NEW SHRED GROUP-DAY 11
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Hi guys, Well.... for a change I did the shred in the morning today and boy was it a struggle!!!! perhaps it was because I hadn't had my breakfast or perhaps it was because I hadn't left much time between shredding or perhaps i'm just a night time person!!! whatever the reason I will try it again tomorrow morning and that will be my last day on L2 Yahooo But OHHHH NO it will be on to L3 HELP!!!!0
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L2D7.......17 days in a row! I will admit my shoulder is sore..so on the second set of plank jacks I did regular jumping jacks instead...but I kept moving!
3 more days.....some happy news...yesterday I was able to completely button up a medium work shirt! It was getting too tight(couldn't button 2 buttons in the middle) and I had moved to a large...now the medium is still tight and I still have a way to go before I would actually wear it to work, but I can button it!
We have to embrace the small successes to appreciate the large ones!
Awww man Karen.. sorry to hear about your shoulder! Don't rough it up too much!!! BUT you are still banging it out, your my "SHERO"!!! :drinker:
Keep it up!! We are almost there!!!0 -
So this cold is really making it tough to breathe, but there was NO way I was going 3 days without working out. Not working out Thurs & Fri was bad enough so I put the shred on & did L2D1. I must say I actually like it better than level 1, the only thing I didn't like in it was the circuit one plank position where you jump in (forget what it's called I guess the cold took my memory with it today). They weren't toooooo bad, but I just didn't like the position and I wasn't a big fan of the walking pushups either... I didn't really feel a workout from them, but just felt uncomfortable walking in and standing up.
I actually like the plank jacks, which I was afraid of since everyone says they didn't like them. Not sure if I was just imagining them to be much worse or what, but I liked them a lot and felt the workout in my arms and abs.
I like the ab workouts in this level much better, but does anyone else have this problem.... whenever it comes to doing any ab work that involves lifting my butt off the ground, it hurts my tailbone. Maybe I just have a really pointy tailbone or something because even with carpet flooring and a mat down it feels like my tailbone is griding into the floor. So for circuit 2 abs when you lift your butt off the ground, it really is painful for me. Any ideas why this is happening or how I can modify it so it won't hurt but still get the same ab workout?
And by the end of circuit 3 my arms were definitely burning! But I'm excited to do it again tomorrow!
L2D11 Check! Definitely sweating more than L1 despite not finishing every circuit (ooh those V raises...ouchie).
Try putting a small pillow under your tailbone, I heard that suggestion in a different video so I don't think it would make the move less effective. Just make sure it's not real poofy. Or, remember that commercial where the kid stuffs a bunch of Charmin into his pants?
I feel basically the same as you...that walking down to pushups just annoys me and hurts my lower back. Maybe I'll just do girly pushups instead. By the end though my shoulder was dead and about to give out so I went back to the bicycle crunches from L1. I'll keep trying though!
Ok I did in fact watch a youtube video and did my measurements so here we go:
Chest: 36
waist: 32.8
hips: 41.8
right thigh: 22.6
left thigh: 22.4
right bicep: 10.8
left bicep: 11
And a big PS to mmrose: I've never heard of an IMPROMPTU 5k before! LOL...you are so inspiring and so strong!! Rock ON!
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep up the GREAT WORK!!!!!!0 -
Ok I pooped out and did yoga this morning..I slept really poorly and woke up grumpy and I think I would have smashed my TV if i'd put Jillian on there. It's a good thing The Biggest Loser is back on so I can remember why she's awesome and not just that evil wench trying to kill me at 4:30am.
Tomorrow L2D2 for sure...keep it going everyone!!! Love this group :smooched:0 -
Hey guys...
So, this weekend I'm headed out to Phoenix, AZ 12th-14th. I want to keep shredding....so this is my plan: i will take my laptop, dvd, weights, and mat to keep myself going. I just hope I stick to it and keep it up throughout the weekend.
Otherwise JM will kick my *kitten* when i return.
Yipes!0 -
Didn't wake up early enough this morning to shred and as much as I didn't want to do anything when I got home, I made myself do it! I'm still using 3 lb weights for circuit 1 & 3, but use the 5 lb weights for circuit 2. I'm really not liking the jump rope part of course and the plank pushups aren't too bad I can actually walk out & back with my legs straight now, but can't manage to do the pushup part haha.
Anyone know what I can do for my knee? I have no idea when I hurt it but now during workouts it starts to hurt more. For the second section of the jump rope I was basically jumping on one leg cause the other knee hurt too bad! It's really bugging me because it's not too sore when I walk or anything else, just during workouts.0 -
Hey guys...
So, this weekend I'm headed out to Phoenix, AZ 12th-14th. I want to keep shredding....so this is my plan: i will take my laptop, dvd, weights, and mat to keep myself going. I just hope I stick to it and keep it up throughout the weekend.
