July 1st - 30DS

toadiejones

I know there are a billion 30DS threads around but I didn't see any for starting July1st (except closed ones). I am dragging my hubby out of bed on Canada Day to start it! Every morning in July. We are going on vacation July 27th and want to be lookin' good! I am creeping close to my weight goal but still need lots of toning...particularly in the tummy area. Hoping that adding in the 30DS will help with those last couple pounds and shaping. Plus want to see if doing a home workout works for us and if we could look towards doing Insanity or P90x in the future.

So is anyone else starting July 1st?

kymarai

ME!!!! I just bought. Not sure how to follow thread, but planned on starting tomorrow too! Buddies would be awesome!

JoeyandChase

I just completed day 2 of the 30DS ~ I'll follow you! It's a butt-kicker! lol

bkthomas2004

I'm hopping back on the workout wagon. I'll be switching up between 30DS and Ripped in 30!

blpope

Hopefully I will be starting it if Netflix gets the dvd to me today or tomorrow! I don't know about y'all, but I am so glad July is finally upon us!

iteachfirst

I'll do it with you all. I love the Shred!

keggen

I just started using MFP this week to track my calories and I'd love to join this Shred. I've seen so many other people on here using it so I downloaded it last night and will be starting on the 1st. Not sure if I'll get to it everyday since I try to make a Pilates class once a week and get on the bike once also.

toadiejones

Yay! I'm going to need all the support I can get as my hubby is not a very willing participant. Feel free to add me as a friend.

I'm going to post my starting stats tonight (as soon as I find my measuring tape) so I can see if anything is actually going on. I'm also finishing up my last week of C25K so will be keeping up with runs. Plus I usually do elliptical or biking or Zumba on my non-run days. Hoping for a really successful July! Good luck everyone!

JonieB

I just finished day 2 of 30 day shred. We go on vacation on the 16th so I am planning on doing it everyday till then. I am currently doing the EA active 9 week challenge so I am adding 30 day shred on top of that. I really love it so far.

amandae79

I am on DAY 3 OF THE SHRED!!! Wow, this workout will have you kicking you in your butt...for real! I hate the butt kicks...but all in all....LOVE the workout!

Buckeye_Jenn

I'd like to join! My daughter's birthday party is July 30 and it's a pool party, so I realy want to tone up this month.

toadiejones

Happy Canada Day! I'm a Canadian living in the US so I go overboard with patriotism on Canada Day.

Okay, just day 1 and I liked it! Even though I didn't have weights, I was definitely feeling the strength all over and am covered in sweat. Muscles are pretty quivery (is that a word?). Was aching on the last set of abs too. HRM says I burned 146 calories which is pretty darn good for me for 20 mins!

And hubby was drenched. He was grumpy about doing this but I think it will make a better start to his day and help him deal with his work stress better. Don't want him having a heart attack before age 40! Now off to make him the breakfast I bribed him with! :happy:

How do you all do today? Hope it goes well!

claeysm

im starting 30DS today so count me in!

claeysm

oh and some people say they mute the tv and put their own music on when they do this workout... good or bad idea?

jlew75

I love 30DS, but I never make it past 4 or 5 days. I'm going to start today also, and maybe with all of your help, I'll be able to stick to it and see the results I know are waiting for me at the end. Happy shredding!

jlew75

for the first couple of days, I like to keep the sound on til I get used to the routine, then I go for my music...I find that it helps give me that little extra push I need when I start slowing down.

LilynEdensmom

I'd like to join in I'm on day 5, and leaving for the beach in 29 days so I would love to join in with it.

kgsmiles3

I'll be joining you I just finished up a June Shred challenge

It gets bettervwith time....just stay committed

keggen

1 day down on 30DS. Lots to go. Went for the soup cans today. I need to get 3 lb weights. 5 pounds was too much. I was thanking my years of pilates during the abs. Now back to my day off from work...I have to go clean out the shed.

