Actually starting on 1/26/2012

MystiqueASAP

Hello everyone!

I just joined this group but I am actually starting my Shred on Thursday. How is everyone's challenge going so far?

jessica0

i did my first workout today, a few minutes ago actually..it was hard but not impossiable, and thats coming from some one who weighs 220lbs . really enjoyed it

Kristin6608

I planned on starting this last weekend but came down with a nasty cold/flu. I hope to start sometime this week and would really love someone to keep me accountable and motivated!

meaghan2012

I started mine on 1/22. It is a hard workout, but believe me each day you do it the better it gets. I love it I am 333 pounds and able to do it. The jumping jacks are a little hard for me, but I will get there.

NurseSweeny

Jillian Kicked my butt for the first time today. This DVD is challenging but it's what I need. I have had the DVD for a long time and was never motivated enough to actually start. Today was the day!

Camsdette

I've started and stopped this DVD twice now. Looking forward to actually sticking with it. :-)

amhostetler

This is my second round of the Shred! It seemed much easier this time!

Baskets91576

I just started 1/23/2012 It is a very hard work out I have to say day 2 was better but I am feeling it though. I know that is a good thing. I can't wait till it becomes easy.

Mikaylarae27

I've been doing 30DS since last Thursday and I feel great. I do it right when I get up in the morning and its the perfect energy boost. I can even start half asleep and by the end I'm bright-eyed and bushy tailed! I'm moving up to level 2 tomorrow because level one is getting too easy !

gettingthin03

I actually "started" last Tuesday and have done 4 workouts. Had to take a day off here and there. Will jump back on in teh morning and can use this group for support.

1jeaniebeanie

Hello all-
I started it today. My hubby is doing it with me. We did Ripped in 30 in December, but I'm curious about this one since everyone has such success with it! I'm planning to take my measurements in the morning to see how much I lose. Good luck everyone!!! Shred it!!!

Adelarose34

I bought the video and weights today, I sat through and watched the 1st step so I would know what to expect. I am going to start tomorrow (1/25/12). A lot of the exercises look old school, so they aren't very complicated.

stufie

I sat through and watched the 1st step so I would know what to expect. I am going to start tomorrow (1/25/12).

Me too - today's the day!! Hoping it's not so hard that I won't be able to stick with it. I'm a wuss when it comes to pain.

loribenfield

I started the 30 day shred yesterday. I had to take a few breaks but I did finish. Using muscles I forgot I even had. I did feel great at the end of the level 1 and I am proud of myself that I did it. :happy:

ChristaMcC

I was cleaning my media cabinet this weekend and came across this DVD that I didn't even know that I had....and then I saw this group.....looks like I'll be joining you!

Julia6633

I plan on starting today! I hit a plateau and really want to get though it. Hope 30 day shred helps.

Churgunow

I started last night and it really kicked my butt! I have never sweated like that in my life!!! I have a questions to everyone who is doing it.
Are you guys doing it everyday and how long are we suppose to do stage 1 for before we move up?

Tennolina

Starting for the 2nd time....Did this last spring and summer and got great results! Sadly, I got mono in August of last year and stopped my workouts for a little bit and haven't been able to get "in the swing of things" again. Really focused this time to stick with it!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!! :happy:

Tennolina

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laurenkc10

Starting on 1-26:)

Tennolina

I started last night and it really kicked my butt! I have never sweated like that in my life!!! I have a questions to everyone who is doing it.
Are you guys doing it everyday and how long are we suppose to do stage 1 for before we move up?

I did it everyday last summer. I find that your endurance picks up quicker if you're doing it daily. I think you should move up to the next level when your body tells you it's ready. For most people, I think that should be after a week to 10 days. Good luck!

skward04

Started on 01.23.12. Tonight will be level 1, day 3. I plan to power through 30 days straight. PLAN being the key word. Keep up the great work everyone! We can do it!

molove67

I started the program again on 1/23/12, today will be day two. I am strating out slow so I do not burn out. I have done this program before and it really does work. My daughter even noticed my legs and commented on them, mind you she is in her early twenties. Unfortunately, all the hard work I put in has gone to waste now. My boss retired, got a new boss and concentrated more on my job and others than myself and have gained all the weight back. I am slowly getting back on track. Everyone keep up the hard work and it will pay off!1

zombelina

Hello fellow Shredders and Shredettes!

I did my first workout yesterday (24/1/12... I'm from the UK, so my dates are all backwards )and second today... Also doing C25K, but just finished week 2 of that so I'm hoping that and 30DS together will help me shift my 'mum tum'!

I took my measurements and before pics today too... scary stuff looking at pics of me in my undies! I've got a bum like a sack of potatoes

Anyhoo.. looking forward to making this epic journey with a few other people. My husboond just laughs at me flapping about, so it'll be good to have some people to share the pain with!
Heather

busym0m

I am doing the 30 day shred too. How often are you'll doing it? Am going to try to follow Jillian's weekly plan of 2 day shred, 1 day off, 2 day shred, 1 day aerobics, 1 day off. Not sure that ican stick to that with my kids, but am going to try. I've hit a plateau and really need to break through soon.

zombelina

I'm aiming to do it 6 days a week. I'm starting a pilates class in a few weeks, so will be doing a pilates dvd on sundays to brush up on my stretching.

It'll be interesting to see which kills me first through, C25k or 30DS!

MystiqueASAP

Wow, it looks like you guys are powering through this. Just the motivation that I need. I am going to try to do a straight 30 days to build up the habit of working out again as it has been a while and I never worked out to a Jillian Michaels video before. For those who just started, are you using any weights? If so, do you recommend starting out with something lighter than 5lb weights or no weights and building up to 5lbs?

Thanks.

Fitnessjill1

I have done the 30DS on and off for the last 5 weeks. Gonna do daily now for 30. Thanks for the group. Will count today 1-25-12 as day 1.

busym0m

I'm using 3 lb weights. Unless you have strong arms, I'd suggest starting with less than 5 lbs. after the first couple of days, I could definitely feel it.

aunnied

Started 30D shred yesterday 1/24. I attempted this about a year ago and was doing every day until I developed severe pain and swelling in my knee and had to stop. I think it was the high impact jumping jacks and butt kicks that were the problem. I'm trying again now, but modifying as follows: Doing every other day to allow some recovery--I'm doing another workout on off days; I do low impact jumping jacks, and replace butt kicks with knee lifts. I'm modifying squats and lunges and not going all the way down. I did for the first time last night and honestly with all the modifications I didn't really feel like I had exerted myself much. I"m not sore today. I used 3 lb and 5 lb weights. I just don't want to blow out my knee which I already have constant pain in, so I'm trying to protect it. But I like the 30 day Shred so its a dilemma. I hate feeling like I can't work out hard! I'll give it a try though and see what happens. Maybe I can pump it up a notch if all goes well!

Ms_B_Haven

I am also starting my workout tomorrow...lets do this all together!!!