Shreddin' Eleven, Week Two
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I am on day 5 of the 30 day shred. I am getting stronger every workout. I do not get it in every day but that is the goal. It is more difficult than I thiught it would be. Thanks for all of your comments. Those of you who have doneit in the past--did you lose and tone?0
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I have been doing the shred since the 1st (L2 D2) I haven't missed once and that's quite an accomplishment for me. I have noticed changes in my jeans and i had to cinch my belt up one notch today. So for those of you who wonder- does it really work?The answer is yes. I am not finished (really no where near), but I am seeing changes already. Stick with it You will to.0
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D9/L1 - CHECK! Daughter is still on board and only one less workout than me. We're both seeing results in looser fitting clothes and less effort to get up off the floor or out of a chair.
I *almost* made it through the middle cardio section without a break...so close! I was a little surprised I had the energy because I was doing this about an hour after running a 5K on my treadmill.
Being the obsessive person that I am, I noticed that I've done some form of deliberate exercise every day this month so far .... and without jinxing it .... it made me wonder just how much longer I might be able to keep that streak alive. I think I'm just going to ride the ride as long as I can and not set any specific goal.0 -
I watched level 2 last night to see what I would be getting myself into and I am excited to start it but decided to wait until Saturday to give myself some time to shake this cold that is pestering me. So today I did day 11-level 1. I have noticed that it is getting a little too easy now so I know that I need to ramp things up.
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L1D10 Complete!!! I will be continuing with Level 1 until at least Monday. I know, I m not quite ready to move on to Level 2 just yet. I'm not sure about my weight (Guess I will tomorrow, after I weigh in!) but I'm pretty sure I've lost inches! My clothes are barely fitting! My favourite pants, now don't look quite right on me. The wonderful thing about this is that I feel great and I know I look better than ever. However...I wish I had more money for a new wardrobe! Trying to wait till I reach my goal weight though. Might have to find some belts till then!!0
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Ok, L1D1 completed last night as planned. I forgot just how much JM kicks my butt. I was dying at times but stuck with it. According to my HRM, I burned 261cals - so I'll take it!0
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I did the shred a couple times last week but starting Monday I am on the 30 day shred challenge. I'm trying to do it at least 6 days a week! I'm still on level one using 5 pound weights, trying to master it before i move on to level 2.
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I'm not shredding tonight. Too sore from all the cardio from the gym. Will double up tomorrow.
You are doing an AMAZING job, Leela -- keep it up!!
Hello! Well I am not posting everyday just b/c I am short on time...
So I finally got it down to a schedule: Tuesdays and thursdays I am swimming an extra 30-40 minutes and MOnday and fridays I will choose one of the exercise tv workouts to do on top of the shred.
So today was my day 4 level 1. I am very proud of myself! I am doing at least half of the exercise in the advanced style (I forgot the girls name...). Still struggling with push up though!
One little thing is bothering me... I don't think I lost any weight this week. My weigh in is tomorrow, thursday, but I wont weight b/c I dont want to get discouraged. I am doing everything right. I am so impressed how rich is my diet and I am eating at least 1200. I do not eat all the exercise calories, but I do eat half. So I dont know, I know I need to drink more water, and I am working on it.
I am sticking to it tough!!
Sometimes our bodies need time to adjust from one way of being to another. You're doing a GREAT job with all the exercise, and it sounds like you're eating well too. Just keep it up and the results will show on the scale, if not right away, then soon, after your body adjusts to the new routine! Keep up the great work!!I am on day 5 of the 30 day shred. I am getting stronger every workout. I do not get it in every day but that is the goal. It is more difficult than I thiught it would be. Thanks for all of your comments. Those of you who have doneit in the past--did you lose and tone?
Great job on sticking with it -- it is a very intense workout, for sure! This is my first time giving the Shred a try, but I'm on Day 13 (day 3 of level 2) today, and I can definitely tell a difference in my strength, endurance, stamina and muscle tone. I'll be posting an update on my weight shortly, along with my Day 13 review!I have been doing the shred since the 1st (L2 D2) I haven't missed once and that's quite an accomplishment for me. I have noticed changes in my jeans and i had to cinch my belt up one notch today. So for those of you who wonder- does it really work?The answer is yes. I am not finished (really no where near), but I am seeing changes already. Stick with it You will to.
