How did 30 Day Shred work for you?

JeBitchy23

completed level one day 2 last night. i was not as out of breath and used hand weights this time....i didnt have them the first night. i am more sore today but its a good sore. i am feeling so motivated. keep up the good work ladies.

AntShanny

Started up again last night...hope I don't get bored this time! Think I will only do 5 days of level 1 and then move up. I gotta admit though, listening to Jillian drives me batty...

treed4

After reading all of these inspriational stores, I went to Target last night and purchased it for $9. I'm starting it today over lunch, and am looking forward to it. You all have seen those commercials where people get paid to say a product works or whatever, but hearing something that works from all of you, I know it's money well spent. If I'm understanding correctly, you should do each level for 10 days, right? Looking foward to it, and will post how I've done throughout. Thanks again all!

Jade17694

After reading all of these inspriational stores, I went to Target last night and purchased it for $9. I'm starting it today over lunch, and am looking forward to it. You all have seen those commercials where people get paid to say a product works or whatever, but hearing something that works from all of you, I know it's money well spent. If I'm understanding correctly, you should do each level for 10 days, right? Looking foward to it, and will post how I've done throughout. Thanks again all!

It's completely up to you! I'm on day 18 and am on my 3rd day of Level 3, Level 1 became too easy for me so moved up to Level 2 after a few days, that got less challenging so decided to move up to Level 3 and i'm loving the challenge. Do what your body can, some people do 2 levels a day. It completely depends on the person

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austinpascucci

HAHA...sorry this is my husbands account! Anyways....It works you SO GOOD in 20 minutes! I used to do it after I had my 3rd child in 2008 and I toned up fast (I jog for 20 min too). I did each level for 10 days and then after the 30 days for maintenance. I just started again 2 days ago and can barely move, haha. Try it! Good luck.:happy:

MrsSorenson

It was one of the only work outs that I didn't hate! I didn't track my loss that time, but it made me feel and look more toned, and I felt it kicking my *kitten* daily! I stayed on a level until I was really ready to move forward, just a thought. Rock it girl!! You're going to love it!

pupate87

Hi could you tell me where I can get more information about the 30 day shred? Thank you.

jenschnack

I think it is fine to do whatever levels work for you. The way I understood it was that the different levels are just to change it up and hand work your muscles in a different way.

jboltz19

I am on Level 2, Day 2. I did not know at first that you are supposed to do this every day - I always thought you were supposed to give yourself a day of rest for your muscles! anyways - I've learned I was wrong and after doing Level 1 10 times (over about 3 weeks) I did Level 2 for the first time Monday...WOW was I sore - I loved it! FYI - I started with 3lb weights and have moved up to 5lbs for some exercises. First time through Level 2 I did all 3lbs, may stick with that for the first 5 days, then up it!

I am going to do 10 days of Level 2 in 12 days (two rest days) and then I have a short vacation where I wont be able to workout as much. Immediately upon returning from Vacation I am going to do 2 days of Level 1, 3 days of Level 2 then up to Level 3. I like to rest on Fridays since that is DH and mine's date night - so I try to switch levels on Thursday to give myself the rest after the shock of a new level!

After hearing so many good comments about it I think I'll do Ripped in 30 (which I own) after 30DS. After 10 sessions, I am down 3 lbs, I didn't measure myself but I know I am down inches because I can feel it. I am only trying to lose 5 more lbs and then just tone.

Good Luck All!

Ladyap28

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kbendert

I just got my DVD in the mail today, and am so excited to start tomorrow after hearing all of your stories! I don't know if I will do it every day... What do you guys do to fit it in with your other exercises? I try to run 2-3 miles with my husband 2-3 times a week, and I don't know if I'll be able to do both a shred level and run on the same day! My thought was that I'd alternate the runs with the DS. What do you guys think? I'd love to hear your tips and advice!

MindyG150

In fact, I didn't struggle with stairs afterwards - I fell down them!!! My legs were complete jelly. I'm still struggling with stairs lol

Ditto here, I had to crawl up the stairs for a few days, and it took a week after 30 days for my knees to re-coup.

I will say the results were pleasing.

pinepl

Hi, only one piece of advice for you when you start the shred. Strech, strech, strech or you will not be able to walk down stairs or get up and down from a chair. Jillian doesn't do any quad streches before you begin. So, after warm up, stop dvd and strech out your legs or you will be sorry. Muscle tone shows up after only one week. If you control your eating I'm sure you will lose weight. You burn about 185 to 200 calories with each 20 minute workout. (I read that on one of the workout sites) Good Luck!

Thank you for the tip! I will definitely remember to stretch. I do not have the time to be walking around all day like a zombie. haha.

I shall post before/after pics in 30days.

^^^ Yes, this...BIG TIME!!!

Wish I's read this before I did day 1 on Monday night - I genuinely have been in agony with my quads since!! Can't walk properly or anything, and I wouldn't class myself as an exercise-phobe!!

Good luck

Same here wish I had known this. I started yesterday and today my quads are so sore and yes have had a hard time getting up and down out of chairs. LOL

sian_1989

Day 3 done, pretty achey today but I'm sticking at it! Might look into something yoga-ish tonight, stretch out a little. I seem to be best doing 30DS in the morning, getting out of the way before work and it then gives me the evening to do another activity/watch tv =D

treed4

Last night was day 1 of level 1 and I totlaly loved it! I couldn't believe how much I sweat in just 20 minutes. Not too sore this morning, Will probally feel it more tomorrow. Looking forward to day 2 tonight.

