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My running days won't be quite as strenuous on my muscles as the weight training, so on my running days, I imagine my muscles will have plenty of time to heal. Plus, I've become so much more in tune with my body these days, that I can easily tell when I need a complete day off from exercise. I have no problem with taking a…

Thank you for this tip. I'll definitely do some research before beginning, and make sure my form is correct. No injuries wanted or needed! Thanks! :)

adoucet -- Best wishes on Shredding. Let us know how you progress! Jami22 -- I hope you feel better soon and I'm excited that you're so close to finishing!! :) kristynstephens -- Yay! Good luck!! :) This morning, I completed my LAST day of Level 3. Yay!!! I weighed in and took "after" measurements this morning, but the…

I have TWO Level 3workouts to complete, one this evening and one tomorrow morning. THEN, results!! I'm so excited! I cannot wait!!! :-D I would have been finished by now except I took a couple of days off due to a painful, draining TOM over the weekend. After completing this round of the Shred, I'm looking forward to…

CONGRATS!!!! You did it!! I didn't lose any weight my first time through the Shred either, but I definitely was more toned and much stronger. That's a big thing. The number will go down, just keep up the good work, and best wishes on the Biggest Loser DVDs!

I've missed a day here and there, no big deal. It's up to you whether you'd like to start over or just keep going. Best wishes!

Thank you for reading my blog. :) I've just been going through some major "freak outs" and this article was very timely in that it really opened my eyes to what I was doing to myself by setting up these perhaps overly ambitious goals, and then failing to achieve them. It gave me the perspective shift to realize that since…

The thing with me and where I'm at currently though, I put all this pressure on myself to lose X amount of pounds by X date. Well, we all know how many variables go into that "magic number" on the scale, and when I don't reach that number by that arbitrary date, well then, that's where I feel like a failure and I generally…

That was kind of my thought process after having read the article and relating it to my own "goal" struggles over the past year. I have a feeling I might rebel against myself less if I'm not always pushing toward a goal with a hard and fast deadline and focus instead on intentions, and following through with them. I…

My personal calorie burn for the week was . . . 2,455! AND, if I added up everything correctly... as a group... we burned a total of 6,786 !!! SO close to our goal of 10,000! :-D GREAT JOB everyone!!! ***** NEW CHALLENGE... Starting tomorrow, Monday, April 11, 2011 ***** I'd like to do a repeat of our calorie burn…

Jami, I agree about Level 2, wholeheartedly!! Glad that's over! ;) I completed Day 7 Level 3 today. Only three days to go!!! :-D

You're looking amazing!!! GREAT job! Keep up the good work!! :-D

I completed Day 4 Level 3 yesterday evening, along with 30 minutes on the stationary bike. This morning, 20 minutes on the treadmill, and Shred this evening. Getting SO CLOSE to the end of this round, yay!! :-D Jami22 -- I just got a set of Jillian's vinyl kettlebells, and I have Shred It with Weights. I'm thinking of…

Let's go with ALL calories burned, including the ones from the stepping challenge. ;)

No need to apologize. Thank you! I was just a little slow on the uptake this week. I think we can do both challenges simultaneously, no problems at all. Thanks again. :)

Day 3 Level 3 completed first thing this morning. Planning a 20 minute run on the treadmill for this evening.

This challenge starts on Monday, April 4, 2011: +=+=+=+=+ GROUP CALORIE CHALLENGE +=+=+=+=+ I really, really like scgma's idea of a group calorie total challenge for the week. We could do this one once a month or so, free-for-all activity-wise, Wii or other activities. Let's see... she says that 6 of them burned 10,000…

Day 2 Level 3 completed today! :) Hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend.

I forgot to mention, I did my first REAL rockstar jumps during Level 3 today. Success!! :-D

Agreed! Though, my arms are becoming stronger and stronger the more I push myself with those darn planks.

I'm going to save my results to the very end.. I haven't checked measurements again, though I've weighed in on my usual weekly schedule, more or less. I've had a terrible overeating few days, which ends TODAY. So, I skipped my weigh in this past Thursday. Back at this thing in full force now, completely committed. To prove…

I'm in! I've completed a 4 mile run and two 5Ks and I'm currently training for my first half marathon, September 24. I'd love to share support and encouragement with other runners. :)

Welcome! Never too late, glad to have you join us! :)

Welcome to all you new Wii Fit challengers! Best wishes!! This challenge starts on Monday, March 27, 2011: +=+=+=+=+ ONE HOUR or MORE of JOGGING +=+=+=+=+ This can be done either using Free Run or the regular Jogging activity. Feel free to incorporate this into your regular workout routine in any way that suits you -- all…

Good evening. Busy day. Ran with a friend, completed Day 6 Level 2, and did some shopping. I was able to buy size 12 pants today, and tried on a couple pairs of size 10. It won't be long until they'll fit!!! :-D Level 2 is still my least favorite, and I cannot wait until I'm done with the next 4 days of it!! Looking…

Welcome to those who've just started the Shred -- thanks for joining in! For everyone who's been at it for a little while... how's it going?? What are your strong exercise/strength moves? Which ones are you finding difficult? Have you noticed a difference in toning, endurance, strength at this stage? I completed D5L2 this…

Great job on keeping with it, everyone. At your own pace, at your own ability level, yet pushing yourselves for more, all the time. SO GREAT!! Yesterday evening, I put in 17 minutes on the treadmill and then completed Day 3 Level 2. I was in a very "I can't do this" or "I don't wanna do this" mood last night, but I got…

As you know, I'm currently on my second round. First one was in January. I'm thinking of switching it up after I finish this round and trying her Ripped in 30. I'll probably go back and forth between that and the Shred, besides my running, for the duration of the year. I'm determined to get toned & feel great! :)

I offer my apologies, AGAIN, for neglecting this challenge group. My fiance went out of town yesterday to attend to his recently-passed father's estate, so life's been busy busy, with preparing for his trip and now, holding down the fort at home, solo. With a 6 year old little boy and working full time, I stay busy! If…

GREAT job, all of you!!! I'm so impressed by everyone's determination and perseverance. Keep it up!! I'd gotten a little bit behind my original Shred schedule, what with having sinus/cold issues and my fiance heading out of town yesterday for a week. Things have been a little crazy. However, yesterday evening I made it a…