*HELP* 30 Day Shred

msmotivated86

Level 1 on 30DS is STILL kicking my butt! I know I'm only on day 4 but dang! Sometimes I even do it twice in one day so I thought it would be better by now. I'm out of breath the entire time but it's not even that bad when I do the elliptical at the gym. When is it going to get better or am I pushing myself to far?

NICOLED73

Girl, I'm on day 2 of level 1 and my arms are jello. I'll tell ya, I don't make it thru every single exercise. I have to stop and catch my breath some, but I think I did a little better today than I did yesterday.
Let's not give up (and trust me I think about it during my workout). We can do it!!

msmotivated86

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Ohjeezitskim

Today was my last day on level one and the lateral lunges with the shoulder rise still kills me every time. As well as jump roping and then right into jumping jacks.. and honestly the forward lunge too!! I'm going to do two extra days of level one and then start fresh on level 2 on Monday with my mom!

Addicted2_fitness

I am on week 1, day 8 and I am feeling great... I go through this process every year and I still find level 1 challenging when I "start back up."

My advice to you is: Try not to think about it too much and listen to your body... when you feel like you're getting bored with level 1, progress to level 2.. There's really no need to move on if you still feel challenged...the point of progressing to the next level is to continue to CHALLENGE your body. When you move on to Level 2, you'll feel like you did when you started level 1- challenged. I don't think that EVERYONE will be ready to progress to level 2 on the 11th day- like I said, listen to YOUR body and don't try to move on before it's time...you could injure yourself:noway: !!

snrose

i'm on level 3 day 1 and its still really hard for me! of course i can definitely tell a difference in my shoulder and ab strength! level 2 was the worst level for me...really gets you sweating! don't give up just do what you can to the best of your abilities! its all about pushing yourself if you dont you wont get any better! i think the whole point of the program is for it not to get easier, haha

Mama06

Day 6 or 7 will feel GREAT and make it all worth it!!

Don't give up! It'll change your body!

Good Luck!

SKing79

I'm on the last few days of level 2. This level has definately challenged me...looking foward to level 3!

Hickyvikki69

my personal doings. i dont do the shred everyday. but i did the level 1 the first time and the next day i couldnt move! it worked my body over time. so i walked and walked and added protein more to my diet help out my muscles. it works i tell ya. then since level 1 kicked my butt i progressed to level 2...now thats intensity without the omg im gonna die quickly...level 2 is omg im gonna die but no wait im coming back with second wind! i prefer level 2 but not ready for level 3. experiment is what im saying. look at level 2 try level 2. if u think that is worse than level 1 then go back to level 1.

emmlovesyewx3

i'm on day 4 & i'm actually feeling pretty good

Dawnnan

Hi!
I'm on level one 7th day and this is my first time doing it. At my weight all the exercises are tough, but I have noticed it getting a bit easier. I've had a tough time the past 3 days; short of breath, tired and not sure why.
I did 3 days and then 1 day walk at home and then back to shred. I rreally think my problem is fatigue, and lack of sleep since I work nights.
Feel free to add me. I'm continuing through with level one. I "watched" level 2 today and I'm not there yet!!

Dawn

mrsmariasheehan

Day 7 and it's getting better, I exercised the pain away!! seriously, it does get better, it's never going to be easy because that's the whole point of it, to make such a difference to your body in such a short period of time it kinda has to kick your butt. But your stamina will increase very soon and really does get better, keep going :-) we can do this!!!!!! :happy:

graebnerkm15

Hi!
I'm on level one 7th day and this is my first time doing it. At my weight all the exercises are tough, but I have noticed it getting a bit easier. I've had a tough time the past 3 days; short of breath, tired and not sure why.
I did 3 days and then 1 day walk at home and then back to shred. I rreally think my problem is fatigue, and lack of sleep since I work nights.
Feel free to add me. I'm continuing through with level one. I "watched" level 2 today and I'm not there yet!!

Dawn

I'm in the same boat. I haven't been feeling so great so I stopped doing it for a few days and then tried to start back on level 2 for the first time....YIKES! It was hard. Level 1 was hard but manageable, Level 2 was just plain rough after not feeling well. I think starting tomorrow I'll do a few days of level 1 to get back in the swing of things and then think about level 2.

