Spectacular Shredders (start Aug 1st) all welcome!

maddiebabe

I went for a run/walk (day 3, week3 for the couch to 5km) and then did the shred video. Im goiing to work, and then when I am done work, I am going out dancing for a few hours...no alcohol though because I pack on wayyyyy to many pounds when I drink too much he he!

Good luck to everyone today and tomorrow! i always find the weekends a tough time to persevere through!

sheofthesea

I've just found y'all and I hope you'll let me join. Today is day 4 of shredding for me (I made a chart, too, and put it on my bedroom door where all my kids can see

My five pound weights are a little much for the whole routine, and I have to be careful with my bum knee, but I love, love, love that I can lie in bed 12 hours later and feel strong muscles just being strong. How is that possible after such a short time?

m2kjenn

Welcome to the group - we are happy to have you. It really is a good workout, so concentrated. Glad you are enjoying it so much. I've taken off two days for other obligations but getting back to it today.

kaylou

Hi...just on day 6 of the 30 day shred and I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The first 3 days I could not walk! But today I actually felt really good! And I couldn't believe it was time for cool down! Progress

m2kjenn

I moved up to shred 2 tonight, really good workout, nice change from shred 1. It was more difficult but not as much as I was afraid of, didn't complete all the reps but most. Will be a good one to work on this week. Hope everyone had a good and healthy weekend.

Mizzbehaven

i just started day 1 today. I had to girl-ups and i didn't think I would make it through but somehow i did! Whew! I'm ready for day 2. :happy:

pickadilly2009

Morning all! I did not get a chance to do my workout all weekend. I was busy moving my oldest son back home and rearranging furniture so I still got a lot of exercise and strength training! lol My living room is full of boxes and until I can clear that back out, I wont be able to do my workout. The plan is to get the taken care of tonight and then I will be able to get up early and sred although I might do my kickboxing instead...I'll see how early I wake up! lol

Jenn...awsome!

Kaylou, that is great! The workout goes very quickly doesn't it?

Khorrell - Of course you can join us. Welcome! I always like the way I feel when I first wake up to, isn't that funny?

Maddibabe - You are doing great with your motivation! Wow! The weekends are my worst too. Makes me mad because I undo what progress I made through the week. Agrivating!

Here is to a great week!

maddiebabe

so the weekend is NOT MY FRIEND. I try to be good but I agree, I tend to undo what i work so hard for. I am just kinda feeling blah and down today. I have to get up at 5:30 am and go for a run and then do the shred when I get home. I just really need to kick it in high gear again soon!!

I want to go wedding dress shopping soon but I dont want to go until i feel sexier lol! and by sexier I mean more confident and happy with my body!

pickadilly2009

Maddiebabe, you could still go dress shopping. Buy one that fits and that can be altered with no problem. It could be a great motivation! I even have known people to get a dress size smaller for motivation but I think that is way too risky because you can't alter it bigger. Did you set the wedding date?

Well my living room is still full of boxes so it looks like I will just go to the gym this afternoon. I have got to get some sort of exercise in and it isn't happening at home. My little house is too full of people and stuff! lol 1200 sq ft, 4 bed, 1 bath, living/dining combo, kitchen. 4 people, 1 dog and two cats! Can you say packed?! It felt so big and spacious when my youngest and I moved in. Not any more. I am begining to think I am going to have to sign up for some more classes and forget trying to do this at home, it just isn't working out for me and it is getting me discouraged and stressed out! lol

Hope everyone else is having more success!

DaniNei

Hey guys, sorry I haven't been around much. I did 3 days in a row last week and then just stopped, AF came and I didn't feel like exercising. Now that she is almost gone I got back into it yesterday. Went back to level 1 and I was sore when I woke up this morning, but just for the heck of it I did level 2 today. It was very hard, but I feel so much better now that I think I will continue on with level 2. I think level 1 would be just to easy now.

I hope everyone else is doing okay.

pickadilly2009

Got up early this morning and did my kickboxing. That felt great! I just have to push through being tired and not wanting to get up so early because once I am up and done with my workout, I feel so much better. The livingroom is still a mess but I just moved everything out of the way and went for it. I just can not afford a gym membership or class right now. Too many school supplies, clothes, haircuts and classes to pay for. I will perservere! lol

So how is everyone doing? Has everyone left us or given up? Check in all!!

