starting the 30 day shred

rieann84

my knee hurts i ignored it though my last day of level 1 today, but i'm worried for level 2 tomorrow. i would hate to do damage, but i don't want to stop either. only 32 days til my vacation, ugh.

alaskagirl5

Finished day 8 of Level one today and I'm noticing some abs peeking through my stomach!! :happy: Hello again old friends! So excited to finish and see my results

lauriem1966

After 10 days of level 1 here are my results:

Body Part: Day 1
Weight: 190.0 lbs
Right Upper Arm: 14.50 in
Left Upper Arm: 14.00 in
Boobs (across biggest part): 44.00 in
Boobs (under boobs): 36.25 in
Waist: 35.25 in
Belly Button: 40.25 in
Muffin Top: 43.50 in
Hips: 46.00 in
Right Thigh: 27.25 in
Left Thigh: 27.5 in

Body Part: Day 10 (pre-day 11 workout)
Weight: 191.2 lbs
Right Upper Arm: 13.50 in
Left Upper Arm: 13.00 in
Boobs (across biggest part): 43.00 in
Boobs (under boobs): 35.00 in
Waist: 33.00 in
Belly Button: 38.00 in
Muffin Top: 41.25 in
Hips: 44.00 in
Right Thigh: 26.75 in
Left Thigh: 26.50 in

Body Part: Change
Weight: + 1.2 lbs
Right Upper Arm: -1 in
Left Upper Arm: -1 in
Boobs (across biggest part): -1 in
Boobs (under boobs): -1.25 in
Waist: -2.25 in
Belly Button: -2.25 in
Muffin Top: -2.25 in
Hips: -2 in
Right Thigh: -0.5 in
Left Thigh: -1 in

Total Inches Lost Thus Far: 14.5 inches!

Day 10 Progress Pics







So excited to get to day 20 and day 30!

In just 10 days, you look so good!

I agree! 10 days later and such a difference!

violet976

@ Wizbeth: Thanks for the kind words. The photos definitely are deceptive as there is still a lot of fat/loose skin there, but I'm certainly committed to working to fix that. I do think I see a bit of what you mean though, and I'm really glad I took photos so when/if those changes kick in, I'll be able to see the difference for myself.

Today, though, I stuffed my face royally & my stomach certainly shows it.


@ Rachiegrl: Oh wow, those are amazing 10 day results, & I can certainly see a difference!

violet976

my knee hurts i ignored it though my last day of level 1 today, but i'm worried for level 2 tomorrow. i would hate to do damage, but i don't want to stop either. only 32 days til my vacation, ugh.

I had the same trouble as you with my knees. I ended up getting some vegan supplements, and was careful to listen to my body with each exercise. I limited the jump squats & rockstar jumps in level three (sometimes just did squats in place of them), and for the jumping lunges I just did regular lunges. I also noticed by the end of level 3 that one elbow has a bit of pain, so now I try to do them each time but I will stop if I think I might be injuring something. I figure if I end up really doing damage, it will cost me the full workout routines while I recover, rather than simply listening to your body & improvising where needed.

lulaloops

@valalltogether & @violet976
I also had trouble with my knee at the end of week 1, level 1, Saturday morning I woke up and it was achey and sore...luckily those were my rest days so dosed up on ibuprofen & by Monday was much better, obviously eased myself in but seemed much better. Just don't go to mad and gently ease yourself back into it - just your body learning to cope with muscles finally being used!!

SO, I did level 3 this morning!! it is much harder, and there were a few things I had to stop half way, merely because I had to watch them do it so I could get my head around it, but boy is it so much better than level 2.... I knew all of you said it, but seriously!!!

I can see it being definitely hard work but so worth it afterwards and like @Wizbeth said and many others certain things will be modified to personal suitability and what not but you will feel better for doing it after whereas with level 2 I just wanted it over and hated the thought of doing it ever again!

SleeplessinBerlin

day 9, level 3! almost done!!

wizbeth1218

Level 3, Day 4 today.

I still like it. That's a good thing.

I did Day 3 on Sunday and felt something POP! in my shoulder during the traveling push-ups. I spent the rest of Sunday with a pretty uncomfortable shoulder. I rested it yesterday, and stuck with plain old regular push-ups today. I get so fired up doing the Shred that I forget I'm still more than 100 pounds overweight.

Just kidding... I think I just wasn't paying attention to my form.

Keep shredding!

rieann84

I took 3 days off for my knee and picked back up with level 2 today. I was worried that I un-did all my hard work by taking 3 days off in a row, but I was able to maintain. Probably because I opted for mostly beginner moves this time around. Sucks for me, because I get competitive.

