October Shredders!!!!!!!!

megz4987

Ok so I can't find my DVD remote... No idea where I put it last night. But level2 is on On Demand so... I emprovise and will still count it as level 1. Off I go!

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L1D6 complete

lbtewksbury

Okay I think I must have been ready for a change, I just did level 2 day 1 and loved it, I was dripping wet when I finished but so glad to be doing different exercises. Hope I feel this way in 9 days!!!!!Shred on ladies

lunchgirlie

So folks, I have not been doing the shred for the past like, 5 days. I'm trying to decide if I should just give up or start over or just pick up where I left off. Thoughts?

apertuis

Ugh!! Ugh!! Ugh!! That's all I can say :-( I did 2 workouts on Sunday & could only do one on Monday. My legs, shins & back are still killing me. I skipped yesterday, but will start L2 tonight. I've been using Biofreeze to try to get rid of some of the pain.

wendiekins

So folks, I have not been doing the shred for the past like, 5 days. I'm trying to decide if I should just give up or start over or just pick up where I left off. Thoughts?

DON'T give up!! just start again! take it gently, dont over do it and don't feel guilty if you have to restart it a 100 times... its an excercise video and doing it once is better than never having done it at all.

why do I say this??? well... I was exhausted and very achey last night but persevered and did the shred, but wished I hadnt as I have a weak back/hip/bum muscle (old injury) and think I should've listened to it yesterday so I've skipped todays shred... and maybe even tomorrow...#gasps#... but i will do it!!! I just dont want to damage anything longterm in the process. I may take 40 days to do the 30 day shred but I WILL finish it... eventually!!! just on my terms NOT Jillian Micheals's. LOL

Le_Joy

How's level 3 compared to 2?? I just started 2 today and want to know what I'm in for!

Level 3 is so much better than level 2. there is even more jumping and plank related exercise than before. Just imagine doing a plank while going up and down from hands to elbows and back and an up push up position where you are also lifting hand weights and doing leg raises. And did I mention the jumping jacks and boxing while holding weights?

dietfree2012

ok shredders, i am exhausted and my muscles feel like jello, but i am caught up:drinker: i did level 1 day 10 today and level 2 day 2...im passed out across the bed having nightmares of what i just did lol...but anywho...level 2 day 3 tommorow:huh: :huh:

1a1a

Halloooo,

reckon I just finished day 5 level 3, I feel good, I still can't get over just how much sweat drips off of my face and onto the carpet during the last circuit, it's almost like a small stream, I'm seriously considering laying down a towel ha ha :-(.

I don't know what clicked into place but since I started shredding, I've really been feeling a sense of "embracing the pain" so to speak (I still drop back to modified moves when I feel I need to but) overall, I'm really enjoying this shredding business, even the burning biceps at the end of level 2 (although I loathed them for the first few days).

Yay for strength. Level 2ers, hang in there, you will get stronger, and we can take those 5 second breaks Jillian mentions ever so fleetingly.

Those of you down and out from injury, I feel for you and hope you recover soon.

boncharlie

Morning day 13 shredders!!

I have posted the mini challenge for today...

enjoy :devil:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/366835--closed-october-shredders-minichallenge-10-13-11

Amber393

Good Morning!

So I've done Day 2 Level 2, ya!

Just wanted to wish you all a great day!

I gotta get ready for work.

Talk at ya all later!

xo

Amber

catrojas

wow, finally found the new pages. I missed the last 3 days of level one because I was sick, so for the past 3 days I've been doing them before I start level 2, and I think it's helping to make level 2 a little easier to get through. I've been having some joint pain from the increased amount of impact. So I went to my neighborhood GNC and talked to the manager about my totally lack of knowledge and what I could do to make everything easier on my body. he says first thing in the morning is best (check) , and to eat something small before you start, like one piece of toast.. So I'll try that today. take a multivitamin with fish oil and calcium. ( I ended up buying one of their products, and he gave me a discount cause I work in the same shopping center). within 20 minutes of completing your workout get protein in you to help heal your torn and battered muscles. ( I have protein shakes, but don't take them because I want to loose the weight before I start building my muscles, but I've been stuck at a plateau for 2.5 weeks, so hoping that maybe this will help.. I'll let you all know if I see any difference with the added protein and supplements. I hope that this is the answer!!! I wanna see the 120's dang it!!!

Oh and for the record I HATE level 2, I would rather do level 1three times in a row

aqua_zumba_fan

wow, finally found the new pages. I missed the last 3 days of level one because I was sick, so for the past 3 days I've been doing them before I start level 2, and I think it's helping to make level 2 a little easier to get through. I've been having some joint pain from the increased amount of impact. So I went to my neighborhood GNC and talked to the manager about my totally lack of knowledge and what I could do to make everything easier on my body. he says first thing in the morning is best (check) , and to eat something small before you start, like one piece of toast.. So I'll try that today. take a multivitamin with fish oil and calcium. ( I ended up buying one of their products, and he gave me a discount cause I work in the same shopping center). within 20 minutes of completing your workout get protein in you to help heal your torn and battered muscles. ( I have protein shakes, but don't take them because I want to loose the weight before I start building my muscles, but I've been stuck at a plateau for 2.5 weeks, so hoping that maybe this will help.. I'll let you all know if I see any difference with the added protein and supplements. I hope that this is the answer!!! I wanna see the 120's dang it!!!

