30-DAY SHRED WITH JULIAN MICHAELS

Karlaki

I just finished day 7 level 1. I took one day off but plan to 'catch up' by doubling up soon. I've noticed big improvement in my endurance and strength (more pushups/situps, etc) and my form is better. I need to pick up a heavier set of weights and plan to do that this weekend.

Shred on!

MrsDundas87

I have done 4 workouts with Jillian so far. I missed it yesterday as after work I went to bed (was up with my 15mth old for 7 hrs the night before) Today I have felt rotten cos full of the cold. Just stuffed my face with a chinese so starting 30 day shred again tomorrow. Yesterday was the first day since starting the shred that my thighs didnt hurt! I've been using tins of soup as weights as cant afford hand weights just now. what can I use when I need to increase the hand weights?

sjhaar

I am on my 3rd day of level 1 for the 30 day shred. I honestly started it about a month and a half ago and was half way through level 2 before my dvd player quit working. I had to bust the player to get it out! I haven't gotten into the habit of measuring inches yet, but I was losing roughly 1/4 to 1/2 of a pound a day, which I think was pretty good. Anyways I got into a funk for about three and have just started it again. Like others have posted I really am starting to notice the definition in my muscles as well as the little bit of weight loss. Definitely worth pushing yourself to see the results!

ratherbeskiing

ok you know what- I have this and totally need to get motivated. I stared it did like 2 days of level 1 and then 3ish days of level 2 and then lost motivation. If someone is starting a group in the next week or so please add me because I need the motivation bad.

btw - I have like 15ish more to go

RoyalLadySanders

I have lost about 8 lbs since I've started this video (along with her No More Trouble Zones....and I added in a 10 minute cardio that I found on Youtube). I don't use both on the same day...I'll do one or the other and if I do 30 minute shred I'll just add in the 10 minute cardio prior to the video. I started getting serious about my weight loss about 8 weeks ago. I use MFP to track my calories (as you probably do to). I usually eat around 1400-1500 calories per day....and that's eating back my exercise calories. My SW was 172 and according to the scale this morning I am now 164 lbs. So the video(s) have seemed to work fine for me. I have seen big improvements in my strength and endurance. FYI: I am 5'6". Hope this helps!!

Oh just to add....I do level 2. I just started doing level 3 about 2 days ago.

klmnumbers

I just started the 30DS yesterday (and finished L1 day 2 about 10 minutes ago). This is killer for me! Lol, it amazes me how out of shape I am. My upper body strength is pretty weak, but my legs are really strong. Any of the lunge exercises are pretty good for me, but push-ups kill me. I can't physically do the boy push ups at the moment because I have a slight toe injury. In girly position, I probably do about 13 or so push-ups before I want to lay on the floor and die.

Looking forward to completing this. It'll be hard over the holidays since I'll be flying to visit my mom right in the middle. Trying to figure out how I can still do it away from home (I bought it on iTunes not DVD). Otherwise, I'd have to take a 10 day break right in the middle. =(

Hopingforchange

Feel free to add me. I started about 2 weeks ago and I am already seeing results. Also wonder what weight everyone uses? I have 5 pound weights and there are times I have to switch to only one weight.

lelliebugh

I'm on day 3 level one. I love it. I am also doing a 5k a day and strength training along with the DVD. I am excited to see results the next 27 days

reaolliemama

I just started it too. Not sure what results you are looking for after only one workout?

I agree...be patient !

nadiali

hey guys im on day 12 of the 30DS. i did level 1 for the first 10 days and just finished day 2 on lever 2. i am seriously considering moving to level 3 just because i can not do all those plank moves! is anyone else having trouble with them?


also im interested to hear about the diet plans you guys are following ( if any!).

i havent really been doing well on the diet side of things and hence i have not lost any weight. i have however seen a difference in my endurance and my posture. maybe ill lose more in inches than in weight. i will finish the whole 30 days before i pass judgement

good luck to you all
nadia

Gina005

Okay it has been a while since I've checked in and let me tell you I am on day 3 of level 2 and hate it!!! I am literally dying at the end of my workout....I love it and hate it at the same time....I am definitely going to stick it out...I missed one day of level 1 but doubled up the next day doing level 1 and level 2 but my husband made me feel as though I was cheating so I did 1 extra day at level 1....today is day 3 of level 2 and I can say while I love it (gets my heart rate up and dripping in sweat) it is very hard and positions are challenging. I have not lost any lbs but I definitely have lost inches...I today fit into a pair of pants I haven't been able to wear in years...I am usually a size 9 and these are size 6...If you push yourself and keep to this program every day you will see results maybe not lbs as I've seen of most peoples results but definitely more tone and inches lost.....I use 3lb and 8lbs weights...I hardly use the 8lb weights for level 2 it is too hard...I will try to increase the weights as I get further along...I would say don't skip levels because by doing so you won't get the maximum results you could and even though the exercises in level two are more challenging do them to the best of your ability and as she said push yourself your body can handle more than we give it credit for....to all other Shredders good luck and keep up the hard work!!

Gina005

Okay peoples it is day 8 of level 2 and my endurance is better..while level 2 still kicks my butt and makes me sweat I can get through the entire workout following natalie and not modifying any of the workouts...I am not seeing any numbers move on the scale...clothes fit differently but we'll see curious to see what day 30 brings. good luck all shredders.

Gina005

Okie Dokie, so I skipped out on my workout yesterday and have missed a total of 3 days for level 2 shred...this is not good...so my plan is for the next 3 days is to do level 2 twice each night for a total of 54 minutes...this will make up my missed days in my head and hopefully here on out I can remain focused and not miss any more days...so because tonight should have been my day 10 of level two but I've missed 3 workouts then tonight will count as day 7. I will finish level 2 on 12/24/11. I will be done with Level 3 on 1-3-2011...I also need to eat better ugggghhhh I eat so poorly it is terrible....hoping for a better day tomorrow. Good Luck all shredders!