July 1st - 30DS
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Day 9 is done! Tomorrow is my last day of Level 1, then I push on to Level 2! I seriously debated about taking today off....but I could hear Jillian screaming at me so I just did it! Good luck everyone - keep it going!0
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Day 9 is done! Tomorrow is my last day of Level 1, then I push on to Level 2! I seriously debated about taking today off....but I could hear Jillian screaming at me so I just did it! Good luck everyone - keep it going!
well done! always listen to the jillian voices in your head. lol :laugh:
and hello melo78!0 -
Hello, Is still ok to join?
I'm on D3L1. I think having people to check in with will make the 30 days easier:) Good luck to everyone!
The more the merrier - WELCOME to the group!0 -
All you Shred + workout people - I can't believe you do it! I did shred then biked. I can tell my arms are more toned. But that's about it. I think my first weight comes off my ribs, yes, my ribs. Well, at least it's not my chest, not much there to lose.0
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i weighed-in today after 2 weeks of 30DS. lost another 2 lbs. 4lbs last week so 6lbs in total since starting 30DS. not bad. :happy:
4 weeks ago i said i wanted to lose 20lbs in 20 weeks. but then a friend challenged me to do it in 10 weeks. i lost 5lbs in the first 2 weeks and then with 15lbs left she challenged me to a race for the last 15lbs. she weighed-in today too and she's got 7.7lbs to go. my scales only work in round numbers so i have 9 to go. playing catch up!! :mad:0 -
Welcome j_courter, frespirt & melo! And congrats to gd! You are doing awesome!
I am not doing as well. Like keggen said, shred+workout is tough...and I'm not getting it done. So I am going to start alternating my runs and shred days. Kind of bummed because I've already seen such improvement but I'm getting worn out. Yesterday I was completely dysfunctional. Jillian would be freaking at me but I currently answer to louder screamers...my 4 kids. Sorry Jillian. There are people more exhausting and annoying than you. LOL!0 -
Congrats on the loss gd. I wish I could say the same! I seem to be on the dreaded plateau.....which is one reason I started the shred. But so far no go - I just keep going up and down the same 3 pounds. I am still up 2 lbs from my low. 3 1/2 weeks of bouncing up and down is really frustrating. I'm gonna continue to do the shred (day 10 done and moving to level 2 tomorrow).....and I've tried adding a bike ride or walk/jog in occasionally too. That is really tough for me - kuddos to all of you who do their regular workout PLUS the shred! I will probably try zig-zagging my calories now.
toadie - your 4 kids are definitely a MUCH higher priority!0 -
Great job you guys on sticking with it, even with the challenges life throws your way! Today I did L1D8....I will weigh-in and take measurements on day 10. Def exhausting to do the shred along with other workouts...i did it for half of last week....we'll see if I can do it again this week or not lol. Keep up the great work!0
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D4L1 completed. I definitely did not feel like doing it today, I was off today and it feels about 100degrees outside/humid -- I'm feeling unmotivated.:) I have done 30DS before (last month), but this time I am pushing myself harder. You guys are doing awesome and thanks for the motivation!!0
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Good luck tomorrow brendalyne!
That's me at the half way stage!
15 down, 15 to go!!0 -
Congrats on being halfway gd!!! Melo, I feel you with the heat/humidity. Sucks the life right out. Great job still getting it done!. Cmg, good job doing the workout with the shred. You rock! And brenda, I'm sure that scale will move for you soon. Think of all that strength you are gaining. Great job to everyone keeping it up! I probably would have caved completely if not for you guys!
Did Day 8 at Level 2 today and was able to push myself harder because I wasn't as exhausted. Finally got my burn back up to 160. And the scale finally moved again (Did a run last night). So I think I'm on the right track for me. Will try to stick in some Zumba or elliptical at home tonight, do another run tomorrow, and then do Day 9 on Thursday.
