Starting Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (in 6 weeks)

rigby724

Hola,

Ooooh, I wanna join too, this is my first post and am hoping this will keep me motivated!

Starting Measurements:

Neck: 12.5

Waist: 28

Hips: 40.5

SW: 222
CW: 167
GW: 150

Thanks!

Alycia

partcho

Thank you! I'm going to focus on getting myself more hydrated and give it a try again tomorrow!

glad to hear! let us know how it goes!

almondbliss

@gjspiller: If it's ok with you I would like to wait till TOM leaves to post my weight....I normally gain 3-4lbs when TOM is here. I think I only have 1-3 days left. Are I could post my weight now and again when TOM leaves.

gjspiller

@gjspiller: If it's ok with you I would like to wait till TOM leaves to post my weight....I normally gain 3-4lbs when TOM is here. I think I only have 1-3 days left. Are I could post my weight now and again when TOM leaves.

maybe just post next week at about this time? it'll be more accurate. no prob!

gjspiller

ok hi y'all!!

i usually weigh in on sun. so i'm going to report my progress from yesterday's weigh in.

i GAINED a pound.

but i'm not totally surprised. fri. i went out with the girls for margaritas and then had In N Out double double (the hubby bought it; i was weak and drunk:drinker: and inhaled it). then, sun. i ate "bad" ALL day. this week will be a better week.

i did feel stronger physically this week. after day 3 on the Shred, i was feeling good!!!

today i did L1, D5 so i will be moving on to L2 tomorrow. wish me luck

it's so true though. it does get easier. so you first week-ers HANG IN THERE!!!!! you'll see the light at the end of the tunnel. if you just do 5 pushups one day, strive to do 6 the next. if you do 10 good jumping jacks, do 12 good ones next time. it's the little improvements that will add up. you'll feel strong if you stick to it.

i think maybe next week i'll check my measurements. we'll see....

GOOD JOB to everyone that is sticking to it! believe it or not, you guys motivate me. i push myself, knowing that you are, too, and seeing results. bravo to those that lost weight this week, as well as to the peeps that are facing their challenges. PUSH yourself! (as Jillian, would say).

as i said before, i'm planning to do 3 days, then rest, then 2 days of 30DS. i am also supplementing my 30DS with 20-40 minutes of extra cardio, like Just Dance2, Zumba, and treadmill run/walks. i also do 5k walks with my workmates 1-2xs/week.

i gained weight because i didn't stay within my caloric intake goal. but i will get it...

please make sure you CHECK IN with us weekly (Mondays). it'll help motivate each other. and of course, we can help each other with tips.

PUSH!

guen

almondbliss

@gjspiller: If it's ok with you I would like to wait till TOM leaves to post my weight....I normally gain 3-4lbs when TOM is here. I think I only have 1-3 days left. Are I could post my weight now and again when TOM leaves.

maybe just post next week at about this time? it'll be more accurate. no prob!

Thanks Babes.....I hate Tom....I do know I lost though, cause I was getting ready for church and my size 14's were fitting to loose for me in areas....so I built up the courage to grab a size 12's out the closet, and they fit....a lil tight, but I could sit and breath comfortably.....so I rocked them with a boost of self confidence....I'm curious to see what is my true loss.
Did L2 D7

prila13

I finished L1 of 30DS. It kicks my butt but I'm liking it so far. Tomorrow, I'm going to try to do it with less small breaks. No pain, no gain.. right? Hopefully, after 1 week of doing just L1, I can successfully and proudly report a loss in weight or even in inches.

Good luck everyone!

chrissyb1985

Bump

rblauvelt7

Hi all! I'm really hoping to be able to join this group either tomorrow night or Wednesday morning. I've had a bad knee since high school and I've heard that I'll have to be careful with this program. I have a Dr's appt tomorrow to see if I can get an all clear for my knee and if so, I can't wait to join you all!

gjspiller

@gjspiller: If it's ok with you I would like to wait till TOM leaves to post my weight....I normally gain 3-4lbs when TOM is here. I think I only have 1-3 days left. Are I could post my weight now and again when TOM leaves.

maybe just post next week at about this time? it'll be more accurate. no prob!

Thanks Babes.....I hate Tom....I do know I lost though, cause I was getting ready for church and my size 14's were fitting to loose for me in areas....so I built up the courage to grab a size 12's out the closet, and they fit....a lil tight, but I could sit and breath comfortably.....so I rocked them with a boost of self confidence....I'm curious to see what is my true loss.
Did L2 D7

AWESOME! ROCK it out!

cnjulian

A day late..but after the first 7 days I lost 1 pound. I also lost an inch in both waist and hips!

CW-174
GW-140

gjspiller

A day late..but after the first 7 days I lost 1 pound. I also lost an inch in both waist and hips!

