Beginners 30 Day Shred Challenge starts 4/17--CLOSED

moxleymama6

Afasnatch,
I've had a gain as well..almost a pound. I'm just going to keep plugging away and hope the scale will stop being so stubborn. I'm trying some calorie cycling to see if I can jump start another loss. I think I was staying so close to 1200calories for so many weeks that my body's hit a stall.

moxleymama6

Afasnatch,
I've had a gain as well..almost a pound. I'm just going to keep plugging away and hope the scale will stop being so stubborn. I'm trying some calorie cycling to see if I can jump start another loss. I think I was staying so close to 1200calories for so many weeks that my body's hit a stall.

wanna_be_fit

Afasnacht--I posted my response to your status on your page, but basically I think it is probably your sodium. When I have a big sodium day it takes at least 2-3 days to get all the retained water away. That's why I weigh in on Thursday--all the damage from the weekend has resolved by then! Keep plugging away and the scale WILL start to move!! Also, judge by the way your clothes fit and maybe take a look at your measurements.

Day 15 complete--halfway through Level 2!!!! How is everyone doing? Level 2 is still challenging but not killing me, so I think I'm making good progress. Just a few days and then we get to check out Level 3!!!

I was thinking about taking measurements today, but then I decided not to. I don't want to be bummed if nothing has changed much. But on a happy note, I found my storage container with all my skinny clothes in the basement, and I tried some things on and I can get into almost all of them! They're definitely tighter than I would EVER wear out in public, but at least I know I'm close--probably just about 10 pounds away from fitting comfortably into them. Major NSV for me today!!! :bigsmile:

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!!!!!

afasnacht

Afasnacht--I posted my response to your status on your page, but basically I think it is probably your sodium. When I have a big sodium day it takes at least 2-3 days to get all the retained water away. That's why I weigh in on Thursday--all the damage from the weekend has resolved by then! Keep plugging away and the scale WILL start to move!! Also, judge by the way your clothes fit and maybe take a look at your measurements.

Day 15 complete--halfway through Level 2!!!! How is everyone doing? Level 2 is still challenging but not killing me, so I think I'm making good progress. Just a few days and then we get to check out Level 3!!!

I was thinking about taking measurements today, but then I decided not to. I don't want to be bummed if nothing has changed much. But on a happy note, I found my storage container with all my skinny clothes in the basement, and I tried some things on and I can get into almost all of them! They're definitely tighter than I would EVER wear out in public, but at least I know I'm close--probably just about 10 pounds away from fitting comfortably into them. Major NSV for me today!!! :bigsmile:

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!!!!!

Thanks so much! I will take that into consideration as I just added the sodium category to my things I see in my diary, so maybe that is the problem! Hopefully by trying to eat more fresh items my sodium intake will be lower! Thanks again for the great advice!

sweetage123

Just checking in to make it known that I'm still with ya I didn't actually do the shred this weekend but I did do separate cardio along with the No More Trouble Zones video and I'm fairly sore from that, so I don't think its going to affect my progress.

Back to the Shred tomorrow though!!

Better_Balance_2011

Hello all. So I was bad yesterday and did not shred. I was totally committed to doing it every day, but yesterday it just didn't happen. Friday I did my shred and got a run in before our company came. Saturday I woke up and (slightly hungover and reluctantly) shredded while my husband and a friend in from out of town went and got coffee. I had every intention yesterday of doing it, but we had an early tee time (so did not shred before) that turned into meeting friends for lunch, and then they came over for some Spades, and then it was about 9pm and my allergies are acting up and all I wanted to do was watch DVR'd American Idol, so that's what I did. Apparently I burned about 800+ calories playing 18 holes of golf, so I figured I at least got a good burn in. And I'm sore from that today also. But I will be shredding tonight regarldess that I feel like crap. I'm also looking to get some running in this week as well; need to ramp up my cardio. I'm hoping for a pound loss this week since I was up 0.5 last week.

Heather that's awesome about your skinny clothes! I put on a skirt and some shorts from last summer and they are a little loose on me so I was happy about that. Also had one of my BFFs that she can tell in my face I've lost weight. Yay!

Everyone have a great week!

tbrown5

Hi everyone! Is it just me or does Level 2 seem to be getting harder? I am still so sore the next time I go to do it (my arms and butt) that it affects the way I am do it. I can see the results of it but by this time in Level 1, I was ready to move on.

