NSV! Day 4 of 30DS

blnorman29

I did Day 4 of 30DS! I tried 30DS last summer and only made it through day 3 before coming up with some excuse as to why I couldn't do it that day, then the next, then the next. On May 1st I started again and I made it through Day 4 tonight! It was hard, and I didn't want to do it, and I whined on here, but I did it! Now on to Day 5-30! I couldn't do this without MFP.

Ronda10

You lost 20 lbs in 4 days?

blnorman29

No. That's crazy talk. I'm doing the 30 Day Shred, an exercise DVD by Jillian Michaels. Last time I tried the program, I only made it through day 3. I started the program again on May 1st and last night I made it through day 4.

StrongandTender

Yay for taking it all 1 day at a time!

kevin3344

Awesome! Don't forget to take before / after pics to share. Keep up the good work!

jeaninemckinney

Thats great keep it up!! I know how it goes....im on level 2 and im making myself stick with it this time! Ive never made it past day one level two cuz its alot harder then level one but im making myself do it cuz after seeing everyone elses results on here i want my own before and after pics! Keep it up and u will be so proud of yourself!

RedHotRunner

Congrats. The first couple of days are the hardest and you've made it through them. Keep up the good work.

Mell00546

Yay! I also started 30DS on May 1st. So as soon as I stop messing around on here I am going to complete day 5! Only 25 more

RachFace1000

I just started Day 1 Level 1 today! Keep it up! We totally got this (:

gdkerplunk

Good job! I can relate 100%. I think I had started 30DS about 4 times before I became serious about it. Each time I started, I got a bit further from the last time. I just completed Day 19! Like you said, couldn't have done it without MFP. I came to the realization that I needed more than just counting calories on my own. I needed the support from the wonderful peeps here.

Ed_81

I've just completed day 9 and I feel so much fitter, the first 4 days were almost like torture, it was pure will power and determination that kept me coming back every day, but from day 5 I've been looking forward to my workout and my recovery time has decreased to the point where a couple of minutes after the workout I'm entirely back to normal and suffering no muscle pain the next day!! I've just ordered ripped in 30 in anticipation of finishing day 30 of the shred!!

kevin3344

I've just completed day 9 and I feel so much fitter, the first 4 days were almost like torture, it was pure will power and determination that kept me coming back every day, but from day 5 I've been looking forward to my workout and my recovery time has decreased to the point where a couple of minutes after the workout I'm entirely back to normal and suffering no muscle pain the next day!! I've just ordered ripped in 30 in anticipation of finishing day 30 of the shred!!

Yeah at times Jillian is like cruel and unusual punishment lol. Love her encouragement though, like "don't quit!!". She's definitely a motivating personality.

nakedsun

JUST completed Day6 of Level1 today. The 2nd and 3rd day were the worst for me. Now I'm finding my endurance has sky rocketed. I'm still panting and make unattractive noises when my arms/legs start to wobble a bit but I'm pleased. I can even crank out push ups now without wanting to just die after a couple.

The side lunge dumbbell raise still makes me cringe though. I detest that move.

arctiknitter

Still working my way through level two. I don't think I'll ever be able to do a pushup!
I've been alternating between 30DS and No More Trouble Zones and my endurance and strength is so much better than it has been in years!
Stick with this and you'll see amazing results-just like Jillian promises!

Buettner22

I just finished my day 4 and man did i not want to do it this evening but I'm sure glad i did. Tomorrow is Day 5 only 25 more days left!

blnorman29

Thanks everyone. Yes, these last four days have been akin to torture, and self-inflicted at that! I have a special loathing for Miss Jolly Jillian now. lol

mewaybright

You can do this... the trick is to just get up and do it... you will find after you are done that is really wasn't as bad as you were thinking it was going to be before starting. I sometimes don't feel like working out and I have been at this for a year but I get up and just do it, some of my best workouts have been on days where I really didn't want to do it but forced myself into it.

veronicacannon

I'll be on day 10 level 1 tomorrow! What keeps me going is the excitement of seeing my before and after pics side by side. I can't wait to see how much I've changed! I better change!!

mewaybright

I just finished my day 4 and man did i not want to do it this evening but I'm sure glad i did. Tomorrow is Day 5 only 25 more days left!

HAHA 25 days... this should be a life style change. You may not be doing the 30 DS for the rest of your life but you should be doing something to stay fit. Simply doing the 30DS and then calling it good when you reach day 30 will guarantee a return to the issues in life that set you on this path, there is no Easy Button for being fit and healthy, it takes work and commitment. The longer you do it the easier it becomes.

googsgirl

I completed the 30 day shred after Christmas 2011 and it was the factor that brought be back to exercise! take pics or measurements because I did not lose one pound ( I only have 5-10 to lose) but I lost inches and it changed my shape!

After three kids, I have a flat stomach! I wore a bikini on vacation.... I am 41.

Honestly, it is so worth sticking to!

Now, I look back at the "shred" and think it's semi- easy, after doing it twice... but when I began it , it was brutal.
Stick with it- it is such a great program to kick start a lifetime of exercise and fitness.

Best of luck to all of you. It is such a great program and if you use heavier weights ( more than the 2 or 3 she uses...) you will get great results!!

Rosa1213

Don't get discouraged, guys! Keep on working hard and taking it one day at a time.
You can do it!!! :flowerforyou:

blnorman29

I just finished Day 5. Whew! When is it supposed to get easier? I'm hoping by Day 9 it doesn't feel like I'm going to die, or I'll be too scared to move on to Level 2! lol

gr8pillock

JUST completed Day6 of Level1 today. The 2nd and 3rd day were the worst for me. Now I'm finding my endurance has sky rocketed. I'm still panting and make unattractive noises when my arms/legs start to wobble a bit but I'm pleased. I can even crank out push ups now without wanting to just die after a couple.

The side lunge dumbbell raise still makes me cringe though. I detest that move.

Dude, right? It's frikking Spanish inquisition style torture, I swear.