30 Day Shred Motivation Thread
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Officially did D1L1 today! Yeah! I don't believe in doing the same exact workout every single day, so I'll probably alternate and do this every other day, with just cardio on the off days. I can't wait to see my new body!0
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First I would like to share that I just joined MFP 11 days ago (Feb 1st) and was so motivated by all of the positive and informative posts everyone shared here. I lost 2 pounds in the 1st 6 days and I know it had a lot to do with the great information/tips, support and encouragement everyone provided on the message boards, blogs, etc. along with the discipline to log everything I ate each and everyday. This site is AWESOME and I'm happy to re-commit myself to a healthier lifestyle.
I saw so many post out there about how great Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred was that I just had to go out and buy it myself ($10 at Target)... I also purchased Shred-It with Weights which I will start in mid March. I logged my food for week 1 on MFP (love having it as an app on my Droid 2) and decided to jumpstart my exercise on week 2 (Feb 8th) starting with 30DS. Today was Day 4 of Level 1 for me and I must say I'm loving the way I feel afterwards. I foolishly tried to use my 8 pound weight the first 3 days and could only use them half way thru the weight lifting exercises but I found my 5 pound weights today (DAY 4) and did a lot better ...I think 3 pound weights are ideal for Level 1. I'd commited to weighing in only on Sunday mornings but I cheated and took a peek today and I'm down a total of 7 pounds ...5 more pounds since my Sunday weigh in... WOW! and I'm sure its partially due to 30DS. I'm definitely breaking a sweat and feeling energized afterwards. Yes I too was very sore on days 1 and 2 however, I know it gets better with each day. Jillian is awesome so fear not what she's trying to help us accomplish. Just have to push ourselves to meet the challenge. My goal is to add 30 additional minutes of cardio (elliptical) in week 3 (Feb 15th) at least 3-4 days but I plan to do the 30 Day Shred for 30 days straight (10 DAYS@L1 10 DAYS@L2 10 DAYS@L3) so Count Me In:happy:
By the way thanks for starting this thread... It always helps having that extra support
. Each of your daily updates for 30 Day Shred have already given me the motivation and encouragement to Keep It Moving ...4 Down... 26 To Go ... Day 5 HERE I COME! 0 -
I have been doing Jillian Micheals 30 Day Shred Video for about 3 weeks now and I just started level 3 about 2 days ago! It's definitely challenging but if you keep yourself motivated and just tell yourself "it's only 20 minutes" you will definitely start seeing results if you stick with it everyday. From doing this video my legs have toned up a lot and my stomach has gotten quite a bit flatter. There are a lot of plank poses throughout each level and while I am good at some of them I definitely still need a little work, and I hardly ever do push ups so doing them has been a challenge but I push myself through. Good Luck! I know you can do it!0
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Did L1D2 tonight. Last night I started Shred after my C25K run. Tonight I did Shred first, then moved on to the elliptical for 30 minutes since it's not a run day. It was MUCH easier having not just ran/walked for 30 minutes. My legs were much less like jello and the video seems so much easier (easier - not easy). I was able to do all the jumping jacks, most of the jump rope. I was able to do a lot more of the pushups. The ab stuff is the easiest for me, right now, which is ironic because that's one of my biggest parts of my body. The lunges (front and side) were much easier not having just run. Not just the muscles. The knee pain I experienced yesterday wasn't there today. I know it's part of C25K but I have committed to that program and I think I need to do it before Shred on run days because otherwise I'm worried I won't make it through the ever-increasing runs I have to do. Either way, tonight was an interesting new perspective on what to expect from Shred. I'm still sore (moreso after I've been sitting still for a while) but it is a good kind of sore.
I won't lie, I'm glad I"m already upstairs and don't have to walk up the stairs again though.0 -
L1 D3 and I feel like everyday I hurt in a new place, be never as bas as the first time I did 30DS like 4 months ago. I really wish my abs hurt more. I am pushing it soooo hard with the ab workouts too. I thought for sure I would be sore this time...maybe there is still too much fat covering my midsection to get in a great crunch??? My husband watches me and spots if my form is not good, but he says I look like they do on the video...my thought: (only not as skinny)
But Day 3 is done, we will see how it goes on the weekend, my hubby is a get up and go kinda guy, so we are rarely home. Well I have a total love-hate relationship with 30DS! So, I am going to go sleep it off. 0 -
L2 D3 for me. I am still really sore. I just keep pushing through. I can keep up with all of the exercises and don't stop. The abs are pretty hard for me. I think I need to incorporate more ab exercises into my routine. Build them up. I don't know if I can stick with L1 for 30 days. Its tough but I don't sweat enough lol. As odd as it sounds I feel like I have done more when i sweat. That's probably why I do cardio everyday along with this program. I might skip to L2 and see if I can work up more of a sweat!0
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I'm totally DONE with the Shred! I lost 16 lbs! Woo!!0
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ok so just finished day 5.-L1
i have a lil bit more stamina but not much. the 1st circuit cardio kills me. and i still do the girl push ups- what helps me, is since i cant do 30 seconds non stop of the push ups..i take a second. if i miss 2..i do those 2 before i move on to cardio..so im still doing the same amount the girls are in the video.