CW-174
GW-140

AWESOME!!!!! good job!!!

sweebum

@gjspiller I ALWAYS gain when starting a new or more intensive program. I'm on D1L2 and I gained like3 lbs before losing it and then another 3.8. Here's a good article on it: http://chalenejohnson.blogspot.com/2009/01/why-do-you-sometimes-gain-weight-when.html

Excerpt: The temporary weight gain explained:
When someone starts a new exercise program, they often experience muscle soreness. The more intense and "unfamiliar" the program, the more intense the muscle soreness. This soreness is most prevalent 24 to 48 hours after each workout. In the first few weeks of a new program, soreness is the body trying to
"protect and defend" the effected or targeted tissue. Exercise physiologists refer to this as delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS.

This type of soreness is thought to be caused by tissue breakdown or microscopic tears in muscle tissue. When this happens the body protects the tissue. The muscle becomes inflamed and slightly swollen with fluid retention. This temporary retention of fluid can result in a 3- to 4-pound weight gain within a few weeks of a new program. Keep in mind that muscle soreness is not necessarily a reflection of how hard you worked. In fact, some people feel no signs of muscle soreness, yet will experience the muscle protection mechanisms of water retention and slight swelling.

Most people are motivated enough to put up with this temporary muscle soreness. Yet, many, especially those who really need immediate weight loss to keep them motivated in those first couple of weeks become discouraged and quit!

As a side note, I hurt today. :frown: My shoes are not holding up to the side lunges/skates and I have shin splints. Boo!! Modify, modify, modify

HealthierMamasita

L1D3- DONE!

TakeOne

My how our group has grown! That's awesome!

Didn't check in yesterday, but I did do L1D6 and felt great afterwords. I did a few extra minutes of that last ab exercise. It kicks my butt, so I figure it must me doing something good? I was planning to do L1D7 tonight, but I pulled something in my back at work today :sad: Not thrilled about this b/c it is going to mess up the schedule I had planned for the Shred. But what can ya do? :ohwell:

Welcome to all the newbies and hello hello to everyone else! Keep it up! Everyone is doing so great :flowerforyou:

TakeOne

ok hi y'all!!

i usually weigh in on sun. so i'm going to report my progress from yesterday's weigh in.

i GAINED a pound.

but i'm not totally surprised. fri. i went out with the girls for margaritas and then had In N Out double double (the hubby bought it; i was weak and drunk:drinker: and inhaled it). then, sun. i ate "bad" ALL day. this week will be a better week.

i did feel stronger physically this week. after day 3 on the Shred, i was feeling good!!!

today i did L1, D5 so i will be moving on to L2 tomorrow. wish me luck

it's so true though. it does get easier. so you first week-ers HANG IN THERE!!!!! you'll see the light at the end of the tunnel. if you just do 5 pushups one day, strive to do 6 the next. if you do 10 good jumping jacks, do 12 good ones next time. it's the little improvements that will add up. you'll feel strong if you stick to it.

i think maybe next week i'll check my measurements. we'll see....

GOOD JOB to everyone that is sticking to it! believe it or not, you guys motivate me. i push myself, knowing that you are, too, and seeing results. bravo to those that lost weight this week, as well as to the peeps that are facing their challenges. PUSH yourself! (as Jillian, would say).

as i said before, i'm planning to do 3 days, then rest, then 2 days of 30DS. i am also supplementing my 30DS with 20-40 minutes of extra cardio, like Just Dance2, Zumba, and treadmill run/walks. i also do 5k walks with my workmates 1-2xs/week.

i gained weight because i didn't stay within my caloric intake goal. but i will get it...

please make sure you CHECK IN with us weekly (Mondays). it'll help motivate each other. and of course, we can help each other with tips.

PUSH!

guen

How are you moving through the levels? Are you doing 10 days of each consecutively or are you skipping around? Just curious...I never really thought about skipping around (even tho I have L1 memorized by now..lol). What about everyone else?

almondbliss

D8 L2 Done!

gjspiller

@gjspiller I ALWAYS gain when starting a new or more intensive program. I'm on D1L2 and I gained like3 lbs before losing it and then another 3.8. Here's a good article on it: http://chalenejohnson.blogspot.com/2009/01/why-do-you-sometimes-gain-weight-when.html

Excerpt: The temporary weight gain explained:
When someone starts a new exercise program, they often experience muscle soreness. The more intense and "unfamiliar" the program, the more intense the muscle soreness. This soreness is most prevalent 24 to 48 hours after each workout. In the first few weeks of a new program, soreness is the body trying to
"protect and defend" the effected or targeted tissue. Exercise physiologists refer to this as delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS.

This type of soreness is thought to be caused by tissue breakdown or microscopic tears in muscle tissue. When this happens the body protects the tissue. The muscle becomes inflamed and slightly swollen with fluid retention. This temporary retention of fluid can result in a 3- to 4-pound weight gain within a few weeks of a new program. Keep in mind that muscle soreness is not necessarily a reflection of how hard you worked. In fact, some people feel no signs of muscle soreness, yet will experience the muscle protection mechanisms of water retention and slight swelling.

