Starting 30 Day Shred Today!! Who's with me? 5/11/2011

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  • sandralina
    sandralina Posts: 126 Member
    Okay, I have to admit: I skipped day 2. But I had a valid reason (not really)! My boyfriend ended up staying because he didn't have to work AFTER ALL, which meant I didn't have sweaty Jillian time because -- well -- I don't jiggle my bits in front of him. Except sometimes. But those times are different. Kind of.

    However, will be doing it at work today! Would love to double up, but I am in so much pain I can barely move and getting down stairs? Forget about it. The boy has to practically carry me around.

    Also: Boy massaged my legs yesterday to help me out and get the blood moving/grooving/repairing/something and I think I cried. Don't recommend it if you're a pansy like I am. Do recommend if you want to make your significant other feel like a terrible human being, which makes you feel like a terrible human being, which starts the vicious cycle and ends in amazing jiggly-bits time. However, will not guarantee the above outcome.

    Since I had celebratory time with the boy for being home, does that count at least as PART of my exercise toward's Jillian's shred? :p
  • carolinenp
    carolinenp Posts: 125 Member
    Day 3! I'm sore but it seems to get easier!
  • 44isthenew29
    44isthenew29 Posts: 141
    I bought a HRM and used it for the first time last night while doing my JM workout. When you say you were in a fat burn for 15 minutes, do you mean you were in your target heart rate zone? My summary says that of the 25 minutes I was working out, I was 'in zone' for 20 minutes, with avg HR of 125 and max HR of 209. I'm still learning!

    What kind did you buy? I have the Polar FT7 and it breaks it down for cardio/fitness and fat burn. So mine will show how long I was in a cardio mode and how long I was in fat burn mode.

    I bought the Polar FT4 - it was the best I could afford. Mine doesn't break it down as much as yours does - that's cool! Still, I'm very happy with it.
  • 44isthenew29
    44isthenew29 Posts: 141
    Day 2 done! My son is 15 in skinny as a rail but doing it with me and complained this morning! Cracked me up! Having to modify the jumps because of a heel spur but I'm going strong (yes I know it's only day 2 but I have to stay up about it!) . I can barely sit down! :) At least I know that when I'm done (ok after manth 30 days and I'm done) I will have a butt worth looking at! :)

    This is so funny - my 15 year old daughter - also skinny as a rail - decided she wanted to do the JM kettlebell workout after me. The real draw was the heart monitor which I reset with her details. She finished it and worked her *kitten* off. She burned about 35 calories more than me! Does this mean she was working harder or that her heart was working harder and isn't as conditioned as mine? This stuff really fascinates me. Anyway, she just about fell down the stairs afterwards, her legs are like jello - just wait until the morning!

    Thanks everyone for continuing to check in - see you tomorrow!
  • Zaggytiddies
    Zaggytiddies Posts: 326 Member
    Great Job everyone! Anyone else's knees bothering them? This happened last time I did the shred too. I think it's all the lunges. I guess I'm doing them right, I do try to have good form but my knees, especially the right one, feel swollen/inflamed. It's also a little hot to the touch. When I bend it it feels weird too. I cannot kneel or it's painful. My legs hurt anyway but that's muscular. This feels like fluid... Sucks. Anyway, I may take tomorrow off as I'm really busy but the thought of doubling up on Sunday brings a tear to my eye.
  • elksy
    elksy Posts: 45
    I've been hopping through the numerous 30 Day Shred threads, hoping to find one that updates a lot and will hold me accountable. This thread looks active (errr... no pun intended). :) I'm on day three.

    Does anyone else find the stretches really hard? I'm so inflexible that I actually dread the stretching at the end.
  • 44isthenew29
    44isthenew29 Posts: 141
    Great Job everyone! Anyone else's knees bothering them? This happened last time I did the shred too. I think it's all the lunges. I guess I'm doing them right, I do try to have good form but my knees, especially the right one, feel swollen/inflamed. It's also a little hot to the touch. When I bend it it feels weird too. I cannot kneel or it's painful. My legs hurt anyway but that's muscular. This feels like fluid... Sucks. Anyway, I may take tomorrow off as I'm really busy but the thought of doubling up on Sunday brings a tear to my eye.

    My knees have been problematic, off and on, for several years. My right knee, especially. I wear a supportive elastic brace when I work out and that helps. If it hurts a lot afterwards, I ice it for 20 minutes. If you're really bothered by pain, make sure you modify your squats and lunges and don't go so deep into them. You might want to see a physiotherapist? And yeah, a day off sounds like a good idea.

    @elksy, yes this seems to be a pretty active thread - glad you're joining us! I actually love the stretch/cool-down, but I'm not very flexible either. I guess it's just relief that the hard part is over LOL.
  • elksy
    elksy Posts: 45
    @elksy, yes this seems to be a pretty active thread - glad you're joining us! I actually love the stretch/cool-down, but I'm not very flexible either. I guess it's just relief that the hard part is over LOL.
    Haha, I can definitely understand that! Maybe we'll be a little more flexible when the 30 days are over... fingers crossed!

    Finished day three now! I actually managed to do regular pushups for the entire time! Well, okay, by the end of the second set they probably didn't resemble regular pushups at all, but man did they burn.
  • Boo_08
    Boo_08 Posts: 94 Member
    Well day 3 is Down :D I seem to be getting....a little better at it
  • HealthiHannah
    HealthiHannah Posts: 182 Member
    I hope you all had a good day 3, do you all feel like it is getting easier?? I felt like I kept along with them more tonight, still a couple minute breaks here and there, but was able to get right back into it. I gotta say though, those side squats with the weights lifted to your eyes.... are KILLER!!!! My arms seriously wobble for hours after the workout!
  • Zaggytiddies
    Zaggytiddies Posts: 326 Member
    @elksy, yes this seems to be a pretty active thread - glad you're joining us! I actually love the stretch/cool-down, but I'm not very flexible either. I guess it's just relief that the hard part is over LOL.
    Haha, I can definitely understand that! Maybe we'll be a little more flexible when the 30 days are over... fingers crossed!