Have a great day!

kaylou

So I have now done level 1 for 10 days..when did everyone switch to level 2....I am a little SCARED :noway:

maddiebabe

Ok ladies, I am taking the weekend off because i will not be around my house moer than a few minutes until sunday night at 9pm (and I dont like to do any exercise the hour before bed) so monday I am back at it HARDCORE and looking forward to it. I even got my fiance interested in it so we are going to do it together each night before dinner. He said he needed motivation to get back to working out and I told him if he did it each day with me, I would take him shopping for a few new shirts in a couple months.

And pickadilly...I totally agree, I would NEVER buy a dress a size smaller because I am afraid something would happen and I wouldnt be able to fit into it even a year down the road! I am actually interested in wearing my mom's wedding dress whichis very timeless...its got little lace capped sleaves and a sweetheart neckline and is an empire cut and It is beautiful but I would need to drop about 3 sizes to fit in it properly but I think that if I put my mind to it, going down a few sizes should only take 6mths max because I tend to drop a lot more inches then I do pounds when I am motivated...which I am now!!!

ooooh and we did finally pick a date picadilly! Its September 25, 2010! We went to look at a venue and fell in love on Thursday and booked it the next day so i have 13 months and 2 weeks to get ready

m2kjenn

Hi Shredders!!! I've been off a few days, my boyfriend was in town so i took the time to just have fun. Didn't get in my shred but we did take some good long walks. Will be back on the shred schedule tomorrow, I've actually missed it. Hope everyone is doing great!!

dferguson

Hey!! I have been doing the shred every other day for the last 2 weeks and I am still on level 1!! lol..its been tough but I have lost 6 pounds!! yay...I have also been doing a regular hr of cardio every day and strength routine 3 days a week!! I am also scared to switch to level 2 so I think I will stick to level 1 for another week. Hope everyone is doing well and starting to see some results too. Good luck!

maddiebabe

HOLY 6lbs, that is great!!! congrats on all yoru hard work. i wouldnt really worry about the "30 day" part of it, if you arent ready to move up to level 2 yet, I think thats fine because you want to get the best results possible and if you arent ready, thenyour form and technique could suffer if you do to much to fast But that is just my opinion.

I unfortuantley fell off the wagon this week and have to hop back on next monday. I am awya all weekend doing the Maid of Honour thing so there is litterally no spare time and no dvd players where we are going. I am just goin to have to slip away for a run each morning to get soemthing in

m2kjenn

Hi ladies - this board has gotten a little quiet. Hope everyone is doing well. I was off for a few days last week but have gotten back on task this week and have done the shred twice, still alternating with running. I'm on level 2 now and I really like it, a couple of the plank moves are really hard but I like the squats and arms.

Just wanted to say hi. Keep on shredding

mehapp

OK, last week I was so absolutely swamped, I could not squeeze the shred in.
Not even one day. :embarassed: :sad:

I'm back on track though.

Good news: I've lost 4 pounds!

I've been really good about my calories, but even that surprised me. The shred rocks!!!

This has to be one of the best workouts ever!

Hope you're all doing well.
:flowerforyou:

Jovialation

I havent done my shred since the Friday before last, I think. I was busy with the bfs fam, then a week with my mom and uncle for moms bday in WI, and now Ive been sick....
I feel pretty bad about it and Ive been guilting myself like crazy, but I cant sit at the computer without feeling masively feverish.

mehapp

Hey Everyone!!!

What are you all up to?

I hope you're all shredding away. After doing the shred this morning - still on level one I could feel those muscles quivering... like little engines, shaking away. This was after skipping several days in a row. :embarassed:
The good news: there must be something to be said for consistency - I didn't feel this way after days 8 or 9, so I must have been getting stronger each day.
The bad news: I can't believe how much weaker those muscles were after skipping a week. I just hope I don't have to go through all the soreness again, that would be a real bummer (not that I don't deserve it).
So I'd like to encourage you - if you feel like skipping, DON'T! If you want to quit - DON'T! If you're tempted to give in and feel like it doesn't matter - DON'T.
I've learned my lesson. Restarting is more painful than just keeping up with it everyday!

I'm leaving for vacation in two weeks. We're going to the coast - and I have a new swimsuit. Size 12. I tried it on last night, and I definitely have to lose a few inches in the middle. I've started a 10 minute pilates workout (targeting on the abs) today, in addition to the shred. I'll let you know how that goes.

