30 day shred starting today. Any takers?

Cristy_AZ

Crlflowers - Your doing great! The odd rest day wont hurt.


THANKS!!! I love the encouragement I get here!!


I'm going to set up a January JM challenge in a couple of weeks where I'll aim do one Jillian Michaels work out a day,

I'll be looking for that and will join!! Thanks!!

Bzbear2

Hi all!

just checking back in. I missed days on fri and sa - work xmas party and i was on a weekend trip - but I DID do the shred on sunday while i was away, and I got up this morning early to do it. I am planning on doing it every morning from now on - really wakes me up!!

I am on level 2, day 4 and I feel SO much better

lisayvonne

finnhead---you can do it! many of us on this thread did not think we'd continue after the first workout, but i promise, it gets easier and you will feel differently about yourself (inside and out) after just a few days of doing this. please let us know when you do your first workout.

kate--thank you for starting this thread. i've found it extremely helpful to be connected w/ others doing it. it has kept me motivated! i'll also look for future challenges that you start.

L3D6 is history (26 workouts in 24 days)! tomorrow is my last workout. i'm looking forward to not having to wash my hair every day (which i've had to do throughout this challenge b/c i sweat so much during the workout).

Denziee

ok... so I didnt do 30DS yesterday but I did go for a run!! (first time after about 2 months) and it wasnt as dreadful as I anticipated... so i came back red, puffed out and very pleased with myself!!

I haven't time to run tonight so I will do 30DS instead.

thanks for your support ladies :-)

Bzbear2

Hi all! I got up AGAIN this morning to do the shred - it's really nice, really wakes me up in the morning, and I start the day out on the right foot!!

I have on a pair of jeans today that I haven't dared to look at for a while. They are snug, but they fit, and they remind me to stay on track

ALSO I really notice a change in my ab muscles - I can feel the definition at the top - and my triceps are GREAT! Also, my calf muscles look nice and defined.

Kate_UK

Hi all! I got up AGAIN this morning to do the shred - it's really nice, really wakes me up in the morning, and I start the day out on the right foot!!

I have on a pair of jeans today that I haven't dared to look at for a while. They are snug, but they fit, and they remind me to stay on track

ALSO I really notice a change in my ab muscles - I can feel the definition at the top - and my triceps are GREAT! Also, my calf muscles look nice and defined.

I'm in awe of you getting up and doing your workout so early! Well done on fitting into your jeans, great milestone!

I did my last L2 last night. I felt much stronger. Although I still find some of the ab work hard. I'm going to move on anyway. I tried the first part of L3 too. I thought I'd get a jump start on it because the first day I did level 2 I was just trying to co ordinate the moves, and it felt like a waste of a work out if you KWIM. But I only got as far as half way through the cardio in section 2 before caving! Phew it was tough especially after trying to give my all for my last L2. I have to say I'm not looking forward to going back to square one again tonight. To go from really working L2 to being back panting and not knowing what to do on L3. I know that in 3 or 4 days time I'll be 'getting' it again, but its just the thought of getting back into a different workout.
Sorry rambling this morning, think I needmore coffee......

Bzbear2

Hi all! I got up AGAIN this morning to do the shred - it's really nice, really wakes me up in the morning, and I start the day out on the right foot!!

I have on a pair of jeans today that I haven't dared to look at for a while. They are snug, but they fit, and they remind me to stay on track

ALSO I really notice a change in my ab muscles - I can feel the definition at the top - and my triceps are GREAT! Also, my calf muscles look nice and defined.

I'm in awe of you getting up and doing your workout so early! Well done on fitting into your jeans, great milestone!

I did my last L2 last night. I felt much stronger. Although I still find some of the ab work hard. I'm going to move on anyway. I tried the first part of L3 too. I thought I'd get a jump start on it because the first day I did level 2 I was just trying to co ordinate the moves, and it felt like a waste of a work out if you KWIM. But I only got as far as half way through the cardio in section 2 before caving! Phew it was tough especially after trying to give my all for my last L2. I have to say I'm not looking forward to going back to square one again tonight. To go from really working L2 to being back panting and not knowing what to do on L3. I know that in 3 or 4 days time I'll be 'getting' it again, but its just the thought of getting back into a different workout.
Sorry rambling this morning, think I needmore coffee......

thanks!

i know what you mean - I feel like I am finally "getting" level 2 so I can really work the moves. But isn't it great to see how quickly you improve? Almost makes you wish there was a level 4, and 5.... etc..

Kate_UK

L3D1 done. Some shape!

