Jillian's 30 Day Shred

Dragonfly11

Happy Friday Shredders,
Woo Hoo!! Went home and after a ton of housework (so it seemed at 7pm last night) I did 20min of TJ before I finally ate dinner - FYI if you love salmon it makes a great lite supper if it's late (baked salmon w/ Tony Sacheres + fresh ground pepper and FF butter spray - w/ asapragus, delish ) Got up early this moring and did day 4 @ 425am! Had to be at the office by 7 and I didn't want to miss it. I dislike having to put off my w/o til in the pm - energy level too unpredictable and of course, something always calls for your attention,:laugh:
Kuddos to everyone for hanging in there - thought of you guys as I sleepily tied my sneaks this morning. I told myself " if Casper and his Mrose can do it, if Smiles can do it, and Redneckwoman can do it (Plus anyone else I missed:flowerforyou: ) so can I !

You guys are the greatest and have a terrific day,
Janet

meana717

Way to stick in there everyone! I did the shred again last night... and I seriously think Jilian is trying to kill me in a slow merciless way! Anyone else having lots of tension and pain in their neck/shoulder area? Mainly on my right side! Oh well...just keep pushing!

Have a great day and weekend everyone!:flowerforyou:

Kath712

Amanda - now that you mention it, I think I was having neck/shoulder pain too. I haven't done Shred since Tuesday, so it's gone now. Wonder if it's the planks??

jenners22

I am new to myfitnesspal as of today and have the 30 day shred at home so I will start tonight too. I have done this video several times before (my first time I lasted 10 days and I was already getting very much in shape) I must warn you, its pretty grueling, but just stick with it ,and by day 5 you will be so impressed with yourself! Also a word of encouragement - I think Level 2 is easier than Level 1 so you have that to look forward to once you conquer Level 1 :-)

So far I've lost 60 pounds using the 30 Day Shred. I will do Level One until I can make it all the way through and think "that's it?" then I move to level two (same mind set) and then onto three.

I thought level two was the most difficult of all the levels because of how much it focuses on upper body stuff (planks and mountain climbers and ab twists) .

But I love this program and it does work. I've now pulled my sister into my workout with me and its really fun with her.

jenners22

Wife and I did it tonight, first time I've ever done a video workout. Did circuit one, not bad, kind'a fun. Time sure went fast. I plan to do this one in the morning instead of me elliptical and see what shakes loose.

I normally do dumbbell exercises like the flies and rows with 45 pounds in each hand, but only 10 or 12 reps. Tonight in the shred I used 8 pounders for the full minutes of the routine and I was dying! :laugh:

One thing interesting. I wore my HRM for this and came up with about 210 calories. MFP says 20 minutes of circuit training is 256. Not bad,,, pretty close. HRM said I was around 135-140 beats per minute. Nice.

My HRM says that on level one of the 30 day shred I burn 470. But then again my heart rate is usually up to 181-191 (about 89-97% of my max heart rate for my age).

CasperO

Wow,,, that's boiling! I'd be terrified if I ever saw 180BPM!

My resting pulse is 55-ish, and I get into the 160's sometimes on the elliptical or the bicycle. I'm a little older too at 42.

meana717

I am new to myfitnesspal as of today and have the 30 day shred at home so I will start tonight too. I have done this video several times before (my first time I lasted 10 days and I was already getting very much in shape) I must warn you, its pretty grueling, but just stick with it ,and by day 5 you will be so impressed with yourself! Also a word of encouragement - I think Level 2 is easier than Level 1 so you have that to look forward to once you conquer Level 1 :-)

So far I've lost 60 pounds using the 30 Day Shred. I will do Level One until I can make it all the way through and think "that's it?" then I move to level two (same mind set) and then onto three.

I thought level two was the most difficult of all the levels because of how much it focuses on upper body stuff (planks and mountain climbers and ab twists) .

But I love this program and it does work. I've now pulled my sister into my workout with me and its really fun with her.

WOW 60 pounds!!!! How long did that take you? I'm not seeing much of a weight loss... a guess I do notice a little bit of strength improvement and endurance.

Happyoceangirl

Casper, i might have spoken too soon... did i say I like it? :noway: Did level 2 again and those v raises at the 3rd circuit are killer. I have not been able to get through them. But I'm not going to let them win! No way!

Dragon/Janet.. you're right - and all of you on here are good motivation to keep coming back and doing it again!

