30 day shred begining 1-1-10

tamelab

I just finished L2D2 and it was still hard. I did the plank jacks this time instead of the modified version and did some of the ones where you are in plank position and have to bring your knees to your chest. Those kill me. By the end when it is time to do abs and she says get in plank position, I could just scream! I am trying to do the Shred every other day. I don't want to miss it too many days either because it is just like starting over for me if I do. I am finally down 3 more pounds since January 1!! How is everybody else doing?

Way to go on those 3 lbs!!!! It is such a great feeling, isn't it?!!! I'm not getting around to the shred today... too much going on... But I'm going to cardio it in at the gym tonight... So, hopeing to shred it tomorrow!

Thanks! It does feel great to finally move the scale a little bit!

tamelab

I missed Saturday because L2D2 + 50 minutes of Backside = very sore back. So, rather than push it and miss a week, I skipped a day. I did L2D3 on Sunday. It's still hard, but it took a while to get used to L1, so...I will not quit!

I wouldn't feel so guilty about skipping Saturday if I didn't *also* skip today because I haven't had time until right now, and now I am just exhausted. I also think PMS is kicking my butt this week and sucking all motivation out of me.

I *have to* - *I will* - get up tomorrow and do L2D4. I don't want to start making up excuses and stop - especially with all the progress I've been making (-4 lbs, -1.5" off of waist, -1.5" off of hips, -0.5" off thighs...WOOHOO!!).

So tonight I allow myself rest :flowerforyou: - so I can get up early tomorrow and push myself! :grumble:

Good for you. PMS is a valid reason. Don't feel guilty. You will do it tomorrow!!

tamelab

I did the plank jacks this time instead of the modified version and did some of the ones where you are in plank position and have to bring your knees to your chest. Those kill me.

I hear you Tammy! Is it me, or is the modified actually harder than the original move?

I still hate plank jacks :laugh:

I hate them all but the knee to chest things are my worst whether modified or regular.

mrsprazak05

Weigh to go everyone!! Today, was day 3 of getting up at 6 am to workout! I truly had to push myself...since I am not a morning person...but with school starting back up...IF I'm going to workout...I HAVE to workout in the mornings! Grrrr! Today, I started with my 25 minute Core Secrets Full Body Workout, then followed it with the Shred! I'm on L2D14! I LOVE it! I'm feeling SO very good!! It's funny...cause I've ALWAYS quit...I've ALWAYS looked to others for motivation. I needed a workout partner....an accountability partner...someone to keep me in line...then, I read this....

"I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time."

And, WOW...that hit me hard! IF I want this to be a lifestyle change....a PERMANENT change...I have to take life by the horns...and DO IT...by myself! FOR ME!! I can't rely on anyone else...cause undoubtedly ...they will always fail me. They're human. The only one who will not fail me in my lifetime...is my God...And I've had no confidence in myself...in my abilities. I have never felt like I can do this...without someone doing it with me....holding my hand. Well...its time...and I feel GREAT that I'm doing this for myself...and that, though I'm making small changes (i.e. getting up at 6 am)...but I AM doing it...on my own! So...I don't know if anyone cares to listen to me ramble...but those are my thoughts today. And I am so thankful for MFP...and that I can come on here and vent...and express my feeling...my victories...and my failures! now...on to bed...so I can get up again at 6 am and workout!! happy Shredding everyone! I don't know about you...but I'm sure feeling much toner!!!

mrsprazak05

I guess its actually L2D6...but I've been shredding for 14 days...just 6 have been on level 2! LOL

mschelle

Tammy - Thanks for the encouragement!

MrsPrazak05 - Good for you! I had a similar epiphany when I quit smoking. I can't blame the tools or my friends that quit then went back - it had to come from me. Once I did it for me, it was a lot, well not 'easier', but maybe more 'motivating' is a better word.

10 hours of sleep last night and I feel a LOT better. Up at 730 to workout. Still sweating as I type this :ohwell:

L2D4 done!

kandyjo

Got my shred on today... one of my off days from the gym... that's when I do the shred...
Finished Level 1 Day 7 today... Feeling GREAT!!

workingitout

You guys convinced me - I want to try the 30 day shred! What equipment do I need? It sounds from your posts like I need a jumprope and some hand weights? Anything else? I'm going to look at my cable "on demand" channel to see if the Shred is on there, and if it's not, I'll head to Target to buy it. Always looking for good fitness recommendations!

kandyjo

just weights! You don't actually use a jumprope at all...

I use 3 lb and 5 lb weights... I switch back and forth..

33KIKI

Hey folks -

I bought the video in December - just FYI - I forgot who said they were going to Target to get it -they have it at Cotsco for $7.99. :happy:

But anyhoo I started real strong on 1/1/10 and had done it like 5 days then I don't know what happened.:grumble: I am continually hitting the gym so tonight I told my kids to make sure to I get back on track and make sure Mommy's does the video. I plan on doing Level one for 5 more times and then I will move up - I NEED TO!

