30 day shred

pilatemom

Have you guys tried it? Can you post your pictures and results? I just ordered the Jillian MIchael 30 day shred dvd and I am super excited and I just watched a bunch of people on Youtube and looked at pictures on google and there are some great results. Did you guys have good luck with it?

chinasaurus86

girl, i did it for 3 days. after the third day i was in so much physical pain i could barely move. going from sitting to standing was nearly impossible without having something to brace myself on. I know if i kept up with it, HOPEFULLY that would subside. it was the first workout routine i tried and it definitely wasn't for me for 'a first workout' routine. i'm going to lose a bunch of weight and when i get closer to my goal weight try again. i don't doubt that it works and if you stick with it you'll see results. it just wasn't for a newcomer to working out. i'll take my elliptical and treadmill any day lol.

gingerjen7

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/600913-the-ultimate-before-and-after-30-day-shred-thread?hl=ultimate+30+day+shred&page=12#posts-11328024

bsuzanne88

I don't have pictures but I can tell a difference in my tummy (I want that "pooch" gone!!). I am currently on day 5 of level 2! Yay me for keeping up with it. I normally do it Monday through Thursday and sometimes Friday. Starting off is always a little rough. When I finished my first level 2 workout I was worn out. But the next day and the next day after that wasn't so bad. I also have 6 week 6 pack which I will be starting once I get back from vacation in November. Good luck and Don't give up!

ThorneDust

I'm doing it! So far it seems to be working great! Although some others that were doing it with me stopped. I won't lie, it is hard. But in my experience if I keep pushing and keep at it, it gets a little easier each time. I'm not doing it every single day, I do take rest days but I can tell a difference between now and the first time I did it. I don't think I'm going to do the 30 day format, I'm just going to keep going until I can make it through without stopping for a few days then go ahead and move up to level 2.

Timby1

Yep, did it with some modifications. I did it M-F and I took several weeks for each level just so the next level wouldn't be aaassss difficult. Jillian has two girls with her, Anita and Natalie. Anita does the modified moves so stick with her if this is the first HIIT workout you've done (high impact interval training). She does a lot of jumping type moves and squats, so be ready for those. I loved the workout and look forward to doing it again as well as some of her other videos. I don't have pictures, but I lost more than two inches off my waist and hips. Go for it....you CAN do it. :bigsmile:

andeehrdz

I don't have pictures but I can tell a difference in my tummy (I want that "pooch" gone!!). I am currently on day 5 of level 2! Yay me for keeping up with it. I normally do it Monday through Thursday and sometimes Friday. Starting off is always a little rough. When I finished my first level 2 workout I was worn out. But the next day and the next day after that wasn't so bad. I also have 6 week 6 pack which I will be starting once I get back from vacation in November. Good luck and Don't give up!

Aw twinsies! Yeah, level 2 is killer for me. By the time we get to cheer-squats and V-raises, I'm pretty much cussing Jillian out....

You sweat like pig for 20 min, I've lost about 3 lbs since I started, haven't checked my measurements tho, but I hear thats where you see the big difference. I do feel stronger tho!

As someone who had the upper body strength of a newborn, I must say, I can see my endurance and strength has gone way up!

xo

Shelbert79

My pictures are on my profile. I loved it and am still doing it. I alternate between the shred, Ripped in 30 and Killer Buns and Thighs. Don't give up, I think it's worth it!

WendyTerry420

girl, i did it for 3 days. after the third day i was in so much physical pain i could barely move. going from sitting to standing was nearly impossible without having something to brace myself on. I know if i kept up with it, HOPEFULLY that would subside. it was the first workout routine i tried and it definitely wasn't for me for 'a first workout' routine. i'm going to lose a bunch of weight and when i get closer to my goal weight try again. i don't doubt that it works and if you stick with it you'll see results. it just wasn't for a newcomer to working out. i'll take my elliptical and treadmill any day lol.

It's not about you weight as much as it is about fitness. I found that the Couch to 5k program was excellent preparation for 30DS.

gingerjen7

I'm doing it! So far it seems to be working great! Although some others that were doing it with me stopped. I won't lie, it is hard. But in my experience if I keep pushing and keep at it, it gets a little easier each time. I'm not doing it every single day, I do take rest days but I can tell a difference between now and the first time I did it. I don't think I'm going to do the 30 day format, I'm just going to keep going until I can make it through without stopping for a few days then go ahead and move up to level 2.

