30 Day Shred - Start: May 9th

Macmommac

Day 3, Level 3 Done!

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Last night was Day 3 Level 1 for me - it's funny how much I hated push-ups before, and now I love the challenge of seeing how many "real" push-ups I can do... I'm up to 3 and my arms are VERY SHAKY... but that's THREE MORE than I used to be able to do!


Me too! I couldn't believe I actually did 3 "real" push ups!

Thanks to everyone posting! You are all an inspiration to me to keep going!

Macmommac

OK that was supposed to be Day 3, level 1!

crazysexykoo

Having done the 30DS twice now...I'm in week 3 of JM's Ripped in 30 but I would love to be included in the next go round. Please feel free to add me. I love Jillian Michael's videos!!

Steph_135

I think about this quote often when Shredding: "Push it to your max, and you'll always get results." - Teresa Tapp

It's a perfect reminder that as long as we are pushing our personal limits, we will always be improving.

As far as stretching goes, I do the cool-down stretches Jillian shows us but I hold each one for 20 seconds before moving on. I also do an additional hamstring stretch (from standing position, bend over and grab ankles/calves) and then stretch out my neck - a problem area for me.

Sassy... I love that hamstring stetch too! Learned it back in my days of Irish dancing. I especially use it after cycling. That feels really good.

My point is that you shouldn't underestimate how strong your body can become, as it may surprise you in a good way. I know mine has!!

Thanks for that Sassy! That's wonderful motivation for me. :flowerforyou:

Steph and Sassy, I'm the exact same way. All I have to work with is 5lb weights, and those lateral raises are killing me. Should I tough it out, or continue what I've been trying, left-right-both-both?

Adelphia... I would push it with the weights as far as you can, then put the weights down and continue to go without the weights. I did that at first too. I remember my goal for L1 the first time was to get through all the bicycle crunches, and by the end, I was! Just work your way up to doing them all with weights. :bigsmile:

Also, my leg started cracking a bit during the last butt kicks. I got a pretty nasty injury on my right leg at a show a few months back, and it's been bothering me on and off since. Is it possible I have an untreated fracture? I'm just worried with the past eating disorder issues, it could lead to some gnarly bone damage. Someone told me it might need amputation if it gets infected. Yikes!!! :explode: I will pee on everything you love, Moshpit Guy!

Adelphia... Hurt yourself in a mosh-pit eh? That sucks. I stand back from those... FAR back. I would go easy on the butt kicks. Do them small, without kicking your butt, or modify it with another low impact move, or (as Jen would say) walking on the spot. You can put a lot of energy into walking on the spot, swinging your arms (while controlling the movement), and burn lots of calories!

(That... was NOT brief.)

:laugh: Neither was my response...

"Workout complete, you are well on the way to being shredded."

"If you got it, flaunt it [gentlemen]. No shame."

fluffyduck... Right on! Way to start it up!

froglegjack... Great job completing D1!

smtraxx... Excellent to hear about your modifications! I agree with what smessom said - 10 days at each level. I wanted to move on after D6, then I missed a day, came back to it, realized I could still improve, and went for the whole 10 days.

Iceskatefanrn... Way to push the push ups! I'm in the same boat. When I started the Shred (Feb 6), I kid you not, I couldn't not do ONE push up. I'm doing another challenge now (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/230996-30-30-30-challenge) where I've chosen to do 30 pushups, squats, and bicycle crunches for 30 days, and I started out only being able to do 5 real push ups, and yesterday I was up to 10! I've added about one every other day. That said, today I could only manage 5 cause the Shred and Zumba got to my arms. :laugh:

CricketKate... I don't make it up to eye level with my 3 lbs either... Work it the best you can!

crazysexykoo... Great job on the Shred x2!! I started Ripped, but didn't like week 2 so much, so I'm giving it break for now. I was thinking to go at it again after this round of the Shred, but not sure yet. :laugh: Lots of time to decide. Keep on Ripping things appart!

Steph_135

I did my D4 L1 today! I might take tomorrow off as a personal day of rest since I have been working out for 10 days in a row now. I firmly believe in listening to your body, and I probably should have rested today, so that's what I'll be doing. Other than that, today was good. Really tiring, and I had a super huge burn compared to the other days, so I know I was working harder to do that same things.

I just found out I'm going to be going away next week from Thursday to Sunday on a road trip, which is gonna be awesome, but it means I'll be missing out on the Shred for longer than I would like to. :frown: So I'm hoping to get in a LOT of walking while I'm gone.

Steph_135

Also, my leg started cracking a bit during the last buttkicks. I got a pretty nasty injury on my right leg at a show a few months back, and it's been bothering me on and off since. Is it possible I have an untreated fracture? I'm just worried with the past eating disorder issues, it could lead to some gnarly bone damage.

