30 Day Shred

dreamsofescaping

Hello all.

I have a question, for the 30 day shred do I rest on the weekends at all? Or just do it everyday for 30 days? Also I was reading some success stories on this and most people don't lose a lot of weight but they get toned and lose inches so should I just stick to my normal workout so I can lose the fat say 2 days a week and do the 30 day shred the other 3 to tone as I lose?

jwuchef87

bump..i'd like to know as well

Louttie

Jillian doesn't say but I'm sure your meant to do 30 days straight, 10 days at level 1, 10 days at level 2 etc. I started on Wednesday and didn't get round to doing it on the weekend, now i regret it! I feel so lazy as its only a 20 minute workout.. I'm starting again tonight and seeing the 30 days through to the end. Wish me luck!

dreamsofescaping

Jillian doesn't say but I'm sure your meant to do 30 days straight, 10 days at level 1, 10 days at level 2 etc. I started on Wednesday and didn't get round to doing it on the weekend, now i regret it! I feel so lazy as its only a 20 minute workout.. I'm starting again tonight and seeing the 30 days through to the end. Wish me luck!

Good luck I will join you! I found the level 1 on you tube so I am sure there must be level 2 and 3 there as well. If not I will just keep doing level 1 lol

katiegregory23

I'm attempting to do it for 30 days straight. I'm on day 15 now. I've read that others have taken at least one rest day and still seen results, so I'd say do what your body is telling you. The only reason I'm trying to do it everyday is because I'm starting my "journey" over again for the 900th time, and I'm afraid if I take a rest day it will turn into 2 weeks. I'm also walking 3 days a week and walk/running another 3 days. Good luck! It's hard, but I've already lost 8 lbs and quite a few inches.

dreamsofescaping

I'm attempting to do it for 30 days straight. I'm on day 15 now. I've read that others have taken at least one rest day and still seen results, so I'd say do what your body is telling you. The only reason I'm trying to do it everyday is because I'm starting my "journey" over again for the 900th time, and I'm afraid if I take a rest day it will turn into 2 weeks. I'm also walking 3 days a week and walk/running another 3 days. Good luck! It's hard, but I've already lost 8 lbs and quite a few inches.

WOW in 15 days that is WONDERFUL!!!! I feel the same way if I rest I get lazy. I have not worked out since I think thursday but thats because I was extremely busy this weekend (company came) and I can't work out while others are here. The part I have the hardest time with is the jumping jacks so far and I forget the other one (but it kills my feet for a few days) so I am trying to do it but I know I could be putting more OOMPH into it but because I am on my feet all day for my job I don't want to hurt them more lol.

mali240

i did it for 30 days straight.... coz well for me one day rest turns into 3 weeks... it does a little harder to do on the level 2 for ten days straight, but IMO totally worth it.. just push through the pain, i kept reminding myself its only 20 mins and i bear the pain for 20

dreamsofescaping

i did it for 30 days straight.... coz well for me one day rest turns into 3 weeks... it does a little harder to do on the level 2 for ten days straight, but IMO totally worth it.. just push through the pain, i kept reminding myself its only 20 mins and i bear the pain for 20

What kind of results did you see after the 30 days if you don't mind my asking?

bbaker172

I'm attempting to do it for 30 days straight. I'm on day 15 now. I've read that others have taken at least one rest day and still seen results, so I'd say do what your body is telling you. The only reason I'm trying to do it everyday is because I'm starting my "journey" over again for the 900th time, and I'm afraid if I take a rest day it will turn into 2 weeks. I'm also walking 3 days a week and walk/running another 3 days. Good luck! It's hard, but I've already lost 8 lbs and quite a few inches.

WOW in 15 days that is WONDERFUL!!!! I feel the same way if I rest I get lazy. I have not worked out since I think thursday but thats because I was extremely busy this weekend (company came) and I can't work out while others are here. The part I have the hardest time with is the jumping jacks so far and I forget the other one (but it kills my feet for a few days) so I am trying to do it but I know I could be putting more OOMPH into it but because I am on my feet all day for my job I don't want to hurt them more lol.

Definitely need good workout shoes!!! Those help a LOT! : )

dreamsofescaping

I'm attempting to do it for 30 days straight. I'm on day 15 now. I've read that others have taken at least one rest day and still seen results, so I'd say do what your body is telling you. The only reason I'm trying to do it everyday is because I'm starting my "journey" over again for the 900th time, and I'm afraid if I take a rest day it will turn into 2 weeks. I'm also walking 3 days a week and walk/running another 3 days. Good luck! It's hard, but I've already lost 8 lbs and quite a few inches.