Jenners - 60 lbs on this? Wow!!! That's awesome! Good for you! I bet you have some nice pipes and abs of steel by now.. Great job!:flowerforyou:

Angel1029

Hey everyone!!! Hope you don't mind if I join you. I just picked up the DVD today and plan to start it tomorrow. I took a look at it today and I think I'm up for a challenge. Just need some motivation.

elephantmeg

I picked it up today and did day 1. Had to bail on some of the raises-I bought 5 lbs and was wishing for 3 lb weights! I can see how this can really make a difference. Whew!

Happyoceangirl

Hey everyone!!! Hope you don't mind if I join you. I just picked up the DVD today and plan to start it tomorrow. I took a look at it today and I think I'm up for a challenge. Just need some motivation.

Welcome! Hope we are motivating enough...

Happyoceangirl

Okay, I don't know why, but I cannot get through the last circuit on level 2 without wimping out. I'm DETERMINED to do it tomorrow!

Dragonfly11

Happy Weekend Shredders,
Welcome Angel! Glad to see the new face; please do join us. The more faces the better !!
I did day 5 of level one today almost 2 times (DH interrupted me 2x so I ended up doing the 1st circuit a total of 3 x today, lol! I also got on the scale and says I've lost 2 lbs ... since tuesday. Not "Biggest Loser" style weight loss but i'll take it!!
Hope everybody enjoys the rest of their weekend and stays on track ~ we can do this!

Janet

Dragonfly11

Hey Everybody,
Just finished my shred for the day (day 6:drinker: ) and heading to krogers - wanted to keep me accountable
Enjoy the rest of your weekend !

Janet

elephantmeg

I did day 2 today. Still cussing but only took 2 or 3 5 sec breaks

liloneames267

I just finished level 1 day 3. I didn't do any this weekend because we had company stay with us. The kids did it on Friday and they liked it. They kept asking to do it again lol.

meana717

OK ya'll so this is going to be a long post! FAIR WARNING!

So on Friday I had taken a healthy lunch of tuna on whole wheat and yogurt to work. Was feeling a little spunky and asked everyone if they wanted some Subway for lunch instead. Well they weren't feeling it an said they were going to go to the local cafe for hamburgers. After lots of persistant peer pressure I caved and ordered a Mushroom Swiss Burger with French Fries. Well come to find out their french fries are actually fried potato wedges....and like 2 lbs of them! Even more so I came to find out (after eating the food) that the burger was 720 calories!!!! YIKES :noway: So I didn't eat anything else the rest of the day!!! Ontop of all that.... within seconds of finishing my food I was so nauseas and sick that I felt like I was going to vomit all day! Well I didn't get to come home and do my workout either. So I felt like crap! Saturday, however, I felt FANFREAKINTASTIC! I got out of bed at like 730 and got into workout clothes...and busted out a 30 day shred level 2! It felt spectacular!

I didn't do the shred today though...my shoulder is still killing me. The knee is better...but my shoulder is blah! I did however spend 30 minutes raking my front yard! I had a whole tree's worth of leaves covering the dang thing!

I will be back on board tomorrow!!!!

Dragonfly11

Just one more post before I get ready for bed:laugh: ; i did an extra 20 min of TJ (253 cals) per MFP and I feel really ggod - going to live a little and have some ben & jerry choc fudge brownie yogurt for desert. I still have a 500 cal defecit for the day, yea!

Amamda - don't beat yourself up about the Friday lunch - we all get off track sometimes. The important thing is you got right back on top of it on Saturday! Good for you!! Oh, good job on level 2.
I'm not there yet, level 1 is still kickin my butt even at day 6:laugh:

Meg - Keep at it ; it does get more endurable (if that's a word) and even fun!! It's crazy .. it hurts but it's fun.... go figure:ohwell:

See you all tomorrow,
Janet

Happyoceangirl

Janet and Amanda... burgers, fries and ice cream oh my!!!! Should we add to that my tequila shots that seemed like a good idea last night (but definitely weren't)???

We all have those days I guess. (At least, that's what I'm telling myself). At least the burgers, fries and ice cream don't result in ridiculous behavior AND calorie overages.

Today... I slept. In my bed. And drank water. And ate. I did not shred. Tomorrow is a new day.

On the upside - a friend I haven't seen in a few weeks (who also thought tequila was a good idea), commented to me last night that I'm looking muscular. :bigsmile:

CasperO

Level 2 this morning, getting better. Toughest part for me is the mil-press with knee extensions. I can military press 200 pounds 4 or 5 times, no problem - but Mil-pressing 16 pounds about 35 times, while kicking like a rockette,,, wow. It's a different kind of tough.

