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Got my day 6 and 7 in this morning! I did them back to back.
Yesterday would have been my day 6 but my workout time got bumped because someone was coming over unexpectedly (which normally is fine except yesterday afternoon and evening was spoken for), I had to jump in the shower quick before they arrived. I have to admit, I took longer than normal because its not my fav person in the world, when I got out hubby said she called and decided to do some other errands. GRR!! I didn't want to get all sweaty in the little time I had left because I wouldn't have had time for a second shower.
Anyway...left the house, plans fell through, got home very late and tired there was no way I could throw on Jillian.
This morning I got up and did a back to back workout to catch up.
I use the tips here form all of you to help through those really tough parts! The jump rope and sometimes during jumping jacks I step side to side.
Thinking ahead... This past summer hubby and I did 30 day shred off and on, we switched it up between the levels but only did level 3 once. I am a little afraid of what is to come in level 3!0 -
Well... I feel a LOT behind everyone else when I look at our Shredder Board, but... slow and steady can still win *my* race, no?
Day one I was hot, red-faced, like jelly when I finished, taking shaky steps... and when I tried to take stairs the next morning, I almost collapsed! My legs were like rubber, and SO achy. By bedtime, I was sore around the ribs, too.
By day two, I talked my husband into doing the challenge with me (he's using canned veggies as his weights). I wasn't as hot, wasn't red-faced, but WoW... those muscles were screaming!
Day three was even better. I think this is going to be REALLY good for us. I'm still totally feeling it for the whole next day, but it's a good feeling - a feeling of accomplishment! Seven days to go!!
Good luck to all of you. This is for a GREAT cause!
Great job on working yourself hard! And for getting hubby in on the challenge with you. It is nice to have support at home too!0 -
Got my day 6 and 7 in this morning! I did them back to back.
That's just crazy talk! But, I'm totally jealous of both your discipline and endurance...I'd still be a panting pile of mush if I tried back to back. Good work!!
* edited to say: quoting obviously isn't my strong suit0 -
I never thought I'd say this, but today's workout was actually fun. I'm not near as winded as I was last Monday. Dog helped me balance during the quad stretches at the end. His head was just the right height to keep me from falling over
I'm too chicken to look ahead to see what Level 2 is like. I'll just stay here in my ignorant bliss, happy to be able to do the Level 1 workout with a smile on my face for the next couple of days.0 -
I'm back! I was taking 2 days 'off' and really enjoyed them! Now I'm looking forward to todays shred!
Have a great start in a new week!0 -
and done! Feeling sweaty, shaky and great!0
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Day 5 done. Missed yesterday due to being too busy. Will try each day this week except Wednesday and Saturday I am too busy.0
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Done Day 7 earlier today. I can feel a difference in my strength (getting off the couch, reaching things, etc), my clothing is starting to become looser again, and the workout is becoming easier. When I do it at the gym, I used 8lb weights for some of the exercises. The 5lb weights I have at home just are not heavy enough for my bicep curls. Only have one 10lb at home. Alternated the biceps using the 10lb.
So excited for Thursday when I finish Level 1! I have never done Level 2 before. I have watched it a few times and it looks tough!0 -
Day 8 - done.
Wow... it feels good.
Have a wonderful day everyone!0 -
For anyone who is still sore (or for future workout reference), here are a couple of things to try:
1. Oranges/Vitamin C - Yesterday on EverydayHealth.com I read that oranges help get rid of that after-workout pain. (For me, it's in my thighs...the squats, lunges/side lunges, and boxing in 30DS were some of the hardest moves for me.) Apparently the vitamin C in oranges is what does it. I'm not sure how true this is though, because I take vitamin C pills every day, and I was QUITE sore anyway.
2. Bromelain - It's supposed to help with minor muscle injuries, sprains, etc. I took it right after my first 30DS workout and I was a lot better off the next day than I expected. Here's a little more about it, if you're interested. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/bromelain-000289.htm
Does anyone else know ways to get rid of the long-lasting muscle soreness that comes with new/really hard workouts?0 -
I had to skip yesterday due to a headache and nausea but I jumped back on it today! If I do an arm curl you can actually feel a ball of muscle!! And it doesn't require lots of poking around to find it!!! Who knew!?0
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For anyone who is still sore (or for future workout reference), here are a couple of things to try:
1. Oranges/Vitamin C - Yesterday on EverydayHealth.com I read that oranges help get rid of that after-workout pain. (For me, it's in my thighs...the squats, lunges/side lunges, and boxing in 30DS were some of the hardest moves for me.) Apparently the vitamin C in oranges is what does it. I'm not sure how true this is though, because I take vitamin C pills every day, and I was QUITE sore anyway.
2. Bromelain - It's supposed to help with minor muscle injuries, sprains, etc. I took it right after my first 30DS workout and I was a lot better off the next day than I expected. Here's a little more about it, if you're interested. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/bromelain-000289.htm
Does anyone else know ways to get rid of the long-lasting muscle soreness that comes with new/really hard workouts?
3) Magnesium helps!0 -
Day 9 - done! I don't feel to good today, but it's my usual november-first-snow-knee-and- shoulder-pain. So after the years I know it's gonna go away in a few days...0
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Done with day 7 and I'm not seeing the scale move yet. I am hoping for some difference in measurements since I have been sticking to my calorie goal except for Thanksgiving day. I am not sure if I will be ready to do level 2 in 3 days. My shins hurt a LOT when i am doing the jumping jacks and jump rope. I think I need better/newer shoes. I am seeing a bit better endurance. I also read on another post that someone gained like 7 pounds after doing this for 10 days due to retaining water because workouts cause you to do this at first???? Ugh.0
