30 Day Shred May 30th - June 30th Support

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  • ANewLucia
    ANewLucia Posts: 2,081 Member
    I did a 40 min. power walk for lunch and my calves ached after L1D3, but I was determined, so I did it. Well, last night everything within me said NO WAY...NO SHRED...BUT I pushed through completing L1D4...and yippee I was exhausted, but I finished it. My calves were burning, but somehow I felt good and turned on the FInale of Biggest Loser and boy that motivated me to get on the elliptical and I stayed on that thing for 83 minutes (and I was moving too)...Guess what? I am not sore anywhere today and feel sooo much stronger. So, I am looking forward to doing L1D5 when I get home!

    Oh, my right knee is giving me a hard time with the lunges. I believe I have the form down, but it really hurt so I started doing squats instead with those dreaded front lifts. I switched from the 5lb weights to a 3lb bar and was able to do all of them, but ouch it hurt....no pain no gain. Hoping to do at least a few regular push ups today and the lunges too....we shall see.

    Everyone you are doing an outstanding job! WE ROCK! So exciting to do it together! We are getting stronger and that much closer to our new fab body!
  • rlower78
    rlower78 Posts: 5 Member
    Completed L1D1. My 2 boys woke up during it and came in to "exercise" with me! :happy: WAY TOO CUTE! Also put in a 40 min walk this morning before shredding.
  • ryssaan
    ryssaan Posts: 44 Member
    I need to brag on my amazing husband real quick!!! I wasn't feeling too great this morning, and had about decided that I wasn't going to do The Shred today. I just felt blah. I guess he could tell that I wasn't going to do it (since I usually do it in the morning) so he said HE was going to do the shred today, which then made me want to do it with him. I know he was just saying he wanted to do it so I would do it with him. I feel so blessed to have a husband who is such a motivation to me! ALSO, it made me feel good that he was getting tired while doing it too, and he's a work out buff, in really good shape. Made me feel not so bad about it kicking my butt!! :laugh:

    So, with all that said, L1D4 DONE!!

    And FYI even when I've already done the shred for the day and I get on here and read everyone talk about it makes me want to do it more! Thanks for this thread!

    that was great of him. Glad you got it done. Sometimes a little help goes a long way
  • ryssaan
    ryssaan Posts: 44 Member
    L1D4 complete this morning getting better everyday. This goes by so quickly I hardly notice it. By the time I look up I am on the third round and getting ready for the cool down. Great job everyone on sticking with this.
  • slcbrus
    slcbrus Posts: 79
    Just want to add to my previous post that I really love this thread, it keeps me going and I love to see how everyone is doing, it is so motivating, so much enthusiasm!

    We are doing so good, let's keep it going! :flowerforyou:
  • mshay05
    mshay05 Posts: 229 Member
    I had to take the day off of the Shred. I have had a massive heada.che all day

    Ditto to this ^! I couldn't even move yesterday. Just went to bed after work. Totally sucked and I felt bad for not working out. BUT I feel so much better today and I WILL do L1D2 today! I am excited! Great work everyone! You all keep me so motivated and I can't wait to talk and see how everyone did after 30 days! Keep it up ladies we are all worth it! :flowerforyou:
  • JennyBoBenny
    JennyBoBenny Posts: 274
    I started the shred (again) on June 1st and today did my second round. I already felt like it was easier today! :o) My goal is to do 20 workouts between June 1 and June 28 (then I'm on vacation!). So, 2 down... 18 to go!

    Oh, and I have to mention that I'm getting up at 5:30 to do this - MIRACLE!!! I'm NOT a morning person! It helps that the sun is shining so early though!

    Stay strong everyone!
  • MegKacz
    MegKacz Posts: 57
    Just finished L1D4. Man, I work up quite the sweat every time! I have to say the first circuit seems to be the most challenging, I'm glad it's first so I get it over with right away!

    Can I ask how you are all measuring your progress? Did you take measurements?

    Keep shredding away, ladies! You are all so uplifting and it's great to have us all looking out for each other!
  • lexicalabrese
    lexicalabrese Posts: 200 Member
    Just finished L1D4. Man, I work up quite the sweat every time! I have to say the first circuit seems to be the most challenging, I'm glad it's first so I get it over with right away!

    Can I ask how you are all measuring your progress? Did you take measurements?

    Keep shredding away, ladies! You are all so uplifting and it's great to have us all looking out for each other!

    I haven't taken any measurements, though right now I am wearing a size 6 and small/medium tops, and by the end of the 30DS I REALLY want to be in a size 4 and x-small/small tops. They way my clothing fits is DEFINITELY going to be the proof in the pudding for me :bigsmile:
  • ANewLucia
    ANewLucia Posts: 2,081 Member
    Ok, so here is the low down...hmmm, been struggling getting under the 160lb mark...so let's see. I know I feel a whole lot stronger and my endurance has gone up...so hopefully it will jump start my metabolism to burn baby burn. Think I will wait until 15 days in to weigh and measure up...so that is June 16th for me!
    At 163.4 lbs May 26th
    Neck 14.0 on 04/30/10
    Waist 29.5 on 05/23/10
    Hips 40.0 on 05/23/10
    Arm 12.0 on 04/30/10
    Thigh 25.5 on 05/23/10
    Size 8 pants and medium tops (always medium regardless)
    Trying to get back to 147lbs which equates to loose size 4 slacks...WHOAAA!
  • need_to_lose
    need_to_lose Posts: 88
    Well I guess I just needed to sleep. Cause I have feel much better today. So this evening I will b doing L1D4.
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    L1D3 complete! I wasn't sure I'd get it done today but stuck with it.

    I agree that the first set is the hardest, I'm always so glad to get past that!
  • nursedopey02
    nursedopey02 Posts: 14
    Is this the 30 day Shred from Jillian Micheals of the Biggest Loser? Or is there another one you guys are referring to?
  • Clew
    Clew Posts: 910 Member
    Well I guess I just needed to sleep. Cause I have feel much better today. So this evening I will b doing L1D4.

    YAY! Glad you're feeling better! :smooched:
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    Is this the 30 day Shred from Jillian Micheals of the Biggest Loser?

    Yes it is! I found it at a local store for $10.
  • MegKacz
    MegKacz Posts: 57
    Is this the 30 day Shred from Jillian Micheals of the Biggest Loser? Or is there another one you guys are referring to?

    That's correct! She's our girl
  • alymarphi
    alymarphi Posts: 90 Member
    a little late but im in! i am starting on the 4th :)
  • mwilson1018
    mwilson1018 Posts: 509 Member
    Done with Day 5 today, and it was actually a little, LITTLE, bit easier. Still have to do modified push ups, but I'm ok with that because they are actually looking pretty good, and I couldn't do a push up at all a little while ago. I find that I can do the whole set of the side lunges now that I'm only raising one arm at a time - that was a great tip. I guess my shoulders just can't take it yet.

    Still trying to decide if I need to be at 100% of Level 1 before going up to Level 2...but I don't see how I can be 100% with those push ups by 10 days :ohwell: I may just go up anyway on Day 10...
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    today shoud be L1D9 but I haven't done it yet. I am just really struggling to get myself to do it. I pushed thru and did my EA Active workout and I did my ChaLean Extreme but I am trying to convince myself to leave the computer and go do Jillian. :mad: I want to want to do it.
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Did L1D3 today. Gonna try and get up and do it tomorrow morn before work.
  • lexicalabrese
    lexicalabrese Posts: 200 Member
    Did L1D6 today! Didn't want to, I was reading a good book when my alarm went off, but I just did it anyway. Gotta keep the routine! Besides, I do it while my little one naps and I CANNOT have her in the room while I do it, or she gets knocked over often lol.

    Just wanted to check in with you ladies...keep up the good work :flowerforyou:
  • BGent
    BGent Posts: 112
    Done with Day 5 today, and it was actually a little, LITTLE, bit easier. Still have to do modified push ups, but I'm ok with that because they are actually looking pretty good, and I couldn't do a push up at all a little while ago. I find that I can do the whole set of the side lunges now that I'm only raising one arm at a time - that was a great tip. I guess my shoulders just can't take it yet.

    Still trying to decide if I need to be at 100% of Level 1 before going up to Level 2...but I don't see how I can be 100% with those push ups by 10 days :ohwell: I may just go up anyway on Day 10...

    I wasn't able to the full push ups after the 10 days and I went on to level 2 anyway. My first workout was frustrating but I am keeping with it, it is getting a bit easier everytime I complete the workout. :)
  • BGent
    BGent Posts: 112
    I forgot to mention something that happened during my workout! I'm so clumsy sometimes, I had sweat on my face and really needed to wipe it off. SO....with the 3lbs. weight still in my hand i tried to slowly use my fingers to remove the sweat. I ended up hitting my upper lip hard enough to draw blood on one of my teeth, create a small cut on the inside of my lip and now it is swelling. :(

    Ouch! That's really taking no pain no gain to the extreme! :wink: Hope you're not too busted up today! :flowerforyou:

    Did L1D2 this morning ... CONSIDERABLY more challenging than yesterday - my muscles are definitely tender! Feels great though ... I used to work out a lot about a decade back, and I didn't realize how much I missed that sweet pain.

    Keep rockin' it, sisters! xoxoxox

    It swelled quite a bit last night even though I was icing it but today the swelling has gone down so all the I have left is A small tooth shaped gash on the inside of my lip. :tongue:


    I agree, I feel so much better after I workout! Well, sore but still happy. :laugh:
  • Redneckwoman
    Redneckwoman Posts: 668 Member
    just a quick check in Level 1 Day 5 complete. Half way through level one!!!!

    Kel:heart:
  • BGent
    BGent Posts: 112
    L2D4 completed, this time no weights in the mush! :laugh:
  • lexicalabrese
    lexicalabrese Posts: 200 Member
    Let's all try to keep our teeth during this journey, all....that means you too, BGent :laugh: :happy: :flowerforyou:
  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
    I feel so bad. I haven't been doing the shred because I've been sick all this week. And then what happens? I start feeling better, so I go out for a walk. Now, I put some lotion on my feet like 2 hours before when I got out of the shower, and with that moisture and the concrete being so hot, I got these huge blisters on my feet. I can barely walk; I don't think I'll be doing the shred for a few more days. I only got to day 1, but I'm starting over once my stomach and feet and whatever else could go wrong gets better.

    I'm NOT giving up though. I'll be right behind everybody.
  • ANewLucia
    ANewLucia Posts: 2,081 Member
    L1D5 done...was so not feeling like working out but a good MFP friend got me motivated...wow did I sweat. And yeah, I was able to do the lunges and lifts all of them tonight...whooaaaa. Did 3 full push ups and then girly ones...just happy to be able to do all the exercises...
  • BGent
    BGent Posts: 112
    Let's all try to keep our teeth during this journey, all....that means you too, BGent :laugh: :happy: :flowerforyou:

    Ha, nice! :tongue:

    By the way, are we posting our results each week? My weigh in will be tomorrow so just checking.
  • need_to_lose
    need_to_lose Posts: 88
    Just finished L1D4. The jumping jacks are getting easier for me. That is SO cool.
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