You're not supposed to do it every single day anyway, so you are doing it right. My plan was to do Level 1 9/1 - 9/9, Level 2 9/10 - 9/19, and Level 3 9/20 through 9/30. I told myself that I had to get through the whole routine, every single rep, no breaks before I moved on to the next level, but I wasn't going to change the start date on any level, so I forced myself to get better and stronger. Because I had only 7 workouts in level 1, 8 in level 2, and 9 in level 3, the first week in October I did 3 days on level 1, 2 on level 2, and 1 on level 3 to get a total of 10 workouts at each level. I lost 5.4 lbs and 16".

WendyTerry420

I'm doing it! So far it seems to be working great! Although some others that were doing it with me stopped. I won't lie, it is hard. But in my experience if I keep pushing and keep at it, it gets a little easier each time. I'm not doing it every single day, I do take rest days but I can tell a difference between now and the first time I did it. I don't think I'm going to do the 30 day format, I'm just going to keep going until I can make it through without stopping for a few days then go ahead and move up to level 2.

This is what I am doing as well. I am doing 30DS on M/W/F with light cardio (mostly walking) on Tu/Th and resting on Sat/Sun. NROL4W suggests allowing 24 hours to allow the muscles to repair themselves. I am using 5 pound weights on the weight portions. The lighter weights didn't feel like a workout. I am going to see how I feel once I have done level one for a total of ten times. I am doing day 5 tonight. :bigsmile:

elevensgirl

I replied about this on another thread. I have read in several places that Jillian Michaels suggests you do it 2 days Shred, 1 day cardio, 2 days shred, 1 day cardio, 1 day rest. Repeat that until you are done. It will take you longer than 30 days to complete, but you will be giving your muscles more recovery time, and thus they'll be able to develop better.

I started on Monday and did day 4 today. I need to up the weights on some of the exercises, but overall it's an awesome workout.

nturner612

i am on day 5 (i skipped one day) and i like it.

lpatriquin

I'm doing it, started on Oct 1st and am on day 2, level 2. I hadn't really done any research on it before hand other than what I had read on here. I didn't realize you were supposed to take days off... I've been doing it religiously the past 12 days. I was really sore the first 3-4 days, and I still feel the "good soreness" that you feel when you know you've done something good for your body.
I actually like it... not while I am doing it, but I feel soooo much better mentally, and I feel my body changing. So far there's been no change on the scale which is very frustrating, I am being careful with my intake and tracking everything, so I have confidence that consistency will pay off. The thing that I like is that even though it's super intense, it's 20 mins, so I find that it's easier to fit in and I just keep thinking "I can do anything for 20 mins!"
So you're supposed to take days off? :huh: I could handle that!

fizzletto

I don't have pictures unfortunately, but I will tell you how many inches I lost!

Bicep: 0.5"
Bust: 1.5"
Under bust: 1"
Natural waist: 1.5"
Hips (upper): 1"
Hips (lower): 1"
Thighs: 1.5"

Weight lost: 5lbs

(I didn't lose any from my calves because I have naturally muscular calves with very little fat on them, so there wasn't anything to lose).

I really, really enjoyed the 30DS, so much so that I am actually doing it for a second time now. I am currently on Day 9 of Level 1 of my second time doing the shred!

I am going to hopefully get her other DVDs for Christmas! I can't wait!

Edit: You are NOT supposed to take days off, I don't know who told you that. You are supposed to do it every day for 30 days... hence the name. Level 1 for 10 days, level 2 for 10 days, level 3 for 10 days.

gingerjen7

Edit: You are NOT supposed to take days off, I don't know who told you that. You are supposed to do it every day for 30 days... hence the name. Level 1 for 10 days, level 2 for 10 days, level 3 for 10 days.

Jillian Michaels told me to take days off. It says so in the recommendations section of the DVD. She also posted it on her blog when someone asked her "Do I do 30 Day Shred for 30 days straight?" Her answer: NO.

fizzletto

Jillian Michaels told me to take days off. It says so in the recommendations section of the DVD. She also posted it on her blog when someone asked her "Do I do 30 Day Shred for 30 days straight?" Her answer: NO.

