January 2011
58 posts
Hey, Everyone!
It’s been a while since you might have seen a post from a Shredder. Here’s the thing:
A few weeks ago, Tumblr blacked out and the queue feature was subsequently corrupted. So, all posts that had been queued for posting had disappeared. We still have over 200+ posts that we saved as drafts from both this cycle of the Shred, and the December cycle.
In regards to December after...
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healthylivingfor you does 30DS: L2 D6 = HELL TO...
It’s Melissa again! :)
Best workout yet. I hope I can say that everyday, because apparently I keep feeling that way. Great sign.
I feel so fantastic. I DID NOT STOP TODAY. (Well, except for one time when I thought she said “okay good” as in next move so I hurried to get up and was like, “SHIT!” haha)
I definitely sweat some more. But it made me feel great...
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healthylivingfor you does 30DS: L2 D6 = HELL TO...
It’s Melissa again! :)
Best workout yet. I hope I can say that everyday, because apparently I keep feeling that way. Great sign.
I feel so fantastic. I DID NOT STOP TODAY. (Well, except for one time when I thought she said “okay good” as in next move so I hurried to get up and was like, “SHIT!” haha)
I definitely sweat some more. But it made me feel great...
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healthylivingfor you does 30DS: L2 D5 = Alrighty.
Melissa here. That was intense. But it was easier than yesterday.
I don’t have much to say about it today, really. Because although I was physically able to actually do the squat thrusts, I kept slipping for the following reasons:
Small area (my mom’s room in between the foot of her bed and the dresser since my electricity STILL doesn’t work)
My hand weights are shampoo bottles, which, if you...
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healthylivingfor you does 30DS: L2 D5 = Alrighty.
Melissa here. That was intense. But it was easier than yesterday.
I don’t have much to say about it today, really. Because although I was physically able to actually do the squat thrusts, I kept slipping for the following reasons:
Small area (my mom’s room in between the foot of her bed and the dresser since my electricity STILL doesn’t work)
My hand weights are shampoo bottles, which, if you...
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mylifeasLori: Level 1 Day 5
not sure how often we’re supposed to post here but…
Putting aside the fact that I could only do 10 of the pushups on my toes and the rest had to do them on my knees, it was too easy of a workout tonight. Maybe it’s bc I didn’t go running this morning (thought I’d give my calves a rest since I ran 2 days in a row). Thought about taking a peek at Level 2 buuuuutt...
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Day 3 Level 1
Another sore one today. I managed to push through my third day on level one, but most of the lower body moves left me following Anita rather than Natalie (yea, we’re all on a first name basis). My upper body has calmed down a bit but MAN are my legs still sore.
I decided that I’ll probably do ten days of each level, partly because that seems like a good split, and partly because...
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healthylivingfor you does 30DS: L2 D4 = OH MY...
*PANTPANTFAINT*
I jumped into L2 today with my heavy shampoo bottle weights and followed Natale.
WOW. That was sooo intense. I am like, really afraid for L3. I was panting so hard and I just had to stop for a water break. So much sweat… Some trembling… Losing balance… But I did it. I was able to do nearly all the reps and nearly all of those were great and good form. (Good,...
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mylifeasLori: Level 1 Day 5
not sure how often we’re supposed to post here but…
Putting aside the fact that I could only do 10 of the pushups on my toes and the rest had to do them on my knees, it was too easy of a workout tonight. Maybe it’s bc I didn’t go running this morning (thought I’d give my calves a rest since I ran 2 days in a row). Thought about taking a peek at Level 2 buuuuutt...
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Day 3 Level 1
Another sore one today. I managed to push through my third day on level one, but most of the lower body moves left me following Anita rather than Natalie (yea, we’re all on a first name basis). My upper body has calmed down a bit but MAN are my legs still sore.
I decided that I’ll probably do ten days of each level, partly because that seems like a good split, and partly because...
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healthylivingfor you does 30DS: L2 D4 = OH MY...
*PANTPANTFAINT*
I jumped into L2 today with my heavy shampoo bottle weights and followed Natale.
WOW. That was sooo intense. I am like, really afraid for L3. I was panting so hard and I just had to stop for a water break. So much sweat… Some trembling… Losing balance… But I did it. I was able to do nearly all the reps and nearly all of those were great and good form. (Good,...
Anonymous asked: What pound weights do you recommend using?
Anonymous asked: What pound weights do you recommend using?
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L1-D2
Just finished my second shred. It was a bit easier today despite swimming a km an hour before. Cardio killed me yesterday, today it was the strength part, cardio went fine. I don’t know if I do sth wrong at the abs exercises, I don’t feel anything there. However, I’m glad about these “breaks”, haha.
Hope you’re all doing fine and your muscles aren’t too...
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L1-D2
Just finished my second shred. It was a bit easier today despite swimming a km an hour before. Cardio killed me yesterday, today it was the strength part, cardio went fine. I don’t know if I do sth wrong at the abs exercises, I don’t feel anything there. However, I’m glad about these “breaks”, haha.