and no cool down- i do crunches cause thats a problem area for me.
my bf says he wonders if its gonna work for me cause when im done, i dont sweat and besides from my inner arms, im not sore. i hope its not true. i NEVER sweat..ever. if im hot or workibg out- i get a lil sticky on my forhead..thats it. so i dont think it has anything to do with the dvd. and the arm strength is still hard and i still find the dvd challenging so i would think it has to be doing something for me. we shall see.. im 5 days away from taking my weight and meaurements again. i hope i see some sort of change.
what sucks is that last night i made a tattoo appoitment and he has barely ANY openings and my appoitment is on feb 24. ill be getting a tattoo on my inner arm 3 days before i finish circuit two....so im gonna have no choice but to take a few days of a break, which sucks...cause i dont wanna spoil seeing results because i had to stop for 4-5 days. then finish2, then go on to 3.
i think ill def run on the treadmill so im still doing something...but i cant mess with my arm for a few days0 -
I'm ordering it today!! I'll definitely need some support though :ohwell:0
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Just completed L1D1 of 30 Day shred. I think I will like it, probably will be sore later today though. I had a tough time with the push ups, but keeping at it!0
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Just completed L1D1 of 30 Day shred. I think I will like it, probably will be sore later today though. I had a tough time with the push ups, but keeping at it!
You'll be way more sore tomorrow! The first day I did L1D1 i was disappointed i wasn't sore enough. I got my wish the next morning. It should be illegal to be that sore! But girl! No matter how sore you are. Stretch reeeal good and keep going with your levels and days. It does get easier! Welcome to the jm30ds family!!0 -
D3L1 done!!!!! :bigsmile: I used 5 lb. weights today for all of the exercises except for anterior raises with a side lunge. I definitely worked up more of a sweat! Tomorrow will be my off day.
Keep on shredding ladies!!!!! :happy:0 -
I haven't gotten it yet, but once I do I'll be joining in.0
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D3L1 done!!!!! :bigsmile: I used 5 lb. weights today for all of the exercises except for anterior raises with a side lunge. I definitely worked up more of a sweat! Tomorrow will be my off day.
Keep on shredding ladies!!!!! :happy:
Did you use 3 pounders when you started? I'm debating moving up to the 5 since the 3's seem too light at some points.0 -
Did you use 3 pounders when you started? I'm debating moving up to the 5 since the 3's seem too light at some points.
Yes, I started out using 3 lb. weights for everything, but it was too easy. Using 5's really helped to kick the arm part of the workout up a notch.0 -
Did you use 3 pounders when you started? I'm debating moving up to the 5 since the 3's seem too light at some points.
Yes, I started out using 3 lb. weights for everything, but it was too easy. Using 5's really helped to kick the arm part of the workout up a notch.
Thanks, I will suck it up and start on the 5 pounders tomorrow. I'm a new believer in starting new things the same day but I have a long event to photograph this evening and I SOOO do not need shakey arms. haha!0 -
I have done Shred before and lost about 9 lbs in 2 months doing it (not everyday). Now I am back at it again.... I have decided to spread it out and do each level for 3 weeks each.... I am 2 weeks in to level 1 and I have lost 3 lbs in the past 2 weeks! I can definitely feel my calves, thighs and abs toning up and my shoulders burn!!! I wear a HRM when I workout and I range any where from 250-300 cals in 27 minutes! I started out with 3 lb weights but I have back issues and thought it was just a little too tough.... I am using 2 lb weights now and they are just right for me (I am 5'2")...0
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L1D6 Done!! I found today was harder to do than any other day so far. Maybe because my hubs was home? Maybe because I had a later lunch? Idk. But I did it! It is dunno for today-o! I was NOT going to skip a day. That would only make the 30 day shred into something longer than 30 days because I didn't do something.
grrr...anyhoo....how have ya'll been doing with your workouts?0 -
L1D3 done. I think it is getting easier. I did Shred before my regularly scheduled run and I couldn't really run afterwards. I did walk at 3.0 for 64 minutes, but running wasn't going to happen.
The shred is getting easier, for me. I can't do all the pushups, and some of the cardio requires a break for me (those pesky jump ropes!). I'm really getting stronger in my arms. Even after only 3 days I can feel it. I think I've convinced myself I see a change, but then, I've been known to see what I want. But I'm definitely able to do more of the arm work. The only one still giving me trouble is the arms during the side lunge. That's tough to do for 30 seconds.