Can I see that?

fizzletto

Jillian Michaels told me to take days off. It says so in the recommendations section of the DVD. She also posted it on her blog when someone asked her "Do I do 30 Day Shred for 30 days straight?" Her answer: NO.

I just looked at the DVD recommendations, and it says to work out AT LEAST 6 days a week. it recommends doing it every day. And I can't find her blog post saying that anywhere online. I don't know where you got your false info from

kevin3344

It's an awesome program! 3 days into 30 Day Shred I ordered Ripped In 30...that's how much of a difference I felt!! To be honest you need to eat as clean as possible during this time to have the best results.

As far as days off, I completed 30 Day Shred in about 40 days (I was also training for a half-marathon) and Ripped In 30 in about 45 days. I usually run 2-3 days a week so I didn't do it every day. Still had great results!

Of course, the more often you do it the better results you'll have. Use the modifier if the moves are too hard

(1) last summer (2) results after 30 day shred (3) results after ripped in 30

kevin3344

girl, i did it for 3 days. after the third day i was in so much physical pain i could barely move. going from sitting to standing was nearly impossible without having something to brace myself on. I know if i kept up with it, HOPEFULLY that would subside. it was the first workout routine i tried and it definitely wasn't for me for 'a first workout' routine. i'm going to lose a bunch of weight and when i get closer to my goal weight try again. i don't doubt that it works and if you stick with it you'll see results. it just wasn't for a newcomer to working out. i'll take my elliptical and treadmill any day lol.

Just wanted mention this DVD is most certainly for newbies! She has an Expert and Beginner person with her in every video....of course, don't go so hard you quit the program! If you're in pain you probably did too much too soon. Yes, it's tough, but muscles not normally worked are going to hurt after any workout.

Colleen118

Currenlt on a chllenge group doing this. We started October 1st.

What I can tell you is:I have maintained my weight BUT I also just started my TOM after losing 4lbs the first week doing it (I'm on day 11) and I tend to gain an average of 5lbs during TOM.

Now, that being said, I had jsut gotten into my size 14 jeans again when we started the challenge. Every Friday we get to wear jeans and this morning when I put them on, I thought I'd grabbed a wrong pair... THEY ARE GETTING BAGGY!!!! They were snug but wearable two Friday's ago, today they fit perfect. Not tight in waist, loose in the legs, can bend and move without holding the breath.... Yeah, I say the program is good... if you stick with it

WendyTerry420

I don't have pictures unfortunately, but I will tell you how many inches I lost!

Bicep: 0.5"
Bust: 1.5"
Under bust: 1"
Natural waist: 1.5"
Hips (upper): 1"
Hips (lower): 1"
Thighs: 1.5"

Weight lost: 5lbs

(I didn't lose any from my calves because I have naturally muscular calves with very little fat on them, so there wasn't anything to lose).

I really, really enjoyed the 30DS, so much so that I am actually doing it for a second time now. I am currently on Day 9 of Level 1 of my second time doing the shred!

I am going to hopefully get her other DVDs for Christmas! I can't wait!

Edit: You are NOT supposed to take days off, I don't know who told you that. You are supposed to do it every day for 30 days... hence the name. Level 1 for 10 days, level 2 for 10 days, level 3 for 10 days.

Jillian Michaels said it herself. Not taking days off will actually decrease the amount of fat you will burn. You will burn more fat if you allow your muscles to grow during the course of the program. (hint: your body burns calories during the muscle repair process)

Google "muscle repair" and "overtraining"

skellyness

I'v been using it but going through the levels very slowly (20 days on each level instead of 10), I often do the first two levels one after the other. I do take the odd day off and haven't worked up the courage for level three since this is the first exercise dvd I'v ever done and I don't want to put myself off (baby steps!). However I'v had very good results! my physical fitness has increased by so much, I feel better and the calorie burn per level is approx 150 for level one and 180 for two. Obviously if you pushed yourself more I'm sure you could get even better results than this - so overall I definitely recommend it.

