Ripped In 30 - July Challenge

W1D1 completed! Do we enter it as circuit training? It says I only burned 189 calories, according to MFP… I know it is only 20 minutes but I sure felt like I was working harder than that! lol

If you haven't done the video yet, be sure you have your remote to pause for water breaks. Jillian stops for nothing!!!!

I entered it as circuit training, but upped it to 30 mins. Apart from anything, the sessions is just over 30 mins long and it's probable that in MFP it's per length of session rather than actual workout time. Plus, for the Shred I was entering it at 20 mins but for this I really feel like I'm giving her everything, just like she wanted, which turns out to be more than I gave for the Shred (never though t that was possible!)... and I remember when I thought the Shred was hard! *l*

I try and fit my water in with a slurp at a time just after the cardio, trying to get this over as quickly as possible first thing in the AM!

I've done the Shred as well. I fully agree that Level 1 of Ripped didn't feel too bad compared to Shred Level 1, but I'm also in better shape now than when I started Shred too, so I don't know. Regardless, Level 2 of Ripped has been kicking my butt!

I remember starting the shred, I had done barely any exercise except walking in a looooong time, so I think it hit my muscles like a tonne of bricks (not being able to walk, get up, etc *l*) - this time, having the Shred as a basis probably means we have better starting endurance and muscle tone. I know I'm using my heavy weights for most things for this, at the start of the Shred I couldn't use them at all!

I find it amusing that she's colour co-ordinated their outfits, they all look so innocent and sweet... and then Jillian opens her mouth! I'm finding Ripped really hard work, especially that 3rd circuit - just have to keep reminding myself that I couldn't finish a whole circuit in Shred without stopping when I started each one either, just got too used to getting through level 3 without stopping *l*

And I always wondered where she kept her mic. Bet that gets sweaty :laugh:

Anyway, I was really worried I wouldn't be able to start with everyone as my dvd hadn't arrived but when I got home from work, there it was, yeay! Just ine time. So with not a small amount of trepidation I measured myself and stuck it in (I'm normally a morning person, so diong it in the evening felt very weird). Never actually had sweat running in rivulets down my face before - ew. Got up early and did it this morning, so W1D2 done, and feeling generally less scared and more positive, though when you feel like you just can't finish that second reps of push ups it's rather downheartening - can't wait til I can get all the way through without stopping! Think I'll take my rest day on wednesday, that way I've worked solidly on a session for 5 days, get a day off, then one more day before launching into the new week.

Anyone else find for the football speedy running thing all your fat jiggles grossly? Can't wait til there's less of it to jiggle (also very glad hubby doesn't watch )

And my measurements (though it's TOM so hopefully that includes some water retention too):

Right thigh (Widest Point): 21 3/4
Left thigh (WP): 22 1/4
Hips (WP): 37 1/2
Belly (WP): 35
Waist (Smallest Point): 31
Chest (Bra Line): 29 1/2
Right bicep (WP): 11
Left bicep (WP): 11

OH - the other thing I can't do well is the thing where you lay on your back, have your legs straight and off the ground AND have your head lifted up off the ground, too. That is HARD!

Yes - I find that one virtually impossible too! I've modified it by supporting myself with my hands, palm down, but still I can't last. It's my back that can't hold it (

Finished the push ups today though, so that's an improvement )

SO sore - my back in between my shoulder blades and inner thights of all places, feel like I did on day 3 of the shred but different muscles attacking me *l* So I can only assume it's working )

And I LOVE the cool down - I'm not very flexible so doing the stretches from standing feel much better than siting )

So, W1D3 done, only 2 more days til rest day *l* And if my Shred experience is anything to go by, the soreness should ease off after today