A friend of mine (who has previously completed the shred) told me not to be surprised if the scale went up a little or stayed the same during Level 2 and not to get frustrated that it would eventually come off. That seems to be my case because I lost 4 pounds over the weekend, after nothing last week. I am hopeful it will remain the same tomorrow for my official weigh-in day.

Heather..congrats on your skinny clothes fitting! That is so exciting!!!

Ashley, no worries!

Hope everyone has a good week!

wanna_be_fit

Heather..congrats on your skinny clothes fitting! That is so exciting!!!

Uh, fitting is a relative term! I can get them on, buttoned and zipped, but I look pretty damn slutty--they're definitely still too snug to be sporting in public!

I noticed that I was more sore today, but yesterday I really focused on being way down in the lunges, squats, etc. Day 16 done, we're over the halfway point!!!! Only 4 more days of Level 2 and then we get to see what Level 3 brings. Has anyone snuck a peek at level 3 yet?

Keep it up ladies, we're doing great!!!!

moxleymama6

We're in tech week for my kids' play here. I'm the assistant director and choreographer so it's crazy busy this week. I shredded at 6:30 am (not my usual routine. I usually prefer the elliptical first thing in the a.m. But doing the shred first made me push a little harder. I didn't have time to do my full 30-45 min on the elliptical but did sneak in a 20 min. walk with my 9 year old. I also ran the theater steps after dinner (Pizza Hut delivered to the theater ugg!)

wanna_be_fit

Woo hoo!!! Day 17 done! I'm getting better at making it through all of the stupid V raises, but Level 2 is still pretty intense for me. Hope I'm ready to move on to Level 3 in just a few days!

Hope everyone is is doing well!!!!

Better_Balance_2011

I was sure that I was going to half *kitten* my workout yesterday b/c I am still feeling pretty rough. I actually feel like I put forth more effort since my body had a day to rest in my laziness. I actaully even felt a little better after doing it, but several hours later was back to being sickly. Wah. I would like to get some cardio in this week too, but we have friends coming over to help with some basement work tonight and my brother-in-law and his son coming tomorrow for dinner. If weather permits I may try to run tomorrow morning before work. It is pouring buckets in KY today (again....) so there was no running this morning. So. Tired. Of. Rain.

moxleymama6

Shredded at 7 this morning. I'm still not doing even half of the exercises full out and all reps....I'll see how I feel in a few days but I may need a few additional days before moving on to Level 3! Anyone else having similar problems. I know I'm probably the old lady in the group (44) lol, so maybe my old body just isn't adapting to change as quickly.

moxleymama6

I was sure that I was going to half *kitten* my workout yesterday b/c I am still feeling pretty rough. I actually feel like I put forth more effort since my body had a day to rest in my laziness. I actaully even felt a little better after doing it, but several hours later was back to being sickly. Wah. I would like to get some cardio in this week too, but we have friends coming over to help with some basement work tonight and my brother-in-law and his son coming tomorrow for dinner. If weather permits I may try to run tomorrow morning before work. It is pouring buckets in KY today (again....) so there was no running this morning. So. Tired. Of. Rain.

It's sunny here today but we have been getting tons of rain as well!! Quite a wet spring. My ducks are loving it...the goats, not so much!

wanna_be_fit

Shredded at 7 this morning. I'm still not doing even half of the exercises full out and all reps....I'll see how I feel in a few days but I may need a few additional days before moving on to Level 3! Anyone else having similar problems. I know I'm probably the old lady in the group (44) lol, so maybe my old body just isn't adapting to change as quickly.

It varies for me by the day. Some days I can sink way down into the lunges/squats, other days I'm a little wimpier. Have you tried lighter weights to get you through all the reps? I had to drop to 3 pound weights for circuit 3.

Day 18 complete for me! Only 2 days left of Level 2 and then we'll get to check out Level 3. I'm kind of nervous and excited!!! Today is my major workout day because I have Zumba tonight. I burned about 225 calories this morning doing the Shred, and I"ll burn at least 500 calories tonight, woo hoo!!!

