30 Day Shred Group- August

spotteddrafter

Forgot to post last night before I went up to bed to collapse.....Day3Week1 complete! Went up to 5lb weights and did well. My complaint is still my shins though - the jumping jacks seem to really aggravate them so maybe tonight I'll try punches instead. Keep up the good work, all!

foremant86

day 5 complete and feeling good!

Evallusion

I've lost 5 pounds since we started this group. I'm shocked but happy. 7 more pounds to go.

Day 5 // Level 1 Complete!

I'm finding that my body isn't as sore anymore. My endurance has improved DRASTICALLY and I can finish the whole workout start to finish with no breaks.

mmlovers90

Day five DONE! Yeah! I am having a much easier time overall now but it is still pretty tough! Those bicycle crunches kill me and nearly make me vomit. I have lost 7 pounds since Monday. It probably doesn't hurt that this week is Hell Week for me and I sweat like a pig every night during our performances (3 hours long) and I've been running around all day long driving my kids places (130+ miles a day on average) so I think that has helped some. I am pretty heavy too so I think for me, I will definitely lose more weight than some of your thinner people. Can't wait to take my pictures again on Monday to see the changes because I can definitely feel things changing on my body!

jwhit31

Is this a closed group? If not do you mind if I join in? I started 30DS on the first and it be awesome to have people I can share this experience with.

cmDaffy

Forgot to post last night before I went up to bed to collapse.....Day3Week1 complete! Went up to 5lb weights and did well. My complaint is still my shins though - the jumping jacks seem to really aggravate them so maybe tonight I'll try punches instead. Keep up the good work, all!

Try stretching them out well by doing calf lifts on a stair prior to your workout. Go BOTH directions, raise up AND lower your heel below the stair.

kimtpa1417

Can I also join? I finished day 5 today too and started on the first. I wish I would have seen this in the beginning because Jillian has kicked my butt this week.

myiceisonfire

Can I also join? I finished day 5 today too and started on the first. I wish I would have seen this in the beginning because Jillian has kicked my butt this week.

Both of you can join This group is open to anyone. The more people, the more support =D

SkateboardFi

day 5 was a lot easier, my body's starting to adjust to this type of workout..might need to invest in some 5 pounders

kalcide

can i join too!! im on day 2 of level 1.

didnt feel it yesterday, but sitting here i can feel my stomach. just taken some measurements too!!

really hoping to change my body shape and keep the pounds shifting!

kimtpa1417

Thanks for letting me join late.....

My 5 day run down. I did day one monday and it wasnt to bad. keeping up was hard. Tueday D2 I was so sore but pushed through it. D3 even more sore and thought for sure I was going to die (or my legs were going to fall off) :sad: D4 still sore and still pushing though. Day 5 feeling alot better and walking normal and going potty without dreading the pain that comes with sitting on the potty. :laugh: I am still having a bit of a problem in the cardio section but I can almost make the hole 20 minutes. And Oh man the push ups.... I have never been able to do push ups :grumble:

Is anyone taking rest days? Also how often are you weighing and measuring? I usually weigh myself every Saturday morning so I am excited to see tomorrow results. I will probably wait on the measurements until I am done.

Also Jullian really makes me what to punch her in the face so I will add my MP3 player and mute her for now on, I hope that will help with getting through the cardio portion.:laugh:

onawhymm

Just finished Level one Day 4 - hope to catch up one work out this weekend so I am back on schedule!

erinoldham19

http://www.myfitnesspays.biz/gaining-weight-exercising <--- this made me feel a little better about the weight gain.. just wish there was another way around it because seeing the numbers go up kill me..

anyway day 5 was a lot easier for me.. we are half way through level one.. i'm excited..

hope you all had a good day..

shawn526

Thanks for letting me join late.....