The guy in the mirror's looking better, and I feel great. 's cool.

snowbune27

Just bought this DVD on amazon.
I am really excited for it to come... I hope it works. I've been trying for almost 8 months, with no pounds lost... I know I don't have much to lose, but I don't like the stuff that squishes over the top of my pants!

I am happy to say that in July I started couch to 5K and even though it took forever to get there for me... yesterday I ran 3.5 miles! yea!
...because I am going over my calories everyday (eating about 1800 when I'm supposed to stay at 1200 with no excersize) , I know I won't see weight loss only running twice a week.

I'm hoping this video helps!
...here's to hoping...:flowerforyou:

Redneckwoman

Day 4 level one complete. I know it seems like it taking me a long time to get there but you have to remember I am doing a dirrerent workout everyother day. But level one is getting easier to do. Still going to do about 10 workouts with level one before moving on the the next level.

Dragonfly11

Hey Shredders,
Day7 of level one done this am - Yea!! Plan on another 35 min w/o before bed. Feeling really good about the progress thus far and looking forward (i think :ohwell: ) to start level 2 Friday. you all make it sound very challenging. I am thinking (hoping ) i'll be ready for the increase!
On the upside ( there has to be one... right??)even after the frozen yogurt last light I ended up w/ a 350 cal deficit!! - I think it's okay to find substitute treats, it forces me to read the labels and make healthier food choices.

Let's have a great week,
Janet

wannabfit09

be sure to let us know how it goes...i'm interested in the DVD....trying to decide if I want it....good luck!:bigsmile:

Happyoceangirl

Level 2 this morning, getting better. Toughest part for me is the mil-press with knee extensions. I can military press 200 pounds 4 or 5 times, no problem - but Mil-pressing 16 pounds about 35 times, while kicking like a rockette,,, wow. It's a different kind of tough.

The guy in the mirror's looking better, and I feel great. 's cool.

Hah! Like the description - that's about what it feels like though. Good job! That's the part that keeps killing me too - going from those into the v raises. Today by the second set of v raises i did every other one. It was better than completely wimping out and not doing them at all. Wondering how level 3 is going to be...

CasperO

Level 3 will be like death, but it'll take longer. I'm looking forward to it.

I wonder how this compares to P90X,,, Anybody done both? I had planned to start P90X in a couple weeks, but wife and I are enjoying doing the shred together. Hmmmm....

What ya' figger would happen if I tried to do both. :noway:

jenners22

I highly enjoy level 3...far better than level 2. I cried after almost every strength circuit in level 2. I have next to no upper body strength so all those plank poses and ab holds and mountain climbers really hurt. I can barely lift my arms over my head to wash my hair after those workouts.

Other than the immense pain that level 2 inflicts on me :grumble: ....I still love the DVD and use it many times a week.

Jillian also has a kick-butt workout DVD called "Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism". When I did the entire DVD (it took a few weeks to build up to complete the whole thing), I was burning almost 1000 calories in just 45 minutes! It's really amazing. Actually...Jillian is amazing!

Happyoceangirl

I highly enjoy level 3...far better than level 2. I cried after almost every strength circuit in level 2. I have next to no upper body strength so all those plank poses and ab holds and mountain climbers really hurt. I can barely lift my arms over my head to wash my hair after those workouts.

Other than the immense pain that level 2 inflicts on me :grumble: ....I still love the DVD and use it many times a week.

Jillian also has a kick-butt workout DVD called "Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism". When I did the entire DVD (it took a few weeks to build up to complete the whole thing), I was burning almost 1000 calories in just 45 minutes! It's really amazing. Actually...Jillian is amazing!

WHAT? 1000 calories in 45 mins? I.might.be.sold.
Do you wear a HRM? Or does MFP calculate for you?
I've heard about it - but didn't know if i was ready to sign on yet....

liloneames267

I just finished level 1 day 4. I didn't want to do it at all but I pushed through and I'm glad I did. :happy:

robynrae_1

I am looking forward to getting DVD. After reading this post I ordered it, should come this week. I do p90x on the days I don't work. I don't seem to be able to commit myself to an hour long workout after having spent 10 hours at work. So I was looking for something short and intense.
Has anyone here tried the Jullian Michaels wii game?