JonieB

Wow! I just finished day 3 and I am exhausted now! It didn't help that my kids were being brats the whole time. I sure am glad I have another day down in the books.

kymarai

July 2= day 2 complete!

chellaJKR

I just started today, one day behind I suppose!

LilynEdensmom

Day 6 completed ...No soreness extra energy...in 4 days I move to level 2, which I've never done before I usually quit or get to busy to continue I'm dedicated this time. Nervous but deteremined.

toadiejones

Good job ladies! How bad is it that I am only on day 2, slept in this morning and missed doing it! Had my husband pinky swear that we were Shredding right after the kids go to bed. So sore from yesterday and did a 10.5 miles family bike ride today. Have a feeling Day 2 is going to be rough!

And I still can't find that dang tape measure! Will keep searching!

keggen

Boy, this better do something for my arms. Day 3 down! Good to know everyone else is out there doing it too.

brendalyne

I started July 2nd....so I did my 2nd day today. I am SO SORE....EVERYWHERE!!! What a great workout. I am determined to keep going. I even took a couple of before pics - BLEAH!!! But I decided I wanted to have a pic to compare to when I get to day 30. Good luck everyone!

toadiejones

Good job brendalyne! I wish I had taken a before photo...maybe I should still do it. Just finished day4 so there can't be much of a change. And, yes, day 2 was my sorest day too. I felt much better today and felt I could push harder. Hubby is still dying

And finally found my measuring tape. Bleh. So disgusted my bust and waist are the same. Bust is disappearing but waist is lingering. Soooo not fair.

Bust: 35.5
Waist (bellybutton): 35
Butt: 39
Thigh: 22
Bicep: 11

brendalyne

And finally found my measuring tape. Bleh. So disgusted my bust and waist are the same. Bust is disappearing but waist is lingering. Soooo not fair.

I hear you! My bust is disappearing and waist is being stubborn too! I sure hope this helps. Day 3 is DONE - it was much better than day 2! I haven't convinced my hubby to try it yet - he heard me complain about how sore I was yesterday and I think it scared him! Last night - when I was so sore - I convinced myself to go 5 days and then take a break. Today I feel so good.....I'm going to try to just keep going!

brendalyne

Day 4 is done....and it's getting better each day (although I still haven't convinced my hubby to try it yet)!

What's interesting to me is that the number of cals I've burned each day is going DOWN (I use an HRM) - 325, 304, 278, 257! It is getting a tiny bit easier each day - but I'm still sweating BUCKETS by the end. Anyone else experienceing this? I am wondering now if I should try level 2 tomorrow. Any advice?

Buckeye_Jenn

I had such good intentions but missed Friday's workout and it all went downhill from there. Can I start today?

toadiejones

Absolutely Buckeye! Better today than not at all, right? Good luck!

Brenda - My calories are also going down pretty steadily (I also use a hrm). I started at 142 and am now down to 100. That just means you are getting more fit, right? I sure hope so because as I am getting closer to my weight goal, I am having to do some pretty intense workouts to get a burn. Last Saturday I did a 1 hour 45 min hard bike ride in 90 degrees and only burned 326 calories! My muscles are still slightly sore so I am going to wait a few more days for Level 2. Plus I need to give hubby a chance to survive a workout before increasing difficulty! Can you tell I am loving being more fit than my husband? The guy who was captain of the high school basketball team, made the football team in university, master of all sports!!! Bwahahaha! His little mother-of-4-kids housewife is kicking his butt! Okay, I had to get that glee out of my system so I can be supportive in real life. Truly I am just really happy he is making the effort to do it with me. I worry a lot about his increased weight. He was always such an active guy and I can see how much he has slowed down. Hope your hubby is inspired by you, Brendalyne!

I didn't get Day 5 in this morning as we were up so late watching the fireworks. Planning on doing it tonight but am considering trying my first 5k this evening. My gym has a "Fun 5K" tonight and while I have just finished C25K I still can't quite run a full 5k distance. But think I may challenge myself. We'll see. Not sure I could do a shred after that!