April 30 Day Shred Team Challenge

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  • barefootbeauty
    barefootbeauty Posts: 188 Member
    Okay - sounds like we've got a great group here! As requested, we'll keep this forum rather than starting a new one every day. :)

    We are going to do it everyday - no rest days. The workouts are only 20 minutes, so getting them done every day shouldn't be difficult. If you need to rest, then rest but I think the goal for everyone should be every day for 30 days.

    It is my understanding that the program recommends you do each level for 10 days. I think that everyone is different and should adjust their workouts according to what they need. If you spend the entire month on Level 1 - that's great! At least you did 20 minutes a day of activity, right? So, adjust as you need to and just let everyone know where you're at and how you're feeling.

    Today is Pre-Challenge Day! Make sure you have your copy, hand weights, and a water bottle. Please post Pics, Measurements, and Weight either today or before your first workout so we can compare where we start to how we end. I'd love to do a mid-way check in, too!

    Here are my starting digits (photos can be seen on my profile):

    Weight 185
    Neck 14
    Lt Arm 14
    Rt Arm 14
    Bust 42
    Waist 35
    Hips 42
    Lt Thigh 25.5
    Rt Thigh 25.5
    Lt Calf 16
    RT Calf 16

    Admittedly, I'm a little nervous. I watched a few minutes of the program and it looks kinda intimidating! But, I'm ready to kick this bad boy into gear and try to get over my month long plateau.

    HERE WE GO!!! =)
  • tcrossking
    tcrossking Posts: 4 Member
    Great idea! I am in! I will post before pictures tomorrow.
  • ejb245
    ejb245 Posts: 195 Member
    Awesome! I'm going to take before pictures tonight, as well as measurements. The dvd and a tape measure are coming tonight. :) Pics will be on my profile.

    Oh, and the dvd is on sale at Target for $9. Wish I would've known that before I bought it on amazon. I don't mind the extra 99 cents, but it's always nice to just have it instead of waiting for a package. Worst case, my cable has Level 1 on demand.
  • lripson28
    lripson28 Posts: 213 Member
    I'm definately in. I started it last month but never finished. This month I'm determined to do the whole 30 days. I'll post weight and measurements tonight.
  • margie_77
    margie_77 Posts: 693 Member
    I'm totally in! I'll have to buy it on my way home from the gym tonight, and then take a pic and measurements when I get home! :)
    I'm running a 1/2 marathon at the end of the month, so I may have to skip the last couple days, but until then, it should be a great addition to my running!
    WOO HOO!!!!
  • em80
    em80 Posts: 91
    Weight 163 (although I've not weighed since the start of lent).
    Neck 13
    Lt Arm 12 1/2
    Rt Arm 12 1/2
    Bust 39
    Waist 33
    Hips 42
    Lt Thigh 23 1/2
    Rt Thigh 23 1/2
    Lt Calf 14
    RT Calf 14
  • daphne_gets_fit
    daphne_gets_fit Posts: 73 Member
    I'm really excited to get started, I'll post my measurements tomorrow, but I probably won't actually start til following Monday.
  • WillWorkout4Food
    WillWorkout4Food Posts: 94 Member
    I'm in. Starting today
  • SASPaladin
    SASPaladin Posts: 9
    im going to buy the dvd tonight so i can participate in this with you guys...just a suggestion...why not keep up to date progress reports via blogs?

    Day One:
    Day Two:

    Etc.?
  • looby1968
    looby1968 Posts: 742 Member
    I'd love to join you all! I joined a challenge for Lent, but seem to be the only one posting recently...:cry:

    I was going to start on Level 3 tomorrow, as part of the challenge, so I'll still do that (fool that I am - I've just had a sneaky peek!!!), then start back at level 1 after 10 days.

    I work in a school, so I break up next week until 26th April. We're only back for 3 days then off again for the Royal Wedding and a Bank Holiday!!!! :bigsmile: So with all that time on my hands, I will have no excuses!!!!!

