30 Day Shred, extra cardio?

annafive

Hi, all, I'm 47 and need to lose about 12 pounds. As you know, around this age it's extra hard to lose that weight! I am half way through 30 day shred, and I do feel a difference (and see a difference), although I have not lost weight, which is a bummer. Has anybody done the 30 day shred with another dvd that was solely cardio? I just purchased Breathless Body by Amy Dixon... has anybody had success with that video? It's pretty rigorous! Would love to hear your comments!

prettymorbidity

i think you just answered your own question! if you see a difference and feel a difference, thats a good thing. i wouldn't worry about 12 lbs. the important thing is that you are turning 12 lbs of fat into 12 lbs of muscle. you will look 12 lbs lighter i just got the video and gonna start today. stick throught the last half.....and maybe go to another lever up if its too easy or boring for you. great job though!

kdkyzer

Hi...I'm 53 and I finished day 7 of level 1 this morning. I've been a runner for many years, so I always hop on the treadmill for a run for 30 minutes, then I start the Shred DVD. I like doing the extra cardio each day. Even though I'm only on day 7, I am seeing results even though I gained 3 pounds the first week. I'll get back on the scale on Friday.

jezzi16

I usually did an extra 30 minutes on the eliptical - I didn't lose barely anything until the last circuit then about 10 pounds came off.

annafive

thanks! I also feel an energy boost, so I am thankful for that alone (although I crash at the end of the day). Lately I have been suffering from that peri-menopausal thing, extra bloating and sluggish. This is definitely helping with that. I also have been cutting out gluten, wheat and watching what I eat. Muscle instead of fat is always a good thing!

hp5400

Hi Annafive. I am also halfway through the 30 day shred, just started mfp this month, and am of a similar age. I also have not lost weight- in fact I gained back the 2 I lost before starting 30ds! seriously bummed about that, but I am determined to finish out the month.
I have gained some stamina and strength, and possibly lost some inches (hard to tell with my sloppy measuring) due to 30ds. I am going to add some time on the elliptical back in and maybe walk more- and see if that number on the scale moves at all in the next 2 weeks! Good luck to you!

Jday71

I am startng day 3 of level 3. I do extra cardio on at least 4 of the days as I go to my regular spin classes, zumba , and eliptical machine. I have lost inches and a couple of pounds. Keep at it.

annafive

Hi, hp5400, maybe we can compare notes as we go along? Don't despair about the 2 pounds, just think how good this is for your heart! I think in two days I will start the HIIT (High Intensity Training) with that Breathless Body DVD. I know that I have to work a little harder at fitness, due to my age and hormonal stuff. Sigh.

annafive

that's great, Jday!

heathersmilez

I used 30DS in the past when I was absolutely jammed for time and it was better to do something for 30 min than nothing. It only burns about 140 cals for me so since your deficit is not as high as you'd like it to be, actual lbs don't fly off like tonnes of cardio but you will strengthen hence why you'll notice more of a change in inches than lbs.

georgesweeten

When i did 30DS i incorporated it with running every other day, i found it helped a lot. be careful not to overdo it though

yummymummy65

Hi, all, I'm 47 and need to lose about 12 pounds. As you know, around this age it's extra hard to lose that weight! I am half way through 30 day shred, and I do feel a difference (and see a difference), although I have not lost weight, which is a bummer. Has anybody done the 30 day shred with another dvd that was solely cardio? I just purchased Breathless Body by Amy Dixon... has anybody had success with that video? It's pretty rigorous! Would love to hear your comments!

Hi Annafive. I too am 47. I don't need to lose weight per se.... but have a goal to tighten up and get some definition in my body. I haven't tried the 30 day Shred but am currently doing on Ripped in 30. It's a similar 3-2-1 method but I find the workout a little on the short side. To get more out of the workout, I add additional weight training into the workout. I start the video to warm up, then pause it so that I can get my weight training in (back and chest one day, legs one day and arms / abs one day). Once I'm done my weights, I continue with the video. I use the video solely for cardio (with the added weight training as a bonus). Twice a week, I'll add 45 minutes of low impact cardio to help burn extra fat. This is how I do my Jillian Michaels workout video. Hope this helps.

miiint

So glad you asked this! Im on Day 6 of Level 1 of the 30DS and I usually do about 30minutes on the elliptical following it...So far I feel like Ive gotten bigger if anything but judging by mfp reviews that seems to happen,, if anyones got any advice for this, let me know!

Flissbo

i think you just answered your own question! if you see a difference and feel a difference, thats a good thing. i wouldn't worry about 12 lbs. the important thing is that you are turning 12 lbs of fat into 12 lbs of muscle. you will look 12 lbs lighter i just got the video and gonna start today. stick throught the last half.....and maybe go to another lever up if its too easy or boring for you. great job though!

Unfortunately you won't add 12lb muscle from 30ds but you should be able to see a difference afterwards, and also you'll be getting healthier. Good luck, hope you reach your goals :-)

ps, ripped in 30, another Jillian dvd is harder than 30ds (from what I remember - might be wrong on that) so you can always do that one after if you feel you need more of a challenge!

ore1908

I am starting 30 day shred - level 1 tonight, how do I track this in my exercise area?

Flissbo

I am starting 30 day shred - level 1 tonight, how do I track this in my exercise area?

