I am so upset..I dont think I can do 30DS anymore :(

hello77kitty

I feel like such a failure..like I am destined to be fat. My knees just hurt too much..I put on crosstrainers..didn't help..but this time I canbarely do the jumping jacks because it hurts..and when I was done the bottom of my feet felt strange and tinglly so I had to stop the dvd..now I am here..I really loved the results and Jillian..I just feel like the other low impact workouts wont give me the results I want..I wont get "shredded" doing a powerwalk dvd will I?

Elizabeth_C34

30DS is not a beginners workout. Don't feel like a failure! Start doing other workouts: walking, light jogging, etc. to build up your leg strength and endurance.

I couldn't do it at first either. Don't you dare give up!

catwrangler

Make your own routine of all the exercises she does from all the levels that you CAN do. That's what I did with her kettlebell DVD. I could never do the ones that involve getting on the floor.

christy_frank

She can be killer on the knees. Stick w/ the low impact moves throughout the workout. I also prefer Last Chance Workout over 30DS...it is less impact but no ab work.

cloneme_losehalf

I feel like I am in your shoes!!!!

beautifulbrat

I have yet to attempt the 30DS but I hear its intense. However, this video is one that I use to warm up with a LOT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryuGJhAIZNo

akgrl1020

Well, depending where you are on your weight loss journey, power walking might be perfect! I started out walking, and as I gained strength and endurance I expanded my exercise. Find what works for you, right now! You can do it!

luvmybeebees

Please don't feel like you failed! I tried it at least three different times before I could do it...and I still haven't ever passed level one! Just do other things that are lower impact and build your way up. And next time you visit Jillian, you will do better!

lmelangley

Start out slower, and don't worry about shredding. I don't know of anyone who could do that kind of exercise without building up endurance. I agree with others who've posted. There's nothing wrong with doing some power walking. Your knees will thank you.

filmfanatic29

You aren't a failure! Don't worry, I completely understand!! I've had a lot of knee issues in the past (and surgeries) and 30DS can be pretty rough on them. I decided to stop and then if I feel up to it I will try doing it at a later date. You'll find an exercise routine that works for you. Personally, I replaced 30 DS with Zumba.

ursula0601k

If it's just the jumping jacks bothering u, modfify them. There is no jumping with a modified jumping jack so it should allow u to complete the rest of the workout. good luck!

jessicajoy87

I do Leslie Sansome workouts and those are considered low impact aerobics. That plus counting my calories I have lost over 30 lbs in 2 months. As long as you are doing something I think that is all that matters.

briehill

If you're having problems with your knees try doing stuff that's low impact. I'm not doing any of the dvd's right now just walking and swimming but I'm still losing it. My mom lost over 100 lbs and all she ever did was cardio (treadmill, bike, etc.) and weights. Don't feel bad if you can't do a dvd and as someone else said try something else for awhile till you get more comfortable doing higher impact workouts. Highly recommend swimming as it's low impact and works your entire body if you do it right.

trelm249

There is nothing wrong with walking. Set a good pace and you can still have intense cardio. If your knees are an issue, walk on turf like at a soccer or football field. Or if you have access to a soft track then get there. Just keep moving. The conditioning comes in time.

When I started, my load bearing joints really rebelled against bearing a load at first. A year later things are MUCH better. I still can't really do a sustained jog because of the knees. However I have found many other things I can do.

adnorri

I was doing a bootcamp with my friend and started having real problems with my knees. I went to my massage therapist and he fixed it within a couple of treatments. I dont know if this is something that you have access to but it really helps. I was so upset too when I thought that I wasnt going to be able to run or do the workouts anymore, but he said not to worry that he sees it all the time in people that are really active. I just needed to maintain my knees. He gave it a certain name and of course I cant remember what it was, but you may check that out and see if it helps.

deanadimples

I did 30DS when I started here. My knees KILLED at first. I modified. I would do the arms of the exercise, but instead of the squats or whatever, I'd do a knee lift or something. Or I didn't go as far down, went slower, etc. Whatever it took to get a workout without killing my knees. I NEVER did the jump lunges....6 months later and 30DS and Supreme 90 Day program later, I finally do a few, but only because I'm strong enough now. I just don't think that is a very safe exercise. And it is NOT for beginners.

By the end of 30Ds, I had noticed quite a bit of improvement in my knees. They are like anything else, if they are weak it takes time. It's important to ease into knee work and proper form is imperative!!