TattooedMommy427

L1D8! I can't believe I've actually done 8 days in a row! I'm so proud of myself. I'm noticing a difference in my endurance, but not my body, yet! However, I dont think I will be ready for level 2 in 2 days. How much harder is level 2 than level 1? Maybe I should watch it and see what I have coming.

lisayvonne

Way to go, MrsPayne! Each level is progressively more difficult and there will be challenging moves in each level. I think it helps to watch the workout before you do the first one for Levels 2 and 3 because there are some moves that you can't do while watching the tv screen. I have seen significant improvements in some of the moves that I found really difficult (impossible) to do the first time I did the workout. If you keep at it, you'll notice your endurance and strength increasing at L2 and L3 workouts just like you are seeing at L1.

Kate---congrats on completing your first L3 workout!! I remember feeling so clutzy doing it the first time. I just completed my 7th workout at L3 and felt so proud that I could do both sets of plank walks (and lunge jumps) Natalie style. My thighs look more defined and muscular after all of the squats, lunges, jumps across the 3 levels.

Now that I'm done (27 workouts in 25 days: 7 @ L3; 11 @ L2; 9 @ L1), I'll report on final measurements and lbs lost tomorrow morning. Good luck to all of you as you continue on the workouts through the holidays! Your body will curse you and praise you at the same time!

Cristy_AZ

Excellent workout yesterday and today, amazed at the difference in my strength, endurance and recovery time. Can almost do the walking pushups completely with straight legs, can do most of the sets with 5 lb weights. Still do half the plank jacks and all off the leg jump (thrusts? Whatever she calls them) with one leg at a time. Feel great, have kept my promise to myself and stayed off the scale for two days, but I can tell you I've list inches off my belly, put size 22 pants in the "too big" box and wore size 18s yesterday and felt comfortable in them. Excited to get rid of the 20s and get into the 16s on the shelf!! Thanks everyone for being here with me! Every inch is worth the sore muscles (my abs and butt are always sore, lol)

TattooedMommy427

Way to go ladies!

Kate_UK

Mrspayne - woohoo! Not far until L2 for you!

Crlflowers - Great job on the smallwe pants fitting, its a fantastic feeling isn't it?

Yesterday hubby took us out for a day trip, we had lunch and and a good walk. Didn't feel like shredding when we got home (late) so I took a rest day. Just done L3D2 this morning though.Man the strength is tough on this level. Don't know if I'll ever manage it all like Natalie.

Cristy_AZ

Great job Kate! Keep it up Mrs payne. I felt like a gimp nursing my right arm, its been bothering me for almost two weeks, thought it was better and used it full for two days, but OUCH! It got worse, so after a night of icy hot, I didn't use it at all today except to hold my plank, hope it is ok, hopefully just a pulled muscle from my 90 minute Tae bo Friday before last, guess I should have paid more attention to It aooner. Still managed good workout and kept my heart rate up! Have a great day all!

eleanoreb

Hey
I just got the dvd a few days ago, so I'm on level 1 day 3. At first i thought it was a bit easy but actually it is challenging..and i agree, a good way to wake up!!

beesknees798

Just finished L1 D9! I wasn't able to do shred for a few days, but made sure to do other cardio instead. tomorrow is weigh-in day and i'm hoping for some more noticeable results this time!

stick with it everyone, we can finish!

Cristy_AZ

Did level one and two back to back with cardio in between. Modified to rest my sore right arm... total 70 minutes, burned 605 calories. Might leave it alone until Monday and go straight cardio this weekend.

lisayvonne

Hi all,

I just took my measurements this morning. After doing 27 shred workouts, I lost the following:

5 lbs
under an inch from each arm (definitely more muscle there)
1 inch from each thigh (less fat and more muscle here too)
1.5 inches from upper waist (all fat)
3.5 inches from lower waist (all fat)
2 inches from hips (all fat)
2.5 inches from bust

Overall, it worked for me. I will definitely take up this challenge again! -Lisa

Kate_UK

Those stats are impressive Lisa, way to go!

I nearly didn't shred today. Its beenn asnow day and I've been pretty lazy all day. Feel good now I madse the effort now its done. L3D3!

For those with HRMs did you notice a big drop in cals for this level? Mine only saaid 179 even though I'm drenched in sweat and I'm definitely feeing it. For L2 it was always well over 300. I dont feel the cardio is quite as hard in this level but the as a lot of the strengh moves have jumping in them I assumed this would compensate for that. Maybe there is something wrong with my HRM? Or I nreed to make sure the settimgs are still right?

TattooedMommy427

Day 11. I started level 2 this morning! I followed Anita, and had to take several breathers, BUT I got through it. Just a few days ago, I didnt think I would be able to do level 2 anytime soon!

beesknees798

Great job, Lisa! I'm so excited to SOME day finish! Now that you're done what did you find the most challenging, and the most rewarding?