Keep it up! You are all awesome and inspiring!0 -
Day 11 - first day of Level 2 is DONE! You guys warned about the planks.....and you weren't just kidding! There's a LOT of planks. But you didn't say anything about the double skip rope! What the heck? Can anyone actually DO those things? I am a LONG ways from that! ;-) Actually it wasn't as bad as I'd feared....but definitely a notch harder than Level 2!0
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Day 11 - first day of Level 2 is DONE! You guys warned about the planks.....and you weren't just kidding! There's a LOT of planks. But you didn't say anything about the double skip rope! What the heck? Can anyone actually DO those things? I am a LONG ways from that! ;-) Actually it wasn't as bad as I'd feared....but definitely a notch harder than Level 2!
happy days!
no i take the easy option and do mostly normal jump rope. also do the modified version of the shoulder press and leg extension thingy - dont think i get my leg up high enough in that one! started doing modified versions of some of the plank jacks but managed to do them all properly last nite. will maybe try double jump rope this evening! i just try and do a little bit more than the day before and hopefully i'll have it mastered by the end.
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i just finished day 7 of the shred. i wake up dreading it, but once circuit 2 is finished i feel like i could take on the world! i even used my 5# weights for some of the strength moves! yeah!
the good news is: even after only 7 days i feel so much more energetic throughout the day. i used to get overwhelmed and depressed, almost hopeless, so i'd just put a movie in for the kids and sit on my kiester. now i find myself looking around to see what else i can do. i finally feel like me again. :-)
yesterday i even weeded (hoed) the garden for 45 minutes! i could feel a huge difference in my stamina AND my arm strength! i'm lovin' this!0 -
no i take the easy option and do mostly normal jump rope. also do the modified version of the shoulder press and leg extension thingy - dont think i get my leg up high enough in that one! started doing modified versions of some of the plank jacks but managed to do them all properly last nite. will maybe try double jump rope this evening! i just try and do a little bit more than the day before and hopefully i'll have it mastered by the end.
gd - you do inspire me......mastering this will take me MANY more 30 day rounds! But I do know what you mean - just trying to do a little better each time is my goal too!
j - I know what you mean - I think day 7 was about the time when I finally felt it kinda turn around for me too and felt a lot more energetic afterwards.
My husband has pooped out on doing the shred with me...but that's his decision.....and it's certainly NOT gonna stop ME!0 -
Hey ladies, haven't stopped by for a bit! I went camping for a few days so missed the shred.. got back on to L1 D8 yesterday and felt like what the heck I need punishment and went to level 2 today. Oh boy can Jillian make you sweat, my hands were sliding all over the floor on the plank oblique ab thing at the end lol. I have a feeling I wouldn't have got back on track and wouldve stayed in my old "I failed, I QUIT" ways if I didn't know all you guys were here pushing through doing your best. Thank you for being my motivation even if it's just me reading and not getting the chance to write!0
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Day 8- I started my day telling myself "I am going to have a GOOD attitude about this today. I will push myself harder and not take breaks unless I really feel like I have to."
I'm pleased to announce, I made it through several second sets that I haven't made it all the way through before! :-)
Keep on pushing!0 -
Hey guys!! Fantastic work so far! I love that there is so much motivation and support on here that everyone keeps sticking with it L1D10 Weigh-in day for me
In the first 10 days…I’ve lost 2.75 inches overall, and 4lbs (mostly the weight I put back on on my vacation at the end of June). Congrats on sticking with it! On to Level 2 tomorrow!!! Keep up the great work! 0 -
I overslept this morning....so no Jillian before work today.
I've been thinking about it.....and I may take a 1 day break from the shred and just run instead. I've feeling the need for a 1 day break, then back at it again tomorrow morning. Of course, I could completely change my mind by the time I get home and decide to do the shred instead of run. A woman's perogative to change her mind right? :laugh: 0 -
brendalyne - it is totally fine if you decide to skip a day....you've worked hard for it and it's not like you'll be doing nothing at all if you go for your run! great job still planning to exercise tonight 0
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Back on the shred today! Day 12 & the 2nd day at level 2. I was moaning and groaning through the whole workout, but I burned an amazing 380 cals according to my HRM! :happy:
I don't I've sweated so much in my life in such a short period of time. Oh....and my hubby, out of the blue last night, said "Wow, I can really tell you're getting more muscular". I was wearing my workout clothes at the time. YAY! He may not be joining me on the shred, but he inspires me every single day!
