I would dislike 1 so much now that I am a little fitter? I think most of it was my body screaming to stop as it hadn't suffered exercise "abuse" like that for many years :happy: There is a good picture of a lady's back in the success stories today, which mirrors your statement. Like yourself I don't look at myself from the back. I decided against buying the Ripped in 30 as I am having the 6 minute workout plus Jillians yoga workout. (and Darcy's pilates!) for Christmas. If you are all going to be "ripped" though I will certainly join in. I will probably have to catch up when I return from the UK as I am going home for about a month in Feb/march.
I am finding the elbow support seems to be helping, It's a bit of a wrestle to get it on and off but hopefully worth it. I tried to buy yoga gloves off Amazon but they don't deliver them or yoga socks to SG. So I am going to buy some exercise gloves in a sports shop here and see if they work. I wondered if anyone else of us has the same experience of hands slipping on the yoga mat? I have to use the mat on top of a thick rug and do all my workout on that, otherwise I can picture the chandelier of the ceiling below swinging with all the jumping around I am doing at my weight! :laugh:
Our new DVD remote also works the CD player!! I found out earlier as I pressed play to start the 2nd workout, the dulcet tones of Our Michael started singing "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!"
So I had Jillian in front of me and Michael surrounding me . It had me in hysterics. I had to unplug the CD player. It's strange as they aren't even the same brand.
Happy Shredding Fellow shredders
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Afternoon Shredders,
No shredding again for me today as I feel awful. See post on other thread.
Go MITM and BM! Well done on your shreds. BM, I am quite taken with the idea of doing the shred to Michael Buble and might try it. Need to get his album first though. It is playing everywhere at the moment. Re yoga mat, I don't slip on mine at all as it isn't in the least bit slippy. Before I bought it, I borrowed one from a friend and that one was a bit slippy so I suppose it depends what they are made of. Hope the gloves work.
MITM, we fly to Australia on 6 January and get back on 6 February. I'm up for starting Ripped in 30 sometime after that. I think 10 Feb is a Monday. I don't know when half term is if you are planning to come to UK so why don't you think about it and find a time that suits you to start as I'm fairly flexible (hyblyg - new word learned in Welsh last night meaning flexible, pronounced hublig).
Right, going back to bed.
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Evening Shredders!
Day 24 tick!
Thank you BM I was having second thoughts this morning until inspired by your post!
LMV - did you by any chance measure the length of your arms before starting level 3 as I'm sure mine have got longer since holding dumb weights for jumping jacks and butt kicks!!!
I am going to be in England for half term so perhaps we could start the ripping, correction ribbing on my return so I can eat my Easter egg guilt free!!
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Oh my, oh my, oh my - I need new glasses I really thought that DVD was ribbed - what was I thinking showing your ribs off to their best!! How stupid of me - ripped as in the lovely Jillian ripping us to shreds! This is what happens to your brain when you do jumping jacks and butt kicks with hand weights I obviously hit myself at some point.... Goodnight Shredders!0
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Day 17 Done!
3 more and I am on to the "biggy". A tad apprehensive as I am doing OK now with level 2. I am still shaking and nauseous after it, but an improvement on level one when I just wanted lie down and stay there after doing it!
MITM, I had to giggle at your "ribbed". It is so like something I would say too. You only have 6 more to do now will definitely be shredded by Christmas. Well done! x x
I don't know if my mat is "slippy" it's a Reebok one and the store assistant did say it was non-slip. I only seem to slip towards the end of the workout when even my palms are "glowing". Is this normal, or should I just buy a different mat? Advice appreciated, as really can't be without one. x x
Am off to write on the other site now where I noticed us crackers are dropping like flies with the lurgy.
Happy shredding (Only if you are well enough!)
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Morning Shredders,
Day 28 - done!!
I am feeling much better today so did the shred as I can't bear the thought of not doing something about those excess lbs. It wasn't too bad except that I loathe it.
MITM - I am indeed using my 2kg weights throughout now and haven't managed to knock myself out in the jumping jacks, but that's only because I simply can't lift my arms that high!
