Who wants to start 30 day shred with me tomorrow?!?

sinclare

YAY! The timing is perfect and I've never done it.

mrmchap

Sadly I am going to have to start over in a few days or in a week I'm going to keep working out but I threw my hip out of alignment today and I hurt so bad! I can't get into my Chiropractor until Monday and I have a funny feeling it's going to take a few adjustments to get me back in alignment and I know he will not want me doing much until I am back where I need to be. Until then I am going to keep trying to do what I can if it doesn't cause pain.

perktms

Hi All,
I just want to let you know that it IS possible!
I just completed Day 30. I had started this challenge last year, and gave up after Day 7.
It helped me to really want to complete it this time.
And now I am thinking, what now? I'm kind of in a state of disbelief!
Hang in there everyone! You can do it!

ginmo333

Hi All,
I just want to let you know that it IS possible!
I just completed Day 30. I had started this challenge last year, and gave up after Day 7.
It helped me to really want to complete it this time.
And now I am thinking, what now? I'm kind of in a state of disbelief!
Hang in there everyone! You can do it!

AWESOME JOB!!!! What were your results??? we LOVE success stories!

perktms

I didn't lose alot of weight - about three pounds. But I lost five inches on my hips, waist and bust overall.
To be honest, I was expecting more, but that's pretty fast if you think about it.
30 days... not really a long time in the whole span of things. And I wasn't following the 30 Day Shred meal plan.
That may have increased my results.
Overall, I'm pretty pleased - I was able to complete the thirty days, I've seen a definite improvement in my fitness level and my ability to to all the activities, and I lost a bit of weight and some inches.

juliecat1

Weve almost made it a week guys!!!!! Lets keep it up!
How is everyone going to switch levels. Every 10 days? Thats what Im thinking. Im still struggling a little with all of level one so maybe a few more days on it will get me better prepared for level 2.

barbiegirluk

I started from yesterday, did today as well. Can I still join in?

juliecat1

Sure!

Okay so dumb question.... is the actual exercise time just 20 minutes or is it longer? I just noticed someone log it as 27min and checked my video and its about 30min long. She talks a lot in the beginning but not 10min worth. Im only logging it as 20 but maybe its longer? haha

perktms

Sure!

Okay so dumb question.... is the actual exercise time just 20 minutes or is it longer? I just noticed someone log it as 27min and checked my video and its about 30min long. She talks a lot in the beginning but not 10min worth. Im only logging it as 20 but maybe its longer? haha

Not a dumb question. She does three six minute circuits, so 18 minutes plus a warm up and cool down. I always logged it as 20 minutes of circuit training general.

NikkiTaber

Well, I took the weekend off of 30ds. I helped my mom move into her new apartment and that was work out enough! I'm going to get back on it tomorrow. I am thinking about switching to level 2 on Wednesday.... Not sure yet though. I guess it depends on how I feel when that time rolls around.

Charice

So I had to take yesterday off. I wasn't planning to, but I ran a 5K in the morning and I completely hit a wall. My body was absolutely screaming for some rest, to the point of me feeling extremely ill. So, I didn't get to 30DS yesterday, but after some rest I jumped on to Day 6 today and felt pretty good. There is still some soreness in some of my muscles, but that is getting better. I am ready to kick out the rest of this thing!

JennWhit10

A sick 9 month old as well as myself in my house.:/ Its been a rough weekend so I didnt get my 30ds in. Looks like Ill be picking up day 4 tonight. This might be rough.!

slow2go

I missed three days so today was day 5. I have been doing Jillian's Ripped in 30. But it has to go back to the Library tomorrow.. I will be doing the 30DS starting Wednesday. I have such a hard time getting it done over the wkends. I am having a hard time making good food choices. I am going to keep trying. On a good note I feel stronger when doing my workout and not sore. I like that!!!

sweetmanjd

I also took day(s) off - Friday due to mental tired and Sunday due to body tired.
BUT WE'RE ALL STILL DOING IT!! Getting right back on that horse tonight.

This week I plan to switch to Level 2 on Thursday.

Anyone want to commit to that too?? I could use the accountability and commiseration:)

NikkiTaber

I plan to take every weekend off of 30DS. Bodies need recovery time at least from the strength training. During the weekends though, I plan on taking my dog for walks, go explore the local parks, dance around like a loon while cleaning my house, etc.

barbiegirluk

Level 1 Day 3. Was much better today, didn't rest as much as first day, I am still sore but it's a happy ache today

juliecat1

I am SO glad to see so many of you back at it!! I didnt take a day off from the shred but I didnt do so hot on eating this weekend. I think we all just need mental/physical breaks sometimes. Listen to your body!

I am back in gear did the shred this morning and just got in from a nice brisk walk and playing at the park. Im feeling ready to try level 2. Im committing to doing it WED but if I feel okay tomorrow - I may just do it then. Yikes!! Level two!!!

shimmerlady

I had done 6 days of it up to yesterday. My kids kept interrupting me on Saturday and Sunday but I still managed to do it, definitely found it easier. I completely forgot about it today and I was half way through a bottle of beer and realised that I had not done it so will have to do extra tomorrow.

