30 day shred
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I'd like to poke my head in here, and ask a question if that's all right. A lot of you seem to be in L3! Congrats!
I got to L3 today, but I can't seem to do a lot of the jumping moves, and some of the other moves have been known to cause me back troubles, so I modified them, but when I was done, I felt like I hadn't gotten a workout at all! In L1 and 2 I was DRIPPING, but with 3, I just feel like I can't go much further with it. I don't think I'll be getting the same results for sure!
Do you think I should keep with it and try and step it up? Is there anything you guys in L3 do to protect your joints with all the jumping? Or do you think I should continue to do it modified and add L1 and 2 on alternate days, in addition to L3? My other idea was to just drop L3 all together and do L1 and 2 on alternating days for the last 9 days of the Shred... :huh:0 -
I'd like to poke my head in here, and ask a question if that's all right. A lot of you seem to be in L3! Congrats!
I got to L3 today, but I can't seem to do a lot of the jumping moves, and some of the other moves have been known to cause me back troubles, so I modified them, but when I was done, I felt like I hadn't gotten a workout at all! In L1 and 2 I was DRIPPING, but with 3, I just feel like I can't go much further with it. I don't think I'll be getting the same results for sure!
Do you think I should keep with it and try and step it up? Is there anything you guys in L3 do to protect your joints with all the jumping? Or do you think I should continue to do it modified and add L1 and 2 on alternate days, in addition to L3? My other idea was to just drop L3 all together and do L1 and 2 on alternating days for the last 9 days of the Shred... :huh:
i know what you mean, the jump moves are pretty tough and I do modify- i tend to do the first set full pelt and modify the second set. The cardio is nowhere near the same as level 1 and 2 but i think that maybe the strength is aimed at definition in level 3. I was in a ball on the floor on level 2 but am fine after level 3. I do a cardio workout after it to feel like I have worked hard enough!0 -
ok getting back on track! did level 3 yesterday, am going to start from day 1 again as i have had 3 days off. My tonsillitis is still there but I cant sit still any longer! Tae Bo arrived today so am going to have a crack at that later. How are we all doing, post of you are seeing some results to inspire others x x :bigsmile:0
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Not seeig the results i had hoped for, but I am not giving up. All the jumping in level 3 is killing my legs. They get tired before I really do. I am also not sure that I have been eating enough calories. I was not eating my NET calories. I was just trying to make sure that I got in my 1200 and then the exercise was a good bonus, but I have not lost any weight. I have now started to eat all but 30 of my exercise calories back, so we will see. I do have great muscle tone.. if the chub wasn't there, I would be able to see it.
I am going to be shredding day 3 on L3 here soon... Have a good one guys!0 -
Not seeig the results i had hoped for, but I am not giving up. All the jumping in level 3 is killing my legs. They get tired before I really do. I am also not sure that I have been eating enough calories. I was not eating my NET calories. I was just trying to make sure that I got in my 1200 and then the exercise was a good bonus, but I have not lost any weight. I have now started to eat all but 30 of my exercise calories back, so we will see. I do have great muscle tone.. if the chub wasn't there, I would be able to see it.
I am going to be shredding day 3 on L3 here soon... Have a good one guys!
Jen- muscle tone is ace! keep with it and try to eat really clean until the end- we are nearly there!!! :bigsmile:0 -
LV3D7 done. I've lost 4lb since doing the shred and 6" so far. Will tell you results officially on Tuesday when it's complete
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Just 3 days left! We can do this!0
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Thanks Busygirl... I do know this..I AM going to hang in there... (I am convincing my self..LOL) I can do this.. I have 7 more days left.Not seeig the results i had hoped for, but I am not giving up. All the jumping in level 3 is killing my legs. They get tired before I really do. I am also not sure that I have been eating enough calories. I was not eating my NET calories. I was just trying to make sure that I got in my 1200 and then the exercise was a good bonus, but I have not lost any weight. I have now started to eat all but 30 of my exercise calories back, so we will see. I do have great muscle tone.. if the chub wasn't there, I would be able to see it.
I am going to be shredding day 3 on L3 here soon... Have a good one guys!
Jen- muscle tone is ace! keep with it and try to eat really clean until the end- we are nearly there!!! :bigsmile:
I did L3D3 today and was much better than the first 2 days. I also started that C25K thing just because I wanted to have more exercise. I really appreciate your advise and motivation..
Oh, When you say "eat clean" , you mean no junk food right? I always try to eat only non processed foods except for my Kashi cereal and better stuff like that.
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Hey, guess what? I just started it today and its a KILLER! not to worry, its also very fun. BUT you need to work your absolute hardest to get your results. here, ill add you as a friend because i just started this website also, and i wouldnt mind having someone to talk to (:0
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My measurements after L2 are posted on my blog. The link is in my signature if anyone is interested. :happy:How are we all doing, post of you are seeing some results to inspire others x x :bigsmile:
busygirl... Thanks so much for the advice! I did L3 again today, and I actually found it a lot harder to do this time around. I think it was because I was doing the moves with more confidence, because I knew what to do the second time around. I actually did the sumos and squats with jumping, and was careful to use good form so I wouldn't hurt myself. I think I will have to stick with L3, and maybe add cardio, like you. I want to start the C25K, so I'm thinking I'll start that early (like Jenyfur1 :drinker: ). Thanks again.i know what you mean, the jump moves are pretty tough and I do modify- i tend to do the first set full pelt and modify the second set. The cardio is nowhere near the same as level 1 and 2 but i think that maybe the strength is aimed at definition in level 3. I was in a ball on the floor on level 2 but am fine after level 3. I do a cardio workout after it to feel like I have worked hard enough!
