30 Day Shred - Started 8/13/2011
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D6 L1 OMFG! My quads are swearing at me right now! ouch. I wasn't going to do it today because D5 was so tough but I did it. There's definately something nasty going on in my quads though. They are hard as rock all the time and really painful when I squat. The cardio is getting easier and I'm dipping lower in the lunges. I love this workout and by body is already changing.0
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L1D4, Done! Felt pretty good! I don't know why, but the 1st set of cardio kills me everytime. The last set I feel like is easier and I am pushing harder.
What size weights is everyone using? I am using cans from my pantry right now. Haha. I want my arms to be slimmer, but I don't want them to be bulky.
Don't worry about bulking up. It's virtually impossible for ladies to grow bulky muscles without steroids or hormone supplements - you just don't have the testosterone...0 -
L1D4, Done! Felt pretty good! I don't know why, but the 1st set of cardio kills me everytime. The last set I feel like is easier and I am pushing harder.
What size weights is everyone using? I am using cans from my pantry right now. Haha. I want my arms to be slimmer, but I don't want them to be bulky.
The cardio and the lunges take a toll on me. The lunges kill my knees!!! I am using 5 lb weights and believe me you can feel them afterwards but its a great feeling! I already feel like my arms and legs are getting more defined. I am really excited about the outcome of this challenge! :happy:0 -
L1D3 Done!!! Whoop! I did the workout twice yesterday and twice today since Im not doing any other exercise. Im not really sore at all, just my calves are a little tight but its totally bearable
I hate the first set of cardio aswell! My heart is about to leap out of my chest by the end of those 2 minutes! And the lunges are also a killer but Im doing the advanced ones so I feel much better about them being tough!
Also using 5lb weights for all except the side lunges in the last circuit because my arms can't handle it! Using 3lb weights for those. And I also am loving the push ups now, I think Im already getting stronger in my upper body and my arms are definitely one area that need definition
So Day 3 done and dusted and Im already looking forward to D4 tomorrow! Won't be long now before we're onto L2!!! Yay!0 -
L1D5, Done! I think maybe looking at Jillian's arms throughout the workout is what freaks me out about being bulky. I want my arms to be less flabby and more defined for sure, but not like that. Not that my arms would ever look like hers, but you know what I mean. Ha!0
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L1D5, Done! I think maybe looking at Jillian's arms throughout the workout is what freaks me out about being bulky. I want my arms to be less flabby and more defined for sure, but not like that. Not that my arms would ever look like hers, but you know what I mean. Ha!
It's also virtually impossible for anyone (man or woman) to build and grow new muscle tissue while eating a caloric deficit. To build muscle you need to eat a caloric surplus.
The best you can do is maintain the muscle tissue you've got and at the same time strip the fat from around it so that your skin shrinks around the muscle showing it off. This is how the 'toned' look happens 0 -
Thanks jayb0ne!0
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L1D6, Done! Going out of town for two days. taking my DVD with me and hoping to not skip a day tomorrow. Should be home in time on Sunday to get it done. Hope everyone is doing well!0
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L1 D4 completed It's getting easier! 0
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I started L1 on 8/17/11 at 1:00 am (couldn't sleep) I was a little intimidated at first but I actually like it...I must be doing it wrong
Keep up the awesome work!0 -
L1D5 done. Half way through level one 0
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Got L1D6 done today and I did it twice. I felt alot stronger doing the workout today and it didn't feel like I had to put too much effort in to do the advanced versions of all the exercises. The lunges and push ups are definitely much easier to do than they were on day 1. The 'challenge' of the workout is starting to ease up now and I'm already looking forward to L2 to change things up again. But 4 more days of level 1 and Im looking forward to it. I guess I'll just push myself a little harder during the workout to try and make it a bit more challenging for the last few days of L1.
Hope everyone is enjoying the shred! :P0 -
L1D7, Done! Was out of town yesterday and it was too hectic, so I didn't get it in. Drove home today though, and did the Shred as soon as I walked in the door. Getting a little scared for L2!
Way to go. Lurayne!0 -
L1D8, Done!0
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L2D7 finally done yesterday. No shred today due to scheduling conflicts
Day 18 tomorrow and on track to move up to level 3 by Saturday!
It's hard to stick to it now because me and the Fiance have both pretty much achieved everything we wanted from the Shred. It's a battle of willpower now to complete it just for the achievement of reaching the full 30 days!0 -
Great job everyone!! I have been slacking on my end. I've had some scheduling conflicts with working out the past several days... now I have a swollen ankle, I sprained it helping my parents move on Saturday. I really wanted to go to bootcamp yesterday and pick back up on D5, L1 but I was on the couch all night with my ankle elevated to keep the swelling down. I woke up this morning and it looks a lot better, keeping my fingers crossed it continues to go down and I can go tonight!
I am so glad everyone is doing so well! Keep up the great work! Hopefully I can catch up to everyone and post some results soon!
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L1D9, Done! Traded in my bean cans from my pantry today for 2lb hand weights. Felt the burn for sure, wondering if I will be sore tomorrow. My weight is going up, but from what I have read, this is normal for this section of the Shred.
Hope your ankle is better soon, Heather!0 -
L1D10, Done! On to Level 2 tomorrow.0
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L2D1 (day 11), Done! Where is everybody?0
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L2D2, Done! I have been talking to myself for a couple of days now, so I am gonna find another Shred group. When everybody gets back, let me know, so I can rejoin!0
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Hey everyone! I know I have been MIA but I am back! The ankle is a bit better, still a little sore but I am back in full swing! I am behind on my days though.. tonight will be D8, L1.
How is everyone else doing? Keep up the great work!0
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