30 Day Shred Group Sept 1st!!! Here we go!!!

Jovialation

thanks for the reminder...sometimes I forget that maybe I should take those warnings seriously. The last few times Ive shredded since being on the meds Ive had to take a lot of breaks because Id suddenly feel faint or sick.

Hopefully I can work around it....or maybe I may have to give up the shred and work out at my own pace with random exercises. Which would be too bad, I like the shred. We'll see

etey7

Day 3 Level 2 done! yey! :drinker:

I feel so left behind already, you guys are making so much progress. Great job all of you!!!!:flowerforyou:
Skywalker you're amazing! I've only lost an inch from my waist since the start (credit that from too much pigging out uuuggghhh :sick: ). I lost the measurements I did from the start of this workout so I can't really track it all except the waist because it's the only thing I remember.

For everyone under the weather, take care of yourself and work on your own pace. A little exercise isn't that bad but don't push yourself too hard. Wait it out until you feel better. Take care! :flowerforyou:

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april_mesk

Day14, L2 and L3 - holy crow! It is such a great burn, though. I felt guilty because I went on a little 3 day vacation and didn't get my shreds in... feeling great today, though. L3 was tough but, I felt like I did great. I can't quite do everything with Natalie but, I know I will get there. I am only on Day 14 so, I am going to try and and either do Level 3 now or both 2 and 3. It feels great! Sorry, I sound like a moron, but, I truly have a great high right now...those endorphins will get you every time - - :bigsmile: Good luck to all at wherever you are at and the main thing is just to keep with it! :flowerforyou:

Jovialation

finally feeling better. havent eaten the healthiest recently & kinda feel guilty & kinda dont.
Gonna try to do the shred 5 days this week & then work my way up to doing more exercise outside of the shred next week again.
Last time I did the shred since being on my meds I had quite a few issues keeping up and feeling nauseous or like I was going to pass out so Im going to pace myself and take the breaks I need.

Good news is that my parents may give me their treadmill for my bday because they never ever use it. I could definitely use it though! Its really heavy though so moving it here and anywhere else is going to forever suck lol

HeatherMN

Good evening,

JoviAllTogetha: I hope you're feeling better. It would be awesome if you got your parent's treadmill. I bought one a few years ago and it has gotten it's fair share of use. It's a great thing to throw into your exercise routines.

I haven't done any Shredding since Thursday, but today I went on a hike with my boyfriend at a local State Park. We hiked for one hour and forty minutes and burned a whopping 1126 calories, according to my HRM. Guess the hills were worth it in the end!

I still need to work on the dieting to see more results on the scale, but even so, I'm seeing and feeling changes. I can't believe how much better I did on today's hike than on the one we did last month!

Good luck and have a wonderful evening!
Heather

april_mesk

Day 15, Level2 - couldn't manage to get in Level 3 - uggh.... I am so happy that I joined this thread - everyone here is awesome! Love all of you! Well, 1/2 way there. Now, there is no turning back for me -have to do the rest of this.

Funny thing... I bought the dvds awhile ago and the company actually ended up sending me an extra whole set by accident for nothing and told me to keep it - so, I gave it to the girl I work with (who loves to run) and now she is doing it! I love it! She, coincidentally has a cat and dog and was having a rough time with the dog lapping her face while she was trying to do Level 1 flies...hah!

Happy Shredding! I have to watch Lie to Me tonight - just love that guy... take care and talk to you soon

Jovi - Glad you are feeling better... :flowerforyou:

skywalker

Well, after not shredding since last Tuesday, I completed day 16 tonight (day 6 level 2)! Officially broken the halfway point. :happy: I'm hoping my stupid cold that's been hanging around is finally gone. Still slightly sniffley, but I can keep taking off 4 days a week. Luckily, I haven't gained any weight with my lack of exercise.

Looks like everyone is doing great! Congrats to you all!! I agree with april_mesk... I love this thread too. I keeps me motivated and inspired. Thanks for joining everyone! :happy:

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bribaby24

Shredded Level 2 today and yesterday. Took saturday off only because I was so busy working and doing stuff around the house. I am doing awful at my diet! I need to get back in gear asap! And my plan is to still start a running program also along with the shred. Hope that I can get everything on track this week!!!