Otherwise JM will kick my *kitten* when i return.
Yipes!
This is what I do do when I travel as well.. Just do it first thing in the a.m to get it out of the way!!
GET IT!!!:flowerforyou:0 -
Didn't wake up early enough this morning to shred and as much as I didn't want to do anything when I got home, I made myself do it! I'm still using 3 lb weights for circuit 1 & 3, but use the 5 lb weights for circuit 2. I'm really not liking the jump rope part of course and the plank pushups aren't too bad I can actually walk out & back with my legs straight now, but can't manage to do the pushup part haha.
Anyone know what I can do for my knee? I have no idea when I hurt it but now during workouts it starts to hurt more. For the second section of the jump rope I was basically jumping on one leg cause the other knee hurt too bad! It's really bugging me because it's not too sore when I walk or anything else, just during workouts.
I noticed today that my knees were hurting me as well, could be from all of those jumping jacks, squats, lunges, oblique twistie thingies and the jump rope..(could also be from running, for me that is). I just think her workouts are hard on the knees. I actually googled it a while ago, and many people complained about knee pains.. I recently started using new sneakers which helped a lot.. The shock absorbers I suppose.
Keep pressing on!!! :happy:0 -
Ok I pooped out and did yoga this morning..I slept really poorly and woke up grumpy and I think I would have smashed my TV if i'd put Jillian on there. It's a good thing The Biggest Loser is back on so I can remember why she's awesome and not just that evil wench trying to kill me at 4:30am.
Tomorrow L2D2 for sure...keep it going everyone!!! Love this group :smooched:
Yeah 4:30am with Jillian!! I salute you!!! :drinker:
Keep it up! Your doing GREATTT!0 -
D15L2 DONE YAYYYYYYY!!! Halfway there!!! 5 more days in this level.. I think I am going to take a one day break (for real this time) :noway: Tomorrow I'm back to C25K training and Wednesday night I'm taking my first Zumba class - I CAN'T wait!!!! I hear it's such a blast! This particular class is really like a party... something like 200 people in the classroom! I will have a FULL report Wednesday night
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Keep Shredding Shredders!!!!!:flowerforyou:0 -
Hey all!
With regard to everyone experiencing sore joints, I was told this by a friend who is studying to be an Eastern Medicine dr. Try Vitamin D and Magnesium. These nutrients are VITAL in helping our musles relax, avoid spasming and not pull, strain, tear, etc. Vitamin D deficiency also causes chronic muscle soreness.
The past few weeks, I feel like I cant move. Everything hurts! So I will be taking my butt to the health food store to get in my supplements!
You are all doing great wth the Shred! I see we have a new member-WELCOME!
Have a great night all.
Happy shredding!0 -
LOOK at you go! You are an exercise machine! Have fun with the Zumba..it looks fun!D15L2 DONE YAYYYYYYY!!! Halfway there!!! 5 more days in this level.. I think I am going to take a one day break (for real this time) :noway: Tomorrow I'm back to C25K training and Wednesday night I'm taking my first Zumba class - I CAN'T wait!!!! I hear it's such a blast! This particular class is really like a party... something like 200 people in the classroom! I will have a FULL report Wednesday night!
Keep Shredding Shredders!!!!!:flowerforyou:0 -
Didn't wake up early enough this morning to shred and as much as I didn't want to do anything when I got home, I made myself do it! I'm still using 3 lb weights for circuit 1 & 3, but use the 5 lb weights for circuit 2. I'm really not liking the jump rope part of course and the plank pushups aren't too bad I can actually walk out & back with my legs straight now, but can't manage to do the pushup part haha.
Anyone know what I can do for my knee? I have no idea when I hurt it but now during workouts it starts to hurt more. For the second section of the jump rope I was basically jumping on one leg cause the other knee hurt too bad! It's really bugging me because it's not too sore when I walk or anything else, just during workouts.
Maybe modify the jump rope part...instead of jump roping maybe until your knee feels better you can do the punching from Level 1..you will still be moving !
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L2D2 (or 12) CHECK! I am really looking forward to improving at this level like we did with L1...I feel like such a lame-o when I have to take breaks now lol!! And I never thought I would consider the "regular" jump rope to be easy!
I swear I saw a little bicep trying to come out today.
As someone with chronic knee problems, I have some advice: first, get a nice biiig bottle of glucosamine and start taking it daily. It will take awhile to build up (4-5 weeks) but it has helped me so much I can't even describe. Second, ice after the workout. Knee-shaped ice packs are spendy so just use a bag of frozen peas or corn. Ice for 10-20 minutes and that should help.
