Level 1 - report your progress here!
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Oh, my Dr advised me to do kegals, and I have to say they worked for me, but I've not read your article yet. I'll take a look a bit later.
Ok, L1 D2 SUCKED!!!!!! I've ached all day after day one yesterday, and I was not looking forward to tonights workout. But I dug deep and put it on the second I got in through the door from work (not allowing time to talk myself out of it lol) Circuit one wasn't fun and it wasn't pretty. I have to admit I felt slightly better by half way through circuit 2, but only slighly lol. I'm not looking forward to getting out of bed tomorrow, or to tomorrows work out, I know that day 3 is always the worst - at least it is for me. I'm hoping that the promise of feeling a million dollars by day four will be enough to get me through.
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Great posts!! The first day, about 2 1/2 weeks ago, I did the whole thing level 1. I had been running around 15 miles a week, so thought no problem! HA! I couldn't sit on toilet, get up from couch or go down the stair like a normal person the next day (and for several days afterwards too. So silly me decides to tough it up and do it again the next day hoping it would loosen things up a bit. No go there! But I didn't give up and gave myself some good quad massages and now it's a piece of cake. So... hang in there! (I always warm up with light mile and a half run before and cool down after with another mile and a half. You can never strech enough. Two weeks of level one and I did level 2 today! I did the whole workout but cheated on some of the upper body exercise. I was a nice change. I think I am getting results, jeans fit better the little bit of belly gone... by bikini season should be ready to go! LOL0
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Just finished L1 D4, can only do about 2 push-ups, but making it through the rest, hope it gets easier! Also hope to finally be able to do the push-ups before going to L2. Doing it 5 days a week along w/30min on the elliptical for extra cardio.0
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Yesterday was my 3rd day of doing Level 1. The first day i thought it was pretty hard bc I wasn't used to going from jumping jacks to push ups (oh and btw, i cud hardly do 1 push up). I've never really been able to do push ups though. I guess my arms are too weak. The second day i found it to be easier and I was able to get through all the cardio without stopping once. My so called push ups got a little better. The 3rd day (yesterday) I had a busy day and wasn't able to work out till 10 at night. I felt like i didn't do as well , maybe bc I didn't have as much energy. I usually work out no later than 1 or 2pm everyday.
Today I decided to try the Banish Fat Blast Metabolism video and OMG, I thought I was going to die! lol. It of course was so much harder than just doing the 20 minutes. I liked it though and will probably do it a few times a week. I think now I can move on to level 2 tomorrow. I will keep you guys updated and let you know how it goes tomorrow. I heard level 2 is pretty hard.
BTW, i love this group and all the support you get from everyone
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Today is day 4.....I'm dragging my feet to do it. It was easier yesterday, but i just feel meh today. I'm gonna go do it RIGHT NOW! See you in 30 minutes....0
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Welcome to level 1! Please report your progress here!
I've just completed L1 D1. Augh! I'd forgotten just how tough this work out really is. I had to stop twice during the first cardio circuit and could only manage 3 real push up before having to resort to Anita ones on my knees. I suspect I'm going to find sitting on the loo painful of the next few days lol. And my arms are shaking as I try to type this. But the hardest part is over (getting my *kitten* up off the couch and making a start), so bring on day 2!
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L1 D2 done!
I thought it was pretty okay yesterday, but my quads were tight this morning, but the 2nd time was so much harder... I don't know if I did it wrong yesterday, or my bodies just confused doing it a couple days in a row.
I'm on the "I HATE JUMPING JACKS" train too!! And push ups... I got only 2-3 real ones before I dropped to my knees. Weakling arms.0 -
Level1, day3. Just finished and it might have been a teeny bit easier, but can I just say that right now I hate exercise!!!!! My body is no longer a temple but more like a vessel for the infirm, lol. I do give us all credit though because we continue on. Good luck to you all out there, and say a prayer for me that I will be able to walk tomorrow.:embarassed:0
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L1, D7 complete!!! To me, it's not getting any easier! I still have issues with the cardio portion - okay on the strength and abs. Because I cheated (only myself) and took a few quick breaks during the cardio, I decided to look ahead at Level 2 to see what those cardio exercises were like and I ended up doing Circuit 1 of it as well. Shouldn't have done that ... it's going to be a killer level !!! But results will hopefully be worth it all.
Must admit - I'm becoming addicted to this JM 30 day shred. Sad, isn't it. I'm just very grateful that Jillian isn't in my living room with me as I attempt the workout!!! :ohwell:0 -
Oh. My. God. First day on level one. I HATE YOU JILLIAN! But I love you at the same time. My arms are all shaky and my legs feel like noodles, but I'm one step closer to bikinis!! And for only 20 minutes, no problem. I had to stop a couple times, during some of the cardio and then some on the side lunge with dumbbells. I'm using 5 pound ones and wishing I had 3! 0
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Oh. My. God. First day on level one. I HATE YOU JILLIAN! But I love you at the same time. My arms are all shaky and my legs feel like noodles, but I'm one step closer to bikinis!! And for only 20 minutes, no problem. I had to stop a couple times, during some of the cardio and then some on the side lunge with dumbbells. I'm using 5 pound ones and wishing I had 3!
