"Ripped" in October
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I would say I've improved on the running man. Not sure HOW I started them on Monday, but on Wednesday my smart alec DD was laughing her butt off at me, saying I was kicking back sideways and not straight back. I think today I managed to do some with my legs BACK! (she said, and I quote, "mom, you look like a dancing HillBilly..."0
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Yo ladies.
I skipped the home DVD today for my heavy compound workout at the gym today, tomorrow is spin class, sunday is rest, but Monday I'll be right back ripping it up with you guys! 
Have a great weekend. 0 -
I would love to but I don't finish 30DS until mid Oct. Good luck
You could overlap them...0 -
Rest day. 0
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I slept right through my alarm this morning.
Not only did I miss working out early, but I also missed my chance to talk to the hubby.
And then after being on the move all day my kids were teaming up to work against me at bedtime. I finally managed to fit in Ripped and just finished up after midnight. Please oh please, let my lovely little monsters sleep in tomorrow. I can't believe tomorrow will be the last day of week 1! Sunday will be my rest day and then on to week 2 on Monday.
I would say my most improvement is on the side planks too. I can actually stack my legs now instead of doing the modified version. However I am a long, long way from Bee's hardcore version of those! And I still need to work on my pushups, in fact I feel like I'm doing less the "real" way and more "girly" pushups as the week goes on. Part of it is my chest and shoulders are still a bit sore from the rest of the workout, but it's still discouraging.0 -
Hey Rippers! As promised, I'm checking in, just finished Week 1, Day 5!!
I have to say, I so prefer morning workouts vs this afternoon/early evening workout....it sucked! LOL
My goodness it felt so much harder than I remember just yesterday morning....I was sweating buckets and grasping for air.
Oh well, sooo glad its over! I was so hyped up because I just got my HRM and was all ready to try it out-hooked up and everything- and it didn't record my workout:sad: :sad: :grumble: :grumble: apparently, you have to hit the "start" button in order for it to work (stupid rule) I just knew I burned a gazillion calories! Oh well, there's always tomorrow....Sunday will also be my REST day:drinker:0 -
Did day 6 today. Done with week one. My husband requested new progress pictures so I took some, put them side by side with last weekends from right after I finished the 30 Day Shred. Don't see one bit of difference. I also always seem to gain a bit when I start a new workout. So that's a pretty discouraging combination. I know it will pay off in the long run, but I am impatient.
Sorry to be a downer, that's just all I have for today. Obviously I am not having a good day. :ohwell:0 -
Hey there fellow Rippers!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Week ONE has went DOWN!! Today was day 6 and tomorrow will be a much needed REST day from Jillian:drinker: :drinker:
For those who are on the 6 day program go ahead and KNOCK IT OUT!! :happy: :grumble: Don't phone it in!! It's funny because all while I'm doing the workout this morning, I'm just listening to all those Jillian Michael's quotes that you all pointed out, and I'm just like...."yep, that was annoying":laugh: :laugh: It's funny how I didn't seem to notice them before! Well, its gorgeous out here in Chicago, hopefully it beautiful wherever you're at too!
Oh and Taralee, Girl, you are doing well, you know I think its normal to gain a little weight with the new workout especially when its strength training (likely water retention, or maybe even muscle) in any event....You're doing GREAT!! Stick with it and your hubby and you will be thrilled with the outcome!
See you all on MONDAY! Happy Ripping!0 -
I can officially cross Week 1 of Ripped in 30 off! I have just completed my last Level 1 workout. I noticed some small changes where some of the moves are easier now than they were at the beginning of the week, but nothing astonishing. I am definitely looking forward to a change in the workout routine starting on Monday with Week 2.
Taralee - I'm right there with you on the progress pictures. I took mine this morning and compared to last weeks pics (my before pics) there isn't much of a noticeable difference.
I did see some very small changes in most of my measurements and my average weight has droped by 0.5lbs. I will take these small victories!
Well now that Week 1 is complete, I just wanted to thank all you ladies for your support! I look forward to reading your updates everyday and celebrating the small victories we have each day. It makes me want to pop in the DVD get my workout done and follow my meal plan. So... thank you everyone for helping me make my first week a success!
Mocha - Its beautiful here in the Lansing, MI area and I plan on enjoying the day going to ArtPrize in Grand Rapids!
See you all Monday!0 -
Yesterday did Day 6 of level 1 and comparatively it was less painful.
A small feel good factor of doing level 1.
Thought my main victory would be to cross Level 2 as 4 months back I gave up in Level 2
Waiting for the monday0 -
I love this video! I feel great when it's done and really hungry - so that must mean I am burning something!
My hamstrings are still tight but better than earlier in the week. Love the leg workout. Is it sad that the running man is really hard for me? I feel like I want to do it for 10 seconds and quit.
Happy Friday!
Running man is quite a discomfort for me given my weak bladder. Instead I do the butt kicks that time and repeat them in the next circuit also. I told myself the idea of cardio is to elevate heart beat and get the body warmed up, so I substituted this for the one I can do0 -
Hey Carrotz5! I'm originally a Michigan girl, born and raised in Kalamazoo, went to Grand Valley and Western. I now live in the Twin Cities.