So anyhoo - hoping to keep up and get some some virtual kicks in the butt if you don't see me on here checking in with ya'll!

Thanks ya'll :flowerforyou:

tamelab

Got my shred on today... one of my off days from the gym... that's when I do the shred...
Finished Level 1 Day 7 today... Feeling GREAT!!

Good for you!! I shred tomorrow. See you then.

tamelab

Hey folks -

I bought the video in December - just FYI - I forgot who said they were going to Target to get it -they have it at Cotsco for $7.99. :happy:

But anyhoo I started real strong on 1/1/10 and had done it like 5 days then I don't know what happened.:grumble: I am continually hitting the gym so tonight I told my kids to make sure to I get back on track and make sure Mommy's does the video. I plan on doing Level one for 5 more times and then I will move up - I NEED TO!

So anyhoo - hoping to keep up and get some some virtual kicks in the butt if you don't see me on here checking in with ya'll!

Thanks ya'll :flowerforyou:

Sounds great. I'll send you a friend request and I will send you a PM if I don't see you on here.

keiko

I did the plank jacks this time instead of the modified version and did some of the ones where you are in plank position and have to bring your knees to your chest. Those kill me.

I hear you Tammy! Is it me, or is the modified actually harder than the original move?

I still hate plank jacks :laugh:

I'm still here shredding but with classes starting I haven't had time to post. Today I did L2D2. I'm glad I stopped in yesterday and read the above quotes! The advanced move is easier than the modified!

I'm still at my starting weight which is good since I'm at goal. I am hoping I'm toning. I'll do measurements after my 30 days are up. I've been shredding M-F taking Sat/Sun off.
:flowerforyou:

33KIKI

Alrighty :bigsmile: I did my Shred last night and since it had been a few days I have achy muscles..but feel good. So I am on L1D5, tonight is the gym. I try to do the video on days I don't hit the gym but it's tough..I think I may try waking up early to do it- downstairs - quietly while the kids and hubbie are sleeping. The only bad thing is I already have to be up and moving by 6am to get the kids ready for school...so I think next week I am going to try in the am - but regardless will be doing it Sat & Sun.

Have fun shredding :flowerforyou:

rose1617

I just started shredding this week. After L1 D1 I wasn't sore at all. I felt a slight twinge in my quads because I certainly don't strengthen those enough (and lunges of course kill my knees - had to stick with the easy version), but other than that I felt fine.
I think I'm only going to stick with L1 long enough to be able to do it once without sweating (maybe 5 days) and then move up. I hope L2 is tougher and from what I hear it is.

mschelle

L2D5 done!! Not as hard as it's been. - although I still can't do *all* of the squat jumps or that last ab move.

Could be that I ate lunch 20 minutes before, could be because I am now officially half-way through! Woohoo!

tamelab

Hey all...I did L2D4 of the Shred today. It is getting easier each time but I sure am getting tired of hearing Jillian say the same thing over and over:laugh: I was able to do the plank jacks and most of the other ones (where you pull your knees to your chest). I can't remember what those are called. Have a good night everybody. I will Shred again on Saturday or Sunday. See you then.

kandyjo

Hey all...I did L2D4 of the Shred today. It is getting easier each time but I sure am getting tired of hearing Jillian say the same thing over and over:laugh: I was able to do the plank jacks and most of the other ones (where you pull your knees to your chest). I can't remember what those are called. Have a good night everybody. I will Shred again on Saturday or Sunday. See you then.

YAY!!! HOw encouraging to hear you say that it is getting easier!!! I know that is how Level 1 has been with me..... I'm scared of level 2 :laugh: So, it is really good to hear your report :drinker:

charcharbec

I will say this about level 2-- it SUCKS. Well not really. Just a LOT more upper body strength--- well that and I am using 5 lb weights. But OMGGGGG it kills me. And i have people who live below me who hear me jumping all over the place after work. >.> Ooops. But really--- I LOVE the shred. And even though I am not "shreding right though" it is okay. Your body DOES need a day off... and its honestly about 25 mins if you include your warm up (which gets your heart rate up). So I mean I am trying for 5 days a week. Have been on the shred level 2 for about 5 days and have done three days of it so far.... So we will see.

My favorites of level 2 are the walking push ups... anyone else? The plank jacks I can do.. but I feel bad making so much noise to the people down stairs. Anyone else feel like that?

tamelab

Hey all...I did L2D4 of the Shred today. It is getting easier each time but I sure am getting tired of hearing Jillian say the same thing over and over:laugh: I was able to do the plank jacks and most of the other ones (where you pull your knees to your chest). I can't remember what those are called. Have a good night everybody. I will Shred again on Saturday or Sunday. See you then.

