30 Day Shred - Start: May 9th

Steph_135

Starting a new group for a few oldies, and any newbies who want to join with us!!

We're starting Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred on Monday May 9th (tomorrow).

Whether it takes you 30 days, or 40, or 50, we are committed to get 'er done! JOIN US! The most fun you'll have in a DVD. :bigsmile:

Let's track measurements again! I haven't checked mine in a while.

EmmaShorter

I will be on day 8 tomorrow but I am happy to join in the fun! Am hoping I get as good results as the other people on here have done!

Steph_135

I will be on day 8 tomorrow but I am happy to join in the fun! Am hoping I get as good results as the other people on here have done!

Great to have you with us! You're doing awesome!

Jasmine951624

What is this?

CricketKate

Thanks, Steph! I'm excited to get going again!

CassieH818

:grumble: I wish I could find my darn DVD

I'll keep looking today!

smessom32

I am hoping to give this a go starting tomorrow.
The only chance I will get is to do is to get up early before the kids get out of bed.
Not sure if I will keep it up everyday. But I gave a new found energy after losing weight and fancy another challenge.
So alarm is set for 6am and we will see how it goes.
Never done an exercise DVD before by the way...

shreddingit

oh i started on the 30th this my 3rd round, ...today is Day 8 ... here are my starting stats:
4/30 = 124.2
Arms: 10in
Under Bust: 30in
Waist: 27in
Hips/Butt: 36in
upper Thighs: 21in

VanesMarie88

I just got my DVD today. I'm so excited to try it that I may just have to start a day early, but I'm sooo in

maryff

This is just what I needed. I keep telling myself every morning to pull out that DVD. Now I make actually do it!!

smessom32

Worried about starting now as First thing in the morning is my only chance to get this done.

Not sure If I should be doing it before Breakfast.??

When do you guys do your 30 min workout?

Deeds1024

I'm in...got my DVD this weekend, joined MFP yesterday and so happy to find a group for the 30 Day Shred. Please add me as a MFP friend.

skinnylizzy5

Hey! I'm so happy that I found this thread. I started the 30 day shred last Monday and just tried out phase 2 today - it's going well so far but I'd love to get some extra motivation.

I was at 140.8 pounds on Friday so hopefully I continue to see lots of great results!

jellyfishjen

Thanks Steph, for starting this thread. I'm in again.
Starting weight 98.8kgs. bust 108cm waist 101cm hip 123cm arm 31cm thigh 69cm.

Completed Day 1 Level 1 ..... feeling good, tough, but so great to be doing it again.:flowerforyou:

jellyfishjen

Worried about starting now as First thing in the morning is my only chance to get this done.

Not sure If I should be doing it before Breakfast.??

When do you guys do your 30 min workout?

From my experience, it all depends on how you feel. I generally do the 30 DS in the morning. If I wake hungry well then I have a light breakfast before hand, but if I can I like to do it before breakfast. I also try to drink at least 500ml water afterwards.

kmalex

I would love to join in! Please feel free to add me as a friend!

P.S. How do you log the DVD?

matwood74

I'm in!! I got my DVD this weekend!! I hope and pray it works!!! :bigsmile:

jellyfishjen

What is this?

It's the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred DVD. Jillian Michaels is one of the trainers from the american Biggest Loser. It gives you a great workout and only takes 20mins each day.

MsMe79

I'm in!!

It's the 9th here ins Australia, so shall start tonight

What kind of measurements do you want?

Thin4payton

I would love to join, but I'm coaching an adult co-ed softball team and we have practice that will keep me from doing the shred. Is there any way of counting that since I am doing the running and everything they are doing and do the shred in between?

madyncaden

count me in!!! i need the motivation and accountability!!! lets do this:)

jellyfishjen

I would love to join, but I'm coaching an adult co-ed softball team and we have practice that will keep me from doing the shred. Is there any way of counting that since I am doing the running and everything they are doing and do the shred in between?

We usually just count the days we do the actual shred, hence why sometimes it takes longer than the 30 days. All other exercise is a great extra.

fluffyduck2004

ive just ordered this dvd so hoping amazon will get it to be this week, anyone know does it tell you how many cals you are burning or if theres an entry for it on mfp exercise section?

Steph_135

:grumble: I wish I could find my darn DVD

I'll keep looking today!

Cassie, I thought you DID find it!! :laugh:

smessom32... Totally fine if you're not 30 for 30! It took me 37 or 38 days the first time around, and I know lots of people that have done it every other day! I hope you LOVE this DVD! I've done lots and this is the ONLY one I have stuck with all the way through!

shreddingit... :noway: You are wonderful! :flowerforyou:

VanesMarie... Your DVD arrived RIGHT in time!!

maryff... Get that DVD in that player and get moving!! And keep it out! Haha. Seriously, once you get the momentum going (turn on the DVD player, put on your workout clothes), it keeps on going, and about a 1/4 to 1/2 way in, you will be so glad you started!