    Finished day three now! I actually managed to do regular pushups for the entire time! Well, okay, by the end of the second set they probably didn't resemble regular pushups at all, but man did they burn.

    Regular pushups the whole time!! Whoo! Go you!

    And yes Hannah those side lunges with the hands raises kill me too... But it burns sooo good!
  • annetten83
    annetten83 Posts: 20

    Does anyone else find the stretches really hard? I'm so inflexible that I actually dread the stretching at the end.

    OMG, yes! I think its the worst part of the whole video, lol!

    I just finished day 3 today. Im a little sore, but it doesn't seem as brutal as it did yesterday.
  • carolinenp
    carolinenp Posts: 125 Member
    I hope you all had a good day 3, do you all feel like it is getting easier?? I felt like I kept along with them more tonight, still a couple minute breaks here and there, but was able to get right back into it. I gotta say though, those side squats with the weights lifted to your eyes.... are KILLER!!!! My arms seriously wobble for hours after the workout!
    Omg yes! Yesterday when I was doing it, I'm like I hate this part!!
  • ninpiggy
    ninpiggy Posts: 228 Member
    I bought this dvd a month or so ago and have yet to start. I think I'll try it tonight after I get home from work. I'm in.
  • HealthiHannah
    HealthiHannah Posts: 182 Member
    I bought this dvd a month or so ago and have yet to start. I think I'll try it tonight after I get home from work. I'm in.

    Glad you're joining us!
  • kfred08
    kfred08 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm in too :) started on Tuesday and hoping to stick with it for 30 days!!
  • Boo_08
    Boo_08 Posts: 94 Member
    Well Day 4 is down... seems to be getting better and better with each passing day, however when I was doing some of the moves my knee was giving me a bit of trouble so im hopeing tomorrow will be a little better on the knee.
  • carolinenp
    carolinenp Posts: 125 Member
    Finished Day 4 after cleaning. It is getting easier. I don't feel like I'm going to lie anymore. Cant wait to see the outcome. Hope everyone is doing well! Have a fabulous weekend!!
  • nosey_rosey
    nosey_rosey Posts: 380 Member
    I started back yesterday... I will be checking in daily! I need the motivation =)
  • TheCloverFreak
    TheCloverFreak Posts: 49 Member
    Day three complete! I feel really good today!
  • carolinenp
    carolinenp Posts: 125 Member
    I started back yesterday... I will be checking in daily! I need the motivation =)
    Welcome!!
  • caitiecait
    caitiecait Posts: 8 Member
    The push-ups are not kind to old rugby injuries I have, I swear, that's the part I dread each day.
  • rhapsody527
    rhapsody527 Posts: 60
    Finished day 3 last night! I can definitely feel a difference already, I feel a lot stronger now, and am able to keep up with the video for the most part. I totally agree, the side lunges with arm raises are killer!!
  • sandralina
    sandralina Posts: 126 Member
    I've been having problems with ankle pain and almost feeling like it's going to buckle while I do this. Any suggestions? I've been doing it barefoot because it's the only part of me I'm comfortable showing off naked/stinky feet do not appeal to me, but maybe sneakers are what I need. =| Also, doing this in work clothes is more than a little awkward and I really need to bring a set of workout clothes to work.

    The word "work" seems so awkward after overusing/abusing it in a sentence.
  • elksy
    elksy Posts: 45
    I did finish Day 4... I just forgot to post here afterwards, haha. The sets don't seem to take as long anymore.
    OMG, yes! I think its the worst part of the whole video, lol!

    I just finished day 3 today. Im a little sore, but it doesn't seem as brutal as it did yesterday.
    I KNOW! Especially the one where you have to put your arms behind your back... it's just killer.

    @Zaggytiddies: Thanks! :)

    @sandralina: Is there any specific part that hurts your ankles, or is it the whole DVD?
  • Stephinow
    Stephinow Posts: 273
    Hi, all! I just joined myfitnesspal last night and I sure wish I had joined sooner now that I saw this thread! I completed day 28 of the Shred this morning and the weight loss and fitness website I was on all those days really lacked in motivation and activity on their 30DS challenge board. I just wanted to pop in and cheer you all on. JM is a beast, and this has been a real accomplishment for me. Keep going strong!!
  • sandralina
    sandralina Posts: 126 Member
    @sandralina: Is there any specific part that hurts your ankles, or is it the whole DVD?

    The lunges and jumping jacks are where I noticed it the most. Basically anywhere that I have to use my ankles as support, and definitely anything high-impact, so essentially... any time I'm on my feet. Ugh.
  • 44isthenew29
    44isthenew29 Posts: 141
    @sandralina I'm not doing the Shred, I'm doing Ripped in 30 and the kettlebell workout, but I wouldn't recommend doing any high impact movement like jumping jacks without proper footwear. You need support! Definitely invest in some running shoes, and even better if you can wear something that you can move comfortably in i.e. t shirt and shorts.

    Today I did one of the level 2 workouts from JM Ripped in 30 and it was killer but I did it! It felt great.
  • Zaggytiddies
    Zaggytiddies Posts: 326 Member
    Thanks Stephinow!

    Sandralina- What if you wrapped them beforehand?
  • sandralina
    sandralina Posts: 126 Member
    I suddenly had an image of me wrapping my feet in bacon. Pretty sure I've lost my mind.

    Going to try to rummage for my sneakers. I'm always in the house barefoot, so this is going to be interesting tonight. Hmm.
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