Have a good one today guys - let's SHOW Jillian what we're made of! Woot woot!0 -
380 calories! wow! good job. maybe i should get me a HRM to see what i really burn. i just go by what MFP gives me.
i do level 2 then follow it with 5 minutes on the treadmill and 5 mins on the exercise bike - when i mark that as a 30 min workout it gives me 321 calories.
just 3 more goes on level 2 for me. feeling like i'm ready for the change to level 3 soon! think i've almost had enough of those squat and v raise thingies too! some bizarre noises coming out of me when i do those!!
still havent quite managed to go through all of level 2 without some sort of mini break. last nite i had to take a min breather in the 2nd circuit of the above mentioned squat / v raise exercise but i was determined not to take another break so forced myself to finish the last minute of abs without a break. that seems like the longest minute ever!! lol
still sticking with single jump rope though rather than double jump rope - not sure i want to risk the extra impact on my knees as i've had bother with them before.
although if level 3 is up another gear from level 2 maybe i should push myself a bit over the next 3 goes in preparation!
double jump rope it is for this evening then! :noway:0 -
brendalyne- way to go! it's so awesome when our hubbies notice! :-) i learned a few days ago not to try to drag anything out of mine! i asked if he thought my thighs were looking more tone and he said, "i think you're just realizing you didn't have bad legs to begin with." hmmm... not quite the encouragement i was hoping for. he is proud of me for sticking with it so long this time around. i've been a light bulb exerciser since i had my second child... on... off... on... off...off....offf....offfffff! lol. anyway, the support here at mfp is fantastic and you 30 DS'ers are awesome thanks everyone! :-)
i woke up VERY sore at 6 this morning... must have slept wrong? anyway, i went back to bed thinking maybe i'd just take a day off. i drug myself out of bed at 7, saw my workout clothes lying on the bathroom counter and put them on. I'M GOING TO TRY TO GET THIS DONE i thought. i can do anything for 20 minutes! i put the video in, pushed, and it was actually a decently easy day! :-) Day 9 level one finished. One more day of level one and i'll move up to level two. am i going to need a little more space for this one?
Oh, and it didn't stop there... after the shred i decided i'd weigh myself just to see how things were going. i put my wii fit plus game in, weighed in (still no movement on the scales) and decided i'd go ahead and do the island run! wow, i went from not wanting to do anything to going above and beyond my goal! :-) small victory for me!0 -
380 calories! wow! good job. maybe i should get me a HRM to see what i really burn. i just go by what MFP gives me.
i do level 2 then follow it with 5 minutes on the treadmill and 5 mins on the exercise bike - when i mark that as a 30 min workout it gives me 321 calories.
just 3 more goes on level 2 for me. feeling like i'm ready for the change to level 3 soon! think i've almost had enough of those squat and v raise thingies too! some bizarre noises coming out of me when i do those!!
still havent quite managed to go through all of level 2 without some sort of mini break. last nite i had to take a min breather in the 2nd circuit of the above mentioned squat / v raise exercise but i was determined not to take another break so forced myself to finish the last minute of abs without a break. that seems like the longest minute ever!! lol
still sticking with single jump rope though rather than double jump rope - not sure i want to risk the extra impact on my knees as i've had bother with them before.
although if level 3 is up another gear from level 2 maybe i should push myself a bit over the next 3 goes in preparation!
double jump rope it is for this evening then! :noway:
"some bizarre noises coming out of me when i do those!!" lol... i'll be starting level 2 saturday. i'm a little intimidated, but i'm not going to let it psyche me out! the first time i put the shred dvd into the player several months ago i thought "i'm moderately in shape, i'll just start out at level 2." i made it about 13 minutes in and felt like i was going to be sick or pass out.:sick: i shut off the dvd and felt sick for about 3 hours. :ohwell: ugh. anyway, i've actually worked up to it this time around, so it may not be quite as bad as it was before! here's hoping!!!:glasses:
keep up the good work everyone! :-)0 -
gd - definitely invest in an HRM! The squat and v raise thingies are a KILLER! And the very last ab exercise (can't remember what it's called) is so much harder than it looks......or maybe it just seems like a killer because it's more of the plank position!