WOW in 15 days that is WONDERFUL!!!! I feel the same way if I rest I get lazy. I have not worked out since I think thursday but thats because I was extremely busy this weekend (company came) and I can't work out while others are here. The part I have the hardest time with is the jumping jacks so far and I forget the other one (but it kills my feet for a few days) so I am trying to do it but I know I could be putting more OOMPH into it but because I am on my feet all day for my job I don't want to hurt them more lol.

Definitely need good workout shoes!!! Those help a LOT! : )

I may have to stop into the shoe store today! Thank you. I have a good pair for work they seem to help but I don't think they are meant for exercising I think they are more for standing on ones feet all day.

jezzi16

On her 6 weeks to 6 packs DVD she says to only do it 5 days a week, so I carry that over to this video as well

VanessaGS

I did it for four days a week and did notice a huge difference in my arms. I noticed a little in my stomach but just remember not to get discouraged because the stomach area does take time.

breza262

I just started it last week, but am fitting it in every other day. I'm not letting up on my other workouts, so just adding to my routine. I know I won't see the results as fast, but it's a great boost, plus it is a start for strength for me. Good luck!

ashstarz

I did every day for 30 days and lost my 9 lbs. I also continued to do my normal workouts. You can do it! and do it every day!

dreamsofescaping

On her 6 weeks to 6 packs DVD she says to only do it 5 days a week, so I carry that over to this video as well

I was wondering about this because I had read somewhere that when you build muscle you need to give it rest days and drink plenty of water to help rebuild the torn fibers in the muscles and when they have rebuilt you end up with stronger muscles. If you don't allow rest time for the muscles then they keep tearing and never heal and become stronger.

krisiepoo

I am doing the 30DS along with running and weight training and my rest days are on Friday so will continue to rest on Friday so my body can take care of itself

Pacefit4God

Today will be my first day. But I say listen to your body. You may need to break once a week. Good luck!

katiegregory23

I'm attempting to do it for 30 days straight. I'm on day 15 now. I've read that others have taken at least one rest day and still seen results, so I'd say do what your body is telling you. The only reason I'm trying to do it everyday is because I'm starting my "journey" over again for the 900th time, and I'm afraid if I take a rest day it will turn into 2 weeks. I'm also walking 3 days a week and walk/running another 3 days. Good luck! It's hard, but I've already lost 8 lbs and quite a few inches.

WOW in 15 days that is WONDERFUL!!!! I feel the same way if I rest I get lazy. I have not worked out since I think thursday but thats because I was extremely busy this weekend (company came) and I can't work out while others are here. The part I have the hardest time with is the jumping jacks so far and I forget the other one (but it kills my feet for a few days) so I am trying to do it but I know I could be putting more OOMPH into it but because I am on my feet all day for my job I don't want to hurt them more lol.


The first week was water weight, I'm sure, but I'm still happy with the results so far! I was really sore the first 4 days. The jumping jacks weren't too bad for me, it's the plank stuff on level 2 that I still have to modify that may kill me .

dreamsofescaping

I did it for four days a week and did notice a huge difference in my arms. I noticed a little in my stomach but just remember not to get discouraged because the stomach area does take time.

My biggest problem is in my tummy I keep losing off my hips but my lower tummy is a SLOOOOWWWW progress but still a progress haha trying to remind myself of this.

Vitamin_K

I am on day 15 ( I took one day off & felt guilty, it is only 20 min). I am not going to take another day off of it. I am doing level 2 now (this is day 7 on it) & I also do either jogging or walking on the treadmill for at least 20 min after everytime. I also throw in some extra ab exercises & some extra push ups for 10 minutes too. I have not lost a pound since doing it.. but I am not concerned at all because I can see that my legs & stomach are already changing. Good Luck & stick with it... it is only 20 minutes, so don't make any excuses to not do it every day, even if you have to do the modified version!!

dreamsofescaping

I just started it last week, but am fitting it in every other day. I'm not letting up on my other workouts, so just adding to my routine. I know I won't see the results as fast, but it's a great boost, plus it is a start for strength for me. Good luck!

That is awesome! I think its great that she uses our own body as a weight to strength train. Good job and good luck to you as well

dreamsofescaping

I did every day for 30 days and lost my 9 lbs. I also continued to do my normal workouts. You can do it! and do it every day!

