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Start 30 day shred tomorrow (5/2)

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  • katemarjoram
    katemarjoram Posts: 203
    Day 10 level 1 done. Today I was struggling not to vomit after being sick and in the emergency room yesterday. Am siting here now on the couch previewing level 2.

    My big news is that today I reached (and actually surpassed) my goal weight.
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Congratulations!

    I finished Level 2 Day 2 tonight. I'm starting to get discouraged because even though I have been dedicated to this as well as getting the elliptical most evenings, I haven't lost any inches and my weight isn't dropping considerably (no more than the usual 1 pound a week). I am not expecting a miracle, but it's been almolst 2 weeks and I was hoping for a bit more.....:indifferent:

    On the positive side, when I was doing some of the cardio exercises tonight, my underwear kept falling down. :embarassed: There must be something happening!
  • alb_photog
    alb_photog Posts: 110 Member
    I started level 3 today.

    I've been doing 30DS along with running 3-4 miles OR 1/2 of workout 1 of 6 week 6 Pack Abs. I've lost 3 lbs, and I do feel like I'm starting to see definition.
  • katemarjoram
    katemarjoram Posts: 203
    Hang in there frats. I was at a plateau for about a month and it only started to shift this week.

    I just did day 1 of level 2. I did level 1 standing on the rug but today it kept bunching up under my feet so I think I might need to do level 2 on the tiles. I found those narrow squats with the v lift at the end really hard. On the upside I burnt 238 calories which is more than I did during any day of level 1.
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Level 2 day 3 done! I find she is really making me sweat at this level. But my knees are hurting a lot less, which is fantastic!
  • alb_photog
    alb_photog Posts: 110 Member
    5 miles and level 3 done. Goodness I'm knackered!
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Level 2 Day four done! I can't remember what they are called, walkout pushups, maybe? I don't care how flexable I become I don't think I will ever be able to get from the pushup back to touching my toes without bending my knees!
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Level 2 Day 5 done!
  • katemarjoram
    katemarjoram Posts: 203
    Level 2 day 4 done. Nearly halfway. Tonight felt a little easier though I still hate those chair squats with the v-fly at the end.
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Level 2 day 4 done. Nearly halfway. Tonight felt a little easier though I still hate those chair squats with the v-fly at the end.
    I can't do those! They rip my knees apart! I find that if I just squat and keep my legs still, and just do the v-lifts it is easier.
  • katemarjoram
    katemarjoram Posts: 203
    Level 2 day 4 done. Nearly halfway. Tonight felt a little easier though I still hate those chair squats with the v-fly at the end.
    I can't do those! They rip my knees apart! I find that if I just squat and keep my legs still, and just do the v-lifts it is easier.

    I might have to try that. I had been doing the combination move but on the second set I've been doing three or four combined squats/v-flies then giving my shoulders a break by doing a straight squat or two before then resuming the combination move.
  • katemarjoram
    katemarjoram Posts: 203
    So today will be day 15 for me (I missed last Wednesday after spending the night in the emergency room).

    I had my boyfriend do a few measurements for me last night because I couldn't wait until day 30. I don't appear to have lost anything off my waist or thighs, though these were probably two of my most toned areas to start with. I have, however, lost 1.5cms (0.6 inch) off my upper arm and 3 cms (1.2 inches) off my hips. Whoop whoop!!!!!
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Fantastic. I took my waist and hips last night and havne't lost anything...:grumble: AND I haven't lost a pound :explode: ...Hopefully I just hit a plateau and will get over it soon!

    BUT, I am happy to hear that you are losing!
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Level 2Day 6 DONE! I am past the 1/2 way mark!!!:bigsmile:
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Level 2 Day 7 DONE!
  • katemarjoram
    katemarjoram Posts: 203
    Level 2 Day 7 DONE!

    Well done frats - 17 days without missing a workout. I am doing my 17th workout today - am thinking I might try and do a double workout on the weekend so I catch up, although with the time zone differences I think we'll end up finishing on the same day providing I don't miss any more days.
  • katemarjoram
    katemarjoram Posts: 203
    Day 7 Level 2 done and I got through without stopping or modifying anything although my second set of v-flies weren't quite at Natalie's standard.

    Previewed Level 3 - it looks intense but I'm keen to start it on Monday.

    I can now definitely feel a change in the shape of my hips and butt.
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Day 8 Level 2 done. Those v lifts are KILLING me!

    The next few days are going to be bad for me. Tomorrow night I have a work thing and I don't know what time I will get home. Friday night I am going to see Bridesmaids:smooched: :bigsmile: and probably won't get home till late. I can get one catch up in Saturday morning, but we are having company for dinner Saturday, so I will probably drink red wine instead of being tortured by Jillian :drinker: Hopefully she will be able to forgive me!

    Level 3 won't be fun after taking all of that time off.......
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    I made it through Day 9 level 2 but I kind of cheated. I didn't get home until 8:30 and I wanted to watch Grey's Anatomy, so O fast forwarded through parts of the strength training...I know it shouldn't count but I counted it anyways!
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    I made it through Day 9 level 2 but I kind of cheated. I didn't get home until 8:30 and I wanted to watch Grey's Anatomy, so O fast forwarded through parts of the strength training...I know it shouldn't count but I counted it anyways!
  • alb_photog
    alb_photog Posts: 110 Member
    I hate the v lifts too.

    Level 3 is super intense. Two days of that in a row, and your core is screaming! I'm actually grunting with the video.
  • katemarjoram
    katemarjoram Posts: 203
    Onto day 10 of level 2 today. Might double up and do the first session of level 3 today so I can fnish it in the 30 days by May 31st (still haven't made back up the day I missed the other week when I was in hospital emerency over night).
  • katemarjoram
    katemarjoram Posts: 203
    Well I did double up today - doing day 10 level 2 and day 1 level 3. Will be interested to see how I pull up tomorrow. Am on schedule to finish the 30 workouts in 30 days on May 31st.
  • alb_photog
    alb_photog Posts: 110 Member
    We're in the home stretch! Hows everyone hanging in there? I take Sunday's as a rest day. Yesterday I did both levels 2 & 3.... great burn!

    Is everyone up to moving on to Ripped in 30 on June 1?
  • katemarjoram
    katemarjoram Posts: 203
    I'm keen to do Ripped In 30 next but am not sure if it is available in Australia yet. Day 22 of 30DS for me today.
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    I have had a fantastic long weekend in Canada...which translates to NO working out for three days and WAY too much eating. I managed to do Day 10 Level 2 this morning, so I should be able to Start Level 3 tonight. I am a little disappointed that I slacked off all weekend, but I am glad that I am getting back into it today...

    I don't have Ripped in 30 yet but I will try to pick it up this week. I am not scheduled to finish 30 DS until June 1, but if iI get the DVD, I will jump in on the 2nd with you!
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Started Level 3 Day 1 tonight. It was hard and the Jump Lunges nearly killed my knees! Hopefilly it will push me hard enough to lose an inch or two!
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Started Level 3 Day 1 tonight. It was hard and the Jump Lunges nearly killed my knees! Hopefilly it will push me hard enough to lose an inch or two!
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    Level 3 Day 2 Done! my knees were really sore tonight, so I took it easier than yesterday. Hopefully they will be feeling better tomorrow so I can picxk it up a bit. The Cardio exercise with the weights (arm rows?) are a killer. My arms just do not want to raise in that position!
  • frats
    frats Posts: 96 Member
    So I finished my workout 2 hours ago and I can't walk right now! my hamstrings are KILLING me! and I can't figure out which exercise did it to me?!?:sad:
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