30 day Shed

lauren0804
lauren0804 Posts: 48
in Fitness and Exercise
Has anyone tried the 30 day shred by Jillian Michaels? If so, how do you rate it and do you do it every single day?
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  • dream_big
    dream_big Posts: 75 Member
    I just finished day 7 of level 1. It definitely works of you stick with it. You will be sore and you will sweat its a good workout. I don't do it every day but I'm also doing c25k right now too, I try to do it most days but with work and taking the kid to his sports there's not always enough hours in the day. It's worth trying!! Good luck!!!
  • bdenitto
    bdenitto Posts: 210 Member
    I just did my first day. I called Jillian Michaels some not so nice names but I finished. I am a little sore but I plan on doing this each day for the next 30.
  • lauren0804
    lauren0804 Posts: 48
    Thank you for your feedback. I tried it a while ago but didn't do it every day like it says and I didn't see results. I don't think I was dedicated enough. I'm going to stick with it and do it every day. Hopefully see results. Please feel free to add me as a friend. Maybe we can cheer each other on. I plan on starting tomorrow :)
  • jwcomputergirl
    jwcomputergirl Posts: 126 Member
    I just completed day 1 yesterday! It's tough, but great. I'm also doing C25K and I think 30DS will be a good balance to it.
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    I did it in August and I did it 6 days a week and took a rest on Sundays. I lost about 6lbs and lots of inches! I loved it. Now I'm doing Ripped in 30 a few times a week mixed with some of the P90X cardio workouts and ballet.
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    Today will be day 3 for me. I said I wasn't going to do it everyday when I started, especially after the first day, but it gets alot easier as you go on! I am super sore today, but I feel motivated and I feel very accomplished afterward. I also try to walk my dog 2.5 miles a day along with it.
  • sprocket1978
    sprocket1978 Posts: 51 Member
    just finished day 9, working out every day, those side lunges with arm raises are still killing me lol but im sticking through!! gets easier!
  • DebraAukett
    DebraAukett Posts: 128 Member
    It's a great workout - it's hard, but it's doable if you stick to it. I have two more days left of level 3 then I'm done! I didn't do it every day, but aimed to do it at least 4 times a week with a cardio session or two in between, and 1 to 2 rest days. I lost a lot of centimeters, and toned up really well, but did not lose a lot of weight, I think mainly due to firming up
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    I have 3 days left of level 3 and I'm done. I love it! I have lost about 10 lbs and lots of inches. I do it 6 days a week and rest on Sunday. I also walk on breaks and lunch when I am able to. I have recently started incorporating heavy lifting into the mix, but not enough to make a difference yet. I definitely sweat during the work outs. Good luck!
  • jamers3111
    jamers3111 Posts: 495 Member
    LOVE it! I am a runner and do this DVD on my off days. I love Level 1... it is very good for all abilities. Level 2 is harder than Level 3 (IMO)... I am obsessed with Level 3! I just ordered more of her DVDs because I love that they are quick... 30 minutes max. I highly recommend it!!!

    AND order it from AMAZON... her DVDs are all under $10 there!
  • loserbaby84
    loserbaby84 Posts: 241 Member
    My day one was yesterday! :D Awesome workout and definitely looking forward to level 2 and 3!! Really kicked my butt and I'm dedicated to doing it every day.

    I'm also doing a small challenge for myself - It's in the forums also. Day one is 10 squats and each day after that you add another 5. Today's day three for me so I get to do 20 squats before my workout tonight :)

    Cheers!
  • xLexa
    xLexa Posts: 482 Member
    I am about to do day 8 of lvl 1.. i was doing it every day but just felt too tired to put my best foot forwards so I changed it up to every other day and it is working much better for me. This is the 2nd time I have started it and doing it like this i will have a much greater chance of finishing it.
  • Farburnfred
    Farburnfred Posts: 333 Member
    Just done day 9 of level one here, waist is def trimmer and i can llift more and actually do some press ups! so getting stronger. I am going to have one day off a week as its hard on the joints and I do do other exercise. Def feels like an intense workout though!
  • medaglia_06
    medaglia_06 Posts: 282 Member
    I love to hate that woman! I did it a few months ago and did it every single day for the 30 days (some days were hard, but I stuck with it!). Take your measurements beforehand because you will most likely not see a large drop on the scale since you are converting fat to muscle. I only lost a few pounds, but I lost about 8 inches!

    Keep at it, you'll be so happy you did!
  • lauren0804
    lauren0804 Posts: 48
    I did it in August and I did it 6 days a week and took a rest on Sundays. I lost about 6lbs and lots of inches! I loved it. Now I'm doing Ripped in 30 a few times a week mixed with some of the P90X cardio workouts and ballet.