Very well said! It's quite the accomplishment for me to have stuck with it every single day since the 1st as well. We are doing GREAT!! I'm very happy to hear of your progress, keep it up!D9/L1 - CHECK! Daughter is still on board and only one less workout than me. We're both seeing results in looser fitting clothes and less effort to get up off the floor or out of a chair. I *almost* made it through the middle cardio section without a break...so close! I was a little surprised I had the energy because I was doing this about an hour after running a 5K on my treadmill.
Being the obsessive person that I am, I noticed that I've done some form of deliberate exercise every day this month so far .... and without jinxing it .... it made me wonder just how much longer I might be able to keep that streak alive. I think I'm just going to ride the ride as long as I can and not set any specific goal.
It's gotta be an awesome feeling to know that you've inspired your daughter to stick with it, too. You, too, are doing such a great job at sticking with the Shred + other workouts. Keep up the great work!I watched level 2 last night to see what I would be getting myself into and I am excited to start it but decided to wait until Saturday to give myself some time to shake this cold that is pestering me. So today I did day 11-level 1. I have noticed that it is getting a little too easy now so I know that I need to ramp things up.
Isn't it amazing how quickly our bodies adapt to something, once we push past our perceived limitations?! Just think, ten short days ago, Level 1 was tough!
I hope your cold goes away quickly and I wish you all the best for Level 2 on Saturday! L1D10 Complete!!! I will be continuing with Level 1 until at least Monday. I know, I m not quite ready to move on to Level 2 just yet. I'm not sure about my weight (Guess I will tomorrow, after I weigh in!) but I'm pretty sure I've lost inches! My clothes are barely fitting! My favourite pants, now don't look quite right on me. The wonderful thing about this is that I feel great and I know I look better than ever. However...I wish I had more money for a new wardrobe! Trying to wait till I reach my goal weight though. Might have to find some belts till then!!
I'm experiencing the same thing with my clothes. I was SO excited to be able to fit into a size 14 pants (which I hadn't been able to since right before I got pregnant with my almost-7-year-old son. And now, just under two weeks into the Shred, my size 14s are becoming looser and looser. I'm doing my best to hold out until I reach my goal weight too (especially for pajamas -- most of my pj pants are comically large on me these days!). A friend of mine had a great suggestion for the "in between" sizes. She's been going to Goodwill, and I do believe I'm about ready to follow suit, when I'm a little closer to being ready for size 12 (which will be SOON at this rate, yay!!) Well done on all your great progress, and I'm sure you'll rock Level 2 next week! 0 -
Ok, L1D1 completed last night as planned. I forgot just how much JM kicks my butt. I was dying at times but stuck with it. According to my HRM, I burned 261cals - so I'll take it!
Great calorie burn on your first day in!! Best wishes for continued success!I did the shred a couple times last week but starting Monday I am on the 30 day shred challenge. I'm trying to do it at least 6 days a week! I'm still on level one using 5 pound weights, trying to master it before i move on to level 2.
Sounds like a good plan! Good luck! I started out Level 1 with 3lb weights and switched to 5lb weights for the last 3 days. I'm back to 3lb weights at the beginning of Level 2, for now. 0 -
Jillian posted this tip on her Facebook status yesterday, just wanted to share it with all of you: "Don't blame anyone or anything for your situation or problems. When you do that you are saying that you are powerless over your own life - which is utter crap. An empowering step to reclaiming your life is taking responsibility. Although life may deal you some bad hands, evaluating the choices you make in response to those hardships is critical in affecting an outcome that is more favorable to you."
