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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 13:49

Well I finished 30 Day Shred about 2-3 months ago and am now doing some of her other DVDs - No More Trouble Zones & Burn Fat Boost Metabolism and they're 10x worse! Shred seems easy now but did BFBM this morning (which is an hour long) and almost died! Good on you all for doing the Shred - it's really worth it in the end. CB

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 13:11

Day 2 - OMG!!!!!!!!!!! My legs are absolutely killing me... I'm frightened to sit on the loo due the shooting pains in my thighs!!!! Please tell me it gets better! I can barely move!!! Go for a walk tonight, even up to Little Spinneys and back. Or I recall now that the Mirdif Park is open (grrr!) go do a couple of slow laps this evening, I was exactly the same, presumably because we both have the same shape. But it definitely helps to stretch the muscles out. Plus it does indeed get easier, stick with it! I read your reply before I read your username and I was like... "OH, how does she know who I am" LOL DUH!

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 13:07

I can solve that mystery if you like. Yes please. ok

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I can solve that mystery if you like. Yes please.

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 13:05

did day 1 yesterday. day 2 will be this afternoon.......Inshallah Just digesting this mornings find of maltesers... I knew there was a reason I liked you :) [i'>Although I have no idea who you are/were :)[/i'> I can solve that mystery if you like.

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 13:03

did day 1 yesterday. day 2 will be this afternoon.......Inshallah Just digesting this mornings find of maltesers... I knew there was a reason I liked you :) [i'>Although I have no idea who you are/were :)[/i'>

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 13:03

I did day 2 this morning and am in a similar state to magicbeanza - OH was laughing his head off at me waddling like a duck on the way to work this morning! I also didnt even know I had muscles in my chest... definitely know they are there today! Feeling quite smug that I was up early and doing exercise before work though, and I have been so much more awake all day :D

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 13:01

Day 2 - OMG!!!!!!!!!!! My legs are absolutely killing me... I'm frightened to sit on the loo due the shooting pains in my thighs!!!! Please tell me it gets better! I can barely move!!! Go for a walk tonight, even up to Little Spinneys and back. Or I recall now that the Mirdif Park is open (grrr!) go do a couple of slow laps this evening, I was exactly the same, presumably because we both have the same shape. But it definitely helps to stretch the muscles out. Plus it does indeed get easier, stick with it!

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 12:59

did day 1 yesterday. day 2 will be this afternoon.......Inshallah Just digesting this mornings find of maltesers...

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 12:55

@Chiswick - Welcome to the mad house :) You will feel so much stronger by Day 5. @burnsie000 - Way to Go!! @faireycakeyumm - I have committed to doing 30 days straight but other take a rest day and are still doing well. It has to be better to do it most of the time and walk on the other days that not at all. @Saltire - I wouldn't let you down. I did it at 5.15am this morning :) @Piggle - Way to Go!! @SydGal - Brilliant attitude. :) @Nobbles - Do you have a copy of the dvd? @Bianca72 - Sounds like water weight if you lost it that quick. @onthemovegain - One word - Voltaren :D @magicbeanza - I blew tea out my nose laughing at your Day 2 post :) @Servants Quarters - So will you post after doing Day 1 tonight or tomorrow? :)

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 12:26

lol@magicbeanza it will get better, after day 3. Then by day 5 you will see you tummy starting to go in. I cannot believe I stopped and now have to start all over again.

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 12:15

Day 2 - OMG!!!!!!!!!!! My legs are absolutely killing me... I'm frightened to sit on the loo due the shooting pains in my thighs!!!! Please tell me it gets better! I can barely move!!!

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 11:26

I started this yesterday, thanks to Cyclone T :) I felt quite sick at times doing Day 1, Level 1 so heaven help me when I get to Level 2. I've started to seize up today as well - sore calves, sore shoulders, sore abs. Workmates, the b*ggers, having a lot of fun at my expense :( Feeling really motivated though so it's great to hear how everyone else is doing. I have a dress hanging up in my wardrobe that I desperately want to wear (bought it too small, as I always seem to do, for when I lose weight), so that's my motivation at the moment.

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 10:56

I understand that there are quite a few ladies who have recently received copies ;) It would be great to know what those ladies and the ladies who have posted already think of the program and any improvements noticed so far. Also what are you doing to keep your motivation up and if you have a reward planned when you have achieved all 30 days. On day 11 now (skipped yesterday due to a girls night out). Started level 2 on day 5 because level 1 was going really well. Feel the same as you, it's hard but easier than I thought. And still getting easier every day. Am able to do all exercises and complete them. Lost 1 kg in 5 days but after that, gained it again (not sure why, not eating more). This morning the kilo was gone again!?! The fact that it is 'only' 20 minutes keeps me going. I feel great afterwards and am looking forward to getting to my ideal weight. Will reward myself with some new jeans at the end!

