30 Day Shred.....Lets Support Each Other!

Mary_Kate

Day 7 of Level 1 completed and I was a sweaty betty after that today. Can do all the exercises, even all of the bicycle crunches which were super tough for me at the beginning but I still can't do the push-ups at the beginning. Can do about 5 or 6 and then I am dead on the ground. Anyone else with this problem? What exercise do you do instead?

gr8pillock

I wanted to start this, but my friend advised me that i shouldnt start yet because im still big, that i should start when i reach 85-80kgs to avoid injuries (im currently 96kg)

any opinions?

That advice is BUPKIS!!! I was afraid to start taking the Aerial silks classes because I thought I was still too big, but after three months of classes, I can haul my butt up them bad boys like it's my job! Wouldn't be able to do it now if I hadn't just started, just gone ahead and done it. Anyone telling you you have to jump through a hoop before you can do something, or worse, telling you you're too big to exercise is a source of BAD advice.

Ignore em! Give it a go. It might be hard, but it will be worth it and you'll drop inches and weight like nobody's business if you stick to it.

gr8pillock

Day 7 of Level 1 completed and I was a sweaty betty after that today. Can do all the exercises, even all of the bicycle crunches which were super tough for me at the beginning but I still can't do the push-ups at the beginning. Can do about 5 or 6 and then I am dead on the ground. Anyone else with this problem? What exercise do you do instead?

I can destroy the ab work, but the push ups I can only do a couple in regular and then have to do the rest in modified and I don't see that changing too soon. The thing that REALLY gets me are those dang jumpropes and the freakin shoulder raises. Still can't do every single one.

I'm on Day 7 too. About to go do it as we speak...

cheeky1095

Day 7 of Level 1 completed and I was a sweaty betty after that today. Can do all the exercises, even all of the bicycle crunches which were super tough for me at the beginning but I still can't do the push-ups at the beginning. Can do about 5 or 6 and then I am dead on the ground. Anyone else with this problem? What exercise do you do instead?

Im still doing lady pushups & I'm nearly at level 3. I just don't think my body was made to do pushups, no matter what size I am. I used to be a UK size 10, weigh 10 stone & I still couldn't do a push up. My shoulders can't handle it :laugh:

Kelene616

Day 2and completed! Jillian is kicking my *kitten* in the best way lol. My arms are shaking! Can't wait til tomorrow. I find that chocolate milk right after and then some swimming really helps with the soreness. Good luck everyone! If anyone wants to add me feel free. Lets motivate each other :-)

ashcky

Where can you find level two online.

sabolfitwife

I just did my first day of it!! It was definitely intense! I kept yelling that I hated her! LOL. Question though, how do you ladies input it into your exercise for MFP? I'm confused as to what I should put down...

dlpnrn2b

I am on day 23 and my measurements from April 23rd (day 1 of level 1) till today, I have lost about 6 lbs and 16 inches total.. I can not wait to see the end numbers!!

Zonera15

I am on day 23 and my measurements from April 23rd (day 1 of level 1) till today, I have lost about 6 lbs and 16 inches total.. I can not wait to see the end numbers!!

Nice numbers dlpnrn2b! I just finished day 2 like a minute ago and it went well! I did the elliptical as well prior to the workout and this was a good workout as far as heart rate is concerned! I hope I have similar numbers as you! My biggest fear is going through this without any results. Hopefully, I can finish this on time and get nice numbers too! Wish me luck!

dlpnrn2b

I am on day 23 and my measurements from April 23rd (day 1 of level 1) till today, I have lost about 6 lbs and 16 inches total.. I can not wait to see the end numbers!!

Nice numbers dlpnrn2b! I just finished day 2 like a minute ago and it went well! I did the elliptical as well prior to the workout and this was a good workout as far as heart rate is concerned! I hope I have similar numbers as you! My biggest fear is going through this without any results. Hopefully, I can finish this on time and get nice numbers too! Wish me luck!

You can do it!! The first 2-3 days of each level kill me but I think I am addicted to level 2.. level 3 has tons of planking.. O~M~G burn...but it's all worth it. I promise..keep at it!

batgirl8809

I'm on day 3 level 2...I like level 2 sooo much better than 1...keep at it!

kimdwl

I just moved on to level 2 yesterday, today half way though i put my back out!
I struggled on through but could not do the plank jacks or the last 2 abb excersises.
I just reverted back to moves from level one that where similar that didn't hurt.

Now though i am in so much pain

dlpnrn2b

I just moved on to level 2 yesterday, today half way though i put my back out!
I struggled on through but could not do the plank jacks or the last 2 abb excersises.
I just reverted back to moves from level one that where similar that didn't hurt.

Now though i am in so much pain

I had back surgery a few months ago so I do jump n jacks in place of the plank jacks.. pretty much modify a lot but at least I am moving... I actually do a ton of her ab moves when I can not do the others. it's working for me hope you back is better tomorrow

cheeky1095

Where can you find level two online.

somebody has put a link for level 2 & 3 on this thread. You just have to read through to find it

cheeky1095

I just did my first day of it!! It was definitely intense! I kept yelling that I hated her! LOL. Question though, how do you ladies input it into your exercise for MFP? I'm confused as to what I should put down...

