Success stories using 30 Shred?

pickadilly2009

Just bought this DVD today and am curios if anyone has had the results that the dvd states. I find it hard to believe...20 lbs in 30 days. I did not buy it for that reason either, I just needed some variation in my workouts.

But now I want to know if you have used it and seen this good of results or what your results were. Did you do the video every day? Every other day? Do the meal plan with it?

Just really curious!
Thanks

m2kjenn

I just started this program today as well so will be interested to see what people have to say. It was a good workout.

laughingdani

I started the 30 Day shred 12 days ago and have been doing it everyday religiously. I started at level 1 of course then at day 8 I felt good enough to move up a level to 2. The first couple days I started the shred I could hardly walk I was so sore but made myself do every part of the workout and have not missed a day. After about the 4th day all the soreness was gone. I am just counting my cals as usual on here MFP. I did not know there was a meal plan that went along with the DVD until just a few days ago. I lost a pound within the first 3 days of starting the shred but have stayed at the same exact weight, down to the decimal point, since then. I can definitley feel a big difference though. I am getting more toned. Also a dress that I tried on last Sunday that didn't fit I tried it on this afternoon and it was a little looser in the mid section. So maybe next week it will fit. Also if you are wondering how many cals to log that it burns most people, and me also, log it in as 20 min. of circuit training. It logs it in at about 242 cals burned. I am frustrated about the not losing weight part since in three days I will be halfway done with the program and only lost a pound, but I am going to stick with it. I think , on me, it is building muscle and burning fat at the same time and that is why there is no real weight difference. I am just proud of myself for not giving up and sticking with it! (through tears and sweat! literally:sad: ) So just stick with it! I hope this helps. Even if you dont lose much its not like it wil hurt you! It can only make you better and stronger! I am feeling stronger everyday and I have more energy! I will keep you updated on the overall outcome when I finish the whole 30 days!:happy:

skywalker

Thanks. I've been curious about the Shred as well :happy:

jb_sweet_99

I agree completely with laughingdani, I have been doing it for about 12-15 days as well. However, I don't do it every day, I usually take two days a week and do something else, just to keep it interesting. I've got muscles where I've never had muscles before though, and I too thought I would die after the first couple times. I'm doing level 2 right now and it is soo hard, but it feels great! I downloaded the video so I didn't even know it came with a meal plan, I just count my cals and such on here.
It's a great workout, I've heard of some great results from people. My cousin is in bootcamp and she says that this video is harder and does more for her than they do there, (they let you rest in bootcamp tho), lol, stick too it and you will probably love it too.
Good luck :flowerforyou:

pickadilly2009

Hmmmm I think I am even more curious now! lol I did not start the shred today, had to drive 300 miles to pick up my son...way too tired after that. Plus I pulled my hamstring a few days ago and am trying to be easy on it for a few more days. I will probably start it on Monday and I don't think I will be able to manage it every day...too much going on to do that but every other day should be doable. I guess I am going to have to do the work out before I am convinced that a 20 min workout can be that productive. I am used to 60 min of kickboxing....now THAT is a work out and a half!

Well thanks for the info...if anyone has anything else to share I would still love to hear it!

m2kjenn

I've done the shred level one two days now. My thighs are on fire. I really like how easy it is to follow and the time is manageable.

sskera00_01

Started it tonight and am going to do it in the Am with my 2 friends. I am also going to add the 20 minute Turbo Jam in the evening. I think I may do Turbo Sculpt 2 days a week too. I am only 23 pounds away from my healthy weight and want to hit it BEFORE christmas. Lets get it going people!

Kristi82

I have only tried level 1. I really like it. When I got the video I didn't really think a 20 min workout would do much, but it's a good one. Also I read that some people skip the stretching part and do level 1 and 2 for a longer workout.

pickadilly2009

o.k. So I did it for the first time this morning and I admit it was much harder than I expected. I am used to squats and kickboxing so my legs are fine other than the hamstring I injured last week isn't liking me much. My ARMS on the other hand....WOW they have felt like noodles all day long! lol For the most part I was more impressed than expected. HOWEVER.....did she have to choose jumping jacks!!! I hate jumping jacks!!! Seriously....I am trying to do the workouts in the morning before everyone wakes up and jumping jacks make the whole house shake practically! lol

So how is everyone feeling after a few days of the weights?

m2kjenn

Pickadilly - i agree, Jumping Jacks are not my favorite, fortunately I exercise in my basement so the floor is concrete and doesn't shake. I had been raving about the workout, so my 16 year old daughter ( who is very fit and athletic) decided to do it today, she just called me panting, saying it was the best workout ever!! Hearing her say that makes me feel much better that I was even able to get through it. Of course, I can still up my effort to get more results. Tonight will be my third.

pickadilly2009

Woohoo...a 16 yr old thinks it is tough...gotta love that!

