30 day shred not seeing results...why?

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  • mfp_1
    mfp_1 Posts: 516 Member
    Weighing your food is more important than weighing your body. Do you have digital food scales?
  • ivan1964
    ivan1964 Posts: 435
    Hello and welcome here. You can do anything you put your mind too. I hope you have a great day and feel free to add me if you wish. :smile:
  • juicemoogan
    juicemoogan Posts: 994 Member
    Your body needs a rest day.
  • AlGalMom
    AlGalMom Posts: 4
    you know, I've noticed that when I do intense exercise, I can *gain* quite a few pounds (3-5) immediately afterwards. what seems to have helped this is 1) drinking massive amounts of water and 2) avoiding very salty foods. If your body is building muscle (or repairing the micro-tears in your muscles) from your workouts, it uses more water to do that, and if you don't drink enough it will retain water in order to complete the repairs. (I'm not speaking with any authority, its just what I've managed to cobble together from the internets and it makes sense to me.) Once I upped my water intake, especially on heavy exercise days, I saw the weight coming off faster.

    HOWEVER! Don't ignore the awesome NSV (non-scale victory) you've almost reached--doing the 30ds without a break is stupendous! And can only get you closer to your goals!
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/595473-why-the-scale-goes-up-with-a-new-workout-program-must-read


    A link to my favorite forum post that will answer you question.
  • jsh833
    jsh833 Posts: 9 Member
    I saw a posting on pounds of muscle versus pounds of fat on here a few days ago. You can actually gain muscle weight and look thinner, because a pound of muscle is miniscule in comparison to a pound of fat.

    Give yourself a break on the weekends, make sure you're eating at least 1200 cals a day, and drinking enough water.

    good luck to you!
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    What results, exactly, were you hoping for?

    You're already thin without a lot of fat to lose -- if you want to be more defined, you'll need to lift heavier weights. Programs like 30DS and RI30 are for fat burning -- if you are already thin and have even a little tone to your muscles, you really aren't going to see a huge difference.
  • mariposa224
    mariposa224 Posts: 1,241 Member
    I feel ripped off too and disheartened when i see all the fab results everyone else gets! I have already ordered ripped in 30 and plan to start that after 30ds...im hoping that works

    I'm sorry you're having such trouble. I can imagine that would be very frustrating. Yes, it sounds like you're not eating enough. I think once you get that worked out, along with following up with Ripped in 30 that you'll start seeing more results. Check out my blog. I did both and got measurable results. They may not be stunning, but they're visible. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/mariposa224 Keep at it, change will come!
  • maddiejonich
    maddiejonich Posts: 98
    What results, exactly, were you hoping for?

    You're already thin without a lot of fat to lose -- if you want to be more defined, you'll need to lift heavier weights. Programs like 30DS and RI30 are for fat burning -- if you are already thin and have even a little tone to your muscles, you really aren't going to see a huge difference.

    I wanted to lose half a stone and tone up everywhere
  • maddiejonich
    maddiejonich Posts: 98
    I feel ripped off too and disheartened when i see all the fab results everyone else gets! I have already ordered ripped in 30 and plan to start that after 30ds...im hoping that works

    I'm sorry you're having such trouble. I can imagine that would be very frustrating. Yes, it sounds like you're not eating enough. I think once you get that worked out, along with following up with Ripped in 30 that you'll start seeing more results. Check out my blog. I did both and got measurable results. They may not be stunning, but they're visible. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/mariposa224 Keep at it, change will come!

    You look fab! thanks for that. I have tried to eat more today but i am soooo full and still short of my 1200 calories. Might just have to have chocolate :-). Im on day 25 of 30day shred tomorrow then when ive finished i go on holiday for 10 days and will commence RI30 as soon as i am home. I just hope i dont put lots of weight on in the holiday!
  • gingerjen7
    gingerjen7 Posts: 821 Member
    So, I just looked at your photos. You're pretty petite already. You don't look like you have a significant surplus of body fat. Thus, it will take more than the 30 Day Shred to get significant results. Perhaps try a video that focuses purely on weight training and toning?
    I was just going to say that. Everybody raves about 30DS, but I personally like No More Trouble Zones better. Drawback: it's a lot longer than the 30DS. But if you rotate that and Burn Fat Boost Metabolism, you get a nice mix of strength and cardio. Throw in Yoga Meltdown and you've got yourself a pretty well rounded regime--always assuming you can press play every day!
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    that sounds like a great idea.... i think i may order one of those too. just trying to figure out which one would be less harsh on my knees..
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    What results, exactly, were you hoping for?

    You're already thin without a lot of fat to lose -- if you want to be more defined, you'll need to lift heavier weights. Programs like 30DS and RI30 are for fat burning -- if you are already thin and have even a little tone to your muscles, you really aren't going to see a huge difference.

    I wanted to lose half a stone and tone up everywhere

    Yeah, I like 30DS and RI30 and have done them both because they burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time -- but I lost no weight and only lost inches with 30ds. Once I was less flabby after 30DS, I needed way more than RI30 to see results in 30 days, so yeah. It sucks. Maybe add in some extra strength training or continue to do the programs longer than 30 days and you'll see results.
  • doonesbury
    doonesbury Posts: 281 Member
    <~~~~~~this is what 30 Day Shred has done for me. :-D

    I did Level 1 for 30 days.

    I am currently 24 days into doing Level 2 for 30 days.

    I will do Level 3 for 30 days,

    Then decide what to do next.

