Ripped in 30 Starting NOW...Join Me

nisijam5

Hi, looking for some really motivated people to start Ripped in 30. So, here I am ready to push us along to the finish line. You can start today, Monday or November 1st.

1) Post your start date: 10/20/11

2) Starting weight: 174.4

3) Take your measurements on an empty stomach:

Bust (thickest part of your chest) 40.25
Waist (natural bend when you bend to the side, usually 2 inches above belly button) 32.75
Abdomen (thickest part of your middle below the belly button, usually 2 inches below) 40.00
Hips (thickest part of your butt) 42.25
Thigh (only one, measure right under where your butt meets the leg) 24.75
Bicep (center of upper arm) 11.5
Calf (thickest part, sitting down) 15.50

Total: 207 inches

4) I think pictures, front and back, would a really good idea. We can post those at the end.

jennajava

Hey. What's the difference in Ripped in 30? Do you do it after 30 Day Shred?

nisijam5

Thursday, 10/20/11....W1D1, 245 calories burned

It wasn't as bad as I expected. I need to get stronger for the planks and pushups. It will be interesting to go from girlie ones to manly ones.

nisijam5

Hey. What's the difference in Ripped in 30? Do you do it after 30 Day Shred?

They have the same premise. Ripped in 30 has 4 different weeks that you do 5 to 6 days a week instead of doing it for 10 days. I like it better already. If you want to just do the shred, that would be fine as well. It's all good!!

Orionbelt

You've just inspired me - I'm in! Off to do it now and will post stats later.

nisijam5

You've just inspired me - I'm in! Off to do it now and will post stats later.

Great...don't forget to post and I will put a spreadsheet together!!

Sexyred0928

I would like to join please.

Sexyred0928

I would like to join please.

nisijam5

I would like to join please.

Great...the more the better...it's only 30 days until we are stronger and literally change our bodies...post your stats when you have time

nisijam5

Here's the download for the meal plan!!

http://images.agoramedia.com/jillianmichaels/cms/jillian-michaels-ripped-in-30-meal-plan-v.pdf

Orionbelt

Phew...just finished!

10/20/11 - Calories burned: 237

nisijam5

Great Job...looks like it's just me and you for the next 30!!

o0oAliciao0o

Ok I'm in. I'm just worried I won't be able to do it every day because I get so sore the day after a workout and your body is building muscle while you are sore and resting. Thoughts?

nisijam5

Ok I'm in. I'm just worried I won't be able to do it every day because I get so sore the day after a workout and your body is building muscle while you are sore and resting. Thoughts?

The soreness is from the build up of lactic acid and the breakdown of proteins. I don't think that it relates to these 25 minute workouts because the weights are so light.

I find that if I work out the next day when I am sore, it helps with the stiffness and soreness. It increases circulation and helps you heal faster.

The workouts are suggested to be 5 to 6 times a week. However, you have to do what is comfortable for you body. I am a firm believer in listening to your body. If the pain is from injury, STOP. If the pain is just a natural response from exercise, maybe just do modified versions - or - yoga to stretch out

Orionbelt

Ok I'm in. I'm just worried I won't be able to do it every day because I get so sore the day after a workout and your body is building muscle while you are sore and resting. Thoughts?

The soreness is from the build up of lactic acid and the breakdown of proteins. I don't think that it relates to these 25 minute workouts because the weights are so light.

I find that if I work out the next day when I am sore, it helps with the stiffness and soreness. It increases circulation and helps you heal faster.

The workouts are suggested to be 5 to 6 times a week. However, you have to do what is comfortable for you body. I am a firm believer in listening to your body. If the pain is from injury, STOP. If the pain is just a natural response from exercise, maybe just do modified versions - or - yoga to stretch out

Great advice! I too always feel it best for my body to work out when sore because it works out the kinks and makes me feel better.

Today is Day Two! Planning on going for a run on my lunch break (training for a 10 k run in about two weeks...big yikes for this non-runner!) and my Hubby has agreed to do Ripped with me tonight after the kids go to bed!

nisijam5

That's awesome about the 10K. What a great goal!!! I've tried the C25K and was a W5 dropout I like to mix in some elliptical with the Jillian for extra calories burn.

I'm going to try and talk my hubs into it. He had a hip replacement last December and still has to watch the hi-impact exercises. But, anything can be modified, right?

I'm going to do Day 2 today with about 1/2 hour of elliptical. I work at 3 so I need to get a move on. This computer sucks me in at times.