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 10:37

Come on girls, we can do it. The Sydgal diaries: I find that if I am able to fit in the shred first thing then I do feel the benefit throughout the day. Once I came through the pain barrier (or shock to the system) day 3 was much easier. Still on level one, so don't know if there is a big jump to get thriugh at level two. Put on Wii Fit as well last night, and was shocked to find that I've put on 13lbs since the last time I used it (18 months ago). So my new short term target is to get rid of this excess. I am also using a Paul Mckenna cd so now seem to crave carrot stix and cucumber stix, so will have to clear room in the fridge by shifting the mars bars.a To keep me going I shall book a spa visit for day 15, and then a trip to Sharm for when the 30 days are up. My wii fit character ballooned up when I went back on and made an 'er er' noise. Sigh. I guess I am in too girls......maybe we should have an incentive. edited by Nobbles on 12/01/2011

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 10:33

Come on girls, we can do it. The Sydgal diaries: I find that if I am able to fit in the shred first thing then I do feel the benefit throughout the day. Once I came through the pain barrier (or shock to the system) day 3 was much easier. Still on level one, so don't know if there is a big jump to get thriugh at level two. Put on Wii Fit as well last night, and was shocked to find that I've put on 13lbs since the last time I used it (18 months ago). So my new short term target is to get rid of this excess. I am also using a Paul Mckenna cd so now seem to crave carrot stix and cucumber stix, so will have to clear room in the fridge by shifting the mars bars.a To keep me going I shall book a spa visit for day 15, and then a trip to Sharm for when the 30 days are up.

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 09:36

I am on level 2 and about day 8. I have not been doing it every day. Sometimes when I feel too tired or struggle to fit it in (because I cannot get up at 5am!!), I give myself a break and try not to beat myself up about it. I try not to take more than one day's break from it and find I have renewed energy doing it. I did not weigh/measure myself beforehand but definitely my clothes are fitting better. I still do some of the adapted exercises but the key is to keep going. When I started level 2 I couldn't do more than 3 plank twists without taking my 5 sec breather....now I can keep up for the full amount! I think the quick improvements in strength and ability to push it one extra rep or more a day is great motivation. I also love that since doing the workout, my appetite has decreased - try her Banish Fat and Speet up Metabolism DVD - makes you feel ill it's so hard and water is all you will be craving!!!!!

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 09:30

:\::\::\: I just watched Level 2 while I ate my lunch :\::\::\: If you don't hear from me tomorrow can someone please tell my husband and children that I loved them very much. LOL. Come on girl, you are our inspiration, get moving. :D

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 09:28

I should be joining you all on it tomorrow. If I am brave enough, lol., :) You WILL be starting tomorrow. You have your own personal hardar$ed motivator ;) aarrrrgggghhhhhhh, was going to start this morning and DH is off work sick. Have told him that I want to do my exercise and I can't do it with him sitting there so he is getting thrown out of the sitting room. Shall do it this afternoon. CT, I wouldn't dare not do it with you to answer to. :D

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 09:10

I understand that there are quite a few ladies who have recently received copies ;) It would be great to know what those ladies and the ladies who have posted already think of the program and any improvements noticed so far. Also what are you doing to keep your motivation up and if you have a reward planned when you have achieved all 30 days.

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 09:06

Im on day 3 level 1 ....all going great...do u ladies do the 10 days level one with no days off inbetween ?

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 08:56

Ladies, You are awesome! How do some of you get up at 5am to do this?????? I need to start doing it before I leave for work but cannot get out of bed even at 5:30 to get going.

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 08:54

I'm on Level 1 - Day 6 today, amazing how my body is getting stronger already! Voltaren Gel is keeping my aching muscles away...

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 07:23

So inspired that I started Day 1 this morning at 5. Everything is aching already! The only bits that don't hurt are my fingernails and hair! Who knew 1kg weights were so heavy!!!!!!!!!

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 06:06

11 down 19 to go! Level 2 is hard but not as difficult as I thought is was going to be. That said I did about 60% at the easier level. I don't mind Jillian. I needed her for the first 5 sessions to get my technique right. Then I used her narrative to judge how far there was left to go before I finished. :) Now I am on Level 2 I need her again to guide me to do the moves most effectively. Edited because it made no sense! <em>edited by Cyclone T on 12/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 04:21

i'm also struggling with moving around the office alreadyquote'> I found on days 2 through to 4 I supplemented the workout with a big long walk outside. One thing I think the workout lacks is stretching. I found a nice long walk hurt my thighs/calves at the start but was great to stretch them out. On other news, Day 9 done. Can't wait to hear something else, everything she says is grating on me now. I've turned her down to where I can barely hear it!!

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:\::\::\: I just watched Level 2 while I ate my lunch :\::\::\: If you don't hear from me tomorrow can someone please tell my husband and children that I loved them very much.

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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 11:36

I started Day 1 today as well magicbeanza and i'm also struggling with moving around the office already. Also I cant imagine what the people in the apartment downstairs thought I was doing at 7am this morning - all those jumping jacks!

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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 09:24

I should be joining you all on it tomorrow. If I am brave enough, lol., :) You WILL be starting tomorrow. You have your own personal hardar$ed motivator ;)

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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 09:12

I should be joining you all on it tomorrow. If I am brave enough, lol., :)you will be fine if you are female. Men would not have the balls for it. Now I feel even more scared. :\:

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