30 Day Shred DAY 30 LEVEL 3 26th Apr! 17 shredders!

[Warby]

Day 24 done. I do my workouts on my area rug in front of the tv. I have rug burns on my elbows from those plank raises.

On the TeamBuy website for my area is a special price for Jillian Michael's DVD. I already own the 30DS.

This is a 5 pack for $29.99. It has Beginners Frontside, Beginners Backside (the word "fun" is used in each of the descriptions- I call BS on that), Ripped in 30, Killer Buns and Thighs, and Shed and Shred. I am thinking of purchasing. EEK!

 

[Mummytobe85]

I love JM - she is so motivating. I may mix it up abit after day 30 and do another abs dvd and along with some levels of the shred...

Level 2 still kills me!! im so out of shape lol... and i still hate jumping jacks grrrrrrr, i accidently weighed myself and i put on bout half a stone!!!

My diet has been abit up and down but im hoping to do abit of jogging on the days i dont do the shred, but again i have noticed changes which is motivating

 

[sausages]

I've only got three more days to go after today. Last night was hard to do cause I'd been at work all day which I'm not used to. I pushed on though and did it anyway! Ill do it again tonight after the kids are in bed. I finally dropped .2 lbs below my starting weight too. Lol!

Anyone heard of the bikini body mommy challenge? I'm thinking of doing that one next.

 

[Warby]

Wow Sausages only 3 more days!

I did day 25 today so 5 more for me. I am looking forward to being done.

 

[Warby]

When I started the shred I printed out a chart. It has 6 rows of five boxes, numbered 1-30. Each time I finish a workout I put a sticker in the corresponding box.

Today I put a sticker IN THE LAST ROW!!!! 4 more workouts!

 

[sausages]

Ha ha! How dense am I?! I actually miscalculated how many days I have left, but it's in my favour because I only have one more day!! Eeeep!!!!

 

[helen_beee]

Finished RI30, woohoo! Week 4 is the hardest thing I've ever done and I've represented Great Britain internationally (in a sport most of you have probably never heard of). But I'm gonna do it for another week, starting back at level 1 tomorrow - let's see how much easier it is now compared to when I first did it. Think I might even do 30DS level 1 at some point to compare my fitness level now to when I first started with Jillian Michaels. I should post before and after pics but I haven't finished with my fitness drive so don't feel like I'm at 'after' yet xx

 

[sausages]

You need to tell us what sport it was Helen! I still probably won't have a clue if its that obscure, but now I need to know!

I'm no she near an after yet, but I have my... First and last shred pics. I won't say before and after cause I'm not an after yet. If I can attach using the ipad I will.... Um... Okay I'll come back and edit from my laptop. Lol!

Okay, im back with stats and a picture, which i will take down after a bit. The internet does not need that enduring image.

Stats...

Chest
starting - 38
halfway - 38
finish - 37.75
inches lost - 0.25

Waist
starting - 33
halfway - 31
finish - 31
inches lost - 2

Naval inc muffin top when tensed & when relaxed
starting - didn't take this one til halfway
halfway - 37 40
finish - 36 38
inches lost - 1 2

Hips
starting - 40
halfway - 39
finish - 38.5
inches lost - 1.5

Bum
starting - didn't take this one til halfway
halfway - 39.75
finish - 39.5
inches lost - 0.25

Arms
starting - 11
halfway - 11
finish - 11
inches lost - 0

Thighs
starting - 24
halfway - 23.75
finish - 23
inches lost - 1 from each thigh

TOTAL INCHES LOST - 8

Starting weight 145lbs, which jumped up to 150lbs in the first week!! Now at 144.8lbs or something. lol!

I can't see a difference when i look at the photo, but i do when i look in the mirror. It's not massive, and i am nowhere near done, but it's a good start!! This challenge has taught me that exercise can be okay. It will never be fun for me, but it showed i can fit it into my day and it does produce tangible results. I didn't diet at all with this and still lost inches. I tried to diet, but failed however i am going to keep going.

 

[sevenofnine]

So I ended up stopping at day 21 (level 3 day 1).

My milk supply had suffered immensely, even after trying to up my calories. She was getting so frustrated because she obviously wasn't getting enough during a feeding. About 4 days after I stopped, it came back and I got so engorged that now she's struggling to keep up with my supply!

I feel terrible too, because once I stopped... she gained 7 ounces in less than a week, and gained less than 3 ounces a week while I was exercising.

I don't know what to do. I hate the way I look and am quite depressed about it, and was seeing results, but I'm not sure how to continue without negatively affecting breastfeeding.

Uhg... I didn't think this would happen as I've been established now for a while! I guess it doesn't help that I never got extra hungry during pregnancy OR breastfeeding, so it's really hard for me to eat the extra calories needed for breastfeeding as it is.

:'(

I feel quite bummed right now.

SIDE NOTE: I finally weighed myself the day after I stopped and I had GAINED 3lbs... but looked much thinner. So you ladies who are getting discouraged over the weight, don't forget that muscle truly does weigh more than fat! My jeans fit much better!