Oh and for the record I HATE level 2, I would rather do level 1three times in a row

Thanks for passing on the advice I do feel a bit sick if I eat anything at all before exercising but maybe I should try again. I usually have toast with PB or weetabix with fruit after but maybe I should try an egg or something!

catrojas

I just did 1 slice of toast and I could tell a difference. I didn't run out of energy or feel as fatigued going into the first cardio circuit like I normally do. Knee is still killing me, so I only did workout 1, I'll have to double up workout 2 sometime in the next week. come on knee, get better. I HATE taking pain meds, makes me feel like a baby.

catbrand

OK, I'm sorry to do this, but I'm throwing in the towel :frown:

My neck still isn't healed enough for me to feel comfortable with doing the shred. It's much better, but I can still feel it hurting despite all the painkillers and I don't want to risk hurting it more and needing time off work. I've fallen behind 4 days now and I don't think I'd ever catch up and I don't want to just jump into level 2 after such a break and I don't want to go back to level 1 either.

Ugh, I hate quitting but I think in this case it's the right decision.

Well done to everyone for getting so far and good luck with the rest of the shred, I'll probably pop in and see how you're all getting on.

KerriMx5

Day 2 of Level 2... Again I got about 10 minutes in or so. I might be doing Level 2 for awhile so I can get it all done.. I was actually enjoying it.. My thighs, not so much. They are pretty sore. They might need a mini break between the shred, walking, stairs and mini challenges. LOL I am actually happy they are this sore. It means I am working them good!!!

Maybe I am sick but I actually like level two. Even if it is kicking my booty.

lloydmel

I DID NOT do the workout today.... However I have a great reason! I went to the 25th anniversary celebration of my wellness center where I workout and Ali Vincent was there as the guest speaker!!! loved it!
I still worked my patookis off today in the gym... not to worry

berv0009

I tried to do some of Natalie's plan moves today!! Man was I sweaty. And I couldn't do them all -- still had to stick with Anita most of the time!!!!

Great job everyone!

catrojas

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lbtewksbury

Day 2 level 2 completed last night, I really like it better than level 1 , I was super sweaty when I finished, I sure hope I can see a difference in pictures at the end!!!!!

1a1a

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA catrojas, that's Awesome!

Day 6 level 3 done, walking pushups and rockstar jumps (you'll all get there eventually) argh I don't like them so much, and definitely follow Anita for the jumping lunges things, (thought I could push myself a bit today and my inner thighs kicked up a stink).

Wow, four more days and I'll be "totally shredded" not really ha ha but def stronger and keen to play again.

Good call catbrand, your body know best, I'm glad you are listening.

bmqbonnie

Level 2 day 4 done, didn't feel like dying this time! If anyone's really struggling I do recommend taking a day off. Better to take a breather than get frustrated and throw in the towel completely!

Meghan0116

I am shredding tonight. Hopefully going to the gym while I was out of town will help me not keel over.

Great job ladies!

Also, a favor to ask. Please post October Shredders stuff on your statuses. I think a lot of ladies have dropped out and I am sure they still need encouragement. Thank you!

dietfree2012

Shredderss!!!! lets do this!! i know we have taken a day here or there but we have time!! there are still over 2 weeks in the month and if we dwindle a little into november no biggie!! hang in there we got this!

aqua_zumba_fan

My measurements and weight all stayed the same pretty much and I'm not surprised cos my interview yesterday unfortunately ended up meaning I ate crap and missed 2 days of the shred. No excuse and I need to stop giving in to food when stressed. Starting again tomorrow and hoping for a better week. Will do level 2 twice today to try to make it up a bit!
I hope everyone else has done better!

aqua_zumba_fan

Okay day 3 of level 2 done. When I do it again later I'm going to use the HRM and see if it burns more calories than level 1. Surely it must do! Anyone else checked?

aqua_zumba_fan

Day 4 of level 2 also done. I'm 145lbs and burned 220 calories btw so 35cals more than level 1.

bmqbonnie

Level 2 day 5 done! We're halfway there guys!

Amber393

Hey everybody!

*cricket chirp*

How are all we doing today?!

It's weigh in day and measure day. Did you put in the spreadsheet? I did.

So here's what it looks like for me..

Weight Wise

I'm back at 216.2 which is +1.6 gain (boo hiss) however better than when weighed yesterday and it was showing a 4 lb gain. :huh: yeah to much sodium and not enough water. I've been chugging the water and haven't had any sweet tea in two days. Good lord I can live on some good sweet tea. It's okay though.

So hopefully it'll go down even more now that I've taken care of my two biggest culprits. The pickles and pepperocinis are no longer in the house. Can't do it. To tempting to sneak out of the jar and munch munch.

Measurement Wise

This was last week measures

B: 38DD - W: 41 H: 42 RT: 23 LT 23: RC: 16 LC: 15 N: 15

This is this week measures

B: 38DD - W: 39 H: 42 RT: 21 LT 20: RC: 15 LC: 14 N: 15

So 2 inches lost for Waist, woo!

Hips okay the same no worries and boobs the same no worries

2 inches for the right thigh and 3 inches for the left, woo!

1 inch for the right calf and 1 inch for the left calf, woo!

Neck the same no worries

So even though I gained 1.6 lbs I'm still losing inches.

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Did L2D3 today. I'm behind but I forgive myself and go forward. If I need a break so be it. I'll finish it eventually.

Okay, time for dinner!

Love Loves to you all. :flowerforyou:

Amber

megz4987

L1D7 finished.

I AM SO FAR BEHIND. I got a HRM today and wore it for my workout... but I didn't start it to count calories so all I got was my HR, haha. Now I know for next time.
I feel like level 1 is too easy, I almost want to skip to level2. I did level 2 a few days ago (lost dvd remote, had to use on demand) and it felt good. I wasn't sore the next day (a little in the shoulders only in the morning). Hm... maybe.

Le_Joy

I still hate JM. And is it just me or do Natalie and Anita both have terrible balance?