MaryTheIceCube Member

Amazing progress, thank you for sharing. Best wishes on your continued journey!!

Thank you for the responses. I have sent friend requests. Nice to meet some new friends! :)

Hi, g0hard0rg0h0m! It sounds like you've had great success too. Congratulations!! I will send you a friend request. Thank you for your reply. I look forward to getting to know you!

I live in Fort Wayne. Feel free to add me if you wish. :)

Welcome! Feel free to send me a friend request. I've been on here for nearly a couple of years now. Very very motivated right now to drop the last 20-25lbs I have to go. Best wishes to you!

Beautiful. :)

We have Dalton (8yrs) and Thomas (7mo). I love the name Holden, too.

I'm really enjoying the change-up from 30 Day Shred, with this level 1 of Ripped in 30. Some of the same moves from 30DS, but it's also changed up some, and it's nice to know that I won't have to do any of these moves again in subsequent levels. I have 2 more days of level 1, then it's on to level 2! :-D

Yes, same here. I feel strong today after Day 2! :)

Me too!

weight 168.0 neck 14.25 waist 35.25 hips 44.25 arms 12.0 thighs 24.0

Thank you!!!

I blogged my results. Here is the link: http://sparkyourmotivation.wordpress.com/2012/05/01/30-day-shred-results-the-post-pregnancy-edition/

Hello! I've done the Shred 2 times before this current time. I have a set of 3lb weights and a set of 5s. As soon as I get the form down pat using the 3s and it becomes easy to do with them, I switch up to the 5s... all depending on each move individually. So I have both sets within easy reach throughout each workout. :)

"I’m not telling you it's going to be easy, I’m telling you it's going to be worth it." ~ Art Williams

You're welcome! How did your first day of level 2 go?

Accomplished level 1 this morning. One more go tomorrow, then I'm starting level 2 on Wednesday. Hope you all had a great Easter!

I agree, how sweet! It's great to have such awesome support from our loved ones. :)

Level 1 day 4 down. Two more days of level 1 for me (Sun & Mon), then it's on to level 2 starting Wed next week. I'm surprising myself with how quickly I'm recovering much of the endurance and strength I had pre-pregnancy. I also feel more determination and focus, plus a higher pain tolerance level this time around. I…

Shred day level 1 complete! Husband and I did it together with baby Thomas cheering us on. I'd been using 3lb weights but bumped up to 5lbs today. Arms = jello. My legs are feeling great though! Shred day again tomorrow followed by a cardio day Friday.

I took a cardio day yesterday too (running). Today, my muscles are still sore but it's much more tolerable now. Back to 30DS this evening!

I think stretching more after the Shred may help, as well as staying well hydrated. A soak in a hot bath also seemed to help me out yesterday.

I need to add more stretching. I thought about doing a gentle yoga workout right after the Shred.

I started 30DS yesterday. I also started a MFP group for those completing it in April. Feel free to join if you wish! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4228-30-day-shred-support-group

I think it's more of a personal preference. I prefer to do the workout in the morning myself; it seems to set me up for more energy throughout the day. And then it would give you time to fit more cardio in during the evening.

Great work!! That's not an easy thing to get through. I made it through them yesterday too, barely.. lol

First day of level 1. Wow. I've missed Jillian! I struggled through and felt like complete Jello after I was finished, but boy do I feel good now! Though I know I'll wake up sore tomorrow, I'm ready to do it all over again. :)

OK, my "befores": Weight: 164.5 Neck: 13.75" Waist: 37" Hips: 45" Arms: 12.5" Thighs: 24.5" Special thanks to my husband for the photo collage!

Hi! I'm starting today and will be taking before photos and measurements here shortly, before I begin. I'll be mixing in some cardio days & a rest day once a week. I'll update a little later, too. Best wishes!

Excellent!! That's no easy task!