My 5 day run down. I did day one monday and it wasnt to bad. keeping up was hard. Tueday D2 I was so sore but pushed through it. D3 even more sore and thought for sure I was going to die (or my legs were going to fall off) :sad: D4 still sore and still pushing though. Day 5 feeling alot better and walking normal and going potty without dreading the pain that comes with sitting on the potty. :laugh: I am still having a bit of a problem in the cardio section but I can almost make the hole 20 minutes. And Oh man the push ups.... I have never been able to do push ups :grumble:

Is anyone taking rest days? Also how often are you weighing and measuring? I usually weigh myself every Saturday morning so I am excited to see tomorrow results. I will probably wait on the measurements until I am done.

Also Jullian really makes me what to punch her in the face so I will add my MP3 player and mute her for now on, I hope that will help with getting through the cardio portion.:laugh:

I will be taking a rest day every Sunday, which is my long run day. After running 17 miles, I am NOT going to want to deal with it

I'll be doing L1D5 after I get home from work in a little bit. Great job sticking with it, everyone!!

cmDaffy

Level 1 completely done! YEA Day 10! I didn't do an early workout before doing Shred, and to be honest, I felt a little tired. I think workout #1 helps prepare me mentally and physically for workout #2. Tomorrow's my long run, hopefully there will be enough energy to kick butt with Jillian!

Hope everyone's having a GREAT day!

Rock ON!

I'm going to weigh myself every 10 days and let people know how much I've lost after each level. How much have you lost so far since Day 1?

I've got to be honest, I don't know. TOM started and I'm bloaty so I'm not getting on the scales. I know my arms are looking thinner. BTW, you're in WI, correct?

myiceisonfire

Thanks for letting me join late.....

My 5 day run down. I did day one monday and it wasnt to bad. keeping up was hard. Tueday D2 I was so sore but pushed through it. D3 even more sore and thought for sure I was going to die (or my legs were going to fall off) :sad: D4 still sore and still pushing though. Day 5 feeling alot better and walking normal and going potty without dreading the pain that comes with sitting on the potty. :laugh: I am still having a bit of a problem in the cardio section but I can almost make the hole 20 minutes. And Oh man the push ups.... I have never been able to do push ups :grumble:

Is anyone taking rest days? Also how often are you weighing and measuring? I usually weigh myself every Saturday morning so I am excited to see tomorrow results. I will probably wait on the measurements until I am done.

Also Jullian really makes me what to punch her in the face so I will add my MP3 player and mute her for now on, I hope that will help with getting through the cardio portion.:laugh:

I'm not taking any rest days I'm going to weigh myself every 10 days (after each level). And I'm going to take measurements on day 31 LOL.... When I'm doing my punches I aim at her face, no joke! =P

myiceisonfire

Level 1 completely done! YEA Day 10! I didn't do an early workout before doing Shred, and to be honest, I felt a little tired. I think workout #1 helps prepare me mentally and physically for workout #2. Tomorrow's my long run, hopefully there will be enough energy to kick butt with Jillian!

Hope everyone's having a GREAT day!

Rock ON!

I'm going to weigh myself every 10 days and let people know how much I've lost after each level. How much have you lost so far since Day 1?

I've got to be honest, I don't know. TOM started and I'm bloaty so I'm not getting on the scales. I know my arms are looking thinner. BTW, you're in WI, correct?

I got TOM on Monday, and so I when I weigh in on the 11th, I think I'll end of having lost weight. =P ... Yes, Fond du Lac, WI.

jnlk80

Day 6 level one done baby!!! 4 more days and level 2 I am ready for you!!!

jayb0ne

Only just noticed this one. Me and the Fiance are rocking the 30 day shred for August. Started 1st and finished Day 5 today!

cherigurl

I have been looking for a challege to start my cousin is in one for august, I would really like to join so it can motivate me alittle more help with all the bad temptaions. I offically started my diet/work out reg on the fist so I am late but better late than never. I have been doing good so I am excited

jwhit31

Thanks so much for letting me join!!! I just finished day 5 and I thought I'd be a bit cocky and try level two. Well, let's just say it REALLY kicked my butt!!! I wanted to quit less than half way through but the only way I would let myself do that was if I'd start completely over with level one....NOT!!! I sucked it up and stumbled through it and then I did a 31 minutes on the treadmill.

