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I have lowered my calorie intake but it's only been a few days. Want to make sure my body has enough fuel as I know lowering too much can be dangerous! How did you change your diet for the last few pounds?
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I'm 5'3 and (as of today) 130lbs. Aiming for 119-122lbs and could really use some support as this half a stone hasn't been shifted in years and is very, very stubborn. Feel free to add and we can motivate each other! (That goes out to everyone on this thread :)) I do 5:2 fasting and am about to start Jillian Michaels DVDs…
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Hi, I'm hoping to lose between half a stone and a stone this year. Exercise seems to be the key to changing how my body looks so I'll be focusing on at as much as possible :) Feel free to add.
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My 30DS journey has come to an end early! I had a couple of days off due to celebrating the end of my exams and I danced so much on Friday night that my legs/feet are now in absolute agony, haha. But I took my last pictures and am chuffed to say that I can definitely see a difference! Good luck carrying on everyone, I am…
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Thanks CCNYE63! It might all be in my mind but my final picture will tell the tale :P Still finding this level really tough... Day 4, though, so should get better from here. I've heard a lot of people say the first 4 days are the biggest hurdle! Hoping to actually start learning some of the moves soon instead of staring…
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Level 3 is hard! Glad to hear I'm not the only one who's finding it difficult. I hope your shoulder is better today, CCNYE63, and heywithers you might be doing the move wrong if it hurts that much? Not sure how else to help! I did Anita moves for some of the time, normally tried Natalie first and then moved to Anita. Had…
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Skipping the shred today (I allow myself one day off per level, seems to have had no effect on the previous two!) and doing 2hrs of Taekwondo later to make up for it. Revision must come first! Also, my shoulders and abs (I have abs?!) are reaaally painful. Clearly whatever is under that layer of tummy fat has been…
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Final day done! Starting Level 3 tomorrow, which I'm slightly scared but slightly excited about. Lost 1/2in off my arms and an inch off my abdomen which I am very pleased about, and according to the scales I've hit my first goal of losing half a stone :) Very chuffed! Still can't see much of a difference in my pictures…
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Another Brit here, and a student! Feel free to add :)
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Don't give in to food cravings and undo all your good work, people! :) I have been sticking (fairly well) to about 1400cal per day (I'm short). But I have made triple chocolate cookies that have been haunting me all day today, because I'm fasting. Planning a cheeky treat of warm cookies with ice cream tomorrow, as long as…
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Day 9 complete, weigh-in/measure/picture day tomorrow! Just worked out that I will finish the Shred the day before my holiday :) I won't be able to weigh where I am but I'll take my tape measure and camera so that I can post a (hopefully improved!) before & after picture. Keep up the good work, everyone!
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My level 2 was very pathetic today... Jillian would not have been happy. Still, tomorrow is another day, and I will work my butt off tomorrow. My head and heart were not in it this morning!
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Had a day off yesterday because of an exam in the morning but was actually glad to get back to shredding today! Still counting it as my Day 7, having one day off on level 1 didn't affect much :) Hope it's going well for everyone! I certainly feel stronger and slimmer. Can't wait to take my next 'During' picture on Satuday!
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Aww cadjin that's such a shame to hear! All I can say is that I've lost weight before (about half a stone on and off) and have fluctuated but have never been happy with the results after losing weight from just dieting. After hearing an interview with Jillian Michaels I was determined that exercise that can change your…
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Day 4 for me! Finally felt like I could do all of the moves without taking breaks (well, less anyway...) apart from double jump rope. I did it yesterday and the impact has given me a knee complaint I think (same one as on Level 1). I got through it by doing single jump rope instead, which still kills me! Liking that…
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Well done everyone, sounds like you're all getting on with it where you can! I've heard that Level 2 is a mighty step up from Level 1 (agree ) but that Level 3 isn't too much of a difference from Level 2? We can dream... Level 2 Day 3 today, still tough. Tried to do Nathalie moves for the whole thing but unfortunately this…
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heywithers, keep at it! It's okay to do the Anita moves and pause for a second, why don't you just keep going until you can confidently complete the whole workout? I've just done my second day of it but I had to take it really easy because my muscles were complaining from being worked too hard yesterday (also went horse…
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@CCNYE63 Ahh I don't have time to spend more days on level 2! But I'm not buying weights yet, still using cans as I am a poor student. Hopefully that means I'll move onto Level 3 fine :) @ks4e Good to hear! I've heard that elsewhere as well, I shall push on and eagerly await level 3 :D @Tanya1995 Good luck! I'm sure you'll…
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Thank you! I think it's probably counter-productive to weigh too often, especially only a few days into the shred/a new level of the shred. I weigh and measure every Wednesday so that'll be my Day 7, hopefully I won't have gained too much! Made a 'Level 2 Daily Check In' for everyone moving on soon like me :)
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I think the key is probably to do something, even if it's just something small, every day. I'm going on holiday in about 3 weeks and luckily there will be a pool there, so I'm planning on swimming every day for half an hour or an hour. Probably before breakfast. I'm choosing swimming because I hate walking/running but I'm…
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Day 10 Completed! I took my 'during' picture today (not quite as inspirational as I'd hoped, but on the right track!) and I've lost 3lbs since last week, 1/4in off my natural waist, 1/2in off my abdomen and 1/2in off my legs. Overall a really good result, really hoping I can keep this up! Terrified for Level 2 but oh well,…
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TO EVERYONE THINKING OF GIVING UP DUE TO LACK OF WEIGHT LOSS http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=why_the_scale_goes_up_when_you_start_a_new_workout_plan Now be happy, keep shredding, and good luck :)
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I'm 5'3 and also 10lbs away from my goal! Good luck everyone :)
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^ what they said! Muscles retain water when they're repairing themselves, which is what happens after you exercise. All you're really doing it tearing your muscles a little so that they grow back stronger. So remember that :) Also, you're not likely to see results after only a few days. This is a month-long exercise for…
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Yeah same, my Day 10 is Wednesday when I'm having a weigh-in/measure/picture! Very scary but hopefully I'll see some kind of positive change that will kick my butt into Level 2! Unfortunately I don't think I can afford to go back to Level 1 if Level 2 kills me, I timed this just before a holiday. I'll be doing squats and…
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Felt a little defeated today as well, just didn't get into the workout as much! D7L1 Maybe it's just fear of Level 2 kicking in... perhaps boredom... time of the month... tiredness... Who knows? I'll persevere :) Happy shredding everyone!
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You look amazing! Well done :D
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I feel your pain! My suggestion is to invest in a super good sports bra. My sports bra is actually too small for me, but it works to my favour. There's still bounce but they're strapped in there as best as they can be!
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Level 1 Day 6 I FINALLY DID BOTH FULL SETS OF PUSH UPS I must be getting better :D Hope everyone else's shredding is going well! I'm almost excited to take my Day 10 'During' Pic :)
