30 day shred begining 1-1-10

I do the 30 day shred dvd roughly 3x a week. I've always heard it's never good to do the same workout over & over again b/c you can exhaust those muscles & not be working others. It's a great dvd, but isn't working every muscle group.

I normally do the 30DS Monday, Wednesday, & Friday...and another workout dvd (usually from exercise tv) for the other 2 days of the week.

Just a suggestion.

Just completed L2D5. It is getting easier each time. I had a hard time today because of my TOM and still feel pretty crappy but I didn't want to miss again. If I miss exercising too many days in a row it gets easier to quit completely. Hope you are all doing great today. See you Wednesday.

L2D9 done! One more day then L3!! :noway:

WOW. YOu are rockin' the shred!! :drinker:

Hey Guys - I'm doing the Shred too and would love to join you all too!

I finished L2D9 today -- Day 19 overall.

Looking forward to starting L3 on Thursday.

Thanks for the encouragement, kandyjo and tamelab!

Thanks mschelle and Tammy!

Tammy - I do have a "plan" when the 30 Days are up!

I get up at 5:00 to do my Shred so I can get it over with before the day starts. I'm going to continue getting up at 5am and do the Shred on Tuesday's and Thursdays (I work at my son's preschool those days) and then either Saturday or Sunday. And I'm going to rotate through the levels some how, just not sure exactly how.

On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, when I'm not quite as crunched for time, I'm going to start the Couch to 5K running program. Since those work outs take about 30-40 minutes (with warm up and cool down) they're better for day's I don't have to rush around getting Son#1 ready for the school bus and then Son#2 and me ready for preschool/work.

And then I'm going to have one day of "rest" - either Saturday or Sunday. Not sure and will probably depend on what's going on that weekend!

I've also heard a lot of good things about the Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism DVD and may pick that up - not sure though. I may wait on that until after my 12 week running program is done. Or if I get bored of the Shred.

L2D6 done...It is definitely getting easier. I went up on weights today. I'm still not feeling 100% this week. I tried running after the Shred and just don't have it in me. Hopefully next week will be better. See ya'll Friday. Happy Shredding!

L3D1 done!

Holy crap! I am *drenched*. I thought my thighs could handle anything after all the squats and lunges in L1 and 2. I am either dehydrated (the exertion headache is another clue this may be the case)....or this is just that much more challenging. But, like pz5wjj, I *like* it! - way more than L2!!

The rock star jumps are very hard...I just did baby jumps, hoping to build up to it. I really like the jumping jacks with weights, though. I feel more stable doing them that way, for some reason.

I like the push up thing, too, but it will take me a few days to do as many as they do.


I can do this...it'll just take me a few days.

Welcome, DoubleAA! I joined just after New Years and I love it here. Everyone is so supportive!

L3D1 done!

Holy crap! I am *drenched*. I thought my thighs could handle anything after all the squats and lunges in L1 and 2. I am either dehydrated (the exertion headache is another clue this may be the case)....or this is just that much more challenging. But, like pz5wjj, I *like* it! - way more than L2!!

The rock star jumps are very hard...I just did baby jumps, hoping to build up to it. I really like the jumping jacks with weights, though. I feel more stable doing them that way, for some reason.

I like the push up thing, too, but it will take me a few days to do as many as they do.


I can do this...it'll just take me a few days.

I like the jumping jacks with weights much better too - don't know why though! I'm still doing the push ups on my knees - but I can do them now! I may have to try some the proper way eventually. :ohwell: And I can't do the sit ups. I'd like to blame it on the fact I had 2 c-sections, but my youngest son is 5, so I think I'm completely healed! LOL!

Well done on doing Day 3!

Hey Shredders...I haven't forgotten you this week. I'm supposed to shred today but I'll be going to the gym with hubby instead. I'll try to shed tomorrow. Have a great Friday!

I find easier than doing pushups on your knees (I have bad knees), put a medium sized yoga ball under your hip/thigh area, then keeping your balance with your abs, try the push ups that way. I've found that works excellent, and as you gain strengh, move the ball closer to your feet, and voila! You can then take the ball away all together and you are doing full pushups!

When I did my first full pushup (ever...or at least for like 25 years!) I was so excited! Once I did it, I started each push up set with however many full ones I could do, then dropped to my knees to finish out. It helped me "practice" the full ones.

I had a C-section, too - 16 years ago! - and I still use it as an excuse. :laugh: As far as situps, I kind of mix both girls - I have my knees bent, but my arms out like I'm reaching for my ankles. You could also try using weights in your hands...it gives me a little extra leverage. So like: lie on back, knees bent, arms at sides, palms up, with hand weights. As you sit up, do bicep curls with both arms. See if that helps?

Good idea to "work up" to the push ups! I did try some today and I can't get all the way down - only about 1/2 way -- and I can only do 2 or 3! But, I'm getting there.

And I'll try the sit up trick. I was looking for furniture today to hook my feet under and it didn't work out so well. I found it was "easier" (and I use that term very loosely) if my knees were bent and my arms were straight. I have some lower back issues and this was less strain on my back too. I'm hoping this will help build up my core and then I won't have the issues any longer!

I do the 30 day shred dvd roughly 3x a week. I've always heard it's never good to do the same workout over & over again b/c you can exhaust those muscles & not be working others. It's a great dvd, but isn't working every muscle group.

I normally do the 30DS Monday, Wednesday, & Friday...and another workout dvd (usually from exercise tv) for the other 2 days of the week.

Just a suggestion.

I too have heard this. I thought about doing every other day with a different workout. I was thinking of doing the walk away the pounds dvd on the opposite days.

L3D2 done! I realized I simply don't have the coordination for the circuit 3 thing where you lift weights in plank, then lift your leg? I can't seem to stay up like that. :drinker:

Got another exertion headache halfway through today..grrrrr :mad: I've had a headache all week, though, so maybe not exercise-related (entirely).

I have the same problem with those! I did realize they are easier with 5lb weights because they are big enough to keep my fingers from being crushed from under the weights.

I also can't do the jumping lunges. I'm not coordinated enough!

Sorry about the headache. Are you doing South Beach or low carb? I've never had luck with them because they give me really bad head aches - if you are, try eating a little bit of carbs before you work out (Ezekiel Bread or brown rice).

But it could be something else... weather or getting sick?