Shredding the Holidays-Start Nov. 28

I did it! After a long day of working and eating pretty well (and running around) I was hungry and tired and wanted to relax and eat whatever I wanted for dinner. I did eat some things I probably shouldn't have eaten (brownie, which is a waste since I don't even like chocolate) but I blame it on not eating enough during lunchtime....

I was about to go to sleep, and decided to follow through with my Shred commitment. 20 minutes later, I was sweating and feeling the endorphins. Shred is not a KILLER workout for me, but my problem is consistency. If I can do this properly every day for 30 days, I'll be in a better position to improve my other habits. I even decided to take some beginner pics of my self in case I notice any changes. I stuck my stomach out as much as possible b/c I wanted the least flattering pix possible (hopefully for one of those beautiful before and after shots in 30 days!).

I'm most proud b/c I almost skipped out but eventually convinced myself to stick to my promise. I have plantar fascitis so it was a bit hard on my foot, but I'm hoping that my orthotics prevent any serious damage...

I am going to try to find this DVD today when I go out to the stores. If I can't find it, I will have to order it online. As soon as I get this in my hot little hands, I'm gonna start! I'm probably gonna die (my body is NOT used to working out) But i gotta start somewhere!

I'm starting today! 11/29 I bought it yesterday.

good Day 1 Level 1 yesterday...had to forgo the weights to get to the end! mostly focusing on form.

I had to get some protein right afterward to avoid that fatique, but slept better than in the past couple of weeks!

Day 2 with weights

i did day 1 level 1 last night! my thighs are feeling it today but i will move on tonight and do it again! i only used 3lb weights because i didnt want to overdo it on my first round. eventually i will add more weight!

D8 L2 complete. Shred for the 3 out of the last 4 days! I feel an improvement in the lunges for sure!

hooah_mj... Right on! :drinker: Form is most important!

mssgirl11... I love moving up in weights, but I still use 3 lbs on 1/2 the moves too! :happy:

Kate... C'mon! Up the weights! I use 8-ponders on the chest flies (the lying down one, right? I don't listen to Jillian anymore). :bigsmile: I remember when 5's would give me a workout... Not so long ago.

L1 day 3 complete.

This is the first time I have done any workout like this. I was VERY sore after day 1 & 2, but today I don't feel too bad! I am using 3lb weights except for the side lunges.

Keep going everyone, together we can do it!

I just started the 30 day shred yesterday, Don't really fell any shore mussels for my arms or anything (Even know my arms are the flabby ones) but my lower half can diffently fell it a day later. Going to do day two later

I am going to try to find this DVD today when I go out to the stores. If I can't find it, I will have to order it online. As soon as I get this in my hot little hands, I'm gonna start! I'm probably gonna die (my body is NOT used to working out) But i gotta start somewhere!

Walmart and Target both sell it.

The first time I did the Shred back in January, I would have given up long before I finished the first workout if I hadn't started with a group like this. For those of you starting for the first time, who may not be in the best shape, Don't Give Up! I think that days 2 and 3 are probably the hardest because you body is sore and you may not want to jump in and continue. But as she says in the video, once you get to days 6 and 7, it is still challenging but you can feel your endurance increasing.

May I join you Shredders ? I started the Shred last week and did 2 whole days.... wow- e was I sore, including my knee, this is my 3rd and last attempt with this work out as..... I am going to finish it this time if takes me till May. :bigsmile:

Level 1 Day 2 done ~

Hey is it a bad thing that I'm not sweating? I sure felt like I was gonna die when doing this exersice but yet I didn't sweat?

my plantar fascitis was killing me this morning from all the cardio - jumping jacks, kicks, jump rope. I don't know what to do...should I do it again or rest my foot. so annoying because I really want to do this but don't want to hurt myself permanent.y....

They have shoe insoles for just that. I saw them at Walgreens when I bought some arch supports for my dh. I, too, have that, but it was my arthritic knees that were the trouble for me..

Level 1 Day 2 done ~

Hey is it a bad thing that I'm not sweating? I sure felt like I was gonna die when doing this exersice but yet I didn't sweat?

that is strange...I'd wear an HRM and check your exertion level.

L1 D2 was tremendous...hope I can move tomorrow!

Started Sat with 5 lb weights. I did it Sat and Mon night. Feeling the pain! But a great workout. I plan to do it every other day, with just cardio on the days in between, and somewhere in there, a rest day. Just think how awesome we will all be by Christmas!

That's the attitude!! :drinker:

mom2pne... I love when my abs feel the workout! Makes me feel like stretching all day. :happy: Good for you!

jenergy_20... No worries! As long as you keep coming back. :bigsmile: I've been at this round since SEPTEMBER! I'm finally pushing it through to the end again. Be careful with your knee. I have ankle pain sometimes, so I just keep it low-impact with no/less jumping, ie. jumping jacks with just the arms and a set with the foot out to the right, centre, left, centre. Nothing wrong with that!

banff18... Take it easy. See what I said to jenergy above. :flowerforyou:

Konpeito... Some people sweat less in general. I'm NOT one of you. :laugh:

rhwetjen... Yep. About 200 calories per 25 mins for me. Depends how hard you push it, and in my experience, how tired your muscles are (which lowers it for me). I usually add 30 mins of cardio of sorts to feel like I've done some significant burning.

Hey it so cool that everyone is starting today ! I just finished day one with my mom brother and sister.. Im in it for the long run, I hope they are to!