Team UK - seeking a revival!

LilMissFoodie

Wow! So much friendliness on my profile this morning! Go Team UK!

Good to hear about everyone's brilliant exercise efforts. I just did level 1 followed by level 2 of the shred - it seemed like a good idea until about half way through level 2 haha. That is going to hurt tomorrow!!

LilMissFoodie

On Saturday I provided myself with a lovely new incentive, not only to maintain, but to shift that last stone.... a wedding dress!!

Yay! So exciting! What is it like?

imustbegood

My friend and I are doing the C25K as well and we completed out first 20min jog/run last night, another amazing achievement for both of us.

Fantastic - well done - I did the C25K with a friend last year and it was great - still havent got past the running for 30 mins tho and that is slowly decreasing all the time - might try doing the last few weeks of C25K and then moving on to C210K - I am finding it harder to get out at night now tho as it is dark just after 7 - and being a scaredy cat cant go out in the dark !!!!

Well done on the weight loss too - u r doing fab - and u CAN do this

florosa

I'm interested, Ihave lost motiveation and to be part of a team might help. I'm 71 nearing 72 and need to lose about 28pounds. I am a widow after caring for my husband with Lewy Body dementia I'd like to think that I could loose weight and feel fitter, my short term goal to be around 12pounds lighter by my birthday in about nine weeks time. Problem is because of physical problems exercise is difficult, certainly walking, just as well my dog isn't allowed long walks either. Any support would be welcome and I can support UK team.

imustbegood

Wow! So much friendliness on my profile this morning! Go Team UK!

Good to hear about everyone's brilliant exercise efforts. I just did level 1 followed by level 2 of the shred - it seemed like a good idea until about half way through level 2 haha. That is going to hurt tomorrow!!

Have u previously done all of the 30 days of the 30ds ??

Jen_ht

Is it too late for me to join?? I'm Jen, 23, live in London and gone from leading an active life to a desk job so very unhappy with the neglect my body has been receiving from me the past year! I used to play all kinds of sports and was toned as anything, but after an injury left me with surgery that removed the cartilege in my left knee I am now restricted to what I can and can't do - and therefore have gotten lazy! I also am really restricted with money so trying desparately to find a cheap gym, or exercises at home I can do that don't require me buying equipment. What do you need for the 30 day shred??

imustbegood

I have only ever lasted a few days on the 30DS and I give up
All of my muscles ache and I can't continue.
i am going to try it again soon, and I really hope I can get through at least a week this time :'D

Your muscles stop hurting at around day 4 or 5. After that it's all good until you get to the next level but I only ached for 2days after that. Don't give up, I can actually see a bicep muscle growing now!!

Have to agree I have muscles where I have never had muscles before !!!

DD was commenting on my calve muscles the other day and how much they stuck out when I was walking... not sure if that is good or bad - might have problems getting boots to fit this year !!! LOL

meeperoon

Hi!! Rachel (Meep) from the UK!! Widnes, if anyone has a clue where that is haha. Nice to see you all! x

imustbegood

Is it too late for me to join?? I'm Jen, 23, live in London and gone from leading an active life to a desk job so very unhappy with the neglect my body has been receiving from me the past year! I used to play all kinds of sports and was toned as anything, but after an injury left me with surgery that removed the cartilege in my left knee I am now restricted to what I can and can't do - and therefore have gotten lazy! I also am really restricted with money so trying desparately to find a cheap gym, or exercises at home I can do that don't require me buying equipment. What do you need for the 30 day shred??

Hi Jen *waves* - for the 30 day shred u just need the DVD (£6 ish on Amazon or Play) and then some handweights... (£5 ish depending on where u shop). To start with I did it with two tins of Heinz beans... !!!!! Jillian has other really good DVDs which u dont need anything with except the DVD of course. There are some good workouts on Youtube - search Tabata

imustbegood

Hi!! Rachel (Meep) from the UK!! Widnes, if anyone has a clue where that is haha. Nice to see you all! x

Hi *waves* - that will be in the North West of England !!!

imustbegood

Right must disappear- jobs are calling

SuperScrabbleGirl

Lesley, congratulations on the dress! Talk about incentive!