Ms_NewNew

I think its more work than the elliptical because of the different circuits Jillian have us doing....jumping jacks, abs then etc.....its only 20mins so I guess the way we are huffing, puffing and sweating is what is needed in a 30 day 20 min. Day workout.....You can do it just keep trying and if ya need to break........PRESS PAUSE.....get a breather, then go get em

Dawnnan

There are moments I HATE that @&*% in a good way.....then I see I lost 2 lbs and I love her!! I't s tough.. It's meant to be. but yes, it still sucks! ;o)

jodyb23

the first week was the toughest I was sore and out of breath. I'm on level 2 day 20 and wish I could say it's easy now, but it's not! I'm no longer sore but still sweating and out of breath by the end. It's a really good work out!

buffon85

i am not an expert!i am on the fifth day of level 1...sure things are getting better.
but i don't think doing the workout twice a day is going to help you!give your muscles the time to recover, maybe take a day off. you might get injured if you push yourself. listen to your body and also eat healthy!! i am sure it will get better!

msmotivated86

There are moments I HATE that @&*% in a good way.....then I see I lost 2 lbs and I love her!! I't s tough.. It's meant to be. but yes, it still sucks! ;o)

At least you've lost 2 lbs b/c I've gain 0.4 but I'm not really stressing b/c I heard that its possible to gain weight and lose inches during the shred. Keep up the good work though!

msmotivated86

thanks everybody! I will continue to listen to my body and not overdue it. It's good to know that so many people are in the same boat as me. We can do this! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

bryonysten

I've started again after trying it for a few days and stopping a month or so again. Just finished day 4 level 1 and am definitely feeling less like vomiting than day 1. Still hate the lateral lunges with arm raises though. I like the 2nd set in level 1 the best, although it could just be as I know its nearly over comparatively!

Seahawk27

I just started back again today, I haven't done it in a year or so and it definitely pushed me! I can tell I've been working out though, because I don't feel like I'm going to die - YET. :laugh: I would stay with level 1 until you feel ready to progress, because level 2 is a real butt-kicker.

Shelbert79

Keep at it, it will get better!

supergirlsu

Im on day 13 - and day 3 of level 2. Keep going, its totally worth it. Level 2 makes me sweat way more than level 1 but i see it as a challenge, i was starting to get bored if level 1 so was pleased to progress a level. Can really see difference in my shape so thats keeping me going and motivated!

nakabi

I finished the shred last year and found that level one, for me at least, was the hardest one. Level 2 and 3 weren't as bad. Keep at it and perhaps just do it once a day. Your body needs to rest

candykay0605

you will get there by then end of your 10 days you will see that you are ready to move on I finished it a month ago.. now trying to get through ripped in 30

FR89

My dvd has come through the post.... and i think i'll be starting on Monday!! excited! :bigsmile: and dreading it little bit.. :ohwell: as long as it works!! :happy:

love9705

Hey Hun!!!

Keep with it, it will get a little easier not much though lol... I am on day 2 of level 2 and I miss level 1. Just keep in mind you will see a change in 30 days and I have to agree these workouts are only 20 mins but you are doing more than just one exercise at a time like you would do at the gym.

Wait till you get to level 2 (holy guacamole is all i will say).

stephl21uk

this is my 2nd time doing the shred, 1st time i did it i was in serious pain with my muscles and so out of breath but by day 5 muscle pain stopped and i found it got easier, level 2 is def alot harder!! im currently alternating between 1 day 30DS and then 1 day Banish Fat, Boost metabalism (another of jillians) and so on, and altho ive found level 1 alot easier this time round im still aching all over! i wouldnt do it twice a day tho, i eneded up injuring my back 1st time around and straining my ankles and they would swell and couldnt exercise for a week. measure ur inches and body fat % 1st couple of weeks of doing the shred i was losing 2lbs per week 1'' from my belly, hips and each thigh and i was losing around 2-3% body fat a week!

aj_31

I did day 2 - level 1 yesterday. I feel it in my calf muscles the most. Anyone else? I didn't wear my shoes because I was doing it in my downstairs that has carpet. Maybe I should wear my shoes anyways and do the moves on a yoga matt or something.

Cyndie3

I have 30 day shred, ripped in 30, and extreme shred & shed. The reviews I read say you will lose inches and not many lbs! I want to get lbs off too

tonicandgin

I just did day 7 on level 1 and I am still sweating like crazy but it is not as hard for me anymore; and on day 5 I was able to do everything without any shortcuts (like the last ab exercise when i couldnt do the bicycle anymore i would just do regular crunches) and noticed my muscles weren't hurting the next day as much...i still find i feel like i'm working harder than when I just use my treadmill