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

TakeOne

I didn't check in yesterday. I am still having interent issues (which sucks!). I did L2D3 yesterday and it was a bit better. I still felt like I was gonna die at the end, just less than the first couple days : ) I'm logging it while I can; L2D4 will be done tonight! Have a great weekend ladies : )

gjspiller

hi ladies!!!!!

i haven't been on MFP for a week! (or so). been very depressed and finding it hard to get out of my slump. i think i can finally say that my body is finally not sore and safe to workout. now i have to get my mind to catch up with my body...hee hee.

so i gained weight!!! UGH!!!

keep on trucking, girls! you are an inspiration!!

JoEllen92

Mind if I join ?
I'm only planning on doing it 5 days a week as I usually go up and see my boyfriend at the weekend or if not he comes down her on the days he's not working ,so 5 days is fine for me and I should finish on the day of my friends party.
If I need to I'll double up workouts to.

Just to let you know I've given up weighing myself for lent because I was getting to obsessed with that number on the scale and in my experinces that is never a good thing so I won't be able to join in the weigh in's so is it alright if I post my measurements every monday instead?

rigby724

D9 L2 done! Feeling great!

JoEllen92 - That sounds great, good luck!

gjspiller - Don't feel bad, I've gained 2 lbs this last week. Just keep in mind that you're probably gaining muscle and losing inches. You're doing great considering your accident, just keep it up!

HealthierMamasita

Oh wow! You guys are awesome!

I will be getting back into my 30DS once I feel better. I've been slacking for about 2 weeks and enough is enough!

Keep it up ladies!!!

TakeOne

JoEllen ~ Welcome! Don't worry about posting your weight. I am just planning to do before and after measurements and/or pictures (have to see how the after pics. turn out first..lol). Everyone is going at their own pace, so you will be just fine :flowerforyou:

gjspiller ~ Hey lady, I am sorry to hear about the runt. Stay focused on today and don't stress about yesterday. Just remember, we are all hear because of YOU starting this thread. I wouldn't be here without ya!

TakeOne

Where is everyone??

So I am over half way done :bigsmile: L2D6 Done!! I am considering staying at L2 for a little while longer than the 4 days I have left though. This level is still pretty intense..so I'll peak at L3 after I technically finish L2...but I might continue with L2 for an extra 3-5 days.

How is it going for everyone else? Anyone have a fav or least fav move? My least fav is the plank jack. They are tough man!

gjspiller

i'm back! after 2 weeks of absolutely no workouts! it was a struggle to start, but after 10 min. into it, i was already feeling good. i did L2 (D6) and i like this level compare to L1. the only exercise i semi-hate is the plank twists. i thought at first i hated the plank jacks, like TakeOne mentioned, but after i saw the plank twists, i tapped out. my lower back is still stiff from the accident, and i was a little scared to do it, so i did another ab exercise, until i loosen up again.

all in all...pretty darn proud of myself. today was the first time officially back in MFP, also. i also stopped tracking my food. but today, i tracked. feeling good again to be part of the group.

so since this is WEIGH IN MONDAY, this is my progress:

gained 3 lbs. since 2 weeks ago (wah), but that's what you get when you don't exercise, and don't track your food (slap my hands).

how is everyone doing??

@TakeOne: You're awesome! Way to go! and thanks for the pep talk. i needed it!

gjspiller

Mind if I join ?
I'm only planning on doing it 5 days a week as I usually go up and see my boyfriend at the weekend or if not he comes down her on the days he's not working ,so 5 days is fine for me and I should finish on the day of my friends party.
If I need to I'll double up workouts to.

Just to let you know I've given up weighing myself for lent because I was getting to obsessed with that number on the scale and in my experinces that is never a good thing so I won't be able to join in the weigh in's so is it alright if I post my measurements every monday instead?

welcome!!

i'm only doing it 5 days a week...i have ADD...besides i like walking, treadmill, and dancing, so...definitely going to change it up.

that's a good thing to give up for lent. i haven't weighed myself for 2 weeks until recently. hahaha...probably because i wasn't doing so well.

welcome to our group!

prila13

i'm back! after 2 weeks of absolutely no workouts! it was a struggle to start, but after 10 min. into it, i was already feeling good. i did L2 (D6) and i like this level compare to L1. the only exercise i semi-hate is the plank twists. i thought at first i hated the plank jacks, like TakeOne mentioned, but after i saw the plank twists, i tapped out. my lower back is still stiff from the accident, and i was a little scared to do it, so i did another ab exercise, until i loosen up again.

all in all...pretty darn proud of myself. today was the first time officially back in MFP, also. i also stopped tracking my food. but today, i tracked. feeling good again to be part of the group.

so since this is WEIGH IN MONDAY, this is my progress:

gained 3 lbs. since 2 weeks ago (wah), but that's what you get when you don't exercise, and don't track your food (slap my hands).

how is everyone doing??

@TakeOne: You're awesome! Way to go! and thanks for the pep talk. i needed it!