BM, re your mat, if it's only slippy towards the end when your hands get warm, then keep a towel by your mat so you can wipe your hands. The same thing would probably happen on any other mat I suspect.
Bracken - look after yourself, we can help each through this lean spell while we are not feeling top notch
So, we all need to get set to rip in time for Easter - can't wait!!
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Morning Shredders!
Day 29 - done!!
Only one more day to go. I feel ecstatic that the torture is nearly over!! Today I went back and did level 2 and I was surprised at how much easier it was after 8 days of doing level 3. I gritted my teeth and got through nearly all f it with Natalie. Had to put my weights down for the v raises at the end and my jumps were a mixture of double and single, but I threw myself into the rest of it because it was THE LAST TIME!! Absolutely trembling now, I think level 2 is the worst for having the shakes after but going to sit down and watch Saturday Kitchen to recover. The husband has brought me a large glass of water as I'm too weak to get my own!!
Tomorrow or Monday I am going to do level 1 to see how much I have progressed and then, it's back to the lovely Rosemary although I may dig out that other Jillian DVD and do one or two of her circuits as well. We'll see.
Bracken - really pleased to read on the other thread that you managed to get some exercise in yesterday. Well done, tremendous effort, it really is hard when you are under the weather. I hope the predicted snow storm isn't too bad.
BM, PB and MITM - keep shredding!!
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Morning Shredders!
Whoop, whoop!!
Day 30 done and I'm shredded!!! I can't believe I've got through it. I'm mighty relieved that it is over for another year. It's horrible and I really don't enjoy it, but it does work. I'll do my measurements later and see if I've managed to lose any more inches. I did level 1 today which was much easier than 30 shreds ago!
Hope you other shredders are still going. It's turned ominously quiet on here!
Keep shredding
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Just a brief pop-in here today and regrettably was not able to exercise today and as it is past 7p.m. Unlikely to start today. But I did add .30 mile yesterday after posting which was a mental victory if not a huge exercise victory. Still feeling a bit under the weather but improving.
Well done, LMV in finishing the Shred. You are indeed a finisher as you talked about. BM, you are still doing an amazing job.
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Day 18 done.
I found it difficult to do today as I had lost my shredding mojo. Had 3 days off as wasn't feeling too good. Nothing really wrong but lethargic and a bit headachy. Back to it now though, so hoping to start level 3 at the end of the week.
LMV, you are a star and my hero. To hate the shred as much as you then continue to the end is awe inspiring. However I don't think we will wait a year to do it again(!!). I think we should bring it out of the cupboard every few months.
Please post your stats when you have them, I need all the inspiration I can get, lol x x
Bracken, hope you will soon be fully recovered, it is admirable you are still exercising when you don't feel 100% but please look after yourself. Hope your little "sugar junkie" is back to normal bless her! x x
MITM, where are you? PB hope all is well with you too
20 hours before I get to have all the fun of the shred again,
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Hi Bailey
I'm back! Long post on Lets Get Started thread which I won't repeat here! Have given up on the shred for now but will start in the New Year. Will also be heading back into the Gym and swimming. Have been misbehaving badly. Only good thing is I've had a couple of good walks and some lovely rides on Harley (see other post).
Well done to all of you who have stuck with the shred - you have my utmost respect! I will do it I promise.
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Evening Shredders,
Go BM, keep it up and be a finisher! I've been to Cardiff today for final Christmas shopping and my on and off cold has definitely broken now - my nose won't stop running and I've been sneezing all day. Will try and do my measurements tomorrow morning to spur you on. I'm not sure I've lost much more than when I was half way but I feel better despite the cold. Weighed in and have still only lost one of the three I put on last week, but at least it's one off.
PB - really pleased to gear you sounding a bit perkier.