Jenyfur1... I feel those legs after L3 now too!! :drinker: And you're doing it with the C25K!!! (I'm planning to too! What are we thinking?! :laugh: )0 -
Hey everyone,
Completed Level 3 day 8 today. Only 2 more to go!
So what are you all going to do after the Shred?
I don't think I'm going to do it again or another exercise DVD until the summer holidays as I've been stealing the TV from the living room (and my flatmate) everyday for the past month. I think I should give her a break :-)
I'm thinking of giving myself a few days rest (for my foot injury) and then going to the gym 3/4 times a week. I'm hoping to actually go for walks on my "rest days" and continue doing some sort of strength training at home.
How about you?0 -
My measurements after L2 are posted on my blog. The link is in my signature if anyone is interested. :happy:How are we all doing, post of you are seeing some results to inspire others x x :bigsmile:
busygirl... Thanks so much for the advice! I did L3 again today, and I actually found it a lot harder to do this time around. I think it was because I was doing the moves with more confidence, because I knew what to do the second time around. I actually did the sumos and squats with jumping, and was careful to use good form so I wouldn't hurt myself. I think I will have to stick with L3, and maybe add cardio, like you. I want to start the C25K, so I'm thinking I'll start that early (like Jenyfur1 :drinker: ). Thanks again.i know what you mean, the jump moves are pretty tough and I do modify- i tend to do the first set full pelt and modify the second set. The cardio is nowhere near the same as level 1 and 2 but i think that maybe the strength is aimed at definition in level 3. I was in a ball on the floor on level 2 but am fine after level 3. I do a cardio workout after it to feel like I have worked hard enough!
Jenyfur1... I feel those legs after L3 now too!! :drinker: And you're doing it with the C25K!!! (I'm planning to too! What are we thinking?! :laugh: )
Steph,
C25k is not too bad in the beginning... kindo of gives them a break. You start so slow. I did 30 min yesterday and really liked it. I am going to run again tomorrow. Today, if I am stlll alive, I will maybe do 6 wk 6 pack. I WILL NOT GIVE UP!! I have to be able to support my weight on the pole! LOL! I know that it is a silly reason, but it is so much fun!
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Hey everyone,
Completed Level 3 day 8 today. Only 2 more to go!
So what are you all going to do after the Shred?
I don't think I'm going to do it again or another exercise DVD until the summer holidays as I've been stealing the TV from the living room (and my flatmate) everyday for the past month. I think I should give her a break :-)
I'm thinking of giving myself a few days rest (for my foot injury) and then going to the gym 3/4 times a week. I'm hoping to actually go for walks on my "rest days" and continue doing some sort of strength training at home.
How about you?
I am going to do Ripped in 30 I think along with 6wk 6pack and a little running... I am addicted! You all have been such help for me and great motivation.... I will friend you and maybe we can keep in touch after this challenge.... I understand about monopolizing the TV. :glasses:0 -
hey guys it great to see so much support in this group! What is this C25K you are talking about??? I have done L3 today, classing it as D3 as I took some time off for my illness.
I have bought JM Boost metab/ burn fat DVD and also started Tae Bo. I want to start running when the weather is good but I am a single mum (girls aged 4&5) so am pretty housebound in the evenings. One the otherhand I dont have to worry about hogging the TV because its just me :bigsmile: I am going to aim for 30 min cardio a day when this has finished, I like the 30 day thing as it makes me work every day which also helps me focus on my diet but I might alternate a JM with another as she is hardcore!!
not long now!!!! x x x x0 -
I get the single Mom thing.. It has been a while, but I remember it well. The C25K is "from the couch to running a 5K in 9 weeks. You can google it and there is a running plan that starts out pretty mild and has you running a 5 k in about 9 weeks. I am doing it to imorove my cardio, not really training for any type of race. I run on a treadmill and it takes between 30 and 40 min. depending on what day you are on. The 40 min is for the last part of the program.
Only a few more daya left. I am not going to have Huge results because I JUST figured out that I was not eating enough... I read about it, but didn't beleive it... Oh well, live and learn.
I am off to shred as soon as I switch the laundry out.
Thanks for all of the support. I feel like I have just gotten to know you all and now the 30 days are almost up... We will have to think of something else... Maybe we can start an everyday exercier thread and do out own JM DVD....
