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Super awesome! Well done.

Wonderful and inspirational!!!

Wow! Well done! You are so inspiring!

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bump bump bumpity bump AWESOME - thanks to everyone for posting and giving us inspiration!

WOW, WOW, WOW - You are all FANTASTIC!!!!! I love these threads - they give me such encouragement when I fall off the wagon. Time to get back on so that I can follow in all your footsteps :flowerforyou:

When I had a few days off at the beginning of level 2, I did a couple days of level 1 and then back up to level 2. But, you could try doing level 2 and see how you go - you will probably be fine. Just try level 2 and go back to level 1 if it is too much. Listen to your body..... :flowerforyou:

Well done! Think of gym as your own personal space and time and focus on your goals - don't worry about those around you - they don't count! A trainer is the way to go, just until you know how to use the machines properly. Also to learn proper form with free weights. After that, you can find hundreds of good workout…

Wow - great progress!!! I bet your friends have stopped teasing you now!!! :bigsmile:

You are AWESOME! What an inspiration to others :flowerforyou:

Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful - Well done! :flowerforyou:

Wonderful progress for 12 weeks! Well done :wink:

Steffie - you are AWESOME !:flowerforyou:

Did Level 1 Day 6 on Saturday. Was under the weather yesterday and today :sick: TOMORROW DAY 7 !!! Hope this hasn't set me back :ohwell: Go for it Girls - WE CAN DO THIS :flowerforyou:

Tee heeeee heeeeeeeeeeee :laugh: Can't wait for that to happen to me (at home, of course) :tongue: Congratulations :flowerforyou:

You are so strong and so brave! You are awesome and inspiring!!! I wish you all the happiness in the universe :flowerforyou:

Great Stuff - progress is wonderful to see in any form - well done, you are doing GREAT!!! :flowerforyou:

Skipped Level 1 Day 6 today :sad: But rode stationary bike instead :tongue: So, tomorrow and Sunday - Day 6 and 7 - WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!

I took a one day break after Day 2 because I was soooooo sore, and it really made a difference to heal the sore muscles. I have read blogs where people have carried on non-stop and been sore for weeks. See how you go and maybe take a day off if you need to. Just don't let it turn into more than one day :wink:

PPS One last thing - early on I saw a motivational poster. I find that most of them are cringeworthy rubbish, but this one stuck with me - "One year from now, you'll be so glad you started today". So true. :-) [/quote] Wonderful - well done! You look fantastic. I absolutely LOVE the quote above - thanks for sharing it. I…

Level 1 Day 5 done! No more sore muscles, so hang in there if you are still in pain! (I did take a day off after Day 2 to let my calves recover.) I have been doing 3 minutes on my stationary bike before doing 30DS and afterwards as well. I also stretch for 5 extra minutes afterwards. I really think this has helped with the…

The only thing you are LOSING IS FAT :bigsmile: But don't stress about breaks - listen to your body! This way you will avoid injuries. I did Day 1, Day 2 and then had a day off as my one calf muscle felt like it was tearing. Now I have complete Day 5 and my calf is 100% thanks to the rest day. I have read a lot of people…

Oh, and please hang in there with us! WE CAN DO IT !!! :flowerforyou:

I have read so many accounts (on MFP and other sites) of people doing 30DS and gaining weight in the first few weeks. BUT, their measurements have drastically reduced. So, take measurements once a week (upper arm, chest, waist, hips, thigh) and look for the results there. That sneaky, nasty scale is not a fair indication…

I am doing shred in the mornings and strength training in the evenings, so I am planning a 'rest day' every Monday.......

Don't worry - pain definately better by Day 4 - HANG IN THERE! :flowerforyou:

Am I joining a bit late? I am on Level 1 Day 4 (Day 5 tomorrow). Soreness all GONE :bigsmile: LIKE NIKE SAYS - JUST DO IT! WOOT WOOOOOT WOOOOOOOOOOOT

It is important to take measurements - upper arms, waist, hips, thigh. On 30 Day Shred you are going to add muscle, which means your scale will not truly reflect what is happening to your body. Ignore your scale for now, and take your measurements once a week to see the effect it has. Good Luck and KEEP AT IT!!! WE CAN DO…

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Love this post - wonderful writing and so true - thanks for this ;-)