Most people track it as circuit training

crystalelizabeth87

I just started the 30 day shred today and i tracked it as circuit training - general

ore1908

Thanks

crystalelizabeth87

since this is my first day starting the 30 day shred, can anyone answer this for me. I am using it via youtube, i have started with level one, is there a different workout for everyday for level one? or just the same workout each day? i want to make sure i am doing this correct.

annafive

It is the same workout everyday for Level 1, then after ten days, it's a different workout for level 2 (for 10 days), and then yet another workout for level 3 (for 10 days)

avababy05

I'm a 44 year old female,level one,day 9.I do leslie sansones 4 mile dvd and some extra weights.I've lost 3lbs and about an inch off my waist. I definatley felt the need for extra cardio.@crystalelizab-It was designed to do each level for 10 days but if you feel ready to move on sooner thats fine too.

crystalelizabeth87

thanks everyone I cant wait to start seeing results from this. Im a 25 year old working mom of an 8 month old and a 3 year old. I find it really hard to find time to workout, so when i came across this short workout video, i now actually do it in my office during my lunch break and i hope it works

annafive

Hi, Vturnor, How many days a week do you do cardio? thanks for the input!

avababy05

I also wanted to note I did gain the first couple of days and then,boom,down three pounds.From what I''ve read,this must be common thing with 30 DS,Remember ladies,We're building muscle!

AmberSpamber

It is totally normal to gain weight when you start working out for many reasons. I found this on Chalene Johnson's blog and it made me feel much better:

Probably the most common question I get when I release a new exercise program is, “Help! I’m gaining weight! Am I doing something wrong?” This is a common phenomenon with any new exercise program, Turbo Kick, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Hustle, you name it! It’s especially common (and temporary) with intense strength training programs like ChaLEAN Extreme or Tony Horton’s P90X.
The motivation to start a new exercise program is almost always to lose weight. However, what most personal trainers know and most at-home exercisers do not, is that a new exercise program often can cause an immediate (and temporary) increase on the scale. (Notice I didn’t say weight gain! I’ll explain.) This common increase in the scale is also the reason why perhaps millions of people start and then quickly quit their resolution to get fit.

The temporary weight gain explained:
When someone starts a new exercise program, they often experience muscle soreness. The more intense and “unfamiliar” the program, the more intense the muscle soreness. This soreness is most prevalent 24 to 48 hours after each workout. In the first few weeks of a new program, soreness is the body trying to
“protect and defend” the effected or targeted tissue. Exercise physiologists refer to this as delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS.
This type of soreness is thought to be caused by tissue breakdown or microscopic tears in muscle tissue. When this happens the body protects the tissue. The muscle becomes inflamed and slightly swollen with fluid retention. This temporary retention of fluid can result in a 3- to 4-pound weight gain within a few weeks of a new program. Keep in mind that muscle soreness is not necessarily a reflection of how hard you worked. In fact, some people feel no signs of muscle soreness, yet will experience the muscle protection mechanisms of water retention and slight swelling.
Most people are motivated enough to put up with this temporary muscle soreness. Yet, many, especially those who really need immediate weight loss to keep them motivated in those first couple of weeks become discouraged and quit!
When I worked with a group of 70 test participants during the development stages of ChaLEAN Extreme, this happened. Who was the most upset and discouraged? You guessed it… the women! I’m happy to report absolutely for every single woman (and man) in our group, the weight increase was temporary and never lasted more than 2 weeks before they started to see a major drop in the scale.

So, don't be worried. If you are seeing a difference and feeling a difference then it IS working. I LOVE 30 day shred. I am on day 3 and it is kicking my trash for the 10th time. Keep up the good work!

annafive

very interesting, Amber! Thanks so much for including that explanation, it really does make sense!

mooglysmom

Hi! I'm on day 17 of the shred, and I also do.about 20-45 min of cardio before or after it (I find after works better, because it's so intense for me). I usually do Just Sweat on the Wii. In the first week I lost a little, but then gained the second week,.but this is my third week and now I'm down 4lbs and 3 inches total. I read that it's supposed to be dome with cardio.

hp5400

definitely! thanks for this thread Anna- very helpful to hear each other's experiences and that so many have made progress

avababy05

Annafive,I do cardio five days a week.I've been doing walking/running intervals for the last three years and thats how I've lost most of my weight but have been forced inside this winter due to extreme cold here in the Northeast.I started using this to stay motivated over the winter and love how I'm feeling.

annafive

Hi, vturnor, sorry about the very delayed reaction! haha. That's great that you do cardio five days a week. I did start doing that Breathless Body DVD, and it is really great. I only do half because of the time constraint I have in the morning, but I realized that it really is what I am missing... the 30 day shred doesn't have that "sweat" factor!

kmd613

I am on Level 3, Day 2. I LOVE THE SHRED. I have gotten stronger, lost inches and a few pounds (before/after pics to come in 8 days).

I also do 30 min of cardio on the elliptical 6-7 days a week. I have taken a couple of rest days, and was waylaid for about 3 days because I was sick (after which I went back to level 1 for a few days to ease myself back in) so it's going to be more like the 40 Day Shred, but if you stick with it and as Jillian says, don't phone it in, you will see results - with or without the extra cardio.