30 Day Shred - 08/08/11

megz4987

Note to self (and others, haha): Remember to drink water before the workout- not right before, you know what I mean.
I get lightheaded if I don't drink enough water before working out. Bad move!

heather_elise85

I just found it on demand on directv and started today! Whew!!! I thought 20-30min couldn't be that bad but man, its tough!

statia152

Attempted 2nd day this morning but only managed 17 mins before I thought my arms were going to fall off:noway:

But just did it all the way through, just sucked up the sore bits, no way I am giving up. Upper arms are really burning now :laugh:

I don't know it this would be considered cheating or not, but maybe drop the weights tomorrow? I would do the arm press (lying on your back) and try low fat choc milk after workout. (my daughter's coachs tell her to do this, helps cut the recovery period in half). Personally, one day without weights if you are super sore for recovery isn't a bad thing, is it?

KateHubb

Started it yesterday! The cardio parts def killed my thighs, but I'm anxious to do it again tonight!

tbhoover

D1 L1 Done! I started this before and only completed through D6 L1 cuz I got WAY too busy. But now I am rededicated and I will complete this. Feeling a little sore after doing some of the other exercises from my August Challenge team. Its time to get serious. Hope to reach Onderland this Month

Popogoodwin

PS how do you all log this exercise?

I use the exercise link on myfitnesspal.com to log my exercise. I wear a heart rate monitor. For the 30 minutes I burn about 260 calories.

AlmostMrsP

I just did day 2 of level one. I took it a little easier today because my one thigh has been hurting for the past few days and I had some trouble at yoga this morning. I didn't want to do anything to injure it further. So, instead of using my 5lb weights, I used soup cans as someone else suggested. I'm hoping to be able to push myself tomorrow and use the 5lb weights again. I may alternate between the cans and weights as I really don't want to go out and buy lighter weights as I think I can do with the 5lb, just need to ease into it.

joimichele

Hi!

Just curious if anybody else is having knee trouble?

fakeplastictree

Hi!

Just curious if anybody else is having knee trouble?

I have bad everything, with the ones that may put stress on your knee don't go down as far and make sure that you put your weight on your heels more than the front of your foot. Also, make sure your knee doesn't go over your toes, that helps with the weight distribution.

Honey1990

I started on the the 8th to. im not to sore today how about you?

chellaJKR

L1 D1!

khgraves

I'll join all of you. I just got back from vacation but had done a week or so of 30DS before I left. I'll start back up today. I've had to slowly increase weights due to a shoulder injury and eased myself into the full workout b/c of earlier abandoned attempts due to extremely sore thighs. By the end of one week I was able to fully engage with level one.

Pidders89

Hey Ladies, good job to you all keep it up day 3 level 1 tonight although i have to say my thighs are killing me! lol

xxx

megz4987

L1D2, feeling good

ursy87

L1D3 done - afetr the first 5 minutes it just flew by tonight :happy: Keep it up everyone x

statia152

L1 - D3 I did 2 sessions back to back, but had to drop the weights half way through the 2nd time. I've been logging in this exercise as "calisthenics - home, lite to mod". It's giving me 153 cals burned for 25 mins. That doesn't sound right. If I log it as "aerobic - low impact" I get 219 for 25 mins. Is there anyone here 220 - 240 pounds with a HRM? What do you get?

joimichele

Did D3 L1 today. My knee didn't hurt today and I figured out what move I was doing wrong. Today, I noticed that Natalie was cheating when she thought the camera wasn't on her. That made me soooo mad...lol. Plus she just seems sloppy and floppy when she does some of the moves...is it just me?

joimichele

Hi!

Just curious if anybody else is having knee trouble?

I have bad everything, with the ones that may put stress on your knee don't go down as far and make sure that you put your weight on your heels more than the front of your foot. Also, make sure your knee doesn't go over your toes, that helps with the weight distribution.

Thanks!

statia152

Ok, I have my answer. If I had only logged it as "circuit training", I would have been fine.

Pidders89

Hey everyone,

Your all doing such a fantastic job, I did L1 D3 yesterday and found that it is slowly getting easier as in im not aching so much in the mornings! lol Day 4 today and will be doing it when i get in from work

So proud of all of you for all your fantastic work!

Keep it up we can do this!

Sara
xxx

statia152

L1 Day 4 done! I can see a huge difference in my stamina. Increased pushups, better lunges ... I'm so glad I started.

ursy87

L1D4 complete - love it when she says 'this is you for strength' I know I'm nearly done and seem to bounce through the last 2 mins cardio part!

khgraves

Completed Lvl1D3 today. Jumping jacks getting better and able to squat a little lower

khgraves

Did D3 L1 today. My knee didn't hurt today and I figured out what move I was doing wrong. Today, I noticed that Natalie was cheating when she thought the camera wasn't on her. That made me soooo mad...lol. Plus she just seems sloppy and floppy when she does some of the moves...is it just me?

I've noticed this as well. I think Anita should be doing the harder moves. It seems she and Jillian are discussing that at the very beginning. I've heard that there's less "cheating" from our role models in Ripped in 30. I hope to try that after completing 30DS

larose12

Yup, husband and I are starting tonight. We're a little intimidated but looking forward to it!

sclupien

All,

30-Day Shred is a great basic program. The key is to do it consistently. I used it back starting in January, and have lost 100 lbs to date (255 to 156). I stayed on each level for a few weeks, but also mixed in using an elliptical machine 2 days a week. after a few months, it looses its impact. I have since moved on the P90X because it's more challenging.

I will forever be grateful to 30-Day Shred for getting me going.

Steve

Pidders89

Did L1 D4 today like a few of the other ladies that have commented, and like them i am feeling the difference, i find it a lot easier to do and the 20 minutes are flying by now but still building up a sweat!


Keep it up all of you lovely ladies!!
xxx

joimichele

I did L1 D4 and BFBM today! 500+ calories!

joimichele

I've noticed this as well. I think Anita should be doing the harder moves. It seems she and Jillian are discussing that at the very beginning. I've heard that there's less "cheating" from our role models in Ripped in 30. I hope to try that after completing 30DS
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I heard that one is all about balance. I have the dvd but I am scared to try it.

fakeplastictree

I did L1 D4 and BFBM today! 500+ calories!

Awesome!! yesterday was Day 3 on Level 2, today i'm c25k-ing. but i burned 500 yesterday too. great job!