Oh I know I could up my cardio effort! lol Between being gentle on the hamstring and not wanting my nick naks to fall off the entertainment center....Ya...I did not put as much effort out there but I really pushed myself during the weights. I have been thinking of an alternative to do for the jumping jacks that would get the heartrate up without my house sounding like it is going to fall down around me! lol

April0815

You can substitute anything that keeps your heart rate up. When I am working with my trainer and we mix the cardio with the strength training she will make me just walk around or as long as I keep moving .

mouser79

Only complaint I have is my ankle got really sore on day 7

m2kjenn

So I did day three. It is funny how each day it does get a little easier. Also decided to start the Couch to 5K program. May regret that decision, but right now it fits in with the shred gave me almost an hour of good workout.

joyblaylock

I'm on my second week of it and just started Level II middle of last week. It is a workout indeed. I usually jog/run four miles a day and then do the shred in the evenings. Once I got past the soreness, I feel like it is a great way for me to round out my running with some strength training and toning. I do feel my body is getting leaner doing the Shred. We shall see...

Vans

I did the 30 day shred the whole month of JUNE and had a motivational group with weigh ins and measurements every Monday.

Im one month I lost 13 inches all over and 8-10 pounds.

I also went to the gym 5 days a week to do cardio. 25 min elliptical 30 min treadmill.

Only Complaint I treid to re-start July 1 with heavier weight and I got BAD shin splints and was forced to take some days off....which lead to me taking more days off.

I advise you to take measurements FOR SURE!!! maybe even pictures.

If anyone is willing to start a new "30 day SHred challenge" starting August 1 I would love to join. I am moving Aug 1 however and will not have the internet until Aug 7;therefore if I start the group I wont post until then....

any thoughts?!?!

Good Luck Shredders!!:drinker: keep hydrated :bigsmile:

momma2boys0609

I've been wanting to do this workout for a while now, and finally bought the video tonight. I am game for starting a new 30 day shred on August 1st. Let me know the datails and I will be there.

laughingdani

o.k. So I did it for the first time this morning and I admit it was much harder than I expected. I am used to squats and kickboxing so my legs are fine other than the hamstring I injured last week isn't liking me much. My ARMS on the other hand....WOW they have felt like noodles all day long! lol For the most part I was more impressed than expected. HOWEVER.....did she have to choose jumping jacks!!! I hate jumping jacks!!! Seriously....I am trying to do the workouts in the morning before everyone wakes up and jumping jacks make the whole house shake practically! lol

So how is everyone feeling after a few days of the weights?

I hate jumping jacks too!! But apparently Jillian loves them! Good news is you only do them twice during level 2 in the beginning as a warm up!! :happy: I am on day 15 and have lost an additional 2 lbs in the past 3 days. All of a sudden they decided to drop off!! :huh: Anyway I am on day 7 , I thnk, of level 2. I will do it a little longer than I did level 1. (it definitley makes me sweat more) Good luck to everyone!

nordic44

I committed to "shredding" on Jan 1, 2009. I promised myself that I would stick with it for 100 days....AND IT DID !!!! During that time, I also found a great class at the gym that I love called "Body Pump" which is using weights with music...after 100 days, I decided I could give up the shredding as long as I kept up the body pump and at least some form of exercise (even if it is a 10 minute TV video or shred). I now have just made it past 200 days...of course my goal now is to the end of the year. I am barely 5 feet high and 54 years old (so my body had been changing....sagging and dragging) NOW, I am happy to say I am a firm size 2!!!!!! and feel like a million bucks!! I have had people tell me I look 10 years younger. My 18 year old daughter & are now sharing clothes. COMMIT and stick to it !! (I also committed to My Fitness Pal...!!) Between My Fitness pal and sticking to some kind of exercise....piece of cake!!! (I mean ...good glass of water!!!!!) HANG IN THERE !!! IT WORKS !!!! and it was empowering to know I did it all myself...(in the past I have done weight watchers, Jenny Craig, Weight Loss Clinic, LA weight loss...and any others ...I probably have tried it...but this was ALL BY MYSELF !!!! It only took me over 50 years to figure it out!!! It all started with shredding....Thank you Jillian!!!

pickadilly2009

Well I did not do the shred this morning, hopefully by this evening I will feel my hamstring can handle it. I think I overcompensated on the hamstring and gave my calf muscle on that leg a bad workout. I have never had such a hard knot in my calf...I can barely move! Rubbed Aspercream on it last night, did ice/heat packs. So I think what I will do is for the cardio part, I am just going to do the squat and punch move, no jumping around that way. My arms, inner thighs and tummy are sore today so that 20 min workout really gets a lot of muscles! I am rather excited about it now, if my leg would cooperate it would be even better.

Nordic44...WOW! So what was your starting size/weight? That is amazing!

