30 Day Shred Motivation Thread
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I've decided to alternate 30DS with C25k. I committed to C25k first so that takes priority. I run on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and do a repeat C25k day on Saturdays. My plan is to burn off at least 500 calories per day, usually working out at least an hour.
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday: C25K and elliptical (or prolong the c25k if I'm feeling it)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 30DS and Elliptical or walk on treadmill
Saturday: try and do C25k (bonus run) AND Shred on the same day to keep myself challenged.
I did C25K last night and actually did 1.5 of W5D2. I just repeated the runs/walks. Tonight I'll do Shred and maybe another short run just to get some extra cardio in tonight. I'm still only in Level 1 of Shred, so I have far to go. I'm committed to giving it everything I have tonight though. I haven't done shred since Sunday (which was only for 5 minutes, before that was Saturday). It's been long enough and I'm anxious to get back in it.0 -
I've decided to alternate 30DS with C25k. I committed to C25k first so that takes priority. I run on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and do a repeat C25k day on Saturdays. My plan is to burn off at least 500 calories per day, usually working out at least an hour.
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday: C25K and elliptical (or prolong the c25k if I'm feeling it)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 30DS and Elliptical or walk on treadmill
Saturday: try and do C25k (bonus run) AND Shred on the same day to keep myself challenged.
I did C25K last night and actually did 1.5 of W5D2. I just repeated the runs/walks. Tonight I'll do Shred and maybe another short run just to get some extra cardio in tonight. I'm still only in Level 1 of Shred, so I have far to go. I'm committed to giving it everything I have tonight though. I haven't done shred since Sunday (which was only for 5 minutes, before that was Saturday). It's been long enough and I'm anxious to get back in it.
WOW! I don't think I can keep up with that! I just did my first 25min run yesterday and thought I would puke! I was so happy to leave the gym when that thing said "workout complete"!!!!!
I'm thinking of doing two days of the shred and then the next day only C25K. Keep me posted on how your routine is working for you!!0 -
I just finished D7 L1 of Shred and Jillian is kicking my butt!!!
I can't say it's getting any easier and I doubt I will ever beable to do a real push up. Oh well I'm still pushing through and good luck to everyone else out there doing the Shred!!!!!
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So I didn't do my Shred yesterday...I was in too much pain! I did, however, do my elliptical and bike workout today (4.5 miles total) and will do my day 3 of Shred today! I feel much better today!0
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I'm still here - been reading along. I did w5d1 of C25K last night and will do the Shred tonight...thinking of doing Lev1 followed by Lev2 tonight so I can get a good 45 minutes in. We'll see how that goes because I've still got to do C25K tomorrow!0
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I'm still waiting on getting the 30 Day Shred, I should have it before the 28th. When I do get it, I will be joining in more often, although I will be behing everyone else.0
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Day 2 level 2 done (day 10/30 complete). Getting easier but feel better as its working me hard. Hope everyone is getting on ok. 0
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Im finished!!! Today was day 30!! I feel great! I will weigh and measure myself in the morning and post the final results!! I dont want to stop, so I guess my goal now is another 30 days, mixing it up with three different workouts. I want to add something else in too, I may try her 6 week 6 pack.
You guys can finish too!! I definitely notice a difference, my body as a whole just feels tighter and stronger!!0 -
Im finished!!! Today was day 30!! I feel great! I will weigh and measure myself in the morning and post the final results!! I dont want to stop, so I guess my goal now is another 30 days, mixing it up with three different workouts. I want to add something else in too, I may try her 6 week 6 pack.
You guys can finish too!! I definitely notice a difference, my body as a whole just feels tighter and stronger!!
I am also trying to figure out my plan. i was thinking every other 30 day shred and the other days will be other videos. I tried the No more trouble zones and its killer.0 -
Hey! I been trying out Shred too and for me its not so much about being able to actually do the work its just not that exciting! I know a lot of people like it and I want to like it but honestly just for me I'm not pumped about it.
Last night I was on the treadmill with my ipod in and realized that when I got good music playing to pump me up I can workout for a LOT longer that what I would have originally thought. With the dvd you can't listen to music to get "in the zone" you have to liten to someone talk and for me that doesn't work too great... So don't be so hard on yourself maybe its just trying to find something that suites you better and that you actually enjoy.