Hope you’re all doing fine and your muscles aren’t too...
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healthylivingforyou does 30DS: L1 D3 - DONEZO.
Melissa, here.
Today was easy peasy. *waits to get punched in the face by Jillian* Honestly I don’t know what to say. Although it was probably not so bad because I didn’t use very heavy objects for weights… (Deodorant? Lmao.) Trying to find objects to work up to the heavy shampoo bottles is somewhat difficult haha. I think I will just try it with the heavy shampoo bottles...
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Day 2 Level 1
Ouch. Jillian sure did kick my ass yesterday, leaving me with a sore body today. But I pushed through and completed day two. Was I in pain? Hell yes, but I’m glad I did it. Hopefully tomorrow will bring with it an easing of my aches and pains, but I’m not holding my breath.
But you know what, I miss this pain. I miss the soreness that comes from working out muscles you forgot you...
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L1-D1
My copy finally arrived today.
A few things I learned:
-Use a hair tie next time -Go to the loo before starting -My stamina sucks -Water bottles are a good exchange for free weights, but 2.2 lbs may be too much for the start
My new goal is to build up my stamina!
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healthylivingforyou does 30DS: L1 D3 - DONEZO.
Melissa, here.
Today was easy peasy. *waits to get punched in the face by Jillian* Honestly I don’t know what to say. Although it was probably not so bad because I didn’t use very heavy objects for weights… (Deodorant? Lmao.) Trying to find objects to work up to the heavy shampoo bottles is somewhat difficult haha. I think I will just try it with the heavy shampoo bottles...
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Day 2 Level 1
Ouch. Jillian sure did kick my ass yesterday, leaving me with a sore body today. But I pushed through and completed day two. Was I in pain? Hell yes, but I’m glad I did it. Hopefully tomorrow will bring with it an easing of my aches and pains, but I’m not holding my breath.
But you know what, I miss this pain. I miss the soreness that comes from working out muscles you forgot you...
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L1-D1
My copy finally arrived today.
A few things I learned:
-Use a hair tie next time -Go to the loo before starting -My stamina sucks -Water bottles are a good exchange for free weights, but 2.2 lbs may be too much for the start
My new goal is to build up my stamina!
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Shred, Take 2!
I kind of feel like I’m repeating a grade, but it must be done! I didn’t really tackle the Shred the way I should have in December, so I’m going to re-do it! As my original intro post so eloquently stated, my goals and expectations are pretty simple: sweat tons, cry a little, and jiggle much much less. That being said, it’s a fresh year and month and there’s no better...
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I, healthylivingforyou will take on this...
Hello! I’m Melissa aka healthylivingforyou. Personally I like to know about everything and I’m not doing this to lose weight. I just want to do it to jump start some proper exercise routines. So I’m just curious about what all of this will do to me. :)
Looking forward to more shredding and I’ll make another post to let you guys know how D1 was!!!!
♥ Melissa
PS - I typed...
Tumblr Fail
Hello everyone. I sent a friendly email to tumblr support a few days ago, informing them that a few of your posts were getting eaten in the queue, as you may have noticed. They sent me no reply, but I just logged in to find…
212 POSTS IN THE DRAFTS.
Aka, your missing posts. Tumblr has graciously “returned” them to us. The vast majority are from December, and regrettably it...
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L1 D1-3
I can’t believe I actually did it today even though I felt so sore and I’m so glad I did! Day 4 tomorrow and I’m so excited!
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L1 D1-3
I can’t believe I actually did it today even though I felt so sore and I’m so glad I did! Day 4 tomorrow and I’m so excited!
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first day of shredding
so ive have this dvd for a while and had problems committing. but new years means new commitments!
jullian i love you but you are CRAZY! everything hurts! but i feel really really good!
cant wait to look my best!
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first day of shredding
so ive have this dvd for a while and had problems committing. but new years means new commitments!
jullian i love you but you are CRAZY! everything hurts! but i feel really really good!
cant wait to look my best!
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L1, D1-3!
Done! I’m making a conscious effort to make sure I don’t skip any days and 3 days in, so far so good. I did wake up feeling ridiculously sore this morning, but it was nothing that 30 seconds under some cold shower water didn’t fix.
Cheers!
afattienomore
caseinpoints asked: Does anyone feel EXTREMELY intense calf pain after doing shred, Level 1 for the first few days? If so, what do you do?!
caseinpoints asked: Does anyone feel EXTREMELY intense calf pain after doing shred, Level 1 for the first few days? If so, what do you do?!
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L1, D1-3!
Done! I’m making a conscious effort to make sure I don’t skip any days and 3 days in, so far so good. I did wake up feeling ridiculously sore this morning, but it was nothing that 30 seconds under some cold shower water didn’t fix.
Cheers!
afattienomore
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healthylivingforyou does 30DS: L1 D2 - COMPLETE
Hey. It’s Melissa (healthylivingforyou) again.
Is that all you’ve got Jillian?
To you? The one who didn’t use weights today because you were sore? Keep thinking that and see what results you get.