I started on Monday and up until today my quads have been killing me!!! It was so bad that I need to brace myself just to sit down or I'd fall. I kept up with the workout everyday and made sure that I stretch really well everyday. I plan to take Sundays off because I NEED a rest day every week and I don't feel guilty about it. I workout 6 days a week 2 - 3 times a day. Everyday I do the elliptical for an hour and every afternoon while the kids are napping I do the shred and 30 minutes on the treadmill. I'm also doing C25K Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Today I am on W5D3 and I'm scuuuuurd!!!! :frown: :sick: This will be the first time running for 20 minutes. The longest I've run is 8 minutes so will see. I always do C25K at 5mph with a 3 incline so I'm hoping that if I take off the incline I'll be able to sustain my pace. :ohwell:

sarahp86

Hey I only started 30ds yesterday. Today was day 2 so I'm 3 days behind most of you. I'm ok with cardio. I'm crap with strength! Cos my arms are useless and I'm ok on the abs until the bicycle ab thingy! Delighted there's loads doing it. I'm also doing c25k and I did D1W2 on Monday but I was suck during the week. I'm doing D2W2 Tomo but I might repeat W2 next week, I'll see how I get on

AiJahya

On day 4 level 1 and getting better! I've not missed a day so far. The only thing I hate is the initial weight gain. Hoping that goes away by Monday.

hanharr

joining a little late 'cause today was only day 2 for me. anyone else have really sore quads for a few days after? that's why i've never been able to stick with the 30ds for more than a few days (until now, hopefully!!). it ends up getting so bad that i can barely sit down without my legs seizing up and stuff i make sure i have good posture for everything, so i don't think it's an actual injury or anything. lol, i can't even really complain because i'm used to shin splints because i have high arches and i haven't had any shin splints with this routine!!

jwhit31

joining a little late 'cause today was only day 2 for me. anyone else have really sore quads for a few days after? that's why i've never been able to stick with the 30ds for more than a few days (until now, hopefully!!). it ends up getting so bad that i can barely sit down without my legs seizing up and stuff i make sure i have good posture for everything, so i don't think it's an actual injury or anything. lol, i can't even really complain because i'm used to shin splints because i have high arches and i haven't had any shin splints with this routine!!

Oh yeah!!! I started on Monday and when I woke up the next morning I was in soooo much pain. I had to stretch constantly. I couldn't or stand for very long without becoming very stiff. Heck it was even a chore just to go to the bathroom....the toilets too low ya know. LOL.....I know TMI. After all of the stretching and sucking it up and pressing on, my quads hurt no more than the rest of my body. You just have to keep with it and stretch really well.

Recovery101

Sure! When are we starting??

myiceisonfire

Sure! When are we starting??

I started on the 1st, but some people in this group started before the 1st, and some started after the 1st. So don't worry! Welcome to the group!

Ceceamanda

Started on Monday again so glad to find a group to pull motivation from during this month. I've done the 30 day shred before and I think the first few days of level changes are the worst! Monday and Tuesday I couldn't hide the soreness as I walked around work. I was moaning and groaning with each move, reach, kneeling, sitting and standing up motion I made. But it only makes me love Jillian that much more. And it's like being reunited with a great old friend lol No one can make me hurt more than her and my body always responds to her workouts.

Today was day 4 on level 1 for me as I had to take Wednesday to rest to prevent injury and allow my body to rest so it can catch up to my sheer determination to get back fit again!

jms88

Welcome to the jungle everyone that's just joining us!! :laugh:

I finally got my L1D5 in this evening. Mornings work best for me because I can't put it off. Once I got dressed to do it tonight, I kept procrastinating. As of day 5, I can tell I'm improving. The soreness is better, my cardio and endurance is better, I don't feel like I'm going to be sick, etc. However, I am seriously shocked at how weak my upper body is! I had no idea! It's a good thing I'm doing this now.

I just want to say great job to everyone! I know this isn't easy. I just keep telling myself that if I want to get to the body that I want, I have to work for it. I guess I've been listening to Jillian too long LOL! Let's keep it going Team August!

summerbert

I'm so Jealous of everyone!!! I can't wait for the 10th so I can start my 30days