30 Day Shred (May 15th - June 15th) Support Group

vicidoesstuff

Day 19 was done today (technically yesterday). I'll be saying farewell to level 2 tomorrow once I'm done. Level 3 on Sunday! Good timing because I'm starting to get used to this level. Not quite sure what to do afterwards. I don't think anything could make me sweat so much in such short time. Might just make my own circuit training up with my playlists on and the stopwatch on full screen. Did that once, using 3-2-1, about a week ago and it was good.

lolyno

awww I've sucked the last two weeks (I was at a conference in Chicago so we ate out 3 times a day plus snack and deserts you name it I totally blew my plan to work out everyday) sooo here I am to start again so tomorrow I'm restarting the 30day shred and I hope I will be much more focused this time around

Lori

kristi223

L2D12(Day 17) done!!!

00trayn

I did L2D5 and L2D6 this weekend, so more than halfway through the program! Level 2 is still pretty hard, but I've started using 5 lb weights during Circuit 2 to add a bit of difficulty. I still can't do the plank moves with Natalie, my heart rate is up pretty high already by time I get to the cardio part of the circuit, so jumping while in plank position just kills me and I can't breathe. So I think I'll stick to what I can do. I'm planning to move up to Level 3 once I've done 10 days on Level 2, but if Level 3 is still too much, I'll spend a few extra days on Level 2. I've seen great results since starting the Shred, over 5 pounds lost I think, and I cheated and did a quick measurement of my waist and it appears to be an inch smaller We'll see when I measure again on the 18th like I do every month. Still awesome progress, it's good to see that everyone is doing well!

spob

Natalie and all you fellow shredders,
I have been missing in action in regards to my commitment to the shred. I am back with renewed energy!!!! All of your progress has inspired me!

Ms_Natalie

Hi guys!
It has been two weeks since I was diagnosed with Tendonitis of the Achilles Tendon and I have listened to the doctor and continued to treat it and stay off my left foot as much as possible. I was given a heel block to help support the pressure on my heel and things were progressing slowly, but surely. I was in absolute agony and at one point my right foot started playing up due to the extra work I was using it for!

But today, I have been 3 days without a single niggle, ache, shooting pain and am finally able to begin my 30 day shred again. I stopped at level 1 day 7 after starting a group on here all taking on Jillians challenge. Unfortunately, I couldn't remain with the group as they have progressed so far! WELL DONE GUYS! I am starting from day 1, level 1 and will be wearing trainers at all times...to ensure my heel is constantly being supported.

I have managed to lose a 1.5lbs in the past 2 weeks whilst still being immobile and am really looking forward to taking on the challenge again. I would like to advise people here though that when beginning a new fitness regime, please take all necessary action to try and reduce the risk of becoming injured and ensure that you are not trying anything too strenuous. If you have a significant ache in a particular part of your body...you NEED to rest for a day or two and nurture the injury to ensure the injury does not become a serious injury.

I am lucky that I have healed fairly rapidly although i am now susceptible to the injury reoccuring. Thanks to everyone who has supported me through this surprisingly difficult time of my new lifestyle...you guys on this site have encouraged me to continue eating healthily, and I am 100% sure that if It wasn't for MFP, I would be steadily increasing back to my original starting weight!

I am now going off to do a little exercise! WOOOOHOOOOOO!

Take Care All

ShannonJohnson

Starting 30 Day Shred today! When does everyone do the workouts? How many times a week? Ready for her to kick my butt!

vicidoesstuff

Starting 30 Day Shred today! When does everyone do the workouts? How many times a week? Ready for her to kick my butt!

Eeeeevery morning! Even when I feel awful and I want to pack it in. Only a week left for me, I'm on Day 23, so I can't give in now.

vicidoesstuff

Natalie -
I'm so glad you're healing so quickly. Yay! You can credit that to healthy food and the workouts you did before that woke up your body.

ShannonJohnson

L1D1 for me this morning! Kicked my butt but definatly woke me up, plan to do it every morning!

spob

Starting over with new commitment L1D1. Also added the 200 sit up challenge, modified to the 200 crunches.