Bracken - I hope your visit to the doctor went well, thinking of you
Off to bed with a Beechams and hoping I feel better tomorrow
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Morning Shredders,
BM - here's the final reckoning
Top of bust - .5"
Full bust - 1.5"
Under bust - 1.5"
Natural waist - 2"
Belly button - 2.25"
Biggest belly - 4"
Hips 1.5"
Thigh - .5" each
Mid thigh - .5" each
Above knee - .5 each
Knee - .25" each
Calf - .5" each
Ankle - same
Bicep - 1.5 each
Really, really pleased with that. Hope it inspires you to carry on BM. Still full of cold so not exercising today, but will carry on when I feel better so I don't undo all the good work
Keep shredding
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Wow LMV!! Fabulous statistics. Hope I can achieve even half of that! It's a very difficult time of year to shred don't you think? Even though the results are brilliant for Party dresses, there are so many distractions and coughs/colds it seems like an uphill task from the off!. I expect you are so relieved to have finished it. Are you going to do it a few times before your hols or just relax and enjoy your time before you set off? Hope you will soon be back to yourself health wise too x x x
I completed day 19 earlier and had just finished when the storm siren went off, so I had to take the dog for a quick walk on very wobbly legs. Fortunately we did not get wet but it is raining with a vengeance now and a very noisy storm!
I thought you might smile at my latest purchase!! I have bought a Parka from Hobbs, it is also being delivered here. I wonder just how many winter coats they deliver to these tropics!
I bought it to wear when I get off the plane in the UK. It is always such a shock to feel the cold (even though I LOVE it) and then quite a walk to pick up the rental car, so that is my new purchase to hopefully stop me having a chest infection this time home. OH thought I was crackers asking for a long cashmere cardi for Christmas (Hobbs again, to travel in! lol x) Haven't broke it to him yet a Parka is on it's way! I ordered a size 16 in both so hopefully they will fit, if not I have til February to lose the inches. Might just be shredding again!!
Have to wrap a few presents now, So take care of yourself. Plenty of fluids and wrap up warm in the cold!
Bracken, Hope you are much better too. x x
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Morning Shredders!
Bracken - I'm so pleased you can see my halo shining brightly!!!
Yes Shredders, I have been exercising and I am still on target to complete the dreaded 30 day Shred this Friday!! I might not reach my target weight but I do have a more slimmer, trimmer, toned figure than I had when I was last at target, which surely is the whole point of losing weight - it's not about a number on the scales that only you see and know but all about how you look and feel!
LMV - I hope you are on the road to a full recovery. Congratulations on your stats and I hope you're back in your Christmas Cracker dress.
BM - funny when I come to England I'm the complete opposite, I think how mild it is! And I have to break this to you gently but LMV has probably thrown her DVD into the sea now she has completed!!
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I was halfway through a post on here and got sidetracked on the Hobbs site looking for BM's cardi. By the time
I came back my post had disappeared lol. Is it the Izzy cardi BM? Good idea for something nice and soft to travel in. May go for one myself - what colour did you pick? I fancy the red, but oatmeal may be more practical!! It would make a good Christmas present from my Mum and Dad!
Well done all of you shredders. May do a shred tomorrow in honour of MITM finishing and BM finishing level 2. Come on girls, you can do it. MITM, you are right, the number on the scales is only a number and says nothing about how we look which is much more important. I can indeed get into my Cracker dress and may wear it for the Strictly final on Saturday as we have some friends coming round and are glamming up for the event. Sequins is definitely the order of the evening!
Right, time for sleep, keep shredding girls, you know it is worth the pain!!
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Hello Shredders - well done all of you. MITM you must be so proud of yourself - what an achievement. I'm afraid this has probably been the most indulgent run up to the Christmas season I've had in years - but it has been fun! Safe juourney to those of you who are travelling 'home' for the holidays. I will be on the road for the next few days but will be home again by Monday afternoon. House looks a bit of a tip but it will all be alright in the end. Am looking forward to a ride on Wednesday morning - after Breakfast and before lunch.
Good night last night - but I really must stop drinking, it doesn't suit me. I was awake again much too early. Need to put sausage rolls in the oven and get them ready to take to work for the Secret Santa today. Last day at work then I get to take a week off - really need to have that time off I think. Once the holiday season is over it will be time to really focus again and not be distracted so that I can get the last 20lbs off. Will be looking to do the 30 day shred as an antidote to all this indulgence at least....
Take care all and if I don't get time to speak to you before - Happy Christmas!