WOW!!!! Great job!! I'm gonna try everyday she kicks my butt or rather makes me kick my own butt but it is so worth it haha

krisiepoo

I just started it last week, but am fitting it in every other day. I'm not letting up on my other workouts, so just adding to my routine. I know I won't see the results as fast, but it's a great boost, plus it is a start for strength for me. Good luck!

That is awesome! I think its great that she uses our own body as a weight to strength train. Good job and good luck to you as well

You need hand weights, too, for the 30DS

dreamsofescaping

I am doing the 30DS along with running and weight training and my rest days are on Friday so will continue to rest on Friday so my body can take care of itself

Always listen to your body! Great job

dreamsofescaping

Today will be my first day. But I say listen to your body. You may need to break once a week. Good luck!

I have to start over again so today will be my first day too lol for the third time haha

dreamsofescaping

I'm attempting to do it for 30 days straight. I'm on day 15 now. I've read that others have taken at least one rest day and still seen results, so I'd say do what your body is telling you. The only reason I'm trying to do it everyday is because I'm starting my "journey" over again for the 900th time, and I'm afraid if I take a rest day it will turn into 2 weeks. I'm also walking 3 days a week and walk/running another 3 days. Good luck! It's hard, but I've already lost 8 lbs and quite a few inches.

WOW in 15 days that is WONDERFUL!!!! I feel the same way if I rest I get lazy. I have not worked out since I think thursday but thats because I was extremely busy this weekend (company came) and I can't work out while others are here. The part I have the hardest time with is the jumping jacks so far and I forget the other one (but it kills my feet for a few days) so I am trying to do it but I know I could be putting more OOMPH into it but because I am on my feet all day for my job I don't want to hurt them more lol.


The first week was water weight, I'm sure, but I'm still happy with the results so far! I was really sore the first 4 days. The jumping jacks weren't too bad for me, it's the plank stuff on level 2 that I still have to modify that may kill me .

*wonders what a plank is guess I will find out eventually haha *shakes in her boots*

cspicher

Today is my first day also! but im just adding in this extra 20 minutes to my normal routine. Good luck everyone!

dreamsofescaping

I am on day 15 ( I took one day off & felt guilty, it is only 20 min). I am not going to take another day off of it. I am doing level 2 now (this is day 7 on it) & I also do either jogging or walking on the treadmill for at least 20 min after everytime. I also throw in some extra ab exercises & some extra push ups for 10 minutes too. I have not lost a pound since doing it.. but I am not concerned at all because I can see that my legs & stomach are already changing. Good Luck & stick with it... it is only 20 minutes, so don't make any excuses to not do it every day, even if you have to do the modified version!!

Out of curiousity what is the difference between pounds and inches lost? Where do the inches go? Why is it more important to lose inches than pounds? Good for you for doing it every day Your right, no excuses my whole life was excuses (Oh, I will work out tomorrow) and tomorrow never came hense why I am as big as I am lol. Excuses are only lies.

dreamsofescaping

I just started it last week, but am fitting it in every other day. I'm not letting up on my other workouts, so just adding to my routine. I know I won't see the results as fast, but it's a great boost, plus it is a start for strength for me. Good luck!

That is awesome! I think its great that she uses our own body as a weight to strength train. Good job and good luck to you as well

You need hand weights, too, for the 30DS

I own tiny weights lol 2.5 wish I had 5 pounds but I do what I can with what I have :-)

bentobee

I'm going through it for the 2nd time - my first round was last summer.

I take rest days when I'm feeling worn down or super sore. I had to take take a rest on my 3rd day this time around because my quads were dying. After that rest day I was able to feel much more energetic and my form was so much better. I went from barely doing the movements to being able to do the advanced poses (very deep lunges, parallel to the floor, etc.)

I just took another rest day after going to Level 2. Again, I was SO sore - my shoulders this time - and it was severely affecting my form. After a day off I can get into it and do it with 100% of my ability.

The results are quick. I already look so much trimmer, just ten days into it. I'm also walking several days a week, in a very hilly area with steep inclines. Not seeing a change on the scale yet, but my clothes are looking WAY better on me and I've gone down at least a 1/2 size already.

eta: I am seeing results much faster this time than last. I have been active for the last two years, but had been focusing on cardio this last year and had slacked off on strength training. 30DS kicked my butt getting going this time around, but I was able to advance MUCH faster than I did my first time doing it last summer and my results this time, aesthetically, are coming quicker. But also, my form is better this time around. I was never able to do the advanced moves when I did the 30DS before.

Vitamin_K

You can lose pounds & get "skinny" but it will not look as good as if you are thinner w/ muscle! I "toned" fit body is better than a jiggly, dimply skinny one!