00trayn

I'm up to L2D7 as of yesterday's workout, and I'm really starting to notice a difference in my body. I can tell that my waist is narrower and my stomach doesn't stick out as much as it used to. Looks like all the abs and planks that it makes me do are paying off. I'll probably start Level 3 this weekend, that'll be painful. I've read that it's a bit of a jump from Level 2. I have no problem following Anita for the whole thing. I still follow her about half the time for Level 2. I can't do the jumping plank moves or the intense version of the chair squat/v-raise torture, but it's still challenging.

xDeannaGarciax

SO I'm joiningthis group. I started the shred a couple weks back buut fell off track a lil and was occupied with other workouts.
I started over and currently am starting level 2 again today. Completely motivated. On top of the shred I power walk 2 miles a day at 4.0 and am also doing a sit-up, Squat, and push-up challenge that only requires 3x a week, but I do it all 5 days. Look forward to hearing about everyone's results

OpenHeaven

So, I haven't posted in quite a while (I think I was just starting level 2, so maybe 10-13 days???) but it is going SO SO SO WELL!! I didn't do it yesterday, but hey every now and then that is completely OK!! I did level three for the first time and LOVED IT SO SO SO SO SO SO MUCH!!! I think it helped that I went for a nice walk/run session first. I honestly didn't think I would be able to make it through level three the first day when I was putting the DVD in but I DID IT - ALL OF IT!!!! Jillian was like, "OK, jumping jacks with weights" and I thought, "Lady, you are crazy!" but I picked up my 5lb weights (the only ones I have and the ones I have been using all along which explains why my arms feel like they are going to fall off or explode by the end of the workouts) and DID IT!! SOOOOOOO GOOD!!!

If you are struggling, DON'T give up!! It is SOOOO worth it! My endurance has improved massively! I don't necessarily wake up excited to exercise, but MAN does it feel GOOOOOD when you have finished!!!!!!

vicidoesstuff

If you are struggling, DON'T give up!! It is SOOOO worth it! My endurance has improved massively! I don't necessarily wake up excited to exercise, but MAN does it feel GOOOOOD when you have finished!!!!!!

Ah, my thoughts exactly.

Tomorrow morning I'll be onto Day 24. I can see the end in sight! Been getting more frequent compliments from my boyfriend. He's really seeing a difference so that's definitely good. I haven't missed a day yet. My workouts have been wavering away from the early morning ones that I did for the first two weeks or more but I've only gone past midday twice. My waist has already become much longer and leaner.

Just yesterday my boyfriend was noticing the changes, he put his hands round my waist and said "Don't know what you're complaining about, there's nothing on you there." Haha, I doubt that but hey I'll take it! :laugh:

ShannonJohnson

How long does everyone stay on a level? I'm on level 1 and thinking I'll only be on it for a week, then do level 2 for 2 weeks and end with a week or two on level 3.
Let me know how others are doing it... and if you do it everyday or how many times a week you do it?

00trayn

How long does everyone stay on a level? I'm on level 1 and thinking I'll only be on it for a week, then do level 2 for 2 weeks and end with a week or two on level 3.
Let me know how others are doing it... and if you do it everyday or how many times a week you do it?

It's suggested that you spend 10 days on each level. However, it's not a requirement. You can move past Level 1 sooner if you don't find it challenging enough, or spend a few extra days on Level 2 if it's still difficult. I've been sticking to the 10 days/level plan, but if I try Level 3 this weekend and it's too hard, I'll go back to Level 2 for a few more days.

I also don't do it every single day. I go to the gym twice a week for cardio so I don't do it those days. I try to do it the other 5 days, but it usually ends up being 4 days a week. It's more like the 40 Day Shred for me... hehe

vicidoesstuff

C'mon peeps, we still at it? Just about to go to bed and when I wake up it'll be Day 27. Nearly there!!

vicidoesstuff

It seems I'm the only one left! It's my final shred tomorrow morning then I'll take measurements (and then again the morning after so it's accurate) and report back.

00trayn

I'm still going with the Shred too I just started Level 3 yesterday and I think I like it better than Level 2. I found I didn't burn as many calories doing it though (according to my HRM). Now that I know what to expect, I think I'm gonna use my 5 lb weights for some of it, and try to do more moves with Natalie. It's taken me a bit longer to get to this point since I don't do it every day. I'm going to Zumba class tonight so I'll be doing L3D2 tomorrow after the dentist... whoot...

