6/20 30 Day Shred

vintagefool

Last day of Level 2 done - I took yet another break yesterday so that I could rest up and give it my all today. I followed Natalie on every move and pushed my hardest until I felt absolutely demolished. A good sign that my health is returning: after finishing up the work out today, I was tempted to double up and do Level 1 again to see if it's still difficult or not

Then, I fast forwarded through Level 3 to check out what tomorrow's fate will be, and despite fearing for my life, I was delighted to see that at least Jillian has obtained a better sports bra :laugh: I just know I can't quit now! Bring on 10 more days of this madness!

Cella30

Day 29 DONE! I only have one day left...wow! (Well, technically not since I'm going to do another round, but I digress...)

I feel like I saw more changes in my body during level 1 than 2, until I saw the B/A pictures. Level 3 I don't feel like there has been that much change either so I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures again. I'll probably take them tomorrow night. Still not much luck with the weight loss but this week I'm really trying to eat as best I can.

Hope you all are doing great and keeping up with it! Can't wait to see your results as well. :flowerforyou:

shellrae1973

Day 30 Done!. I am going to take a few days off and then I think I wil start doing the shred 3-4 days per week and mix up the levels. I gained a pound this week. I had a few treats over the last week and it was TOM. During the shred I lost a total of 3.6 lbs and 8" overalll. I am happy with the progress and hope to continue to lose another 5lbs to get to my goal!

Cella30

Day 30 Done!. I am going to take a few days off and then I think I wil start doing the shred 3-4 days per week and mix up the levels. I gained a pound this week. I had a few treats over the last week and it was TOM. During the shred I lost a total of 3.6 lbs and 8" overalll. I am happy with the progress and hope to continue to lose another 5lbs to get to my goal!

YAY!!!! Congrats!!! Sounds like your results are awesome, fantastic job! :drinker: :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

Cella30

30 DAY SHRED DONE!!!

Ok, here it is!

To recap:
- I didn't follow any diet restrictions or changes to my normal eating. I ate whatever, whenever.
- I only did the shred – no other supplemental workouts.
- I shredded 30 days straight – 10 at 1, 10 at 2, 10 at 3
- I used 3 lb weights
- I didn't take measurements.

LEVEL 3 STATS:
Beginning weight = 186.0
Ending weight = 185.2

Level 1 = +2 pound weight GAIN
Level 2 = - 0.6 pound weight LOSS
Level 3 = - 0.8 pound weight LOSS

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TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: + 0.6 pound GAIN

vintagefool

Cella - that is absolutely INCREDIBLE :bigsmile: Wow, what a difference only 30 days has made for you. Especially in the stomach area, the awesome arm definition, plus your bum looks smaller and tighter (lol) - that's crazy amazing results, congratulations!! Are you planning on doing another 30 days all the way through now?

On my end, I completed Days 1, 2 and 3 of Level 3 but wasn't able to check into MFP as my internet was down and only had access to the phone app. About to head upstairs and complete Day 4 now, I really wish I hadn't lost my 'before' shots now that I'm getting so near the end

Cella30

Cella - that is absolutely INCREDIBLE :bigsmile: Wow, what a difference only 30 days has made for you. Especially in the stomach area, the awesome arm definition, plus your bum looks smaller and tighter (lol) - that's crazy amazing results, congratulations!! Are you planning on doing another 30 days all the way through now?

On my end, I completed Days 1, 2 and 3 of Level 3 but wasn't able to check into MFP as my internet was down and only had access to the phone app. About to head upstairs and complete Day 4 now, I really wish I hadn't lost my 'before' shots now that I'm getting so near the end

Thanks so much vintagefool! I've got a long way to go, so I am doing another round. In fact, today was my first day except I'm going to alternate levels with days. So do 1 then 2 then 3, rinse, repeat. I started to get a little bored with the same routine after a few days.

But, get this, I went out and bought 5 lb weights and 3 lb ankle weights for my second round. (Crazy, huh?) I did level 1 today and could do just about everything! I struggled so much with it at the beginning and now, with more resistance, I can still do it without feeling like I'm going to die. lol I'm so amazed! Plus, I forgot how much I loved level 1. I got the endorphin high afterwards like I used to. I really didn't have it on 2 & 3, instead I mostly felt nauseous. lol

You are doing fantastic, by the way! I think only 3 of us made it to the end, huh. Well, I'm really proud of us 3 then. :drinker: Such a bummer about the pictures!! I'm so sorry. Have you thought about doing another round too?

jadam6

Hi Everyone,
Just got back from my holidays to find I'm over 3lbs heavier (which isn't surprising!) but feeling much better and back to myself.
Congratulations to Cella and Shellrae on completing the shred, and to Vintagefool - you're nearly there!
I've decided to start from scratch from the beginning tomorrow - I've found the muscle tone I achieved from Level 1 has dwindled away so I think it's best to start over and hopefully the viruses will stay away this time - fingers crossed!

Cella30

Remember after day one of level one and how sore you were? Well, welcome back old friend. :laugh: It's not quite as severe as the first time around but I'm pretty dang sore today! Right in my inner thighs so it's painful to sit on the toilet. I'm a little surprised, I really didn't think it would make me sore again. Jokes on me again, huh Jillian?! lol

I kind of like it... JM is making me crazy!

shellrae1973

Great pictures Cella what a difference 30 days make!!!!!

I am on a break this weekend, I have spent the last 3 days getting ready for my daughter's 3rd birthday party. I have cleaned my house from top to bottom and baked a killer cake! I am exhausted and the party hasn't even started yet.

I need to start again on Monday and get back into it. I really want to start jumping rope for some cardio but it is too damn hot out! I think I am really going to have to start slow, skipping is a lot harder than I remember when I was kid! :noway:

Cella30

Thanks shellrae!

Ok, I did Level 1 yesterday and Level 2 today - bumped up with the 5 lb arm weights and 2.5 lb leg weights. First let me just say, level 1 seemed like a breeze compared to the first go-round and Level 2 (which I was dreading) wasn't really that bad! But, o...m...g. I am ::so:: sore. It hurts to move. lol Totally reminiscent of day 2 of my first round. I really didn't think I would be this sore, even with the increased weights! I'm loving it. That means I'm going to get even more toned. Yay!!! Tomorrow brings on Level 3...eeks! At least I just recently had a break from it so hopefully it won't be that bad.

Have a great weekend!

vintagefool

Having a blah couple of days. I skipped yesterday out of pure laziness, and forced myself today to start the shred, but just wasn't in the right mind-set to get through the work out and ended up turning it off after the first strength circuit.

This is probably a good time to mention that I really dislike Level 3. I'm the exact opposite, it seems, of everyone else who did it, hated Level 2 and cited 3 as their favorite. I feel so much pain/soreness/weakness through this level that it makes me feel not as strong as I thought myself to be by now (both mentally and physically), and that combined with my current state of mind is just making it no bueno. Oh well. I'll try and hop back on the wagon tomorrow and finish out strong so that I can still start Couch to 5k Monday the 1st as originally planned.

Blaahhhhh :grumble: