Well, I’m not entirely sure what I was thinking before, because Level 2 is NOT as easy as I remember. About the only thing that’s easier for me is the first set – THAT is way easier than the first set of Level 1 simply because there are far fewer pushups involved. But I think overall the level is at least the same amount of work. Those squats with v-raises?
Wow.
I’m definitely looking forward to getting a few days of this under my belt. I’m having to modify the squat thrusts at the moment because of my knee…I’m curious to see if after a few days I’ll be able to do them the “real” way or not. I have to listen to the old bones.
Weight: 194 (down 3)
Measurements: never took any, like an idiot, but there isn’t a lot of change in how my shorts fit. I guess I need to do a lot more converting of fat into muscle, rather than just losing the pounds. *sigh* Still, they are the tiniest bit looser, and that’s FAR better than the tiniest bit tighter.
I tracked my food for one day, dropped 2.5lbs, and thought “holy shit, this is great!” Kept diligently tracking, drank my water, got LOADS of exercise in for me (long walks, the shred, yoga, pilates, and a bit of skating…) and today I’m right back where I started, 8 days ago, back up 2.5lbs. What the everloving fuck?
I know, it’ll come. But holy demoralizing. I’m pretending it’s my atrophied muscles building back up
Yeah, that’s a terrible feeling. I could go through the usual reasons (you know, those womanly types of things, heh), but none of that makes it feel better. Keep going though, I’m super proud that you’re getting back to it!
love this blog! i just started the shred for the 1st time. i’m on my 4th straight day. big accomplishment for me since #1 i am not an exercise person & #2 i have a 2 month old & am getting no sleep & #3 my big 3 kiddos run me ragged.
That’s great! Especially with a 2 month old PLUS other kids. Keep it up!
Level 2 has always been the worst for me. Right now, though, all 3 levels are the bane of my existence!
We’ve all gotten on the healthy track before, we just need to stick with it because we know what will happen if we do (stronger, faster, better!). The big question is why do we ever get off of it?
That is a good question. If I could figure out the answer I’d probably make a lot of money!
Those v-raises! I am physically unable to do those without dropping the weights to 2lbs!! Yikes. But I overall like level 2 more than both the other levels. Good luck!
I stick with my 5lb weights, but do a few reps one arm at a time when I get too tired. My goal is to be able to power through them all by the end of the 10 days…
I’m really glad I took measurements, because after the first 10 days, I’m only down a pound, but have lost more than 8 inches, most notably 2 inches around the waist. That’s super motivating!
Oh, rub it in about taking measurements why don’t you! LOL That’s fantastic!