Is 30 Day Shred Enough?

osualex
osualex Posts: 409 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I did 30 day shred back in February for about 10 days and I liked my results, despite not losing any weight. Now I'm adding Couch to 5k to it 3 days a week, and I'm wondering, will *just* 30DS and Couch to 5k be enough to see decent results in about 6 weeks (or 30 days, ideally!) Or do I need to do more?

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  • jessicaj_824
    jessicaj_824 Posts: 114 Member
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  • linzijoy
    linzijoy Posts: 109 Member
    I'm currently doing 30DS and Couch to 5k too! I figure this should be enough to see some change, although I intend on going to spin class or just the gym for a cardio session on non Couch to 5k days.

    I'm on day 7 and starting to feel the benefits already :-)
  • doggiesnot
    doggiesnot Posts: 334 Member
    Any exercise is going to be beneficial. The question "Is it enough" makes me ask, enough for what? It sounds like a lot to me! If you're asking if it's enough to lose weight, then I would say track your exercise and food intake, and maintain that healthy caloric deficit. If you're asking if it's enough to lose some magic number by a certain day, then well, maybe or maybe not. Just being healthy and doing the right things (tracking/eating right) should be enough! Good luck on your journey! :)
  • roachhaley
    roachhaley Posts: 978 Member
    We have no idea, seeing as you didn't give us your goal. Is it to lose weight? To tone up?
  • sashanicole88
    sashanicole88 Posts: 180 Member
    I'm wondering the same thing! I do Couch to 5K one day, then 30DS the next. I'm alternating the work outs every other day, and I usually take one day off for the week. I'm just really getting into things, so I'm not sure how effective it will be, but I am already seeing improvements in my endurance and my energy levels! I'm hoping to see some good results over time.
  • Gay11nell
    Gay11nell Posts: 166 Member
    I always combine 30 day shred with some cardio. The results were great - as in how I looked in the mirror- not always in a huge weight lost.
    My first doing 30day shred I lost a significant amount of weight. I think it was because it was a huge change in my routine, but when I go back to it, I just get a more leaner/toner look as opposed to a lot of weight lost.
  • babykell19
    babykell19 Posts: 72
    i am starting the 30ds this week! i was planning on alternating between training for a 10k (i'm about on the 4th week) and the 30ds. i hope i see some results! and..when you think about it..after the dvd is over, its only been a few weeks so if you dont see the results you want, you can just switch it up after. its a short enough program where if youre not happy at the end, you didnt waste 3 or 4 months doing it. good luck :)
  • ashleyk148
    ashleyk148 Posts: 4
    I was wondering the same thing.I did the 30 day shred a year ago and saw good results quickly. I am starting back up today and was thinking that I may add some extra cardio a couple of times a week to help with getting the weight off!
  • osualex
    osualex Posts: 409 Member
    We have no idea, seeing as you didn't give us your goal. Is it to lose weight? To tone up?

    My goal is to tone up and lose weight - I weigh 159 currently, so it'd be nice to lose maybe 6 pounds or so in the 30 days, more importantly I want to tone up - I'm just wondering if this is enough exercise to see a real difference in inches and how I look in the mirror.
  • Leslie85
    Leslie85 Posts: 265 Member
    I've seen results with only doing the 30 DS. I know I've only lost 2lbs, but I only had 8lbs to lose. I can tell I've toned up, and that my clothes fit me differently. My thighs are less flabby, and my love handles are smaller. I just bought her ab DVD yesterday, so I think I might start alternating 30 DS and her ab workout and see what happens. I hear the ab workout is more than just abs, and also involves quite a bit of cardio.
  • jessicadawn29
    jessicadawn29 Posts: 3
    I really love 30ds! I see results very quickly, I recently started it again this past week and it just makes me feel stronger. I am also adding couch to 5K and a few strength days at the gym. I know that my goals are aggressive, but it's all or nothing I say. :)
  • Leslie85
    Leslie85 Posts: 265 Member
    I really love 30ds! I see results very quickly, I recently started it again this past week and it just makes me feel stronger. I am also adding couch to 5K and a few strength days at the gym. I know that my goals are aggressive, but it's all or nothing I say. :)

    I agree- it makes me feel stronger too!

    Also, what is Couch to 5k? I haven't heard of this.
  • dlpnrn2b
    dlpnrn2b Posts: 441 Member
    I did 30 day shred back in February for about 10 days and I liked my results, despite not losing any weight. Now I'm adding Couch to 5k to it 3 days a week, and I'm wondering, will *just* 30DS and Couch to 5k be enough to see decent results in about 6 weeks (or 30 days, ideally!) Or do I need to do more?
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    YES!!! I began walking , slow jogging back in Feb and lost about 20 lbs, then I added the 30 day shred in and I am on day 23 and I have had amazing results... I am going to keep doing it past the 30 days and add another dvd (killer bun and thighs) as that is my "problem area"
  • dlpnrn2b
    dlpnrn2b Posts: 441 Member
    I really love 30ds! I see results very quickly, I recently started it again this past week and it just makes me feel stronger. I am also adding couch to 5K and a few strength days at the gym. I know that my goals are aggressive, but it's all or nothing I say. :)

    I agree- it makes me feel stronger too!

    Also, what is Couch to 5k? I haven't heard of this.

    totallyy agree!!!

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