starting the 30 day shred

QMHayden

Are you suppose to do the workout every day or every other day?

Jillian's recommendation (from the DVD) is to do the shred two days in a row, then do light cardio the next day, then have a rest day, then repeat. Personally, I have been doing it on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, then light cardio on Tuesday, Thursday, and taking the weekend as rest days. Some people have set up different schedules for a variety of reasons. My schedule is working for me, but others may need to set it up differently. But seriously, if you are not taking a day off at all, then you may as well just do a standard aerobics video because you are not fully benefiting from 30DS or increasing your strength if you are not letting your muscles recover in between workouts. It is during the rest/recovery time that your muscles heal and grow.

I did take today off. 3 days in a row and I needed the rest day. I will go walk at the gym today on lunch though.

Thanks for posting this... I didn't see this part on the DVD so next time I do the workout, I'll go through the menu and find her introduction and actually watch it. Thanks!
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The recommendation is different, just mentions it being a 20 minute workout n such. This is not on my DVD at all, I checked today. Some people did six on and one off, some did what she's saying and others went right thru it with little to no rest in between. I guess it just depends on the person and ur fitness level as well, some will c results regardless of how they complete the shred. The fact that we r doing this is the biggest win, regardless of how it gets done, listening to ur body is probably a good guide too.

BruhManFif

Restarting the 30DS tomorrow. I did it for about 5 days a few weeks ago but my muscles protested like crazy. I've found my body responds much better with some rest days thrown into the mix (progress with inches AND pounds lost). Oh, and extra stretching! The video stretches weren't enough for me (hence the muslce protests).

No one says it has to be 30 days in a row, right? I don't even think Jillian recommends that, but to each their own. Whatever works for you, do it.

ami525

Hi guys
day 8 of the shred, it is actually going great, still though a push up defeats me.But it seems to not be as bad as the first few days. and i have lost some weight bonus!!!!!!!!

How r u guys getting along, I definitely add more stretches and rest day after three days and do some walking.
gud luck all and keep it up

diadojikohei

Day 2 level one! Got up at 6 am to do this before sorting out the children, I know Ill be too tired tonight after work.

Still can't manage push ups, I'm doing dips to keep up the gals! Legs and abs not too bad but my arms ache even though I do extra stretching out, They felt so weak! The funny thing was i had the tv really quiet so I didn't wake the rest on the family!

gjulie

Hi I have just after much procrastination start this program.
If u want to join and start , lets motivate each other.

Day 1, I am soooo unfit. I found it really hard.
But waded thru it. I am looking forward to the day it gets easier.
will update day 2

Hi Im on day 4 and getting into it now I thought I was fit but OMG I could hardly walk after day one,best of luck keep posting how it goes,there is a JM support group just started!

gjulie

Day 3 for me! I love it....except for jump rope. I hate jump rope....

I hate jumping jacks the exercise is fine thats not the problem but my bladder is weak Uuuuugh!:laugh:

Haley_Adele

Hi all just started the 30day shred today.. How do you add it to MFP so I can see what I burned,

IntoTheSky

level 1 day 2 for a second run through for me. I did it about a year ago and it kicked my butt into gear.

LKG31

Last night I completed day 5, level 1. I woke up this morning not really sore at all so that's a bonus!! It definitely has gotten easier since day 1. I am not weighing myself or measuring myself until the end of each level so not sure about any losses but I feel great! I am taking Sundays off and doing the shred Monday-Saturday. My body needs a rest day no matter what!

wizbeth1218

L1/D9 today. I can't believe I am about to put this in writing, but... I love this damn work-out.

I am now getting through both sets of push-ups (it ain't pretty, and it's still modified - not on my knees but with hands on the coffee table) and all of the crunches (again, my bicycle crunches are pretty dang sorry-looking, but I am not taking a break any more).

I still do a modified version of all the jumpy moves, mostly due to the fact that I haven't found a good supportive sports bra solution and I am afraid of getting 2 black eyes. I still feel like I am getting a great workout.

I even realized today that I need to move up to 5# hand weights. :noway: Who am I and what has happened to FatGirl??

Hard to believe tomorrow will be day 10 and I could conceivably move on to day 2. I'm kinda leery of that.

As far as progress goes... (get ready for this)
I am down 2.5" in my bust
2" in my waist
3" in my hips

I'm also down 18 pounds, but the start weight is significantly prior to starting the Shred. I only weigh once a month.

Please please please keep shredding and posting! You guys are keeping me motivated!

charmarbobar

Can I join you ladies?

I did Day 2 of Level 1 last night and my arms are dying!! The push-ups really do get me and I can't lift my 5lb weights on the side lunges, so I do those mostly weight free, but I try first with the weight!

I agree about the stretching...I did more after day 2 and feel better today!!

I think tonight I will break from 30DS and go for a jog, then rest...and back to day 3....how's that sound?

sarahbrown1015

There's a new 30-day shred group formed just yesterday. Want to join us?