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Hi All, no shred again for me today, I have a 'Picky scratchy" throat and such a headache. It is neither here nor there really. Not enough to say I have a cold or feel ill. But enough to make me feel exhausted and more than a bit sorry for myself! So I remain on day 19 and just itching to see the back of level 2. Still have a few days before Christmas so should at least have started level 3 before the "big day".
LMV, yes it is the Izzy cardi. I too liked the red, I also have an oatmeal-ish colour so I plumped for the grey. I figured I would get more wear out of the grey than the red. If your parents are buying it for you for Christmas there is free next day delivery on at the moment, so you know you will have it in plenty of time for your Hols. (NO, I'm not on commission! lol x x) My Parka has arrived and is so warm, and whoo hoo, it fits! I had to put the air conditioning on to really cold (18c, that's as low as it goes!) and then try the coat. I would have keeled over if I had tried it on in this heat It is a lovely quality coat, the pics don't really do it justice. (Floral Parka). I bought a dress today, along with a polo neck, but these are being delivered to the Welsh home ready for February. So I definitely have to keep shredding or ripping (or something!) after Christmas.
Hope I can report day 20 done tomorrow, I have a cut and colour booked for 3pm tomorrow on the busiest street in the city. What was I thinking? So I may have to save any energy I have for that!
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Shredders - I have been completely shredded!!
Days 29 & 30 completed! Yes! I know what it is I like best about level 3 - the music because the beat is fast it seems to go quicker. And it was a delight when Jillian says at the end 'see you tomorrow' I got to shout back 'oh no you won't!' There will be no more shredding from me for 2013!!
BM - 2014 probably 6th January (as LMV is flying off to Australia) will see me attempting to 'banish the fat' with Jillian. And no doubt I'll be thinking of LMV constantly as she didn't 'take' to one of the girls featured!!!! So I hope you will be joining me.
BRACKEN - you've gone quiet on us. I hope you got to your medical appointment okay and that everything is in order and that Nellie is alright?
PB - The daughter is bringing her hiking boots 'home' with her, so although I may not be shredding for the next fortnight I've a feeling I'm going to be doing a fair bit of Nordic walking instead!
LMV - did you shred today?!! Yesterday I had to arrange my 'shred' around the chimney man coming... Still at least I'm all ready for Father Christmas now!
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Hello all. It has been an uphill battle recently but I am still trying to hang in. I'll try to post on the Started thread and keep this a bit short but I do want to congratulate all on hanging in and making some significant achievements. LMV, your measurements are a real testament to the power of the Shred- well done indeed and so nice you can wear your Cracker dress. MITM, since it is now Friday p.m. here I am sure you have also completed the Shred and from what you say you have also reaped the benefits of inches lost.
BM, you are clearly on course despite feeling dragged down and it is great to hear you have already done 19 days of the Shred and are certain to do more before Christmas. PB, glad to hear the riding is working out for you and rather envious to think you will be able to ride on Christmas morn- it always seems particularly special to ride on a holiday or special day. Many years ago on a trip to England, I was able to hire a horse and have a ride on Rotten Row in Hyde Park on my birthday- it was lovely and put me in mind of all the scenes in novels of the 18th or 19th century when ladies were riding there. I've had a difficult time with exercise for the last week with either not feeling well or unexpected commitments. However, today I was quite pleased to do 2 1/2 miles on my treadmill as well as the Nordic track.0 -
Hi Bracken - riding is about the only exercise I'm getting. I agree Christmas morn is a good time to ride. I used to drive a gig with an elderly friend some years ago and we have had some great drives - especially on New Years Day - and of course we always took a flask of coffee (laced with Whisky) and a hip flask of sloe gin in my pocket as well as a few treats (luckily the pony knew the way home). Ah those were the days. Had a bout of D&V last night - no idea why but went to bed at 7.30pm - woke up at 3.00am and read for an hour then was back to sleep - feel much better this morning. Can't imagine what caused it other than a reaction to finishing work (on a slightly sour note) and feeling quite down again. Oh well. Feeling much better this morning and am off on my little odyssey this afternoon. Tidy up and sort out this morning first.
See you all in a couple of days!