If you have HRM you can input it yourself, with your own burn (which is what I do) OR you can log it as circuit training, general ( what I used to do)

fontinathefox

I'm halfway through (did L2 day 6 yesterday) and took my measurements last night:

Arms: no loss - boo!
Waist: -1 inch
Hips: -1,5 inches
Thighs: -1 inch

I took pictures as well and now I wish I'd measured the top of my thighs as well as the pictures show a MASSIVE difference there. Bring on level 3 - can't wait to see my final measurements!

debwaid

I'm halfway through (did L2 day 6 yesterday) and took my measurements last night:

Arms: no loss - boo!
Waist: -1 inch
Hips: -1,5 inches
Thighs: -1 inch

I took pictures as well and now I wish I'd measured the top of my thighs as well as the pictures show a MASSIVE difference there. Bring on level 3 - can't wait to see my final measurements!

This is awesome! Good for YOU!

FireSwan

That's awesome Fontinathefox! Great work.

I just did day 2 level 3 this morning...whew! What a great workout, my thighs are KILLING me. I can do the first walking planks (elbows to hands) on my toes, then the 2nd set I have to do most of them on my knees. But I shall push through it and make it to the end! Only 8 days left

thegeordielass

I'm halfway through (did L2 day 6 yesterday) and took my measurements last night:

Arms: no loss - boo!
Waist: -1 inch
Hips: -1,5 inches
Thighs: -1 inch

I took pictures as well and now I wish I'd measured the top of my thighs as well as the pictures show a MASSIVE difference there. Bring on level 3 - can't wait to see my final measurements!

Well done!!!

Just done Day 5 of level 1 on what was meant to be one of my Zumba days. It's oddly addicting doing the shred though. So far the only change is I'm 1lb up.

ericadgood

Woo Hoo! That's fabulous gr8pillock!

I've been off the rails for the last few days with a pulled hip flexor, but I'm back in the game today. Since I missed 3 days of the shred I'm adding 3 on to the end of my month now.

That means that today is day 9 for me on Level 1 (hoping I haven't lost all my stamina!) I still haven't seen a drop in weight or inches, but I am noticing that my core seems stronger, and my calves are more defined. I'm thinking of upping my handweights if I continue to gain stamina, but I'm a little wary since everyone is saying that Level 2 is so butt-kickingly-scary.

ericadgood

Oh -- BTW -- for anyone struggling with soreness/stiffness (which I'm assuming is everyone here) -- I HIGHLY recommed doing some gentle yoga to supplement the shred.

For my first week I was doing 20 minutes of beginner's yoga with a podcast every morning, and then doing the shred when I got home from work. Then I got lazy about doing the yoga, and I'm pretty sure that's why I ended up pulling my hip.

This is the podcast that I use. It's free, she explains all the poses she takes you through, and it's simple enough that I can get through it in the morning before I've had my coffee.

http://jivadiva.libsyn.com/webpage/jiva-jam-20-minute-beginner-yoga-series

jenniejengin

I am doing it with other workouts, once or twice a week.

Kelene616

Just finished day 3! I'm noticing changes in my legs. I also have gained one pound. Why have so many of us initially gained weight before losing with this?

ladytxn

Ok...you have all talked me into it. I've considered this program for long enough. I start tonight!! I'll be sure to take measurements and pics too.

cheeky1095

Just finished day 3! I'm noticing changes in my legs. I also have gained one pound. Why have so many of us initially gained weight before losing with this?

DO NOT quote me on this but I think it may be water weight, something about your muscles retaining water as they are being used in a way which they haven't been before. I know it is something to do with your muscles anyway! Please try to stay away from the scales though, most people lose inches not weight with 30 day shred & seeing the scales go up & down over 30 days may deter you. Good work though

butlera8

For those who have finished the program or further along, did you initially feel that your body wasn't changing?

illuria

I am on day 6 now, I took a day break as well, as my calf muscles just decided to give up - it was so painful even to walk for a day, talk about being over-eager with exercise, hah! I feel I need 6 days + 1 day break with this, haven't seen level 2 yet but I heard it'll be a tough nut to crack. As for weights - I don't feel strong enough, so I am mostly doing it without weights. Perhaps adding weights when level 2 comes. Haven't noticed any changes yet, but I have a lot to shed. I generally feel stronger, happier, and pleased with myself that I'm up for the challenge!

Marteneb

I am on day 22 of the 30DS and haven't really gotten the results I was hoping for. I wasn't losing any lbs so I took measurements and lost about 2" all over. I have had people tell me I look like I've lost weight, but I'm not sure where! I started incorporating cardio along with Jillian, any other suggestions for making this more successful?

Fit_SailorsWife

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/5858-30-day-shred-may-june

Kelene616

So I bought a heart rate monitor and wow! I had logged this under general circuit training and around 200 calories when in actuality the HRM says I burned 440!