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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 20:50

Ive not even seen this but had a quick look at the threads and how well the ladies seem to be doing. My question is would it be suitable for a nearly 50 year old who is about 3 stone overweight and does not exercise - hence the overweight bit of course!!!! I just cannot find an exercise that I enjoy or stay motivated on. I have tried spinning - full of gorgeous young slim females and I just looked like a fat old woman puffing away and felt terrible - not because of the cycling but because I was so obviously out of place. However, as Im nearing the big 50 I really do need to do something before my health takes a downward spiral.

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[b'>Where are you in the 30 days?[/b'> Level 1, Day 7 - thought I had done day 7 yesterday, but I hadn't. That was only day 6 :( [b'>What do you like the most and least?[/b'> Stretching my legs at the end, as I know it's the end. The least would have to be the sick feeling I get halfway through. I also don't like the fact that I'm dying but the 2 women with Jillian haven't even broken out in a sweat. AND I don't like the bit at the beginning of level 1 when Jillian says "I'm hoping you know me". [b'>Have you lost or gained weight or inches?[/b'> Didn't measure myself, but I've gained weight :( and I don't think it's muscle. To be honest though, my diet recently has been mainly takeaways and booze. [b'>What has been the biggest benefit so far?[/b'> It's made me feel good about myself, that I'm finally doing something to improve my health. I do wonder to myself though if these 20 mins (well, 28 mins) are really enough to make me lose the fat and tone up. I'm not so sure at the moment but I guess time will tell.

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 18:23

Omg you named and shamed us!!!!! Not name and shame - encourage and congratulate ;) *Actually you lot are motivating me*

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 16:54

Omg you named and shamed us!!!!! I was supposed to be on day 14 today....but I just did day 9 cos I've been taking breaks :( But I'm hoping I'm back on track now!!!

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I shall update later or tomorrow. Sorry, a bit rushed just now. :(

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 16:06

I don't know who scares me more, Jillian Michaels or CT!!! No excuses.....fallen off the exercise wagon. Now ill. Hope to fit in a few more sessions before I go away next week. Will def. join in the Feb challenge. Does it start 1 Feb? Loved the feeling of 'wakefulness' I felt during the day and fact could actually suck in my stomach as my core muscles were strengthening. Great sense of achievement when you finish any 20 min session especially when you don't feel like doing it and/or every minute is tough going. Well done CT. Your DH won't recognise you in Langkawi!

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Where are you in the 30 days? Today I did day 2 of level 2 so I guess I'm 12 days in, have missed a couple of days last weekend so I'm a bit behind What do you like the most and least? I like feeling really awake after I've finished and I quite enjoy the feeling during the day when my muscles are sore - means I know I worked hard. I am still rubbish at push-ups and struggle with the squat thrusts! Have you lost or gained weight or inches? I have lost around 1kg since the start of Jan, I haven't re-measured myself yet, going to try and finish the 30 days first. What has been the biggest benefit so far? DH commenting that my bum was looking a lot more toned :D If your motivation has waned will you join in the February challenge? I think I'll be stopping and starting until March due to vistors. Thanks Cyclone T for keeping us motivated :)

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Adding *RubyRed Thanks for the add and the encouragement! Where are you in the 30 days? Day 7 Done today :-) What do you like the most and least? I love the strength training with the exception of pushups. I'm having a hard time getting past the beginner way. The least: all of the jumping in the first cardio circuit on level one. I can make it through the 3rd cardio circuit better. I'm not sure why. Have you lost or gained weight or inches? Unfortunately I did not measure myself before I started. I wish I had because I feel like I have lost in inches more than weight. What has been the biggest benefit so far? For me it has been endurance and energy. I feel so much better after I do the workouts. Also, the I feel it has been great for muscle tone. If your motivation has waned will you join in the February challenge? This is my second time starting. I started in Oct but went on vacation after day 15. You have all motivated me!

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 15:14

Have no space in my house to do it..... (and am lazy) You don't need much space to do it ;)

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Where are you in the 30 days? I'm on day 1 level 2 What do you like the most and least? I hate jumping twist and squat trust and I like High knees and the press and kick Have you lost or gained weight or inches? after a week I had lost 4 cm around my tummy and 1cm everywhere else (thighs, hips...) and my jeans keeps falling off :D What has been the biggest benefit so far? I feel great and righteous lol If your motivation has waned will you join in the February challenge? Absolutly, when I'm getting to the last day of level 3 I'm going to keep doing it every two or three days to keep the weight off and to feel as good as I feel now, and having someone going through it at the same time really helps Thanks for setting this list up CycloneT

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Have no space in my house to do it..... (and am lazy)

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I'm at day 20 (more or less). I skip the nights that we go out so lost track a little. Think tonight is supposed to be day 1 of level 3 but will stick to level 2 for a few more days. I love the fact that people tell me that I look fab after having 4 kids. I lost about 2,5 kilo's so far. Did not measure myself at the beginning so no idea of inches. But my clothes fit better and bought jeans size 27 last week for the first time in my life! Biggest benefit is that I feel great and that my dh is proud of me for my discipline. Will go on in February, want to do the whole thing again and after that keep it up at least 3 days a week. You are a great inspiration Cyclone!!! Thanks!

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unable to do it for a while. I have a cyst in an awkward place and waiting to have some medical intervention until i start jumping around again!

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Where are you in the 30 days? - I am on Day 7, I keep missing out the weekend which is why I am not further along What do you like the most and least? - I hate the jumping jacks the most - they suck! Have you lost or gained weight or inches? - I have remained the same for the past two weeks, I am really struggling to stay motivated What has been the biggest benefit so far? - I am fitter than when I first started as it isn't as hard going If your motivation has waned will you join in the February challenge? - Yip I'm going to keep going

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*Alexbraz *Apr04 *Babylons *Bianca72 *BJones *Burnsie000 *Chiswick *Desertprincess *Doodlemum *Fairycakeyumm *Frannie *Gemm3210 *Lady Bubbles *Lulee *Magicbeanza *Mimi *Nobbles *Noddy *Onthemoveagain *OrulzO *Piggle *Qwerty *Rudolph *Saltire *Servants Quarters *Sophia07 *SydGal *TimTam If yes, you posted on the Shred Thread :) As a means of keeping interest going and hopefully momentum churning I thought we could have an update. Where are you in the 30 days? What do you like the most and least? Have you lost or gained weight or inches? What has been the biggest benefit so far? If your motivation has waned will you join in the February challenge? For those not listed that want to Shred what is your obstacle?

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