It's suppose to be beautiful here AGAIN!!! I'm trying to get my family moving so we can go take some fall family pics to use on our Christmas cards. (good luck with THAT one!)
I'm actually taking a complete day of rest (DOR). The most I might do is go to the amusement park and take my dog for a walk.
I went out to dinner for my anniversary yesterday. I didn't do too bad food wise, but I wasn't perfect. I DID have wine :drinker: and dessert! Loved them both and enjoyed them fully.
ROCK ON!!
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I'm loving my rest day! I did 30 minutes on the elliptical to keep me moving, but slept in and enjoyed the extra rest! Looking forward to week 2 starting tomorrow!0
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Ok ladies! My first couple workouts this week will be around 9-10pm after my 12 hour shift. Sooo, I decided to start week 2 today so I know what to expect! Omg! I thought I felt uncoordinated doing some of the moves in week 1, and week 2 is even worse! Sometimes I had a hard time even keeping up with the modified version! Hopefully it will get better after doing the moves more, but today felt like I wasn't even getting a good workout because I spent so much time trying to figure out what the he'll I was doing!
Also, sooo many plank moves! I HATE planks!
Anyways, hope I didn't ruin your excitement of starting level 2, but I'm curious to see what you all have to say after your start of week 2 tomorrow!
Anyways. I'll try my best to get the best out of it! Keep up the ripping!0 -
What a small world cmDaffy! I grew up in Grand Rapids and went to Grand Valley for my bachelors. I have several friends that live in Kalamazoo or went to Western. I even lived in Minnesota for a little over a year after I graduated from Grand Valley. I worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. I used to think winters here in West Michigan got cold, but after a winter in Rochester, MN I realized how wrong I was (especially after I was told that was a mild winter)! I admire you for surviving those winters in the Cities!
jhollyrn... now I'm a bit nervous about Level 2! I heard rumors it got tougher. I'm interested in the new routine though! I'm hoping I'll be able to do it. I seemed to have come down with a bit of a cold. It seems to really only be effecting my voice right now. On that note, I'm going to pack my lunch and get some rest so I'll be able to tackle Jillian Michaels and her Level 2 workout!0 -
D1 L2 done and it is evil! It was definitely planktastic, its a good thing we're not doing 10 days of this! I'm a bit scared of whats in store in L3 and 4 now. Saying that, I'm staying positive and putting this down to it being day 1 and I'm sure it'll be easier tomorrow!
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Oh gosh. I am having trouble getting moving this morning and thought that I would check in to get some motivation. That may have been a mistake. :laugh:
Anyway I'm off to get "ripped" now, I'll be back later to check in. If I survive. :laugh:0 -
I'm back. I survived.
That was a lot of coordination and balance. Two areas I seriously lack in. I kinda felt like each piece wasn't hard, but the way that she combined them made me go :noway: I will say I'm already looking forward to doing it again tomorrow now that I kinda know what I'm in for.
And what is up with how she talks to and treats Shelly in this one? I don't know, but it just really rubbed me the wrong way. :mad:0 -
I like Level 2!
So much better than 1. I really didn't care for the first level so even though 2 is tougher I like doing it.
I did it yesterday even though I only did 5 days of Level 1 last week, I like 2 rest days per week.
Be back in a bit with more comments....0 -
Hi,
I recently finished 30 day shred and lost 22 pounds and 50 cm's. I am now up to level 2 on Ripped and really enjoying it, well I haven't actually done level 2 yet..... I did an extra 2 days of level 1 as I have a chest cold and wasn't ready for it. Nice to see so many others benefit from JIllians work outs.0 -
Carrotz5, My GVSU degree is in Pysch/Poli Sci, and my MA from Western is in Psych. Lived in Kistler for a year and then 3 years in the Ravines. (and what is up with my beloved Laker football team this year? SHEESH!!:grumble: ) Funny, I've never really noticed the winters being bad here. I kind of like snow and living where they have snow in the winter has always been a priority.
Back to "Ripped"..
Did Level 2 and I'm about as graceful as a cow in a tu-tu! Balance on one leg like a stork, not possible. And I don't think my arms are long enough to do the ab raises to then get off the ground to do a table. Lunges with a leg raise? I won't even tell you how funny I look doing THOSE!!
I realized about half way through that my blood sugar was crashing (despite NOT wearing my pump when I "Rip") so, I don't know if I'd do better with a normal blood sugar, we'll find out tomorrow!
Kristyalla, nice job on your "Shred" loss!! :bigsmile:
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Ok ladies! My first couple workouts this week will be around 9-10pm after my 12 hour shift. Sooo, I decided to start week 2 today so I know what to expect! Omg! I thought I felt uncoordinated doing some of the moves in week 1, and week 2 is even worse! Sometimes I had a hard time even keeping up with the modified version! Hopefully it will get better after doing the moves more, but today felt like I wasn't even getting a good workout because I spent so much time trying to figure out what the he'll I was doing!
Also, sooo many plank moves! I HATE planks!