Word of advice for those in small spaces like me -- Level 2 has you moving around a whole lot more (the plank positions, skaters, etc) I find myself kicking around my mat to make space and struggling to get into position when they start.

So anyway..i'll stick with beginner moves and if my knee feels up to it, i'll advance. I HOPE I see results..because so far, nothing.

SleeplessinBerlin

Day 30 of 30! Done!!

I'll keep on doing the Shred until my vacation starts (on saturday). I'll take the after photos on that day as well. As for measurements, I'm not sure what to do. I think the dog of my family played with my measuring tape and left it somewhere because I cannot find it anywhere. And I need this precise tape because I haven't been measuring from 0 to whatever but from the end of the tape to whatever. *shakes head*.

wizbeth1218

Level 3, Day 5!

I know this isn't the goal of the Shred, but I have noticed that my flexibility has improved greatly. Tonight during my cool down/stretching I nearly had my nose on the floor. And that's no small feat for a big girl like me. :laugh:

mary659497

I am on day 2 level 1. I am sore, but manageable. I have lots to lose - 40 pounds. Hoping this will help lose inches.

SopranogirlCa

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rieann84

i'm just going to have to trust this program and ignore the scale a while. i've gone up about 3-4 lbs in weight so far..

day 3 level 2 starting soon..

wizbeth1218

Level 3, Day 6

I am trying to do fewer modifications each time. For some of the moves I modify the modified version, and I am trying to get rid of those. I'm thinking that I will keep doing the Shred until I can do Level 1 and 3 all the way through without any double-modifications.

I will not ever, ever do Level 2 again. Not voluntarily, anyway. Ugh.

I think the sumo squats in Level 3 are my favorite. I love how I feel it in my inner thighs and butt. And I'd really love to make some great progress on my inner thighs and butt! :laugh:

Which moves are your favorite??

lulaloops

Level 3 Day 5, 25 days into my 30DS!! amazing...cannot believe I have managed it for 5 weeks so far... don't know where it's gone.

Level 3 is so much better, but like @Wizbeth218 I am modifying some of the modified versions but at same time other moves I'm doing expert version... so it balances out, but I would like to complete my final 5 days without having to double modify, and to be perfectly honest hopefully I'll be doing the full on expert for them all by next Friday! But we shall see!!

Definitely will be going back to Level 1 and 3 in due course, when I have finished that is!!

Like @wizbeth218 I will not ever, ever, ever do Level 2 again!!! Not voluntarily, not involuntarily, not even if you offered me £100,000...well maybe if that much was up for stakes I would possibly consider it!!!

2 days off and then my final FIVE days... cannot believe it!! To be honest, I can't physically see much difference, mainly because I've been messing up on the eating side of things but after my WW weigh in on Wednesday night, somethings clicked in me and I am more determined now to lose the final 8.5lb I have before reaching my Goal. . . and ideally want to lose 1.5lb by next Weds as will mean I have hit my 5 stone (70lb) loss! Finally, but we shall see!!

Sumo Squats make me laugh to be honest, my cat's give me the funniest looks when I'm doing them... I love being Superman too! Oh and what really cracked me up was when JM explained to us how to do one of the warm ups in Level 2 that we also do in Level 3... as a greaser combing your hair then flipping your back to pat your butt...

wizbeth1218

Ugh! I bailed on working out this morning. And that means I will have to do it when I get home from work. :ohwell: I'm disappointed in myself for not getting up early and DOING it, even though I know how much I prefer to work out first thing.

Ah well. The day is still young and I still have lots more chances to work out today. But if I don't post around 6pm central time that I did my Level 3 today, then you ALL have permission to come to my house and kick the crap outta my lazy self!

Lulaloops! You are SOOOO close to your goal! And what a great goal that is! 70 pounds, wow!! Congrats!

lulaloops

Lulaloops! You are SOOOO close to your goal! And what a great goal that is! 70 pounds, wow!! Congrats!

Thanks hun, taken a loooonggg time especially this year! haha not quite goal though, got another 7lb at least after that to go!! currently 8.5lb to go! just want to lose 1.5lb before xmas!

I have had such a good week so far food wise - cuz my WW meeting is on a Weds night my food week starts Thurs.... no treats, no picking, no rubbish! cheeky weigh in this morning and no change. . . . i give up!! Im good i fail, Im bad I fail!

Off to do my last Monday level 3 workout . . . feeling de motivated again now but got to do it . . .