I'm on day 2, level I. Time to get off my big fat behind and do it.
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I do!!!! How do I find it? Yesterday was day 1 for me!!!!

PinkHurricane88

I'm definitely going to start the 30 Day Shred soon, I'm hoping it will provide me with breaking through this stagnant phase I have been in and help jumpstart my weight loss again.

diadojikohei

There's a new 30-day shred group formed just yesterday. Want to join us?

I'm on day 2, level I. Time to get off my big fat behind and do it.
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I do!!!! How do I find it? Yesterday was day 1 for me!!!!

Me too! How do I find it?

mtnstar

I hope I can join your group! I just started the shred yesterday and it actually felt so good I did level 1 twice. Really really want to jump start my fitness. My quads are feeling it today, but I am ready to go again!

I am 6 weeks postpartum and would like to lose about 20 lbs (10 lbs above my pre-preg weight, but was about 10 lbs over my favorite weight due to a vacation in Colombia where we gorged on the amazing bread they have down there).

I don't have the dumbells yet, so I just grabbed household stuff that was around 2 lbs and used it instead LOL. I am going to get the weights today because my arms are downright floppy! Also planning on doing some hiking and a bellydancing workout video too.

This thread is very motivating!

gillsta_21

Did Day 1 Level 1 this morning! It burned so bad but I'm strangely looking forward to tomorrow morning!!!!

prettyeyez55

I have been wanting to do the 30 day shred but worried i am so out of shape i wont be able to do it.. Where did you get the 30 day shred. sadly my husband lost his job and my house just got robbed so funds are kind of strapped but they stole my workout dvds so i need a new one and i think this may be it!!! please PM me with where to get the program for cheap.. or should i just get the entire program from JM website? Thank you SO much!! need to lose 70 pounds still !!

toya316

I'm new to working out first thing first. What's the 30 day shred? Where can I find it? And is it good for beginners?

:huh: .... DO TELL.... I am on day 2 OF THE XMAS CHALLANGE to shed 30 before XMAS.. So what's this I am hearing and they have a DVD?? :indifferent:

charmarbobar

I have been wanting to do the 30 day shred but worried i am so out of shape i wont be able to do it.. Where did you get the 30 day shred. sadly my husband lost his job and my house just got robbed so funds are kind of strapped but they stole my workout dvds so i need a new one and i think this may be it!!! please PM me with where to get the program for cheap.. or should i just get the entire program from JM website? Thank you SO much!! need to lose 70 pounds still !!

You can watch the full thing for free on youtube!

lilysmama08

Hey y'all! I'd love to join this thread! I'm new to the forums but not with Mfp. I'm on D3 L1 with the 30 day shred. Can't wait to get to day ten so I can see if my measurements have changed!

MrsMrtz

I just want to post "I LOVE JILLIAN!!"

lilysmama08

Just finished L1 D4! (typo on last post, today is d4 not 3. Guess I didn't think about it cause I hadn't done it yet.) So glad I got today's out of the way so I don't have to wait for my boyfriend to get home and dinner to be cooked first!

FaithInAes

Today was day 9 of level 2 for me. I looove level 2!! It is more challenging but it goes by so much more quickly. I'm excited to see what is in store for me in level 3!

lilysmama08

Today was day 9 of level 2 for me. I looove level 2!! It is more challenging but it goes by so much more quickly. I'm excited to see what is in store for me in level 3!

that's awesome! I've started (and quit) the shred about 3 or 4 times and have never gotten passed 17 days! I've never even seen level 3 lol. I'm sticking with it this time!!

vjohn04

I despise the jump rope part.... UGH!

bleigha

i had started about 3 weeks ago and got to level 1 day 6 but then life got busy with kids and fair animals. im putting my foot down and gonna start again on mon. i have a feeling its gonna be rough starting again

purpleree6

I've just done day 5 of level one. It is getting easier, I can even do the girly push ups without stopping now. I still struggle with the weights when doing the side lunges but getting better.

diadojikohei

I despise the jump rope part.... UGH!

I like that bit! I just wish I had room indoors to use a proper rope with it! If you try jump rope outside using a skipping rope and doing double feet jumps you'll find it easier on the dvd!

If I can do it anyone can!

krissycupicake

Hi ladies, hoping I can join you here
I actually started 30DS two days ago, and I couldn't even finish it, I was dying Getting out of bed yesterday morning was the real challenge as I was painfully reminded that I do have calf muscles ahaha. Went to the gym yesterday and stretched out those muscles and did some serious walking on the treadmill instead So later on this morning will be day 2 for me! Hearing that it gets easier around day 4 or 5, so I'm looking forward to it Of course, easier isn't going to mean a walk in the park w Jillian! But hey, pain is weakness leaving the body! We can do it
Also, cannot stand jump rope either

lilysmama08

It's only 7:30am here and I've already gotten L1D5 out of the way! We have a busy day today so I can knew I better get it out of the way!