Shred everyday?

Daisy_May
Daisy_May Posts: 505 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm on day 8 level one of the shred, while I'm loving/hating it I really would love to tak e day off! But I commited to doing the whole 30 days and will be very disapointed in myself if I dont' do it. I'm also walking 5 days a week and doing aquafit one day a week on top of the shred. I can't give up the walks becuase I'm walking my dog, should I take a day off the Shred or are you supposed to do it straight through?
I haven't lost a single pound but I keep thinking if I just push through it's bound to come off at some point, so do I give it a rest for a day or push on through?

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  • reallivefitness
    reallivefitness Posts: 99
    I would suggest giving yourself at least one day off every week. Your body needs that time to rebuild, and it's a good mental break too. Sundays are my off days, and by Friday or Saturday I'm really looking forward to it, but after taking a day off, I'm excited to get back to working out.
  • ITSSODAMNHOT
    ITSSODAMNHOT Posts: 121 Member
    I'm on day 8 level one of the shred, while I'm loving/hating it I really would love to tak e day off! But I commited to doing the whole 30 days and will be very disapointed in myself if I dont' do it. I'm also walking 5 days a week and doing aquafit one day a week on top of the shred. I can't give up the walks becuase I'm walking my dog, should I take a day off the Shred or are you supposed to do it straight through?
    I haven't lost a single pound but I keep thinking if I just push through it's bound to come off at some point, so do I give it a rest for a day or push on through?

    This is where you look deep down and pull out the beast in you and push through it. Determination and focus for those 20 - 25 mins will get you to the end of the 30 days and when you reach that, you will jump out of your skin in excitement cause you did it! Take one deep breathe, press play on the DVD player and own it!

    Good luck & God Bless,

    Stephen
  • NicNac86
    NicNac86 Posts: 130
    A lot of people will probably scream at me for this and say it defeats the object, but I'm not doing the shred everyday. At least not yet anyway.

    I've gone from doing 0 exercise to going to an aerobics class once a week and 'shredding' 2-3 times a week.

    I may well go back to the beginning and do it all again everyday, but for now it's enough for me.
  • AngelaPowPowPOW
    AngelaPowPowPOW Posts: 293
    There is such a thing as over doing it, but I'd try it, push myself, just to see if I can go 30 days and then high five myself with the results.
  • missy1970eb
    missy1970eb Posts: 1,209 Member
    hi im the same as u day 8 level 1, some people take a day off but i have found it easier since day 6, im sticking with it for the full 30 days, some of my friends say they have felt better 4 having a day off, i dont officially weigh till fridays but am away this weekend so just had a quick go on the scales and ive lost this week:smile:
  • becka63
    becka63 Posts: 712 Member
    I'm on L3 now, and I've been shredding 6 days out of 7. I had meant to go straight through, but there was one Saturday I couldn't and then I found I liked the day break! As for loss, I've only lost 2.5lbs but have lost lots of inches- make sure you're measuring!
  • RoxMyWorld
    RoxMyWorld Posts: 127 Member
    I'm on day 8 level one of the shred, while I'm loving/hating it I really would love to tak e day off! But I commited to doing the whole 30 days and will be very disapointed in myself if I dont' do it. I'm also walking 5 days a week and doing aquafit one day a week on top of the shred. I can't give up the walks becuase I'm walking my dog, should I take a day off the Shred or are you supposed to do it straight through?
    I haven't lost a single pound but I keep thinking if I just push through it's bound to come off at some point, so do I give it a rest for a day or push on through?

    This is where you look deep down and pull out the beast in you and push through it. Determination and focus for those 20 - 25 mins will get you to the end of the 30 days and when you reach that, you will jump out of your skin in excitement cause you did it! Take one deep breathe, press play on the DVD player and own it!

    Good luck & God Bless,

    Stephen


    AWESOME ADVICE!!!
  • SoFLYFireman
    SoFLYFireman Posts: 170 Member
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ2HcRl4wSk
  • symphonika
    symphonika Posts: 107 Member
    I'm on level 2 right now, so far there has been one day where I couldn't do it because I didnt have the time. I'd say try to do as much as you can but if there's one day you absolutely can't do it then don't beat yourself up over taking a day off. Those extra walks will only help you even more!!
  • ITSSODAMNHOT
    ITSSODAMNHOT Posts: 121 Member
    There is such a thing as over doing it, but I'd try it, push myself, just to see if I can go 30 days and then high five myself with the results.

    There ya go!

    You know when you over done it. Your body will tell you. Doing a 20 - 25 min workout is not over doing it. Just remember to stretch and warm-up.
  • neelia
    neelia Posts: 750 Member
    I am on Day 6 Level 1 and am feeling the same way. I am determined not to miss a day because I feel that if I do, I will get way off track and think "Well, I can skip a day here...skip a day there..." and next thing you know, I've quit before the end of 30 days. Plus its only 20-25 minutes out of my day, so surely I can find time for that, right? :wink:

    I don't feel like I'm losing weight OR losing inches...so I'm hoping by Day 20 that I will be seeing some results!
  • symphonika
    symphonika Posts: 107 Member
    Believe me! You will definitely feel more confident in your losing abilities in this program by level 2! It's pretty intense.
  • codyyde
    codyyde Posts: 36
    Yeah I've been wondering if I should take a break too because my left shin and calf are really hurting and I'm only on the 6th day & I also go to the gym every other day.. I told myself I'd take a break every ten days but my friends are suggesting I take more.. hmm..
  • LORR79
    LORR79 Posts: 55
    I completed day 9 today and so far havn't taken a break. I was considering taking one day off after days 10 and 20 but will see how I feel. :smile:
  • LORR79
    LORR79 Posts: 55
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ2HcRl4wSk

    Love it! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • nkfowler74
    nkfowler74 Posts: 130 Member
    I'm on Day 8, Level 1 and haven't missed a day yet. I lost 4 lbs doing the first 7 days so that is motivation for me to keep doing it everyday. I think you should stick it out until the 30 days is done.
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