https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:08:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1617663 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:27:38 +0000 Helen11 1617663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I've been thinking about getting some smaller weights, too. I was using tins of beans (400g or so) ,because the weights I own are 3kg!<br /> Plus I better do the full push ups first.....<br /> What a great boost for you to know that your fitness level means you can do almost anything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1617299 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:40:19 +0000 Janet 1617299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've not been biking since October. I kind of switch over to more running in the cold weather. These days I do a lot of walking, and less running -- I could do a 5K without a walk break right now, but I'd need to make a training effort to do more. However, I can walk all. day. long. I walk hills a LOT too. When we were on vacation in Mexico, I took very hilly walk/runs for an hour and a half everyday and felt good doing it.&nbsp;</p> <p>My upper body is another story. I'm looking forward to giving my arms and upper back more of a workout, at least one that isn't from shoveling snow -- it's really hard to keep good form doing that. ;-)&nbsp;</p> <p>I've done three days of this workout now, and I feel a bit of soreness in my abs and in my quads, but not debilitating. Oddly enough, I think my photography activity keeps my quads working a lot too -- I squat and get down and up a LOT when I'm out taking pictures. So maybe those thick thighs of mine are a strength blessing in disguise! ;-)&nbsp;</p> <p>I bought little hand weights while I was out yesterday -- I sprung for the two-pound and the three-pound, considering they were all of $7 per pair at TJMaxx. I figure I can work my way up as I gain strength. Still, I'm a bit surprised this workout has been manageable for me. I guess I'm in better shape than I thought, even though my weight and size are not where I would like to be.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1616719 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:29:57 +0000 catgirl 1616719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Janet!&nbsp; My upper body is in good shape from climbing, and I thought my legs were too - but the squats almost paralyzed me!&nbsp; I am impressed with you - and yes, I agree you need to move up a level. :)&nbsp; Do you bike during the winter?&nbsp; Or use an exercise bike? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1616652 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:49:42 +0000 Helen11 1616652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never shovelled snow.....it looks like really hard work. Be kind to your back - I hope you're ok again soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1616468 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:44:52 +0000 Janet 1616468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha! I think I'll stick with level 1 but with weights. Today I shoveled snow for long enough that I think I'll give it a break until tomorrow. Darn it, just when my back was feeling better... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1616189 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 11:45:31 +0000 Helen11 1616189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done, Janet. Straight to level 2 for you ; )</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1615799 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 15:19:37 +0000 Janet 1615799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feeling pretty good this morning -- I guess it's that I already get a lot of leg work with the running/walking I'm doing (not that I'm doing as much these days as I was a couple of years ago). We'll see how it goes when I add weights! I couldn't find the ones I thought I had -- I might have given them away in a fit of purging years ago. Maybe when I venture out in the cold for a grocery run later today, I'll stop at Marshall's or TJMaxx and see if they have some. They always seem to have some sets along with yoga mats and other fitness equipment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1615773 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:57:36 +0000 Helen11 1615773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In all, I did 4 days in a row, a good walk the other day, and the weekend off. I added little weights after the first day, and survived : )<br /> It is a good short workout. I'll use it again, and it's a good reminder that I *can* push myself.<br /> Janet, let us know how you pull up tomorrow! You're fit to start with....I'm not!<br /> Kim, I think I love to hate Jillian, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1615538 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 22:28:38 +0000 Kim 1615538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We just got the Concept 2 rower about a month ago. For an ex-runner like me it's a godsend.&nbsp; I can get a great overall full body cardio workout and I don't wreck&nbsp;my feet! Win/win!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1615513 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:54:08 +0000 Janet 1615513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim, I would love to get a rowing machine. I could fit it in our downstairs, hmmm. I'm not a huge wuss about running/walking in the cold weather, but sometimes -- like today with huge wind gusts -- I just really don't want to do it and would love to have an indoor option to get a good workout in.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'll let you know if I'm feeling it tomorrow! It's definitely a lot of squatting, and I could feel those muscles working. :-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1615471 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 19:37:36 +0000 Kim 1615471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, check back in tomorrow and tell us how you feel! LOL&nbsp; I'll bet you worked muscles in your legs that don't get used much in running and you're strong, so you didn't feel it today...</p> <p>Sit to pee?&nbsp; Who needs it?? LOL</p> <p>I love to hate Jillian, she's got some very good workouts.&nbsp; These days however, I'm doing Jessica Smith stuff (JessicaSmithTV on youtube) and alternating with my rowing machine for cardio. Running is out for me now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1615405 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 16:29:25 +0000 Janet 1615405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I have been curious, and I just decided to do this video this morning before I shower and get ready to go to the studio. I did it without weights (I think I have some old hand weights in the basement -- I'll have to look for them), and I actually think it wasn't too bad! Maybe the running I do has helped the leg strength and cardio part of it. Of course, I may be singing a different tune tomorrow morning if my legs are sore then. I had no problem with the cardio aspect. I suspect that the weights will make a big difference for me, since my arm strength is pretty meager, and arm movements make a big difference in cardio work too.</p> <p>I have had a sore shoulder and upper back ever since shoveling snow and then scrubbing bathtubs and scraping floors over the last couple of weeks, so I'm going to take it slow with the weights. But this seems to be a pretty efficient half hour workout to fit in a busy day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1615350 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 14:24:57 +0000 Beth Ann 1615350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not doing this program (although I do have a couple of Jillian's videos). &nbsp;I just wanted to pop on and say I have found, particularly when starting up a new program, that my muscles take longer to recover than they did in my 20s. &nbsp;My understanding is that it is a wise move to either give an extra day of recovery between workouts, or alternate a tough workout with a lighter one (more of a recovery workout). &nbsp;</p> <p>And it does get easier! &nbsp;That's the only truth that keeps me going! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1614215 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:42:17 +0000 Helen11 1614215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AG, yes at least it is short!&nbsp;<br />Thanks, Viva, I'm hoping I feel stronger, too.<br />Any walking I was doing for exercise was obviously not very high intensity. &nbsp;I work harder with a push from someone.<br />I will do it again tomorrow, then give myself the weekend off. Now that's something to look forward to! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1614089 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:27:22 +0000 catgirl 1614089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry you're in pain but I am secretly relieved that It isn't just me who finds it really strenuous for such a short workout! I do it with 5 pound weights and I'm now able to do it all but it's never easy. I've taken an unwanted break as I am sick with a cold. Dread what it will be like doing it again now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1614031 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:59:15 +0000 viva 1614031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did that a few years ago and I remember feeling that I got stronger, not that it necessarily got easier.</p> <p>That said, I feel too old for it now. Even the thought of that video makes me shudder. Good for you!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lemming-lesson-30-day-shred#post-1614020 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:28:19 +0000 Helen11 1614020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness, Alaskagirl, why did I think I could do Jillian's workout video??<br />I just YouTube'd it (in case anyone else wants in on the fun!) and have done a couple of days at Level 1. With NO weights.<br />Every time I stand up I feel it in my legs. And my arms.<br />Someone tell me it gets easier?! Surely this must be good for me. </p>