 

[Warby]

Sausages, congratulations on finishing! I can definitely see some changes, especially in your arms and chest. Helen, I am thinking of doing ri30 next. Is it that much harder than the shred? Cause level 3 is very challenging, I think.

Seven, I would do the same thing if my milk supply was affected. Maybe you could do some less strenuous exercise, like walking?

 

[sevenofnine]

Sausages, congratulations on finishing! I can definitely see some changes, especially in your arms and chest. Helen, I am thinking of doing ri30 next. Is it that much harder than the shred? Cause level 3 is very challenging, I think.

Seven, I would do the same thing if my milk supply was affected. Maybe you could do some less strenuous exercise, like walking?

I am definitely going to start walking. I have some ankle weights so that'll help add some light resistance. Hopefully I'll be able to start again soon!

 

[helen_beee]

@sausages - well done on the results, you've inspired me to post my results when I finish RI30 for good next week (remind me if I try to wimp out!). I used to do dragonboat racing, it was a big part of my childhood and teenage years but unfortunately due to not having anyone to watch LO I can't get back in the boat. I still socialise with my old team though.

@sevenofnine - milk supply is the most important thing, just keep doing gentle exercise and healthy eating, I've heard you can lose 1lb a week without jeopardising your supply. I never had an issue with mine but I would express several times a day as well so always made more than was needed so a drop wouldn't have been too obvious.

@warby - I think of RI30 as the next step after 30DS so each week is a bit tougher. I found it incredibly challenging but if it was easy there wouldn't be any point in doing it. After one more week of RI30 I'm going to do 6 week 6 pack.

 

[wamommy]

Sausages, well done! I can see a difference in the smootheness of your waist and in your arms and legs. Awesome job!

Seven, I agree that milk supply is more important. Walking is great, and high intensity workouts can wait. I'm sorry you're feeling down about your body, though I understand, and it's a terrible feeling. Whenever I feel SUPER down about it I pick up LO and give him a tight snuggle. It helps to remind myself that it's all worth it.

Helen, my husband is from Hawaii and used to Dragonboat race too! It looks super fun (and hard). Do you miss it? I used to rock climb competitively (bouldering) and I miss it terribly. I don't think I could ever get back into it because of all of the joint pain I have now.

I hope you're all enjoying Mother's Day!

 

[mrsswaffer]

Wow, girls, you're all doing so well.

Seven, I agree with everyone else. Plus, you've done so so well getting through the 30DS as far as you did! Definitely look after yourself though. I do a lot of walking with the pram and recently ordered a Callanetics DVD and a Pilates DVD from Amazon. I should get them in the week, and will start when they come!

 

[Warby]

So, I didn't do it today. I did the shred 26 days in a row. This is the first day I have taken off. I can be such a perfectionist sometimes, and I am trying to convince myself that it is NOT a big deal. Instead of today being day 27, tomorrow will be day 27. I will take 31 days to do the 30 day shred. All is NOT lost.

Today was Mother's Day (here, anyway).My children ordered me to stay in bed (they brought me a coffee) while they and my husband made me breakfast. Then I came down to a yummy feast of waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, and bacon. And after breakfast I opened some lovely gifts.

Then we went to my niece's birthday party, and then to my mom's for an amazing supper (I know, she shouldn't have cooked for us on Mother's day, but she would not be convinced otherwise). We just got home. I ate so much today (and none of it diet food) that if I tried to exercise I would throw up.

So, tomorrow I continue where I left off. Not a big deal.

 

[helen_beee]

Helen, my husband is from Hawaii and used to Dragonboat race too! It looks super fun (and hard). Do you miss it? I used to rock climb competitively (bouldering) and I miss it terribly. I don't think I could ever get back into it because of all of the joint pain I have now.

I miss it so much, especially when the sun is shining there's nowhere I'd rather be. Although the sun isn't shining that often so I can imagine it's a completely different experience paddling in Hawaii than on the River Tees! I got into it through my dad who is still going strong at 52, so there is hope once my LO grows up I can get back in the boat. I've done a bit of rock climbing before and loved it xx

 

[Warby]

I did workout 27 today. 3 more!

 

[Warby]

I just finished workout 29. This is where I quit last time I attempted to do the 30ds. Did 29/30, then quit.

I am determined not to sabotage myself this time. My plan is to do the final workout tomorrow, and post my results on Friday.

 

[wamommy]

Woohoo, Warby!! Almost there

 

[sausages]

Not long left then Warby! You can do it hun!!

I didn't know for sure what to do next and i was pleased with the results from this so i have just started again!! lol! I only used tins of beans last time, because i didn't know i would last the whole way through and didn't want to spend money on proper weights, so i bought some 1kg handweights and i have just started level one again. It's actually hard in places, because the weights are heavier, so it's like it's a new challenge. The crunches are tons easier, and the cardio too and i am doing more non-mod exercises than last time. I might cut it in half and do 5 days of each level this time and see what happens.