Supermel

I have 5 days of level one in thebag I am however starting back into the Slim Down routine now, I'm finding I'm only a touch sore in my quads now doing level one, so its time to move on. I did "NO more Trouble zones' yesterday and man I was SWEATING. I don't always sweat like that and today i am sooo sore. I still only burnt 270 cal's in 50 min which is almost 200 less than the defaul settings on here :P and my heart rate was in target most of it and i pushed myself hard. Blah.

kristi223

L2D16(day 21) done. thinking i'll start l2 tomorrow

lculian

DO you know what the diet information she suggest is? I've been doing the shred for 1.5 weeks, but I wonder if I need to adjust my diet. Does anyone know?

spob

About to do the l1d6 ( I must start a calender bercause I keep forgetting what day I am on) Loving the addition of the crunches to my challenges. Have a super night everyone! Good question about the diet because I have no idea either. I suspect my current dioet plan would be frowned upon! But I am interested as well!!

OpenHeaven

Well I started about a week earlier than May 15 so it's been a little longer than 30 days for me but tomorrow morning is day 30!!!!!!! YAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!

My goal tomorrow morning was going to be to try to do all three levels in a row, but my lower back is so sore today...I don't know what I did!! GRRRRR!!!!! Time to get the ol' ice pack out!

To all who stuck it out for the 30 days - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
To those who didn't quite make it there YET - DON'T GIVE UP!!! You can SOOOOO do this!!!!

I lost the last 18 lbs over the past five weeks of doing the shred = IT WORKS!!!!!

You CAN DO IT!!!!!

vicidoesstuff

Here's my before and after:

Weight - 196.2lbs // 193.8lbs (lost 2.4lbs)
Waist - 35 inches // 33.5 inches (lost 0.5 inches)
Hips - 43.5 inches // 42.5 inches (lost 1 inch)
Bust - 40 inches // 40 inches (lost nothing, phew!)
Neck - 13.5 inches // 13 inches (lost 0.5 inches)
Left Arm - 14 inches // 12.6 inches (lost 1.4 inches)
Right Arm - 14 inches // 12.6inches (lost 1.4 inches)
Left Thigh - 27.5 inches // 27 inches (lost 0.5 inches)
Right Thigh - 27.5 inches // 27 inches (lost 0.5 inches)
Jeans - UK Size 16 (maintained)
Top - UK Size 16 (maintained)

Total inches lost: 5.8

I may not have lost many pounds but I have definitely toned up EVERYWHERE and gained a six pack underneath the remaining puppy fat, rock hard thighs and calves, arm-wrestle-winning biceps and my endurance is way up high. I'm at home now for my birthday week and my Mum and Aunty won't stop complimenting me and saying how fantastic I look. I was just wearing my trackie bottoms and a tshirt and they said I looked amazing in it, haha! At the beginning, I was determined to actually finish my 30 days and not miss one out. I neeeearly missed a day or two because I wasn't emotionally ready for it but I pulled myself together and look at me now! Woooo!

My celebration: loud David Guetta! Dayum she's a sexy chiiick! :laugh:

P.S. I will measure everything again tomorrow morning because I realise it isn't as accurate to measure after breakfast and after a workout.

kristi223

L3D1(day #22) is done. I enjoyed level 3 more than level 2 for some reason! Hope everyone is doing well!!

vicidoesstuff

Oops, misread that...


Waist - 35 inches // 33.5 inches (lost 1.5 inches)

Total inches lost: 6.8

00trayn

I also seem to be liking Level 3 more than Level 2. I've read other people say the same thing. I've also only done it once... hehe. Now that I've reached Level 3, I might start doing more than one level a day after I finish the last 3 days of my EA Sports Active 6 Week Challenge. I like to work out for more than 27 minutes, so doubling it up with something gets me the calorie burn that I want.

vicidoesstuff

Few extra stats:

Level 1 total calorie burn: 2648
Level 2 total calorie burn: 2756
Level 3 total calorie burn: 2825
30 day total calorie burn: 8229

Average burn: 275 calories.