30 Day Shred Starting 08/22/11

mjh5141

So I have a question for everyone. What are your plans once you complete the 30DS? I'm trying to decide where I want to go. I have definitely seen improvements in my shape, but I'm not there yet. So I'm thinking about either getting another Jillian Michael's dvd (suggestions?) or doing a second round of the 30DS. Any opinions?

EPICSRT

Day 22 for me. Day 5 on Level 3. Cardio at the end is still a kick in the pants, but I have noticed I am improving in this area.

Deffinately going to have see this through to the end, almost there!

Going to be in the ATL area next few days for work, so I will be taking the disk with. Not sure how big the hotel gym is bit it looks large enough for me to do this workout. I'll have to play it from my laptop. Will probably look like a goofball, but whatever!

EPICSRT

So I have a question for everyone. What are your plans once you complete the 30DS? I'm trying to decide where I want to go. I have definitely seen improvements in my shape, but I'm not there yet. So I'm thinking about either getting another Jillian Michael's dvd (suggestions?) or doing a second round of the 30DS. Any opinions?

Ripped in 30 Days!!

Starting immediately after 30DS. September 21 will be day 1.

You in??

mjh5141

So I have a question for everyone. What are your plans once you complete the 30DS? I'm trying to decide where I want to go. I have definitely seen improvements in my shape, but I'm not there yet. So I'm thinking about either getting another Jillian Michael's dvd (suggestions?) or doing a second round of the 30DS. Any opinions?

Ripped in 30 Days!!

Starting immediately after 30DS. September 21 will be day 1.

You in??

I was thinking about doing either that or 6 Week 6 Pack. Or just redoing 30DS.

Hahaha, this preview makes me unsure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ_zTvl-NmA ("I just care about you." SCREW YOU JILLIAN). It looks INTENSE.

While there are DEFINITELY noticeable results so far, I haven't seen much/any weight loss (my eating habits haven't been fantastic, something I am fixing now). So part of me feels like I should redo it with proper eating habits to see if that'll affect my weight loss, but I also don't want to get stuck in a rut, you know?

EPICSRT

I was thinking about doing either that or 6 Week 6 Pack. Or just redoing 30DS.

Hahaha, this preview makes me unsure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ_zTvl-NmA ("I just care about you." SCREW YOU JILLIAN). It looks INTENSE.

While there are DEFINITELY noticeable results so far, I haven't seen much/any weight loss (my eating habits haven't been fantastic, something I am fixing now). So part of me feels like I should redo it with proper eating habits to see if that'll affect my weight loss, but I also don't want to get stuck in a rut, you know?

I did level 1 of Ripped one time as a preview. It is a little intense, but it actually seems that 30DS is a lead in to Ripped in 30. I was going to check out the "meal plan" that is supposed to be part of ripped in 30. Figured I'd check it out and see what it has.

My weight loss progress is slowing a bit because I revised my goal and how much I want to lose how often. In addition, even though the loss is slowing, I'm still losing inches around my waist and that is almost just as good!

Well, if you decide you want to make a go of it, hit me up! I am getting bored with 30DS and won't repeat it right now. Ripped in 30 is 4 levels, 1 each weak, so the frequent change should be nice.

statia152

Good Morning all! I have something to share, this lady's results are amazing and motivation for all those who are doing 30DS.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/341211-my-30-day-shred-results-pics

statia152

Good Morning Shredders! I will have a difficult time fitting in my Shred due to a couple of appts today. But if all else fails, there is this evening. (sorry, this message was for my group)

MrsRipdizzle

So I have a question for everyone. What are your plans once you complete the 30DS? I'm trying to decide where I want to go. I have definitely seen improvements in my shape, but I'm not there yet. So I'm thinking about either getting another Jillian Michael's dvd (suggestions?) or doing a second round of the 30DS. Any opinions?

