Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred--Beginners
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Hello everyone! I recently bought the infamous "30 Day Shred" but have yet to start it in fear that I wont be able to do it....I KNOW excuses, excuses right?!?! Anyway, I am going to start it this weekend and I was wondering if I need anything extra...like a workout mat, ball, weights (which i have)????? I am really nervous about doing this, but I am sure it will be worth it once I start!!!
Hahaha, I was and still am scared of Jillian Michaels. The girl kicks butt, but she totally delivers.
I just finished Level 2 Day 2. Believe me, I was terrified to start Level 2.
All you need is a set of hand weights (I recommend you start small, maybe 3 lb weights then work up to 5 lb weights as you get stronger). Other than that you need either a soft, carpeted floor or a mat. Other than that just bring yourself.
Good luck, you're about to be SHREDDED!! LOL!
Debbie0 -
So I got my DVD yesterday in the mail!!!!! Got up extra early this am to start it....I can't get the DVD to switch from Recommendations to Workouts!!!! :mad:
Now will have to wait until hubby gets home to see whats up. Was so worked up I went and did 45 minutes on my Gazelle.
I had that problem when I used the dvd in the computer instead of a dvd player. Then I clicked on 'root menu' and got an option--'resume'. For some reason, that brought me to the workouts!
Try root or main menu. Hope you get it working!0 -
Had a question for you guys:happy:
Has anyone tried the Insanity dvd's? HOw does Jillian's workout compare?
I LOVE her dvd's by the way. I do all of hers in between my gym workouts. But my weight does not change...I know already it's my diet
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Hey Shredders!
I did Level 2 day 9 today - 19th day overall. Tomorrow is my last day on Level 2 and then I'm starting level 3. Not sure what that will bring - kind of tired of all the "plank" moves so hope she gives me a break from that for a bit! :ohwell:
So exciting to think I'm "almost there" in terms of 30 days. I know I can't "just stop" at day 30 and have everything be magically trimmed, "shredded" and all, but I will have accomplished a goal.
Now, I look forward to my (ahem) 5am (ahem) wake ups to do the work out. I love that the work out is over and done with before the day even begins.
So, things about Level 2 that I like/have come to enjoy....
I like the oblique twists - but the skaters really do have me "gargling my heart!"
The walking push ups are hard, but I like them because I can now finally do 2 or 3 "real" push ups and the walking up and down gives be a bit of a "break" in between them.
I like the oblique twists at the end (the last ab move).
And I like how it makes me sweat and raises my heart rate so much more than Level 1 -- and that I can get through with less breaks than I needed in Level 1!
I'm a still a bit disappointed that the scale is moving so slowly, but the inches are coming off, so I guess that counts more at this point. I have to keep reminding myself this is a life-style change and I'm in it for the long haul, not just to "lose weight" but to live a healthy life style and make healthy living a habit by making changes I can live with.0 -
Just finished Level 1, Day 2. I was able to push myself a bit harder than yesterday. So glad of my accomplishment.
Side note: Who would've thought I'd actually LOOK FORWARD to abs? Each time, I'm so thankful that cardio is over and that I get to lay down for a minute!
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GASP!! I just finished Level 2 Day 3, OMG!!
The hardest move for me would be the plank jumping jacks.
Jillian Michaels is relentless with all the plank moves!
I have to say though, if you want to get the most out of a 20 minutes workout, Jillian Michaels will definitely kick your butt and make you sweat.
Good luck to everyone who still has to do their "SHRED" workout.
Debbie0 -
I finished Level 2 today!!! :happy:
I've done 20 days now of the 30 day shred and tomorrow morning I start level 3. Nervous and hope there aren't so many plank moves!
Level 2 still kicks my butt, but I'm ready to move on. I hope I don't have to "go backwards"!0 -
L1D5 (2nd time) done. I am still getting a really good workout but it IS getting easier! I thought about going on to L2 next time but I start work Monday (very physical job) and don't want to be too sore to move so I'll stick with L1 for 5 more times and then move on to L2. 0
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L2D2 DONE! It feels good to be done for the day. This is my 12th day overall. If you've ever wanted to know what it feels like to be a Radio City Rocket, try Jillian's high kicks in level two. This level is certainly more challenging because of all of the upper body work and the fact that most of us are working parts of our body that we have never worked on before. After 10 days at this level I believe that my core will be stronger and I'll be leaner. I'm still greatful that I found this thread and look forward to finishing what I started.
Enjoy the rest of your week!
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Mimi ,
I'm so excited that you are on the last leg of this journey! You go girl!
Can't wait to hear what level 3 is like. I really don't want to watch the in advance video for fear that I'll chicken out. I'd prefer to just do it when I get to that time. But for know, hearing about it will be preparation enough for me. There is a great reward for faithfulness. We are all behind you 100%!
Melissa0 -
L1D5 (2nd time) done. I am still getting a really good workout but it IS getting easier! I thought about going on to L2 next time but I start work Monday (very physical job) and don't want to be too sore to move so I'll stick with L1 for 5 more times and then move on to L2.