Worried about starting now as First thing in the morning is my only chance to get this done.
Not sure If I should be doing it before Breakfast.??
When do you guys do your 30 min workout?

smessom32... It can be a lot of pressure to stick to a time, cause then if it passes, you can see it as "oh man, I've blown it for the day". It's OK if things didn't workout this morning. Try again tomorrow, and fine-tune the details until it works out. Have a little snack before you workout, if you need it for energy in the morning. I always go for bananas, but you could do nuts, or some crackers, or whatever you like that's light on your stomach, but will give you something to keep you going. I Shred, usually between 10am and noon. Is there any way you could work it into your evening? After the kids are in bed?

Steph_135

jellyfishjen... Awesome work! I'm so excited to get started!

CricketKate... You found the page! Awesome!

Deeds1024... Everything is falling into place for you!! This is so meant to be! :happy:

skinnylizzy5... Great to have you with us! You're doing awesome!

kmalex... Most people log it as "circuit training" if you don't have a heart rate monitor.

matwood... Woo!! Get that DVD playing!!

What kind of measurements do you want?

MsMe... Whatever measurements you would like to take to track your progress!! :happy: I measure my arms, waist, hips, thighs, and calves.

Thin4payton... Hey! You can do the running and Shred in between for sure! Just stick to the Shred with you get the chance. I'll give motivation to anyone connected to the Shred who is posting here. :bigsmile: I also agree with what Jen said above. It's fine if you only get to, say D7 of the Shred in 30 days.

madyncaden... GREAT attitude!! :drinker:

ive just ordered this dvd so hoping amazon will get it to be this week, anyone know does it tell you how many cals you are burning or if theres an entry for it on mfp exercise section?

fluffyduck... As I said above, most people track it as "circuit training" if they don't have a heart rate monitor. Come back and join us when you get the DVD! :happy:

skinnylizzy5

I'm so glad that we have this thread to track our inches as well as progress on 30 day shred. It makes me feel good to have some NSV's to focus on!

I just weighed myself (on a Monday...always dangerous!) and wasn't so happy with the results. But, I was thrilled to see that I lost inches and am only a tiny bit sore today even though I did Shred Level 2 for the first time yesterday - that's definitely progress compared to last week

Here are my numbers:

Neck: 12.5
Waist: 28.5
Hips: 37.5
Arms: 11
Thighs: 23
Lower Waist: 33
**I measure my "waist" as my natural waist, around the belly button area, but I measure the "lower waist" as where I put my jeans**

Good luck everyone!!

mollymarshmallow

I just finished Day 3 (at Level 1) of the 30 Day Shred today (and managed to go for a short run afterwards as a "cool down"!). I'm amazed at how sore i am from only a couple days of the workouts!! I know i can thank the squats and pushups for all my soreness. I was totally inspired to go out and buy this DVD when i saw progress photos that a MFP member had posted (we have somewhat similar bodies). I'm tall at 5'9 and have always been a thin girl. . . but over the past few years i've been slowly gaining weight and it's really depressing me. I have a closet full of clothing, specifically pants, that no longer fit me and i'm sick of having to spend money on larger sizes of clothing. I want to be in shape, it's really not about a number on a scale for me. I just want to feel fit and healthy, and firm up all over. I feel discouraged when i get dressed in the morning and i'm ready to like what i see in the mirror.
I've also just completed my first week of logging into My Fitness Pal everyday. I've been having fun logging what i eat and how i exercise, even if some of my friends think it's a bit obsessive. I'm truly shocked by how many calories some of my favorite foods hold. I have definitely noticed that i'm cutting back on cheese, bread and alcohol as a result of having to track my calories.

Starting stats:

height: 5'9
waist: 28"
hips: 34.5"
thighs: 24.5"
arms: 12"

weight: 149
gw: 135

VanesMarie88

Did day 1 yesterday and my ENTIRE body is sore. I'm pretty excited to do day 2 today. This is going to be so much fun!

Adelphia

Can I join? I've been looking for some motivation to try this again. Haven't gotten to Level 3 since... two summers ago...

Ashleypeterson37

I want to join! Should be getting my dvd in the mail either today or tomorrow!

Dtho5159

Today is day 8 for me but Id still love to join!!

My starting weight on 5/2 was 256

I don't have a measure so I couldn't do actual measurements