5 months later, my knees do pretty good. I weigh 30 lbs less, have better form and I'm stronger. You can get there too.

kelsully

You are not too fat...I am a running fool and am pretty tiny and there are workouts that I just won't do or can't do as they hurt my knees. 30DS and SOME of the FIRM DVD just have way too many squatty lungey things. I have found a DVD series called 10 minute solutions...they have 5 segments that are 10 minutes each...you can program them to play just one time, 2 or three of the segments, all five etc...there is no weight training in the 2 dvd's that I have but the cardio is fun...there are a few that I don't have that might have weight training. What I have found works for me is 10-30 minutes of 10 minute solution and then 10-20 minutes of weights ...exercises and sequences I have learned watching 30 DS and FIRM DVD and from a JAckie Warner total body circuit DVD...

hello77kitty

Thank you guys for the encouragement..I can't stop crying. I just feel like I worked so hard at it for 10days..and now it hurts too much to continue..I feel like I can deal with the intensity just my stupid knees..I feel like going to walmart asap to pick up Leslie S. Dvd..I was doing so good...but im scared it wont burn enough calories.

beautybiz

Don't feel like that. You have to build up to that type of work out. You will be so proud when you work your way up and are slamming it! :happy:

Elizabeth_C34

Thank you guys for the encouragement..I can't stop crying. I just feel like I worked so hard at it for 10days..and now it hurts too much to continue..I feel like I can deal with the intensity just my stupid knees..I feel like going to walmart asap to pick up Leslie S. Dvd..I was doing so good...but im scared it wont burn enough calories.

You may want to talk to a doctor about the pain. If it's really sharp or a pinch pain, that could indicate knee problems that may need treatment. Don't do anything your body tells you is a really bad idea. No crying! Remember every day is a new one, and with it comes a chance to do things differently

jcstanton

Don't give up just because one type of workout didn't work for you. And remember, you're only truly a failure if you quit. SO DON'T EVER GIVE UP!!! I signed up for a six week walk/jog/run class at my gym a couple of months ago, but reality struck in the third week. The morning after my class, I could barely put weight on my left knee, and I wasn't able to work out the rest of the week because of knee pain. I had to drop the class, but I didn't give up trying to lose weight. I simply had to find a different way of pushing myself that was more realistic for someone as heavy as me. It's a learning process. You will learn that there are certain physical boundaries that, at this point in time, you are not capable of crossing yet. However, there are PLENTY of other exercise options out there. Walking is an excellent choice. Get a pedometer and time yourself...maybe make it a goal to walk at a pace of 20 min/mile. At the end of May, I weighed 297lbs. As of earlier this evening, I am now 259lbs. I can do things in my workouts now that I would not have thought possible five months ago. The results will come in time. "Put one foot in front of the other, until you're walking 'cross the floor. Put one foot in front of the other, and soon you'll be walking out the door." Baby steps.

deanadimples

Thank you guys for the encouragement..I can't stop crying. I just feel like I worked so hard at it for 10days..and now it hurts too much to continue..I feel like I can deal with the intensity just my stupid knees..I feel like going to walmart asap to pick up Leslie S. Dvd..I was doing so good...but im scared it wont burn enough calories.

Don't feel bad! Hey I iced my knees the first couple of days. You are NOT alone! It's not necessarily over for you. There's still good stuff on the DVD. Just adapt for your knees.

If it makes you feel any better, I had to watch the jumping jacks or I'd pee :blushing:

zta1989

If it's just the jumping jacks bothering u, modfify them. There is no jumping with a modified jumping jack so it should allow u to complete the rest of the workout. good luck!

I have trouble with the jumping jacks, too. My knees and ankles absolutely hate it. I just march in place while still doing my arms in the jumping jack motion. It helps to keep the heart rate up and that's what's important.

browneyes3257

I'm proud of you for trying... Dnt give up .....I have so many workout videos but haven't yet been able to get thru one .....as long as we keep trying that's all that matters...

sugarbone

30ds can get really hard! I recommend building stamina through low impact exercises like using an elliptical, biking, or swimming. Those won't hurt your joints. When you weigh less you can come back to it - doing high impact exercise when you're heavy is actually really painful and not recommended! There will always be exercise you can do

keddabee

Im in your boat too!!!

I try my hardest at the star jumps and the jump rope but i usually get through the warm up star jumps and my archilles start playing up and my knees from bashing them around too much (usually falling over when drunk!)

Instead I try to do the boxing or the butt kicks (low impact version.. of course) when I cant handle the jumping too much. Good luck.. 30DS does give you amazing results!! I get really offput when she says she has 400lb ppl doing star jumps! But obviously thats just to push you even more!