    That's a good idea to take a day off. I feel like you have too and you still saw results :) Did you do any cardio in addition to the Shred?
  • lauren0804
    lauren0804 Posts: 48
    My day one was yesterday! :D Awesome workout and definitely looking forward to level 2 and 3!! Really kicked my butt and I'm dedicated to doing it every day.

    I'm also doing a small challenge for myself - It's in the forums also. Day one is 10 squats and each day after that you add another 5. Today's day three for me so I get to do 20 squats before my workout tonight :)

    Cheers!

    I love challenges!
  • lauren0804
    lauren0804 Posts: 48
    I love to hate that woman! I did it a few months ago and did it every single day for the 30 days (some days were hard, but I stuck with it!). Take your measurements beforehand because you will most likely not see a large drop on the scale since you are converting fat to muscle. I only lost a few pounds, but I lost about 8 inches!

    Keep at it, you'll be so happy you did!

    You've lost a lot of weight :) What other tricks do you have to keep losing. since you didn't see much weight loss from Shred?
  • lauren0804
    lauren0804 Posts: 48
    Thank you everyone for your input. I'm so excited and ready to get started! Hopefully I'll get some results after hearing all the inspiring results from all of you :)
  • MyPaperBleedsInk
    MyPaperBleedsInk Posts: 240 Member
    I am on Day 3.
    I'm choosing to do it every single day, because I know if I miss even one day I'll start to slack off.
    And coming from a person who doesn't exercise almost at all...... holy crap your arms and thighs and just basically your entire body will be sore.
  • sgcadola
    sgcadola Posts: 35 Member
    Thank you everyone for your input. I'm so excited and ready to get started! Hopefully I'll get some results after hearing all the inspiring results from all of you :)

    Just stick with it, and don't give up!!! Make sure to take a day of rest. I like to rest of Sundays. Sundays I'll clean house and take my dog for a nice long walk. That way it gives my body time to recoup and recover. I just completed day 7 of level 1. I feel amazing and have better energy levels. Good luck on your journey!!
  • iluvco3
    iluvco3 Posts: 98 Member
    I am also doing the 30 DS. I recently read a Q&A about it where someone asked if it is best to do 30 days straight. Jillian answered that what she recommends is 2 days Shred, 1 day cardio, 2 days Shred, 1 day cardio, 1 day rest.

    I am doing Shred only on M-W-F right now because I also do 4 Jazzecise classes and one fitness Bootcamp class each week. I get both cardio and strength in both of those. Sunday is my rest day. I just finished day 6 of Level 1, so too soon to tell if 3X/week will give me results.

    Anyone ever done only 3/week? Would appreciate any feedback.
  • brittrose33
    brittrose33 Posts: 58
    I just did my first day. I called Jillian Michaels some not so nice names but I finished. I am a little sore but I plan on doing this each day for the next 30.

    THIS. I think I scared the household near the end with my cursing the first time I tried it!

    I'm not doing the program religiously, I'm mixing it in with running, lifting, and a couple other DVDs (a couple other Jillian ones as well). I crave variety, obviously ;), but I just keep coming back to 30DS . It's an awesome 20 minute work out that burns a decent amount of calories and incorporates strength training. I always feel sore afterwards, and I bet you will get really strong if you do it every day. The 20 minute running time is really great as well for days that I just don't have time to put in a full hour, which happens less then I thought it would now that exercising is a priority.

    Good luck with whatever program you decide to do, I've seen people on this board who have achieved amazing results with the 30DS.
  • lauren0804
    lauren0804 Posts: 48
    Would you also do interval training while on shred? or just regular cardio?
  • lauren0804
    lauren0804 Posts: 48
    I am also doing the 30 DS. I recently read a Q&A about it where someone asked if it is best to do 30 days straight. Jillian answered that what she recommends is 2 days Shred, 1 day cardio, 2 days Shred, 1 day cardio, 1 day rest.

    I am doing Shred only on M-W-F right now because I also do 4 Jazzecise classes and one fitness Bootcamp class each week. I get both cardio and strength in both of those. Sunday is my rest day. I just finished day 6 of Level 1, so too soon to tell if 3X/week will give me results.

    Anyone ever done only 3/week? Would appreciate any feedback.

    That's good to know about fitting in the cardio in between. I may try that!
  • medaglia_06
    medaglia_06 Posts: 282 Member
    I love to hate that woman! I did it a few months ago and did it every single day for the 30 days (some days were hard, but I stuck with it!). Take your measurements beforehand because you will most likely not see a large drop on the scale since you are converting fat to muscle. I only lost a few pounds, but I lost about 8 inches!

    Keep at it, you'll be so happy you did!

