6/20 30 Day Shred
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Day 2 Level 2 DONE!
I almost started crying during it this morning. I can totally relate to the Biggest Loser people now. I was able to do one set of the hardest moves, but when I came back to do the second sets, it was like I hit a brick wall. I could barely crank out one. By the end my arms were shaking so bad…they still feel like jello as I type this.
But when it was all said and done, I feel so amazing. It’s incredible how good I feel from being so close to puking. Lol I’m on such a high right now! I was shaving in the shower and I just am amazed at the way my legs are shaping and the muscles in my arms. After 12 days of only doing a ½ hour work out?! How is that even possible!?
How are you hanging in scantrill? The Vsquats, omg how can Natalie get them so high? I can barely lift them at all, let alone above my eyes. That last set circuit training is the absolute worst, in my opinion.
jadam6, shellrae1973, Kalrez, vintagefool: You all are doing fantastic!! Way to keep it going.
salyha01: I’m doing my 30 days straight through, no break days. I am new to the circuit training so I’m doing all 10 days before moving on.
Happy Friday everyone!:flowerforyou:0 -
Can't believe I dragged my *kitten* out of bed today (on a holiday!), but I did. I didn't quite have it in me today, my daughter woke me at 4:30am and I didn't really fall back to sleep after that. I did okay until circuit 3 and than I slacked a little. Oh well there is always tomorrow!0
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Finished Day 9 of Level 1 today. Just one more day and I'm ready for Level 2! (Okay, maybe not 100% ready but I'll go on with it anyway...)
I used my new HRM for the first time today and it said I burned 228 calories during my workout today. Before this, I was using the amounts that came from the MFP database for circuit training (180 calories for 20 minutes) so needless to say I'm shocked at the difference! I can only imagine how many calories I was burning the first few days :noway:0 -
Day 3 Level 2 Done!
I don't know if this level will ever get easier for me. :sad: I seriously though I was going to puke this morning doing it. lol
I'm heading to my parents lake today for a nice 3 day holiday weekend in the sunshine. I might not be around MFP, but I'm packing the shred and my weights. I just can't miss a day, not when I've made it this far. When I told my mom I was going to do it there, she thought that was great because she, and I quote, wanted to watch me do it. :noway: Um, hell naw. lol I need to shield her from seeing me grunting, cursing and in the fetal position crying.
Have a great 4th everyone and don't stop shredding! :flowerforyou:0 -
level 2 Day 6 complete. today wasn't too bad. I am still modifying everything, but will try to do one set without the modification.
spent yesterday at the beach and probably ate more than I needed to. We ordered take out pizza but I did limit myself to one piece. Hope to stay on track with my food today!0 -
Haven't been able to complete the workout today - my son's stomach bug has come back with a vengeance - I'm sick of sick and poo :sad: Haven't felt great today, don't know whether he's passed it onto me because I've felt queasy all day. Have only managed to eat a kit kat and ice lolly all day, which is very unlike me!
Everyone is doing a great job - hope to try and catch up with you tomorrow
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Hey guys Im doing so well I can't believe the changes in my body and my strength...Im on Level 2 day 18, its tough but im hanging in there and doing the modifications where needed. Im almost ready for level 3 but kind of scared cause Level 2 aint nothing nice...Yall wish me luck as I will be rooting you all on!!!0
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Good Job, I can see the diff....WTG!!!10 days done – Level 1 complete! Booyah!
I did 10 pushups!!! I couldn’t even do ONE at the beginning. And the first circuit of cardio I couldn’t get through at all without breaks and modifying the jumps. Today I was determined. Through blood, sweat and tears, I did it all straight through with no modifications!
I ended up with a gain, but honestly, I feel amazing. I’m doing my workout before work in the morning and it’s better than all the Starbucks in the world. (This coming from a coffee junkie
). I’ve never been a morning workout person but I am totally addicted. I do my shred, then stand in the shower flexing and looking at all my new muscles. I am so happy with the results after only 10 days!
Here are my stats:
I am only doing the shred – no other supplemental workouts.
I am Shredding 30 days straight – no break days.
I didn't take measurements.
