30 Day Shred: Am I the only one who keeps stopping

roachtg

I just did day 2 (I tried yesterday but got interrupted by my 3yr old), I stopped a few times just for a few seconds and then continued, so glad that your face won't actually freeze when you make ugly faces like my parents used to tell me, cause that last round was hard!

Vhovell

Don't get too demotivated it does get better. If you keep it up you will find you are stopping less and less and it does get easier! I managed to get to day 10 before getting the flu that's been doing the rounds and i haven't motivated to get doing it again.

I do it in bare feet though i'm going to try jazz shoes especially for level two as it really hurt my feet on our rug.

With regards to the tail crunches try putting a pillow under your tailbone that's what i do and it really helps take the pain away - and take away another excuse!

Also, a good sports bra is a MUST...i'm too big for my old one and really started to notice the difference so i've gone and brought a new one )

Most importantly, well done on keeping under your calories...always focus on the positives...give it a try for a week and as Stormyy says maybe Jillian doesn't float your boat - there is all sorts of others out there so try a few different ones (i gave up on 5 Step to Fat Attack by Claire Richards but that may be a good one as she is slightly bigger than skinny Jillian!)


Good luck - you can do this )

Shelbert79

It will get easier, I used to whimper and sometimes shed a tear during the cardio! One thing I'll do is, if it gets too hard to keep up, try marching in place or instead of butt 'kicks' just stand and do leg lifts so you're not jumping up and down but still getting the work for the back of your legs. Good luck, don't quit because it does work...just takes work!

lniffa

I am currently on Level 2 Day 6 and I have a love/hate relationship with that biotch Jillian. When I 1st started it the jumping jacks was a killer, but now at level 2 it's the double jump rope. Just keep too it, do it at your pace and if something is too difficult do something else. Good Luck!!

laurarpa

Oh suck it up and just do it. (There).

Don't be so hard on yourself -jumping jacks are tough. If you can't fully do the cardio, just keep moving. Do half jacks. Or jog in place, or dance or whatever it takes - one day soon you'll find yourself doing the whole thing.

TiltingAtWindmills

Oh, you're not alone. I had to rest when I first started level 1 as well... and I was so sore for the first three days, but it got better. Now I can do it! Really, just focus on improving a little every day rather than beating yourself up if you have to rest. I never thought I'd get through level one, but I did. I just started level 2 yesterday, and here I am pausing or following the modified version again. I'm sticking with it- I shall conquer level two! If you want a motivational pal for 30DS, add me. I'll keep telling you that you can do it!

spynoodle

I totally agree with the "Suck it up and just do it!!"

You'll hate every second of it and be SOOOO glad when you're through.

Don't be afraid to make modifications that you need. It's not supposed to be easy, but you're not supposed to die from it either! Sometimes I use 2-lb weights, sometimes I use NONE. When I can't do the full jumping jacks, I just do the leg movements. If I can't do the front raises while doing lateral lunges, I do curls. I make a lot of modifications!!

Seminolegirl97

I disliked level 1 of 30DS. LOVED level 2 & 3, maybe you just need to skip level 1. The whole stand up, get on the floor, stand back up again kills me. I just get up at my own pace while Jillian has already started. So what. I'm doing it. Jumping jacks kill my knees so I swap out butt kicks or just jog in place. Make it work for you. A little tweeking is fine!! Now go do it!! Good Luck!

Jenn728

I never stick to the program because I get bored with it. I have to switch it up every workout. I have several dvd's and I pick the one I am in the mood for.