Anyways, hope I didn't ruin your excitement of starting level 2, but I'm curious to see what you all have to say after your start of week 2 tomorrow!
Anyways. I'll try my best to get the best out of it! Keep up the ripping!
I feel ya on the planks. I had to stop a few times. ha. Level is 2 is a little harder.0 -
Wow! Week 2 is intense! So, what's in store for next week????
I had a great sweat and really enjoyed it! I'm sure I looked like a fool, but oh well. I'm with you Daffy, I think my arms are too short for the ab raises...that was interesting!0 -
Greetings Rippers!!
Week 2, Day 1 is now history!! Yay! I had a rough start this morning, I attempted the first circuit after drinking a cup of coffee :noway: :noway: ...bad idea~ So, I had to take a 20 minute break and start all over again:sad: ...Oh well, I have to agree with you- level 2 is something else! And I already have picked out my Jillian quotes that I find annoying :laugh: .
Those table/ab planks -SUCK:devil: :laugh: However, I'm noticing bits of improvements as I'm able to follow Shelly on a few of the ab moves, but for the most part ...it was a Natalie show!:glasses:
And can I just say.... I HATE plank jacks followed by mountain climbers- geesh!:grumble::grumble: :bigsmile: ...
In any event, 5 more days to go!! See you all tomorrow! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:0 -
Greetings Rippers!!
Week 2, Day 1 is now history!! Yay! I had a rough start this morning, I attempted the first circuit after drinking a cup of coffee :noway: :noway: ...bad idea~ So, I had to take a 20 minute break and start all over again:sad: ...Oh well, I have to agree with you- level 2 is something else! And I already have picked out my Jillian quotes that I find annoying :laugh: .
Those table/ab planks -SUCK:devil: :laugh: However, I'm noticing bits of improvements as I'm able to follow Shelly on a few of the ab moves, but for the most part ...it was a Natalie show!:glasses:
And can I just say.... I HATE plank jacks followed by mountain climbers- geesh!:grumble::grumble: :bigsmile: ...
In any event, 5 more days to go!! See you all tomorrow! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
The plank jack and mountain climbers are tough. Did you have to stop any0 -
Hey, Rippers!
I need to check in more. Last week is history...woohoo! I felt pretty good by day 6. I had increased my weight on several of the exercises and I wasn't sore even though I was picking up on the intensity. I struggled a little with the butt kicks (my right leg flies out to the side for some reason) and I must admit that I abandoned the side plank lifts early in the week (I substituted crunches instead).
I was feeling fairly good about myself... until this morning. I'm not sure if it's because the difficulty changed or because I was hurting from doing P90X Plyometrics last night (I ate to much on Sunday, so I did them at 8:00 to get my calories back under my goal). I also burned less calories than I did last week. We'll see how tomorrow goes.
I think Jillian is a little less annoying this week, but I could've just missed it because I was hurting...I'll be listening more closely tomorrow 0 -
Haven't done day 2 yet, I might do it later today depending on how I feel. I've been running around picking up fallen branches and tipped over potted plants in my yard most of the day. Rain storms and wind yesterday. :ohwell:
Those stork stands? are TOUGH after all the plank jacks and such....I had to do them without any weight. I don't see how anyone that's not used to them can balance AND do the barbbell rows at the same time. Crazy. I'm not quite sure on that crawl up the leg ab crunch move either. I don't think I was doing it correctly, it seemed so awkward.
I had to pause the DVD a few times to figure out what I was supposed to be doing but overall I felt like it was a much better workout than last week.
I am happy she left out the running man this week. :noway:0 -
Oh my word! Can we talk about coordination!?!?! I didn't realize I was THAT uncoordinated until doing the Level 2 workout! I think I spent more time with a confused look on my face trying to figure out what my arms and legs were supposed to be doing. On the bright side, I made it through with an appropriate amount of sweat. Now that I've been through the workout once I'm sure tomorrow will be much easier and I'll be able to focus more on my form.
I agree with most of you ladies and HATE plank jacks followed by mountain climbers. Can't wait to see how I improve over the course of this week!
So excited that Level 2 Day 1 is over! Now off to the shower and Monday night football tonight. Keep up the good work ladies and happy Ripping! 0 -
I so was not liking week 2 today!! maybe it will be better tomorrow!0
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Good Day Rippers!!
Got an early start today :bigsmile: Well, Week 2, Day 2 is done!:drinker:
Well, I got through it, here's the usual moan and groan....those "crow push ups" ( i think i'm saying it right...the ones where she has you go down and bring your thighs up to your arm) are the devil: :devil: I swear I make more ungodly grunts on this exercise alone:grumble: - that exercise and the mountain climbers and plank jacks- I'm always stopping to catch my breath.:sad: :sad: :yawn:
Now let's change it up a bit shall we??:laugh: :laugh:
QUESTION OF THE DAY: NAME ONE EXERCISE YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY BRINGING IT ON???
You know surprisingly enough, I don't have much trouble with the stork raises, or the tricep extenstions.....I am bringing it!!:laugh: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Now what say you? What are you all bringing it on? Let's celebrate our small victories:smokin:0
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