30 Day Shred Buddy?
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Erica, on d3 I felt awful afterwards, so I don't know how I managed this am to do so much- I think part of it comes from becoming familiar with the circuits, and with the plank exercises, I would rather do fewer slower than do the modified ones at speed- I really didn't think I was working hard enough on them!
Ruby, I only rest from the shred on a Saturday, so am almost doing it every day! And that wasn't intentional, but now I've done it twice, its stuck! (I think I make up for it on a tuesday when I shred, walk to zumba & back and do a 1hr zumba class!)
God tomorrow is gonna be mental!0 -
@becka, i believe on the TV show "the biggest loser" they make the contestants (near the end of the series) wear the weight they've lost and shed it at certain milestones along a run. When the finish its interesting to hear about how hard it was and "how did they walk around like that"- but again these are masssive amounts of weight loss- but i think i understand what your saying! Congrats:)
wasn't able to shred today but did stay under my calorie goal- so at least thats something positive!
stay well everyone!!0 -
Oh that's right Jojo- I remember now! I don't think I'll go as far as popping my weights into my handbag and carrying them around for a day just to 'remind' myself!
Right, got 1/2 way through now! 15 day countdown starts HERE!
I have a dilemma though...on a Tuesday I've been shredding when I've been a few days into the level (L1 I was about 8 days in and L2 5 days in) and then going to my zumba class, feeling as though I had enough energy to do both...all has been good so far. But by my reckoning, I shall finish my 10th day of L2 on Monday, meaning I'll be starting the new scary level on Tuesday (my zumba day). Not too sure that's a good idea...
So my options are:
Shred L3 on Tues and miss zumba
Don't have a rest day on Saturday, finish L2 on Sunday, then rest from the shred on Tuesday, but go to zumba
Do an extra day of L2 on Tuesday, go to zumba and start L3 on Wed.
Carry on as planned, if I feel up to zumba after L3, do it
I know ultimately, it won't make a lot of difference, I just like to have it planned!
Keep shreddin' every1!
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Can I join in? I'm on level 1 day 5 today, and I'm really enjoying it. Looking forward to starting level 2 next week, though from what I'm reading here I'm prepared for it to be a challenge! I've never done any kind of fitness DVD before, and I like it a lot more than I thought I would. Hopefully it will help me to shift the last couple of pounds and tone up
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Ive just purchased this DVD... can't wait to start it, the results look amazing.0
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Just finished Day 11 and i found my first time on level 2 ok, it was tough but i think give me a few days and it will be ok.
I was dreading it today as it was after my 5k run but actually both felt strong and now i only have 19 days left, racing towards the half way point now 0 -
managed to get in L2D2 this morning! Yep, I feel more of a burn than Level 1 for sure!!! Still unsure of my accurate calorie burn since i have no HRM.
The last circuit does kill the arms!! Need to practice more on those b/c I need to build up my shoulder/arm strength for volleyball too!!
Already feeling the difference in my legs and abs. Even wearing jeans- I feel like my thighs aren't jiggling around- they feel hard!! Also, tightened the belt 1 hole & even close to being on 2 holes down!! WHOOT WHOOT!!
later:)0 -
I havent shredded all weekend because i've been at my sisters and under the weather, im annoyed with myselfthough because i should be halfway through by now but am instead, 5 days behind. boo!
Anyway,im starting level2tomorrow and am determined to have a good rest of the week so i'll let you know how i go!0 -
Day 1 Level 2 - im not quite so cocky now! really struggled with the plank style exercises! fingers crossed it all gets better in a few days!0
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@foreverlyn, have replied to your status!
Just done L2D6, was really unmotivated to start it this morning, but think it was my best L2 workout yet! Really fluffed on the plank twists at the end though - fell into a very undignified heap on the floor, head in towel, groaning, whilst I could hear Jillian shouting "give me three more..." Noooooooo!!!!!