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ilike2moveit

I'm late to the party but better late than never. I've been procrastinating but I finally bought the dvd and then it laid around unopened and yesterday I finally opened it and started. Yesterday was day 1 level 1 and today will be day 2. It wasn't as bad as I expected and I actually thought it might not have been challenging enough. However, last night -and this morning- I was feeling sore muscles. Hope it works 'cause I need all the help I can get.

Jovialation

Thanks to those that were glad Im feeling better! :laugh:

I havent been shredding still but I did do an hour of stepping aerobics while watching tv (little stuff...steps on the wii fit board w/ the add ons to make it taller and some arm exercises)

Hopefully today Ill get some shredding and some stepping in

HeatherMN

Good morning!

ilike2moveit: Congrats on starting Shred!

Yesterday, on the Biggest Loser League website, I read something that puts new perspective on weight loss. They suggest that if you're feeling down about your slow progress when it comes to weight loss, that you should fill a backpack with the weight you've lost so far and walk up the stairs. Just feeling how far you've come is amazing! I think about carrying around a 12 lb. backpack (my weight loss since the 1st of the year) and am so glad I've lost that much already. Just wanted to share.

I didn't do anything last night, except drink beer (naughty, I know!) because it was the big Vikings vs. Packers football game. I didn't go very far over my calories, though, so I know I can make up the difference today.

Tonight is Biggest Loser night, so I'll be working out tonight for sure; it's the only way I can justify watching others workout!

I've officially lost one pound since my family started our Biggest Loser competition, my sister is down 3 lbs. and my mom is down 2 lbs. Looks like I have some work to do!

Have a great day and happy exercising!
Heather

blueyed_blond

so I've been a little MIA recently :blushing:

but decided to make up for my laziness by punishing myself and doing level 1 & 2 at the same time.....bribaby24 you're doing this too right?

did it Saturday (only made it half way through level 2..so hard combined)

then did it again yesterday and made it through both...barely...there were a few "5 second" breaks while i tried to not pass out from exhaustion.

Level 2 makes me laugh because Jillian makes fun of Natalie for not trying so hard...haha...did everyone see in level 1 when Natalie stops because she thinks the camera is off her.....makes me feel better that even the super fit people cheat a little.

Hope everyone is doing well! I'm super sore today...

HeatherMN

so I've been a little MIA recently :blushing:

but decided to make up for my laziness by punishing myself and doing level 1 & 2 at the same time.....bribaby24 you're doing this too right?

did it Saturday (only made it half way through level 2..so hard combined)


Hey, at least you jumped back into it! Just a suggestion, but what about doing the levels backward and doing 2 first and then 1? I've been meaning to try that myself.

blueyed_blond

so I've been a little MIA recently :blushing:

but decided to make up for my laziness by punishing myself and doing level 1 & 2 at the same time.....bribaby24 you're doing this too right?

did it Saturday (only made it half way through level 2..so hard combined)


Hey, at least you jumped back into it! Just a suggestion, but what about doing the levels backward and doing 2 first and then 1? I've been meaning to try that myself.

I was thinking about doing that in a few days..just to mix it up....will let you know if I do it....those planks are killer so maybe best to get them out of the way first! but then I'd end on shoulder raises :noway:

ilike2moveit

Good morning!

ilike2moveit: Congrats on starting Shred!

Yesterday, on the Biggest Loser League website, I read something that puts new perspective on weight loss. They suggest that if you're feeling down about your slow progress when it comes to weight loss, that you should fill a backpack with the weight you've lost so far and walk up the stairs. Just feeling how far you've come is amazing! I think about carrying around a 12 lb. backpack (my weight loss since the 1st of the year) and am so glad I've lost that much already. Just wanted to share.

I didn't do anything last night, except drink beer (naughty, I know!) because it was the big Vikings vs. Packers football game. I didn't go very far over my calories, though, so I know I can make up the difference today.

Tonight is Biggest Loser night, so I'll be working out tonight for sure; it's the only way I can justify watching others workout!

I've officially lost one pound since my family started our Biggest Loser competition, my sister is down 3 lbs. and my mom is down 2 lbs. Looks like I have some work to do!