    I dont know how to post pix here, but trust me...

    Results!! :-D
  • maddiejonich
    maddiejonich Posts: 98
    So my Ripped in 30 came yesterday and I couldn't resist having a ago even though I did 30DS in the morning I completed level 1 of RI30 in the evening. Thing is i am due to finish 30DS on Thursday but I go on holiday next tues for 10 days. Do I start RI30 on Friday and do it til I go away or do I have a break and commence when I get back??? I don't want all my hard work to go to waste tho and Im dreading putting weight on on my holidays. What do you think? Or should I do 30DS in the morning and RI30 in the evening until I go away?????:happy:
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    if it was me i would just continue with 30ds till your trip and then start rin30 when you get back!
  • 5tephoscope
    5tephoscope Posts: 32 Member
    Maddie, you need to eat a lot more than 1200 calories/day when you are doing a lot of exercise! When you dramatically decrease the fuel you give your body, the body believes you are starving and trys to conserve your weight. This may be part of your difficulty losing weight despite trying to eat better and working out.
    Based on a loose estimate looking at your photo, you probably need *at least* 1500 cal/day. If you are also adding in cardio a few days per week, you may need more! It is important to fuel your body properly in order to increase your metabolism. With the proper amount of energy intake, you will start to see results.
    good luck!
  • maddiejonich
    maddiejonich Posts: 98
    Thanks for that! Im doing 30DS every day so i m going to up calories from today :happy:
  • RotterdamNL
    RotterdamNL Posts: 509 Member
    It's funny how skinny people always ***** about this? At some point when you already skinny (although im sure you think your not) you will grow muscles and so you will weigh heavier again.
  • deadbeatsummer
    deadbeatsummer Posts: 537 Member
    Hey there - read this article by Chalene Johnson (she does the TurboFire workouts). It explains why you 'gain' when you start a workout program - https://www.turbokick.com/wblog/?p=709
  • claire_90
    claire_90 Posts: 99
    I did this last year and was in the same position. What I decided was the reason is

    - weight loss didn;t happen due to muscle gain
    -inches didn't reduce due to the loose skin

    probably within the next 30 days I lost inches VERY fast as my skin tightened and I continued on my plan
  • paralegalnc
    paralegalnc Posts: 43 Member
    of course you're going to gain.... work out 101..... muscle weighs more than fat...
  • AliJelliBelli
    AliJelliBelli Posts: 39
    I've just bought 30DS but haven't started it yet - glad i've read this thread first! Interesting stuff - especially the link to the chalean extreme article. Now I know to keep up my running while doing the shred, and to expect a weight gain when I do finally start it. I love this site... :-) You clever lot you.
  • tourettte
    tourettte Posts: 142 Member
    Well I have gained weight, haven't lost any inches and my friends who haven't seen me in two weeks have noticed a positive difference. They're convinced I've lost weight.
    So I guess we're toning and loss comes later
  • maddiejonich
    maddiejonich Posts: 98
    It's funny how skinny people always ***** about this? At some point when you already skinny (although im sure you think your not) you will grow muscles and so you will weigh heavier again.

    You're right! I absolutely do not think I am skinny nor do I want to be skinny. I just wanted to lose the few pounds that I had gained recently and to tone up!
  • cornucopiaoflove
    cornucopiaoflove Posts: 45 Member
    I completed the 30 DS a while back (it felt like an accomplishment because I barely worked out before I started). I lost a bunch of inches, but not that much weight. I think that the people who experience the most dramatic weight loss follow her diet plan to a T. On the other hand, I didn't eat the calories I burned either...which I learned on this board you're supposed to do, so keep that in mind.
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    If you're not getting the results you want, try something else! I looked at your profile and you're already slim- why not try some heavy lifting for toning? You won't get bulky, just toned. There's a LOT of amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing looking women here that heavy lift. :)
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    I had the same results when I did my first round of 30DS. I'm trying Ripped in 30 this time around.

    Anyway. I don't know why. I just focused on the fact that I FELT stronger and ignored the lack of loss in inches or lbs. ): It IS disappointing because people post these amazing before and afters and then my before and afters... are really just my before twice. BUT keep on pushing. You never know when the dam will break and your body will start responding.
  • maddiejonich
    maddiejonich Posts: 98
    I had the same results when I did my first round of 30DS. I'm trying Ripped in 30 this time around.

    Anyway. I don't know why. I just focused on the fact that I FELT stronger and ignored the lack of loss in inches or lbs. ): It IS disappointing because people post these amazing before and afters and then my before and afters... are really just my before twice. BUT keep on pushing. You never know when the dam will break and your body will start responding.
    Ah thanks for that! Im am going to do just that. AM almost finished with 30DS then going to do Ripped in 30 then we'll see. Ya never know by the end of Ripped in 30 we might see amazing results! Thanks again xxx
  • maddiejonich
    maddiejonich Posts: 98
    :smile: Well I've just finished 30DS and am so chuffed that I did it every day for 30 days :-).
    I have only lost 3lbs though! Although I have lost 1 inch from my waist and 1.5 inches from my hips. I did think it would be more however I am so impressed with how tone my shoulders and arms look and my six pack! I feel so much stronger and toned all over just in time for my bikini next week. I cant wait to get back from my hols and start RI30! Bring it on! For all you guys that are still doing 30DS...DONT give up! I know it is hard (especially with two kids to look after and doing it at 6am) but you CAN do it! The results will make it all worthwhile! Good luck with your shredding! :smile:

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