Haha! I, too, may have said this to the dvd a couple of times :laugh: I did Day 5 today and although I'm not as sore as I was for the first 3 days, I'm certainly not finding it easier :grumble: I did switch my 420gm cans for 1kg weights though, so that may have contributed to it not being any easier
What I do love is the great feeling I'm getting after I've done the workout - and it lasts all day. I think I sort of *get* the endorphins rush people talk about - my body just tingles all over. That's good, right? :huh:0 -
Level 1 day 4 completed and challenged myself to more difficult versions of some of the exercises. I sunk deeper down in squats and boxing with squats. My pushups(although they are still modified) are getting better. I go down with alot more control and I don't let my abdomen fall to the floor. I'm really happy with my progress. I feel alot stronger in my arms and hamstrings. And better breathing rhythm. Also, I've been using 3 lb weights and I think tomorrow I'm going to start using 3. The chest flies are getting too easy.0
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Finished day 3 Lvl 1 this morning after 30 minutes on the kinect doing a cardio workout and had Zumba lastnight my poor legs0
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Well done everyone! You're all doing great
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Completed L1D2 this morning. My whole body is sore. It's going to pay off in the end. I burned more calories today than yesterday. Question has anyone tried her killer buns and thighs. Wanted to start that after 30ds?0
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Hello! I'm so happy this is here! Question - what do you guys log this exercise as on here?!
I'm on L1 D2 - doing 3rd one tonight, yes am in pain, my calves in particular are bad, and my bum! But I'm so excited about sticking to this. I was thinking it might not be enough on it's own, so I'm gonna throw in a swimming session and a gym session a week as well I think - are you guys doing it 7 days a week or just 5?
I'm so frustrated with not losing any weight any other way, so have measured whole body before starting as well - figured I actually don't care what I weigh, more how I look, so hoping this makes me lose inches...
Keep going ladies!!! and keep posting updates!!!0 -
Day 4 yesterday- No problem
Day 5 today- I can barely move, it's almost TOM and my lower back is KILLING me! Maybe its due some to my extra workouts yesterday but uggghhh, I don't know how I am going to get through today. Except...
I am about to do day 5, I'll let you know how it goes (now I have to get my butt in gear and get it done, right?)0 -
Last night was L1D3 and it was okay – I feel fine today and was okay while doing it so I’m wondering if I should move up to level 2 sooner than day 10.
I am pretty weak in my arms – using 5lb weights I have a hard time with the static lunges/side lunges and combining those with the arm raises – I have to take a quick break with the arms while still moving the legs.0 -
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how do you post pictures on here?0
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Day 1is completed. I did better than I thought I would but I can say in all honesty that I HATE jumping jacks!
your not the only one after awhile i just start flapping about loooool0 -
Last night was day 4, and I've already lost 1 lb! :drinker:0
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Ok, I did it! I kicked day 5's @$$! Then did 20 minutes of HIIT on the elliptical!0
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Iv just started 30ds, im on day 4 level one. The first day I thought this is going to be so easy (im fairly fit and do various classes and gym stuff). 4 days in, my calves are tight and my arms are hurting- all in a good way though.
Im loving the fact that its only 20 minutes long. I had thought about p90x but i have two toddlers and theres no way they would sit and watch me for an hour so 20 minutes is just perfect, it also means im not over doing the exercise if I choose to do a hour at the gym as well. On a 1200 cal diet to complement it so just another 8.5lbs to go before I can start looking at wedding dresses!
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Today is DAY #6 on Level 1. I find it pretty easy so after I complete a wk in one more day. Im moving onto LEVEL 2!!! 0
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DONE! Finished L1, D8 today. I'm going to buck the system and move on tomorrow to Level 2. I hear that Level 2 is more challenging so I'll probably do it for longer than 8 days. I am feeling a difference in the way my jeans fit but honestly don't see it when I look in the mirror. Debating on whether I should do measurements now (before I start Level 2) or wait until done with all 3 levels. Your thoughts? Also, today I finally broke through a stall I had going for the last 2 weeks - yeah me! Not much of a loss ( 1/2 pound) but hey, that's 1/2 pound closer to my goal weight, right?
I'm so inspired by MFPer's before and after shred pictures. I spend about 45 minutes a day looking at them (should be working out), but in order to keep going and to keep my faith up... I need to see that this works for others and it CAN and WILL work for me if I keep at it.
Good luck everyone! Keep working it!0 -
DONE! Finished L1, D8 today. I'm going to buck the system and move on tomorrow to Level 2. I hear that Level 2 is more challenging so I'll probably do it for longer than 8 days. I am feeling a difference in the way my jeans fit but honestly don't see it when I look in the mirror. Debating on whether I should do measurements now (before I start Level 2) or wait until done with all 3 levels. Your thoughts? Also, today I finally broke through a stall I had going for the last 2 weeks - yeah me! Not much of a loss ( 1/2 pound) but hey, that's 1/2 pound closer to my goal weight, right?
I'm so inspired by MFPer's before and after shred pictures. I spend about 45 minutes a day looking at them (should be working out), but in order to keep going and to keep my faith up... I need to see that this works for others and it CAN and WILL work for me if I keep at it.
Good luck everyone! Keep working it!
I'm waiting until the end for measurements, so I'm not disappointed on each level when I don't see a certain amount of change that I want.0 -
Would it be bad if I did 30DS 2 times a day? Like once in the late morning and once at night? Today, I feel like I could do that.0
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I did W1 yesterday and today. I can't do a full push up but I did to 10 girl-push ups. I also lasted though the whole workout this time and didn't take breaks like yesterday (I thought I was going to die)
Tomorrow I'm going to try a regular push up and do the entire thing with no breaks.
I'm pretty sore and I think my heart rate was pretty high. I finished 5 minutes ago and I'm still drenched in sweat!
This week its supposed to be 20 degrees here in Ontario so that give me a lot of motivation to stick with it!!!0 -
how do you post pictures on here?
I upload mine to flickr, make them available to the public then post the links to them on here, others use photobucket but im not sure how that works.
Jade x0