O.k. so we seem to have some interest in starting a little shred group. Do we want to keep using this thread or start a new one? Do you want a name? Whatcha ya'll wanna do?

momma2boys0609

Well, I finally got the SHRED and I went ahead and tested it out this morning. Oh MY! IT really is challenging and I can see having great success with it as long as I focus on healty eating and sleeping habits as well. It was tough. I could hardley move today at clinicals. Im not a big fan of jumping jacks either. I love the way they get my heart pumping, but ever since I had my first child, things just arent the same and I really have a difficult time with the jumping jacks. I just went ahead and did some other cardio moves instead of them. Maybe as I firm up and shed the weight, my body wont be so awkward and I will be able to do them. I think we should name our group. Im really excited about doing this with you all.
~~~Keep On Movin'~
JOY :flowerforyou:

pickadilly2009

OK so who is in and what are some group name suggestions?

SassySouthernGirl

NORDIC.....what awesome results....thanks for posting .... VERY motivational!!! :flowerforyou:

I did it for 2 days about a year ago.....after reading your post....think I'll pull it back out and go for it! Thanks for the inspiration!

Man_loosing_weight

Hi Guys

Just some comment re the soreness after the exercise. I have been on amino acid supplements since it started on MFP. I have been doing Teabo :explode: .
I drink 3 tablets 2 hours before my workout and then 3 directly after. I am still stiff the next morning but not in such pain :frown: . On my off day I drink all 6 before breakfast. I started of with the 8min workout and I am at 20 min now

Please make sure you consult your doctor before you drink any tablets.

maddiebabe

wow, I like the sound of a shred group starting August 1st. I just started it last weekand man does it feel great! I really like how easy to follow it is! It is great and it does work my body in ways only the Body Pump weight class I take does. Its a spectacular work out!

So here is my name suggestion for the group Spectacular Shredders! Because lets be honest...we are all going to look and feel completely spectacular when we are done the 30 day shred!!! Anyway its just a suggestion he he.

keep up the great work everyone!

m2kjenn

Love the group idea. Spectacular Shredders sounds very good, very positive, I like that

I did my 4th session of the shred 1 last night. This morning I finally saw some results on the scale. I've been stuck at right around 150 for 2 weeks after losing 8 pounds in my first month of tracking. Seems like adding the shred is going to be just what I need. Down to 146.8 this morning. Love it.

I'm also working in the Couch 2 5K on alternating days, so tonight will be my second session for that. Really enjoyed the first on Monday night, so I'm looking forward to it. Looking at signing up for a 5k in September for Race for the Cure, haven't quite convinced myself, but I'm working on it.

Hope everyone has a great day!!! Keep up the motivation!!

tudorman

I just started training for a 5k in september. its a lot of hard work, but keep at it and you will be fine. it was esp. tough for me as I have never run before, but now I am up to about 2.5miles without stopping. its good to have a goal at the end of the rainbow. my goal is to finish in under 30 minutes.
congrats on the weight loss.
GOOD LUCK.

leshawnturner

The 30 day shred is a beast but I love it. I was in the same shred group as Vans for June. She's right we did restart in july but I had too much going on to keep up with the group (although I did continue to shred). I'm on level 3 now (today was my first day). Again, IT IS A BEAST!!!!!!!!!!! I hate to tell you that the jumping jacks continue through level3 (you do them with weights:noway: ). Those plank exercises are going to be the death of me!!!:grumble: :mad: I haven't lost a whole lot of weight (about 5lbs), but I know I've lost inches because I'm down a dress size:smooched: . I'm going to finish up the shred this week and then I think I'm going to move on to her metabolism boost workout. I hear its pretty good, its about an hour though so I 'm not sure when I'm going to do it since I workout in the morning and I don't know if I can get up early enough to get an hour workout in.:grumble:

Good to all of you and enjoy the shredding!!!

maddiebabe

I am soooo looking forward to the shred again tomorrow.I havent done it this morning (as I had to go into work super early) or yesterday, but tomorrow morning Im back at it. i also try and run 4 days a week and so far I can see a small difference as my clothes fit a little loser (not much yet, but I have faith hehe) It doesnt help that its that time of the month so everything already feels less comfortable but this time its making me want to work harder for my goal!

I hope everyone has a great day today and good luck to all who are attempting the shred today

mehapp

If there is a Spectacular Shredders group starting, COUNT ME IN!

I just did the level one this morning. And Jillian Michaels kicked my *kitten* - on level 1 :sad:

Thanks for the advice on how to log the calories. That was really helpful.

I'm watching these through exercise TV, so I don't have all the information in front of me.
To clarify:
you start with level 1 and do this once a day, everyday.
When you need more of a challenge, you move up to level 2 etc...

Is this the basic premise?

If we're starting a group, we should start another thread, and begin to check in.

So glad to check in this morning and see some fellow shredders out there!