PS - I thought of some other things... a) have you been to a doctor? Totally get that checked out b) you might look into taking MSM w/glucosamine and chondroitin as a supplement to help with joint pain. My mom takes it for arthritis, and I take it to ease general pain. The only thing is you have to take it consistently for the benefits, but look into it!

banishthebelly

did level 2 on my day 2. I've gotten through level one before and never progressed beyond, thought I'd see what the other levels are like. HOLY COW is it tough!!!! it's got to be effective, though, right, if one can stick with it....!!! ;-) and I was already feelin' it this morning.... definitely gonna be feeling this tomorrow!
I'm not getting any proper calorie burnage when I post it, what am I doing wrong? I'm dripping sweat, so I know I'm burning something, but I have no idea how much, or little.... what gives? how are you guys posting it? under cardio or strength? circuit training?
never mind... I got it sorted.... sort of.... still don't think the calories burned is all that accurate, but probably close enough....

Steph_135

banishthebelly... I've found that circuit training is on the low side of what you are probably burning, but that's what most people do without a HRM. And L2 is awesome! Congrats for making it so far! I saw the biggest results in L2. You will love it by the end! :bigsmile:

jellyfishjen

Day 5 Level 1 :smokin:

Did not want to get out of bed. Sydney is having a cold snap. But now I am nice and warm, thanks Jillian.

CricketKate

Well done, Jen!

As far as the calorie question goes, I think that most people log it under 20 minutes circuit training. The entire workout from the first arm cross to the last stretch is a little over 26 minutes. If I were to log 26 minutes of circuit training I would get 222 calories. My hrm shows me burning around 210 for the same 26 minutes of level 1. So it is pretty close if you count it as 26 minutes instead of 20. My totals were even closer on the other 2 levels.

jellyfishjen

Well done, Jen!

As far as the calorie question goes, I think that most people log it under 20 minutes circuit training. The entire workout from the first arm cross to the last stretch is a little over 26 minutes. If I were to log 26 minutes of circuit training I would get 222 calories. My hrm shows me burning around 210 for the same 26 minutes of level 1. So it is pretty close if you count it as 26 minutes instead of 20. My totals were even closer on the other 2 levels.

Thanks Kate, and thanks for the HRM comparrison. I don't have a HRM so use MFP calculations. I only log it as 20mins incase MFP over estimate.
Notice you have a trophy. What does D.I.T.R stand for?

syd1980

Day 4 is done level 1...didnt really want to do this after a 16 hour shift . still sore and going back to bed.

wagsgirls

Hey all! can I still join this group or is it too late? I should be getting my dvd this weekend hoping to start in mon!!

hglmin

I plan on starting tomorrow, I have done it a few times before but always gave up cause my legs were killin me, not this time Im gonna kick some butt Good luck to everyone!!

jellyfishjen

syd1980.. Well done for doing it after a long shift. Hope you are having a good sleep.

wagsgirls... welcome

hglmin... also welcome, I know about the sore legs. I notice you have about the same weight to lose as me, well I need to lose more than you, but boy will I be happy even with another 20lbs. But I also notice you are 20 years younger than me, so if I can do it you can. Come on girlie lets do it. OMG I sound like my mum. :laugh:

MoonMyst3

Day 4, Level 1... done! I'm doing 10 days at each level as well.

Also, my leg started cracking a bit during the last butt kicks. I got a pretty nasty injury on my right leg at a show a few months back, and it's been bothering me on and off since. Is it possible I have an untreated fracture? I'm just worried with the past eating disorder issues, it could lead to some gnarly bone damage. Someone told me it might need amputation if it gets infected. Yikes!!! :explode: I will pee on everything you love, Moshpit Guy!

Adelphia... Hurt yourself in a mosh-pit eh? That sucks. I stand back from those... FAR back. I would go easy on the butt kicks. Do them small, without kicking your butt, or modify it with another low impact move, or (as Jen would say) walking on the spot. You can put a lot of energy into walking on the spot, swinging your arms (while controlling the movement), and burn lots of calories!

Agreed... I would do them small (half a butt kick) or do a full butt kick without jumping but shifting from one leg to the other instead. I would get your leg checked out as well - just to be on the safe side.

By this time tomorrow, we'll already be half way done Level 1... keep going!!

smtraxx

D5 of L1 done. I had a sneak peak at L2 oh my oh my I think I need to work a bit harder to get to that. Looks good but.

froglegjack

D2 of L1 done. I did not want to do it yesterday I was glad I did when I finished. I seen the beginning of Lev 2 I gotta work harder to get there too

smessom32

Day 5 Level 1 done

Half way through Level 1 test is keeping it up over the weekend

Steph_135

Awesome job all you fellow Shredders!! :drinker:

Hey all! can I still join this group or is it too late? I should be getting my dvd this weekend hoping to start in mon!!

START NOW!! :bigsmile:

OMG I sound like my mum. :laugh:

:laugh:

jellyfishjen

I have completed my day with a 45minute brisk walk which included up 80 stairs and down the same dam stairs. what goes up must come down. Then I went straight into a 90minute ballet class. Felt good at the time, but now I'm thinking how am I going to get up and face Jillian in the morning.

smesson32 - weekends are a challenge, I will be getting up earlier to fit it in. No sleep ins on the weekend anymore. :sad:

smtraxx and froglegjack- this is my second round of 30 DS. The first time I tried level 2 but found it too hard for me so went back to level 1. I would really like to manage level 2 this time. But am scared.

sassy - I would like to think I could do 10 days at each level. We will see i have to first conquer level 2.