Day 3 Level 2 completed this morning!! I have to admit that I'm not so eager to get up in the mornings to complete Level 2... I kind of have a love/hate relationship with Level 2 in particular so far. Who knows what Level 3 will bring (I refuse to look ahead!) but Level 2 has been so much of a challenge for me, with all the plank work, but I'm sticking to it, no excuses, no backing down! It is slowly getting easier; still muscle soreness from the first 3 days, but it's not really even as bad as it was at the beginning of Level 1. Today's weigh in for me: I have lost 1.6lbs since last Thursday, yay!!! :-D
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Day 3 Level 2 also. The planks are killing me also. Congrats on you weight loss, way to go, Keep up the good work.0
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Those are excellent results Chandra!
Welcome to all the new faces on this thread...it's great to see so many people here to help motivate and encourage along our journeys!
Today was day 3 of level 2 for me...my shoulders and my quads are killing me...in a good way I suppose! That last set of strength really pushes me! I love this level!
It's day 2 for me of a natural dietary cleanse that I'm doing as well. I'm trying to eat mostly raw/whole/unprocessed foods so sticking to lots of fruits and veggies, whole grain wheat toast, baked or grilled chicken, and baked ground turkey as my staples. So far so good...going to do this for a week and then see how I feel.
Hope everyone is having a great Thursday! I'm excited for football this weekend! Any other fans on the thread?!0 -
D'Oh! I thought* I knew how to count... I kept wondering how I could only be on Day 9 when yesterday was the 12th and I could only remember taking two rest days. My fitness log confirmed only 2 days off and 10 days shredded...so I went back through all the messages here and I guess I must've liked Day 8 so much that I did it twice! :-)
So, I completed Level 1 and I didn't even know it!! 0 -
Chandra, get job on the loss. I weigh tomorrow, I can't wait.
So yesterday I didn't shred. Today I doubled up and did level 1 and level 2.
Level 1 stats:
27 minutes, 121 avg, 137 max, 218 calories
Level 2:
27 minutes, 129 avg, 154 max, 260 calories
It was a little tough doing them back to back, but I have to stay on schedule. Chandra, I think the oblique twists are the hardest. After squat thrusts and plank jacks, to have those right at the end are killer. Nice quote, thanks for sharing.
Great job bk, good luck with your eating program.
dark, wtg. Do you feel its getting easier?0 -
dark, wtg. Do you feel its getting easier?
I did until I realized I have to start level 2 tonight! :noway: :bigsmile: :noway:
You are amazing doing both of those back-to-back, by the way!!0 -
I am so tired today! I am not doing shred and I fell so guilt about it. My son came to me and asked me if I was working out and I said no b/c all I want to do is sleep (I slept only 5 hours last night and had a very long day, and swam 30 min but only 600 yards). Well then he said, "but mommy if you don't workout you tummy is never going to be like the lady on the DVD!" OMG!!! He is only 5!!!! I had a big laugh but he made me even guiltier. I just cant do it today, I don't even know how I got energy to get in the pool. At least I did something! Today was my weigh in. I did not loose a single ounce : ( . A lot of people is saying that is normal and sometimes it takes a while to your body to adapt to changes. The good thing is that my weight did not flactuate as usual at all this week. I am so used to it flactuating 2 to 3 lbs every day that in my first weigh in I did not consider I lost 5lbs, I only considered 3 lbs. But for the past 2 days the scale is saying 190 (start weight 195) maybe I did loose something but I rather keep these 2 lbs just in case it starts to flactuates again. I ahve a very good friend who lsot almost 60lbs here at MFP thta said that for the first 4 months she was loosing weight every other week. One week she would loose between 3 and 5lbs and then the next not even an ounce. Well she lost 60 lbs so far!
Thank you guys for all teh support!!0 -
Day 1 of Level TWO. Cardio-wise, I felt it was easier or at least not as hard as I expected. The lunges and other moves where I need to balance were still really difficult for me. But, I'm really glad to be doing some new stuff. And I'm not dead yet, Mon! 0
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Day 4 of Level 2 for me today... seemed a bit easier, although I still take it easy on some things. I injured my right knee/leg back in level 1 and its just now starting to feel better. The planks are killer but I'm doing better with them! The abs workouts are killer too...but I push through them....gotta work hard for them!
