30 Day Shred Challenge check in 5/15

So level 2 totally busted my butt and I took a break from shredding yesterday to walk for an hour instead because I was so sore. I feel like I overdid it. This morning I did level 1 advanced and I think I need to stay there for at least a couple more days for my arms and legs sake. I'm really proud of myself because I've managed to get some exercise in everyday this week. :happy:

Btw I just found out I have tendinitis in my right thumb. :ohwell:

I need to get back on the ball here! I opted to take my daughter for a walk on Wednesday and then I had work yesterday. I was planning on still shredding yesterday but my daughter was napping when I went to pick her up after work. We got home late and she was in a horrible mood the rest of the night! My TOM started a week early yesterday. Day one is always the worst for me - I usually end up laid up in bed. I'm going to try to get the motivation to do the Shred anyway while my daughter is napping. I at least want to get through the first two circuits and if I am still in massive pain, I'll quit. Generally if I can make it through the first two circuits, I'll finish, though!

AWESOME job to everyone who has stuck to this!!! :drinker:

And if you haven't started yet or if you're like me and you slacked off, let's get moving!!!

So I have done The Dreaded Shred for the last four days. Unfortunately, I found out last night that my boyfriend's parents bought tickets to a concert and I have to head up there straight after work! So I'll be missing day five of the Shred. Usually when I break routine I tend to lose momentum, I'm hoping that won't happen this time. :ohwell:

I missed this morning. Maybe after I hit some sales, I'll get it in... just sorta feel like giving myself a rest day, though, so we'll see.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

Personally, I think you shouldn't work out if you are too sore. I did the shred the first time on Tuesday. Wednesday morning I was in so much pain, I wouldn't have been able to do it if I had tried. Until your body gets used to it, I think it's okay to skip a day. After that though, being the workout is only 20 minutes, if you want good results, you'll want to do it as often as possible. I plan to do it 5 times next week. Got 3 in this week---mostly due to ballgames, end of school activities, and AF---but the pain was a factor too.

My weight hasn't changed (AF?) but my hip measurement went down one inch! Everything else stayed the same......

I missed shredding yesterday...I had company all day (birthday party) and I weighed this morning...no weight loss at all...thats a bummer :grumble: I haven't shredded today...YET I'll get it done no worries...LOL

Hi Everyone! I am new. Just did day one of Shred and my calves are in pain. They can't take the body weight. The poor things. I wonder how to make the pain go away so I can do the dvd again tomorrow. It almost feels like it's the actual calf bone that hurts when you touch it.

Hope you don't mind if I join you all. You are so motivating and I need that more than anything. I have also been following Jillian's dieting plan from her website. Tomorrow will be one week that I started that. I will be weighing in tomorrow. I also go to aerobics twice a week.

Doesn't it feel like we are burning more than about 200 or so calories when we do the shred? I never sweated that much in my life. Not even after and hour on the treadmill.

See you all tomorrow.

Michele


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Done Day 7!!

I just finished Level 1 and burned 180 calories. It was a lot lower cuz I was tired from my morning workout but still did it!

Have a great day!

Hello all!

Well I missed three days of the Shred this week, no good excuse for that! I went from 197.7 to 197.1. I checked my measurements, everything stayed the same except that my thighs went from 27 to 26 inches. Thank you Jillian Michaels!

How's everyone else doing?

I did 4 days of the Shred last week...doing day 5 in just a few minutes. No weight loss yet grrr.....I don't get the fact that I can eat well all week and work out, and actually put on a few pounds. My body is so weird.