Have a great day and happy exercising!
Heather

Thanks! We watched the game last night too. My hubby is a huge Vikings fan.

Mamakatspokane

Hi all
I'm not part of the group but I have a question for you "shredders"...How do you log the exercise? I've been saying it's circuit training?? I know a heart monitor is best but I don't have one and we are broke so... How do you log it on MFP?
THANKS!

bribaby24

Mamakatspokane~ That was my question too at the beginning and it seems like everyone logs it as circuit training also :flowerforyou:

Level 2 and 3 shredded! It was super tough haven't done level 3 since Friday, but I made it!

blueyed_blond~ yep I do two levels a day, the reasoning starting off at the shred was because it seems like I could never do seven whole days of excercising even for 20minutes. So I doubled up on the levels hoping it would work to cram it into less days. But then I did commit to seven days and doing two levels a day, so now it is just for fun (not really fun) but you know what I mean for that extra push. I did switch up the levels when I started level 3 I did level 3 first then 2 but 2 makes me wayyy out of breath so I do that first so I'm warmed up for the tough toning in level 3. Level 1 was good for me to do before 2 because then it warmed me up for level 2. It is very nice to switch it up to make it more interesting! Alright everyone this is my 100th attempt to get up early tomorrow and run and now it is very cold out and even harder to get out there but hopefully I will do it finally!!! Happy shredding!






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april_mesk

Day 16, L2 and L3 - wooh! That is so tough, sweat my @!! off! Uggh. Feels good, have to watch BL and the commercial is all done so thought I would quickly check in to see how everyone was doing...
Don't know how long I am going to be able to keep up with doing both L2 and L3 at the same time. I mean, I have 14 days left to go... I will try... as long as I at least get in one a work out I will be okay. I just feel so much better when I get that full hour of sweat time. Happy Shredding! Going back to watch BL - congrats bribaby! Four days to go for you, that's great - good luck in getting up early. I always say that too, but, am not a morning person- obviously. Most of the time I am checking in at night. Kudos to you that can start your day off with your workout! Maybe some day I will...

skywalker

Day 17 done!!! :happy:

skywalker

I can't believe it myself... I just did day 18 before work today!!!! Woohoo!!! I haven't even had my coffee yet. :laugh:

HeatherMN

Good morning!

I didn't Shred, but did the Biggest Loser Power Sculpt (which has Jillian teaching Level 1) for 30 minutes, which burned 342 calories, then did 10 minutes of hula hooping, which burned 152 calories. Not too bad. I meant to run on the treadmill, but didn't quite have the energy after working with the weights. I did 5 lb. weights, but on all exercises focusing on one arm at a time, I doubled up and did 10lbs.!

I guess I just get too bored doing the same workouts every day! So, I switch it around, but try to make sure it includes Jillian!

Congrats on everyone's progress; keep it up!

Heather

bribaby24

Ughhh..didn't wake up early enough to run!! :noway: I was so ready to run too in the afternoon, that's when I like to workout, hate morning workouts. But my husband works afternoons to late nite and I don't have a running stroller so can't leave the house to run with my son, would be awesome if I had a treadmill! So I must wake up early before my son wakes up and RUN but it is so cold and the bed is sooo warm. I work tomorrow morning but Friday I will try again! I did shred Level 2 and 3 today, muscles ache but felt awesome after!

skywalker

Shredded this morning before work and then did a 26 mile bike ride after work. I need to do some serious calorie burning this week. I feel I've been lacking cardio, even though Jillian kills me. Over the summer I was riding 100-150 miles a week, but no weight training. When I started the Shred, I dropped down to 65 miles a week. I'm going back up too 100 a week, at least for a little while to see what that does for the scale. I've gotten in 56.75 miles so far and 3 shreds. I'm not shredding tomorrow, but plan on it Friday and Saturday. After 2 weeks of being sick on and off, it's time to get serious!!! Who's with me? :laugh:

Just felt like getting that out. Happy Shredding, everyone! :laugh: :drinker: :laugh:

sudzie88

day 29 done! (not stopping at 30 though, lol)... level 2 is still ridiculous, but at least i am not dyying all the way through now.

april_mesk

Didn't shred last night but, will tonight. I needed a break last night. I did have intentions but, didn't get there. I am going to try and keep up with 2 and 3 to the end. I do feel like I need more cardio as well. I weighed in last night and lost just a little so, I guess it's a loss but, the more you lose the more hard it is to continue to lose. I guess I shouldn't complain. Since the baby I have lost 62 lbs. and this is in 16 mos. time so that's not too bad. I would love to drop another 30.