Beginning weight = 184.6
Ending weight = 186.6
Level 1 = +2 pound weight GAIN
I took some pictures but really the changes aren't noticeable too much on the photos yet (although I can see it happening naked lol
). This one was the best one where you could see a difference on the back of my legs.
Tomorrow begins level 2! Great job everyone, I love to hear how you're doing so thanks for posting!0 -
Level 2 Day 8 complete. I am glad I am sticking with this level for more than 10 days because I still suck at it. All the planks are killing my wrists, not sure if I am doing something wrong or not. I am down 1.4 lbs this week (if only I wasn't starving all the time!)0
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Haven't had a chance to do a workout since Friday - my two sons, husband and mother (who lives next door) have all come down with sickness. I haven't but still feeling queasy. Got a feeling this was a bad month to start the 30DS :ohwell: Will try and catch up when everyone is back on their feet. The only good thing is I've lost 3lbs so will try not to let that slip back on!0
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Day 5 Level 2 Done
I almost talked myself out of doing it but today marks my halfway point. I just had to do it. I've made it 15 days in a row, I'm so proud of myself! I am so loving my arms and the new sculpting. I was showing off the new guns to my family this weekend. :blushing:
As for level two, ugh. I still think it's hard. I like the first strength move where you kind of crab walk into a push up. And I like the entire second circuit. But as for the rest of it, big thumbs down. I still feel pretty awesome afterwards so I'll keep plugging on for that endorphin high. 5 more days to go.
Has anyone thought about what they'll do afterwards? I'm considering doing another round or getting the new Ripped in 30. I don't want to lose my new muscles.
Please don't give up guys, missing a day or two won't hurt the process...you can always add a couple days to the end to make up for it. Thanks for hanging in there with me! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hey Guys,
(I stared on 20th June as well) Ive so far missed two workouts of it. However in my defence I worked 14 hour days both those days, and I stand in work!! I still had to walk my dog though so I wasnt completely lazy!!
Anyone else finding level 2 hard? I find those plank into pushups hard even though I love them. Like I cant do a push up without lying on the floor before I push myself back up lol
And PS defo doing something after this. Thinking of the abs workout or ripped in 30. Ill take a break inbetween though, as Im having problems with one of my knees and think it needs a couple of days rest. Plus I have a bad back which is causede from my job.
I dont plan on missing any other days of this, so far my work diary looks good to go with Shred!!!
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Day 6 Level 2 Done
It was almost impossible to get up this morning to do it. People in our neighborhood were setting off fireworks until 1 am. Some of us have to work!!!:mad: Anyway, I did it...but I phoned it in today.
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Hi All,
Not planning on giving up, hope to start back at it tomorrow as long as everything is all well and good! Husband and eldest son hopefully returning back to work and school so will be back to more of a norm (touch wood). I was thinking of trying to catch up by doing two workouts a day for a few days but don't know if that's advisable - what do you guys think?
Yeah I'm up for trying another round of the shred or another of her DVDs but I'm going away on the 18th for a few days so it would have to be after that.
PS Cella: What are "guns"? 0 -
July 4th weekend got the best of me! Saturday was one-hundred percent occupied with all-day torturous physical activity (long story), and must have burned 1000+ calories during the course of the day, so no guilt about skipping that day and collapsing as soon as I got home. Then Sunday I was feeling miserable from the previous day, and Monday was busier than anticipated. We all know how it goes.
But I am BACK at it. Day 10 of Level 1 done, roaring and ready for Level 2. With no more pesky holidays in the way, I should be done on the 28th! How exciting! Maybe we'll be in a bathing suit by summer's end after all
As far as after this, my plan is to begin the Couch to 5k program, and do the 30DS on my off days - most likely alternating levels each day to avoid boredom. Then once I get the $$$ I plan on purchasing Ripped in 30 and NMTZ. Not sure about 6 Week Six Pack... I think I'd look scary with really ripped abs! :blushing:
Last but not least, Cella, I am truly in AWE of your dedication :laugh: Can't wait to hear about your Level 2 and 3 results, keep it up!!0 -
Day 9/Level 1 completed. Will be glad to move on to Level 2 (after tomorrow) as I feel like I've been at this Level forever!