    I'll post my starting weight and measurements tomorrow. I'll also get one of my daughters to take a before piccie! :sad:

    LouiseXXX
  • margie_77
    margie_77 Posts: 693 Member
    I mentioned this a co-worker and she told me not to buy it. Direct quote here... 'That woman is scary! She YELLS at you! You can have mine!'
    hahahahah
    So, I will be starting tomorrow after work instead of before work. And I'll be laughing everytime 'She YELLS at you!' hahhahahaah
  • dalemc
    dalemc Posts: 20
    oh im in , bought it a few weeks ago .. been putting it off , will start tomorrow
  • Dreaaa
    Dreaaa Posts: 319 Member
    I'm in for sure! Gonna be accountable! 20 mins a day! I CAN do this. Gonna make April the best month ever!! Tomorrow morning I'll measure, get my pics done and I'll workout tomorrow afternoon. Awesome! :)
  • breannk
    breannk Posts: 92
    im in me and my roomie are on day 4 today so ill just keep going with that :) ill post my measurements later tonight or tomorrow. :)
  • reyna99
    reyna99 Posts: 489 Member
    Count me in!!
  • thumper67
    thumper67 Posts: 105
    I will join as well! Will post measurements later this evening!
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    I'm in for sure! Gonna be accountable! 20 mins a day! I CAN do this. Gonna make April the best month ever!! Tomorrow morning I'll measure, get my pics done and I'll workout tomorrow afternoon. Awesome! :)

    It's actually 27 minutes if you count the warmup and cooldown time, more like 30 if you count the time it takes to put in the DVD, lay down your mat, get out your dumbells, tie your shoes, etc.
    So make sure you have at least 30 minutes of time blocked out in your day.

    I know some people are really busy and if you don't have enough time available you might skip the cooldown stretching and that causes injury, so PLEASE make sure you all have time to stretch properly before and after.
  • reyna99
    reyna99 Posts: 489 Member
    will you guys being doing any other cardio during the month of April?
  • barefootbeauty
    barefootbeauty Posts: 188 Member
    YAY! This is pretty exciting - I like the idea of adding it to a daily blog, too.

    @reyna99 -- I hope to start the C25K program in mid-April after I wrap up a few work projects and the weather warms up so I can run outside. And I do yoga 3-4x a week. Outside of that, I think that is all I'm going to do. You?
  • sarahs440
    sarahs440 Posts: 405
    I would like to join! I will post my measurements soon!
  • pinklion721
    pinklion721 Posts: 226 Member
    I have been doing the 30 day shred 5 days a week for three weeks now. I just started level three last week. Just a little advice dont. Watch the next level before starting it. It will only intimidate you and that's when people quit. Each level prepares you for the next. Onceyou feel comfortable on a level you will be ready for the next level. By the third day on a new level I actually like it more than the previous!
    I would love to increase to 7 days a week now.

    Good luck everyone
  • jkm80
    jkm80 Posts: 8 Member
    I'm in! And excited!
  • margie_77
    margie_77 Posts: 693 Member
    robin52077~ Thanks for the info. I would have been in trouble since I'm going to wake up early to do this.

    I'm training for a 1/2 at the end of the month, so I will still be running alot.
  • summerfun21
    summerfun21 Posts: 47
    I'm game!
  • aportillo8
    aportillo8 Posts: 35 Member
    I'm in!
  • reyna99
    reyna99 Posts: 489 Member
    I usually try to do a 30 min run a day. I'm with the others, I have started 30DS but haven't finished, will throw it every once in awhile :)
    Good luck everyone!
  • ashers1819
    ashers1819 Posts: 160
    I'm in! My copy just arrived today... good ole Ebay!

    Happy shredding tomorrow!
  • gemco
    gemco Posts: 129
    i'm in, DVD ordered, should be here Monday so i'll be a bit behind :)
  • susanjackson66
    susanjackson66 Posts: 680 Member
    Just bought my DVD after reading about it on MFP. So I will join everybody starting tomorrow.

    My Measurements are:

    Left arm: 14.0
    Right Arm :14.5
    Chest: 42.0
    Waist: 39.5
    Hips: 45.25
    Right thigh: 26.0
    Left thigh:25.25

    I will weigh in the morning before I exercise.
  • Schumif1
    Schumif1 Posts: 1
    Hi, I'm a brand new poster who has just got this DVD and I'd like to join the group challenge please:) I had a go yesterday at level 1 and thought I was going to die!! A one month challenge with like minded people is just what I need. I am in the uk:)
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