Spectacular Shredders (start Aug 1st) all welcome!
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Darn it I did not do the workout last night. The gang was watching a movie and I couldn't just tell them to get out. But I felt so guilty that I managed to get up at 5 this morning and do my workout! WOOHOO!! My leg felt pretty good this morning but I just didn't think I should push it so what I did was jog in place and did the arm portion of the jumping jacks. My heart was still working trust me! lol It seemed much harder today than when I did it last week! My leg is a little sore but I think it will be fine.
Jenn, good for you!! You are so dedicated! You had a busy weekend but you got a lot of exercise in! Running, walking, the shred! Impressive!
Kgolovin, have you done the shred before? It is only 20 min. so that might be a good one! I am used to 60 min cardio workouts so I am always surprised when I get to the end of the shred.
Everyone have a fabulous day!
I have done the trouble zone one and I can't remember how long that one was off the top of my head. I normally do 45-60 min workouts but it's with only 30 of it being cardio, the rest was weight training and abs.0 -
I have yet to start the shred, but I plan on doing it today after the kiddos go down for a nap.
Just a couple of questions:
Is this the only workout you do?
If not, what else do you do?
I want to stick to my running, but I don't know if I will be able to handle both. I plan on taking weekends off from any type of exercise for the next month, because I never seem to find the time to do it and I start training for a half-marathon in mid-Sept.
Now lets see if I can get past the first day.0 -
I have yet to start the shred, but I plan on doing it today after the kiddos go down for a nap.
Just a couple of questions:
Is this the only workout you do?
If not, what else do you do?
I want to stick to my running, but I don't know if I will be able to handle both. I plan on taking weekends off from any type of exercise for the next month, because I never seem to find the time to do it and I start training for a half-marathon in mid-Sept.
Now lets see if I can get past the first day.
My plan is to work the shred in with my beginning running plan. I plan on alternate days, but if I get my run in and still feel I have a little extra the shred is a great complement. It is good because it is only 20 minutes (I figure I can survive 20 minutes of about anything) If I'm totally beat after running then I skip the shred, so far they have worked well together. However I am still on series 1, may feel different if I move to series 2.0 -
I hope its not too late to start this. I started the shred a couple of months ago...then I quit...not quite sure why. It's such a great workout! My plan...two workouts a day as I have a HUGE goal of getting 17 more lbs off this month. So...going to wake up at 5 am and do one of Jillian's workouts from her Biggest Winner series that I have ...and then when my kids nap...the Shred. I also plan on walking a few days out of the week too!! Good work everyone! And Good luck in the future! Thank you for starting this thread!!0
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Alright just finished Shredder Level 1 (the short video-like 28min) I did not think I would be this soaked!! Haha I love it. The exercises were simple but with intervals of cardio it really got your HR up. I'm energized now so I think I'm going to get my bike out....later!0
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Woo hoo, I did the shred level 1 today. i went out yesterday and picked up a set of 3lb weights because teh 8lb ones i was using were wayyyy to heavy for the last circut on level one! These 3lb ones were wayyy better!
I also did week three run number one of the couch to 5km running program and HOLY CRAP the 3 minutes of running nearly killed me! I am not looking forward to run number two on wednesday!
I hope everyone has a good start to the "spectacular shredders" yesterday and today! I cant wait to see the inches and the weight start to come off!!!
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I got the shred in today. :happy:
Isn't it funny how much you can hate Jillian sometimes? "bring those weights up to eye level!" grrrr...
Yet when the workout is finished, you feel so good (or maybe relieved it's over!)0 -
I know what you mean about the bringing the weights up to eye level! That is even towards the end of the workout and my arms are screaming by then! lol My arms didn't hurt as bad today as they did the last time I did them though. What killed me tonight is putting up our trampoline in the back yard! Pulling all those springs! My shoulders are not happy campers right now! Up at at-em early in the morning to shred again though!
