Problems with 30 Day Shred

teachfl2

Maybe I should have given it more time. I started the 30 Day Shred in July and did it every other day. I was so sore the first three days so I decided not to overdo myself. Well I started to feel extremealy bulky and my clothes were not fitting two weeks into the DVD. I decided not to use the 2 lbs weights, but I don't think the 2 lbs weights were the problem. I also gained three pounds which I know were probably muscle weight, but that seems like alot of muscle weight for two weeks. Wondering if I should try again from the beginning and stick it out the 30 days. I tend to try things and if I don't see improvements right away or see something go wrong (clothes not fitting) I tend to give up. Thoughts?

cantina920

I do the same thing--try something, but quit when I don't get the results I think I should. I have done up through day 4 on the 30DS, and I want to see it through to the end--no matter what! I say do the whole program!!

MarieNevada

sorry but the weight you gained will be water weight that your muscles are holding onto from doing something different. it is impossible to gain 3 lbs of muscle weight doing 30 day shred especially using only 2 lb weights. It's a myth that you can build muscle mass so quicly. start the 30DS again, drink at least half a gallon of water a day, maybe even more, cut your sodium completely, and by the end of 30 days you'll see you'll have lost the water.

ChantalGG

I did it for 26 days with 5lb weight. it pretty much ripped my shoulders and arms. The scale wasnt moving as much as i hoped so i quit early. i lost 3.5 but my body afterwards looked like i lost 10 or so lbs. I will do it again it is a great workout. I have tried about 5 different workouts but i really dont want to commit to one since i spent so much time on the Shred. It got boring quick. I only did the 30 day shred and i logged it in as circuit training so i may have been eating back too much calories but all in all it was good.

carrie1128

I did not lose a pound doing it (I am small to begin with but would have liked to lose at least 5 lbs) but my body changed a lot. Drink more water and make sure you are not overeating. When I first started it, I was starving all the time so I had to be careful. Also, take measurements instead of watching the scale!

teachfl2

Yes Carrie I was starving all the time too the first time I did it! I was eating all the time, mostly protein, so maybe I was overeating too.