6/20 30 Day Shred
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Did day 4 today! I am really not very flexible early in the morning. I can feel and hear all my joints creaking LOL! I am still doing the modified pushups but they actually felt a little bit easier this morning, maybe I will try real pushups tomorrow. I am nervous about the weekend as I always get derailed. My eating becomes terrible and I get very lazy. It is going to rain all weekend so I will probably be stuck in the house with my husband and a 3 year old! I really need to try to stay on track, that is my goal for the weekend!0
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Day 3 level 1 done yesterday! I found it much easier to get thru. Not easy by any means but I wasn't completely dying by the end.
Good Job everybody! Keep it up!0 -
Hey all! Didn't work out yesterday thanks to a nasty knee injury that is cropping up, but I"m gonna hit it hard tonight! Probably won't get to push play until after 8:00, but I'll definately be doing it. Plus I'm gonna run 2 miles today.
I'm down 2lbs this week (Friday is my weigh in day) AND I can totally feel the difference. Plus the backs of my thighs are looking WAY more toned!
Lets keep up the good work!0 -
Ok. So I missed two days (D3 & D4 of L1) in a row due to sickness so I think I am about to start over with D1. About to workout now0
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Finished Day 5 Level 1. Half way through Level 1! Woohoo! As much as I DIDN'T want to push play this morning (its the first day of TOM and that's always the worst day for me) I did it anyway and boy did it feel good. When I woke up this morning, most of the stiffness and soreness was gone and the workout was good. I also managed to follow some of the more challenging moves this morning as well (still just the girly push-ups tho! :laugh: )
Does anyone else get the feel that right when Level 1 starts to get comfortable is when it'll be time to switch to level 2?? JM is a genius I say, a genius.
I'm also thinking about upping my weights for level 2. I'm on 5# now, and the next size up that I have is 7.5#. Anyone else thinking of doing this or am I crazy to consider it? 0 -
Did Level 1 day 3 yesterday! Great workout and starting to get less sore. I feel a lot better and have more energy! Woohoo! Bring on day 4!0
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Tinan: I’ve never been successful at morning workouts but I’m trying this on. So far, it’s working. I feel great throughout the day and like not having it hang above my head to do it when I get home from work. We’ll see though. The ½ asleep me usually wins on this. Lol I’ll have to really stick to my guns.
LTRUITT: Good luck with 2 tomorrow – I’m envious how far along you are. Are you noticing any significant changes? You’ll have to keep us posted on how hard 2 is.
Jadam: You are doing great! I’ve actually gained some weight but I’m chalking that up to poor eating and TOM. Next week I’m going to have to lock it up so I can see even more changes.
Shellrae: I hear ya, my body just doesn’t want to get moving in the morning. I’ve found doing just a quick 3-5 min warm up walk on the treadmill helps. I am making a REAL effort to be able to do at least one normal push up by day 10. Those are 100% more difficult than the little girly push ups! I’m always more relaxed on the eating over the weekends and usually take those days off workouts so we’ll have to keep our momentum going!
Mbeth: They say day 4 is the hardest but I think 3 was the hardest for me. Keep it up because you’re almost over the worst part. Woohoo!
IrishEyes: Yay on the 2 lbs, that’s awesome! Are you on day 5 too? Happy Shredding tonight!
Gettingthin: No worries, just get right back on track. You haven’t missed much, you can do this!
Scantrll: I felt the same way! I didn’t want to get out of bed but once I got moving, I thought, I’m going to push it. I could feel my muscles burning, it was awesome. My TOM is just around the corner so if you can do it, so can I. There are a couple of weight exercises that I feel like I would be safe to move to a higher weight set, but the lateral raises and squat raises, by the end I’m cursing. Right now all I have is 3#, but I might have to treat myself to JM’s weight set. I’ll probably pay her adopted kid’s way through collage by the time I’m done with everything!
Pinky: Great job, keep it going gf!0 -
OMG, Day 3 was AWFUL for me. I woke up with very little soreness and an overly confident attitude. I did about 5 regular push-ups (usually I do the modified) before I literally crumpled to the floor and returned to the girly versions, lol. My arms and legs felt like JELLY throughout the entire work out. I think I took more of those 5-second breaks today than I did Day 1, and I was almost ready to pause the DVD at one point. So glad I didn't, though.