Better_Balance_2011

I have been using canned pinto beans for the V raises b/c the lightest weights I have are 5 lbs. The past 2 days I have been alternating in my 5 pound dumbells. I can't complete the full second set of plank jacks (I modify about half) and have a hard time with the double jump ropes if I do the triple circle with my arms instead of just one circle. Also hate the plank jumps. They hurt my knees if I jump too far. I do love the plank twists though. I don't mind the military press balance thing if I use lighter weights for the V raises. Again, I have seen improvement since the first day. What will level 3 bring?! Yay for us!

moxleymama6

Shredded early! Still modifying quite a bit. Only got in 10 minutes on the elliptical before I had to leave for the day.

dayzeerock

:-( I TOTALLY popped my knee out doing the Shred this morning...it came completely out of the joint. Now, this is somewhat normal for me, as I have a hypermobility syndrome (my joints dislocate and bend the wrong ways quite frequently), but it still hurt...a lot. I've got ice on it now, but will definitely be modifying from here on out I think...UGH!!!

AND, I've gained 1.2 pounds....seriously?! Maybe it's just a bad week. Hopefully it will get better...

moxleymama6

:-( I TOTALLY popped my knee out doing the Shred this morning...it came completely out of the joint. Now, this is somewhat normal for me, as I have a hypermobility syndrome (my joints dislocate and bend the wrong ways quite frequently), but it still hurt...a lot. I've got ice on it now, but will definitely be modifying from here on out I think...UGH!!!

AND, I've gained 1.2 pounds....seriously?! Maybe it's just a bad week. Hopefully it will get better...

Dayzee. OUCH!! Hope it feels better soon!

moxleymama6

Better Shred today! Did all but 3 anterior delt V raises, tried the plank. Jacks with an actual hopping motion and got through about 2/3 of them. I'm feeling stronger! I'm beginning to see a little definition line at my biceps . AND ..my weight loss is kicking back in. I've lost almost 4 lbs. this week! After my 1 pound gain last week I was feeling discouraged . I started upping my calories on the advice of some MFPals and then came back down to between 1230-1500 for the last few days and Voila...a kick start!

I guess my body is smart. I have to keep it guessing!

wanna_be_fit

Oh, Dayzee, be careful! Sorry about your knee--take it easy and definitely modify the move that hurt you!!

Is everyone still doing well? We're on Day 19, YAAAAYYYYYY!!! Only one more day of Level 2 then we get to check Level 3. Level 3 is going to be interesting for me because I'm going to be on vacation for most of it. I hope that our condo has a DVD player, otherwise I'll be working out to the tiny screen on my netbook!

I usually weigh in on Thursdays, but forgot to this morning so I'll have to do my official weigh in tomorrow. I doubt that I've lost anything because I'm feeling pretty bloated from the lovely TOM. And next week on vacation I know that I'll definitely be less strict with my diet, so I'm not sure I'll get the results that I was hoping for. I'm thinking that I'm going to do Round 2 of the Shred--maybe take a couple weeks off and then restart. Anyone thinking that they might want to go for Round 2? If so, do you think that it would be better to spread it out over 6 weeks, and do M-F Shred, weekends off (with other workouts or rest day)? Any takers???

Hope everyone is doing great. Less than 30 hours until I'm officially on vacation!!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Better_Balance_2011

Sorry about your knee Dayzee. Ouch....

My weigh in day was today and I didn't forget although wish I would have. I am up 2 pounds, which is the most I have gained since starting MFP. I'm pretty certain it's water weight as I was very bloated this morning. I feel like i've had a lot of sodium this week; maybe I should look into that. Anyways, I did not record my weight today. Maybe tomorrow.

Have fun on vaca Heather. Wish we were going too. :frown: I was wondering if you were going to be shredding at the beach. At least it is only 25 minutes. You can squeeze that in before First.

I don't think I'm interested in another round honestly. I have liked it so far and think I am seeing results, but I miss my cardio and I miss the gym. And it's warming up and some days I don't want to spend even 25 of my off work while the sun is still out minutes inside. I'm going to redefine my workouts once this is done and actually incorporate some interval training like this into my workouts. But I will be finishing the 30 days up. I set my goal to get to 128-130 and I will not be making that. I would like to get to 132.

Today is like my Friday because it's Derby weekend! Woo hoo! I leave for a meetingt in an hour and once it's over, it's the weekend for me. Yay!

dayzeerock

I would definitely be up for round 2...count me in! I still have a LONG ways to go!

afasnacht

I would definitely be up for a round 2...I would like to take like a week or 2 off just to switch up my routine and keep my body guessing! I feel like if I do something different for 2 weeks and then come back to 30 DS that would be a good thing! the M-F thing would probably be good for me especially since I will be moving in the next 8-10 weeks!