I ordered TurboFire, TurboJam, and Chalean Extreme off of Amazon (used, got all 3 for the price of one!). I think TurboFire might be beyond my level after watching several youtube vids of it but I hear that TurboJam should be just about right and will introduce me to the moves so when I am ready for TurboFire, I can keep up, as many of the moves are similar. I really liked the looks of Chalean Extreme so I think that will be the first one I commit to and then I will plan to add in TurboJam for some extra cardio if I do 2-a-days. I have 77 days to drop as much fat and get as toned as I can for a big dream trip to Disney and while I know I won't lose much weight...I'd still like to be comfortable and in shape enough to handle a full week of pounding the pavement several miles a day (not to mention, the bathing suit factor, eeeeek!).

bayerngirl

Thanks for the link! Do they have any other JM downloads?

bayerngirl

Good Morning all! I have something to share, this lady's results are amazing and motivation for all those who are doing 30DS.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/341211-my-30-day-shred-results-pics

Thanks for the link! Do they have any other JM workouts for free downloads?

statia152

Thanks for the link! Do they have any other JM downloads?

I don't know, but I will look tomorrow and let you know.

TAErvin

OMG!!! I just did Level 1 and I thought I was gona pass out. I haven't done jumping jacks since I was a little girl. But Im going to hang in there. I have day 2 tomorrow. Do I do level 1 again tomorrow?:huh:

Sambo004

Finished Day 3 of Level 2 today (13 days in), and am rather stiff, so today was a battle. I'm finding L2 quite hard, so quite scared for L3. I am waiting till the end of the 30 days to weigh / measure, so I'm feeling anxious and itching to jump on the scale. I swear I will cry if I don't lose weight after all this. Have been angelic on the food front too. Thankfully the days seem to be going quite quickly


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Thankilates

i'm still here! sorry, been struggling to just check in!!!! My weigh in and measurement will happen next Friday and MOnday, so pretty excited! I don't really know if I lost a lot of weight because I feel as if I've been gaing muscle with doing this workout so much!

Anyway, I am bored with level 2! LOL level 1 was fun! It's not that it's hard, just not into it! But I will do it three more times this week and then move into level 3! When I am done I will be moving on Ripped in 30 or a different Jmichaels!

In the meantime feeling good and hope you are all doing well too!!

bayerngirl

I am still here, haven't worked out since Friday. I missed like 4 days, oh well! Today I started with L2 again, not sure if I continue with the orginal schedule or start L2 all over again???. So far I lost over 5 lb and inches. I am happy with my results.

EPICSRT

Got a late work out in today. The hotel exercise room with very limited space. Got it done nonetheless! Tomorrow will be an early workout!

statia152

OMG!!! I just did Level 1 and I thought I was gona pass out. I haven't done jumping jacks since I was a little girl. But Im going to hang in there. I have day 2 tomorrow. Do I do level 1 again tomorrow?:huh:

Yes, each level 10 days (unless you feel ok to move up sooner). I would suggest a protein drink after the workouts, it helps rebuild / energize quicker. Or a snack with protein and carbs (peanut butter & apple / cheese & crackers ,,,,, )

statia152

Got a late work out in today. The hotel exercise room with very limited space. Got it done nonetheless! Tomorrow will be an early workout!

:happy: All you need is room to lie down for the abs circuit! Great job.

MrsRipdizzle

Level 3, day 3 done (day 22 total). Today, for some reason, I didn't burn nearly as many calories as I usually do. I burned about 290. Actually since starting level 3, I've noticed I burn a good 25-50 less than in levels 1 or 2. I think it's because of the lower impact moves (for instance: in the first interval with the ab hold/plank push ups and in the third with traveling push-ups, as opposed to movements using the larger muscle groups that really get your heart working). That...and well, I still cannot do the rock star jumps. ( I do like three half-way ones and I just have nothing left in me to push out anymore, so I jump rope in place during that segment (still keeping heart rate high, just not as strong of a movement). I'm hoping by the end of this level I will be able to do them.

I will say...I really like feeling soreness in my lower body again. I didn't feel much of that during level 2 and that bothered me.
ETA: I do NOT like the ab lifts at the very last ab interval. I am doing this move on carpet and oh my gosh, the carpet is TEARING UP my elbows! I have the worst carpet burns from that minute...I've tried it on a mat and it's still bad. I don't want to work out in a long-sleeve shirt so I'm really not sure what to do to protect my poor little elbows.