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Posted on Started thread so just noting here that I did do 2 1/2 miles on treadmill though was not able to get to the Nordic track today.0
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Hello Shredders,
Well I am on a short shred programme in a bid to keep up my fitness levels before I go on holiday. So I'm doing the 7 day shred!
Day 1 done!
Went back to level 1 and managed it all with my 2 kg weights apart from the anterior raises at the end. Had to put my weights down for the second repetition, it was just too much for me! I get on absolutely fine with the level 1 cardio now and am kicking my own butt along with Natalie.
Hope you will all be getting back into exercising ways with me soon.
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Certainly will LMV. Went to the gym this morning. 20 mins on bike; 20 mins on cross trainer and some weights. Felt reasonably happy with my fitness levels despite lack of exercise in recent days. Happy thought to be getting back on the straight and narrow. Just finishing off all the Christmas goodies (still far too much chocolate laying around - not to mention the cheese).
All in all, I've had a lovely Christmas and will be back at work on Monday. Mum and Dad are going home on New Years Day and then its back to normal. Just arranged a ride on New Years Day - yippee! Harley has been hunting today so he will be tired tomorrow so no ride tomorrow.
May have to eat some cheese and biscuits though now as I feel quite hungry. (left over veg and smoked haddock (grilled) for lunch - followed by left over Christmas pudding and brandy butter.
I hope everyone else is doing OK and getting ready to focus. starting 30 day shred on NY Day........
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Hello PB,
Great to hear that you had a good Christmas and are already breaking yourself gently back in to exercise ready for the 30 DS.
Day 2 - done!
I was surprised to find that my muscles were aching slightly yesterday - how quickly we regress! I probably went 10 days without exercising properly and that's the result!! Looking at my schedule over the next week (husband's birthday, trip to a spa and a zillion pre holiday things to do), I'm thinking 7 shreds may be a little ambitious but I'll try and do as many as I can.
Weigh in for me tomorrow where I'll find out for sure what damage I've done during the festivities!
Be good Shredders!
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LMV,
I admire you greatly for shredding again! Even if you think 7 days of shred is a bit ambitious, it is a fabulous mindset to want to do it. In fact I think shredding helped my mental health enormously as well as physically. If you only fit a couple in I am sure you will benefit. Are you all packed and ready for your Holiday? I am pleased you and your Mum liked the cardi's. I love mine too! I have worn it around the apartment but had to put the air con to it's lowest to try it! Are you flying direct to OZ? If you are having a stopover here, I would be happy to offer any advice or places to visit etc. Or if you had a spare hour to meet for coffee/wine? Anyhow I suppose you will have your itinerary all set so I hope you have an amazing time .
Bracken, I sincerely hope all is well there with you and Nellie. I watch the news regularly and actively look out for your area. It has been hit so hard, please take good care of you both. x x
PB, good for you for having a great time over Christmas and then just "cracking" on to shred. I will be joining you but will start next Monday. I am going to go back to day 15/16 and start from there!
LMV. hope you, your daughter and family are having a magical Christmas. I expect it is all the more special to have Christmas with her now. Have fun over the New year too! x x
New8/Saffy Hope you are having a great Christmas too.x x
So sorry, I have just realised I wrote all this general "stuff" on the Shred site. It does contain a little bit about the Shred so I hope all will be forgiven! :blushing:
Wishing you all a Happy eve of New Year's Eve(!)
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Just a quick note to summarize exercise post-Christmas. Boxing day- treadmill almost three miles. (Followed by 3 days of no exercise!) Monday and Tuesday 2 miles on treadmill. Wed. (New Year's day) 2 1/2 mile treadmill, Nordic track (finally again).0
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well done Bracken - not shredded after all today as Susie turned up - supper wasn't too bad except for the wine and the chocolates......0
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Well done to everyone for exercising over the Christmas period, I'm hanging my head in shame as the only exercise I've done (aside from snow clearing) is excessive amounts of jaw movement... I'll say no more but I will be back hopefully on Sunday when I will become a SHREDDER once more!!0
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Another quick note for today's exercise: treadmill 2 1/2 miles, Nordic track session.0
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