Just wanted to wish you all the best as you start work on Monday. I'm sure that you'll be stronger than you've ever been! Congrats and thanks again for leading the way on this thread.
Melissa0 -
Mimi ,
I'm so excited that you are on the last leg of this journey! You go girl!
Can't wait to hear what level 3 is like. I really don't want to watch the in advance video for fear that I'll chicken out. I'd prefer to just do it when I get to that time. But for know, hearing about it will be preparation enough for me. There is a great reward for faithfulness. We are all behind you 100%!
Melissa
Thanks so much Melissa! I don't like "looking ahead" either for the same reason! Of course that means the entire first day is spent looking up and there is a bit of "watching" to make sure I'm doing it right, but still gives me a good work out!
I'll let you know how tomorrow goes!0 -
L1D5 (2nd time) done. I am still getting a really good workout but it IS getting easier! I thought about going on to L2 next time but I start work Monday (very physical job) and don't want to be too sore to move so I'll stick with L1 for 5 more times and then move on to L2.
Just wanted to wish you all the best as you start work on Monday. I'm sure that you'll be stronger than you've ever been! Congrats and thanks again for leading the way on this thread.
Melissa
Thanks, Melissa. It's really frustrating not knowing what my schedule will be! I like to plan things in advance.
It will be a bit easier to keep in touch as I've ordered a netbook and won't have to wait for a computer anymore!0 -
Level 2 Day 4 - DONE!
Today, on top of the brutal plank jumping jacks, I thought I was gonna die doing all those chair dip/v raises.
The good news is, yesterday I put on a pair of pants that I couldn't fit into for a number of months and they fit.
Not only did they fit, I felt great in them.
Jillian totally delivers!
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Level 3, day 1. Wow! She is not foolin' Great work out, but if you have knee issues, follow Anita!
I think it will take WAAAYYY more than 10 days to get me toward Natalie's level!
But I must say - I LOVE the cardio with weights!0 -
Mimi - Congratulations on surviving to tell the tale of Level 3, Day 1.
Personally, I'm terrified of doing that level. I've already decided that I'm going to stay with Level 2 for a couple of weeks to really build up my strength and stamina.
You'll have to give us some hints as to what to expect in the dreaded Level 3.
Debbie0 -
I can't ever imagine being at Natalie's level! Even at level 1! But I shouldn't think like that, right?
I did Level 1, Day 3 yesterday and it is getting a bit easier every day.
I must say, knowing I have to be accountable here really helps! Thank you all for your support. I love this site!0 -
Mimi - Congratulations on surviving to tell the tale of Level 3, Day 1.
Personally, I'm terrified of doing that level. I've already decided that I'm going to stay with Level 2 for a couple of weeks to really build up my strength and stamina.
You'll have to give us some hints as to what to expect in the dreaded Level 3.
Debbie
Don't be afraid! It's not that bad, really - there is a lot of jump training, but Anita has low impact versions of those. And she's combining some strength/weights in with cardio - but kicks while holding weights, punches with weights and even jumping jacks with weights - and to be honest - I HATE the jumping jacks, but found them easier with weights.
I have some 3lb and 5lb weights that I keep by me and use both depending on the move. For most, I try to use the 5lb, but there are some I need the 3lb... No shame, right?
One thing that really stoked me. She does "traveling push ups" - and in L1 I was struggling to do the push ups on my knees - well, for these, I'm still doing them on my knees but I can do them - all! I may have to try to do a "real" push up one day!
You will definitely see and feel the progress that you've made through the levels. And IMHO, Level 1, Day 2 was the hardest day to get through - sore and tired but just pushed through and here I am 3 weeks later!
So, you can do it! Don't be afraid, just give it a go!
Mimi
PS: I actually "like" L3, better than L2.0 -
Wow, Mimi, I think you are my new hero!
I was planning on doing L2D1 after 8 workouts at leverl 1 but that didn't happen.
I did a "twilight yoga" workout on Tuesday night because I didn't have time for a workout until 9 p.m.
Last night, I had to work out in my bedroom, which is way less roomy. I was afraid I'd need more room for L2 so I went ahead and did L1D9. Maybe I'll get a chance to do L2D1 today after work. Next to no sleep last night, so we'll see...0 -
Hi there,
Even tough I wasn't with this message board when it first started, I also got this video about two weeks ago. I have done it about four times and do other workout in between. I have been stuggling with my weight for quite a few years. My youngest is four, so that is how long I have been trying to get this Mummy Tummy off. My journey started at 149 lbs and I did go as low as 132.5 (for about an hour TEE HEE ) and now I am back at 142. So I got this video to get serious!!!!
I would love to join this thread too.0 -
Welcome aboard Periphria and all of the other newbies to this thread! I rushed home from work to get my work out in but after a few minutes of sitting on my comfortable sofa, I thought about skipping the shred today. Then I read this thread and knew what I had to do. L2D3 (13th day overall) is now complete! I can't say it enough, I am very thankful for this thread because on those days when I have a little bit of doubt I am reminded that there are a host of people doing exactly what I am doing (even if we are at different levels). I can't quit, it's just not in my nature. I did it and I know that you can too!
