30 Day Shred start date 7/10/2011

jj1983

I shredded 2 times yesterday!! Level 2 in the am, and then Level 1 before supper. I could feel it this morning for sure!!

I had my husband do Level 2 with me the other night, and it was so cute. He used to be very, very athletic and is still in shape as he has a pretty demanding job and plays recreational sports. He got a sweat on for sure and not even 5 minutes into Level 2 he said between breaths, "I can definitely see how this is effective" lol

I am starting to really feel a difference in my body - I can't wait to be back in my old clothes!!

Mveler

How is level two and three logged? The same as 1?

ShellyLee

No shred for me... have been totally exhausted most of today. I started level 2 at lunch time yesterday and then went to an hour long intro/open house aerial aerobics class (aka pole dancing!!) last night. It was SUPER FUN. My friend and I have signed up to start the 6 week level one class and have decided to do twice a week rather than once a week, we start the first week of August and can't wait! Anyway then this morning I got up and spent about an hour and half outside getting my weed beds turned back into flower beds lol, also edged the entire yard... came inside drenched in sweat (yay for 92 feels like 102!). You know it's bad when you bend over and beads of sweat drop onto the inside of your sunglasses lol. Not looking forward to mowing it on Sunday....

NotGoddess

Level 2 Day 3 done.

fit4everyoung

I am currently on Level 2 and day 13! Monday -Wednesday, I completed Level 2 twice for these three days, hoping to get a pound down or inches, but unfortunately no change at all. Pretty disappointed, though I believe I am eating all my calories. Tomorrow, more will power and monitoring my calories. Stay strong everyone and stay motivated. Keep up the great work. Thank you for all your support!

Best, Rosie

Luckysusan

I'm halfway done. Completed Day 15 Level 2.

hgellings

Last day of level 1 for me today... Thank goodness cuz I was getting bored! :yawn:

ljacksn3

Day 15 Level 2 Complete... So I figured I would share my progress so far:

Before 30DS

Weight: 126 lbs
Neck: 11.5"
Chest: 35"
Under Boobs: 31.5"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 36"
Butt: 39"
R Arm: 11"
L Arm: 11"
R Thigh: 23"
L Thigh: 23"
R Calf: 14"
L Calf: 14"

15 days of 30DS

Weight: 122 lbs
Neck: 11.5"
Chest: 34"
Under Boobs: 30"
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 35.5"
Butt: 38.5"
R Arm: 11"
L Arm: 11"
R Thigh: 22.5"
L Thigh: 22.5"
R Calf: 14"
L Calf: 14"

This brings my total loss to 4 lbs & 5" off my body! Thank you everyone for the support and motivation to keep going!!! I can't wait till the end of 30DS to post my total losses!!!

NotGoddess

L2D4 (30DS day 14) Done!

I was doing well this time until the last cardio circuit-barely made it through with just a couple breathers.

KaylaBlu2019

Everyone is doing so well! Yay! Today is my D8L1 and I'm REALLY getting the hand of the bicycle crunches (finally!) I have lost a total of 5 lbs so far and I'm loving the way I feel.. Can't wait to hit lvl 2 soon and step it up!

FieryNikkie

Finished Day 15 Level 2 tonight. Took some measurements and it seems I'm only down an inch off the waist and 1.5" off my thighs. Everything else is the same. And I'm down 3.4 pounds. I guess I should be happy but I'm a little disappointed.

Guess I need to concentrate on my eating. We have been going out a lot the past week :-/

ShellyLee

D12L2 done tonight. My hamstrings are still aching from the pole dancing class on Thursday night so those walkout push ups were killer when reaching down lol. We also did push up at the class... like real style no modified so those... yeah that walk out push ups were not easy today at any point. For the v raise squats I still start out with 5lbs.. then downgrade to the 15oz cans.. then I still end with no weight. Hopefully by the end of next week I'll be able to at least finish with the cans lol. I usually love plank stuff, but I really can not get into that last ab exercise in plank.. really just do not like it.

WalkingGirl1985

Day 14, level 2 is complete..its tough work! Still having a hard time on those V-raises..can just about do everything else with those weights, except those..I've been using 5lbs the whole time. During my first complete round, I was using 3lbs and using 5lbs at the time was much harder..now during my second round, the only time i struggle with 5lbs is V-raises. I'm good on the cardio, although the plank poses are a real pain :laugh:

NotGoddess

Day 15, L2D5 done. Halfway done!
I swear I'm not phoning it in but I'm not seeing the results some of you are. I've gained 0.2lb since Wed and my measurements are up 1/4 or 1/2 inch in some places. My BF% also went up by 0.1%. I know it's not real weight-I haven't eaten too much/too little for that and it's probably just my body prepping for Tom but it's disheartening.

jj1983

Anyone else having BAD ankle pain? I feel like I have sprained my left ankle and it's even sore to the touch. I think I'm going to try to do my shred today anyways.....I don't want to take any rest days incase I can't get back into the routine of doing it every day!!!

hgellings

First day of level 2 and it kicked my butt! I rehurt my neck/back and I'm so upset right now. It took 2 months of healing and chiropractor appts last time and here I am back at square 1. :sad: I really wanted to give it my all for the next month before our mini vaca, but now I don't know if I will be able to. Last time I hurt my back I could hardly even walk so I don't want to get there again. Just frustrated, thanks for listening to me vent.