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L3D4..only 6 more to go!0
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D3 L3 done for me! I'm sorry I jumped into your thread again. I feel really bad, but I have another question, and you all are the closest group of Shredders to where I'm at! One of my fellow MFP-ers has felt pain in her hip area when doing L2/L3. I now have the same thing. Does anyone else feel this? If so, is there anyway to relieve the pain? I think it's from the planks...0
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Hey Steph, no problem for jumping in. I am not sure why you are having the pain. You should make sure that you are stretching your hips and glutes after the work out, even though she does not have you do it. If you do not know the moves, you can google the positions. I like to lay on my back, one leg bent with foot on the floor and the other crossed over. I pull slightly to feel the stretch... repeat on th other side... Good luck!0
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Thanks Jenyfur! :flowerforyou: I'm familiar with that stretch too. I was doing it during L2 because of all the lunges, but I stopped doing that for the past week or so. I should stretch more!0
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Hey everyone,
Completed Level 3 day 8 today. Only 2 more to go!
So what are you all going to do after the Shred?
I don't think I'm going to do it again or another exercise DVD until the summer holidays as I've been stealing the TV from the living room (and my flatmate) everyday for the past month. I think I should give her a break :-)
I'm thinking of giving myself a few days rest (for my foot injury) and then going to the gym 3/4 times a week. I'm hoping to actually go for walks on my "rest days" and continue doing some sort of strength training at home.
How about you?
I'm finishing up the shred and C25K this week. I'm going to take a few days off of exercising after that, give my body time to just be. LOL. I'm going to be getting Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones DVD and use that as my strength training DVD 2-3x's a week. I've heard great things about it as far as being a full body workout. Also, going to continue running post-C25K and go to the gym for some classes (Zumba class and Yoga).0 -
was the last day of my shred today. will post up official weight/measurement loss tomorrow went jean shopping today and came out with 2 pairs a size smaller than i was a month ago! so happy shredding has definitely been worth it! 0
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L3D5! I did the whole thing with out one break.. I only did the modified puch ups!! I am so excited! I then ran day 2 of the C25K. I feel VERY accomplished! Thanks everyone for the support and the motivation.
Happy last couple of days Shredding!!0 -
hey guys, so heres the drill. unfortunately i had to shorten my shred as i'm going home 2 days earlier than planned due to dr appointments. so mine was more of a 28 day shred than a 30...never the less i still got fantastic results! overall i've lost 6lb (may not seem a lot but i've already lost a significant amount of weight so it does tend to slow down unfortunately). this averaged at about 1.5lb a week. in total i've lost...
- 0.5" off my neck
- 1.5" off my waist
- 3" off my hips (the place i was most eager to lose weight from as I'm very pear shaped and never lose weight from there!)
- 1" off my arms
- 2" off my lower thighs
- 2" off my upper thighs
giving a total of 15" overall. which i don't think is too bad in 28 days! also i've managed to drop a full dress size on the bottom half, got two pairs of jeans yesterday!
i'm going to give myself a weeks break of heavy exercise and just do walking and pilates and then the week after i think i'm going to do tae bo for 30 days and then the shred again for the FULL 30 days.
keep up the shredding everyone and good luck 0 -
hey guys, so heres the drill. unfortunately i had to shorten my shred as i'm going home 2 days earlier than planned due to dr appointments. so mine was more of a 28 day shred than a 30...never the less i still got fantastic results! overall i've lost 6lb (may not seem a lot but i've already lost a significant amount of weight so it does tend to slow down unfortunately). this averaged at about 1.5lb a week. in total i've lost...
- 0.5" off my neck
- 1.5" off my waist
- 3" off my hips (the place i was most eager to lose weight from as I'm very pear shaped and never lose weight from there!)
- 1" off my arms
- 2" off my lower thighs
- 2" off my upper thighs
that is FANTASTIC!!!! well done you:bigsmile:
giving a total of 15" overall. which i don't think is too bad in 28 days! also i've managed to drop a full dress size on the bottom half, got two pairs of jeans yesterday!
i'm going to give myself a weeks break of heavy exercise and just do walking and pilates and then the week after i think i'm going to do tae bo for 30 days and then the shred again for the FULL 30 days.
keep up the shredding everyone and good luck0 -
Hi all, I shredded yesterday so L3D3 done, working all day today so probably wont get it done today but will be back at it tomorrow x x x x x x :bigsmile:0
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Lost a little motivation over the weekend
but am trying to push myself harder for the rest of the week! I did level 1 and 2 last night, back to back. Killer workout! Definitely feeling it today though! 0 -
I have it and would love to join you!
This is probably a dumb question but do it for 30 days straight no off days?0 -
Officially completed the 30 day Shred in 30 consecutive Days! Woohoo!!! I will be taking measurements tomorrow and posting it here. So happy to have ejected the DVD from my player! LOL. The last workout was a good one 0
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Sounds like my today! L3D5, and W1D1 of the C25K! I enjoy my modified push ups, but the walking push ups give me red marks on me knees. :ohwell:L3D5! I did the whole thing with out one break.. I only did the modified puch ups!! I am so excited! I then ran day 2 of the C25K. I feel VERY accomplished! Thanks everyone for the support and the motivation.
Happy last couple of days Shredding!!
Amazing inches daisabelle!! :drinker:
FitNHappy0261... I most certainly have taken a few days off!! :flowerforyou: (About one day off every 5 days for me.)
patricac... That's an amazing accomplishment!! Congrats!0
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