Jillian Michael's the 30 day Shred or Ripped in 30 challenge

hello1980

I am a big fan of Jillian Michael's. I have all of her workout DVD's. I love how she has the DVD's that are 25 minutes long but I sweat more than I do on DVD's that are 45 to an hour long. So I was wondering if anyone would want to do a 30 Day Challenge with me. I think this has been done already but I thought I would still ask. What I was thinking and if anyone would like to add to this, please feel free is just post starting weight and/or weight and measurements for your first post. And then workout to either 30 day shred or Ripped in 30 days for 5x a week. Maybe add some walking/elliptical or any kind of Cardio and log it in to the thread each time you complete your day or once a week.

So example for me would be:

April 20, 2011
Ripped in 30 - Level 2
30 minutes elliptical

Then after 15 days post your midway weight and/or measurements to show everyone how far we all come.

After the 30 day's then we will post our final numbers. So if anyone is interest just start posting. And good luck to everyone. I just thought this would be a good idea because it makes you accountable to post your workouts so that makes you want to work out. :flowerforyou:

I was thinking we should start on May 1, 2011 since it's a new week and a new month. Put feel free to suggest a different time.

hungrymarathongirl

I am already doing Ripped in 30 and would welcome the challenge. I only need to lose a few more pounds but I would like to see if my measurements change at all. Count me in!

carolina2768

i will do it with you! i just started the 30ds on monday and am on level one. i supplement it with running because i am training for a 10k! let me know

katnotfat

Hello! I would love to join this challenge... as soon as my DVD arrives in the mail. I just ordered it yesterday. My best friends wedding is in 31 days... I hope it arrives quickly! :-P

hello1980

Awesome and welcome. I also have been doing the Ripped in 30 which I love.

sheenmarie3

I will join I keep starting the 30 day shred and then quitting...I've gotton up to Day 10 on level 1 and stopped..lame...so I will try to keep it going this time

tladame

I'm also waiting for my 30-day shred DVD to arrive. This would be good motivation though!

hello1980

Also we can start anytime you all would like. Also to Katnotfat, the DVD's awesome and I know you will look amazing on your BFF's wedding day after the DVD. I have more tone in my abs, legs, and arms because of it. On 30 day shred I still have problems with level 3 but 1 and 2 get easier with time. Ripped in 30 days I've only have down (she lables them weeks) and I've only done Week 1 and 2 which are awesome. I just love how it is only 25 minutes a day and you can feel it working.

Well awesome, I'm so glad everyone wants to do this. If anyone who has already started want to start today feel free. I will post mine later on today also.

Good luck to everyone.

Iorns78

I did the 30 day Shred last year, I would love to join and start it again...more accountable goes a long way for me!! Let us know the start day you have chosen! Thanks and great idea!!

katnotfat

Thanks for the encouragement Hello1980, you're so sweet! I've been doing body pump class Tuesday, Zumba wednesday, and Body Pump again on Thursdays. I could use a revving up! I've started to notice the muscles (hells ya!) but I haven't really lost anything scale wise. Think I need to step it up! Anndd this seems like a great way to start! Go us!!

AussieLaurelle

Count me in ! Im just looking to shred the lat 10 pounds or so that refuse to drop ( hence the joining of MFP) and the shred sounds like a perfect way to go about it.

Feel free to add me as a friend too

brewer313

Hello everyone... Im new to myfitnesspal and would like to join in with you on this challenge. Im getting married in December and have a long way to go on size. I am starting at 180 and need to be 135. Really need the support.

IamOnMywayNow

I am thinking about ordering one of these but which one is better? 30 day shred or ripped in 30?

hello1980

To RJB0802 I personally like the Ripped in 30 day's because it has 4 levels and the 30 day shred only has 3 levels. They are both really good and effective (if you can keep it up for the whole 30 days unlike me I've failed so that's why I thought this challenge would be great so I will HAVE to complete it now) there's no turning back. So whichever one you choice it will get the job done. Oh and Ripped in 30 is kind of hard to find in stores, I had to order mine from Wal-mart and had them site to store delivery and 30 day shred you can usually find in stores. GOOD LUCK.

IamOnMywayNow

To RJB0802 I personally like the Ripped in 30 day's because it has 4 levels and the 30 day shred only has 3 levels. They are both really good and effective (if you can keep it up for the whole 30 days unlike me I've failed so that's why I thought this challenge would be great so I will HAVE to complete it now) there's no turning back. So whichever one you choice it will get the job done. Oh and Ripped in 30 is kind of hard to find in stores, I had to order mine from Wal-mart and had them site to store delivery and 30 day shred you can usually find in stores. GOOD LUCK.

