Jillian M. 30 day Shred!

I am starting this DVD tomorrow and would love some company. I did this once before with a group of MFP'ers and it really helped keep me motivated. Feel free to add me!

I started it two days ago, thought I was going to die the first day and the second was tons easier. I don't know if its because I knew what to expect or what. It definitely gets you sweating and burning calories. I'm pumped for day 3, can't wait to see results.

Hi! I started the 30 Day Shred on Saturday, so I have completed 5 days of it now and am slightly ahead of you, which means I can give one very important tip . . . do NOT skip a day, regardless of how sore you become!

I am a 25 yr old female, 5' 5" looking to lose only about 10 lbs (belly fat) and tone up. I made it through day 1 pretty well, but on day 2 and then day 3 I was miserably sore. Hobbling around because my calves were horribly painful. I read a lot about whether to keep going or to skip a day and let my muscles heal. Some people said it's dangerous to continue, but I knew I wasn't injured, just miserably sore. So I decided to push through it. I couldn't do everything (all the jump rope and butt kicks) because it hurt when I landed, but I kept moving and pushed myself. Yesterday (day 5) I was determined to push as hard as I could and I did the entire workout no stopping and my legs finally started feeling better. Just keep going and you'll naturally work the soreness out.

I am considering adding in more cardio for my second week of this since, while I do feel that the 30 Day Shred alone is doing something, I am really focused on burning fat also. So I will probably start running or some other form of cardio maybe 30 min – 60 min in the mornings (I do the 30 Day Shred at night after work) just to amp things up.

I am also combining this with a modified diet, cutting out as many carbs as possible (chips, bread, pasta, rice, cereal, etc), filling in those gaps with fruits/veggies, and using the wonderful MyFitnessPal to help keep track of my calories. I am pretty hungry most of the time now, but it's worth it.


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I was debating buying the DVD. I would like to do this with you all! You should start a group so we can all post our updates, thoughts ect on the 30DS.

I will buy it this weekend, and start it Monday!

Alright I read an earlier post back in 2011 about doing the 30 day shred with before and after pictures. Really motivating to see! I want to start doing the 30 days this week and wondering if any one else wants to join me? I just started myfitnesspal and would love to meet some people to help keep me motivated and I them!
I am 27yrs old, female, student, and want to lose around 10-15lbs as well as become very toned. Let me know!

I just started yesterday!!!! I would love someone to do it with!!! ...I'll add you now :happy:

I have a love hate relationship with the 30 day shred. I try to fit it into my routine at least 3 times a week, if possible. For some reason, I start it one week and then stop. Start it over again and stop once again. Like I said, it's a love/hate relationship. I am currently on level 2.

I will say this though. Jillian Michaels will torture you for 20 minutes but you will have a big smile on your face once it's over.

Good Luck and feel free to add me if you need some encouragement.

I am picking it up this afternoon to start on Saturday, feel free to add me! Would love the encouragement

Hey there. I started it last week and am currently on Level 1 Day 9. I'm loving it thusfar and have lost about 2 pounds since starting it. Can't wait to see my final results but I know it is working. There are a couple 30 day shred groups I am in..you should join them. Feel free to add me if you like .:)

I am on level 1 and it's made up of 3 circuits (cardio, strength, and abs). You do each circuit then repeat with new exercises. There's not enough cardio in it to replace running I don't feel. In fact, I am planning on adding cardio because I don't feel I am getting enough with 30DS alone.

I started it on Monday. Would love some friends to shred with! I only have a few lbs left to lose and a lot of defining to do!

I was going to start it yesterday but the heat here in California got to me but I didn't feel bad because I did her killer buns and thighs video that day already. Going to start today and I would love any who wants support to add me and also so we could keep track of our progress

I just watched it on YouTube and am going to start it tomorrow - do you do level one everyday for 30 days or are there different workouts?

I also just started it two days ago and YEAH the second day is definitely easier than the first!! She kicks your butt that's for sure. I can't wait for day 30!

There are 3 levels, 10 days each, progressively more intense, each 20 minutes broken down into:
- warm up
- 3 minute cycle of strengthening: alternating a pure strength move with compound (arm & leg) activity
- 2 minutes of steady cardio: usually two moves alternating for 30 seconds
- 1 minute of ab's
Repeat that 3 times
- cool down
She mixes it up so there's variety but enough to get familiar with the exercise so you can focus on what you are doing rather than staring at the screen. Also when it switches so frequently if you are in hell you know it won't last long!
You can preview it on youtube or purchase it pretty cheaply

I came across it on youtube, and saved it. I currently spend at least an hour and a half at the gym doing the same excersizes, I need to swich it up a bit and do more for my abs. This is probably the best way.