30 Day Shred, Round 2 -- Starting 4/12/10

spikess

i've not done it in a couple of days either, i've managed to hurt my ankle and the bouncy about hasn't been helping lol. but i have just been going on walks instead. starting swimming on monday too.

MsRitz

Yesterday was level 2 day 3 and I was so not in the mood to work out. My weight is only down 2 lbs and I was really starting to beat myself up mentally. I struggled through the exhaustion and mental blocks and did the workout anyway. I am so glad I didn't give up.

I took my measurements this morning and I've lost one inch from my waist, and one inch from my belly! Seeing the change in my measurements really made me feel proud. Now I just need to resist the urge to "reward" myself.

jlcanon

I would like to join in with you ladies! I have been doing Shred for a couple of weeks now, but I am just finding your thread now. Oh well, better late than never!

I did Shred level 1 today and more cardio later when I hit the gym!

Mande_G

Level 1, day 9/30 DONE!

Some exercises are getting easier... some are staying about as hard. I still can't make it through the 2nd minute of jumping jacks/jumprope without taking breathers; I can't seem to do many regular push ups (whether this is because I truly don't have the strength, or I've just psyched myself out, I don't know); I can use my 8 lb weights for chest flys but only my 3 lb weights for anterior raises. I burned about 10 calories less today than yesterday; during the workout I felt like I was working hard, but afterward I felt like I didn't push hard enough.

Ah well -- one more day, then it's on to level 2!

Mande_G

Level 1, day 10/30 DONE!

And since I knew I'd be going out to eat with the hubby... I did Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism. Burned over 700 cals today, but it took WORK! Barely made it through the last 2 circuits on BFBM -- but I DID. Felt GREAT afterward -- but I'm not doing THAT every day, I can tell ya! :laugh: Still, I'm glad I put in the effort, because... Tiramisu was had. A very. LARGE. piece.

Worth every drop of sweat to have it, though.

Mande_G

Yesterday was a rest day, but as for today...

Level 2, day 11/30 DONE!

Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism DONE!

I've decided to add BFBM to my weekend routine -- I actually enjoyed pushing myself to complete it, even though it got REALLY tough during the last 2 (well... to be honest... 3!) circuits -- but I stuck it out! I've never pushed myself to workout like this before (never SWEATED so much in my life, either!! :laugh:), and I don't think I'm quite ready to make it a daily thing, but it's actually kinda fun -- and even though I'm TIRED and SORE, I DO feel GOOD. :bigsmile:

Now... how to "spend" all those extra calories (healthily!) ?? :laugh:

thendrick

Can I join you? I just started today and just finished reading through your thread. Interesting to hear how you are doing with it!

In January I started Slim in 6, but was finding it hard to schedule the 50 minute workouts. 20 minutes seems much more manageable and then I'm planning to do 30 minutes on the elliptical at night.

I hate lunges. And those side lunges?! Ugh.

MsRitz

Can I join you? I just started today and just finished reading through your thread. Interesting to hear how you are doing with it!

In January I started Slim in 6, but was finding it hard to schedule the 50 minute workouts. 20 minutes seems much more manageable and then I'm planning to do 30 minutes on the elliptical at night.

I hate lunges. And those side lunges?! Ugh.

That's why I love this workout, it's really hard to skip a 20 minute program.

Finished day 8 of level 2 on Sunday. I also stepped on my dog during the back/forward lunges (he laid down right behing me). Man was he pissed at me for the rest of the day.

springgrl

Level 1 8/30

I was off the Jillian wagon late last week but I am back now. I definitely feel like I am almost ready to try level 2. Good luck everybody.

springgrl

I also stepped on my dog during the back/forward lunges (he laid down right behing me). Man was he pissed at me for the rest of the day.

My dog runs and hides if I do any indoor workout more vigorous than yoga. I guess I stepped on her when I was dancing or something early on.

Mande_G

30 Day Shred: Level 2, day 12/30 DONE!

Did not get a chance to exercise yesterday -- was out of the house all day.

I did NOT want to Shred today -- I think I'm hormonal -- all I wanted was the couch and lots of chocolate, but I resisted! :laugh: Now for a shower and some dinner with the hubby.

Night all! :drinker:

MsRitz

I was off the Jillian wagon late last week but I am back now. I definitely feel like I am almost ready to try level 2.

Welcome back! Level 2 cardio is much easier for me, but damn those plank moves...

I did NOT want to Shred today -- I think I'm hormonal -- all I wanted was the couch and lots of chocolate, but I resisted! :laugh:

Congrats for sticking with it!


I finished day 10 of level 2 last night. My husband provided "encouragments" as he sat in the recliner drinking wine. :noway: Fortunately he did offer to cook dinner so I wouldn't have to skip the workout. Guess that makes up for it.

- My progess after 20 days -
total weight loss: 3 lbs :grumble:
belly: lost an inch
thighs: lost an inch each :happy:

Starting level 3 tonight. (where's the scared smiley....)

Mande_G

Can I join you? I just started today and just finished reading through your thread. Interesting to hear how you are doing with it!

In January I started Slim in 6, but was finding it hard to schedule the 50 minute workouts. 20 minutes seems much more manageable and then I'm planning to do 30 minutes on the elliptical at night.

I hate lunges. And those side lunges?! Ugh.