I'm sooo hoping Day 4 is easier on me!
BTW, I'm taking a rest day from 30DS (and all other work-outs) on Sundays as I usually do to prevent any over-straining.Still behind everyone, but Day 2, Level 1 completed. Confession: despite getting halfway through the 10 days doing Level 1 about 2 years ago, I've never ever pushed myself to do the shred two days in a row. That alone has made me proud! Keep pushing, everyone and I'll do the same
Days 1 and 2 are definitely the hardest, I could hardly walk! I found that the pain goes after day 3 so keep pushing through. To be honest I don't think I would have kept at it if I wasn't on here!
(By the way I made a mistake earlier, I'm on Day4 not 5 - I'm trying to skip a day already!
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I totally agree with you, if I didn't have this thread to check into I probably wouldn't even attempt Day 4 tomorrow :laugh:0 -
I'm so very glad folks are finding the motivation to keep on doing this even if it hurts or you're tired, etc. That's what this group is for! I'm not doing any fancy spread sheet or anything like that, we're all adults here and are accountable only to ourselves.... But knowing there's a group of us doing this together makes all the difference in the world to me!
Keep on Shredding! We're 1/6th of the way through! 0 -
I missed yesterdays shred due to a stupidly bad migraine, so today I did day 5, level 1.
I have to say I felt it was easier today; I managed to make it through without the usual grunting and swearing towards the end of each set. My partner is doing it with me which is great for motivation.
I managed to gain a tiny bit of weight this week, despite keeping to my calorie goals. I'm hoping that I'm gaining a bit of muscle. I managed to button up a jacket which usually shows signs of "button strain" if I do it up, so I'm confident that the shred is working. :happy:
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Day 5 done! So proud of myself that I got up at 6:30am to get this done before my daughter and husband were up for the day! I tried a real pushup today and did about 4 before I switched back to the modified version, but I will keep trying!
The side lunges with the weights kill me. I am concentrating so hard on getting the lunge right that the weights go everywhich way!
Next challenge today is going to be to eat well and get enough water.0 -
Hey Shredders!
Everyone is doing so great! I decided to make a ticker for my 30 Day Shred b/c I was having trouble keeping track. I just made it at "Ticker Factory" and did a "Craft/Hobby" ticker. Now I can keep track of where I am, lol!
I'm so proud of everyone that gets up and pushes play!! It's tough!!
Does anyone know if Level 2 and 3 are longer? Like... beyond 20mins? Just curious since we're halfway to level 2!!!!
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I just discovered The Shred today. Holy cow! Never been worked like that at home from a DVD! I know I'm a few days behind you guys, but I'm gonna join you guys and use you all as motivation to get through the 30 days.
Day One just whopped me and I've never felt better!0 -
Day 6 Level 1 complete. First weekend day of Shredding and let me tell you, it was super tough for me to get up and hit play! And since I put it off for longer than I should have this morning I went ahead and did my 30 minute walk directly after! :noway: Remind me not to do that again. By about minute 17 I was feeling like I wanted to just lie down and croak, but then I heard Jillian in the back of my mind "When it starts to hurt, that's when the change happens."
So I pushed on through.
Only a few more days of Level 1! We can do it!
And welcome to those that are just now joining us! You are more than welcome regardless of where you are at on 30DS. We can help keep each other motivated through these 30 days.0 -
Day 6 Level 1 complete!
Today I was set to do some shopping with my mom but I was lazy in the morning and didn’t get in my workout beforehand. So after shopping all day, I was so exhausted and was tempted to skip the shred. Then I thought of two things that happened today. First, in the shower I almost cut myself shaving…cut it on my shin bone, that seems to have poked through my fat overnight. Second, who brought the gun show? My arms! Dare I say that they are getting toned and sexy? After 5 days?
Ok, I have to shred. I ::need:: to shred. I can’t wait to find out what will happen to my body tomorrow. I’m hooked, girls. And it’s a wonderful feeling.