Day 25 here we come :S

Enthusiasm has left the building! Gutted to say the least!

lulaloops

so today's work out. . . by far did not give that my all!! think i broke down in tears half way through the first circuit - not because of the actual exercises...just in general....just feel like im going around in circles and not getting anywhere!
Tried pep talking myself into doing it but genuinely think i gave what 65/70% max today!!

Oh well...!

collingmommy

Can I get in on this? Thanks.

Questions: I know most people say, "Just do what works for you,".. but I must know how you folks that do it every day power through the muscle soreness. I started this program briefly about 3 years ago and distinctly remember being too sore to workout for 2-3 days afterwards.

Did you space out the days at first and then gradually work your way up to every day? Or are you all in relatively decent shape already?

Starting tomorrow and genuinely terrified based on previous experience.

I have 7 workouts left on the 30ds, I started Oct. 1. I was not in shape at all when I stared this workout and I felt it when I woke up the next morning after my first work out. I powered through day 2 and then took a rest day. I remember being very thankful I took that rest day because it made a huge difference! Since then I haven't found myself so sore I can't do any more. I do take rest days for a couple reasons; 1) for the obvious reason, to let my body rest and 2) because life happens and there are days I just can't get that work out in.

I started 30ds in oct , did 29 days and missed one day of level 2 .. Lol .. I hated that damn level! Ugghhhh... Ant way, i lost no weight, but ii lost 26 inches over all! I couldn't believe it, then i thought, "I'll do the ripped in 30, it is more weights, so more toning" lol Right. I did it all the way up to level 3 and no results! ! So i started the shred again last night, I'm hopping to see some results by next Wednesday, as its my sons first birthday!!

hollyelise68

I am new here and just completed L1D1. I had to modify it. I was only able to do 20 of each of the sets of jumping jacks. And had to modify the bicycles where I just kept my legs at 90 degrees and did my upper body. So, that is two of my personal goals.... to add atleast one jumping jack each set that I workout until I can do them all and work on those bicycles. I am going from a sedentary life and am about 70 lbs overweight. Can't wait to see myself improve and what I can do

hollyelise68

After 10 days of level 1 here are my results:

Body Part: Day 1
Weight: 190.0 lbs
Right Upper Arm: 14.50 in
Left Upper Arm: 14.00 in
Boobs (across biggest part): 44.00 in
Boobs (under boobs): 36.25 in
Waist: 35.25 in
Belly Button: 40.25 in
Muffin Top: 43.50 in
Hips: 46.00 in
Right Thigh: 27.25 in
Left Thigh: 27.5 in

Body Part: Day 10 (pre-day 11 workout)
Weight: 191.2 lbs
Right Upper Arm: 13.50 in
Left Upper Arm: 13.00 in
Boobs (across biggest part): 43.00 in
Boobs (under boobs): 35.00 in
Waist: 33.00 in
Belly Button: 38.00 in
Muffin Top: 41.25 in
Hips: 44.00 in
Right Thigh: 26.75 in
Left Thigh: 26.50 in

Body Part: Change
Weight: + 1.2 lbs
Right Upper Arm: -1 in
Left Upper Arm: -1 in
Boobs (across biggest part): -1 in
Boobs (under boobs): -1.25 in
Waist: -2.25 in
Belly Button: -2.25 in
Muffin Top: -2.25 in
Hips: -2 in
Right Thigh: -0.5 in
Left Thigh: -1 in

Total Inches Lost Thus Far: 14.5 inches!

Day 10 Progress Pics







So excited to get to day 20 and day 30!

In just 10 days, you look so good!

You are a perfect example at what a liar the scale is!!! I see so much change in you in just 10 days, girl! You are killing it.

momshorses

Level 2, Day 2.
I had to be careful with my workout today. My back is causing me quite a bit of pain today so I could not move the way I should have for some of the exercises. (Damage to my back that I just have to live with. Some days are worse than others.) I was still sweating like crazy and I KNOW I worked out. I can't wait to see the results at the end of the month.

hollyelise68

double post sorry!

hollyelise68

Lulaloops: You're doing level 2... enough said. Seriously though, that level was hell. Pure hell day 1 through 10. Don't knock yourself short if it's still kicking your butt. I struggled through every ounce of that level, and I never, ever thought it got easier. (on the bright side, level 3 was tough but that one I felt got easier by the end).