Of course you can join! Welcome! :flowerforyou:

I've not tried Slim in 6 -- that's a BeachBody program, yes? I have tried Power90 -- which is good, but because I took so many days off in the middle it started to lag and get boring. I'm sure I'll get back to it at some point.

Mande_G

I did NOT want to Shred today -- I think I'm hormonal -- all I wanted was the couch and lots of chocolate, but I resisted! :laugh:

Congrats for sticking with it!

Thank you!

I finished day 10 of level 2 last night. My husband provided "encouragments" as he sat in the recliner drinking wine. :noway: Fortunately he did offer to cook dinner so I wouldn't have to skip the workout. Guess that makes up for it.

- My progess after 20 days -
total weight loss: 3 lbs :grumble:
belly: lost an inch
thighs: lost an inch each :happy:

Starting level 3 tonight. (where's the scared smiley....)

Nice progress!

Good luck with level 3. I think I enjoyed level 3... but I honestly don't remember for sure!

springgrl

Level 1 9/30 - Done
Cals: 256

Only one more time at this level and then going up.

pajamamama

What good luck! I'm glad you posted this! I too re-started (yesterday) after trying it before and quitting. I'm determined to make it through the full 30 days this time. Count me in!

pajamamama

Level 1 9/30 - Done
Cals: 256

Only one more time at this level and then going up.

How are you calculating your calories burned for the Shred? I can't figure it out...

Mande_G

Level 1 9/30 - Done
Cals: 256

Only one more time at this level and then going up.

Awesome job!

Mande_G

Level 1 9/30 - Done
Cals: 256

Only one more time at this level and then going up.

How are you calculating your calories burned for the Shred? I can't figure it out...

I personally use a heart rate monitor (HRM) that calculates calories burned based on height/weight and heart rate during exercise. If you don't have an HRM, you can enter your time under "Circuit Training" and MFP will generate an estimate of your calories burned -- it's not going to be 100% accurate, of course. For example, when I plug in 28 minutes of circuit training, MFP tells me I've burned around 300 calories, when I burn around 220 according to my HRM.

Also... Welcome to the thread! :flowerforyou:

Mande_G

30 Day Shred: Level 2, day 13/30 DONE!

Gotta clean my kitchen and throw some dinner together for the hubby and I. Pan grilled veggies and an egg-white omelet with fat free feta for me! Yum!

barty

Hi Shredders, Well I managed one day last week and it nearly killed me as I have not been very well :sad: but finally i'm back and nearly 100% :laugh: so today i have completed day 19/30 YAYYYY (and it still nearly killed me:bigsmile: )

Mande_G

Hi Shredders, Well I managed one day last week and it nearly killed me as I have not been very well :sad: but finally i'm back and nearly 100% :laugh: so today i have completed day 19/30 YAYYYY (and it still nearly killed me:bigsmile: )

Glad you're feeling better, barty!

MsRitz

Just wanted to report that level 3 is evil. Like evil, evil. :devil:

I was actually yelling at my TV last night. I've also found a whole new range of muscle groups that I've never used before. Sumo squats and rockstar jumps are my new nemesis.

So what happens when we finish the shred? Does everyone plan to just keep repeating the workouts or move onto something else? I know I'm not ready for something like P90X, has anyone tried the other workouts by Jillian?

Mande_G

Just wanted to report that level 3 is evil. Like evil, evil. :devil:

I was actually yelling at my TV last night. I've also found a whole new range of muscle groups that I've never used before. Sumo squats and rockstar jumps are my new nemesis.

So what happens when we finish the shred? Does everyone plan to just keep repeating the workouts or move onto something else? I know I'm not ready for something like P90X, has anyone tried the other workouts by Jillian?

I want to do Jillian's 30 day slim down -- it combines workout from the Shred, No More Trouble Zones (which I own but have not tried yet), and Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism (which I HAVE tried, and is a wonderful, KILLER cardio workout).

I own, and have done almost a full round of P90 (classic, not X) and liked it, and will probably do it again -- but not for a couple months. It's my understanding that the classic version is a LOT easier than P90X. I'd love to try P90X, but not until I'm more fit. I'd also LOVE to try Insanity... but again, NOT now. :laugh:

springgrl

Level 1 10/30 - Done
Cals: 230

My right shoulder was bugging me a bit on the end raises but otherwise ok. Level 2 coming soon, probably tomorrow.

barty

Hi Shredders and thanks Mande, Today I managed 20/30 so back on to level 3 tomorrow, I can't remember how bad that is but sure it will all come flooding back soon enough lol

barty

Hi Shredders, 21/30 done and it was not as bad as it could have been!!! but maybe I will feel it more tomorrow!!! I think I like this level best :laugh:

Mande_G

Happy May Day, Shredders!

I did not get in my workout yesterday -- it was my last day at my job (managing my mother-in-law's law office -- I decided to quit so I can stay at home and help the hubby study for the bar exam this summer, and so I can start writing my first book :bigsmile: ) and I got home too late to shred (we have downstairs neighbors -- can't make too much noise too late in the evening... or too early in the morning :laugh:). Haven't got my shred in yet today -- but I will!

Hope everyone is having a beautiful Saturday! :flowerforyou:

Mande_G

Level 2, day 15/30 DONE!

I'm 1/2 way there!

Mande_G

Level 2, day 16/30 DONE!

Going to try cajoling the hubby into taking a walk around the apartment complex with me tonight. Weather is beautiful and I'd better enjoy it while it lasts.