30 day shred 5/31 start

Hey guys! So, I haven't shredded yet today, but I will after I hit the gym after work. Just wanted to update everyone - I lost 8.9 pounds for my first week of my competition at work!!! YAY!! Since I gained some since starting mfp, it only says I've lost 3 lbs on mfp, but its okay! I'm so psyched! I am now looking forward to my workouts this week! Day number 8, here I come!

Jknoell - yay awesome news! Keep up the good work. We want you to win that contest!!!

I did day 8 today. I almost skipped because hubby and I were going out tonight to an event but I got it in this afternoon and showered before going out. I did 27 "real" push ups in total today. Everything was easier but I'm still going ot wait until the 10 days are up to move up to level 2.

For weights, what does everyone use? I have 3lb and 5lb and use them both. Most shoulder exercises I need the 3lb weights for, everything else the 5lb will do.

Although I ate badly today I so love this exrcise and dieting. I have so much more confidence and I'm able to fit into clothing I put away to be given away at some point. it's awesome!

Alison...I have 3lb weights and that's what I'm using. Eventually, I'll have to suck it up and buy heavier weights for myself, because I do feel that I'm not lifting enough on certain exercises like the chest fly. I would love to get a set of the Select Tech dumbbells, but that's definitely out of my price range.

My little one was up a ton last night, so I didn't squeeze a workout in this morning. Of course, my manager invited me out for lunch today, so I ate a monster burrito and pretty blew through most of my calories for today. If I had a pillow, I would crawl under my desk and nap the afternoon away. I'm still planning on Shredding this afternoon, but I already feel my resolve waning.

Well, restarted again last night. Hopefully can stick with it now! Had a rough week and couldn't bring myself to exercise but back and recommitted! Hope to see some amazing results from those ahead of me, to keep me going!

Michelle...WTG!

Kcarreno...Keep it up!

Still chugging along on Level 2. How is everyone else doing on Level 2?

In terms of progress. I'm down another .5lbs, so a total of one pound lost so far. I also checked my measurements even though I said I would wait. I'm down an inch on my thighs, hips, waist, and chest. No movement on my arms, but I'm guessing all the plank work in Level 2 will get me some loss there as well.

Happy Monday, everyone!

beancurdie-awesome job losing the inches and pounds!

day three today of my restart of the shred level one, and feeling a little bored. However, those of you ahead of me who are posting results are very encouraging! I would love to measure myself after level one but unfortunately my 2 year old hid my measuring tape somewhere lol....I guess sometime this week my extra calorie burn will be cleaning my house from top to bottom lol.

Can I just say - I HATE PLANK JACKS! For some reason it takes all my concentration to get them done. It just seems like an unnatural movement to me for some reason. I'll admit it...I'm odd.

kcarreno - it gets easier. I found with level 1 I was a bit bored. But I think it's good to stick with it. Maybe switch up to level 2 in a couple of days. After all you did start it before. And don't you love little ones who like to put things "away".

I did day 2 of level 2. I have to say it was a bit easier than yesterday. I didn't want to quit halfway though I only wanted to quit 3/4 of the way through. I find I really hate the second set of tonng exercises so after that is over I always feel like the rest is a breeze...well except for chair squats with a v fly--hate those too.

Good luck at the weigh in! Habanero jelly sounds interesting and hot!

I did day 3 of level 2. I think I was dehydrated before starting and I felt like throwing up the whole time but I made it through and had a popsicle afterwards and now feel great--sweaty but great.

Oh and it's not the plank jacks that I hate it's the first plank exercise the thrusts or whatever they are. Yuck. And that second set of toning not any better...still hate it. But it's getting better. I no longer curse Jillian as I do it.

I ordered Ripped in 30 and it should be arriving tomorrow or Friday. Can't wait to check it out.

My brother who is work out obsessed asked me today how much weight i've lost and said it's really noticeable. Yay me!

I skipped my workout today. I figure for my birthday I can be bad. I definitely missed it and can't wait to do it tomorrow.

jknoell--totally waiting to hear the results from this week's weigh in! I know you can beat all those others! (I can be so comeptitive at times)

Hey guys!

Okay... so the weigh in for the week was good - lost 3.5 lbs! I'm happy with that - I think it was much lower than the first week's loss because I hadn't been hitting my calorie goal each day - I was normally hitting around 1100 calories, and I think that is too low. The first week I never went under 1200 and I think I even hit 1400 a day or two. So, this week I'm doing better and trying to hit at least 1200 every day. However, I feel myself losing ground quickly with the Shred. I haven't done it since Monday this week - and I was supposed to start level 2. Now, I HAVE been hitting the gym, so I'm not being lazy, I just feel like I never have a good time to do the video at home! I always mean to get up in the AM and do it before work, but that means getting up at 0530 and I haven't been getting to bed before midnight lately (I'm going to school for my Master's degree, so I stay up to do homework after the kiddo is in bed).

On the bright side, I took a class at the gym with a couple friends called Body Combat - anyone tried? It was basically boxing/kickboxing/combat stuff. I didn't stop the whole time! It was great! I was covered in sweat but it was so much fun! I was so proud of myself because I was so intimidated and the class said it was for intermediate/advanced fitness levels, and I am NOT either! But, I kept up and did all the moves and was SO happy with it! I was sore in my arms/shoulders the next day, but I still took another class called Body Pump, which is mostly a weight training class but at a fast tempo, so it consists of lots of reps with smaller amounts of weight.

Anyway, I need to get back doing the shred. I know I won't get to it today - I have plans after work. Possibly tomorrow. I need motivation to keep with it! I'm having so much fun with these other classes, but they drain me of energy and I don't have the energy left after them to do the video!