Also, as has been mentioned, think about new shoes. There are some really high-impact moves so make sure you have cushy, supportive shoes.0 -
L2D8 done! Two more days then on to level 3.....ugh if I have to hear Jillian talk about going jean shopping ONE MORE TIME!!!! LOL...anyhow, with this level I only did the shred, I didn't use the treadmill..I wanted to see if I got better results doing extra cardio during the day...I have the next 2 days off and I bought BL Cardio Max..I am considering doing that as well the next couple of days..
Hope all is well! Many of us are half way there!0 -
how do you edit the calorie goals i want to change mine from 1200 to 1500 and i dont know how0
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I took a day off yesterday which would have been D15L2.... oh well, back on the daily grind or should I say shred? I will be doing it today and I will be sweating my butt off.
I'll keep ya posted!0 -
how do you edit the calorie goals i want to change mine from 1200 to 1500 and i dont know how
My profile -> goals -> change goals (big green button)0 -
I swear I saw a little bicep trying to come out today.
Isnt that a GREAT feeling!? Dont question if you saw it...you know you did! And you know you have been kicking your butt so that's just a sign of progress! WAY TO GO!0 -
how do you edit the calorie goals i want to change mine from 1200 to 1500 and i dont know how
My profile -> goals -> change goals (big green button)
You should change your goal to about 1lb a week, maybe 1.5 depending on your weight. You can do this by the GUIDED option.
You can also use the custom, but please be sure to know where you should be before you go into this option. I use the custom option and its working for me but I do TONS of research!!!
Either way, great idea to up your intake!0 -
Woooo hooooo D9 L1 done! One more day....i'm tired of JM telling me she could use "some good chest flies in her life" LOL0
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Has anyone seen leeslim4life lately? I miss her motivation. Hope all is well with her...0
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Woooo hooooo D9 L1 done! One more day....i'm tired of JM telling me she could use "some good chest flies in her life" LOL
Excellent...doesn't certain spots get annoying..I am starting to feel that way about level 2...I only have 2 more days...I am sure there will be something in level 3 that will annoy me just as much! Oh well, as long as I continue to see the inches come off, I will let her annoy me!0 -
Woooo hooooo D9 L1 done! One more day....i'm tired of JM telling me she could use "some good chest flies in her life" LOL
Excellent...doesn't certain spots get annoying..I am starting to feel that way about level 2...I only have 2 more days...I am sure there will be something in level 3 that will annoy me just as much! Oh well, as long as I continue to see the inches come off, I will let her annoy me!
Yeah...I'm really looking forward to a change in pace. I think that's what I love about this dvd is that it changes. Keep at it! GREAT job with sticking w the program thus far. I think I'll do the entire 30 days again after i'm done but w 5lb weights all the way through. Right now I'm a wimp w 3lbs weights. 0 -
Has anyone seen leeslim4life lately? I miss her motivation. Hope all is well with her...
She is in St. Maarten!! Lucky girl! LOL0 -
I swear I saw a little bicep trying to come out today.
Isnt that a GREAT feeling!? Dont question if you saw it...you know you did! And you know you have been kicking your butt so that's just a sign of progress! WAY TO GO!
LOL well I'm not kicking my own butt anymore since I'm off Level 1 ISN'T THAT RIGHT BUDDY? 0 -
I swear I saw a little bicep trying to come out today.
Isnt that a GREAT feeling!? Dont question if you saw it...you know you did! And you know you have been kicking your butt so that's just a sign of progress! WAY TO GO!
LOL well I'm not kicking my own butt anymore since I'm off Level 1 ISN'T THAT RIGHT BUDDY?
hehehe...
you are right about that!0 -
I did the first segment of the Biggest Loser Cardio Max today..it was a bit challenging, but I like it. I will do it again tomorrow along with the shred...until I am finished with the Shred I will probably just add it a 2-3 days a week...
I have to say, I like listening to Bob more than Jillian at this point.0 -
I swear I saw a little bicep trying to come out today.
Isnt that a GREAT feeling!? Dont question if you saw it...you know you did! And you know you have been kicking your butt so that's just a sign of progress! WAY TO GO!
LOL well I'm not kicking my own butt anymore since I'm off Level 1 ISN'T THAT RIGHT BUDDY?
This makes me giggle!0 -
L2D4 done! My knee was hurting for some of it so I did modify the jump rope section. But for the first part of Biggest Loser I did 30 minutes on the elliptical. I couldn't go as fast as normal but I got in an okay sweat and it wasn't painful on the knee, even though it did still hurt after the workout. I'm hoping icing it will help because it's really annoying and I feel like it's limiting the effort I can put into my workout.
I hope everyone had a great day & an awesome workout!
Karen- I like listening to Bob more than Jillian too! But I always liked him better on the show anyway so I figured I would like him better on the workouts. I do like the biggest loser workouts though he is a great trainer and I don't find him to be annoying even when hearing the same thing every day0
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