Vintagefool - I understand what you mean about scary abs. I can't believe how my biceps have grown since doing this workout - it's not something I really wanted but I suppose it's better than the flab I had before! I have a long way to go before I see any ripped abs though :laugh:
Cella - you've been great to stick with it for 16 days non stop :flowerforyou:
dreamtoned - I haven't looked at Level 2 yet but those plank to push ups sound hard! I can barely do a regular push up!0 -
Good morning!
So, Day 7 Level 2 Done.
I've decided that for my next round of 30DS, I'm going to do it L1, L2, L3, repeat, rather than doing 10 consecutive days at one level. I honestly think if I had to do L2 over again for 10 days straight, I would throw in the towel on day 2. lol That's how much I dislike this level. I can't wait to hear everyone else's feedback on it.
jadam6 - I don't know where the expression came from, but "showing off my guns" or "bringing the gun show" refers to flexing to show off big bicep muscles in your arms. Silly, isn't it?
vintagefool - at some point i would like to try the C25K but I want to work through this first. So amazed at you guys who are combing this with other workouts. You are hardcore!
dreamtoned10 - Level 2 is my nemesis. lol :grumble: I'm so over the planks! On a side note though, it has given me a little break on my shins...I really felt like I was getting splints during level 1.
I'm missing the OP, scantrll....hope you are doing ok! :flowerforyou:
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level 2 Day 10 done! I am going to continue with level 2 until Sunday and will switch to level 3 on Monday (I just love the planks so much I don't want to stop LOL.
I woke up this morning with a headache, and a sore throat. I am hoping it is allergies and not a cold (damn kid and her daycare germs :laugh: )because that is what got me off track the last time I tried to do the shred. How do people manage to workout when they feel like crap. I need to push through this, I really hope I can!0 -
Okay shellrae, Cella and all other Level 2 shredders, don't hate me but... I
Level 2!
Not saying it was easy, because it was anything BUT that :sick: I was just getting SO bored of Level 1, and the moves here are much more fun to do in comparison. It helps that I have less brain power to focus on the hurt because of all the extra effort that goes into coordinating myself :laugh: Plus I am finding the ab exercises to be more challenging, which I like. Maybe I'm just a masochist.
I did have to take at least one break per circuit (besides the ab exercises), though, and I was panting and sweating all throughout, so not saying I'm superman or anything. It was definitely more challenging, but I'm just shocked to say I actually found Level 2 fun :noway:0 -
Where are you all at??!!! Come on Shredders!!!! Keep it up!!! Im on Level 2 day 5. HALFWAY POINT! YAY!!! PS Level 2 has grown on me ever so slightly, Im enjoying it now, especially the fact that Im sweating by the time Im finished...must be working lol
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Ring Ring Ring - Hello workout this is Shellrae phoning it in!
Level 2 Day 11 sortof complete. Arrrggg - I have a cold and feel like crap, BUT I did drag my *kitten* out of bed and attempted the shred today. I thought I was going to die. This better be a quick cold! :sad:0 -
Day 10 Level 1 completed! Hooray!
Anyway vital statistics are the same except:
Weight 152.2 = - 2lbs (haven't been feeling great so that would have helped)
Waist 31 inches = - 1 inch
However, everything is feeling a lot firmer especially arms and thighs.
Cella - "Guns" - I've learned something new today! I've never heard of that saying before.
Also agree with the alternating between levels - good idea. I read that someone has done that before and it prevents them from being fed up of doing the same routine for 10 days in a row (I'm getting to that point now )
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Shellrae: So proud of you pushing through when not feeling well. I don’t know if I would have done it. You are awesome! :drinker:
Vintagefool: I’ll agree that the ab exercises are much better in this level…but the rest of it? You’re crazy! Haha No, really, it encourages me to like it to hear that you like it so much. Maybe I’m being too negative about it? Either way, that’s great that you are doing so well with it.
dreamtoned10: congrats on your ½ point!! It’s all down hill from here.
Jadam: you are doing awesome!! 2 lbs in 10 days is incredible. Good luck with level 2 tomorrow!
LTRUITT3: haven’t seen ya in a while, hope you are doing well!
Day 8 of Level 2 DONE. 2 more days left! I don’t know why I’m so excited though, I was reading other 30DS threads and it sounds like 3 might just kill me. :noway: Lol Bring it!
