30 Day Shred, Round 2 -- Starting 4/12/10

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  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Hi, Another day done!!!! Level 3 day 22....... still liking this level the best.......only 8 more days to go Yayyy
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Level 2, day 17/30 DONE!

    Three more days, then I'm on to level 3!

    Now, to shower, and start cleaning my apartment.

    Happy Monday, all! :happy:
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Another day done Level 3 Day 23 over :laugh: yayyyy.......only 7 days to go
  • springgrl
    springgrl Posts: 168 Member
    Level 2 11/30
    Cals: 300

    My heart rate definitely went up with the new level. Again with the shoulder raises/squats at the end tho! Other than that, I liked this level better than level 1 for some reason.
  • MsRitz
    MsRitz Posts: 15
    My heart rate definitely went up with the new level. Again with the shoulder raises/squats at the end tho! Other than that, I liked this level better than level 1 for some reason.

    I liked level 2 because there was less jumping than level 1. That jumping jack/jump rope cardio section always made my calves cramp up. Level 3 brings back the jumping exercises, but they don't bother me as much as that one section.


    Tomorrow is my last day of the shred (never thought I'd get here!). I'm definitely stronger and have more energy for the cardio sections. I haven't decided if I want to or pick up another workout or repeat the shred (would love to see if I can do the advanced moves this time around). I am surprised to find myself looking forward to the workouts. Probably because it's the only 20 minutes a day I get to myself. :laugh:

    - Progress Update -
    lost 1 lb from last week. no changes in measurements.
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Weigh-in!

    Start weight: 175.8
    04/21: 174.2 (-1.6)
    04/28: 173.6 (-0.6)
    05/05: 173.6 (-0.0)
    05/12:

    I forgot to weigh-in last week, apparently! Weight has stayed the same since last week (actually, it fluctuated UP about 2 lbs, but is finally coming back down. I don't know if it's diet or hormone related -- either way, yuck!)

    I did not shred yesterday, and I probably will not get it in today, either. Been spring cleaning like mad, trying to get the apartment ready for company this weekend. Also, the last 2 nights I've had really persistent palpitations (I've been getting them on and off for about 4-5 years now. They were originally triggered by anxiety and caffeine -- now, I don't know WHAT is causing them). I've had an EKG, and a holter monitor -- nothing critical has shown up on any tests, so I'm operating under the belief that the palpitations are benign -- but when they last for over an hour, they get pretty exhausting. I'm almost certain it's the stress and activity this week that's bringing them on.

    At any rate, with all of the activity I'm ALREADY doing in regards to house work, I don't want to stress my heart even more by adding an intense workout like the shred. Today -should- be my last day of cleaning. Tomorrow I will be shopping for a dress and getting myself prettied up for the weekend, and finishing whatever last little things need doing -- dishes, etc. -- so I -should- (fingers crossed) be able to get in my workout without a problem. If not -- I'll start fresh next week.

    I hope everyone is having a good week!
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Level 3 Day 24 done!!! 6 more days YAYYYY
  • MsRitz
    MsRitz Posts: 15
    I finished the 30 days last week and decided to repeat it again this month. We have a very busy schedule in May and I think if I try to start a longer workout, I'll end up skipping it too many nights. 20 minutes seems to be my magic number. This time around I plan to do a different level each night. I've already missed Sunday's workout due to a hangover (apparantly I'm not 21 anymore).

    After 30 days I have officially lost 6 lbs. And today I was able to wear a pair of work pants that have been taunting me for over a year. :tongue:

    It wasn't the drastic weight loss I had dreamed about, but the number on the scale is finally going down. :drinker:
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Level 3 Day 25 Round 2 Done :laugh: only 5 more days to go!!!!
  • MoMmErSoF3
    MoMmErSoF3 Posts: 6 Member
    Today is my day 2!
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Level 2, day 18/30 DONE!

    It's been more than a week, but I'm back!

    I had SUCH a good time last weekend visiting with family and celebrating my husband's graduation -- but it's past time to get back to my healthy routine! We still have a house guest, but I realized I could play the shred on my laptop in the bedroom and get my workout in without kicking anyone out of the living room.