I'm getting sick of JM, but I'll live. It makes me chuckle a little in the beginning when she says "Now you might not be as [strong or flexible, I can't remember] as these girls..." then there's a really long awkward pause before she says "but...". Makes me laugh because it's not very encouraging and typical of how I've always seen her. But still, I'm doing it. She might not be my favorite person but she does seem to know her stuff, so I'll give her that.
You guys are doing really great. I love reading through your posts. It's really helpful to know others are struggling in the same areas and/or hearing about how everyone has gotten through despite it being hard. I LOVE hearing from those who have completed it and hearing their results so I can imagine what mine will be. That helps push me through, knowing how effective this can be.
Have a good night ya'll! See ya back here tomorrow!0 -
D3L1 complete. I am being picked up at 8am tomorrow so I have set my alarm for 6.30am to do the shred before I get ready. Not going to phone it in!!
Going to do L2 tomorrow!
Your posts are inspiring me and it keeps me in check to post on here. Thanks for starting this post!0 -
Started my second round of the 30 day shred today. So this is Round 2 Day 1 of Level 3 for me.
I am really finding that I can follow Natalie more and more. So that keeps me pumped. I will be able to do this whole dvd someday without modifying anything.
I feel a little bit sorry for Anita, Jillian doesn't go on and on about her fab body like she does Natalies. Anita looks like a whipped puppy sometimes to me of course that could be the hallucinations I have when I am doing the ab scissors and my lungs are screaming for air.0 -
had a rest today as had to time to do the shred! will start level 1 day 9 tomorrow! or maybe even move up to level 2!0
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So I read this thread earlier today and felt <i>obligated<i> to do the shred today :ohwell: . I wasn't going to since I had walked earlier in the day, but after reading everyone's updates, I felt I should give it a go.
We'll I'm still a bit sore from yesterday's 20 minute C25K run, so when I started (and at several other times during the workout) I thought about quitting. I pushed through, and am here to boast about it! :bigsmile:
Tomorrow is supposed to be my rest day, but who knows? Maybe if I check back in on this thread I may do it tomorrow too!
Thanks for being such a good example!0 -
So I read this thread earlier today and felt *obligated* to do the shred today :ohwell: . I wasn't going to since I had walked earlier in the day, but after reading everyone's updates, I felt I should give it a go.
We'll I'm still a bit sore from yesterday's 20 minute C25K run, so when I started (and at several other times during the workout) I thought about quitting. I pushed through, and am here to boast about it! :bigsmile:
Tomorrow is supposed to be my rest day, but who knows? Maybe if I check back in on this thread I may do it tomorrow too! I think tomorrow will technically be my 10th day on level 1 (I've been alternating w/ C25K), but I've been hanging out with Anita this whole time, so I'm gonna stick with it a while longer - at least until I can do proper push-ups.
Thanks for being such a good example!0 -
I've just finished my 30 days. I have only lost 3 pounds but feel the best I have in my body for a long time.
I found that it wasn't enough alone so I have been doing either 2 workouts or one of her other DVD's.
I just feel so great. I have dropped a dress size.
Thanks for getting me doing these DVD's everyone on MFP.
I still can't do all the hard moves but maybe next time. I can now do push ups and at the beginning I couldn't even do girly push ups.0 -
I just bought the DVD today and plan on starting tonight... wish me luck!0
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Just got my DVD today! Looking forward to starting the plan tomorrow. I have lost about 16 lbs. since January 1st...and have a bunch to go! I've been doing mostly elliptical/bike/treadmill workouts and am looking to change it up a little. Good luck everyone!0
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Ok, I just finished level one day 3...and I have to admit I REALLY did not want to do it. Every muscle in my body feels sore from the first 2 days. I just took the dogs on a 3 mile hike and was feeling exhausted and way too sore. But I decided to go ahead and try to do day 3. And I made it through! Glad I decided to go ahead and do it. I know its good for me and will help me feel better.
Tomorrow may have to be a resting day for me. I don't want to over do it. Last time I tried to get in shape, I got a real bad injury in my back and it kept me from doing a lot of exercises.
Feel like this may really help me to stay motivated. Hope everyone is having a good weekend!0 -
Checking in. Did L1D2! First circuit is the hardest for me. The jumping jacks/jump rope combo kills me! The second one is easier. I can actually do heavier weights for that one. The third is right in the middle. I'm really enjoying the burn.0
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Completed L1D2 today...was so sore from yesterday but pushing through the pain! Question- are most people doing it 30 days in a row, or spreading it out? Wondering what would be best. 0
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