Skywalker - good for you getting up early - I am so not a morning person! I would love to get it out of the way, though.
Sudzie - you are awesome for sticking with it even after the challenge! She is tough so, you do get the most out of her workouts. I am going to need to vary up with her at the end or shut her sound off when I am doing it (lol).
Bribaby - I have been thinking of varying up with my treadmill also. Something about just putting on your ipod and running out stress is an awesome feeling. If you can get a treadmill for the winter do it! I agree - I would love to get up before my LO also and get in a walk/run before she gets up.

Good luck to everyone this week!

HeatherMN

Good morning,

Last night was a volunteer night, so I got lots of walking in, but no Shredding. I didn't get home until 9:30 last night and just didn't have it in me to do it. I really need to start getting some running time in on the treadmill as well. I need more cardio!

At least I stayed under my calories yesterday, so that helps. I'm actually doing fairly well on the eating this week, but need to do just a bit better.

Happy exercising,
Heather

sudzie88

Sudzie - you are awesome for sticking with it even after the challenge! She is tough so, you do get the most out of her workouts. I am going to need to vary up with her at the end or shut her sound off when I am doing it (lol).

april_mesk - Thanks! I just really like the workout and the fact that it is only 20 mins lol. i actually feel like i get a really good well rounded workout from it (although i do go to the gym afterwards 3-4 times a week and either bike or use the elliptical for more cardio), and i feel like it is a great alternative when i can't get to the gym.

Sky - i am a morning person so i know how great that feels! I always workout first thing in the morning around 7am, even before I've eaten breakfast! some studies suggest that this is advantageous, but i am still not completely convinced ... haha. keep it up! i promise it gets easier to wake up and then the whole day you are just so happy with yourself and feel great!

sudzie88

Didn't shred last night but, will tonight. I needed a break last night. I did have intentions but, didn't get there. I am going to try and keep up with 2 and 3 to the end. I do feel like I need more cardio as well. I weighed in last night and lost just a little so, I guess it's a loss but, the more you lose the more hard it is to continue to lose. I guess I shouldn't complain. Since the baby I have lost 62 lbs. and this is in 16 mos. time so that's not too bad. I would love to drop another 30.

that is amazing!!! 62 lbs is incredible especially in only 16 months! don't ever feel like you haven't accomplished anything, wow! also, dont feel like just because you have, that means you can't complain and be frustrated about the last 30 lbs! that's what were here for

bribaby24

Shredded Level 2 today might do level 3 later but who knows I have a whole house to clean first :sad:

Skywalker~ I am with you! It is time to get majorly serious!!!
I will get my booty outta bed tomorrow morning while it is still dark and freezing and I will run...I hope...because I will feel AMAZING after it's done! We shall see.....






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april_mesk

Didn't shred last night but, will tonight. I needed a break last night. I did have intentions but, didn't get there. I am going to try and keep up with 2 and 3 to the end. I do feel like I need more cardio as well. I weighed in last night and lost just a little so, I guess it's a loss but, the more you lose the more hard it is to continue to lose. I guess I shouldn't complain. Since the baby I have lost 62 lbs. and this is in 16 mos. time so that's not too bad. I would love to drop another 30.

that is amazing!!! 62 lbs is incredible especially in only 16 months! don't ever feel like you haven't accomplished anything, wow! also, dont feel like just because you have, that means you can't complain and be frustrated about the last 30 lbs! that's what were here for

Day 17 - L2 and L3 - Thank you, Sudzie. I have to keep telling myself, yes, this is very good. I am going to try like hell to start waking up early and doing a run as well on the treadmill. I will see if I can do this tomorrow also. Whew, it will be tough, but, if I can just manage to get up with my husband at 5:30/6:00... I don't know how he does it everyday (get up, not work out! hah!)... Good luck to you...going to swallow down a gallon of water now and do some laundry (maybe) :laugh: