Anyone starting 30 Day Shred soon? Sept 2010

Hi Everyone! My name is Linda and I am new to this site. I have had the 30 Day Shred DVD for about a month or so, but have just got myself to start it today.


Linda



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:yawn: :devil: :frown: :frown: :embarassed: :glasses: :noway: :grumble: :explode: :mad: :sad: So... gained everything that I have lost so far :sad: :sad: :explode: :mad: :ohwell: :noway: :grumble: :explode: :mad: :sad:

It has to be related to that sodium! I would say stay away from the scale until Monday's weigh in...and drink as much water as possible. I have actually been working out and counting calories for a month, and didn't lose anything until this past week. Only thing different I tried - got away from processed foods and tried to eat 'clean'. I tried to eat fresh fruits and veggies at every single meal, and those were the only things I snacked on. Be careful with the packaged 'diet' foods like the lean cuisine and smart ones, etc. Those tend to have lots of sodium (and they never personally fill me up)! Try not to stress about it and stay on track! You can do this.

I did not get to shred today and probably wont for the next 2 days. The gym isn't open & I don't feel comfortable at home/// I am still walking outside and staying well below my calorie's, trying to control my sodium, bk, your suggestion's sound great, I just wish it was that easy... I am a very busy lady... times like this it seems impossibleeeee. Good news.... not sore! but only because I haven't shredded I'm sure

I did not get to shred today and probably wont for the next 2 days. The gym isn't open & I don't feel comfortable at home/// I am still walking outside and staying well below my calorie's, trying to control my sodium, bk, your suggestion's sound great, I just wish it was that easy... I am a very busy lady... times like this it seems impossibleeeee. Good news.... not sore! but only because I haven't shredded I'm sure

Yeah, I hear you on being busy! Some things I do - make a bunch of snacks and meals ahead of time on Sundays. I freeze what I can. Plus it helps that I have to plan for my little man to eat as well. He is basically eating table foods for all 3 meals (he never was a big puree fan), and I want him to grow up eating healthy so that helps me evaluate what I eat. It's easier for me to make something we can both just eat than to plan two different meals. We always cut up a big bowl of fruit on Sundays for the two of us to snack on. Then I make turkey burgers or turkey meatballs and use it for a meal, plus freeze some for an easy meal later on. I do the same with spaghetti sauces, lasagna, etc. If I can, I will try to make meals the night before or in the morning IF I have time before work. I LOVE the crock pot! That has really helped...I don't even have to defrost the chicken if I forget! Anyway, probably way more info than you cared to know...but if you have questions feel free to PM me...I too am a mom on the move trying to lose weight and I know how difficult it can be!

Hi all... I'm going to get started today - just downloaded the program, so am keen to give it a go - but I am so, so unfit. And have read a bit about it being hard on the knees.

I started the C25K a few weeks ago, but had to stop because my knees were so sore... but I'll give this a go and see what happens.

I had a baby 10 weeks ago, so am really keen to get rid of all of the excess jiggly bits around my stomach!!!

I'm in Australia, so we talk kg's and cm's, but I'll convert for everyone else as well.

Off to do my measurements - very scary!

Karen

delphic, i probably wont eat my exercise cals unless i do a run that day also. i was messing around with the database to see how many cals burned doing 20 mins of circuit training and vigorous calisthenics and was surprised at the low numbers. it REALLY makes me want a HRM and ill deff be purchasing one before i start insanity (hoping to do that after my first round of 30ds).

anyways i decided to start today. doing some homework and waiting for my mom to wake up and then ill take measurements and my before and after pics.. :-) ill post in a bit

I am starting it today. My sister gave it to me a year or two ago. I remember watching it and seeing how short the video was - and thinking it was going to be easy. It wasn't easy, even on level one - and I was reasonably fit at the time. It is a great video for those short on time because it does cut to the chase and create that "afterburn" situation. I will be starting it today also.

Good luck to you!

Yay to starting on the same day! Ah im excited for the afterburn :-) and for it only being 20mins! with school and work and homework, ima busy girl!

I bought my dvd a week ago on ebay ($4.25 after shipping and it's not opened!!) and it showed up this weekend. so I will give it a go this Friday after I weigh in and measure up SO I'm a week behind, but I'm in!!

2nd day shredding, legs are killing me, but kinda liking it... lol

Need to but weights though, bottles of water are not heavy enough..

Hi all may I ask how heavy are the weights you use?

I've only been able to skim through the posts, but I was in a shred group for August and I'm looking for one for September. I wasn't really as dedicated to it as I could be because I also go to the gym and take zumba classes. So I was only doing it 3 to 4 days a week, not daily. I am on level 2/day 6. I'm getting ready to shred now so I was looking for some added support. Is it too late to join the group?
I was hoping to be on level 3 by Labor day but I missed that mark because I was sick for a week.
I want to Shred on Mons, Tuesday and Fridays. I hope to be through level 3 by the end of the month.
I see a lot of people are working hard. I'm still having a hard time with push ups too. Good thing, there are only walking push ups in level 2.

Officially started today, I only held on for 17min, gonna pick up again Thursday, then break for this weekend and then do 3days next week I don't weigh in til Friday, but here are my measurements as of right now(even though its mid-afternoon and I've eaten recently, I'll deal with it) :

Neck 14in
Upper Arm L 14.5 R 14
Under Chest 37
Waist 38.5
Across the belly button 43.5
Belly Pooch-area(just below belly button) 49
Hips(measured just below pooch area) 46
Thigh L 27.5 R 27.5
Calf L 16 R 16
No body pics yet as I'm not do for them for another 2weeks, I do have pics on my profile from June, July, and August.

I decided to finish day 1 this evening, officially completed all of day one

Great idea posting pics! I'm hoping to post a 'after' 30 days of shred picture with a before for comparison, assuming I can actually see a difference!

Brunettewife - Great job on going back to finish day one. That first 6 minutes is always killer for me, but after that I feel like the workout flies. I still can't do many push ups though so thats frustrating.

I missed Monday's work out because of the holiday, but am still planning to go to level 2 on the 10th. I've decided to only weight in every 2 weeks, and am not taking measurements again until the month is done.

Good luck everyone. Have a great Wed and happy shredding!