On a side note, I burned 257 calories tonight…what the? I usually only burn about 200 and tonight I didn’t even push it…I was feeling so tired. My heart rate remained high the whole time, higher than normal. I think the morning workouts aren’t getting my heart rate as high.
vintagefool: Great job sticking with it! Day 4 was the first day that started getting a little easier for me.
iStace: nothing wrong with taking a day off as long as you get right back into it, right? Keep it up, you’re doing great!
Shellrae: I should’ve been up at 6:30 doing it with you! Great job getting it out of the way first thing before your day gets busy. I admire that!
IrishEyes: I have a ticker going too, as you can see. Much easier to keep track that way. I’m not 100% positive, but I feel like I read in another thread that level 2 is a minute or two longer. I can’t say for sure though.
Oh, I also read somewhere that JM doesn’t do the knee circles in the warm up in level 2 and it’s highly recommended to do them anyway. Apparently that level is a killer on your knees.
Kalrez: Welcome! Glad you could join us. I agree, I don’t know what it is about her workout but I feel so awesome afterwards.
Scantrll: I have not heard that quote but I love it! So motivating. You are totally kicking butt…have you started noticing any differences now?
30 days? Pssh, nothing. We can do this!0 -
Hey Everyone
Just saw this thread.
I just finished day 4 of the 30 day shred! :bigsmile:
I love the idea of having a ticker! I am going to go and make one right now :glasses:
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Its the same amount of time 5 min warm-up 20 min workout...only thing diff is its alot HARDER!!!! Im working through it, its tough but im gettin it done....So proud of myselfHey Shredders!
Everyone is doing so great! I decided to make a ticker for my 30 Day Shred b/c I was having trouble keeping track. I just made it at "Ticker Factory" and did a "Craft/Hobby" ticker. Now I can keep track of where I am, lol!
I'm so proud of everyone that gets up and pushes play!! It's tough!!
Does anyone know if Level 2 and 3 are longer? Like... beyond 20mins? Just curious since we're halfway to level 2!!!!
Keep Shredding ladies! 0 -
Hey guys I started Level 2 today....oh WOW is all I have to say. I think Jillian is trying to kill us....lol. Its a doozie yall' but we can get through it. With this thred of encouragement and our determination we will get through.....................0
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Hey guys I started Level 2 today....oh WOW is all I have to say. I think Jillian is trying to kill us....lol. Its a doozie yall' but we can get through it. With this thred of encouragement and our determination we will get through.....................
Hahaha, good to know I have something to look forward to after level 1
Finished day 6, level 1 and I am freaking tired. I decided to up my weights and I'm suffering for it. I hope I can walk tomorrow... and lift my arms enough to type.
Weak now... must curl into a fetal position on the couch...0 -
Hi Everyone,
Didn't have a chance to write in yesterday - the baby is ill so I didn't get to complete Day 6 until 1am (UK time) last night :yawn:. From reading over the posts everyone is doing really well - keep up the good work!0 -
Day 7 level 1 is DONE. One whole week over. Yes. Finished out the weekend strong! I decided today, instead of walking right after I would do the Crunch Candle Light Yoga video on Netflix instant watch and I have a NSV that I give full props to 30DS for! I did this video this past Wednesday (Day 3 of Shred) with a friend and couldn't manage to hold the downward facing dog. I have never been able to hold this pose in in yoga or pilates classes I've done simply because my arms have not been strong enough to support my weight. Well today I DID it! All the way through. By the end of the pose I was shaking and it was super tough, but I made it till we switched poses! YES! 30DS is amazing in how its changing our bodies so quickly and how much stronger we are from just a week ago. :happy:
Cella30: I'm seeing some muscles popping up on my calves and now this morning my thighs were looking a bit more toned. I don't know if its actually changing or if its just what I'm seeing, but there you go! And my NSV this morning! 30DS is rocking!0 -
AF showed up today. That witch. I'm cranky, bloated to the max and have cramps like a mofo. She tried to talk me out of it..but...
Day 7 Level 1 DONE.
Sure I didn't push it very hard, took extra breaks and wimped out on the hard stuff. But I pushed play and I got my butt moving. 3 more days and then it's on to level 2! I can't believe I've made it through 7 days straight. Hell yeah!0 -
Day 4 done yesterday, and I took a break today (had a bad knee injury at the beginning of the year - since these moves are knee-heavy it definitely needed the rest). Here's the funny thing though: I actually had to force myself to not do it. I really WANTED to do the 30DS. That's nuts.