Side note...I did a quick measurement of my belly button and ugh, it seems like I've only lost .5 inch or something. My belly just doesn't want to budge. ( I'm done .8 lb for this week's weigh-in, bringing my total weight loss since we started to five pounds even. / I'm getting a little discouraged because it has been three full weeks at this point and when I look in the mirror I don't feel like I'm seeing much progress. I haven't taken measurements all over because I want to see something BIG after day 30...so I'm trying to stay positive!!! If nothing else, I FEEL stronger...so I guess that counts for something?! I could probably go back to level one and do the workout completely following Natalie instead of Anita at this point (whereas I had to follow Anita most of this journey).

EIGHT MORE DAYS!!!

EPICSRT

D8 on L3 today. Only 5 more days before I'm done with the 30DS!

I decided to just workout in my room today since it was mid afternoon and a lady was sitting on a bicycle machine and barely peddling while she was having a phone conversation.

The cardio is still a killer, but I am getting better with it. Pretty much just pushing through it.

Only 5 more days!

MrsRipdizzle

I did level 3, day 5 yesterday (day 24)...and this morning I FINALLY noticed some visual losses in my tummy. All this time I've been quick measuring over my belly button to gauge whether I'm losing any in that area (because it hasn't felt like it)...and every time I took a measurement, it came up close to my starting measurement. / But this morning...that area *looked* a little different. So I did a quick measurement and it shows inches lost today!!! I'm soooo happy about this...I was getting worried my spare tire was never going to go flat. So it looks like level 3 is where the magic happens for *me*....or else my body has decided it's FINALLY ready to change! LOL Only six more workouts...c'mon Jillian, change this body!!

EPICSRT

D10 on L3 this morning. I am trucking along nicely. The last bit of cardio is still exhausting but I am able to stay with it with no quick pauses.

I suppose our final check in will be Tuesday instead of Monday this time?

3 days and then it's on to Ripped in 30!

Thankilates

AFTER 30 days MY results are AWESOME!!!
I have lost 12 pounds since i started and lost a total of 10 inches throughout my body. I have lost 1 inch in my chest, 1.5 inches in my waist, 2 inches in my stomach, and two inches in my inner thighs! WOOOOOOOO! I can't believe this is after only 4 weeks! I can't wait to see the results at week 20! Thanks for all the motivation guys!!!! It appears that I didn't lose weight in my arms, but I know I did! LOL I must have been pulling that measuring tape REALLY tight last time. Everyone has noticed how much better they look! LOL ANYWAY- I"M ON THE MOOOOOOOOOOON right now! Of course I have lost a few inches in my arms and calves and neck, but just wrote down the major ones!

My tfire program mixed with 30ds and some stretching has been great! My goal was to be at 145ish or 140 by the end of September!I THINK I CAN! At 148, there is no reason I can't push through that! WOOO! Hope you are doing great too!!!

MrsRipdizzle

You rocked it Kim!!! Did you do B/A pics too?!?! Share share!! LOL ;o)
I think you will TOTALLY kill your goal before September is over, c'mon! You're on a roll!

MrsRipdizzle

I did day 26 today since I had to take a rest day yesterday. So if all goes as planned, I'll be finishing up on Friday (one rest day a week puts me a bit behind). I'm so excited to see everyone's progress....hoping everyone pipes in and shares their successes!!

bayerngirl

Still doing the 30DSS. I am on L3 Day 2 today. Had to take a few days off, had an ear/sinus infection. Love the results I am seeing, even with a few days off. After 30DS I will do Ripped in 30 and her leg workout.

EPICSRT

Day 30 done! 13 days on L3!

So the stats are as follows:

Starting weight: 193 pounds
Ending weight: 182 pounds

Starting waist: 40.5 inches
Ending waist: 37.7 inches

Overall, I it has been a great 30 days! 11 pounds down and nearly 3 inches off the belly. In addition to that, I am a bit more toned than when I started.

I would highly recommend 30 Day Shred to anyone that wants a concise exercise routine.

Time for Ripped in 30 Days starting tomorrow!

MrsRipdizzle

Did the FINAL workout today (even though my back was KILLING me from doing Turbo Jam for the first time yesterday hahah). I will update either tomorrow or Sunday with final stats. Very excited to finally measure and see some losses other than the scale number!!!