    Now I just need to get my eating under control. It's weird -- I've been eating terribly, and it's not even enjoyable. Not only do I not _really_ crave bad food, it doesn't taste good, and no matter how much I stuff myself I'm completely unsatisfied and find myself wanting to eat and eat and eat to try and find that satisfaction. I think it's because even though I'm getting in CALORIES I'm starving my body of REAL nutrition. A rice cake with some peanut butter and a small mixed fruit salad is more satisfying on the whole than half a box of pizza. I can't believe I used to eat this crap ALL THE TIME before. What I really find myself craving is the healthy foods I've BEEN eating for the last 5 months -- not the refined, sugar and salt loaded, greasy, fatty FAKE food I've sadly let myself consume the past week. What an eye opener!

    Time for a shower and a protein shake!!
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Level 2, day 19/30 DONE!

    One more day and I'm finally on to level 3!
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    No shred today. Battling menstrual cramps and juggling family obligations.

    Tomorrow I'm going to start level 3 and finish up days 20-30 at that level.
  • springgrl
    springgrl Posts: 168 Member
    Level 2 15/30 - Done

    Haven't posted in a while and haven't been as diligent as I would like but I am not giving up. Hopefully Jillian can help me take off a pound or two before I weigh in this week so I don't have to post a gain. :)
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Level 3, day 20/30 DONE!

    I didn't burn as many calories as I would have liked with the Shred today, so I added 40 minutes jogging to Leslie Sansone's 5 Mile Walk DVD. :wink:

    If I stay consistent with my workouts I should be done with this round of the shred at the end of next week. Following that, I plan to do a week of Blast Fat Boost Metabolism and No More Trouble Zones (probable alternate each day). I'm having my wisdom teeth removed on June 4, and expect it'll take about a week to recover fully (fully enough to exercise anyway).

    Once I've recovered from the surgery, I plan to start a round of Jillian's 30 Day Slimdown. Anyone interested? Start date will probably be June 14th.
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Ok!!!! Level 3 Round 2 day 26 Done... Yay only 4 more days.........This round of the shred is taking me forever !!!!...I must be going for a record!!!!! but I have been doing other exercises when I have not been shredding :smile:
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Ok!!!! Level 3 Round 2 day 26 Done... Yay only 4 more days.........This round of the shred is taking me forever !!!!...I must be going for a record!!!!! but I have been doing other exercises when I have not been shredding :smile:

    Ha! I SO know what you about about this round going FOREVER. :laugh: Good for you that you've kept active when not shreding! That's excellent! :happy:
  • springgrl
    springgrl Posts: 168 Member
    Level 2 16/30 - Done

    Sleepy now. Good luck everybody.
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Level 3, day 21/30 DONE!

    Also included 2 circuits of Banish Fat Boost Metabolism.

    Feelin' the burn. :laugh:
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Forgot to post earlier...

    Level 3, day 22/30 DONE!

    Also tried Jillian's Yoga Meltdown. It wasn't a huge calorie burned, but it was nice.
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Level 3, day 23/30 DONE!
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Level 3, day 24/30 DONE!

    Tomorrow is my rest day, then I have to hit it hard for 6 more days and I'll have completed round 2 of the shred. Almost there!
  • springgrl
    springgrl Posts: 168 Member
    Level 2 18/30 - Done
    280 cals

    Had to drop the weight on the last set of shoulder raises cause something is going on with my left shoulder. Hope it was just a cramp or something cause Jillian likes to work those shoulders.:wink:
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Hello shredders!!! Well today I got round to doing Day 27/Level3/Round 2..... YAY only 3 more days :laugh: mind you at this rate thats 3 weeks:noway: then what shall I do ???? Maybe one day on each level and Zumba on the other days :happy:
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Forgot to post yesterday -- did Level 3, day 25/30! Also did a session of Biggest Loser: The Workout Volume 1!

    Today's workout will commence in about an hour.
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Level 3, day 26/30 DONE!

    Also did Yoga Meltdown. Feelin' good!
  • springgrl
    springgrl Posts: 168 Member
    Level 2 19/30 done

    I finally feel like I did halfway decent at this level. I hope to get w/o 20 in tomorrow b4 I go on vacation for the weekend.
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Level 3, day 27/30 DONE!

    Also did The Biggest Loser: The Workout - Volume I - Low Intensity Cardio. It may be low intensity, but there are some KILLER squats in that workout! My legs are burnin'!
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Level 2 19/30 done

    I finally feel like I did halfway decent at this level. I hope to get w/o 20 in tomorrow b4 I go on vacation for the weekend.

    Keep it up -- you're doing great! :drinker: Have fun on vacation!!
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Level 3, day 28/30 DONE! (Also, Yoga Meltdown. Ah, feelin' the zen. :wink: )
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