SO, I'm really excited about my lunch today. I had a packet of crisps yesterday (there's a vending machine about 4 feet from where I work) and I was pretty annoyed with myself, so I've done the same lunch today, but with added carbs and protein (sandwich thins and quorn) so I'm hoping that will help my hunger issues. Fingers crossed. I want no more vending machine trips for the rest of the week, that's my goal.

I've just done Day 4 L2 of 30DS. I'm so crap at the pendulum lunges that I'm just doing squat presses instead. Does anyone else swap out bits of the 30DS?

LilMissFoodie

Have u previously done all of the 30 days of the 30ds ??

No, I haven't. I was about half way through level 2 then I had a week off... and then I did the crazy thing I did today haha

eatrunstretch

Morning Team UK - just stumbled across this thread this morning, hope its not too late to join!

My name is Katia and I'm 33. I'm Canadian but have lived in England since 2001 with a break in Germany from 2007 till now. We move back to Berkshire this November. I am really looking forwards to it! I have 3 children aged between 4 and 8 and now that they are all in full time school, I'm looking to getting myself in shape and losing the saddlebags!

I am into doing the Jillian Michaels dvd's at the mo, just finishing the 30 Day Shred (last day tomorrow wooohooo!) and starting the Ripped in 30 October challenge next week

Want to wish you all good luck in your journeys and please feel free to add me for mutual support :happy:

clarech82

Hi everyone how are you all today? I've been running my oldest to school this morn then taking my two youngest to a toddler group in a min my three year old is starting nursery from tomorrow so I'm going to have afternoons with just me and my one yr old and you guys have inspired me to buy the 30ds to do while he's there.

Other than that I seem to be on a plataux at the moment and spend my time going from 145lb-150 and back each day really got to try and get out of it.

I had the weirdest brecky this morning of porridge with a spoonfull of peanut butter I was really dissapointed it didn't taste that great lol. What have you all had?

meeperoon

I had my normal weetabix this morning... BORING but it gets me going. Ha dma major carb craving yesterday so I had toast too...
I need to get back on with the 30ds, when I had the house to myself, it was ok but now I dont, well I get a little paranoid jumping around like a crazy person!

Ive been wii'ing instead lately x

margo36

So what is this 30 day shred ? is it hard to do ?

Have u previously done all of the 30 days of the 30ds ??

No, I haven't. I was about half way through level 2 then I had a week off... and then I did the crazy thing I did today haha

lilyinlove

Good morning all. Dropped kids off at school, sitting my best mates kids for a few hours. I am starving right bout now. I am doing intermittent fasting at the moment... So at night when I have my last meal I wait about 16 hours for my next meal. I should be having breakfast right now but since I am not at home I am gonna have to wait.

I have not been on the scale since yesterday... Might have a sneaky peek tomorrow. I weigh in on my spike day Saturday...

Ok I am a rambler by nature... So I better stop.

Nice to read you all. We should have a get together for a hike sometime. Butser hill anyone??

LilMissFoodie

I had the weirdest brecky this morning of porridge with a spoonfull of peanut butter I was really dissapointed it didn't taste that great lol. What have you all had?

hahaha love it! I'm not into adding peanut butter to things though but if you put it on the forums here I bet loads of people would swear by it's deliciousness!! I bought English Muffins (do you still call them that in England!?) for the first time in ages the other day so had the last one of those with some baked beans and a cup of tea of course

kendrafallon

So what is this 30 day shred ? is it hard to do ?

Have u previously done all of the 30 days of the 30ds ??

No, I haven't. I was about half way through level 2 then I had a week off... and then I did the crazy thing I did today haha

30 Day Shred is an effective exercise DVD from Jillian Michaels. Its hard going, but good!!

LilMissFoodie

So what is this 30 day shred ? is it hard to do ?

30 day shred is a 20 min workout DVD (plus warm up and cool down) done by Jillian Michaels (US biggest loser trainer). It is a circuit-based workout - I think it's 2-3mins weights, 2 mins cardio, 1 min abs then repeat twice. It is tough, I especially thought it would be tough for someone just starting out with exercise. I think it's quite good though. You need some hand weights but best of all, you don't need a lot of space (def an issue for those of us in London flats!) and of course, since it's inside it's not weather dependent. Oh and it has 3 levels, I haven't read (or watched?) the actual instructions but I think most people tend to do each level for 10 days making it a total of 30 days.

stargirl99

Hi everyone

Hope I’m not too late to join?