    You've lost a lot of weight :) What other tricks do you have to keep losing. since you didn't see much weight loss from Shred?

    Honestly, I'm taking it slow. Don't get me wrong, I want the weight off NOW! But if I do it this way I know I can stick with it. I still don't eat the healthiest, but I am much better than I used to be and my portions are much smaller. Once my stomach got used it, I didn't feel as hungry all the time. Also, soda was a big thing for me, I started using it as treats if I had a lot of calories left in my day. Now even if I have room for one I find I don't even want it (or I can't finish a whole one).

    I joined a ball hockey league (I suck, but it is a great workout and I went for a non-competitive league where most people suck LOL), I joined a cardio kickboxing class and a hoop dance class with my sister. When I am at home (where I lost most of my weight because I can't afford a gym membership), I do Just Dance or Zumba on the Wii, C25K, or when I am lazy I do the elliptical while I watch TV (I got my exercise equipment off Kijiji - my treadmill was $40 and my elliptical was $50 - and they work just fine). Honestly, when I would normally be sitting on the couch watching TV I keep myself moving (and I can still watch TV!).

    Slow and steady is winning the race for me. I take little breaks here and there (I don't go overboard), but if I see myself as on a diet I won't stick with it... the way I see it, what I am doing now I can keep up as a lifestyle :)

    I hope this helps!

    Also, I have most of Jillian's DVDs, I do these a lot at home as well. I keep mixing it up so I don't get bored.
  • ghostpixie
    ghostpixie Posts: 148 Member
    I'm through with 7 days of Level 1, and I'm really discouraged. Not because I'm not seeing results, but because of the amount of pain my calves are in. It's so bad that I can barely walk down the stairs. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or what. I did the first 6 days in a row, then took 2 days off, then did 1 day, and now it's 2 days later and my calves are still screaming in pain. I tried to do it yesterday and couldn't even make it through the first set of jumping jacks for how badly it hurt. :(
  • Weebs628
    Weebs628 Posts: 574 Member
    Today will be my third day of the Shred. I'm doing it 3 times a week while running and dancing on days I don't do the shred. I take Saturdays off.
  • killingtheantagonist
    killingtheantagonist Posts: 178 Member
    I do it every day. Usually. I've been sick so I took a day off yesterday. Today I'll be starting L3 though. I'm not looking forward to it, but I've already lost quite a few inches and I want finally say I finish 30DS.
  • jessical30
    jessical30 Posts: 49 Member
    I just did my first day. I called Jillian Michaels some not so nice names but I finished. I am a little sore but I plan on doing this each day for the next 30.
    This made me chuckle! :laugh: I done the same thing when I first done it a few months ago ( we had it on demand). I lost interest in everything but I finally got my mojo back, so yesterday I bought the DVD for days that I don't go to the gym. When I done it the last time I noticed changes!
  • lauren0804
    lauren0804 Posts: 48
    I love to hate that woman! I did it a few months ago and did it every single day for the 30 days (some days were hard, but I stuck with it!). Take your measurements beforehand because you will most likely not see a large drop on the scale since you are converting fat to muscle. I only lost a few pounds, but I lost about 8 inches!

    Keep at it, you'll be so happy you did!

    You've lost a lot of weight :) What other tricks do you have to keep losing. since you didn't see much weight loss from Shred?

    Honestly, I'm taking it slow. Don't get me wrong, I want the weight off NOW! But if I do it this way I know I can stick with it. I still don't eat the healthiest, but I am much better than I used to be and my portions are much smaller. Once my stomach got used it, I didn't feel as hungry all the time. Also, soda was a big thing for me, I started using it as treats if I had a lot of calories left in my day. Now even if I have room for one I find I don't even want it (or I can't finish a whole one).

    I joined a ball hockey league (I suck, but it is a great workout and I went for a non-competitive league where most people suck LOL), I joined a cardio kickboxing class and a hoop dance class with my sister. When I am at home (where I lost most of my weight because I can't afford a gym membership), I do Just Dance or Zumba on the Wii, C25K, or when I am lazy I do the elliptical while I watch TV (I got my exercise equipment off Kijiji - my treadmill was $40 and my elliptical was $50 - and they work just fine). Honestly, when I would normally be sitting on the couch watching TV I keep myself moving (and I can still watch TV!).

    Slow and steady is winning the race for me. I take little breaks here and there (I don't go overboard), but if I see myself as on a diet I won't stick with it... the way I see it, what I am doing now I can keep up as a lifestyle :)

    I hope this helps!

    Also, I have most of Jillian's DVDs, I do these a lot at home as well. I keep mixing it up so I don't get bored.

    Good for you! Keep doing a great job :)

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