Ripped in 30 - January

It's the plank do much I can hold them for ages but when it's mountain climbers or the half burpees it hurts... So any cardio in plank position.

Well It seems easier to me but that could be due to not wanting to stop as my wrists dont hurt. Also with push ups I guess they maybe harder as you dip down lower?

Also don't worry about your weight gain! It's properly water weight. As If your muscles hae been used a lot your muscle cells swell with water to try and repair themselves! X

Did day 2 of level 3 today..still sucks but I think i handled it better and was able to push through it.

Just did Day 2 of Level 1 today! I'm very behind, I just can't bring myself to do it everyday, so I'm just taking it slow. Good job everyone!

Day 2 of week 2 done! Apart from the plank cardio work I do like this one but the plank bit is so hard! I don't feel it in my wrists however.

It is my weigh in day today and I have lost 2.6lbs! Hurray! And I have lost just over an inch in my measurements! Very happy!

Also today I received my Polar FT4 HRM and I burned 286 calories during the workout. Just as a guide I am 31, 5"6 and 165.8lbs.
The MFP calculation for circuit training gave me 300 calories so it seems quite accurate.

Great to see everyone is doing so well!

I can't afford any until Monday, but I might give push up bars a go. My wrists absolutely kill during the plank moves. I was actually getting a bit concerned yesterday that I might end up doing some damage.

As for weight loss, I'm up a 1/2 a pound. That sounds trivial, but I was up by a whole 2lbs mid-week and all of it still hasn't dropped back off. And I don't have the first clue why. I've been within calories every day and I've had some pretty good workouts (The past two days I added BFBM and I also did 6W6P a couple of times last week). I'm fine if my weight remained unchanged but pretty annoyed it's gone up. :grumble:

Anyway, that aside I'm feeling pretty good. Today will be Week 2 Day 5. Aside from the planks I quite like this second week. I really enjoy most of circuit 2. I'm both a little sad but quite excited to be leaving it behind in a couple of days.

I agree with helloburger! I am sure the gain is only because you're building muscle. Also is it maybe close to your TOM? Your body holds onto water during this time. I usually don't weigh myself during this time as my weight always goes up...Don't let it discourage you! I am sure it will drop very soon

I can't afford any until Monday, but I might give push up bars a go. My wrists absolutely kill during the plank moves. I was actually getting a bit concerned yesterday that I might end up doing some damage.

As for weight loss, I'm up a 1/2 a pound. That sounds trivial, but I was up by a whole 2lbs mid-week and all of it still hasn't dropped back off. And I don't have the first clue why. I've been within calories every day and I've had some pretty good workouts (The past two days I added BFBM and I also did 6W6P a couple of times last week). I'm fine if my weight remained unchanged but pretty annoyed it's gone up. :grumble:

Anyway, that aside I'm feeling pretty good. Today will be Week 2 Day 5. Aside from the planks I quite like this second week. I really enjoy most of circuit 2. I'm both a little sad but quite excited to be leaving it behind in a couple of days.

I agree with helloburger! I am sure the gain is only because you're building muscle. Also is it maybe close to your TOM? Your body holds onto water during this time. I usually don't weigh myself during this time as my weight always goes up...Don't let it discourage you! I am sure it will drop very soon

I had actually forgot all about TOM, but yes, it is that time. Both seem like good reasons so hopefully I'll see a change next week.
And Congrats on your losses! That's really well earned!

Today was my last day of week 2 and I'm really quite sad to leave it. But it certainly is nice to say that I'm halfway through. I'm feeling stronger and I definitely have an increase in stamina so I'm pretty happy with how it's going so far.


Also, I'm sorry about your injury, helloburger. I hope a day of rest has helped, but if not I hope you get better soon.
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Just finished week 3 day 1 and it was sooo hard for me. My muscles were shaking like I had never worked out before. Hopefully it will get easier each time u do it but I might do this one for more than 6 days before moving on to week 4.

I took a break day yesterday so today was my first day of week 3 and I completely understand what you mean about your muscles shaking. What a killer workout. I was actually shouting death threats at Jillian Michaels during circuit 1. It did get easier, but that first circuit is really tough. My legs are still burning.

In other news I bought some new weights and upped them to 2.5kg. You don't use weights as much in workout 3 so it hasn't made a massive impact as of yet. I'm going to do something else later to try them out properly.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

So I am only eight days into RI30, and having not worked out for years, I am still on week 1. I am doing it every day that I can, with no more than one day off at a time. I figure once I can get though week 1 without having to stop to take a breather then I will move on to level 2. With that being said, let me tell you what a difference a week makes. I have lost 5 lbs., and I can not believe how great my back looks! I have two dimples on my lower back that I haven't seen in years, that just showed up again! My upper back is starting to get toned and defined and is really motivating me to keep it up. My jeans are a little looser too. My arm strength has improved tremendously, and that small fat roll between my bra and armpits is gone! I'm very happy with the results so far. Every one keep posting, it really helps keep me motivated when I need it! Happy ripping everyone!

Hi everyone, so today was the day that I tried RI30 again, everything was fine until I had to do something that was in a plank position! so my shoulder hurts again! SO FRUSTRATED!!!

So I will continue the dvd but do modified of everything e.g NO PLANKS and just do other forms of cardio.
Hope your doing good...

Had fUn with this workout today. Did level 2 without reaching for the pause button. My ab hold and table moves are improving got a little nuts and did Killer Buns and Thighs too. Tired!!

It sounds like everyone is doing great!

The flu bug has hit me pretty hard over the past few days so no workouts for me. I'm finally starting to feel normal so I'm going to attempt my first day of level 3. I'm absolutely terrified! I'm going in expecting the worst so hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised. :laugh:

So sorry you were sick with the flu. That SUCKS. I am glad to hear that you're on the road to recovery. I can't wait to hear what you think / thought of level 3. Looking forward to your post! I'm trying to gear myself up for it again, still level 2.

Hello ladies

Great to see everyone is doing well! Hopefully all those ladies feeling bad will be better soon :flowerforyou:

I didn't have time to post but kept going. Today was Day 1 of Level 3. Yes it is very tough, my legs where hurting but I do really like it. I am with you smile4smile I think it is quite fun in parts. It went by really quick as well. I had to take breaks but I think it is my favourite level!