30 Day Shred

rainghirl

Finished day 1 yesterday & about to do day 2 later today. My butt is definitely feeling those lunges & squats today...Overall its not too bad though since I did about a month of Insanity over the summer so 30DS isn't as intense, but definitely gives me a good burn as well.

Is anyone else incorporating extra workouts with this? I've been power-walking around 2-3 miles in addition to this. I have some of her other workout DVDs too & was thinking about adding those in. Also, have you guys checked out The Ultimate 30DS post? The results from there are amazing!

I run, so I'll be running as well as doing the 30DS which I started yesterday. It's great for me because I travel a lot for work, so I can just put the DVD in my laptop in my hotel room and annoy the hell out of the person downstairs really handy if I'm at a hotel without a gym.

I wasn't sure if I should do 30DS on the same day as a run, but I think I'll try doing it when I get back from the run as an extra bit of a workout and only do a 3 mile run beforehand. Running has really helped with my weightloss and I don't want to give it up even though I'm onto maintenance now, though I've had a bit of a break as I had flu over Christmas.

Is anyone else doing a day's break during the week?

Doberdawn

What equipment or accessories will I need if I decide to try this?

rainghirl

You need some hand weights, about 2lbs, and possibly a mat if you're doing it on a hard surface. Then again, I used 2 tins of beans last night as my hand weight are 3 kilos which is a bit too heavy, and that seemed to work okay for me! Maybe a bit too light though.

Emma_A

You can buy it on amazon for £5 or like others have said on YouTube, I've been doing it on and off for a few months but back on it seriously now. I really struggle with pushups, does anyone else? It's agony! I'm sticking to Level 1 until I feel it's becoming a bit easier... it's a great workout. Also ordered some handweights off amazon as I didn't have any (was using ankle weights!).

ChrissieP80

I am doing this and just started Level 2 which is OMG...so much harder than level 1. But then I remember thinking 'OMG' at the beginning of Level 1 too.

I have before and after pics in my profile. I am doing 30DS most days but I usually do 1 x pure cardio session a week and 1 x pilates (and no 30DS on those days). And I generally have 1 x rest day a week. And I probably did Level 1 for 3 weeks (15 times) before I was ready to move to Level 2.

For those moving up a level - don't make my mistake and think that you can follow Natalie from the get go (in Lvl 1 I followed Anita the beginner and then gradually started following Natalie, then when I got to Lvl 2 I nearly collapsed, LOL)

Peaches516

I just finished Day 1! I did 30DS over the summer with great results. Also did her Ripped in 30 with decent results. I was in the middle of 6 Week 6 Pack, but I wasn't crazy about it, probably because there aren't as many posts about it to keep me motivated. I decided to do 30 Day Shred again with 3 pound weights this time (used a couple of cans last time!). Worked up a sweat this morning! I feel great!

Reeny1_8

At the risk of sounding oblivious, what is the 30 day shred?

A really good workout DVD by Jillian Michaels. It has you moving constantly! It will make you sweat and it will make you sore! Love it!

suzu_2

Did this back in October and it really boosted my weight loss and tone. About to start again...Yikes!

retta717

Well I missed D3L1 yesterday, but got it under my belt this morning. Every workout seems to get a little bit better - can go longer, do more reps, etc. That is enough to give me some encouragement to keep moving forward.

brittaney0625

Bummed that I gained 1lb. I know its prob muscle or just fluctuation but it totally blows.

Day 4 is today for me

evileen99

I have a BodyMedia Fit, and it showed that I burned about 175 calories doing the Shred.

Ickle_Pickle

I did the shred in November a a post baby workout along with weight watchers

I only managed 14 days within the 30 and still had massive success.

Inch loss

Start
Arms - 11.5
Hips - 41
Waist- 40.5
Thighs - 21

End

Arms -10.5 (1 inch loss)
Hips - 38.5 (2.5 inch loss)
Waist - 35.5 ( 6 inch loss)
Thighs - 19 (2 inch loss)

Overall 11 inches off my whole body.

I lost about 4lbs on the scales.



I've just started it again and going to try and do the full 30 days and see what difference it makes.

brittaney0625

I did the shred in November a a post baby workout along with weight watchers

I only managed 14 days within the 30 and still had massive success.

Inch loss

Start
Arms - 11.5
Hips - 41
Waist- 40.5
Thighs - 21

End

Arms -10.5 (1 inch loss)
Hips - 38.5 (2.5 inch loss)
Waist - 35.5 ( 6 inch loss)
Thighs - 19 (2 inch loss)

Overall 11 inches off my whole body.

I lost about 4lbs on the scales.



I've just started it again and going to try and do the full 30 days and see what difference it makes.

That is fantastic!

shannonS108

I just did level one for the first time today. Boy did I work up a sweat. I couldn't do the same number of squats, lunges, or push ups as Jillian, but I came close.

Ickle_Pickle

I'm trying to resize my pics so I can put them on but it's not happening.

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RobynC79

I'm on day 3 level 1 - my calves and abs are sore!

The results thread posted above is great motivation!

Ickle_Pickle

Hope this should work now.

This is after doing 14 days out of the 30. 10 at level one and 4 at level 2.

brittaney0625

Hope this should work now.

This is after doing 14 days out of the 30. 10 at level one and 4 at level 2.

That is awesome!!

contraryquite

Hope this should work now.

This is after doing 14 days out of the 30. 10 at level one and 4 at level 2.

That is awesome!!

Agreed! I really want to give this a go, I think it would have useful transfer for my gym workouts too. I need to get some weights for home and I'm good to go.

LMadams8519

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