Haha. My arms were wicked sore the last time I did it and I couldn’t even type without being in pain. So I thought I should try it without the “hand weights”...
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healthylivingforyou does 30DS: L1 D2 - COMPLETE
Hey. It’s Melissa (healthylivingforyou) again.
Is that all you’ve got Jillian?
To you? The one who didn’t use weights today because you were sore? Keep thinking that and see what results you get.
Haha. My arms were wicked sore the last time I did it and I couldn’t even type without being in pain. So I thought I should try it without the “hand weights”...
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Intro and Day 1
Hey all! My name is Sam and I joined this challenge because it’s just what I need to step it up a notch and supplement my running with a little something-something. I’m looking forward to seeing some kick-a results!
I just completed my first day of the Shred (I know, I’m a little behind) and it went great! I stuck to level one for the time being. Any suggestions on when is...
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Intro and Day 1
Hey all! My name is Sam and I joined this challenge because it’s just what I need to step it up a notch and supplement my running with a little something-something. I’m looking forward to seeing some kick-a results!
I just completed my first day of the Shred (I know, I’m a little behind) and it went great! I stuck to level one for the time being. Any suggestions on when is...
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Mod post!
Hello Shredders! As of now, all January pages have been updated. If we received stats from you, they should be on the January Stats page, and you should be listed under January Participants. Please check to make sure your information is correct. December Shredders, we’re still working on adding your final info. Please send us stats/after pictures/concluding thoughts! We’ve heard from...
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thegymismyaddiction intro post
My name is Vi and I am a 19 year old college student who wants to lose the 20 pounds I gained Freshman year. It’s been hard, but in the end, it will have all been worth it when I get back all my self-esteem and my good health. I’ve heard how hard this is, and I am committed to following through with the 30ds to the best of my abilities. Time to get to work :)
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icanandwill - Level 3 day 1
Heyy! So I’ve had my elongation which kept me from doing it 5 days so I’m starting the level 3 just now.
It’s really not that hard I though it would be worse so I’m kind of relievedd.
Hope y’all doing greaat
xoxx
Anonymous asked: Why are there only before pictures in the December results?
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icanandwill - Level 3 day 1
Heyy! So I’ve had my elongation which kept me from doing it 5 days so I’m starting the level 3 just now.
It’s really not that hard I though it would be worse so I’m kind of relievedd.
Hope y’all doing greaat
xoxx
Anonymous asked: Why are there only before pictures in the December results?
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I'm sore.
healthylivingforyou, here.
Typing even hurts. Not in my arms, but more in my pectorals. Oww. Okay just for today no more pushups during the We’ll Be Back Shortly things…
Jillian… Thanks… Lol.
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I'm sore.
healthylivingforyou, here.
Typing even hurts. Not in my arms, but more in my pectorals. Oww. Okay just for today no more pushups during the We’ll Be Back Shortly things…
Jillian… Thanks… Lol.
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Intro
Hey,
it’s gmlbt here. I found this blog mid December and was really disappointed that I haven’t stumbled across it earlier as my Dash is always filled with shredding posts and I got interested in it. I’m excited to participate in the January round, because I think it’s a really great idea to do it together, which is exactly what I need. At the moment, I’m trying to...
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healthylivingforyou does 30DS: L1 D1 - DONE
Phew. At first it wasn’t bad at all. I was like, “Jillian… Is this it? Really? Not THAT hard.” but then she decided to kick my ass in the last few minutes. I deserved to be humbled.
I always like to try the challenges in workout videos (well, the few I’ve done lol) so I was mimicking the “challenge” girl. It was all good until we got to the lunge +...
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Shred, Take 2!
I kind of feel like I’m repeating a grade, but it must be done! I didn’t really tackle the Shred the way I should have in December, so I’m going to re-do it! As my original intro post so eloquently stated, my goals and expectations are pretty simple: sweat tons, cry a little, and jiggle much much less. That being said, it’s a fresh year and month and there’s no better...
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Intro
Hey,
it’s gmlbt here. I found this blog mid December and was really disappointed that I haven’t stumbled across it earlier as my Dash is always filled with shredding posts and I got interested in it. I’m excited to participate in the January round, because I think it’s a really great idea to do it together, which is exactly what I need. At the moment, I’m trying to...
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30DS December WrapUp
So I wouldn’t say I succeeded or failed at this challenge, because it was a little of both. I only shredded 16 out of 30 days. I only lost a couple pounds, and they went right back on because of the holidays.
BUT, I still feel like I won because the amount of progress I saw in myself (endurance and strength-wise) was amazing. I was even able to complete levels 1, 2, 3 all in a row on...
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healthylivingforyou does 30DS: L1 D1 - DONE
Phew. At first it wasn’t bad at all. I was like, “Jillian… Is this it? Really? Not THAT hard.” but then she decided to kick my ass in the last few minutes. I deserved to be humbled.
I always like to try the challenges in workout videos (well, the few I’ve done lol) so I was mimicking the “challenge” girl. It was all good until we got to the lunge +...
