Lol, vaguely recall saying that, but that was long ago before I realised how hard it was!! Lol.

Yeah I'll have a go with that after I've finished 30DS but will probably have a week off between to get my running progress a bit better.

I had a day off yesterday due to a hectic schedule, which meant missing my run, which meant doing that today instead of the shred. Day 1 of Level 3 coming up tomorrow x

Hey Luce, don't worry too much about results at the moment, there should definitely be inch loss by now, and chances are your bad eating have just resulted in you retaining water. Can't believe you're only 4 days from finishing, that's an achievement in itself!

I did the first day of L3 and really enjoyed it. It's really hard but I don't worry too much about not being able to do all of it I just do what I can and make sure I work hard.

I did try those plank walks about half way through level 2 and literally couldn't do one, so I was really impressed that I could actually do it for most of the allotted time when I did it yesterday.

Today I ran 5K in 38 minutes which is a two minute improvement from when I did it on Sunday. Yay!! Now I am in pain because the abs stuff from level 3 is really harsh and I have really pushed myself running, so I'm feeling it in my abs right now. Off for a radox.

Chin up everyone, we're nearly bloody there!!!!!!!!!

Luce, if your back is hurting you its probably those superman moves. Try not going all the way up on those and see of that helps. They hurt me at first too.

I did the first run of the c25k tonight, I'll be shredding tomorrow.

Thanks ladies, it seems like we are the only 3 people left posting on here? What happened to everyone else!

Good shout on the superman moves - actually I should know better because I have been warned about them before, doh!

Well last night the big plan was to come home and go do a class in the gym - for the first time in weeks. Expect my gym had changed the times of classes last night grrrrr so I missed the one I wanted to go to.

So my friend came over and I (kindly) introduced her to Gillian and 30DS L1 and L2... I have to say being the big head I am I thought I would smash through L1, but I totally forgot that there are really tough moves on ALL of the levels, half way through L2 we were both exhusated and dripping with sweat. Note to self never try to do more than one shred session straight after another!!

It was fun though, and I treated myself to the morning off today as I did L1, 2 and 3 yesterday

Am wondering what I will do to fill my mornings once I am done with the lovely 30DS .... any suggestions for the next challenge?

Crikey, 1, 2 and 3 in one day! You'll *be* Gillian soon if you're not careful!

I don't know, I've had problems with this shoulder ever since I started exercising more again. It was really bad last TOM and then manageable inbetween and now it's TOM again and it's really bad again. My first day at L3 could have caused it but that was Monday and I was fine all yesterday, so all I did last night was run, and believe it or not I did it on my legs so can't understand why my shoulder would be bad again??

Bit pissed off but hey ho. Just decided whether to take a complete rest day or whether to Shred and modify anything that's too hard or do something else for the time they are doing plank stuff. Not sure yet, depends how I feel later.

xxxx

It's still sore but does feel better, but then last time it was like this I carried on and then ended up having to rest because it got worse, so I think I'll rest today and do it tomorrow. Be sensible not like last time. I'll do a load of housework and walk the dogs and what not to make up for the calories.

Glad to hear your MIL is out of hospital, and from what I know about it, diverticulits is very much a manageable and therefore less serious condition to have. My FIL has it and it doesn't cause him too many problems xxxxx

Lol, showing off when I have a depressing 9 days left!!

My shoulder is A LOT better from having a rest day. I feel so much better today. I will be shredding later on, and have lots of walking and what not to do today as well so feeling fabby!

Glad your shred went well Supermom.

If you're sore from running you may not have stretched adequately.

Common mistakes are to stretch the quads but not the hip flexors, to try stretching the hamstrings with the feet flat on the floor (the toes need to be pointed) and to stretch only one calf muscle (to stretch the two main calf muscles adequately you need to do one stretch with the knee locked out, and one with it bent).

I'll see if I can google some demos for you x

supermom, I'm encouraged that you are liking level3...something to look forward to after plank-town.

I am also alternating shred day with running/walking day. It is really humid here but I went out today anyway. I had to stop running a few times because my ankles (shins?) were hurting.

My MIL is going to need to change her diet...no more hot peppers in everything!! And nuts, popcorn, seeds....

Have a great day, ladies!!

Hi everyone

I am still here. its been a month since I sprained my ankle. So today I am planning to be brave and start 30 DS, from level one again. I finished level 2 and was in day 3 of level 3 when I had this horrible incident. So wish me luck, I hope I can do it without hurting myself further.

Good luck to all of you.. keep shredding

Zana

I could not do it. My ankle still hurts. I will have to give it another week or too. I can't wait to start it again.. its funny coz most of you are wanting it to be over soon but for me I am dying to start again..lol

Well done Chezileigh, for making it to level 3. u have only 7 more days to go... look forward to hear ur outcome..

Shred day 23 done. Today it actually wasn't as hard as it was the previous 2 days of level 3, so here's to increasing fitness!

How is everyone getting on?

Hi everyone!

Finished Day 16 today. It went well I think, felt stronger and didn't have to take too many breaks.

However, does anyone else find the chair squat and V flies in the last cardio circuit REALLY REALLY tough? Even after my 6th go they don't seem to be getting much easier. Absolute killer!

On the other end of the spectrum, the last ab move where you are in plank position, I can barely feel it? Jillian says it is a killer and usually when she says that she means it. I have watched closely and tried to do the same but I just can't feel it in my abs. Did anyone else find this?

Also ch00sing life, your comment about 'phoning it in' made me giggle. I never knew what she meant by that expression! Learn something every day

Keep up the fantastic work ladies, we will be done in no time!

i would say Jillian dealt with me today...level2 day3 done and i can't get up.

Hey Chez...yes, I'm fine...just sore.

You are getting REALLY great results...congrats on the inches lost! I only weigh myself once a month now because I was getting so discouraged but I take measurements every week on Tuesdays.

I think you answered this, but, are you starting over at level 1 after you're done? My plan is to continue to alternate 30ds with run/jog intervals. (even though I hate Jillian because she causes me pain)

Just checking in to say I did Day 18 today. Definitely feeling stronger, my heart rate was also much lower today despite basically keeping up. I am ready to move onto week 3 soon and say goodbye to all the planks!

I also did Jillian's 6 Week 6 Pack right after today which I really enjoyed, I like how she incorporates cardio in all her DVDs.