I could barely move the first few days but defintiely found day 5&6 so much easier and am so much fighter.

made the fatal mistake of weighing myself and i'm up 2lbs (boo) but I re-measured my waist and I had lost 1 inch already so didn't feel too bad.

Charice

OK, so I wasn't going to measure yet, but I put on some jeans this morning and they weren't nearly as tight as they have been...so I measured just my thighs and I am down 1 inch each! I felt really good about that and I stopped the measuring there, but when I put the belt on I went one hole smaller. I will weigh in on Wednesday then do the "official" measurements next Monday, but I was happy with the "sneak peak".

NikkiTaber

I am SO glad to see so many of you back at it!! I didnt take a day off from the shred but I didnt do so hot on eating this weekend. I think we all just need mental/physical breaks sometimes. Listen to your body!

I am back in gear did the shred this morning and just got in from a nice brisk walk and playing at the park. Im feeling ready to try level 2. Im committing to doing it WED but if I feel okay tomorrow - I may just do it then. Yikes!! Level two!!!

I messed up food wise this weekend too. I am definitely shooting for level 2 on Wednesday but I'm not quite sure I'm ready. I still cant fully do lvl 1 with out stopping. I guess I'll see how I'm feeling come Wednesday

Charice

I was so tired tonight I didn't want to do the Shred. I didn't sleep well and had a long busy day...but I did it anyway! Level 1 Day 7 Complete!! Ha, take that insomnia!!!

sweetmanjd

So Julie inspired me to go ahead and try level 2 this morning...surprise! It's a killer workout! BUT, totally doable! It felt great to mix it up and plank-jacks are my new favorite thing to feel I must conquer. I'll be adding them in to my other workouts for sure.
Of note: I think many people will need to modify at least a couple of the moves...I encourage you to remember it is your workout and your body. But definitely stick with it!

I had to tone down my jumping jacks and pendulum lunges due to some knee pain...so I marched w high knees and did a more controlled, smaller lunge.

LEVEL 2 day 1 complete!!

NikkiTaber

I still find myself stopping 1-2 times per circuit on lvl 1. Anyone else still stopping a lot? I thought I would be doing better by now. I want to go to level 2 tomorrow but I'm not sure I should. I figured I would switch them level 1 became pretty easy. What do you all think?

sweetmanjd

I don't think these workouts ever get "easy". I'd suggest trying level 2 just to mix it up...it didn't feel significantly more intense to me, just different. See what you think...the worst that happens is you go back to 1 for a while.

I have a friend who only ever does level 1 (she does it 3x week now, with a running program) and she is ALWAYS challenged by it and continues to tone and get stronger.

Just keep at it...any way that works for you!

NikkiTaber

I don't think these workouts ever get "easy". I'd suggest trying level 2 just to mix it up...it didn't feel significantly more intense to me, just different. See what you think...the worst that happens is you go back to 1 for a while.

I have a friend who only ever does level 1 (she does it 3x week now, with a running program) and she is ALWAYS challenged by it and continues to tone and get stronger.

Just keep at it...any way that works for you!

Very true! I will try level 2 tomorrow and if it is just too hard, I can always go back to level one for a little bit. I definitely need a change. I am starting to really hate level 1 rofl.

NikkiTaber

I don't think these workouts ever get "easy". I'd suggest trying level 2 just to mix it up...it didn't feel significantly more intense to me, just different. See what you think...the worst that happens is you go back to 1 for a while.

I have a friend who only ever does level 1 (she does it 3x week now, with a running program) and she is ALWAYS challenged by it and continues to tone and get stronger.

Just keep at it...any way that works for you!

Very true! I will try level 2 tomorrow and if it is just too hard, I can always go back to level one for a little bit. I definitely need a change. I am starting to really hate level 1 rofl.

juliecat1

way to go on starting level 2!!

And I agree - I dont think theyll ever get easy so Id go ahead and move on too. Im sort of bored with the same ol routine too so Im looking forward to learning a new one.

Charice

I don't think these workouts ever get "easy". I'd suggest trying level 2 just to mix it up...it didn't feel significantly more intense to me, just different. See what you think...the worst that happens is you go back to 1 for a while.

I have a friend who only ever does level 1 (she does it 3x week now, with a running program) and she is ALWAYS challenged by it and continues to tone and get stronger.

Just keep at it...any way that works for you!

Very true! I will try level 2 tomorrow and if it is just too hard, I can always go back to level one for a little bit. I definitely need a change. I am starting to really hate level 1 rofl.

Let me know how it goes on level 2. I am thinking of switching either Thurs or Fri. I am about like you not feeling that it is easy, stopping for a few seconds a couple of times (second set of "jump rope" is torture!). I will be interested how the change is. Good luck!

sweetmanjd

Hey Charice - I actually do more of a side-to-side jump rope...shifting weight from one foot to the other - not exactly a straight up and down bounce w both legs. Somehow seem easier on the impact for my knees. Check out this video...at about 56 seconds in he hits his stride w the same kind of jump I do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf2igDyHfKg

barbiegirluk

Didn't do 30 day shred yesterday 03/05/2011 - Instead did Zumba for an hour.