Well, my 30 day mark was bittersweet. While I'm absolutely stoked that I pulled through, I have to admit that my before photos look practically identical to my after photos. I started this challenge tiny, so perhaps that is to be expected, but I was still a little bummed that I didn't see any more definition in my body in the photos. I can say, however, that my stomach really looks flatter to me in person, and my strength and endurance have improved greatly, so I'd be crazy to consider this a defeat by any means. I am, however, hesitant to bother posting my photos because they really, really look identical to my day 6 photos.


One thing I'm curious about (if anyone happens to know)... it was brought to my attention recently that perhaps I have the wrong goals set for myself. Someone mentioned to me that perhaps my butt & thighs are not fat, as I've been considering them, but instead just flabby muscle that needs to be toned, and that as such, I need to change my focus to more weight training to improve my target areas. If this might be true, how does one tell the difference between fat or flabby muscle? I have recently noticed that all the "fat" I can't stand on my butt is almost gone when I flex my butt muscles... does that mean that it's really flabby muscle I need to be working to fix instead of fat?

Have you looked at Jamie Eason's LiveFit? It really adds muscle tone if that is what you are looking for. I just looked at your photos on your blog and you are adorable either way, I am just going by what you have stated here. The LiveFit is on Bodybuilding.com and free to access the workouts.

lulaloops

Day 27... 3 days to go. thank god.

To be perfectly honest I'm really not seeing any difference with the workouts! I know I can do certain exercises better so strength has improved but no outer difference!
I've had a really hard time last 4 weeks with keeping up with my WW regime... but this past week I have given my absolute all with working out and with eating correctly and not eating treats/rubbish etc...
weighed myself this morning, its made no difference, im the same weight as last week and really deflated me.
The last 3 workouts I have not given my 100% because I am so fed up!

Oh well!

Keep up the hard work ladies
x

wizbeth1218

Planned rest day today so I slept in (ahhhh... that was lovely!) but I am thinking of doing Level 3 after work anyway.

Yesterday I did Level 3 in the morning - have I mentioned that I love that level?? - and then did Biggest Loser Cardio Max levels 1 and 2 in the evening. Apparently I took a hit of crack yesterday or something. I want to work out twice a day, but every time I think about working out twice a day there is a part of me that screams, "Why the heck do you want to do that?!"

Lulaloops, I'm sorry you're in a motivational slump. If you are eating well and exercising, then you ARE changing your body. Just because the scale doesn't reflect it, doesn't mean you aren't doing the right things. I know that's really easy for someone else to say, but you ARE making progress! It's about changing your whole LIFE, not just about the number on the scale!

Keep shredding, friends!

mtnstar

I saw almost no difference after 30 days, so I kept going and decreased my eating a bit. I think it takes longer than 30 days. At 6 weeks I am 9 lbs down and 4 inchess off my waist. I am 3 months postpartum so maybe a special case? But what really seemed to kick it in for me was doing lots of extra stretching after the workout and a few yoga poses. Also not eating anything after 8 pm, which is really hard for me!I also started doing the "bad *kitten*" versions as much as possible. Don't give up!

lulaloops

I mistyped yesterday.... its actually day 29 today! last session tomorrow... and perfect timing as start a new job on Monday and once got used to it will see about fitting in 2-3 sessions of either level 1 or 3 during the week!
But so glad i've finally completed a fitness thing I wanted to do, i usually give up after like 2 weeks....

I didnt measure my self to begin with silly i know but i did after 15 days so will do it again tomorrow and see if much difference!

@wizbeth1218 i am eating well, i do WW as well and haven't been 100% good with it since starting 30DS but haven't been tooo bad. but last 2 weeks ive got back on WW like no tomorrow. You are right indeed, i know things are changing but for me at the moment I want to see the change on the scales as i am getting so close to my next goal plus my final one... hopefully lose 1lb next week, get to my 5stone mark then only got another 7 and will have lost 77lb in total.
I know inches matter too but still!! im one of those who needs to physically see it to believe it, and inch loss or mirrors dont do that for me... but hey ho!!

keep up the good work ladies, xxx

lulaloops

30 DS officially DONE!!!!!! exciting times.

Just re took my measurements, lost half inch on my arms, and an inch off my hips but everything else has stayed the same since day 15... but thats fine by me as technically now my bust / waist / hips are all perfect for my wedding dress.... so hopefully will stay that way or reduce more by March when it comes back in to the shop for my fitting!!!

will get back and do the odd workout occasionally im sure but actually start a job on Monday so perfect time for completion!
Im still not overly impressed with the results, and know it was probably too good too be true to notice anything after 6 weeks (i did mon - fri for 6 wks rather than 30 day solid) but will repeat level 1 and 3 in time!