I am however going to give the shred another go I don't plan to give up that easily on it but I also want to enjoy my workouts because I will be more likely to stick with what I enjoy and what makes me feel good!0 -
Just finished L1D7! I left work early to take the dogs on a walk/jog before I did the shred, we did just over 2.5 miles in just about 40 minutes. Not a fast speed or anything but it was more than a slow walk.
After 7 days I feel it is easier, but some stuff is still hard to do nonstop, but I got through the first round of push ups with no break, which I could not do day 1. Muscles are not nearly as sore so I'm looking forward to level 2 soon. I think my muscles are getting bored.
Buying a bodybugg tonight, excited to see how many calories I really burn all day!0 -
D10 L1 crossed off! Tomorrow I'm going to start L2!!! :bigsmile: I measured today to find 1/2 and inch gone from my waist!! So exciting, but I wish it was coming off my hips!
krystleowen... You much BELIEVE it will get easier!! :happy: It will!!
MissyFit... I don't know how I feel. I'm not really bored, but it's borderline boredom. D2 tomorrow, so that should solve it! CONGRATS on the push ups!!
mccr... Fantastic with the push ups to you also! I haven't even TRIED to attempt them.
denisec... Stick with it, and keep telling yourself that it's only 25 minutes! I got through it at 9:30pm that way! I feel the same way about circuit 1 cardio!!
laura4410... CONGRATS ON COMPLETION!!! :drinker: Tell us all your results tomorrow!0 -
:laugh: I made the mistake of working out before the Shred before too. It was easy last time (after Zumba), but super hard after my walk! :huh: Go figure...L1 D6 completed. OMG that kicked my butt! Probably because I did 30 minutes on the elliptical beforehand.
Suffering!!! :laugh: Hot water bottle on my neck most often. I might have to ice my knee and ankle later... I hurt it yesterday (non-shred related).What are you guys doing for muscle soreness? Massage? Hot bath? Lots of water? or just rest? i need some ideas.0 -
I finished Day 3, Level 1 today. Man, that first circuit is hard! I just hope that each day I can get through it taking fewer and fewer breaks. I can get through the first round of push ups (not real ones) and squat and press, but then when it's time to do push ups again, my shoulders/arms are so sore! Same thing goes for the jumping jacks after that - I feel like I can barely lift my arms above my head! Anyway, the rest of it is somewhat easier, and I made it through without turning off the DVD. I think I might be at a point where I can mute Jillian and play my own music. I think that will be a better motivation.
Does anyone have any suggestions for avoiding stiffness in the thighs? All day today I felt so tight/stiff. I tried walking around a little instead of sitting down right after the workout, but I'm still pretty tight. Maybe it's just inevitable.
I'm looking forward to getting through all 30 days of this. I think it'll really help me out.0 -
Did D7L1 today. It was really tough for some reason-harder than the past couple days! Hopefully just an off day for me. I really like this workout and if I like levels 2 and 3, I think I'll buy her new video that's supposed to come out in March (right?) to do after the shred. I can't do all the push ups in a row, and I do them modified form, but I'm doing the 100 push ups program so I'm trying to get the arm strength in there.
Also I LOVE how short it is! Every day I'm surprised at how fast this thing really goes-after strength #2 you're halfway done! And circuit #1 is definitely the hardest for me, so it's nice to think that.
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Holy cow I am on day one. I have been working out for 2 months and just the jumping jacks in the warm up were hard. I have HRM and it really gets me going fast. It is pretty hard though and i certaintly can't do real push-ups. I don't know if I will ever be able too. i am going to do 30 day along with my other cardio I have always done. I don't know if it will make a big difference, but it sure seems like it should!!0
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Completed D9 L1 of 30DS today and I must say it's still very challenging. I wanted to do 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical afterwards but decided to wait until later because my legs were so sore. Tomorrow is my last day at L1 so I'm going to give it my all before moving on to L2. I watched L2 last night and it looked a little overwhelming but we shall see.