Good job to everyone doing the shred! I know its not easy but we have to push ahead to get results!! (did I just sound like Jillian or what?) lol I still can't wait for warmer weather so I can get out and walk...thats where I lost most of my weight! I'm about halfway to my ultimate goal but have hit a wall with not doing as much as I should/could! I'm not going back to what I weighed before thats for sure!!0 -
Level 1~Day 12. My last day for level 1. I am so stoked, I was able to get through every stage without stopping and hacking up my right lung . Finally think this nasty cold is running for the hills. Moving on to level 2 tomorrow morning. Bring it on Jillian!
BK2011...Love me some football. Can't wait until the Ravens/Pitts game on Saturday, there's going to be some hard hittin' and blood spittin! And I will probably be screaming at my TV off and on too....wonder if that counts as calories burned...0 -
Day 3 Level 2 also. The planks are killing me also. Congrats on you weight loss, way to go, Keep up the good work.
Thank you!! I keep hoping the planks will get easier with time! 0 -
L1D2 completed last nite and 220cals burned. My muscles were aching during (killing me at the moment) so I didn't push myself as hard. I was supposed to wake up early and to day 3 but I'm so sore all over I just couldn't get out of bed. Tonight I have meetings after work so I won't be able to work out today - guess I'll take this as my rest day.0
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Those are excellent results Chandra!
Welcome to all the new faces on this thread...it's great to see so many people here to help motivate and encourage along our journeys!
Today was day 3 of level 2 for me...my shoulders and my quads are killing me...in a good way I suppose! That last set of strength really pushes me! I love this level!
It's day 2 for me of a natural dietary cleanse that I'm doing as well. I'm trying to eat mostly raw/whole/unprocessed foods so sticking to lots of fruits and veggies, whole grain wheat toast, baked or grilled chicken, and baked ground turkey as my staples. So far so good...going to do this for a week and then see how I feel.
Hope everyone is having a great Thursday! I'm excited for football this weekend! Any other fans on the thread?!
Thank you!! Best wishes on your dietary cleanse; I hope it works well for you! Let us know how you feel at the end of the week. 0 -
Leela, thank you! I'm rooting for great weigh in results for you today! Great job on doing 2 levels back to back!! This is what I plan to do once I move through 10 days on each level.. I don't particularly mind the oblique twists.. it's those darn plank-based moves that still get me every time. I'm thinking of moving up to 5lb weights for everything but the last set of strength moves.
Juliana, I hope you're feeling more rested today! Your son sounds like a sweetie, looking out for his mama like that, so cute! And, at least you did not gain, at your weigh in... keep at it, the weight loss will be gradual and there will be some weeks where you don't lose anything at all. Try not to let that get you down; instead, keep going, moving forward. Your hard work WILL pay off!
darkrider -- Level 2, yeah!!! Great job! I find it somehow comforting to see Natalie struggle a little to keep her balance during Level 2, lol!
luvallmusic (mom!) -- you are doing an amazing job with keeping up with the Shred. I commend you!! Keep up the great work, and the warm weather will be here before we know it. I'm anxious to get back outside to run again!
sgreene87 -- Happy to hear your cold is on its way out!! Best wishes for Level 2; let us know how it goes!!
flipchickmc -- Well done on completing Day 2, enjoy your rest day today and keep up the great work!!