I now have a date with a Radox Bath. :laugh:

Macmommac

Day 4, Level..... 2
Good morning fellow Shredders! Well, I thought to myself last night that I should at attempt level 2. Level 1 is hard and all, I thought, but I want the most for my work out. With that in mind and a smile on my face I innocently started level 2.
If I could have reached the dvd player or even the remote after the first set of ab works I probably would have turned it off then.
When I woke up and peeled myself off my mat, I realized that even though I want to push myself I am a Level 1 person...at least for now. I did however finish level 2, I just don't remember much there towards the end...:laugh:
Good luck to everyone!

Macmommac

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Harkins86

The DVD is coming in the post tomorrow! Good luck everyone!!!

P.S. My name is Steph too!!!

Adelphia

URG YOU GUYS. URG. My knee officially gave out last night, about halfway through the third strength section. Feels like I just strained it, probably didn't stretch enough these past couple nights post-workout. Nursing this (censor)ing thing back to health over the weekend, if that's alright. I'll hop right back in on Monday, I just need a few days off.

Steph, I really should take your advice and see a doctor. This leg is getting ridiculous. :explode:

maryff

Day 4, Level..... 2
Good morning fellow Shredders! Well, I thought to myself last night that I should at attempt level 2. Level 1 is hard and all, I thought, but I want the most for my work out. With that in mind and a smile on my face I innocently started level 2.
If I could have reached the dvd player or even the remote after the first set of ab works I probably would have turned it off then.
When I woke up and peeled myself off my mat, I realized that even though I want to push myself I am a Level 1 person...at least for now. I did however finish level 2, I just don't remember much there towards the end...:laugh:
Good luck to everyone!

:laugh: I thought about trying level 2 because I was a little bored with level 1 (even though it's still kickin my butt). Glad I didn't!! I'll gladly stay with level 1 for five more days.


I finally did my measurements...better late than never:
neck: 13 3/4
arms: 13
chest: 42 3/4
waist: 36
stomach (roll above the waist): 38 1/2
hips: 42 1/2
thighs: 21 1/2
calves: 15

Steph_135

Day 4, Level..... 2
Good morning fellow Shredders! Well, I thought to myself last night that I should at attempt level 2. Level 1 is hard and all, I thought, but I want the most for my work out. With that in mind and a smile on my face I innocently started level 2.
If I could have reached the dvd player or even the remote after the first set of ab works I probably would have turned it off then.
When I woke up and peeled myself off my mat, I realized that even though I want to push myself I am a Level 1 person...at least for now. I did however finish level 2, I just don't remember much there towards the end...:laugh:
Good luck to everyone!

That's awesome. I love your enthusiasm! :laugh: :drinker:

Harkins86... Hey Steph. Also born in '86?

URG YOU GUYS. URG. My knee officially gave out last night, about halfway through the third strength section. Feels like I just strained it, probably didn't stretch enough these past couple nights post-workout. Nursing this (censor)ing thing back to health over the weekend, if that's alright. I'll hop right back in on Monday, I just need a few days off.

Steph, I really should take your advice and see a doctor. This leg is getting ridiculous. :explode:

Adelphia... DON'T DO ONE MORE DAY OF THE SHRED!! Get this thing figured out! You don't wanna stress it any further. You're super young still, and whatever this is, it will heal for sure, but only if you get it checked out now. Get to that doctor, and find out what it is. While you're there, ask if it's ok for you to be doing a workout that is high impact. I'm taking today off, and I'm gonna be missing quite a few days in the future, so by the time we both get back on this thing, we'll both be a little "behind", but that's perfectly fine. Safety first!!! :flowerforyou:

maryff... After Macmommac's experience, I'll bet you're really happy to be sticking with L1. :bigsmile:

matwood74

I found the dvd really HARD today!!! I wanted to start level 2 on the 10th day, but level 1 is
still kicking my butt!!! I really didn't want to do it today, but I did and it still hurts!!!

On I side note...... I never knew jumping jacks would be so hard!!! 30 seconds feels like
an eternity!!!! :noway:

skinnylizzy5

Good Afternoon! Just finish level 2, day 6....that doesn't seem possible that it's been almost 2 weeks since I started shredding?? I am trying to boost up to 5 pound weights on a few of the strength exercises (I've been doing 3 pounds) and to not to do the modified moves on the plank portions. Made it SO much harder!

I agree with those of you who mentioned weekends being the hardest. I find it harder to fit in a workout when there are so many more fun things to do But, I love to eat so the opportunity to eat back my exercise calories is a wonderful motivator!

Have a great weekend everyone and keep up the hard work!

swinginchandra

Hey guys, I'm on Day 7 of level 1! Do you mind if I join you all??

I have one question - I can keep up fine with all of the exercises - even the "hard" versions of them, but I can't do the pushups!! I can do maybe 10 full pushups the first time, then I have to go into the cheat ones. The second round I can only get two or three full pushups. Were you guys able to do the pushups for the full amount of time before you switched to level 2??