Wife and I are finding our way, trying to find a schedule that works for both of us. Her health issues play a big role too, and we have to "make hay when the sun's shining" and try to get her some exercise when she's up to it - but without overdoing. A real guessing game sometimes.

Last night we were in the rack well before 10. I was up at 5, did my elliptical and first set of my weights routine and then woke Mrose up @ 6. She got going and we did the shred level 1 about 6:15 to 6:45. Then I did the second half of my weights while she showered. She did very well again, just hope her fibromyalgia doesn't throw her down and stomp on her again. We have to be very careful - - - if she overdoes it she pays big time.

Great morning. I'm at work now and I feel like bionic superman on crank. Just hoping she's well. I could do this every morning.

Day 2 level one - OMG I am woopt!!!!! But I feel GOOD!!!!

Kel

Hey Shredders,
Day 3 of level one at 450am before work!! It was better today. Starting to go by quickly and I am trying to pay more attention to holding my stomach in and my form. My upper body strength - even thought I thought i was strong, mind you, is not what I thought it was... - imagine that, . I know it will get better if I keep this up! I really want to work my lower half tonight. I just got a walking dvd - I think I might try it out. Leslie Sansone watp ultimate collection. My walking buds really enjoy it! I have to get my mind set in the right direction - there is a w/o in my future tonight!

So proud of everyone for hanging in there~ keep moving,
Janet

Level 2, Day 3 done.... :) Am I crazy to actually LIKE it?

Dragonfly - don't feel bad boo'ful. I'm a big strong guy, I can benchpress 250'ish pounds. I'm doing shred level 1 with 8 pound dumbs and my triceps and shoulders DIE during the presses and the raises! It's just hard to do any repeated movement that many time. You're doing super.

Smilie - we all like it honey, even the ones that hate it. :-)
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I was up at 5 again, did my 30 minutes elliptical and then Mrose and I did shred level 1 from 6:15 to 6:45 again today. She's adjusted her meds lately and she's looking better and feeling better. Definitely need to shampoo the carpets in that area this weekend! May invest in some mats soon and see what that's like.

Keep it up guys - we're getting better!

Accountability: I bailed on Jillian after Monday this week. This is TMI, but pms (and now tom) + major stress from work totally zapped my energy every day this week. I was going to hit it last night, but then my stomach felt like someone was stabbing me with a flaming knife (warning about the beginnings of a stomach ulcer, perhaps? Thanks, job I hate!). I've been keeping it moving in other ways, and I'll be hopping on board again as soon as I feel up to it (probably sometime this weekend). I wanted to explain my absense but I *will* be back!

Happy Friday Shredders,
Woo Hoo!! Went home and after a ton of housework (so it seemed at 7pm last night) I did 20min of TJ before I finally ate dinner - FYI if you love salmon it makes a great lite supper if it's late (baked salmon w/ Tony Sacheres + fresh ground pepper and FF butter spray - w/ asapragus, delish ) Got up early this moring and did day 4 @ 425am! Had to be at the office by 7 and I didn't want to miss it. I dislike having to put off my w/o til in the pm - energy level too unpredictable and of course, something always calls for your attention,
Kuddos to everyone for hanging in there - thought of you guys as I sleepily tied my sneaks this morning. I told myself " if Casper and his Mrose can do it, if Smiles can do it, and Redneckwoman can do it (Plus anyone else I missed ) so can I !

You guys are the greatest and have a terrific day,
Janet

Way to stick in there everyone! I did the shred again last night... and I seriously think Jilian is trying to kill me in a slow merciless way! Anyone else having lots of tension and pain in their neck/shoulder area? Mainly on my right side! Oh well...just keep pushing!

Have a great day and weekend everyone!

Amanda - now that you mention it, I think I was having neck/shoulder pain too. I haven't done Shred since Tuesday, so it's gone now. Wonder if it's the planks??

So far I've lost 60 pounds using the 30 Day Shred. I will do Level One until I can make it all the way through and think "that's it?" then I move to level two (same mind set) and then onto three.

I thought level two was the most difficult of all the levels because of how much it focuses on upper body stuff (planks and mountain climbers and ab twists) .

But I love this program and it does work. I've now pulled my sister into my workout with me and its really fun with her.

My HRM says that on level one of the 30 day shred I burn 470. But then again my heart rate is usually up to 181-191 (about 89-97% of my max heart rate for my age).

Wow,,, that's boiling! I'd be terrified if I ever saw 180BPM!