I'm in it to win it ...21 days to go... Here's to DAY 10!0 -
L1 D7 complete. I was so tired and haven't had a rest day in over a week. I was going to do yoga but decided not to. Tomorrow I'm going to do L2.. Its time to test my endurance! I'm pretty excited about it actually. I'm sort of getting bored with L1. I'm to the point where I can repeat everything JM says. LAME! I think i'll wake up at 530 and do 30 minutes of cardio then do L2 when I get home from work. I have a massive headache so i'm going to skip the cardio tonight. I'm not one to make excuses and always push myself but I know when my body needs to rest. Happy shredding to all of you!0
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I am telling you all that despited the fact I have about 5 hours of work staring me in the face right now (at its 830) I am going to carve out 20 min when I get stressed and do it! There I comitted...someone check up on me and make sure I followed through!
Ok so I failed. I was up until 3:30 doing work...ugh. I really need to do it now! So here I go and 3 days off is not a good thing. I really need to stick this out.0 -
Does anyone have any suggestions for avoiding stiffness in the thighs? All day today I felt so tight/stiff. I tried walking around a little instead of sitting down right after the workout, but I'm still pretty tight. Maybe it's just inevitable.
I'm looking forward to getting through all 30 days of this. I think it'll really help me out.
I had HORRIBLE stiffness in the thighs the first two days... it passed by what would have been day 3 (today) had I not decided to do something else because Jillian was sort of boring me.
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I have a confession to make, y'all... I cheated on Jillian Michaels today with Billy Blanks. Yes, my friends.... I went back to my first love. I did the same Tae Bo tape I've had since I was a teenager that I dust off every so often just to see if I can do it yet. And today I could. I did not miss a single rep, I tell you! First time EVER. And I'm afraid Jillian can't take the credit for it, because I'm only 2 days into level 1 of 30DS (today would have been day 3).
But I repeat. I did the WHOLE THING. My HRM yelled at me a couple of times for having my heart rate too high (I maxed out at 165, I'm not supposed to go over 163, apparently) but I felt okay so I kept going. So yes, anyway, go me!
I might get back to Jillian tomorrow. If I feel like it. Or I might do Zumba.... ; )0 -
I think I will TRY and commit to it!! I know she sure kicks my butt even on level one...only bout 5 minutes into it. BUT....If I stick with it, one day the first 5 minutes will feel like nothing...and that would be totally awesome!!0
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yay glad I found this thread! I just bought the video tonight and did the first work out.... I havent worked out in a couple of months so this kicked my butt tonight!0
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Im finished!!! Today was day 30!! I feel great! I will weigh and measure myself in the morning and post the final results!! I dont want to stop, so I guess my goal now is another 30 days, mixing it up with three different workouts. I want to add something else in too, I may try her 6 week 6 pack.
You guys can finish too!! I definitely notice a difference, my body as a whole just feels tighter and stronger!!
Awesome Laura--what are you going to do next??
I'm on level 3 day 4 today and wondering about a new routine. I don't want to do it over again but want to make sure to keep the strength gained. Other Jillian Tapes and mix it up?? Are there any post-shred people w/some advice for after??
Just an FYI....I feel strong now...starting now!! Somewhere in level 3 during the tape Jillian says to the effect of "these are the exercises you have been practicing in level 1 and 2 for you to do here" and it finally clicked how the first 2 really makes you stronger to go into 3. I have not lost any weight (i'm on maintenance so not really losing anymore) and haven't really measured anything but my waist, but I can feel a difference in how my clothing fits. definitely a little looser. love handles are smaller. Bum is tighter. Abs definitely stronger. Waist maybe 1/2 inch smaller.
Good luck with your goals today everyone!0 -
Im finished!!! Today was day 30!! I feel great! I will weigh and measure myself in the morning and post the final results!! I dont want to stop, so I guess my goal now is another 30 days, mixing it up with three different workouts. I want to add something else in too, I may try her 6 week 6 pack.
You guys can finish too!! I definitely notice a difference, my body as a whole just feels tighter and stronger!!
fitness magazine just rated 6/6 as one of its top 10 workout dvd's. Bob's video was on that list too.