Good luck !! xx

hello77kitty

30ds can get really hard! I recommend building stamina through low impact exercises like using an elliptical, biking, or swimming. Those won't hurt your joints. When you weigh less you can come back to it - doing high impact exercise when you're heavy is actually really painful and not recommended! There will always be exercise you can do

I actually bought an elliptical before the dvd..I bought it used from craigslist. I was planning on using it everyday as part of my weightloss journey..but a few days of using it and one of the wheels cracked! The replacement is $100 for a friggen wheel that looks like it came off a Razor scooter..I paid 170 for the machine so I don't know if its worth it to replace the wheel or if its just a bad quality machine(proform).

nh2576

YOU NEED TO TRY LESLIE!!! You can buy leslie dvd's for $10 so even if you hate, you're not out too much. I recommend her 4 mile super challenge or the 5 fat burning miles. You may be surprised at just how tough one of those hour-long workouts can be!! I lost 30 lbs over 4 months doing the 4 mile super challenge 5 days/week, resting on sat and sun, and counting cals...that's it. Leslie has an awesome kit on her website: www.lesliesansone.com that is a 21 day challenge. You get 3 totally different workouts and a set of resistance bands (unique and kind of cool - VERY effective). Wk 1 is a 30 min workout, Wk 2 is a 45 min workout and Wk 3 is 60 min workout. She does a walk-in-place kind of walk, but likes to add boosters plus low impact or "boosted" examples in each work out as well. The nice thing about this is you can adjust the resistance bands/cables to whatever resistance is right for you and continue to build/tone muscle by shortening up the cable and doing the 21 day series again and again.

The other awesome thing about Leslie that I love so much is her caring and compassionate nature. Some find her annoying and turn off the sound, but I loved to hear her encouragement. Felt like she was talking right to me the first time i did the 4 mile super challenge from start to finish. I highly recommend you give her a try. I like to invest in videos rather than large equipment - DVD's cost much less and take up WAY less space in my home during my "off seasons", too, LOL! Good Luck!

michedarnd

Already having bad knees, I was SPECIFICALLY TOLD to avoid Jillian Michaels. I do knee bends, squats, lunges, sit-ups, crunches, push-ups, standing-leg-lifts, etc. Then, I use my elliptical, heavily. I do a lot of my workouts with mini-hand-weights, and I make certain that I exercise my legs and arms at the same time -- but NOT with IMPACT. You can work on toning yourself without decimating your knees. I climb the stairs at work, etc. Moreover, walking will get rid of a LOT of weight. You'd be surprised. You burn a fair number of calories walking -- ESPECIALLY if you are heavy, anyway.

You don't have to ruin your knees, and you SHOULDN'T feel like a failure because they aren't cooperating.

mballadares

So what I have learned from training for triathlons is that you must start training slow. You cant just jump in and expect to run 6 miles just starting off. You start off with one mile, do some speed training in between and then gradually build up to the 6 miles OVER TIME.

Please do not beat yourself up about it, or you will just give up completely. Here are some things I hope will help

1. Start off walking 15 to 20 min a day (if you can jog, then jog... its up to you)
2. during your exercise routine tell yourself "I feel great!" "I love this" "I am going to look so amazing if I keep this up!"
3. After a week of doing your 15-20 min, up the routine by 5 min.

Its important to tell yourself how amazing you feel during the exercise, its physiological. I am serious, it works!
As you build up muscle you will become stronger and can handle adding on additional exercises like the 30DS.
Lastly you must listen to your body, if the exercise is hurting your joints then stop and do something a little less impacting for a week or two. If you feel stronger after that give it another shot but don't get discouraged if your body is not having it... just change up the routine and eventually you will be completing the 30DS with energy to spare!

Hand in there!

lloydmel

30DS is not a beginners workout. Don't feel like a failure! Start doing other workouts: walking, light jogging, etc. to build up your leg strength and endurance.

I couldn't do it at first either. Don't you dare give up!

I totally agree! I've been working out regularly... 5 - 7 days a week for over 1 1/2 years and I just started it and it's very challenging to me... Start with other things first. Get used to doing some of those things first.
Go to some group fitness classes at your gym if you have a gym or try doing some monthly challenges on here... there are usually quite a few to choose from.... they will have one or two extra workouts a day... some of the challenges can be difficult but there are always ways to adjust to your level.
It will be ok. Exercise is something to build up to. Do NOT give up!
Feel free to friend me if you'd like.
I'm studying to be a group fitness instructor and will be taking my exam in December.
You have to give yourself time; you'll be where you want to be eventually... know when to listen to your body and know when to push it. I would say that you stopped when you needed to. You did the right thing!