YAY!!! HOw encouraging to hear you say that it is getting easier!!! I know that is how Level 1 has been with me..... I'm scared of level 2 :laugh: So, it is really good to hear your report :drinker:

Don't be scared. You can do it!! Just follow Anita if you need to, which I have to on some of those plank moves. I can really tell a difference in my shoulder tone. My husband told me the other day that my shoulders looked like someone who worked out, so something must be working!!

kandyjo

Hey all...I did L2D4 of the Shred today. It is getting easier each time but I sure am getting tired of hearing Jillian say the same thing over and over:laugh: I was able to do the plank jacks and most of the other ones (where you pull your knees to your chest). I can't remember what those are called. Have a good night everybody. I will Shred again on Saturday or Sunday. See you then.

YAY!!! HOw encouraging to hear you say that it is getting easier!!! I know that is how Level 1 has been with me..... I'm scared of level 2 :laugh: So, it is really good to hear your report :drinker:

Don't be scared. You can do it!! Just follow Anita if you need to, which I have to on some of those plank moves. I can really tell a difference in my shoulder tone. My husband told me the other day that my shoulders looked like someone who worked out, so something must be working!!

YAY!!! No more "back fat"!!!! I can't wait!!!! :laugh:

mschelle

L2D6 DONE! I managed to raise the temperature in my basement (where I work out) 3 degrees in the course of working out! Ha! :laugh:

My mantra - I can do this for 5 more seeconds...I can do this for 5 more seconds. It actually got me through *all* the plank jacks this time!

kandyjo

L2D6 DONE! I managed to raise the temperature in my basement (where I work out) 3 degrees in the course of working out! Ha! :laugh:

My mantra - I can do this for 5 more seeconds...I can do this for 5 more seconds. It actually got me through *all* the plank jacks this time!

WOW!! Awesome!! I will have to try the "5 second" mantra when I get to Level 2 :laugh:

Monda

Hey guys, Can I join your group? I have been doing the shred for 7 days now. And I have found it to be awesome. At first I was really sore but now I feel so good. I am so proud of myself for going this far. Usually, I would have quit by now. I need all the support I can get.

kellygirl5538

I complete the 30 Day Shred.............Did everyday except for 3 days. One day i need a day off and the other 2 days I had heavy workouts at the gym.................I lost 7-10 pounds and tonned up a lot...........I'm going to it another month.

Monda

I complete the 30 Day Shred.............Did everyday except for 3 days. One day i need a day off and the other 2 days I had heavy workouts at the gym.................I lost 7-10 pounds and tonned up a lot...........I'm going to it another month.

Great job! I am going to keep doing it too! I love the workout so far! I am only on Level 1 day 8 tomorrow. I love it! Keep up the good work!

mschelle

Hey guys, Can I join your group? I have been doing the shred for 7 days now. And I have found it to be awesome. At first I was really sore but now I feel so good. I am so proud of myself for going this far. Usually, I would have quit by now. I need all the support I can get.

Of course! Welcome, Monda!

L2D7 done! I noticed today I have a waist! It's so cool! And I have freaky-looking muscles on my legs that I can see moving under my gym clothes (that I'm sure only I can see, but I know they're there!)

I felt so good this morning I was planning to do L1 after L2, but after the warm up and first circuit, I realized I'm a little weak from L2 so rather than hurt myself, I stopped. Maybe later, if I have time. Oh well, an extra 10 minutes nonetheless.

tamelab

Hey guys...Had a busy weekend with a birthday party for my youngest and then came my TOM. I am taking today off because I feel so bad. I will be back at the Shred M-W-F this week. You are all doing great. Keep up the good work!!

Monda...Hi and welcome to the group

kandyjo

Hey guys, Can I join your group? I have been doing the shred for 7 days now. And I have found it to be awesome. At first I was really sore but now I feel so good. I am so proud of myself for going this far. Usually, I would have quit by now. I need all the support I can get.

Of course! Welcome, Monda!

L2D7 done! I noticed today I have a waist! It's so cool! And I have freaky-looking muscles on my legs that I can see moving under my gym clothes (that I'm sure only I can see, but I know they're there!)

I felt so good this morning I was planning to do L1 after L2, but after the warm up and first circuit, I realized I'm a little weak from L2 so rather than hurt myself, I stopped. Maybe later, if I have time. Oh well, an extra 10 minutes nonetheless.

Congratulations on the muscle definitions!!!!! I can't wait to actually be able to see some muscle "cuts"..... I know I have a long row to hoe.... It's exciting though... Keep those encouraging experiences coming!!! :happy:

Monda

I completed Day 8 today. I almost took the day off but I was too motivated to miss a day. I love this DVD so much! It is better than any I have ever tried. I viewed Level 2 today and it really looks challenging. I will be moving into that on Wednesday. Good Luck!