30 Day Shred - Started TODAY 7/28/12

Great job everyone!!! Welcome to the folks just starting! Those that are doing two workouts in a row……WOW!!! Amazing!

Sorry I haven't updated my progress in a few days; took Monday off because I over slept and I do turbo kick after work....

Today was Day 12 for me….. day 6 @ level 2. I was going to try level 3 today but accidently hit play and didn't have time to wait through the intro again...hopefully tomorrow. Maybe it was a good thing because I struggled a little bit from taking the day before off. I think my shoulders need a new challenge as level 2 is killing them.

Like most of you I sweat like a hog doing this also! And, I play soccer and don't even sweat like I do doing this workout! Oh, last Friday I overslept also but was my night off from the gym so I did level 2 while I waited for the hubby so we could go out for dinner....I felt like I had so much more energy later in the day with food in my system and not rolling right out of bed! I think if I had more time in the morning I would have a quick bite to eat first as I feel like that helped me tons. I went from burning 159 calories in the am to 200 after work! So if you have time to fuel your body beforehand I recommend it!

My calve cramps are starting to ease...some. I have been using a tennis ball to do pressure point therapy on them and have found that I have SOOOOO many knots in them that I believe is causing my issues. I didn't think it was possible for one person to have that many knots in their calve muscles. My husband thinks I am crazy...I sit on the floor with this tennis ball and sometimes am almost in tears but they are getting better....soon I hope to be able to jog again!

I think I am going to buy a heavier set of weights to use on the sets that seem easier!

*** Side note I bought a new skirt over the weekend bought a size 10 like I normally would and didn’t try it on….went home it was too big!! (yahoo) Went back to the store to exchange….decided I better try it on this time….size 8 too big!!! I needed up with a size 6! Now if only I could get my not so friendly scale to show a loss also I would be a happy camper! For now I will live with the inches lost!

~ Good Luck everyone

Week 1 day 2 DONE!!!!!

Whats the hardest part for everyone? I hate the jumping jacks....everything else is ok ...hard but manageable....28 days to go....keep it up!

Level 1 doing the second set of pushups and whatever the thing after it is called. My arms of sgetti noodles!

I am on Level One Day Six.

I didn't take my measurements when I started, so I don't really know how things have changed, but I am feeling like my pants are loose now.

I'm getting a little nervous about moving up to level two based on some of your posts! LOL. I want to move up on day 11 so i do ten days of each level. Hmmm....guess I'll see how it goes. Yesterday I pushed myself and was the first time I felt like I could really get through the work out without stopping.

Though those shoulder raises are still really really hard!

The shoulders are killer no matter how many days you have been doing this period...in my opinion any way.

Wow, congrats on the NSV with the skirt, that's awesome! Way to go! I've only done the workout first thing in the morning once and it made me feel sick, so now I always do it after I've eaten.

Thanks!

I wish I could force myslef to get up early enough to eat first as I think it would really help but I just can't! Ever since my daughter stopped ice skating and I didn't have to get up at 3:30 I enjoy my sleep.......:bigsmile:

Can't say that I blame you for that! I do my workout right after work or when my baby is napping if it's not a work day. I get up at 5:30 for work and I'm definitely not getting up early to workout before then!

Ok, today is D8L1 and after yesterday's post saying I haven't lost any weight....today (weigh in day) I have lost 1lb!

This might not seem much but I don't have that much to lose (see ticker) as I am only slightly overweight.

Hurrah!

That's to bad..

But hey don't be disappointed you can still start up again next week

Well I had to stop 30DS early due to my back going out and most likely will not get to start again until next month after slowly starting to work out again( had lumbar injection 8/14 and can't overdue it). Great to see everyone who has started as well and may you all have amazing results

I'm starting today too!! Just got home from vacation last night and am SOOO ready!! Bring it on, Jillian!!

Just finished my first day! HOLY CRAP!! I do Zumba 3-4 times a week and thought level 1 would be so bad. I was dying! Jumping jacks aren't my issue.....upper body stuff, especially push-ups do me in! At least they get done in the first cycle. The second set was definitely not as pretty as the first, not that that set was anything to write home about, but at least my butt wasn't sticking up in the air like a target!

Just finished my first day! HOLY CRAP!! I do Zumba 3-4 times a week and thought level 1 would be so bad. I was dying! Jumping jacks aren't my issue.....upper body stuff, especially push-ups do me in! At least they get done in the first cycle. The second set was definitely not as pretty as the first, not that that set was anything to write home about, but at least my butt wasn't sticking up in the air like a target!

Keep with it! Pushups kill me, too. My favorite part about level 1 was that the worst was over after the frst circuit. Unfortunately not the case with level 2.

I'm thinking about starting the 100 pushups challenge after I finish the 30DS, since I obviously need to develop the muscles.

Congrats to those just starting and those who have lost or are seeing changes!!! Keep up the great work.

I am sorry to hear a few of you are hurt and have to postpone your workouts or modify them to suit your current needs. Just continuing to do something for yourself will help!


Today was Day 14 for me…..day 2 at level 3. Today I struggled because I forgot to use my inhaler before I started so I was a little sluggish; too late to use by the time I realized it besides I didn’t want to stop…probably should have. Only burned 166 calories according to my HRM; ugghhh. Level 3 is harder yes, but I pushed through it the best I could just like I did Level 1 when I started that.

Don’t be afraid to move up, yes each level is a little more challenging but you can do it! Anita is still there doing the modified movements if you need that. I don’t think JM excepts us to be perfect before moving up; it is about being challenged and building strength and endurance!

Personally I feel it’s better not to do the same set so many days in a row because the same muscle(s) get worked over and over; without proper rest it doesn’t do you any good to work them again. I have done 5-6 days at each level and feel even that is too much. Sometimes a particular muscle is so tired I can’t give my all….I think it would be better to change it up more often. (just my opinion based on my body). Kind of like a weight lighter who lifts 3 days a week but does different muscle groups each time…they allow time for the muscle to rebuild and refuel. With that said….will I do a different level tomorrow?? Don’t know??? Maybe….LOL


~ Good luck!

Today was my first day and it was tougher than I thought. That being said, It seems like I will be able to stick it out. I think I will also try after a few days to go to level 2 and mix it up a bit.

Just completed Day 2 Level 2, whew that is killer, but I swear it goes so much faster than level 1 did. Either way, only 8 more days of this level! Yay:happy:

Well I had to stop 30DS early due to my back going out and most likely will not get to start again until next month after slowly starting to work out again( had lumbar injection 8/14 and can't overdue it). Great to see everyone who has started as well and may you all have amazing results

I'm sorry you hurt your back! Was it related to the exercise? I hope you heal quickly!

Thank you so much! Somewhat related.. I have degenerative disc disease and my lower disc's are done for, they should be healthy and white, mine are black, flat and bulging out into spinal fluid sooo I am not supposed to really do sit-ups or anything that stresses the lower back. (basically avoid all laying down flat activities:grumble: ) Well I had the bright idea to do the unmodified version since I felt so amazing and that is when it all went down hill lol Unfortunately it will never heal, just continue to worsen but if I can get my core strong it will help support it. I routinely get the lumbar injections to put off surgery as long as possible. Any who I am blabbing on. I am anxious to start back because I know the amazing results it brings (lost 20ish lbs doing it before) Good luck to you and all those on level 2 & 3 hang in there!

Didn't get a chance to do my workout yesterday as we were travelling most of the day and l was to tired after unpacking.
Had to do most of my workout today from memory as the battery on my laptop die on me, think l did okay got it sorted for tomorrow