Day 4 Level 2 for me this morning -- like I mentioned, I think I'm ready to take the 5lb weights over the 3lb ones, for the first 2 sets of strength moves. The last one, I may need to stick with the 3lb weights for a little while longer though. My size 14 pants are becoming looser these days. I feel stronger overall. I'm on fire and determined not to let anything get in the way of completing the Shred in 30 days. Yesterday was my first day of having an hour for lunch at work in a little over a month, so, with my mom, I tackled the 19 flights of stairs here at work once again. Felt GREAT! Getting ready to go do it again, too, after a quick trip to the bank. Also, I put in a 15 minute run on the treadmill last night. As for water intake, I'm holding steady at 40oz of water a day, plus a cup of coffee and 2-3 cups of green or herbal tea a day. Seems to work well for me. Have a GREAT weekend, everyone. New thread, Week Three, starts tomorrow! 0 -
Hello!!! So today was D5L1!! I also did 20min of turbo Jam! I am so glad I took the day "off" yesterday b/c I am back with energy and enthusiam!! I feel great! And I decided to weight today again and the scale is showing 190 and another scale is showing also 190, so I will count that as weight lost forever!! 2 less lbs! My weight usually flactuates but it did not in 3 days so I gues I am really 190 instead of 192! Yeah!0
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darkrider -- Level 2, yeah!!! Great job! I find it somehow comforting to see Natalie struggle a little to keep her balance during Level 2, lol!
Day 4 Level 2 for me this morning -- like I mentioned, I think I'm ready to take the 5lb weights over the 3lb ones, for the first 2 sets of strength moves. The last one, I may need to stick with the 3lb weights for a little while longer though. My size 14 pants are becoming looser these days. I feel stronger overall. I'm on fire and determined not to let anything get in the way of completing the Shred in 30 days. Yesterday was my first day of having an hour for lunch at work in a little over a month, so, with my mom, I tackled the 19 flights of stairs here at work once again. Felt GREAT! Getting ready to go do it again, too, after a quick trip to the bank. Also, I put in a 15 minute run on the treadmill last night. As for water intake, I'm holding steady at 40oz of water a day, plus a cup of coffee and 2-3 cups of green or herbal tea a day. Seems to work well for me. Have a GREAT weekend, everyone. New thread, Week Three, starts tomorrow!
I totally caught that! (Natalie dropping her foot LOL) I'm noticing overall improvements in my fitness and endurance in activities other than when I'm shredding. Take tonight at the gym. After I got done running my 3 miles in 35 minutes, I walked very briskly for another 1/2 hour, then I hopped on a StairMaster for another 20 minutes and then topped the workout off with the cherry of a 11 minute bike ride. Funny thing is, I didn't find that it was as hard as it might sound to some.
You're doing so well and setting a great example here. We all really appreciate how you take the time to acknowledge everyone and their posts and make people feel welcome here. THANK YOU!0 -
no shred yesterday, but I am going to shred today. I usually don't shred on Saturday's but I have to stay on track so I can finish in 30 days. Can't wait to take new pics on Feb. 1 !! I looked back at my posts and it looks like today will be my day 14. So that is correct, I just have another day to double up and that's fine. We're already half way there, can you believe it?0
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Day 14 for me and the first day of level 2. I had to watch the beginning of each exercise today so I did not match the girls move for move but now that I understand the positioning of each movement, I think I can kick it up a little more tomorrow. I was still a puddle of sweat by the time the workout was through so I know once I get to thier level of endurance I am going to see a big difference in my toning.0
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I've also noticed this week in Level 1, when doing the lunges and bicep curls, the camera moves over to Anita but you can still see Natalie and she is not doing the lunges at all! Haha!
Anywhoo, well guys, I'm done shredding already. Last night I rolled my ankle pretty bad, so now I have to try to keep the weight off of it for a bit. I'm going to try and keep up with some of the upper body and core exercises and see how that goes. Good luck all, I hope you all have great success with the Shred!0 -
Started level 2 a little late. But, I am keeping up. Gonna do level 2 again tonight when I get off of my 12 hour shift. 0
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Oh no! I hope you get better very soon!! I hurt my ankle another day but it was not too bad. I put a lot of ice on it. Hope you feel better very fast!!!I've also noticed this week in Level 1, when doing the lunges and bicep curls, the camera moves over to Anita but you can still see Natalie and she is not doing the lunges at all! Haha!
Anywhoo, well guys, I'm done shredding already. Last night I rolled my ankle pretty bad, so now I have to try to keep the weight off of it for a bit. I'm going to try and keep up with some of the upper body and core exercises and see how that goes. Good luck all, I hope you all have great success with the Shred!0
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