Can't wait till tomorrow and the upcoming week! By the end of it, I'll be moving out of Level 1, and I'm sure by then I'll have many reports from you all about how *kitten*-kicking Level 2 is 0 -
Took today off to rest & handle some homework. Back at it tomorrow!!0
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Couldn't complete yesterday - got back from a long walk to discover a leak in the attic had soaked through to the downstairs and was dripping through the ceiling onto my lounge floor! The weekend couldn't get any better :grumble: Anyway 24hr plumber (that should have been out last night) has just been, so hopefully today I can get back to normal.0
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Couldn't complete yesterday - got back from a long walk to discover a leak in the attic had soaked through to the downstairs and was dripping through the ceiling onto my lounge floor! The weekend couldn't get any better :grumble: Anyway 24hr plumber (that should have been out last night) has just been, so hopefully today I can get back to normal.0
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didn't post yesterday BUT I got up again at 6:30am and did day 6 Level 1. This morning Day 7 I moved on the Level 2! It is harder and you need a bit more cordination to handle some of the moves (I have NO cordination so this is going to be super hard for me!) I did most of the modified moves to get use to this new level. My arms were definately burning.
I have to say I have felt so much better this past week. I have been pretty hungry but trying to eat only my three meals and three snacks per day. I weighed in this morning and I think I lost 1 lb (my scale is acting a bit wonky) so it is working!0 -
Day 8 level 1 complete. Really not feeling it today to be honest, almost talked myself outta doing it today, but figured might as well. I'm just feeling really fat today and my scale when I weighed in first thing this morning showed a gain (which really didn't help my mindset) but then a couple hours later, after breakfast and before 30DS, I got on again and it showed a .6 loss. I'm going with the loss for my Monday weigh in because if I had really gained I don't know if I could keep this program up.
But only 2 more days at level 1 and then on to level 2. On Wednesday (day 10) I'm planning on doing a set of "in progress" measurements and pictures just to try and keep myself motivated.
You guys are awesome tho. The entire morning when I was debating if I was going to do this today, I kept thinking that I need to check in on here. LOL Must have worked, cause I did it. 0 -
Day 8 done!! I havent written here every day, due to my doing it at almost midnight some nights or 6.30 am before work other nights depending on my working hours!! But Im here doing it with you!!
Looking forward to level 2....I measured myself in centimetres today!! My arms have both lost a centimetre and a half!! Soooo weird!!!!!!
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Day 8 level 1 complete. Really not feeling it today to be honest, almost talked myself outta doing it today, but figured might as well. I'm just feeling really fat today and my scale when I weighed in first thing this morning showed a gain (which really didn't help my mindset) but then a couple hours later, after breakfast and before 30DS, I got on again and it showed a .6 loss. I'm going with the loss for my Monday weigh in because if I had really gained I don't know if I could keep this program up.
But only 2 more days at level 1 and then on to level 2. On Wednesday (day 10) I'm planning on doing a set of "in progress" measurements and pictures just to try and keep myself motivated.
You guys are awesome tho. The entire morning when I was debating if I was going to do this today, I kept thinking that I need to check in on here. LOL Must have worked, cause I did it.
I don't know the exact science/explanation behind it, but apparently when you start a strength routine, your muscles - being not used to the strain - retain water to help prevent any injuries and aid in the rebuilding of the muscle. Or something like that... I'm not an expert, lol. But basically if you show a gain it may just be your muscles retaining water, so don't be discouraged, especially if you're following your calorie limits!
Did D5 today - the soreness was gone so I was able to push through all the moves without any breaks, but I started getting seriously annoyed with Jillian halfway through and had to mute her, haha. I swear, if she says "DON'T PHONE IT IN!" one more time...
Edit: By the way, does anyone think there's not quite enough time dedicated to abs? Maybe I'm just a freak with a really strong core, but by the time I'm only starting to feel the burn on those circuits, she stops! Might tack a couple more minutes of abs after every day, not sure yet.0
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