~ 30 Day Shred ~

MaryTheIceCube

Tomorrow morning, I'm starting on my second round of Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred. Ten consecutive days per level, with measurements, weight and before/after photos.

Anyone care to join me? Would love the company -- whether you've done it before or this would be your first time -- the mutual support would be great!

agdeierl

I don't understand why this dvd is marketed to do every day. Aren't you supposed to have a day of rest between workouts with weights?

lobster888

I will join you! I have done it before - last summer. i have been doing the power 90 tapes - complete two rounds. Going back to the 30 day shed will be a good change. Tomorrow it is!!!

Vanishing_Gordies

I'm on level 2 right now. It can be done every day because it's no more than 5lb weights...at your discretion. It's only a 25 minute workout. Just make sure you stretch afterward, plenty of water, plenty of rest.

BlueEyedMomma88

I don't understand why this dvd is marketed to do every day. Aren't you supposed to have a day of rest between workouts with weights?

I totally understand what u r saying.. I tried doing it for the full 30 days and ended up quitting on like day 5 or 6.. My body needed a rest.. Now I just use it to switch up my routines every once in awhile..

Good luck tho CHANDRA!! Uve done it before Im sure u can do it again :happy:

Chrizzle21

I think I'm going to order this thing...everyone is talking about it!

xLaurenex

I hope to have this by tomorrow, if I do, then I will defo join you.
:-)

MaryTheIceCube

I'm on level 2 right now. It can be done every day because it's no more than 5lb weights...at your discretion. It's only a 25 minute workout. Just make sure you stretch afterward, plenty of water, plenty of rest.

Exactly!

MaryTheIceCube

Good luck tho CHANDRA!! Uve done it before Im sure u can do it again :happy:

Thank you!!

MaryTheIceCube

Great!! So happy to have you all on board with this... I'm excited to get this going again!

Let's just meet up here occasionally -- daily or however it works out for us all -- let everyone know how we're doing and all that... it'll be fun!

izzys1mom

I'm in.....just did day 1 level 1 this morning
Question: for those of us that are bigger....does anyone have a hard time with boobs & stomach pain from jumping jacks and jump rope?? It feels like someone is trying to pull mine off!

FierceFeline

There's no time like the present! Count me in. I've been wanting to start up the 30 Day Shred for a while now and tomorrow is a good time as any

MaryTheIceCube

Awesome! The more the merrier!! :-D

Sarahclarke82

I'm doing day 3 of level1 tomorrow so I'm in too!

horseryder77

I just finished D4L1 of the shred, but I'd still love the support
And I think I'm going to take a day off every 6-7 days... it is important for your body mentally/physically to at least get one rest day to recuperate.
Good luck everyone

sherip22

I don't understand why this dvd is marketed to do every day. Aren't you supposed to have a day of rest between workouts with weights?

In Jillian's new DVD, Ripped in 30, she specifically says at the beginning of the DVD that you are supposed to do each level for 1 week, but to make sure you take a day of rest every week. She says to do the DVD 5-6 days per week. I wonder if we are supposed to be taking a rest day in the shred too, but she just never states it in that DVD. I like the Ripped in 30 much better than the 30 Day Shred.

ang2803

I am doing the running then I do the strength training from her videos after so I am kind of doing it with you lol You will do great like you always do hun!

MaryTheIceCube

Welcome to everyone!! Can't wait to get this started!

sherip22 -- I'm intrigued about Ripped in 30 now. May have to give this a try after this round of the Shred. Thanks!

ang -- Thank you!! I'm keeping up with my running also... gotta be prepared for these running events this summer!

lobster888

Good Morning all,

Day 1 - level one 30 day shred - check

It felt good to do the shred. Forgot how much I love/hate Julian!!!

Hope everyone else did good!!!

Project_Jo

Oh, this is perfect! I just bought 30DS earlier this week and was hoping to find a group starting it soon. I may be a little late, but I'd love to join. I'll do Day 1 this evening!

Gemmie28

Hey guys

I ordered this DVD last week and got it in the post today!
So I will be starting mine tonight too! x

MaryTheIceCube

WELCOME to everyone who has joined up here. I'm excited to see so many of you journeying through the Shred with me! Please come back often to update us on your progress!

For me... Day 1 Level 1 -- complete!

I went into more detail on this morning's workout, blog-style:
http://todefyego.blogspot.com/2011/03/30-day-shred-round-two-day-1-level-1.html

Best wishes, everyone!!

trinang

Did day 1 Level 1 this morning,Count me in

swanfam4

Question: for those of us that are bigger....does anyone have a hard time with boobs & stomach pain from jumping jacks and jump rope?? It feels like someone is trying to pull mine off!

Totally - I am very large chested and I was doing 1-arm jumping jacks just so I could hold my boobs in. Yesterday I put on my smallest bra, then wrapped a piece of knit fabric (t-shirt fabric) that I had (it's about 8" by 36") around my chest several times really tight. Totally worked! I was able to do all of the cardio because my boobs weren't bouncing all around!

swanfam4

Did Level 1 Day 3...I'm in!

rebecky27

I ordered 30DS last week and it arrived last night. I didn't realize I had to buy hand weights, so I'm hopefully going to get those tonight.

Is it real jump rope or can you fake it with the motions? I don't have enough room in my living room to swing a jump rope around!

Planned a Monday start date, but will jump in as soon as weights are bought!

dustflyin

you don't have to have weights, you can still get a good workout without them until you buy some. i actually cheat sometimes and just do the motions without the weights for some of the exercises. i have an 8 month old to carry around so i don't want to be too weak and risk dropping him. and you don't use an actual jump rope, just go through the motions. go ahead and start, sooner the better =] good luck!

MaryTheIceCube

Yep, you can start out with no weights, no problem. And, no need for a jump rope. Let us know when you start!

Question for everyone: What time of day do you normally Shred?

trinang

I walk my kids to school and when I get back I pop in the DVD around 9am I just started yesterday and I am feeling it today ouch!Hope I can work through the muscle pain so I can keep at it

FierceFeline

my thighs and calves are dying today lol guess that's a good sign!

MaryTheIceCube

Day 2 Level 1, complete! First thing in the morning works for me. Done and outta the way, set for a great day. I'm feelin' yesterday's workout -- just as sore as I remember being after my first Day 1! I'm thinking I ought to rotate between my 3lb and 5lb weights so I don't end up injuring anything. I've used my 5lb weights for these first two days. TOM started, so dealing with muscle pain + cramping today... fun, fun. LoL!

I gotta fit in a short run this evening, most likely on the treadmill. Thinking of doing some yoga to stretch out a bit, too. I need it.

Sending prayers, positive thoughts, healing, safety, love and light to those affected by the earthquake, aftershocks and tsunami warnings this morning...