ShellyLee

D13L2 completed... I did FF at 4x through level 3 just to see what it looks like, I have a feeling I'm going to like that level more than level 2.
I've also been horrible with my sodium lately.. really need to work on that...

WalkingGirl1985

Alright, just did Day 15, level 2..feels good to work off after a birthday party feast with cake/ice cream! Still have over 300 to work off, but ill try and do that by doing latin style dance on netflix, really wanna end this weekend right and be under calories for all 7 days! :happy:

Struggles- Well, im getting used to the cardio, I actually don't mind it so much. The V-Raises are hell though along with those military press..have a hard time keeping my foot off the ground, even doing the modified ones. Really feeling it in my arms..quads hurt a little from all the jumping around. :laugh:

I'm getting stronger, I can feel it! 15 days to go..then the day after I'm done with all 30 days, it will be my birthday and I can relax and pig out a bit..:laugh:

wbruni14

Level 2 is kicking my butt!!!! Just completed L2D13 and wow this workout is hard. Cant wait to be done with this level now!

wbruni14

So sorry to hear that hgellings! I know L2 is kicking my butt hardcore too. Be careful and only do what feels comfortable for you. I know it is frustrating not being able to do what you had planned on, but try to keep your head up. Do what you can and don't overdo it. You don't want to not be able to enjoy your vacation because of your back!

hgellings

So sorry to hear that hgellings! I know L2 is kicking my butt hardcore too. Be careful and only do what feels comfortable for you. I know it is frustrating not being able to do what you had planned on, but try to keep your head up. Do what you can and don't overdo it. You don't want to not be able to enjoy your vacation because of your back!

Thanks! I was so excited to start level 2 and here I am injured. After hurting my back before and being down for a good month at least, I'm so mad:mad: ,frustrated:explode: , and sad:sad: to be back in the same position. I also know how much pain I was in and do not want it to get to that severity again so I will be smart and take a few days off until I'm at least 90% again.

NotGoddess

L2D6 (day 16) - Done.
Today I switched up to 5lb weights for everything but the v-raises. Those stayed at 3lb and it helped me finish them w/o wimping. I think because it seemed like less effort.

FieryNikkie

16 Days down and I think I'm going to have to switch to doing this every other day, if I can do that at all. During my 3 mile run yesterday I started to feel some pain in my foot/calf but ran through it. By evening I was limping around. Even after ice and stretches it is still pretty sore today. Running is more important to me than 30 DS especially seeing as my first race is only 21 days away. So I'm thinking I am going to slow down on some of these workouts and switch to some lower impact ones like swimming and biking.

Nlakshmi

Did D3L2.. but I have to be honest.. I haven't been able to do it everyday...but I made a promise to myself that I will do it everyday starting today... Today I will do D4L2..

nina

dustyhockeymom

I completed Day 15 L2 today. Halfway done! I had two days off because I was out of town. Glad I was back at it today because it would have been easy to skip today and then not get back to it today. It was hard after the break, but I know tomorrow will be better.

BananaBee3

HOLY CRAP! L2 kicked my butt!! D11L2 complete!

I'm looking forward to the improvments!

BioQueen

Day 15 Level 2 done! I'm pumped that I can finally do all of the plank poses Natalie style without taking any breaks. I switched to 1.5 weights for the v-raises because my arms would fall off otherwise. But WOAH those planks kill my shoulders. Halfway done today!!!

SunnyDispo619

HOLY CRAP! L2 kicked my butt!! D11L2 complete!

I'm looking forward to the improvments!

Lol! I hear you...I did Day 14 L2 this morning...and I was CRAZY sweaty! I'm already afraid of L3!!!! But great job sticking with it.

WalkingGirl1985

16 days down! 14 days left! 4 days or so until level 3..oooh, scary!! :laugh:

fit4everyoung

Level 2/ day 16 completed with less sweat. I am going to miss level 2 by Thursday. I took a little peak and cardio will be with weights, jumping jacks. I am getting a little pack on my abs,, miniature 6 pack. (Is there such a thing; 0))!


Good luck everyone. I am cheering for all of your, great commitment. FINISH STRONG!

Best,
Rosie