phreekles Member

If you're finding 30 day shred too easy you should try doing level 2 and see if you find it more of an intense workout. 30 day shred gives really quick results and def works on your ab and thigh definition - don't know anyone who hasn't seen results with it! Also, make sure you use hand weights!

Try just one day of fasting. Eat about 500 calories of clean food (veg, fruit, whole wheats, etc) and drink plenty of water and green tea (although green tea is only 1 calorie a cup make sure it's within your 500 cal limit) You will be peeing out the toxins all day!

Oh gosh - sounds pretty stressful for you at the moment! I always find I'm much more relaxed and happy after working out. The endorphins really dothe trick! I took some pictures before I started 30 day shred and I will take some after I've finished (got 9 more days left, I need to stop taking rest days). I'll put them on…

Way to go! You must be pretty happy with your results! Oh insanity is a killer! Three days into it my whole body was in so much pain I could barely walk which is what made me look into picking up my fitness levels with 30 day shred first! lol. I would def recommend using tiger balm on achy muscles after workouts - its the…

Wow I can see a big difference! You've definitely lost weight and toned up your legs and tummy. When you look in the mirror everyday it's hard to notice but trying on smaller jeans/clothes makes you really notice the difference and keeps you motivated - you should be feeling really proud of yourself! Before you start…

Ouch - I don't think I'd be brave enough to get a tattoo - having Jillian kick my *kitten* is pain enough! lol. I'm about to finished level 2 today and will be starting level 3 tomorrow (i've had soo many rest days its a bit embarrasing) but i'm determined to finish it now. Just took my measurements today and I've lost…

* Also just wanted to add my "love handles" measurement as personally it's one of my biggest problem areas... Lovehandles - 35 inches

Starting Weight: 138 today Challenge Goal Weight: 130 How you plan to do it: Eating 1200 calories a day, 5:2 intermittent fasting (eating 500 calories two days a week), doing video workouts (currently on 30 day shred) Your Strengths: Generally keeping to calorie goals and eating more heathy foods Your Struggles: Doing a…

Today is the first weigh in day and I've already lost 2lb! Do we post our starting weights in here or another post???

amazing post!

* I mean I should have checked how to weigh it BEFORE eating my tiny 50g cooked spaghetti weight

Damn I wish I checked this after I weighed and ate my measly 50g cooked spaghetti which was about 2 mouthfuls!

As long as you've got something to compare your before and after to then that always helps with motivation! Photos are really good, I was looking at photos taken of me from my bro's wedding last month and I could physically see I have lost weight whereas when I look in the mirror I can't really notice it - very weird! Your…

Oh no! I was hoping level 3 would somehow be easier - I don't know what I was thinking! Are you gonna start insanity straight after or have a few rest days in between? Also, have you been keeping measurements before and after 30 day shred? I plan on posting my measurements when I've finished level 3 but that won't be for a…

Love the calendar!

joined :D looking forward to the challenges - makes losing weight more fun!

You brave woman! How was level 3 compared with level 2? I'm pretty scared of the thought of starting it as there was such a big jump from level 1 to level 2. I plan on starting insanity when i've finished 30 day shred too!

Vietnamese vegetarian pho - one of my favourite recipes and super healthy and filling! www.food.com/recipe/vegetarian-pho-vietnamese-noodle-soup-201382

Nice it feels great when you notice your body getting more toned - my belly has started to go down now and I'm starting to see more definition in it too. I nearly gave up ( had a 3 day break from 30ds) but since feeling guilty about it I started back to level 2 yesterday and plan to keep at it everyday! For sure your body…

Brilliant idea! What girl does't want to look bikini ready for the summer? Living in the UK you don't get a lot of sun but I will proudly show off my hard work in the cold if I have to!

I'm finding it hard! it's definitely a big step up from level 1 and it actually is causing my body to ache the next day now which i didn't experience during level 1. i've only done two days of level 2 so far so i'm sure it gets easier after each day

Also feeling a little discouraged as I feel if anything my belly is getting bigger! I read somewhere that after two weeks of a workout programme you start to bulk out a bit and then you gradually slim down - but I am not enjoying this phase whatever it is.

Sunburn - ouch! One of the few benefits of living in the uk....I don't think I'll ever get used to level 2, for the first time my body was aching this morning :( I do intermittent fasting twice a week and today was my fast day and I find I severely lack the energy to do everything that needs to get done, take the dog for a…

I had the same experience on the pill - it also made me more hormonal then off it. I tried a different brand and had the same problem with that too (I remember one being called Yasmin?) To be honest, I found the pill basically made me feel like I was pregnant all the time, so I had cravings, ate more, was more bloated, and…

A cheat day isn't so bad you deserve it once in a while! Homemade bourbon sounds delish! How are you finding level 2? I just started it yesterday and it was a KILLER! I tried insanity a few weeks ago and it was super hard so I though I'd try 30 day shred first and I plan to do insanity after finishing 30ds.

i tried it for about two weeks and nearly had a nervous break down towards the end. it was like i was PMTing the whole time but purely because of lack of food. realistically you're not going to be on the special k diet for the rest of your life so after you finish it, like myself and others have experienced, you'll put all…

hope your daughter had a lovely birthday too! sorry, i've just come back home from wedding celebrations - haven't even started level 2 yet but will be starting it today. i didn't overindulge on the food too much but drank A LOT of wine and champagne : / back to being good today though!

sounds like you don't need to lose any weight - just exercise to turn fat into muscle and tone up instead. this kind of process can take months. if you lost any weight you'd probably be losing lean body mass as well which u dont wanna do!

Of course! I think you need treats now and then just to keep sane! It's my brother' wedding tomorrow so I will be getting a fancy calorific meal and hopefully wedding cake too - but i feel I deserve it after completing 30DS level 1 :)

I've also got two more days left ( I had a rest day on Friday)