Good night all and GREAT JOB TODAY!0 -
I got in the first day of level 1. My arms and legs are like jello tonight. I'm surprised at how many calories I burned in only 20 mins. I'm glad I was finally able to get it in and I just hope i'm able to get up early and do another day, plus I want to try and get a run in tomorrow as well.0
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Today will be day 9 for me! I can't do my workout this morning, because we have a bunch of kids over from a sleepover.
I will squeeze it in somehow..when no one is around to watch me! I did all of the stomach crunches and some pushups just to make me feel better. I feel terribly guilty not doing it this morning...but I feel so silly working out in front of people!
Is anyone else doing JUST the 30 day shred?
I have only lost 2 inches in these past 9 days...and I haven't seen the scale budge. That isn't so motivating. When I was doing Tae bo, before I got pregnant with my 3rd baby, the inches feel off so quickly! These inches weren't even where I really wanted to lose either. I need some other stuff to add on I guess.0 -
I agree with everyones comments on Jilian, really like her style most of the time but after hearing "I have 400 lb people who can do jumping jack, so can you!!!" for the 50th time I really just want to punch herjavascript:add_smiley('tongue','post_body').
Didn't shred last night because I did my Couch 2 5k run (wk 2 day2) really felt good, just didn't have it in me to do the shred after. Humidity was so heavy last night. So I did an ab workout instead.
I've always wondered how one would stretch a trampoline to set it up, guess its just pure muscle
good for you! I be that does hurt after all the arm lifts from the shred!
Happy shredding!!!0 -
I didn't get the Shred in yesterday...but I decided yesterday will be my "day off" number 1 for the week! I usually do wednesdays...but I'll do monday instead. I will do the shred today! I will do the shred today! I will do the shred today!!
I made up a chart that posts the days I'll do the shred. I wont' do 30 days straight, cause I'm a firm believer that your body needs 1-2 days of rest a week....Good job everyone! Keep up the good work!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: 0 -
BTW- what is couch 2 5K??0
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Its a beginning running program, you can read all about it at www.coolrunnings.com It gradually takes you from nothing to running a 5k in an 8 week program. There are podcast downloads available which make it really easy to follow, set to music with the timings voiced over. Also you can seach the topics hear and see a lot more about it as well.0
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I did it again this morning! It was a little easier today but I have got to say I hurt more today. That could be from the 100 springs on the trampoline last night though! lol
Ladykrashy - I completely understand about not liking to be watched when I am working out. But it only bothers me at home. When I am taking a class or at the gym...it does not phase me one bit! lol How psycological is that!?
Hope everyone is doing great!0 -
Well, today was a very productive day! I woke up at 5 am and did Jillian's Full Frontal Video...then at about 10 I took my kiddos on a 4 mile walk...then we played in the park....when they laid down for a nap, I did Jillian's Shred Video...then I push mowed my entire yard! I feel great and ready to start again tomorrow!!! thanks for this thread!!0
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I got in day 2 of level 1 while the kids took a nap. I'm sore in my arms from the push-ups and the flys, but everything else doesn't hurt. I'm kind of looking forward to do it tomorrow. I just hope that I am able to get my run in too. I also measured myself this morning.
Hope everyone has a great shred tomorrow.0 -
did the shred Tuesday night after a 4 mile walk, really feeling better and better with level 1, not quite ready to move on to level 2 yet. Took off last night but did get in my C 25k run. Weight in tomorrow, hoping it's all good 0
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How is everyone doing!???
I did shred this morning but I never got it done yesterday. In some ways it was easier than before but I also was able to do the jumping jacks today. Leg is a little sore but noting bad. So I worked out a little harder than I had been and my muscles are feeling it today! lol
Jenn....you have been working so hard that I can't imagine you weigh in being bad! If it is though I would take some measurements. Let us know!
DaniNei! Good for you! Did you get it done again today?
Mrsprazak05 - My goodness!!!! You have got some serious energy going on there!0 -
I just noticed this thread and I like it!