It looks as if you and I are getting back into the swing of things at around the same time. However, I'm not released to do 30DS yet. But, I'm ok with it. I'm just glad that I'm released to get back to my daily walks. The weather here is getting so warm and I'm behind on working up stamina for it. I hope we can start a 2nd string of this after this one is finished.

carolinegeorgia

today is my 16th day, gonna give level 3 a go tonight so I don't get bored but finally getting the hang of level 2 ;-)

almondbliss

Sorry...been very busy I did do shred yesterday it was D20 L3

rigby724

Ugh! I've been totally slacking and not even logging my food the past few days, you have all given me th inspiration to get back into the swing of things, thank you!

almondbliss

Today D21 L1 Done!

rigby724

D11 L1 done last night along with a 4 1/2 mile run...yay...I'm back in the swing of things!

gjspiller

@prilla13: yes..i know...i'm still paranoid about popping up and down in between transitions with the circuit training, but i am doing it a little slower than i usually would do it, and that kinda bums me out. definitely will be here awhile.

WAY TO GO EVERYONE! YOU"RE AN INSPIRATION AND A HUGE MOTIVATOR!!! KEEP IT UP!!!

L2, D7...done!!!

rigby724

D12 L2 done last night. I'm really starting to see a big difference in my tummy and arms, they're really toning up, I don't think my stomach was even this flat before I had my baby! I can almost do an unmodified push up completely which I never even dreamed of doing before!

TakeOne

Hey Ladies!! I agree with Rigby, I can finally see some results! My arms and legs feel toned and my abs are in what I am referring to as the “developmental stage.” :laugh: LOL!! They’re getting there so to speak. 6-pack by Summer!!

Guen ~ Glad to see you’re back in the swing of things :happy: Keep it up!

Rigby724 ~ Way to go! That’s so great about the unmodified push up Don’t you just love those walk out pushups? Ha..the first time I did L2 I was like WTF is that?!? There not too bad now tho.

Almondbliss ~ You ROCK!! Down to the single digits..can’t wait to be that close to 30 days. :bigsmile:

Soo here is my questions ladies… What do you think of L3? How much more difficult is it than L2? I have 2 days left of L2 and I’m doing much better with it, so I want to get people’s opinions of L3 before I decide whether I am moving on or staying with L2 for a few more days.

Keep it up ladies! You're doing GREAT!!

almondbliss

I personally think L3 is the easiest of them all. I found that the only thing that made it a lil harder is adding the weights to the jumping jacks, and punches.

jazzmensa

Hello fellow shredders! I did my first day today. But how many calories do you enter on the diary? What do you call it?:huh:

prila13

I sucessfully finished D1L1 of 30DS less than 10 mins ago.

I'm back in action but I'm going to incorporating 2 rest days in there. LOL Saturday & Sunday will be my rest days. I will still walk one of those days however. I'm giving myself 1 complete rest day of doing no exercising just daily activities that I "have" to do. So, exercise will still be a regular thing for me. I am going to watch my calories more closely now as well. I want to be down to 127.5 (which is my halfway point) by this time in April. I have a trip planned to see my 2nd mom and dad. (He is home on medical leave from being deployed in Afghanistan.)

So, that's roughly 7 lbs to lose in a month. I think I can do it. :laugh:

aholtz1

***Bump*** Want to read it for later

gjspiller

i'm a DORK!!!! i fell down a half flight of stairs last night. just when i was recovering from my last accident!!! but i'm not going to let this stop me from exercising this time. still trying to climb out of the hole as it is!!!!!

@jazzmensa: i enter it in as circuit training.

@TakeOne, rigby, almondbliss: YOU GIRLS ARE AWESOME!!!!

@prilla13: good job!!! can u believe i hurt my back AGAIN?

prila13

i'm a DORK!!!! i fell down a half flight of stairs last night. just when i was recovering from my last accident!!! but i'm not going to let this stop me from exercising this time. still trying to climb out of the hole as it is!!!!!

@jazzmensa: i enter it in as circuit training.

@TakeOne, rigby, almondbliss: YOU GIRLS ARE AWESOME!!!!

@prilla13: good job!!! can u believe i hurt my back AGAIN?

Girl, you need to take it easy. I'm still getting over mine. I have a few pains here and there and I let them tell me when to stop. I don't keep pushing once I get even the slightest bit of pain.

TakeOne

I personally think L3 is the easiest of them all. I found that the only thing that made it a lil harder is adding the weights to the jumping jacks, and punches.

Thanks! Why am I not surprised she added weights to the jumping jacks?? I think I will check it out after these last 2 days of L2. I took yesterday off, so it will prob be Mon. when I try L3. I will let everyone know how it goes!!

prila13

I did D2L1 today.I know my proposed plan was to take 2 days off from 30DS but since it stormed last night and it continues to rain here, my walking day was cut out so I decided to sub the 30DS for my exercise today. Boy do I feel it. But, if this rain does subside, the hunny and I will go walking for at least 15 minutes. So, I'll have extra exercise and then I'll take tomorrow off completely.

I just have one quick question.. what lb weights do you guys use for L1? I'm a wimp, I use 1 lb weights for level 1. For starters, they are the only weights I have (no job = no money to buy new ones) and my arms are sore from just using them.

My 1 lb weights started off as my walking weights just to add a little resistance to my walk. But, I find they work wonders for other things as well. It's amazing what just 1 lb in each hand can do.

almondbliss

D22 L1 Done!
I had missed two days trying to get my lil girls Birthday together.

Cuddles2523

I use 3 lb weights...my arms were very sore at first but then they got used to it i guess lol

carolinegeorgia

L2D10 done, 10 days of L3 to go, bye bye planks ;-)

prila13

I've lost 1 pound! I want to say it's because I did JM 30DS this week. It seems that's the only time I lose any amount of weight. I've also dropped 0.5 in. Just wanted to share that with you all! (I really do honestly think it's because of JM30DS)