Congrats and good luck!!! But your not leaving us are you?????0 -
I have a confession to make, y'all... I cheated on Jillian Michaels today with Billy Blanks. Yes, my friends.... I went back to my first love. I did the same Tae Bo tape I've had since I was a teenager that I dust off every so often just to see if I can do it yet. And today I could. I did not miss a single rep, I tell you! First time EVER. And I'm afraid Jillian can't take the credit for it, because I'm only 2 days into level 1 of 30DS (today would have been day 3).
But I repeat. I did the WHOLE THING. My HRM yelled at me a couple of times for having my heart rate too high (I maxed out at 165, I'm not supposed to go over 163, apparently) but I felt okay so I kept going. So yes, anyway, go me!
I might get back to Jillian tomorrow. If I feel like it. Or I might do Zumba.... ; )
that it so awesome!! kickboxing is hard work. is your Zumba a tape or class?0 -
Ok, do D3L1....For some reason this morning was very difficult! I had a hard time managing my breath (asthma) and every time I tried to do a jumping jack the tendons behind my left knee felt like they were going to snap-I had no leg issues with "jump rope"so I did that instead of jumping jacks. I have yoga tonight so hopefully that will stretch out whatever is going on with the left leg. I am resisting the urge to weigh myself, I am trying to make Sunday morning my weigh in time. I do feel better though, I feel like I am doing something good for myself, and I love getting up early to do this before work-gets me pumped up for the day. Keep up the good work everyone, we can do this!:happy:0
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ok, so I completed D4L1 last night - before midnight. Lil gil went down at 9:30 so I did 45 on the treadclimber and then shred. If I can make it thru C1 I can do the whole thing. but i promise you - the push up are my enemy. I can almost do the entire first set but after the squat press I can barely do the second set. My thighs, actually the back of them, are hurting me today. That and my shoulders.
OH, and remember that cold? Well, I could not shake the cough. Just thought it was part of the cold. Turns out I was having an asthma attack. I had to take two treatments to feel better. Doing better but cold did trigger the asthma. Not going to stop - some reason, during exercise, the coughing stops. Wierd.
Well, going to nap. Lil one and #2 son woke up at 5am. #2 is home sick today. C25k training day for me - do that this afternoon and Shred when lil girl goes to bed tonight. Keep shredding!!!0 -
You guys ROCK! There have been so many posts since I last posted! It's amazing all your hard work!
CeeJay, for stiffness (rather, to combat it) I try to walk briskly on the treadmill after I do shred. On Shred days, I do Shred first, and then usually need to knock out another couple hundred calories to round out my workout. I walk on the treadmill just to loosen up my legs and as a result, I haven't had any stiffness.
As for me, I did L1D4 last night. I was amazed by how quickly it went. Afterwards I went up to see my husband who came hom while I was working out and I was sitting on the couch thinking "man I need to go and work out" before I realized I'd already finished it! It really went quickly. I'm having an easier time with the first set of push ups. I think I missed only one in the first set (these are girly pushups). I did a lot better with the squat presses - those usually get my arms pretty worn out. I can do all the jumping jacks now too (which is a drastic change from just last Thursday night when I started this). I'm always so greatful when I can sit down and do the ab work. And I love it when we get to the punching because that's a workout I can handle too. Jumpropes are still killing my calves. I need to get myself in a rhythm for them so I can learn to knock them out.
My new favorite Jillian quote is when you're doing the second part of abs in the first Circuit. When you're lifting the butt off the floor. She says something to the effect of "you know that pouch YOU GUYS get, well this will work it out." Jillian, I bet if you had a Big Mac just once, you'd be surprised at the pouches you'd develop.
All in all, Shred went really well for me last night. I thought I'd given it a pretty good go. I'm not sore at all today, so maybe I didn't push as hard as I'd like, but my HRM certainly thought so as I'd burned more calories than I did last time I did Shred. I also hopped on the treadmill and wound up running for the longest I've run in years. So I'm feeling pretty good right now.
Keep up the great work everybody!!0 -
Alright, glad I could join this thread. I did the 30 day shred last night, and I LOVED it, yes it was kind of tough. But man it felt good, I know it was working my muscles and I know results will come. I borrowed someone's dvd, but I am going tonight to get my own copy. Everyone has 20 minutes in a day, especially if you have kids is soooo worth it, I had my son do his home work while I was working out.0
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