Ripped in 30 starting July 4th
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Yeah, I took two consecutive rest days! Tonight--back to Day 4 of Level 2, which I have to admit, I'm kind of dreading. . . How do you guys motivate yourslef when you're facing those endless planks?0
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Just did W2D3. I'm in agreement with all of you about those DAMN PLANKS. We just gotta hang on for a few more days before they are over. Anyone take a look at Week 3 yet? I hope there aren't any planks in that workout. I swear my arms are going to fall off if there are LOL. And I totally agree with you fraiseroja about not feeling as guilty about missing days on this one vs. the shred!
You guys are all doing great! Keep it up
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I just did D4 of Level 2 and the planks are still not getting easier (maybe because I took two consecutive rest days?) and i have to do modified crow push ups. I hate to tell you, I did preview Level 3 tonight and man, it looks IMPOSSIBLE. Anyone survived it yet? How long did it take you to move on from Level 2 to Level 3? I am SCARED after what I previewed :noway:0
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Today was my first day and I LOVE it!!!! I think that I like more than 30 Day Shred.I burned 352 calories.0
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Finished day 4 L2 today. I doubled up today and went for a run this afternoon because its crazy cool out for SC...it's the high 80s but we haven't seen that since May My arms were tiiired today. I think because its my third consecutive day.
Oh, if anyone is having a hard time balancing with those swan rows, what I do is keep repeating in my head "I am balanced" and it works. I might touch down once. It sounds silly but give it a try!!0 -
Just did Week 2 Day 4. It's starting to get a teeny tiny teensy bit easier haha, but not by much. My arms are still intact though, which is a good sign.
fraiseroja - I still for the life of me can't balance when doing those swan rows!!!! I will try your method and see if it works haha
bathsalts - You are scaring me about Week 3! I thought about taking a peek at it but decided against it, probably a good idea not to lol0 -
I just completed Week 2 Day 4. JustBreath, I agree. I feel as though some of the exercises are getting a bit easier. Bathsalts, I did take a look at week 3. I will probably be doing the modified version on day 1. The planks are not getting easier for me and I see that there are plank exercises in week 3...joy, joy!
Keep up the good work guys! We are halfway through this. I tried 30 day shred before and I do not complete the program. I am very grateful for the support that you have all given. You guys are the best!0 -
Repeat of yesterday RI30 and 2 mile run feeling good! Hope everyone had a great day!
Ridgellmomof3, when are you getting your running in? Are you running before or after your RI30 workout? I was trying to finish my C25K program but decided that it was too much after Jillian has kicked my butt. I am now using my elliptical and I might jump on my treadmill now and then. I stopped running when I started RI30. I am not sure how I can work it in.0 -
Everyone is doing great! Keep at it! I just did D5 of Level 2 and I've begun to modify the mountain climbers, the crow pushups and the low knee thing. Yikes. Keep hoping it will get easier :ohwell: 0
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W1D2 done...I HATE side lunges with the arm raises!!!!:explode:0
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Did W2 D3 today... Those planks are horrid! I end up just catching my breath during the half crows, though I did just try straight up push ups today, so at least I was still working. I also realized I can barely do any of the core moves, so I'm gonna look at some other core exercises. I just got some Zumba DVDs in the mail, and I did 30 minutes of that in the afternoon.. That definitely worked my core, so maybe it'll be just what I need!
I'm afraid to hear that the next level is scary haha.. Only two more days until I get there, yikes! Good job hanging in there everybody. 0 -
Great job everyone on keeping at it! I love reading how everyone is doing and everyone's updates because it definitely keeps me motivated You guys are all doing awesome!
Jessicapages - Haha I felt the same way when those side lunges with the front raises came up! I remember they really did me in during the shred and then they came up again in RI30!
Week 3 is coming up in a few days, who's ready?!?!?! I sure as hell am NOT haha!0 -
Sorry I have logged in a few days, I run after the RI30 I found my muscles feel much more warmed up. I can run longer. I also run outside the treadmill kills me.
I am on w2d4 and today really didn't seem all that bad, I am not a fan of week 2 not really enjoying but I am working out. Going to run here in a bit. I have dropped 2 lbs since last week and I can tell I am losing some inches0 -
Was super tempted to sleep in, but got my lazy butt up and did W2 D4.. One more day left for me! I was pretty tired, so I didn't burn as many calories as I would have liked, but I was proud of myself for even doing it, no matter how half-assed my attempt was :laugh:
To make up for my laziness, I did 45 minutes of Zumba afterwards. I've only lost about a pound thus far (my less than great eating isn't helping..) but I can really feel the toning in my legs. They looked a lot smaller today! I also noticed I'm losing some bat wing business.. I'm loving those sumo squats and tricep dips. I may need to incorporate those all the time. 0 -
Went for a run my legs are definitely stronger! i actually ran uphill for a mile. Thanks for the squats Jillian! hope everyone is hanging in there.0
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Tonight I did Level 2 of the 30DS; just couldn't face doing my 6th day of RI30 Level 2 tonight and the 2 minutes straight of plank cardio. Level 2 of 30DS has lots of plank moves (both abs and cardio) but at least the plank cardio moves aren't one after the other as in RI30. Just couldn't face that tonight! Maybe tomorrow. . . Are you guys moving on to Level 3 whether or not you feel "ready" for it--that is, if you're like me and Level 2 cardio is still killing you? I don't know if I should stay on Level 2 for longer than a week . . . What do all of you think?0
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Ok so...today (W2 D5) was the best day of week 2. I probably won't do day six during week 2. I will start W3 D1 tomorrow (Monday). I would like to say goodbye to mountain climbers, plank jacks, crow pushups, and squat thrusts. See you next go round! MUAH!!0
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HarmonyNlife-- I just did Day 1 of Ripped in 30 Level 3 tonight. It was hard but not impossible (well, except for the rock and roll squate jumps--I can't stand up from those like Shelli and Basheera can, even if I use my hands). We can do this--and no, I don't miss the 2 minutes of straight plank cardio from Level 2! I did go down in weights, though--I only used 3s while I used 5s in Level 2 and 8s and 10s in Level 1. I might have been able to do 5s but with all the stork stances, I thought it was a better choice to start light.