Just finished L1 D10! I'm watching L2 tonight to check it out, then will start again tomorrow. I got used to L1 and a little bored, so kind of excited to see how I do with these new moves. It'll also be good to do the whole learning process again so I feel stronger each time.

1/3 of the way done!

lisayvonne

Kate--I think L3 is more about strength and less cardio than the previous workouts, though my heartbeat did get going during those jumps.

MrsPayne--you're on a roll! Keep it up!! What did you think of the L2 workout? Which parts are more challenging for you?

Cirflowers---congratulations on going down on the pant sizes. Twenty minutes of the Shred once a day is worth 12 hours of walking around in smaller size pants and feeling good about your success, no?

Eleanorb--good for you for making it past day 1. i took measurements after 1 week and the little changes that i saw then were a huge motivation to keep going after week 1.

Beesknees-good luck w/ your first L2 workout tomorrow. know that it will feel harder, but it will get a little easier each time you do it. There were several moves that I initially found challenging at each level (L1: the first and last strength sets were hard for me b/c i'm so weak in my arms; L2: the squat thrusts and plank jacks were hard the very first time--i could not send the message to my brain to actually do the jumps the first time I did the workout; L3: the plank walks and the lunge jumps were challenging). Even at the last workout, they were challenging and exhausting to do, but I was able to do them. It was encouraging to feel the progress from one workout to the next. It felt very rewarding to stick to the commitment and to make myself do the 20 min workout every day. I didn't always want to do it, but i ALWAYS came out of each workout feeling a sense of accomplishment for that day.

I'll keep tracking everyone's progress here and will look forward to your reports. Keep on shredding!

TattooedMommy427

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MrsPayne--you're on a roll! Keep it up!! What did you think of the L2 workout? Which parts are more challenging for you?

accomplishment for that day.

I'll keep tracking everyone's progress here and will look forward to your reports. Keep on shredding!

WHOOP! I watched it last night to see how hard it look and was terrified. lol It looked so hard. I'm supried I did as well as I did. lol The more challenging parts was the one where you walk on your hands down to the push up position. (I havent done it enough to remember the name). I have ALOT of weight to hold up. lol

Kate_UK

Mrspayne - Good luck with L2, it is a big step up from L1 but in a few days you'll be working it!

Lisa, thanks for sharing your shredding journey with us. You've really helped to keep me going these last few weeks x

Beesknees, I hope L2D1 goes well for you today. You CAN do it!

Crlflowers - how are you doing?

I checked my HRM last night and reset it even though the settings looked right. Today I got a reading of 335. Either I didn't have the chest strap on right or there was a blip with it, but it seems L3 is just as tough as the rest after all

Floricienta

Hi all,

I just took my measurements this morning. After doing 27 shred workouts, I lost the following:

5 lbs
under an inch from each arm (definitely more muscle there)
1 inch from each thigh (less fat and more muscle here too)
1.5 inches from upper waist (all fat)
3.5 inches from lower waist (all fat)
2 inches from hips (all fat)
2.5 inches from bust

Overall, it worked for me. I will definitely take up this challenge again! -Lisa

wow! that's totally inspiring. I just finished day 1 level 1! I had started the shred a couple of days ago but wasn't able to go hard since I was not familiar with the movements. Now that I am, I'm going to try my best to make the most of it! And wow, for 20 min I was sweating like crazy!!! I'm gonna try doing it every morning when I wake up, it's such a great way to start the day. I did it in my room, facing a mirror so that I can make sure I get those moves right! It's also a good way to keep yourself motivated I think, watching yourself kick butt and getting in shape! :laugh:

Floricienta

AND REMEMBER THE NECK IS NOT INVITED TO THIS PARTY!!!

TattooedMommy427

Everyone still going strong?
Day 14 for me, IN A ROW! Level 2. I felt terrible this morning, I didnt sleep well last night, so I didnt give it my all, but I DID get up and work out!
How's everyone else doing?

Kate_UK

Hi all, sorry been MIA for a few days. I have a chest infection, so no shredding for me. So annoying as I came so close to finishing - just 5 days short. Grr!. Oh well, I need to rest for a while to get over this, I haven't got the breath or enery o carry on, so i'll be starting excercise again properly in he newyear. Good luck to all of you still working so hard!

Bzbear2

hi all! I've missed the last three days, but not for lack of exercise! I decided to go to the gym on saturday - on sunday I was SO sore that I really needed a day off, and monday I opted for my body styling class at the gym. But I am back on it today and tomorrow, and certainly over xmas!

Floricienta

Finished day 2 level 1 and watched all of level 2 and 3....... O M G I'm scared.