Thank you!

isktaine

Count me in, sounds awesome! I've got my DVD and not started it yet, bit apprehensive so I think having some people to do it with would be great I may start 25th April rather than May 1st but I'll just start posting May 1st if thats what everyone else is doing.

hello1980

isktaine - you can start posting that day. I think anyone who wants to get started now, that would be just as great. I am going to start posting mine tomorrow. Oh and welcome to the challenge. I'm excited to see everyone who wants to join. It makes me look forward to seeing everyones results. Good luck.

lauren807

Hello everyone! I am on Day #27 of 30 DS and am planning on moving onto Ripped in 30 this weekend once I am done. Does anyone have suggestions for extra cardio? I unfortunately have 30-40 pounds to lose. I definitely got more toned doing the 30DS, but I do still have some extra fat to lose. Should I focus more on the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Slim down routine until I lose some more weight, then move onto Ripped in 30? Any suggestions? I need to get down some more weight in the next few months so I my husband and I can start TTC. Help please!

jilaneeaf

I would love to do the 30 Day Shred!!! Count me in!!!

aliciadpo

I didn't read the whole blog but have a QUESTION: How many calories do you think are burned by doing Level 1 of 30DS??

hello1980

@ lauren807 - I have been doing the Ripped in 30 and I have also been going on the elliptical/treadmill/walking outside for at least 30 minutes a day 3x a week for extra. I think that the DVD is an excellent source to get you started but for me the extra cardio I do outside the home keeps me from getting bored. I know trying to get to a machine is hard to do so I would suggest at least maybe walking for 30 minutes at least 3x a week around your block and/or park on top of 5x a week of Jillian and I think you would find it more beneficial. I

@aliciadp - I have been looking everywhere on the web to find this answer out with no luck. But I'm guessing if you give it 100% and you are sweating the whole time from start to finish I'm sure it has to be at least 100 calories depending on your body size. (This is just a guess thou. I will keep on searching for this answer and keep you posted.

I hope this helped.

MrsDowns22

April 20, 2011
Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred Level 1
Walking-50 mins
Stationary Bike 20 mins

Starting Weight 213

Oh I thought we were starting now lol...it's cool though I can just start again on May 1st

hello1980

@ MrsDowns22 - that's awesome, you did a lot today. And you can start today, I'm going to post mine later. Keep up the good work.

aliciadpo

hello1980 -
what i just did was look up 20 minutes of weight training = 64 cals and 15 minutes of general aerobic exercise = 105 which all together equal 169 cals burned. I actually think this could be close because the 30DS (although a lot of strength training) has a moderate amount of aerobic activity
what do you think?

hello1980

@ aliciadpo -- I would agree that sounds right to me. I never thought to calculate it like that. That's awesome. Thanks for posting that because in the exercise part on this website I was just putting in 100 cal since you have to add what you think you are burning. Thanks.

sdgirl22

Totally down for this! i finished 30ds last month and loved it. I bought ripped in 30 last week but i've been struggling with my motivation... posting daily will be awesome.


About the calories burned, I always enter mine as circuit training. It shows that I burn about 200 calories. The problem is that it's doesn't account for the additional calories as you move up the levels.

I'm going to start the challenge now, but i'll start posting on may 1st with everyone else.:happy:

MrsDowns22

Aww thanks babe! We've totally got this I have like 40lbs I wanna lose over the next 4 months or so. So, I am working really hard it's nice to have motivation and encouragement on the boards

Aww dang it...I responded to the wrong person lol.

carmenvo

I'm in week 3 of Ripped in 30. Week one and two were duable, but week 3 is REALLY hard! I'll not be able to finish this one in one week I think. What should I do next month? Just combine my running exercises with ripped or start the 30 day shred? What would be the most effective?

hello1980

@ carmenvo - I would suggust the 30 day shred and running at least 3x a week for next month or just mix it up with the Ripped in 30 and 30 day shred plus the extra cardio. I know that the extra cardio has helped me lose the weight faster then just doing the DVD'S. Good luck.

carmenvo

Ok, since weather is getting better, I'll combine it with jogging I think. So running three times a week and every day the ripped in 30 it will be. Thanks!

shreddingit

I started monday doing a 2 level a day challenge, im on day 3 tonight...
No weight loss wishing just keeping active