J - Good for YOU! I love your attitude - "i can do anything for 20 minutes" - that will get you through Level 2 for sure!
Keep trucking guys! I love the support I get from each of you. We are a TEAM! And gd is leading the way telling us what to expect at the next level!0 -
Awesome job everyone!!! Today i did L2D1, and I forgot about all the exercises in this section....but i do have to say there is hope...this is my 2nd go at the 30DS, and I can really see a difference in my endurance throughout the levels. I remember the 1st time I did level 2, i had to pause the dvd a few times just to be able to catch my breath! today, i didn't pause the dvd at all, i did take a few "5 sec breaks" during some of the exercises...but it is def going much better than the 1st time around! We are getting so much stronger!
j - Way to go!!! that is awesome that you we're able to get thru it and then soem more
breanda - Great job getting back at it!! That is a phenomenal burn!!!
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first of all, thanks for all the encouragement!
second, the last few days i've noticed i have to wait on the dvd until the biggest loser previews finish and THEN i have to watch jillian introduce the program... AGAIN. i don't remember having to do this before, but the player won't let me ffw it, skip through, or even head to the main disc menu. what's up with that?0 -
day 18 done! quite pleased really. i'm quite a determined person. i set myself a target of doing all 30 days in 30 days and i'm fairly confident i'll mange it. but just typing that i've worked out 18 days in a row is quite amazing for me. considering i was doing nothing before i started!! although i have worked out in the past when trying to lose weight but at most would have done about 4 days a week. gotta love the 30DS - so intense, yet short enough to squeeze into any day.
as for tonite i managed double jump rope on the first circuit but back to normal jump rope for the 2nd go - it just feels a bit awkward to me doing the double jump rope. got through the squat / v raises part without a break and also the final abs bit but had taken a 2 second break or so on the final plank jumpy out leg thing (thats its technial name! :laugh: ) just before the last abs bit. was a good workout though. and added another 10 mins cardio on the end again.
off work the next 4 days so should have plenty of time to pick when to do the next couple of days on level 2 before hitting level 3 on sunday. looking forward to counting down from 10!
and a minor victory i guess - i bought 4 beers to have tonite seen i'm off work tomorrow but worked out that even having 3 of them would take me over my calories for the day so i put 2 away and only had 2 of them - til tomorrow nite at least.
a man putting beers away - discipline and a half!! :drinker:
although poker nite with the guys tomorrow nite so will have to be good tomorrow day to allow for the carnage! :laugh:0 -
gd- poker night, carnage... lol.
you're an inspiration to us all! thanks for sharing your gains and struggles! :-)
have a great weekend, and congratulations on walking away from beer #3! :drinker: (<---- see, HE only has two in HIS hands too!)0 -
You guys crack me up!
J - I've had the same issue with my dvd.....but I THINK I have it figured out (my fingers are crossed now).....it seems that if I hit STOP on the DVD, before shutting it off, then when I turn in back on the next time I'm back to the begging of the workout where you select the Level. Or maybe I've just been very lucky these last couple of days! I understand your frustration because I experienced the same thing.....so I turned it on and THEN put on my shoes, HRM, got my glass of water, got out my mat, etc to I wasn't wasting time!
gd - I KNOW you can do all 30 days in a row! You are doing great to be working through it with so few modifications. I agree that the double jump rope thing just seems awkward. That final plank jumpy out leg thing is quite a move! I actually did it without modification.....for a few seconds! :grumble: But eventually I'll get there too! It's inspiring to know it's actually possible for a normal human being!:happy: I bet those beers tasted MIGHTY GOOD! Have fun at your poker night!0
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