I’m 25 and from Glasgow so it would be great to have some more friends in the UK. I have only recently joined MFP but it’s great for tracking my food and exercise and has really increased my motivation again, especially since joining one of the challenges.

After a further few half hearted attempts I decided last summer to make a change to my diet and significantly increase my exercise levels. I didn’t want to be ‘on a diet’ so I’m sensible about what I eat and the amounts and still allow myself treats every now and then without feeling guilty. Since last summer I have lost nearly 2.5 stone and aiming for another stone by Christmas. It’s been fairly slow but I wanted to make changes I could maintain so as long as it’s going in the right direction I’m happy. My goal is to lose around another 40lbs and I can’t remember ever being that weight so I will see how I feel when I get there!

I started off with a lot of classes like Body Combat and Zumba but have recently been going to the gym more as well. I have just started to run on the treadmill (well, running for a couple of mins and walking until I recover each time) so enjoying making (slow!) progress with that. I get sore knees if I push it too hard with the exercise which can be frustrating sometimes. Found 30 Day Shred too tough on my knees so didn’t make it past Level 1 although I was heavier when I tried it. When I see all the great results people on here have had with it I am tempted to give it another go.

Anyway, enough about me - hope you are all having a good day!

becka63

Morning all!

Got through my turbo fire yesterday, got a 25 min HIIT to do today...a bit nervous about it to be honest!

great to see some of my Brit friends on here! Go Team Brit!!

aimibean

Count me in...

jonny310580

I'd like to join please as well

NitaCeeCee

morning all :drinker:

haven't long got up ( i know its almost 11 :blushing: ) and woke up to a sore throat. i really hope my daughter hasn't got one too or my sister will have a lot to answer for lol
still, gonna have some breakfast then jump straight into some exercise. might even re-attempt c25k again (slowly does it)

vanessaclarkgbr

Hi, I'm Vanessa, I'm in please! 40 years old, two grown up kids and a part-time 7 year old (partner's little girl). Part-time partner too lol as other half is in the Navy and often working away. Work full time, been on here since July and just around half way through now with the weight loss. My main aim is to have a healthy BMI but size 12 and fit wouldn't be bad either!

hannydee

I need to get back on with the 30ds, when I had the house to myself, it was ok but now I dont, well I get a little paranoid jumping around like a crazy person!

Hehe, I used to be the same, but now I've decided that I don't care if my parents take the rip out of me for doing it when they're in the house. I did it one evening last week and my mum kept walking in on me and laughing saying "Urgh you're sooo sweaty!" I just say "Yeah, well you would be too if you joined in!"
Thankfully they're both out at work today so having just walked the dog I'm now going to do some Ripped in 30 and maybe a bit of my Pilates DVD to cool down after Can't be bothered to drive to the gym today so that will have to do me!

imustbegood

Morning Team UK - just stumbled across this thread this morning, hope its not too late to join!

My name is Katia and I'm 33. I'm Canadian but have lived in England since 2001 with a break in Germany from 2007 till now. We move back to Berkshire this November. I am really looking forwards to it! I have 3 children aged between 4 and 8 and now that they are all in full time school, I'm looking to getting myself in shape and losing the saddlebags!

I am into doing the Jillian Michaels dvd's at the mo, just finishing the 30 Day Shred (last day tomorrow wooohooo!) and starting the Ripped in 30 October challenge next week

Want to wish you all good luck in your journeys and please feel free to add me for mutual support :happy:

Hi Katia - my last day is Sunday on the shred - whats the Ripped in 30 October challenge ???

Louise12

Hi Team uk!!!

Im Louise12 :flowerforyou: I lost 3 and half stone before joining mfp ! now i would like to get to my goal of 10st .. im currently 10st 5... i dont know when i last saw 10 stone on the scale! lol. But i lost most of my weight by healthy eating and running ! then i discovered Jillian Michaels since joining this site .Anyways im from west london,originally from cumbria.Im getting married in 7 weeks so i would be over the moon if i could hit my goal by then.

Eeek! lets do it!