Tomorrow, I'm doing my measurements etc, so I'll see if there's been any difference! I have to say I was unimpressed when I put my jeans on yesterday - I had to LOOSEN the belt -aarrrgghhhh!! Then I realised it was because they were sitting lower on my hips and not near my waist! So that's ok then...
13 more shreds...0 -
L2D7 done! I think TODAY was my best L2 workout so far! I managed to do more consecutive plank moves before resting, although still ended up in a heap at end of the plank twists at the end! Don't think I'll be ready to move on to L3 in 3 days...think I might do a couple more L2 first.
Did my measurements and had lost 1cm on hips & waist, 1cm on one thigh and 0.5 cm on the other, so it's still toning me! Can't remember what I've lost overall, will check at the end!0 -
So I did Day 12 yesterday - was fine.
Then today Day 13 and my 5k run - OUCH!!!!
My legs were aching from yesterdays shred but i managed to finish my run and then did Day 13.
I am finding Level 2 ok and I feel much better after each workout which is motivating me. I was so close to having a rest day though but still going strong.
Hope you are all doing ok!
I can't wait to weigh myself and take my measurements on Sunday.0 -
Best of luck with that Ruby!
Glad you're finding L2 ok, I'm still finding it a bit of a struggle, but some parts are coming easier - not sure how ready I feel to move on to L3!
Impressed you ran afterwards though!0 -
Im about to L2 D3 - not enjoying level 2 at ALL. think my upper body strength is just not up to scratch but im determined not to give up! Im not going away this weekend so i have no excuse!
Its those jumpingpush up things that get me, i make a huge noise and get even get my feet off the ground!
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Best of luck with that Ruby!
Glad you're finding L2 ok, I'm still finding it a bit of a struggle, but some parts are coming easier - not sure how ready I feel to move on to L3!
Impressed you ran afterwards though!
I'm mostly doing the modified versions at the moment i think that's why i find it ok, i have a neck injury so have to be careful with any planks or i put my neck out again.0 -
That seems sensible if you have a neck injury.
I've just done L2D8 - 2more to go and then I see about moving it up a level! I'm going to stick with my 'rest' day tomorrow (only resting from shredding) and watch L3 on Monday after I've done my 10 days. Some people on these forums have said that L3 isn't as much of a step up from L2 as L2 was from L1, so I'm hoping that's the case!
@foreverlyn - there's definitely been more grunting this level!! For me it's been on those oblque ab moves with the handweights! Can only get my legs to go 1/2 way back down...boy!0 -
L2D5 done! This is the longest I've ever kept up with this video. I am determined to make through 10 days of each level.
@Becka- it's encouraging you are losing cm's. Makes me want to take my measurments. Maybe tomorrow morning.
I'm also home all weekend and already took a rest day this week so I am going to try to do it both days. I ordered ripped in 30 to so I am going to take a look at that video too. Hopefully I'll be ready to start that one after this one. I can't wait to be on level 3. Level 2 is just not fun for me. I do think it's getting easier and I was able to make it through the whole second cardio session without stopping. So that's a plus But the plank moves are a killer. I do the modified plank jumps cause they make my knees hurt and I do the plank jacks but not as many as Natalie. She's fast!!! I can definetly feel the plank jacks in my legs.
Have a great weekend everyone! Hopefully it's nice where you are...it's snowing again here.:frown:0 -
Level 2 Day 1 was a FAIL.... I am going back to level 1. I can't do the plank position, so I can't do half the workout. I will just continue to build up strength in Level 1 and then try level 2 again later! I had to at least try and see if I could do it. So tommorrow will be Level 1 Day 11. Anybody else sticking with Level 1 for longer than 10 days?0
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@ Erica - cant believe you still get snow! We got snow over here for about a month and the whole country went to a standstill, its lovely and sunny now! Im walking around with a shortsleeved jacket on! Crazy how different it is!