sandobr1

I read about it her the last few weeks, I had honestly never heard of Jillian Michael's until this board. Anyway many people had talked about this and I thought about giving it a try not much beyond thinking about doing it. One day while walking through target there was on the end I thought okay that's that workout program everybody's been talking about. I thought I will look at it if it's less than $10 I will buy it was $9.97 into the car it went. I think that was on a Thursday I came home and tried it Thursday and Friday. I couldn't get through it I had to take a lot of small of breaks the push-ups were hard for me and still are and the butt kick cardio exercise are still hard for me as we'll. I took the weekend off and started again this past Monday today I did day five I took the least amount of breaks this time through I can do the butt kicks a little better and I feel a little bit less jiggly. I still find level one very challenging I'm probably a good 5 to 8 times before being able to do it straight through with no breaks. I need to get 5 pound weights as the 2 pound weights I'm using don't seem to be enough I plan to do this level probably through October If you want to sneak peek I believe most of the work out is on YouTube I know level one for sure is on YouTube. I have not done any before pictures which I still need to do I have a long way to go so I keep thinking I'll I'll get to those pictures tomorrow. LOL.

fizzletto

Jillian Michaels said it herself. Not taking days off will actually decrease the amount of fat you will burn. You will burn more fat if you allow your muscles to grow during the course of the program. (hint: your body burns calories during the muscle repair process)

Google "muscle repair" and "overtraining"

You know it's funny, I keep hearing people saying that Jillian Michaels herself said to take days off of the 30 Day Shred but I've yet to see one single source.

Also thank you for your advice but I've already done this workout once without taking breaks and it seemed to work fine for me.

skellyness

Oh yeah, and when I started level one my muscles killed for the first like 3 days, then got better and after a week were completely better and have been ever since - even when I moved up a level. I guess it was the shock of it, I'v never done anything like it before.

WendyTerry420

Jillian Michaels said it herself. Not taking days off will actually decrease the amount of fat you will burn. You will burn more fat if you allow your muscles to grow during the course of the program. (hint: your body burns calories during the muscle repair process)

Google "muscle repair" and "overtraining"

You know it's funny, I keep hearing people saying that Jillian Michaels herself said to take days off of the 30 Day Shred but I've yet to see one single source.

Also thank you for your advice but I've already done this workout once without taking breaks and it seemed to work fine for me.

I think it's funny that people jump into exercise programs without understanding how they will effect their bodies.

It is also interesting that some people have lost 16 inches on this program and took rest days. Others have lost just an inch or two by not taking them and trying to get others to put themselves at risk of injury that could set their fitness goals back for several weeks.

kachochan

I'm doing it this month. Currently on my third week.
And I'm in love with this program.
It IS working.

When I'm bored, I do Body Revolution or 6 Weeks 6 Pack.

It's a lot of fun and it does improve your strength and endurance.

Let's do it!

WendyTerry420

You know it's funny, I keep hearing people saying that Jillian Michaels herself said to take days off of the 30 Day Shred but I've yet to see one single source.

Oh, and here's your source. I'm not sure why I bothered to spend the 5 or 10 minutes it took since you do not care to look it up yourself, but here you go.

http://www.jillianmichaels.com/fitness-and-diet-tips/overtraining

From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Pace Yourself
Believe it or not, your muscles do not get stronger during your workout; it's after the workout that they grow and develop. Intense strength training places huge demands on your muscles. To adapt to those demands, your muscles need adequate recovery time to rebuild and get stronger. As important as it is to stay the course and not get lazy, it's just as important to know when to cut yourself a break so you don't burn out, and your body has a chance to process all of the work you're doing.

Do not train a muscle group more than twice a week, and make sure it rests between training sessions. I want you to have at least two days in between training the same muscle groups. When you work a muscle, the muscle fibers tear. Given the proper rest and discovery, your muscle fibers will repair themselves and grow leaner and stronger. But if you train the muscle too soon and impede its recovery, you can damage the muscle and break it down.

Additionally, you should never exercise intensely for more than two hours at a time. When you hear some buff celebrity talking about how he trained six hours straight a day to get ready for his latest action movie, he's talking a load of embellished bull that makes the ordinary person feel totally inferior. We have lives, we can't possibly do that! However, spending that much time working out is not only impossible, it would be counterproductive, as it would throw the body into a state of overtraining and make it more prone to metabolize its own lean muscle tissue for energy.