30 Day Shred Starting 08/22/11

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  • jnrgreene
    jnrgreene Posts: 11 Member
    Does anyone know if you should do the 30ds every day or every other? I feel like my legs need a day to recover since I did it at 5:30 this morning and they are still shakey! LOl I have always been told that you are suppose to work your muscles every other day! Help!
  • olpbabe
    olpbabe Posts: 89
    Does anyone know if you should do the 30ds every day or every other? I feel like my legs need a day to recover since I did it at 5:30 this morning and they are still shakey! LOl I have always been told that you are suppose to work your muscles every other day! Help!

    I take a rest day when needed. You're right, sometimes I feel like I'll perform much better if my muscles have a day to relax. So far, it's working out just fine!
  • felicityksr
    felicityksr Posts: 208 Member
    Just finished Day 2 Level 1 and HRM said 198 calories burned in 28 minutes. Seemed to be a little easier today. ;-) I also did a 30 minute class at the gym today.
  • enigma2546
    enigma2546 Posts: 57
    I started friday but got off track, going to start again in the morning! would love some support, feel free to add me!!
  • prila13
    prila13 Posts: 222 Member
    I also started back on my dvd today. I did D1 earlier. I'm going to try my best to keep this up again.. lol.
  • hedkell
    hedkell Posts: 121 Member
    Day 2 level 1 done. Can't do a push up properly though!!
  • BunnyEyes
    BunnyEyes Posts: 6
    Day 2 done! I wanted to stop in the first strength circuit, but once that was out of the way it went very quickly. I can't do the proper push ups either, I just do the best I can on that bit.
  • abouck
    abouck Posts: 71 Member
    I managed to complete L1D1 yesterday but did not get a chance to post. I also did not get a chance to take measurements but will try to do so today. I made it through circuit 1 no problem. Circuit 2 I had trouble completing all the jumping jacks and jump ropes because my calves were on fire. Circuit 3 I made it through but by the end I was really feeling it. My calves were cramping and my abs were sore. This morning my calves are not so bad but my quads are a little sore and my chest. Good luck to everyone on Day 2!
  • Thankilates
    Thankilates Posts: 432 Member
    Goooooood morning! Well, I'm not as sore as I thought I'd be so that is good! I can tell I worked out, and my walking is a little stiff, BUT I have been way more sore before, so that is good! :)

    I am drinking my green smoothie and just wanted to say good morning!

    Hope you are all "not too sore" either! LOL I'll be back on later as my workout won't happen until about 6! :)
  • bambier
    bambier Posts: 32
    Interestingly enough, I survived day 1 fine - a little shaky after and it took a while to catch my breath right... and the only area that had any real 'pain' while working out was the arch of my foot... I'll try different shoes tonight to see if that helps.

    Seems like everyone is doing this in the morning -- is anyone else working out at night??

    I am doing this shred IN ADDITION to my already existing workout. Anyone supplementing too, if so are you concentrating more on Cardio?

    I'm doing my regular workouts, but I'm focusing a little less on the weights. I used to do 30 mins cardio, 30 mins weights, and I'm switching to 45/15.
  • mjh5141
    mjh5141 Posts: 47
    Ok guys I'm hesitant to believe this since I'm only three days in and the scale actually showed increase today, but I caught a look at my torso in the mirror and I sort of think I see a difference already...
  • thistleandfi
    thistleandfi Posts: 102 Member
    Ok guys I'm hesitant to believe this since I'm only three days in and the scale actually showed increase today, but I caught a look at my torso in the mirror and I sort of think I see a difference already...

    From what I understand about working out/strength training & adding new exercise your muscles will retain water in an effort to recover from what you've been doing so I wouldn't worry about the scale going up a bit, that's normal.

    Congrats on noticing the difference in your body, that's great!
  • thistleandfi
    thistleandfi Posts: 102 Member
    Finished up Day 2 and even though my quads (as well as a few other muscles) were slightly sore, I found it easier to do and was able to push myself harder. I like how GOOD I feel once I've recovered... its a welcome energy boost.

