Spectacular Shredders (start Aug 1st) all welcome!

I went for a run/walk (day 3, week3 for the couch to 5km) and then did the shred video. Im goiing to work, and then when I am done work, I am going out dancing for a few hours...no alcohol though because I pack on wayyyyy to many pounds when I drink too much he he!

Good luck to everyone today and tomorrow! i always find the weekends a tough time to persevere through!

Welcome to the group - we are happy to have you. It really is a good workout, so concentrated. Glad you are enjoying it so much. I've taken off two days for other obligations but getting back to it today.

I moved up to shred 2 tonight, really good workout, nice change from shred 1. It was more difficult but not as much as I was afraid of, didn't complete all the reps but most. Will be a good one to work on this week. Hope everyone had a good and healthy weekend.

Ok ladies, I am taking the weekend off because i will not be around my house moer than a few minutes until sunday night at 9pm (and I dont like to do any exercise the hour before bed) so monday I am back at it HARDCORE and looking forward to it. I even got my fiance interested in it so we are going to do it together each night before dinner. He said he needed motivation to get back to working out and I told him if he did it each day with me, I would take him shopping for a few new shirts in a couple months.

And pickadilly...I totally agree, I would NEVER buy a dress a size smaller because I am afraid something would happen and I wouldnt be able to fit into it even a year down the road! I am actually interested in wearing my mom's wedding dress whichis very timeless...its got little lace capped sleaves and a sweetheart neckline and is an empire cut and It is beautiful but I would need to drop about 3 sizes to fit in it properly but I think that if I put my mind to it, going down a few sizes should only take 6mths max because I tend to drop a lot more inches then I do pounds when I am motivated...which I am now!!!

ooooh and we did finally pick a date picadilly! Its September 25, 2010! We went to look at a venue and fell in love on Thursday and booked it the next day so i have 13 months and 2 weeks to get ready

Hey!! I have been doing the shred every other day for the last 2 weeks and I am still on level 1!! lol..its been tough but I have lost 6 pounds!! yay...I have also been doing a regular hr of cardio every day and strength routine 3 days a week!! I am also scared to switch to level 2 so I think I will stick to level 1 for another week. Hope everyone is doing well and starting to see some results too. Good luck!

Hi ladies - this board has gotten a little quiet. Hope everyone is doing well. I was off for a few days last week but have gotten back on task this week and have done the shred twice, still alternating with running. I'm on level 2 now and I really like it, a couple of the plank moves are really hard but I like the squats and arms.

Just wanted to say hi. Keep on shredding

I havent done my shred since the Friday before last, I think. I was busy with the bfs fam, then a week with my mom and uncle for moms bday in WI, and now Ive been sick....
I feel pretty bad about it and Ive been guilting myself like crazy, but I cant sit at the computer without feeling masively feverish.

Hi Everyone-
Just returned from vacation. Out of the 10 days with travel for 2 days down and 2 days back I did the shred 6 days. This was a hugh goal for me as I NEVER exercise on vacation. And everyone was saying "oh your on vacation worry when you get home". I usually would get up and have it done before anyone woke.
I do have to admit I did not log any food but I tried to make good choices (in between the margheritas). Last year I went on the same vacation and I gained 6lbs in the 10 days. This year I gained 2.5, although my goal was maintain I am confident that it will come off quick, as soon as I drop back to the 1200 calories a day and minu all the cocktails I will be fine.

I'd like a little perspective, please.

I am still on level one. Everyday, I either increase in endurance (all butt kicks, stamina while doing jumping jacks) or improve in form. I am to the point were I can do all pushups with good form - but am still doing the "girl" pushups. Everyday, I break a sweat.

All that said, however, it is not nearly as painful to complete as it was in the beginning. I'm rarely sore anymore, and if I am , I just have to do some of the warm-up exercises and that seems to loosen me up just enough. (I am sure my sore shoulders come from better form while strength training, and the pushups )

So my question is: When should I move on to level 2?

I have no problem staying on level 1 for as long as necessary. I thought at this rate, I could stay on level 1 for 30 days, level 2 for 30 days, and level 3 for 30 days! :laugh:

What do you all think? Especially for those who've moved on already. Was there a big difference between levels? I want to have a good workout everyday, and as I've just barely mastered all the steps, I'm reluctant to move on before I'm ready.

Thanks for all your help! Keep shredding!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:

Merkert: I found level two is not that much more difficult then level 1, I switched just for variety. It has some different exercises that just work your muscles differently. You may find it effective to give it a try, it is also a great workout and some elements are the same, or very similar. You can always switch back to level 1 or even alternate the two. Like so many things, it is the getting in a habit and getting some movement in everyday that is important.

So I have a question, I have heard from people that there is a nutritional plan to go with the DVD but obviously it doenst come with it, so does anyone know anything about it at all? Im very curious

I will definitely be continuing. I am really happy with the toning I'm getting from the shred. I'm not as dedicated to it as I should be, will try to be more consistent this month. I've been really working on the Couch 2 5k so that takes my main focus and then I fill in on my rest days with the shred.