Good luck everybody!
P.S. For those Rippers who are running in addition to doing Ripped in 30, I am in awe and salute you!0 -
Woohoo Week 2 done! Can't say I'm going to miss it lol.
bathsalts I'm glad to hear that Week 3 is not impossible...I have no idea what rock and roll squat jumps are but I do NOT like the sound of them haha.
Week 3 here we go!0 -
Took the weekend off,getting back at it in the AM! I can't wait 0
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Well, ended up taking sat and sun off. I have learned when my husband is home from work, I just need to do my Jillian in the AM. I was planning on Sunday and even went for a run to double up. Then, his dad came over with my niece which turned into going to the pool then it was time for VBS and then I was home it was 8:30 and of course my knee was killing me after running. LIfe really just messes you up sometimes you know. I decided I'm moving on to Level 3 today after I get back from tutoring. I am a high school English teacher so it's been awesome to have the summer off
Anyways, the good news>>>>>>>> Measurements half way through
Beginning: Now:
Left bicep- 11 3/4 11
Right bicep- 11 3/4 11
Shoulders- 40 1/2 40 1/2
Right inner thigh- 24 23 1/2
Left inner thigh- 23 1/3 23 1/2
Hips- 40 38 1/2
Upper waist- 34 33
Belly button waist- 36 35
Gut- 38 37
Weight 152.5 150.8
BF% 34.9 34.3
That's almost seven inches and two pounds. Can't complain about that!!!!
How are you all at your halfway point?0 -
dAY 1 Week 3 done. I sucked at it. Hopefully will do better tomorrow!0
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W1D3 done burned 306 caolries today I felt stronger and did the whole workout without stopping0
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W3 D1 down! I was a little discouraged this morning when I weighed in. I didn't lose any weight. I didn't gain, but I didn't lose. I have 6 pounds to lose in order to reach my first mini goal. Ok, enough of that, today's workout was hard. My legs were on fire the entire workout.
Bathsalts-I cannot do those rock and roll squats either. I have a very hard time standing back up, even when I use my hands.
I hope you all are doing well. Keep it up!0 -
Did a little strength and elliptical after RI30 wk3/day2 today, killing time until my toddler woke up from her nap. Wish she had woken up a little sooner. My chest and shoulders are on FIRE! I'm still doing C25K wk3/day2 in the morning...sometimes I think I'm that special kind of crazy ;-P0
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Hey everyone I just wanted to check in! Hope everyone is doing okay. I got tired of week two after 4 days so I went to week 3 day 1 tonight I loved it, however I thought I was going to die, well at least my legs and shoulders. they were burning so bad. Afterwards I went and ran three miles, I will give it to JM i have more endurance, now to see the weight drop, now that WOULD BE AWESOME. How is everyone else, who is still in it?0
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ridgellmomof3: you rock! Can't believe you're running after JM. More power to you! It's too freaking hot out to run here (that's my excuse, at least), plus I find it boring even though I have run two 10Ks and two 5Ks in the past.
harmonynlife: I can't even stand up from those jump squats in Rin30 Level 3, even if I use my hands. You must have great ab strength to even get up at all! I can't get off the ground! I bet you're not losing weight yet because you're gaining so much freaking muscle from doing Rin30!
jarretd: Can't believe you did elliptical, too. You are awesome!
Anyway, for me, D2 of Level 3 is done, and I'm a pool of sweat but I like it so much more than Level 2. What about all of you? Are you missing Level 2 :laugh:
Glad all of you are doing it with me! It gives me the incentive to keep doing it. Thanks! :flowerforyou:0 -
Finished day 2 week 3 and feel better about it. Did anyone else besides me notice she forgets to do the third strength move again in the first circuit? This one takes like 4 minutes less to complete and so my cal burn is lower. :ohwell:
For the rock and roll move...if you cross your feet when you are trying to get back up it helps. I jump after it to make up for my little cheat. I don't know if that defeats the purpose of the move but at least it keeps my heart rate moving. I willl try to get all the way up without the cross next few days but at least I don't fall back down!!
Great job everyone as always!!0 -
Did W3 D1 today.. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who had a hard time with the rock and roll squats! I think I sat there with my mouth gaping wondering how it was even possible before I tried and failed.. Thank goodness no one was downstairs watching haha.. I did like the bear walks though, for some weird sadistic reason. They make me giggle.
I definitely like it better than Level 2! It's definitely hard, but I feel like it's conquerable, and I'm excited to see myself get better as the week progresses. Some of these moves are so intense, I am amazed at the sheer creativity!
Oh, has anyone else noticed that Basheera is kinda of bad at the advanced moves? I feel like she's never squatting as low or trying as hard. It's kind of funny, though I really don't blame her. 0 -
Is anyone still doing Ripped in 30? I took yesterday off because I was so sore from doing No more Trouble Zones the day before, but I was going to get back into Ripped in 30 today. I'm lonely :sad: . Where is everyone? :flowerforyou:0
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