Thanks for giving me a glimpse at level 3 Mimi. I am confident that the best is yet to come!
Later!
Melissa0 -
Welcome aboard Periphria and all of the other newbies to this thread! I rushed home from work to get my work out in but after a few minutes of sitting on my comfortable sofa, I thought about skipping the shred today. Then I read this thread and knew what I had to do. L2D3 (13th day overall) is now complete! I can't say it enough, I am very thankful for this thread because on those days when I have a little bit of doubt I am reminded that there are a host of people doing exactly what I am doing (even if we are at different levels). I can't quit, it's just not in my nature. I did it and I know that you can too!
Thanks for giving me a glimpse at level 3 Mimi. I am confident that the best is yet to come!
Later!
Melissa
Melissa - you said it so well. I completely agree with you. It's when you read this thread and know that other people are pushing themselves through it and logging it that it inspires you to be accountable too.
This is the first time that I have ever realized that a huge part of being successful in getting healthy is to have a "buddy system" in place. Without this thread many of us would lose our enthusiasm and start to skip the workouts.
Thanks everyone for helping me to be more accountable.
Hope everyone keeps up the great work!
Debbie0 -
wow, lots of greats posts to this thread, awesome. I am on level 3, love the cardio shadow boxing and amazingly enough, I am starting to enjoy the plank stuff especially because in level 3 she has you go down to your elbows. The walking push ups are amazing, I remember in the beginning, it was hard to even do a regulary push up.
I am still pretty much at Anita's level, don't know that I will ever get to Natalie's level, my knees are not doing too well with all the jumping, I have had to improvise alot of the jumping moves but I love all the strength circuts and the ab circuts.
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This is the first time that I have ever realized that a huge part of being successful in getting healthy is to have a "buddy system" in place. Without this thread many of us would lose our enthusiasm and start to skip the workouts.
Ditto! It makes such a huge difference.
I just finished Level 1, Day 4. A little easier every day, and I'm able to push myself more each day. Can't believe one day can make such a difference! I feel so proud of myself. Good job, everyone else too, for your shredding accomplishments!0 -
I just started this and wow it kicked my butt!!! I'm sore!!! My husband said maybe I should use it every other day, but I'm really interested in seeing how it works if I use it every day!0
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I rented this video at netflix, and started 30 minutes ago. I hope I'm not sore tomorrow at work
But I'm also interested in the result like the rest of you guys. 0 -
i bought this last year and am trying it now for the first time i have only done level 1 and those 20 min are hard and u get sweaty.. but even as i lay in bed sleeping i can feel my thigh tingling.. i really like it and i still need to take breaks...
didn't do it over the weekend and noticed how harder it was.. it's worth doing every day..
i also step for 30 min while catching up on my tv shows... that seems easy enough but again i sweat and hope it's doing something!!! ughhh hate this weight.. but i am really determined this time0 -
:flowerforyou: Welcome to all our newcomers! Keep at it and you WILL see results!:flowerforyou:
:happy: Will be doing L1D6 (2nd time) in a few minutes but I had to get my new weight recorded:
I lost 3 pounds from last week so I'm averaging 1.5 pounds a week!:drinker: That plus the inches going down make me very happy!:happy:
I'm actually starting to look forward to moving on as I am seeing results and can feel how much stronger I'm getting!0 -
Ok,so I got up to day 5 (level1) and now I've been on hiatus for the last 2 days. And that's from everything--I have been eating like crap and not logging my calories or going to the gym OR doing the shred. Kinda feel like I suck at this point. So today I woke up to do the shred and spent 20 minutes with a lack of motivation because who really wants to die at 6:30 am?? So I decided to read everyone's posts for motivation. I am so proud of everyone on here and their progress--even the first timers who just got up the nerve to put the dvd in. LOL. So now I am definitely ready to do my shred--especially after reading all these posts about level 2 and 3, I might as well get my *kitten* up and finish level 1 over the next 5 days. The problem is that now my son is up and my daughter has to get ready for school, so I can't do it at the moment. However, at naptime today, it is on Jillian!! I'll post again after I get it done so you guys know I really did do it.
Oh yeah--did you ever get to level 2 Monda?? Hopefully those migraines eased up on you over the last few days, I haven't seen any recent activity on here though so...what"s up? Hope you're doing better than I've been and just been busy. 0 -
So now I am definitely ready to do my shred--especially after reading all these posts about level 2 and 3, I might as well get my *kitten* up and finish level 1 over the next 5 days. The problem is that now my son is up and my daughter has to get ready for school, so I can't do it at the moment. However, at naptime today, it is on Jillian!! I'll post again after I get it done so you guys know I really did do it.
That says it all right there. This thread is SUCH a motivation!
I did nothing last night, with that said... Every since I starting working out right after Christmas, I have insomnia! Wouldn't it make more sense to be sleeping BETTER now? I don't work out late in the evening so that isn't it. I don't go to bed hungry, either. I'm baffled. It is an almost every night thing. I took a sleeping pill last night so I'm well-rested for today.0
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