    I don't know about anyone else but I'm taking care to do my own stretching for 5 mins or so before starting the dvd because I'm not totally comfortable with how little Jillian does and I'm concerned about unintentionally injuring myself in my efforts to put all I can into these work outs.

    Hope everyone is having a successful day 2 (or 1 or 3 or whichever day you are on)!
    :)
  • dusk1977
    dusk1977 Posts: 295
    Hi fellow shredders, great first 2 days :drinker:
    My Starting Weight 240lbs
    Waist 38.5" (98cm)
    Hips 46" (116cm)
    Left Thigh 25"
    Right Thigh 26"
    Left Arm 13.5"
    Right Arm 14"

    Day 1 Level 1 done (a day late :sad: ) but loved it once I got going, managed to do it at the advanced level (except the press ups) but feel great bring on the next 29 days :bigsmile:
  • change_happens
    change_happens Posts: 491
    Got it done today. :) Didn't want to, but I did !
  • futbolista10
    futbolista10 Posts: 33
    I also started this 8-22-11! Be sure to take before and after pics!
  • jadam6
    jadam6 Posts: 121 Member
    Day 2 completed. I'm not feeling half as bad as I was expecting - my abs are a little sore but I'm able to walk ok unlike last time! I find the first circuit the hardest but the time does go quickly from there.
    I'm going to supplement the workout with cycling with the family (nothing too strenuous) and I go to two workout classes a week. At the moment I'm doing the workouts last thing at night (when the kids are in bed) but I would prefer to get it out of the way in the morning (if I had a chance). Best of Luck with Day 2/3 everyone x
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    I was going to do the Shred this morning, but I decided to go on a 1.5 hour hike with my friend instead. My legs are sore from yesterday and that, so I will do D2 tomorrow evening.

    Great work everyone!!
    Ok guys I'm hesitant to believe this since I'm only three days in and the scale actually showed increase today, but I caught a look at my torso in the mirror and I sort of think I see a difference already...
    From what I understand about working out/strength training & adding new exercise your muscles will retain water in an effort to recover from what you've been doing so I wouldn't worry about the scale going up a bit, that's normal.

    Congrats on noticing the difference in your body, that's great!
    Yeah, I gained before losing on my first round too, but the mirror will show you!! I love that experience! :drinker:
  • malvakai
    malvakai Posts: 32
    Day 1 completed, a day late and I didnt want to work out but I pushed myself through it with some modified movements. Yay me!
  • smbirth
    smbirth Posts: 10 Member
    Hi everyone! Jumping in a day late! Finished L1D1 for the umpteenth time, the challenge will be to keep on going 30 days!! Never have gotten past day 2!!

    Had hubby take pics (very humbling) and getting ready to do measurements. Weighing in at 147 5 ft 5 in
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Just finished day 2. It was harder than yesterday because my muscles are still sore from yesterday. I had to drop the weights a couple of times and just use my arms without them while doing the side lunges lol I also had a hard time with the pushups. The cardio and abs were fine :)
    Not sure if I can do it tomorrow because I have a dentist appt after work and then DH will be home with me.. we live in an apt so I can't really do it when he's here unless he's showering or sleeping.
  • Sweettart
    Sweettart Posts: 1,331 Member
    Day 2 is complete!

    Well my hrm worked during todays workout and I burned 192 calories.

    I think circuit 2 is my fav. What is your fav circuit?
  • MrsRipdizzle
    MrsRipdizzle Posts: 490 Member
    I (technically) started the Shred last Wednesday. I did it on Thursday and then took Friday and Saturday off. So when I saw this thread, I decided I'd just restart with my first day on Sunday. Today I did day 3. The soreness is easing up a bit although I'm still very aware of my muscles. :) I have found that the cardio segments are challenging during the intervals but by the last segment, I'm pumping through it with little problem (maybe it's because each move only takes 30 secs and we do all four moves).

    When I started I weighed 181.8. Already saw a loss as today I came in at 180.2. I have one of those nifty scales that measures body fat, water retention, muscle mass, etc and I noticed that my muscle mass has increased a small bit and so has my water retention (by 2%). Good to know my body is responding the way it should!

    I did take before pics...and they are definitely depressing. Perhaps I'll share once we get through this. ;) I also did measurements but did them in centimeters since it's a touch more accurate for me.

    Oh, today I upped my weights from 5 lbs to 10 lbs on the chest fly segment. Five pound weights weren't doing anything for me and it felt really easy and I haven't had any soreness in my chest or pecs since starting so figured I needed to up that a bit to get a better burn. The 5 lbs KILL me on the shoulder raises when doing the side lunge. So I will sometimes grab my 2 lbs to get through that move.

    As far as calories burned...I wear a heart rate monitor and it shows my heart rate sitting in 160s to low 180s almost the whole workout (with exception of abs when it comes down to 138-145). Therefore, after a 25 min workout it shows I've burned between 325-350 calories!! I'm 31 yo, 5'4.5" and 180.2 lbs (and my HRM is all set up according to my age, resting heart rate, weight,). I've often wondered why others report burning much less calories...and I wonder if it's because they are much smaller to begin with or if my heart is just so flat out of shape. :o/ I started C25K on July 1st and was in the 7th week last week when I had to give it a rest when I started the Shred. So I've been working on conditioning my heart for those seven weeks and noticed my resting heart rate lowered after all the training. This is a good thing!!

    Lastly (sorry this is so long-winded), I'm doing an additional 30 mins of cardio (brisk walking) after the Shred each day. I'm planning to take one day off a week (Saturdays) but once I get to level 2, I may need to reevaluate. hah!
  • felicityksr
    felicityksr Posts: 208 Member
    bambier, I do mine in the evenings. Did Zumba at the gym early this morning.

    jade999a, I am not burning as many calories as you are, but I am 57. I only burn that amount of calories while doing Zumba and Step classes. ;-)
  • Thankilates
    Thankilates Posts: 432 Member
    OMG I did it today despite being sore! Push-ups are so hard for me and always have been! LOL I remember I used to do them every nght before bed (just 10) and by day 6 could do 15.... Soooo, just gotta push through the soreness! :)

    After dinner had a great meal of spaghetti squash, marinara, brocc, onions, kidney beans, mushrooms and a HUGE salad filled with veggies! :)

    Here's to day 3! :)
  • Thankilates
    Thankilates Posts: 432 Member
    Day 2 completed. I'm not feeling half as bad as I was expecting - my abs are a little sore but I'm able to walk ok unlike last time! I find the first circuit the hardest but the time does go quickly from there.
    I'm going to supplement the workout with cycling with the family (nothing too strenuous) and I go to two workout classes a week. At the moment I'm doing the workouts last thing at night (when the kids are in bed) but I would prefer to get it out of the way in the morning (if I had a chance). Best of Luck with Day 2/3 everyone x

    LOL If i can get through the second circuit during the lunges part (I have a bad knee so split lunges take me awhile to build up to) I find I am like "easy breezy" Well not easy, but not DREADING it! LOL
  • felicityksr
    felicityksr Posts: 208 Member
    Completed Day 3 Level 1 and HRM said 196 calories burned in 29 minutes.
  • bambier
    bambier Posts: 32
    Day 2 complete. yesterday it was my arch that suffered, today I got a cramp in my ring finger on one hand that's still there. I suppose maybe it's to distract me from the rest of the pain??
  • andison
    andison Posts: 22 Member
    Will pick up day 3 tomorrow. Need motivation to keep on with this one, can't seem to make it past a few days :(
  • tn92
    tn92 Posts: 12
    Im loving it so far. It is definitely a work out. how long are you going to stay on level 1? and i told myself i wasn't gonna weigh myself for a week but i couldn't help it today and i stepped on the scale and i gained 3lbs. I know that gaining weight when starting a new workout is normal but 3lbs in 2 days?!
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