Most people are motivated enough to put up with this temporary muscle soreness. Yet, many, especially those who really need immediate weight loss to keep them motivated in those first couple of weeks become discouraged and quit!

As a side note, I hurt today. :frown: My shoes are not holding up to the side lunges/skates and I have shin splints. Boo!! Modify, modify, modify

thanks for the tip (and the link) and the motivation!!!!!

gjspiller

ok..i have sucky news today. i'm so bummed.

i slipped and fell in the shower this morning. i hit my head and back. i just got back from the hospital and they don't think i have a concussion.

so i'll be recovering...hopefully i'll be working on L2 in the next few days.

i'll still be checking in on you guys.

i'll probably do some walking or treadmill...but no hopping or jumping or sharp movements.
:sad:

partcho

oh man, sorry to hear this! Do take it easy on yourself, you're right. Hope you're better soon!!

marianne_s

@gjspiller I ALWAYS gain when starting a new or more intensive program. I'm on D1L2 and I gained like3 lbs before losing it and then another 3.8. Here's a good article on it: http://chalenejohnson.blogspot.com/2009/01/why-do-you-sometimes-gain-weight-when.html

Excerpt: The temporary weight gain explained:
When someone starts a new exercise program, they often experience muscle soreness. The more intense and "unfamiliar" the program, the more intense the muscle soreness. This soreness is most prevalent 24 to 48 hours after each workout. In the first few weeks of a new program, soreness is the body trying to
"protect and defend" the effected or targeted tissue. Exercise physiologists refer to this as delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS.

This type of soreness is thought to be caused by tissue breakdown or microscopic tears in muscle tissue. When this happens the body protects the tissue. The muscle becomes inflamed and slightly swollen with fluid retention. This temporary retention of fluid can result in a 3- to 4-pound weight gain within a few weeks of a new program. Keep in mind that muscle soreness is not necessarily a reflection of how hard you worked. In fact, some people feel no signs of muscle soreness, yet will experience the muscle protection mechanisms of water retention and slight swelling.

Most people are motivated enough to put up with this temporary muscle soreness. Yet, many, especially those who really need immediate weight loss to keep them motivated in those first couple of weeks become discouraged and quit!

Thanks for posting this....

carolinegeorgia

ok..i have sucky news today. i'm so bummed.

i slipped and fell in the shower this morning. i hit my head and back. i just got back from the hospital and they don't think i have a concussion.

so i'll be recovering...hopefully i'll be working on L2 in the next few days.

i'll still be checking in on you guys.

i'll probably do some walking or treadmill...but no hopping or jumping or sharp movements.
:sad:

Hope your ok ;-)

I have done day 3 of level 1 and I ache... it's a good ache though ;-)

almondbliss

D9 L2 Done! And I also found out I'm in better shape than my 6 yr old.

prila13

just checking in to let everyone know i wont be doing 30DS for a few days. i hurt my back somehow. dr. said light duty for a week. as of right now, i can only walk a few paces without having to bend over. but, i will be back when my back is rested and in good shape. good luck to you all and i will be in touch soon!

prila13

ok..i have sucky news today. i'm so bummed.

i slipped and fell in the shower this morning. i hit my head and back. i just got back from the hospital and they don't think i have a concussion.

so i'll be recovering...hopefully i'll be working on L2 in the next few days.

i'll still be checking in on you guys.

i'll probably do some walking or treadmill...but no hopping or jumping or sharp movements.
:sad:

it looks like we are in the same boat! get well soon.

HealthierMamasita

L1D4- DONE!

Eek! Guen! Hope you're feeling better. 30DS will be ready for you when you are ready for it. We will be here too!

TakeOne

Guen!! Oh no! Take it easy the next few days. I hope you are feeling better soon.

HealthierMamasit ~ Nice job!!

Everyone else ~ Keep pushing!! We can all do this together : )

Well I took it easy yesterday b/c of my back. Luckily it felt much better by this afternoon, so I was able to do L1D7 : ) I feel like the next 3 days of L1 are going to be a snoze and I am def ready for L2. Currently this is the only JM DVD I have and I was wondering if you all have any suggestions for a great ab workout?? Doesn't have to be JM. Hopefully the next 2 levels will be different, but right now I just don't feel it in the abs. Does this make sence?? Def feeling it in the arms tho!!! hahaha

sweebum

I took yesterday off due to migraine. Normally I'd take my meds and push through it, but it lasted all day :grumble:

Anyways, today I cheated girls. I did Ripped in 30 for the first time...and I really really really liked it..:indifferent: :embarassed: :bigsmile:

gjspiller

D9 L2 Done! And I also found out I'm in better shape than my 6 yr old.

BRAVO!!!

gjspiller

good job to those that are keeping up with 30 DS!!! (i'm jealous. so jealous)

for those of us that are...injured or not well, don't be discouraged. we'll be back on track in no time. i'm going to try walking on the treadmill tonight. doctor said i don't have a concussion, but i should watch out for symptoms the next few days. i'm such a clumsy DORK! LOL

keep pushing GIRLS!!

guen