I hope everyone is making progress.
Enjoy your weekend - in a healthy way!!!
:flowerforyou:

kaylou

Hi Everyone-
Just returned from vacation. Out of the 10 days with travel for 2 days down and 2 days back I did the shred 6 days. This was a hugh goal for me as I NEVER exercise on vacation. And everyone was saying "oh your on vacation worry when you get home". I usually would get up and have it done before anyone woke.
I do have to admit I did not log any food but I tried to make good choices (in between the margheritas). Last year I went on the same vacation and I gained 6lbs in the 10 days. This year I gained 2.5, although my goal was maintain I am confident that it will come off quick, as soon as I drop back to the 1200 calories a day and minu all the cocktails I will be fine.

Jovialation

After two weeks of being back and forth to Wisconsin for family things I did the shred today. Granted I did a TON of walking and swimming in the past two weeks...but I also ate WI state fair food

mehapp

I'd like a little perspective, please.

I am still on level one. Everyday, I either increase in endurance (all butt kicks, stamina while doing jumping jacks) or improve in form. I am to the point were I can do all pushups with good form - but am still doing the "girl" pushups. Everyday, I break a sweat.

All that said, however, it is not nearly as painful to complete as it was in the beginning. I'm rarely sore anymore, and if I am , I just have to do some of the warm-up exercises and that seems to loosen me up just enough. (I am sure my sore shoulders come from better form while strength training, and the pushups )

So my question is: When should I move on to level 2?

I have no problem staying on level 1 for as long as necessary. I thought at this rate, I could stay on level 1 for 30 days, level 2 for 30 days, and level 3 for 30 days! :laugh:

What do you all think? Especially for those who've moved on already. Was there a big difference between levels? I want to have a good workout everyday, and as I've just barely mastered all the steps, I'm reluctant to move on before I'm ready.

Thanks for all your help! Keep shredding!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:

Jovialation

ive been on level one for what seems like forever. and considering the weight I want to lose even if I do have to do each level for 30 days a piece Ill do it and it wouldnt bother me lol

m2kjenn

Merkert: I found level two is not that much more difficult then level 1, I switched just for variety. It has some different exercises that just work your muscles differently. You may find it effective to give it a try, it is also a great workout and some elements are the same, or very similar. You can always switch back to level 1 or even alternate the two. Like so many things, it is the getting in a habit and getting some movement in everyday that is important.

mehapp

Thank you so much.
I believe I will try level 2 on Monday. The weekends are hard enough to squeeze it in. :laugh:

You guys are great!

I hope everyone is doing well.

Unfortunately, I never got around to taking my measurements - and now, I really wish I did. I can definitely can tell a difference. Maybe others cannot, but I feel a difference. It's strange, how I've lost the last few #s. My rings are looser, and I have wrists again! I don't know if the rest of my arm is much smaller, but I'm happy to have wrists and elbows that are bony again!!! :bigsmile: Also, some nice definition in the shoulder area.
I can tell my tummy (huge trouble area) is tighter and is getting smaller (it will take a while), and I'm very happy to report that I have not needed to change bra sizes. :blushing:

Altogether, I've lost 7 Lbs. since the first.

How's everyone else doing???

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou::flowerforyou:

maddiebabe

So I have a question, I have heard from people that there is a nutritional plan to go with the DVD but obviously it doenst come with it, so does anyone know anything about it at all? Im very curious

mehapp

Good Morning Shredders!!!

Just curious, is anyone up for another month?!?

How is everyone doing?

What were your results this past month?

Did you consider the shred successful?

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I'm definitely in for another month. (I'm leaving for vacation in two days, and plan on shredding)

I've lost 9 Lbs. since the first.

I consider that a huge success, considering that I took that week in the middle when life was totally crazy.

Good Luck!
:flowerforyou:

m2kjenn

I will definitely be continuing. I am really happy with the toning I'm getting from the shred. I'm not as dedicated to it as I should be, will try to be more consistent this month. I've been really working on the Couch 2 5k so that takes my main focus and then I fill in on my rest days with the shred.

kaylou

I will definitely be continuing. I am really happy with the toning I'm getting from the shred. I'm not as dedicated to it as I should be, will try to be more consistent this month. I've been really working on the Couch 2 5k so that takes my main focus and then I fill in on my rest days with the shred.

I am doing the exact thing...I have seen you on the run topic also. I am now on w2d2 today. Did the shred yesterday on my "off" day.