My resting pulse is 55-ish, and I get into the 160's sometimes on the elliptical or the bicycle. I'm a little older too at 42.

WOW 60 pounds!!!! How long did that take you? I'm not seeing much of a weight loss... a guess I do notice a little bit of strength improvement and endurance.

Casper, i might have spoken too soon... did i say I like it? Did level 2 again and those v raises at the 3rd circuit are killer. I have not been able to get through them. But I'm not going to let them win! No way!

Dragon/Janet.. you're right - and all of you on here are good motivation to keep coming back and doing it again!

Jenners - 60 lbs on this? Wow!!! That's awesome! Good for you! I bet you have some nice pipes and abs of steel by now.. :) Great job!

Hey everyone!!! Hope you don't mind if I join you. I just picked up the DVD today and plan to start it tomorrow. I took a look at it today and I think I'm up for a challenge. Just need some motivation.

I picked it up today and did day 1. Had to bail on some of the raises-I bought 5 lbs and was wishing for 3 lb weights! I can see how this can really make a difference. Whew!

Welcome! Hope we are motivating enough... :)

Okay, I don't know why, but I cannot get through the last circuit on level 2 without wimping out. I'm DETERMINED to do it tomorrow!

Happy Weekend Shredders,
Welcome Angel! Glad to see the new face; please do join us. The more faces the better !!
I did day 5 of level one today almost 2 times (DH interrupted me 2x so I ended up doing the 1st circuit a total of 3 x today, lol! I also got on the scale and says I've lost 2 lbs ... since tuesday. Not "Biggest Loser" style weight loss but i'll take it!!
Hope everybody enjoys the rest of their weekend and stays on track ~ we can do this!

Janet

Hey Everybody,
Just finished my shred for the day (day 6 ) and heading to krogers - wanted to keep me accountable
Enjoy the rest of your weekend !

Janet

I did day 2 today. Still cussing but only took 2 or 3 5 sec breaks

I just finished level 1 day 3. I didn't do any this weekend because we had company stay with us. The kids did it on Friday and they liked it. They kept asking to do it again lol.

OK ya'll so this is going to be a long post! FAIR WARNING!

So on Friday I had taken a healthy lunch of tuna on whole wheat and yogurt to work. Was feeling a little spunky and asked everyone if they wanted some Subway for lunch instead. Well they weren't feeling it an said they were going to go to the local cafe for hamburgers. After lots of persistant peer pressure I caved and ordered a Mushroom Swiss Burger with French Fries. Well come to find out their french fries are actually fried potato wedges....and like 2 lbs of them! Even more so I came to find out (after eating the food) that the burger was 720 calories!!!! YIKES So I didn't eat anything else the rest of the day!!! Ontop of all that.... within seconds of finishing my food I was so nauseas and sick that I felt like I was going to vomit all day! Well I didn't get to come home and do my workout either. So I felt like crap! Saturday, however, I felt FANFREAKINTASTIC! I got out of bed at like 730 and got into workout clothes...and busted out a 30 day shred level 2! It felt spectacular!

I didn't do the shred today though...my shoulder is still killing me. The knee is better...but my shoulder is blah! I did however spend 30 minutes raking my front yard! I had a whole tree's worth of leaves covering the dang thing!

I will be back on board tomorrow!!!!

Just one more post before I get ready for bed ; i did an extra 20 min of TJ (253 cals) per MFP and I feel really ggod - going to live a little and have some ben & jerry choc fudge brownie yogurt for desert. I still have a 500 cal defecit for the day, yea!

Amamda - don't beat yourself up about the Friday lunch - we all get off track sometimes. The important thing is you got right back on top of it on Saturday! Good for you!! Oh, good job on level 2.
I'm not there yet, level 1 is still kickin my butt even at day 6

Meg - Keep at it ; it does get more endurable (if that's a word) and even fun!! It's crazy .. it hurts but it's fun.... go figure

See you all tomorrow,
Janet

Janet and Amanda... burgers, fries and ice cream oh my!!!! Should we add to that my tequila shots that seemed like a good idea last night (but definitely weren't)???

We all have those days I guess. (At least, that's what I'm telling myself). At least the burgers, fries and ice cream don't result in ridiculous behavior AND calorie overages. :)

Today... I slept. In my bed. And drank water. And ate. I did not shred. Tomorrow is a new day.

On the upside - a friend I haven't seen in a few weeks (who also thought tequila was a good idea), commented to me last night that I'm looking muscular.