@atucker_mom - the plank movers are SO hard. i was so smug doing level 1 because i really enjoyed it and found it easy but i am finding it really difficult! i am L2 D3 and have just managed to do a push up. But i mean literally, i went down 5cms and i thought i was getting stronger. pride before a fall i guess! (i have carpet burned both my knees again!)
Im not shredding today, just walking to a friends house and back, i waitressed and work was hectic. i have jelly arms!0 -
I used the shred for a few weeks last year, then I got out of using it. I did level 1 and 2 great, 3 was quite the killer.
I'm doing it again - level 1- 5 times out of 6 days so far, I missed yesterday due to a migraine, will pick back up today and do level 1 for the next five days - maybe take a day off then get into level 2.
I'm with ya guys - it's a killer, I'm alright on level 1, a couple moves are challenging but I'm confident when it's level 2 time I'll be ready again. good luck to everyone!0 -
@becka - well done on losing on the measurements that's encouraging.
I just finished Day 15 (level 2) i feel better once i've done it and today i did it straight after my 5k run again and ouch my legs were feeling it.
Half way now - only 15 days to go
Still haven't had a rest day but i cant stop or else i dont think i will keep going.0 -
Took wednesday & thursday off- but made myself do it Friday morning. I'm mad at myself for taking to days off like that. Took today off but did get in a 5K!
Sounds like everyone is staying on track!! Level 2 is a tough one- gotta stay inspired by everyone and not fall off track again!!
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekends:) :happy:0 -
i just finished level 1 but not sure how to apply this to my exercise...ANYONE???0
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i just finished level 1 but not sure how to apply this to my exercise...ANYONE???
Do you mean how to log it? I log it as 20 mins circuit trainin, i try not to count to the warm up. Think im a sceptic, cant believe i can burn that many cals doing such a short workout and i;d rather underestimate than over estimate!
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I have just finished Day 16 (lvl 2) it's getting easier now and i learnt today that if i keep my feet together during the v' moves im ok with them.
I log mine as 30 Day shred cardio and according to my heart rate monitor i burnt 182 cals during level 1 and 225 during level 2, but this is obviously taken from my own weight and heart rate it would differ for everyone.
Only 14 days to go !!!
On a side note the scale hasn't moved this week - disappointing - im hoping to catch up again next week with a loss0 -
Dd L2D9 today. Not sure I'm ready to move on yet, so will do 2moro then watch L3...if I'm not too scared, will give it a go!
Kinda enjoying it more now- I know a couple of people don't...hope it comes, exercising sucks when thers no enjoyment! Did ALL the plank twists- well did them 4the full minute! My arms wer shaking n I was begging 4jillian to b saying "give me 3more.."! On a negative couldn't do ne of the last strength circuit wiv my weights! Dur :-(
Not lost any weight this wk either, but taking much from my tape measure results on thurs!
Am finding my overall strength is improving- no way I cdve done 2hrs gardening 2days in a row before!!0 -
I did L2 D4 today - started this morning and just thought noooo way can i do this! i felt miserable so i stopped and then powered through it with my boyfriends help this afternoon. Felt much better about it. decided its all in the mind and i need to be much more cheerful! That was todays breakthrough!
Anyone had any breakthroughs today or this week?0 -
yes, thank you very much.0
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I took a break yesterday so really need to get back on it today, I'm on L1 day 9. My weight stayed the same this week but I took some measurements yesterday and I've lost another half an inch from pretty much everywhere in the last two weeks so something's working!0
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@stacy- that feels great with tape measure! I haven't lost weight this week, but lost a cm everywhere!
Did L2D10...woohoo! Was really tough cos I did zumba for wii first (why?!!), but managed it altho my muscles were screaming!
Watched L3... Oh my dear God! Gonna give it a go after my zumba class tmz...if I can't get thru I'll go back to L2 for another couple of days....watch this space!
Happy shredding folks!0
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