Ive been doing the 1st session/stage/whatever of the 30 day shred for about a month now. It was really inconsistent at first, but now its 5 days a week! At first I didnt have the handweights for it and now I use simple 2 pound weights. Its been kicking my butt completely and Ive seen a lot of progress even in my endurance!0 -
Wonderful Joviall! I am glad to hear it has worked well for you. Out of curiosity, how are you doing with the pushups? I don't know if I will ever be able to do those!0
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as long as I do the "easier" version I can do all of em...but Im still not up to the real ones lol0
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I agree - Girl Pushups are the only option for me too, that's ok, still great for your arms and abs!!0
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I have to do the 'girl' ones and I CAN NOT get through the entire time! Until I can do level one with no modifications or stopping....I think I am staying at level one. I never realized how weak I am! lol0
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Good morning Shredders. Hope everyone is doing great and happy to see Friday finally get here
Yesterday was my rest day, I find myself so anxious to exercise it is hard to take a whole day off. Hopefully my body will appreciate it. Despite my BEST efforts this week (followed all the rules) I'm up a pound from last Friday. Completely perplexed, never will understand this body. I'm sure it is hormones, or TOM just throwing things off wack, hopefully next week I"ll see double improvement.0 -
Jenn- Could be anything really but did you take measurements? I did read once that most women lose the most weight in the second half of their cycle but most of us don't see it until after TOM leaves. So there is still hope. I have been keeping an eye on this theory for the last several months and have seen that I will drop a few stubborn lbs right before I start and then gain it back during that time but as soon as it goes away again, those lbs drop off pluss a few more. So don't get discouraged. I would imagine that even though the lbs didn't dissapear. you are probably feeling more fit and healthy and in the long run, that is what matters the most. At least that is what I tell myself all the time! lol
I don't expect to see much change on the scale because I have only had enough time to do the shred and I really think that I need to also do my kickboxing because it burns so many more calories.
Anyway...how is everyone else doing?0 -
Im already behind schedule, I planned to have 2 glasses of water down everyday and breakfast started...its 10. I have one glass of water down and am battling with a migraine.
Really sore today from the shred, 30 mins of walking, and 40 mins of strength training. Im debating a day off but I know as soon as I shower and throw laundry in Ill want my workout clothes outta that washer lol0 -
Jenn- Could be anything really but did you take measurements? I did read once that most women lose the most weight in the second half of their cycle but most of us don't see it until after TOM leaves. So there is still hope. I have been keeping an eye on this theory for the last several months and have seen that I will drop a few stubborn lbs right before I start and then gain it back during that time but as soon as it goes away again, those lbs drop off pluss a few more. So don't get discouraged. I would imagine that even though the lbs didn't dissapear. you are probably feeling more fit and healthy and in the long run, that is what matters the most. At least that is what I tell myself all the time! lol
I don't expect to see much change on the scale because I have only had enough time to do the shred and I really think that I need to also do my kickboxing because it burns so many more calories.
Anyway...how is everyone else doing?
Thanks for the encouragement. I know it will come off eventually and yes, actually I did take measurements and compared to about 10 days ago I've lost an inch in my waist, hips and thighs, so I know it is going somewhere. I do feel so much stronger and just better overall, so it is worth it, just love it when I see the pounds drop.
Kickboxing is great for calorie burn, I'm really looking forward to a great weekend of exercise, have to mow the yard tonight which is great exercise then will continue with my shred and C25K this weekend. Gonna be HOT!!0 -
I did the shred today and usually i use my 8lb weights but cant seem to do the last excersice with weights, so i wen tout and bought 3lb ones for the last circut and it was wyyyyyy better than doing it without. I feel like I really kicked my own but!
I also took the dog for a 2km walk and had a horseback riding lesson today so it appears that I got my workout in today lol!
Good luck to everyone on the weekend. I'll be doing the shred again Sunday morning and running tomorrow 0 -
Wow! Maddiebabe....you got a LOT of exercise in today! My goodness! Good job!
I am going to do my kickboxing and the shred tomorrow in the morning. I want to get it out of the way early so I can get some cleaning done and then get ready for my date tomorrow night! Woohoo! lol
Jovi...sounds like you are doing fine to me! How much water do you drink in a day? Sorry about the migraine! Those make life tough!
Night all!0
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