I'm feeling good this week, ever since I put up my sodium on my diary I've been watching it closely and I've seen a loss...woo hoo! My official weigh in will be tomorrow so I'm hoping for like 2lbs....that would be awesome!

wanna_be_fit

I would definitely be up for a round 2...I would like to take like a week or 2 off just to switch up my routine and keep my body guessing! I feel like if I do something different for 2 weeks and then come back to 30 DS that would be a good thing! the M-F thing would probably be good for me especially since I will be moving in the next 8-10 weeks!

Okay, you're on!!! I think that the last day of this first round is Monday 5/16. Why don't we aim for Round 2 starting Monday 5/30?
Level 1 will be 5/30-6/3 and 6/6-6/20
Level 2 will be 6/13-6/17 and 6/20-6/24
Level 3 will be 6/27-7/1 and 7/4-7/8
*Weekends will be whatever you want to do for exercise or rest day--whatever

Who else wants to give it a second go starting 5/30? :happy:

wanna_be_fit

I would definitely be up for round 2...count me in! I still have a LONG ways to go!

Okay, so it looks like it will be me, Dayzeerock and Afsnacht for round 3. Maybe Tiff will want to join too??? Ashley, I'm not offended that you don't want to go again, I totally get it. And since your my sister I guess I can't be mad at you. I'm definitely planning to add more cardio in with the next round, that's why I'm excited about spreading it out over 6 weeks so we have the weekends to do whatever. And since I Shred at 5:30 in the morning I have plenty of time to get outside after work. :bigsmile:

Can you guys believe that we're already at Day 20?!!! I did the last day of Level 2 this morning, so here I come Level 3 tomorrow!!!! Let's keep this going, just 10 more days until we're done with round one!!

Oh, and I weighed in this morning and it wasn't very impressive--just down 0.2lbs--but at least it is a loss, and given that I was bad last weekend and TOM is here, I can't ask for much more! While I'm on vacation next week I'm going to reset my weight loss goal to 1/2 pound per week, so at least I'll have 250 extra calories to play with each day, giving me a goal of 1500 before my exercise calories. That will probably be a little more feasible than my current starting calorie goal of 1250 per day.

Better_Balance_2011

I may do the shred again....I dunno....ask me at the end of May. Also depend on if I go to Bonnaroo b/c there will be no DVD player there.

I am off work today so shredded first thing this morning. I am so glad Level 2 is over. Think I may go for a longish run today. It's gorgeous here in KY for the Oaks horse races! Everyone have a great weekend. We're 2/3 of the way done. Yay!!!

wanna_be_fit

Good morning fellow shredders!! Day 21 done for me, first day of Level 3 completed! And honestly it wasn't too bad! There is quite a bit of jumping and quite a few plank moves, but fewer exercises with the weights. I had to modify some of the moves but think that they'll get easier with time. I definitely like level 3 more than level 2. Hope everyone else enjoys it!!

moxleymama6

Level 3 wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I can't do the jumping lunge thingies. and only did about 3/4 of the walking push ups. Then I did about 25 min. on the elliptical and jumped on the trampoline with my six year old (which he thought was hilarious! )

I'd be up for another go at the Shred. My 19 year old wants to do Shred with me once her finals are over.

wanna_be_fit

Day 22 done! Day 2 of Level 3 was pretty good! I had to modify the rock star jumps--mainly because I didn't want to wake up the neighbors with my loud jumping. Also, I can't do the full walking push ups and have to do the modified version of that. This level really seems to get my heart rate up. The "strength" moves have so much cardio in them that I think we're getting more bang for our buck.

Alright, 8 days to go and then we'll take a little break before starting round 2. Hope everyone is hanging in there and doing well. Only 8 days until we post our final weight and measurements. And moxleymama--I find it hard to believe that you have a 19 year old daughter--WOW!! You look so young!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies out there!!!

wanna_be_fit

Good morning! Hope everyone had a great weekend! Day 23 conquered! I really am enjoying Level 3 much more than level 2, and I burn about the same number of calories so I think that I'm still getting a pretty good workout. I have do the modified traveling push ups, and I can't do the rock star jumps right now because the condo we're staying in on vacation is on the 2nd floor and I think that might push our downstairs neighbors over the edge because that is some LOUD jumping! Just substituting some quieter jumping jacks for now.

Everyone seems to have been a little M.I.A. over the weekend, but I hope that you're all doing well!! :happy: