30DS Challenge from Sept 20 till Oct 20

kymarai

L1D2 complete! I went for a walk around the mall after work so I just now got done with 30DS. I really noticed the achiness in my thighs during the warm up, otherwise it hasn't been too bad. Yet. I'm really glad I started right before the weekend so my body has a couple days to scream at me before I have to be up early for work and getting my kids to school.

I didn't attempt my weights on the shoulder presses because I wimped out. Then I got a bit angry at myself for wimping out right off the bat on Day 2 so I refused to give up on any other strength exercises. Even the side lunge ones where I was shaking like jello to get the weights up. I also surprised myself by getting noisy. Instead of just puffing away, I was grunting and growling and I think getting verbal might have helped me push through, especially on those damn bicycle crunches.

Just know that each day you will get stronger and be able to do more! I love the noises! Works for me ( as long as you don't wake anyone up-hehe )

Lesah0808

D4L1 30 Day Shred Completed!! It's getting easier!!:happy:

dovesgate

L1D2 complete! I went for a walk around the mall after work so I just now got done with 30DS. I really noticed the achiness in my thighs during the warm up, otherwise it hasn't been too bad. Yet. I'm really glad I started right before the weekend so my body has a couple days to scream at me before I have to be up early for work and getting my kids to school.

I didn't attempt my weights on the shoulder presses because I wimped out. Then I got a bit angry at myself for wimping out right off the bat on Day 2 so I refused to give up on any other strength exercises. Even the side lunge ones where I was shaking like jello to get the weights up. I also surprised myself by getting noisy. Instead of just puffing away, I was grunting and growling and I think getting verbal might have helped me push through, especially on those damn bicycle crunches.

Just know that each day you will get stronger and be able to do more! I love the noises! Works for me ( as long as you don't wake anyone up-hehe )

Thank you! I really appreciate the encouragement!

trhjrh06

Wow guess I didn't log it yesterday. BUT::
I have day 5 & 6 level 1 DONE!
Did day 6 level one today.

I am able to go through certain workouts a little easier now. But still having problems with certain ones...push-ups for one!

Feeling really good though!

jellybean1971

Didn't post yesterday but

D4 L1 Completed!!!


And just finished

D5 L1 Completed!!!

so day 6 tomorrow I can not believe how much easier I'm finding this

trhjrh06

Didn't post yesterday but

D4 L1 Completed!!!


And just finished

D5 L1 Completed!!!

so day 6 tomorrow I can not believe how much easier I'm finding this

I just finished D6 L1 today and I also can't believe even if a little it's getting easier! I'm loving it though!

legacysh

I guess i didn't post yesterday either. Day 4 Level 1 Completed. I will post tonight after I complete day 5. level 1 definately getting easier.

paulinevalentine

Hi, I would like to join your motivation group. I also started the 30DS on Tuesday so am now on Day 5 and have completed this. I am still pretty sore today (although I did jog for 35 mins also which hasn't helped the soreness in my thighs). My details are as follows:

Age: 40 years old
Weight on 20 Sept: 165 lbs
Weight on 30 Sept:

Completed Day 1 to Day 5 on Level 1. Will continue on level 1 until 30 September. Doing okay and hoping to lose quite a bit. I am from Edinburgh in Scotland and I'd like to lose 3 stone (but thats probably asking quite a lot). I've not been this heavy since I had my son 12 years ago so I need to get a grip. I stopped smoking in January this year and thats not helped as i've been eating to compensate. So lets give it a real go eh!!!

susy99

Hey girls, here is an update where we are standing!!
I want to announce that we have 2 members that have reached Level 2! SO CONGRATS to: sissamae AND trhjrh06 :flowerforyou:

NOW FOR THE UPDATE! :drinker:

Susy99

Age: 29 years old
Starting Weight: 78kg
End Weight: -

Day 1: Completed!
Day 2: Completed!
Day 3: Completed!
Day 4: Completed!
Day 5:

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ecoyle

age-27
starting weight-134 pounds
end weight-

Day 1:

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nikbis

Age: 33
Starting Weight: 142
End Weight: 130 I hope!!

Day 1:

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lyndora1975

Age:
Starting weight:
End weight?

Day 1:

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kymarai

Age-48
Starting weight 129.6
End weight?

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Complete!
Day 3: Complete
Day 4: Completed
Day 5: Completed

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BadBtch

Age- 22
Starting weight- 78
End weight –

Day 1:

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dutchess48

Age: 27
Starting weight: 283.2
End weight?

Day 1:

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Kirsty_UK

Age: 33
Starting Weight: 171lbs
End Weight: (keep this in blank for the end!)
Neck - 13"
Waist - 33"
Hips - 40"
Upper arms - 11.5"
Thighs - 23"

Day 1:

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carribear

Age: 29
Starting Weight : 258.5
Ending weight: less then that ^

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Complete!
Day 3: Complete!
Day 4: Completed

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ecahill91

Age: 20
SW: 149.6
EW: ____

Day 1:

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dez_yaoichan

AGE: 24
SW: 174.4
EW: goal is 160

Hight- 5'3"
Shoulders- 38.5 in
Left bicep- 12.75 in
Right bicep- 12.25 in
Bust- 39 in
Under bust- 33 in
Upper waist- 34 in
Muffin Top- 44 in
Hips- 43 in
Right thigh- 25 in
Left thigh- 25 in

Day 1:

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shutterflutter

Age: 28
SW: 139.5
EW

Day 1:

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toadiejones

Age: 35
Starting Weight: 136.6
End Weight:
Goal Weight: 130 would be awesome!

Day 1: Completed

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jumcadam

Age: 24
Starting Weight: 154
End Weight: -

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed
Day 4: Completed

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nomoremuffintop4

age 42
SW-133
GW-125 after challenge..would love to be at 120 at some point

Day 1: Completed
Day 2:

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Corruptkitten

Age: 33
SW: 169.5
EW Goal: 160

Height- 5'5"
Shoulders-
Left bicep-
Right bicep-
Bust-
Under bust-
Upper waist-
Muffin Top-
Hips-
Right thigh-
Left thigh-

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Complete

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mezzosoprano89

Age: 21
Start Weight: 179
End Weight: ????

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Complete
Day 4: Completed

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bmqbonnie
Age: 24
Start Weight: 151.4 lbs
End Weight: ????

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Complete

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jsg8tor

Age :48
Height: 5'8"
Current Weight 180.2
Ending Weight??

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed
Day 4: Completed

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trhjrh06

Age: 24
Start Weight: 260.8
Height: 5'4''
End Weight:

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed
Day 4: Completed
Day 5: Completed
Day 6: Completed

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shadie1974

Age: 37
BW:136.5
End-

Day 1: Complete!
Day 2: Complete!
Day 3:

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nisijam5

Age: 45
Starting Weight: 179
End Weight: Goal is 174

Day 1:

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Navallez

Age: 41.99999
CW: 321
EW:

Day 1: Completed
Day 2:

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legacysh

Age: 46
SW: 153.5
EW Goal: 148
Height- 5'5"
Left bicep- 11
Right bicep- 11
Bust- 38
Under bust- 33
Upper waist- 31
Muffin Top- 35
Hips- 38
Right thigh-22.5
Left thigh-22

Day 1: Completed!
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed
Day 4: Completed

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BreCore

Age: 25
SW: 174
EW Goal: 165

Height - 5'4"
Left bicep - 14"
Right bicep - 13 3/4"
Bust - 42"
Under bust - 36 1/2"
Upper waist - 36 1/2"
Muffin Top - 40"
Hips - 42 1/2"
Right thigh - 26"
Left thigh - 26 1/2"
Right calf - 16"
Left calf - 16"

Day 1: Completed

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Christine1110

Age: 49
CW: 157
EW: -

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Complete!
Day 3: Completed
Day 4: Completed

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sissamae
Age: -
CW: 133
EW: -

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed
Day 4: Completed
Day 5: Completed
Day 6: Completed

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iron_goddess

Age: 44
Starting Weight: 237
End Weight:

Day 1: Complete

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misslisamadams

Age: 32
CW:167
GW: 160 or below

Day 1: Complete
Day 2: Complete
Day 3: Complete
Day 4: Complete

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Corruptkitten

Age: -
CW:169
GW: 160 or below

Height - 5'5"
Left bicep - 12.5"
Right bicep - 13"
Bust - 40"
Under bust - 35.5"
Upper waist - 34.5"
Muffin Top - 41"
Hips - 45"
Right thigh - 25.5"
Left thigh - 26"
Right calf - 14.5"
Left calf - 15"

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed

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bevjones601

SW 350
Age: 33

Day 1: Completed

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emmab0902
SW: 56kg

Day 1: Completed

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jellybean1971

AGE: 40
SW: 209.5
EW: goal is

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed
Day 4: Completed
Day 5: Completed

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lauren2390

Age- 21
CW- 165
EW-

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed

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Gemnildy

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martinbeks

Age: 26
Starting Weight: 251.8
End Weight: --

Bust 43
Waist 40.5
Hips 50.5
Right Arm 15
Right Thigh 29

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed
Day 4: Completed
Day 5: Completed

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Jessicaallen48

Age-19
Starting weight-156
End weight -????

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed

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momie0205

Amy
Age: 25
Starting Weight: 175
End Weight: (keep this in blank for the end!)

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed
Day 4: Completed

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treatdream

Patty
Age: 33
Starting Weight: 225 lbs
End Weight:

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed

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dovesgate

SW: 218.2
End Weight:

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed



paulinevalentine

Age: 40 years old
Weight on 20 Sept: 165 lbs
Weight on 30 Sept:

Day 1: Completed
Day 2: Completed
Day 3: Completed
Day 4: Completed
Day 5: Completed

sissamae

Today I just finished Day 7!! I took a rest day yesterday and I am staying on level one until day 10. I actually did 2 REAL push-ups today!!! I am doing really well with the modified, but I think they are the first EVER REAL push-ups I have done in my life. I made it the whole way through level 1 with out ANY break!! I am hoping that I don't get discouraged on level 2 on Wednesday when I do it for the first time. YOu are all doing great!!

Oh..and I guess I forgot to put my age. I am 31. Also, I didn't get to take my measurements until yesterday, but glad I will have something to compare to other than pictures.

Good luck and keep up the hard work!

sissamae

Wow guess I didn't log it yesterday. BUT::
I have day 5 & 6 level 1 DONE!
Did day 6 level one today.

I am able to go through certain workouts a little easier now. But still having problems with certain ones...push-ups for one!

Feeling really good though!

Great Job!!! I also struggle with the push-ups!! Keep up the great work!

mezzosoprano89

Didn't post yesterday, but I completed Day 5 and 6!! It's getting easier

samhradh

Hi there,
I started 20/09/2011.
I have been in another thread, but they want to do rest days and mix up the DVDs, so is it OK if I tag along here?
Age: 43
SW: 186.2
I took measurements Day one, so excited to see what the difference will be on day 30.

30DS level 1
Day 1 check
Day 2 check ( arms seemed a little heavier to-night, did extra 10 min stretch after)
Day 3 check ( no getting any easier) 10% done yay!!!!
Day 4 check ( still doing extra stretch seem so be helping)
Day 5 check (had chip shop fish & chips for dinner not a good idea when doing crunches)
Day 6 check ( still tough) 20% not sure if there's light at the end of the tunnel or a train coming.

lauren2390

Day 4&5

Feeling pretty good. Some things in the workout seem a lot easier, but those squat press and side lunge/shoulder raise moves KILL my arms! I try to go for as long as I can or at least lung, then lung and raise so I am only raising my shoulders every other move. I really want to be able to do the arms workouts all the way through, but it just hurts so bad. Didn't realize my arms were that out of shape!

mezzosoprano89

Day 7 Level 1 completed! I finally got through the whole thing barely stopping including that terrible first circuit (the jumping one) and I moved up to 5lb weights, hopefully by day 11 I'll be ready for level 2!

trhjrh06

Wow guess I didn't log it yesterday. BUT::
I have day 5 & 6 level 1 DONE!
Did day 6 level one today.

I am able to go through certain workouts a little easier now. But still having problems with certain ones...push-ups for one!

Feeling really good though!

Great Job!!! I also struggle with the push-ups!! Keep up the great work!

Thank you! I'm surprising myself everyday that I do it! A little nervous for the 2nd level lol but ready!

trhjrh06

D7 L1 DONE!!!!!!

Still can't get thru the push ups =( the only other thing I can't fully do and can almost do it is the side lunge with the arm raises.....oh and the lunges with bicep curls get me too lol but I can do all the cardio!

For some reason to me the last cardio round with all four is easier than the beginning!

I was worried bout the weekends cause I usually took a break on exersize....I feel better when I workout so I'm very happy I bought this dvd!

Lesah0808

D5L1 completed!!! It's getting really easy to the point that I'm moving faster than Jullian & the girls!! Lol! I want to do a couple more days at Level 1 b4 moving on but I'm ready!!! Has anyone experienced your body (arms.legs abs) become very jiggly??? I have & this happens when I start working out but I usually never workout long enough 2 see results but this time i will!!

kymarai

Wow! Everyone is doing a great job!!!!! I missed a day this week. No excuse, just couldn't motivate, Well I caught up today! Day 6 and 7 completed this morning.

Everyone's comments are helpful. I too find the last cardio set easier to do than the first. I too hate the pushups! (Even if my doctor wants me to do them) I agree with extra stretching afterwards as well. Was so sore the first 4 days, but have since added 10 minutes of pilates stretch afterwards and feeling less sore.

Today I am jello, but I guess that is what happens when you double up!

Have a great day everyone! Drink water! and Keep moving!

sissamae

D7 L1 DONE!!!!!!

Still can't get thru the push ups =( the only other thing I can't fully do and can almost do it is the side lunge with the arm raises.....oh and the lunges with bicep curls get me too lol but I can do all the cardio!

For some reason to me the last cardio round with all four is easier than the beginning!

I was worried bout the weekends cause I usually took a break on exersize....I feel better when I workout so I'm very happy I bought this dvd!

I also find the last cardio to be very easy! I think it is because we know we are almost done!!! lol Good job on day 7 complete!

samhradh

Day 7 check

i'm finding the skipping the toughest, it burns so bad, but on the upside i'm getting off the floor a lot quicker, lol.
Still feel like puking during the bicycle crunch at the end.

dovesgate

I did complete L1D3 yesterday. Focusing on laundry tis morning and afternoon. I WILL get L1D4 done today. As a matter of fact... I'm going to go put my socks and tennies on right now.

legacysh

I was out sick yesterday and tried to do day 5, but my husband made me go to bed.

I have completed day 5 today level 1.

Have a great week everyone!

legacysh

Day 7 check

i'm finding the skipping the toughest, it burns so bad, but on the upside i'm getting off the floor a lot quicker, lol.
Still feel like puking during the bicycle crunch at the end.

I thought I was alone...but i see we are two peas in a pod on this one.

Corruptkitten

I haven't been in the forum for a couple days, but I completed Day 6 this morning. The soreness is gone for the most part. I originally started with 2lb weights since that is what I had at home, but now bought some 3lb'ers that I will be using from here on out. Tomorrow I am going to add my regular routine back in. Spin Monday, Yoga Tuesday, Spin Wednesday not sure about the rest of the week, but that's what I have so far.

I saw Jillian's Ripped in 30 at Target today and see she has similar circuits. I hear it is harder though. Has anyone attempted RI30?

sissamae

Day 8 Level 1 complete!! I cannot believe that I have actually stuck with this so far!! I REALLY did NOT want to do this workout today, but I did I really struggled with the lunge & shouler raise....not sure that is going to get eaiser EVER lol

I did 4 REAL push ups today. I am going to try and increase that every day. As every day passes I get more and more nervous about Level 2.

Great job to everyone else who has been sticking to this program. Seeing all of the before and after photos and results is going to be great!!

trhjrh06

D7 L1 DONE!!!!!!

Still can't get thru the push ups =( the only other thing I can't fully do and can almost do it is the side lunge with the arm raises.....oh and the lunges with bicep curls get me too lol but I can do all the cardio!

For some reason to me the last cardio round with all four is easier than the beginning!

I was worried bout the weekends cause I usually took a break on exersize....I feel better when I workout so I'm very happy I bought this dvd!

I also find the last cardio to be very easy! I think it is because we know we are almost done!!! lol Good job on day 7 complete!

Thank you!!!! I think your right, we know were almost done so we are pushing harder! Ready to get done!

trhjrh06

Day 8 Level 1 complete!! I cannot believe that I have actually stuck with this so far!! I REALLY did NOT want to do this workout today, but I did I really struggled with the lunge & shouler raise....not sure that is going to get eaiser EVER lol

I did 4 REAL push ups today. I am going to try and increase that every day. As every day passes I get more and more nervous about Level 2.

Great job to everyone else who has been sticking to this program. Seeing all of the before and after photos and results is going to be great!!

I myself am also nervous about starting level 2! I was SOOOOO sore the first 2-3 days but I am getting less sore everyday. I liked the soreness because it made me feel like I was actually doing something. But I know just because I am not as sore now doesn't mean I am not working it and doing good! I am supposed to weigh in Wednesday which is my normal weigh in day, But I might weigh in tomorrow because I started this last Monday. We'll see!
And I did take before photos I believe on Monday or Tuesday I will take them on Day 30 for the after!

emmab0902

Completed day 5 today.

My stats are

Height 5'4"
SW 123lbs
GW 112lbs
Waist 28"
Hips 34"

dovesgate

L1D4 has been completed! Funny thing - I was so incredibly sore yesterday that I was wondering if I would have any better luck asking my own hubby to put a seat riser on one of our toilets. Today, I'm not so sore. Even after the workout, I'm still not that sore. A little but I think less than any other day so far.

I think my endurance is slowly creeping up as well. I made it through more jumping jacks, more jump rope, more squat and press things (I didn't put down my weights even though I didn't push up on all of them) and ALL BUT 2 of the butterfly crunches.