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Day 2 of Level 2 done. It was harder than yesterday, I'm sure my body was thinking, "THIS again? Oh HELL no." I counted how many breaks I had to take during the 2nd cardio circuit: five. Lol. Somehow made it through though.Vintagefool: I’ll agree that the ab exercises are much better in this level…but the rest of it? You’re crazy! Haha No, really, it encourages me to like it to hear that you like it so much. Maybe I’m being too negative about it? Either way, that’s great that you are doing so well with it.
I think what happened was I built it up in my head as the scariest, most evil exercise ever, and then when it wasn't so bad I was like hey, this is fun :laugh: That happens a lot - someone will tell me how bad a movie was and I'll end up enjoying it when I might not have before I built it up in my brain as the most awful thing.
Congrats dreamtoned on getting to the halfway point!! I'm ALMOSSST there.
And a big congrats to jadam too for the 2 lb weight and waist inch loss! That's awesome :bigsmile:0 -
Day 9 Level 2 DONE! Only one day left on this level….woot woot!
I was thinking about how I missed level 1, day 2 & 3. I was so sore, I could barely sit down on the toilet without bracing myself. Lol Isn’t that crazy? Being that sore, you just know you worked hard and used muscles that haven’t been used in a very long time. So this morning, I pushed it as much as I could. I tried to follow Natalie on every move until I couldn’t do it anymore. I ended up burning 260 calories and my HRM alarm kept going off because my heart rate was so high. I usually only burn between 200-230…I feel so good right now!!
I have to admit something. Yesterday I jumped on the scales to see my progress, even though tomorrow is my official weigh in day. I am up another 2 pounds. UGH! I’m not usually the person who needs the scales to validate my weight loss, but come on. Throw me a bone here! Lol But last night I noticed something…my upper back is all muscle-y. I don’t even remember the last time I had a muscular back. Maybe during high school sports? Then I got up this morning, and my stomach is shrinking. Really shrinking! My roll above my belly button is slowly disappearing!! My scales are playing mind games with me…you will not win this time! I’m not giving up no matter how much you try to discourage me.
If it wasn’t for you guys, I probably wouldn’t have stuck with it this long. I’m serious. Knowing you all are continuing through illness, TOM and family obligations keeps me from talking myself out of doing it. Thank you so much for posting your progress and support!
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Day 11 Level 2 DONE! I suffered through it, but wimped out quite a bit during circuit 3. I am amazed that even though I feel like absolute crap with this cold I actually dragged my butt out of bed this morning and I only hit snooze once.
The ab workout in circuit 3 - I don't think I am doing it correctly because I don't feel the burn that I think I should be feeling!0 -
I'm about to do my first day of Level 2. Hate working out late at night but slept on when I should have got up this morning - will check in tomorrow (if I can walk) :laugh:0
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OMG, Cella it's funny you mentioned missing that soreness. I had not felt it either since Day 4, and was actually excited yesterday when the soreness returned after my first day of Level 2. I thought I was nuts for feeling ecstatic about being sore :laugh:
Today was also my weigh-in, and I'm up .2 lbs from last week. I'm not getting discouraged, though. I DO see results in my legs and in my abs (sadly not much difference in my arms yet), and I feel stronger and stronger each day I complete the shred. I'm technically in a healthy BMI range, so I suppose I should care more about body fat % and muscle tone, but I still can't help but feel like, where the f--- is the weight loss?!
Anyway, Day 3 of Level 2 done today. I felt like a warrior on a mission, and pushed through more today/wimped out less than possibly any other day so far. Still lovin' this level, even though cardio circuit 2 kills me and I feel like I'm going to upchuck every time I attempt the double jump ropes. Hang in there ladies :drinker:0 -
Hello everyone and congratulations on keeping up with the shred!
I took a few days off around my birthday but I'm back on track and am on day 4, level 2. Level 2 is hard. I bought myself a heart rate monitor and my heart rate can reach up to 94% of my max, although I don't really need a heart rate monitor to know that level 2 is kicking my ar5e. :laugh:
I'm noticing that I'm getting more toned which is fantastic and my biceps are... well, they are visible! I do wish the bloomin' scale would go down though! I want that scale to start reflecting some of the work I'm putting into getting fit! I wish I took some before pics or wrote down some starting measurements...0
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