Reasie26

I started Level 2 today! It is HARD!!! But, I'm so proud of how committed I've been this far (I know 10 days doesn't sound like a lot, but it IS for me!).

Lots of suggestions to stretch the quads - but be sure you do it after the warm-up (after the jumping jacks, etc) because you don't want to do static stretching on cold muscles!! That would lead to injury in a heartbeat!

I look forward to seeing your before and after pics - I'll be posting mine too!!! Best of luck!

Laurenazz

aaahhh here we go ! i'm doing it tonight so pumped to get my butt kicked *

sian_1989

aaahhh here we go ! i'm doing it tonight so pumped to get my butt kicked *

How did you get on?

JeBitchy23

Day 5 complete. Not sore anymore and.still sweating a ton. I feel like I look thinner but im not surei am gooing to remeasure on day ten. Hoeveryone

Mmmporkrinds

I've been doing it most days for about three weeks. At first I was using cans of tomatoes as weights, they don't weigh much so it wasn't long before I upgraded to 1.5kg weights (I think I'm ready to move up to 2kg now). I did level one about ten times, then level two about ten times, then switched from tomato cans to proper weights and found it a challenge so I'm just repeating level 1 now. So I'm doing it in a roundabout fashion. I didn't measure myself before. The weight didn't really shift for the first week or two but now it is shifting. And I feel stronger and more toned. I love the shred. I hate it, too.

Purplepeater

Hi I've just completed day two of level 1, got a bit of a way to go, but can't wait to get measured again at the end of 30 days. Can I just ask, what did you log 30ds as, cardio or strength?

csmith9320

I am on day 3 and yesterday was probably the worst day ever. I could not even sit down without moaning. And walking up and down stairs almost brought me to tears. But I can definitely tell that there is something going on, especially in my legs and arms. I can feel the muscles that used to never be there. It's a lot better on day 3, but it will get harder on level 2 & 3. But I am ready.

sian_1989

I'm now on day 6, you suddenly get a breakthrough day where it doesn't hurt half as much and ti becomes a lot easier. I think by the time I get to day 10 I'll be ready to move on, if not before!

vichm

great program, I did the 30 day shred in Feb. followed it for 30 days 4 days on level 1 then felt ready to move up, had to spend longer on level 2 so was about 13 days then the remainder on level 3. I had 1 rest day a week and had great results. Only lost 4.5lbs over the 30 days but lost 6 inches from legs/waist/ hips/ tummy. A brilliant workout- cant shout about it enough. I am now a big Jillian fan and have moved on to ripped in 30.

Wont post pictures as I still have a wobberly baby belly but there is definately a different as it has really gone in and love handles shrunk. GOOD LUCK.. X

helloclaire

I have finished the 30D Day Shred and recently have started it once more.

I have a lot of respect for the program and Jillian. It has worked for me. Of course it was with calorie counting and some other exercise now and then too, but I lost 25 pounds in two months.

But the thing about the 30DS is that it's not just the weight. Your body changes. Due to not logging/eating a lot/not exercising, over the past few months I have gained back 15 of the 25 pounds that I have lost, but THE CHANGE IS NOT VERY NOTICEABLE. Meaning, people don't notice really that I have gained back that much weight and I look much better than when I was at that same weight before doing 30DS.

Yes, I did gain weight back, but considering I did it for 30 days and managed to not gain back *everything* for the SIX MONTHS that followed with very little exercise...it shows that 30DS definitely changes your body for the better and the results are longer lasting than you'd think.

I threw up when I first did it (and without weights on the first day). Going back to it now it was hard but I didn't throw up. I did up to Day 5 (skipped today, will be back tomorrow) and I can already feel the difference.

Good luck to everyone - it's worth it, I promise.

Charlene_91

I'm on day 9 of level 1 and i've lost 6lb so far and my belly as changed so much already. I will post pictures after the 30 Days are finished. I know the first 3 days are the worst but so worth it.
I'm looking forward to level 2 - any tips?

JeBitchy23

ok so i will be starting day 8 tonight of level 1. i am feeling good. not really out of breath at all other than a tiny but after the cardio sets. i am not sore anymore. my issue....i have gained a pound and a half. since starting last monday. i am eating healthy drinking my water. ugh. i just dont get it. and after 7 days of this i have only lost at most an inch on my thighs and calves and .5 inches on my waist and hips. what the heck am i doing wrong? it is very frustrating for me. i know i shouldnt expect results right away but from the sounds of it, everyone is seeing results better than mine. after we work out i have a protein shake also. then go to bed. is there something else i should factor in or should i switch things around? i will not give up that is for sure...ive made it this far. im thinking i may move up to level 2 maybe this is too easy for my body...even though it hurts while im doing it at the time. thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated ladies....

kjmoney

I am also having some knee issues! They really only hurt during jumping jacks! I'm very mindful about doing my lunges/squats correctly so I don't think it's from that. I am on Day 8 and haven't taken any breaks either. I was also going to try 10 days per level.

Glad you're sticking through it!!