Orionbelt

Just finished my run...570 calories burned and still have Ripped to do tonight. Might have to treat myself to BIG supper tonight!

nisijam5

Just finished my run...570 calories burned and still have Ripped to do tonight. Might have to treat myself to BIG supper tonight!

HeLLLLL ya...

nisijam5

Thursday, 10/20/11....W1D1, 245 calories burned
Friday, 10/21/11..W1D2, 234 calories burned & 256 on the elliptical

I feel like it went much better today...time to shower, grab some lunch and off to work....Rock the day!! :drinker: :drinker:

Orionbelt

OK...doing two workouts in one day is insane! Did a 6 k run this morning (570 calories burned) and Ripped tonight (199 calories burned - lower then yesterday because my weights are at work but going to buy new ones tomorrow). I am zonked!!!! But feel great for getting it done...no way can I eat back all my calories today...more for tomorrow!

nisijam5

Orion, great job in the double exercise....

Are you going to have any rest days from RI30? The video says 5 to 6 days a week. I think I would like to stick with 6 and continue to supplement with the ellpitical. I don't think it's super hard. However, it's a great overall quick workout.

Peace out :flowerforyou:

Orionbelt

I plan on doing it about 5 days a week (probably Monday to Friday because it is easy for me to work out during my lunch break at work but not so easy to do it at home with three little monkeys running around!) plus throw in a few runs now and then.

Actually feeling pretty good this morning....thought I would be really sore after yesterday.

nisijam5

Thursday, 10/20...W1D1, 245 calories burned
Friday, 10/21..W1D2, 234 calories burned & 256 on the elliptical
Saturday, 10/22...W1D3, 247 calories & 234 on the elliptical

5 lbs weight except for the side lunges....I'm just not sure I do those right...clumbsy food that I am

Check in tomorrow for Day 4...can't wait to see and feel the end results

Orionbelt

It was tough getting it done today but I did it! Was way under my calories yesterday and it really impacted my energy level today. Need to be more aware of that on the days that I run as well. Tomorrow might be a day off for me if I get out for a run but we shall see.

Burned 247 calories and like you I used 5 lb weights and did my best to do the weight with the side lunges but it is toughM

o0oAliciao0o

4 Days in a row so far! Can definitely feel it in my muscles so I hope after 30 days that I can actually see a difference. Those side lunges with the anterior raise kill me! My arms just aren't strong enough for the anterior raise. It's a work in progress

Emwalker3406

I haven't forgot about you. I had to take the weekend off. I'm doing mon-fri with weekends off. I hope you all are hanging in ok

krystalgwen

I would really love to be a part of this group although I started ripped in 30 yesterday ? Can I still join ?

Here are my stats

Weight 184

Measurements I can post later cause I have them written down in a book I can not find atm

nisijam5

Welcome Krystal...Of course, you can join

I was going to do RI30 today....but, I am just exhausted from being on the football fields for 7 hours today. It was well worth it as the boys won the tournament and go on to Nationals in Texas. My son is 10 and is sooooo excited.

I will be back on it tomorrow...

Thursday, 10/20...W1D1, 245 calories burned
Friday, 10/21..W1D2, 234 calories burned & 256 on the elliptical
Saturday, 10/22...W1D3, 247 calories & 234 on the elliptical
Sunday, Rest day...if shivering outside is considered rest

Orionbelt

I so didn't have the desire to get off my butt and workout today but I'm glad I did! Had a mini victory today...was able to do the side lunges with lateral raises with 5 lb weights! Woot!

Anyone else working out today?

nisijam5

I am...but, we've just done some remodeling and I can't get the DVD to play on the PS3...I need my son to come home from school


I will do Day 4 today

Good job on the side lunges and the 5 lbs. I am looking for to doing the side planks unmodified, I'm going to attempt it today :sad:

nisijam5

Thursday, 10/20...W1D1, 245 calories burned
Friday, 10/21..W1D2, 234 calories burned & 256 on the elliptical
Saturday, 10/22...W1D3, 247 calories & 234 on the elliptical
Sunday, Rest day...if shivering outside is considered rest
Monday, 10/14...W1D4, ??? calories, I will do elliptical tonight ...my HRM wasn't working right and I kept losing signal

Observations...

I did the side planks more advanced on the right side and had a little more difficulty on the left (I kept falling over).

Also, I tried to do manly push-ups; then, switched to girly ones. I felt like I couldn't go down far enought with the manly ones. I am sure to get a lot more attempts at it as the weeks so on.

Rock'n on to Day 5 tomorrow...whoot whoot :drinker: :drinker: