The Shredding Results Are In

Yesterday was my final day of the 30 day shred. So was it worth, are there any siginificant changes from the beginning.

Well for me personally no not really, which is hugely disappointing considering all of the effort I put in.

Here are my starting and ending weights, measurements and pictures :

Start                                 End

Waist : 25 inches             Waist : 24.5 inches

Hips : 35 inches               Hips : 34.25 inches

Weight 7stone 6lbs          Weight : 7stone 5lbs

Before

After

I think the trouble is I didn't have a lot to lose weight wise, it was more about toning. I have gained muscle definition in both my arms and my legs however I failed to lose anything from my stomach which is one place on my body that I really did want to improve.

Although I didn't the results that I desired, I am going to carry on exercising, next on my list is Jillian Michaels ripped in 30 as I have to admit even if I haven't changed like I wished, I do feel better in myself, I seem to have more energy.

Did any of you get involved with Shredtober, what were your end results??

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Not shredded enough

I am now on day 22 out of 30 for my Shredtober challenge. Last week I was happy to see that although small, there was loss in measurements.

This week however I am left feeling a little disheartened. I've been doing a mixture of all of the levels to keep me from getting bored. However my meausurements are the same as last week, which ok is better than them increasing but my weight has gone back to my original starting weight which is more than a little disappointing. I have put a lot of effort into both exercising and eating a bit better this past week and expected atleast a smidgen of change.

I have to admit that I have been struggling to stay motivated and this has just made it even harder, making me feel like what's the point if it isn't really doing anything. At the same time though I think I have come this far, it would be a shame to quit so close to the end.

I've been trying to find some kind of positive to keep me going this week so I took another picture of my arm muscles, the newest photo is on the right, don't think there is even a difference there :(

Does anyone have any words of wisdom for me??

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Halfway There!!

Well I am half way through Shredtober. That's right I have stuck with it for fifteen days now, only fifteen more days to go!!

If you aren't familiar with what Shredtober is all about the please take a look at my previous posts, the beginning and one week on.

The past week I have stepped it up and I have been doing Level 2 of the 30 day shred. I have to say this is my least favourite level and I have been struggling some what to find the motivation to do it on a daily basis. When Jillian tells you she wants you to feel like your going to die, believe me I do!!!

However the lovely ladies in the Shredtober group have kept me going, seeing others managing to do it has made me more determined to do the same.

I admit, I didn't do the best eating wise over the weekend, a bit too many crisps and chocolate were consumed but I think you should be allowed a treat every so often and they were yummy so I don't regret it too much.

So it is that time again, measuring tape out and weighing scales at the ready, the results are in :

waist : half a cm lost so I am now 24.25 inches on my waist
hips : another half a cm so I am now 34.25 inches on my hips
Weight : gained a quarter of a pound so this week I am 7 stone 5 n a 1/4lbs

Overall again not a huge difference but I am still happy, I can see a difference, my stomach is getting flatter and there is more definition at the waist. I wasn't doing this to lost loads of weight, more for toning and I'm hoping gaining back a bit of weight is down to muscle growth.

It is hard to see the changes in the photo below but I thought I would post it anyway.

Hope everyone else who is participating in shredtober is doing well!!! Here's to the next 2 weeks.

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One Week of Shredtober Done!

Here I am day 8 of the Shredtober challenge. That is one week done and dusted and I have to say I am feeling better for it. I think exercising does tend to make me feel more awake and energised.

I have done the 30 day shred every day since the 1st of October and I have also been doing 50 squats and bicep curls a day too.

Diet wise I have mainly stuck to the same foods I normally eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, keeps it simple and easier to stick to, the only change I've really made is less snacking on junk. I have a protein shake after working out and I drink green tea every day. I have been drinking the green tea for a couple of months now and I think it has helped with the weight loss so would recommend others trying it.

For me personally when I look in the mirror, I can't really see a significant change although when I tense my arms, there is definitely some muscle definition starting to appear.

I have had my tape measure out and I've stepped on the scales, the results :

Waist : 24.5 inches - half an inch lost
Hips : 34.75 inches - quarter of an inch lost
Weight : 7 stone 5lb - 1lb lost

Overall a small change from last weeks initial measurements. I'm actually surpsrised to see any loss after only a week so I am extremely impressed, this has given me a little boost to keep going. The ladies in the Shredtober group have also been a fantastic support!!

So have any of you taken up the challenge? How has it been going for you?

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Here's to Shredtober

Ok so for those of you that follow my blog, you will know that I have been trying to lose weight and tone up because I no longer have the excuse of having more babies.

I have done well and in the past year I have lost about a stone but I personally still feel I have a bit of a way to go.

The lovely Lisa at Hollybobb's set herself the challenge of doing the 30 day shred DVD by Gillian Michaels every day for the month of October, this has inspired a lot of others to get involved. So this month I am joining in with a group of over 40 ladies to take part in Shredtober.

Now I have completed this DVD once before but I haven't done it in a while and I admit to being a bit lazy this past month when it comes to exercise, hopefully I will see good results at the end.

So here we are at the beginning, day one, here is what I measure, weigh and what I look like eekk :

Waist : 25 inches

Hips : 35 inches

Weight : 7 stone 6 lbs

I know I'm not fat as such but I would really love to get rid of the horrible saggy skin on my tummy. My plan is to do the 30 day shred every evening when the kids are in bed, I'll check in once a week and let you all know how I'm doing.

So will you be joining in??

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