September Challenge - Jillian Michaels's 30 Day Shred.

i kind of fell off the wagon the last few days, had my husbands and my sons birthday and parties and it got really hectic, back to level 2 tonight.

when does everyone do their workout?

I do mine an hour after dinner on weekdays, and whenever I feel like it on Saturday; rest on Sunday.

I have abs!!!! I can actually do the leg ups from Level 2 while holding the weights and not screaming in pain. I haven't lost a lot of weight but I saw obliques in the mirror today.:bigsmile:

30 Day Shred - Final Stats!

So yesterday I finished the 30 Day Shred (whoo! yay me! :drinker: lol) and here's my final stats from yesterday compared to the first day I took measurements back on August 26th)

legs: 23.5 to 20.5 (3 inches down)

bust: 39 to 35 (5 inches - boo! :sad: )

arms: 13.5 to 12 (1.5 inches down)

hips: 38.5 to 35.5 (3 inches down)

waist: 36.5 to 31.5 (5 inches down)

weight: 158 to 150 (8lbs down)

it is such a great workout and i've been recommending it to all my coworkers!! I LOVE IT (but Jillian does kick your *kitten*!)

Pssst...39 - 35 = 4

30 Day Shred - Final Stats!

So yesterday I finished the 30 Day Shred (whoo! yay me! :drinker: lol) and here's my final stats from yesterday compared to the first day I took measurements back on August 26th)

legs: 23.5 to 20.5 (3 inches down)

bust: 39 to 35 (5 inches - boo! :sad: )

arms: 13.5 to 12 (1.5 inches down)

hips: 38.5 to 35.5 (3 inches down)

waist: 36.5 to 31.5 (5 inches down)

weight: 158 to 150 (8lbs down)

it is such a great workout and i've been recommending it to all my coworkers!! I LOVE IT (but Jillian does kick your *kitten*!)

You will have to post some before and after pics, those are great results.

Oh Em Gee, y'all. The finish line is in sight! 28 minutes today, 28 minutes tomorrow, and then I can finally say that I honored my commitment to the 30 Day Shred. This is maybe the third or fourth time I've started it, but it will be the first time I ever finished it! I think the best part is that even though I don't feel like I look different, I do FEEL different. My habits have changed. I drink way more water than I ever did before, I don't think about food all the time, I am not tempted to hit up drive throughs, if there's something I want that isn't a stellar idea, I make it at home full of substitutions. I don't skip my workouts or make excuses as to why I shouldn't/don't need to do them or how I can do them later. When I put on my "skinny" jeans today they were loose, and I thought, "Well, they've fit well in the past, but you always ended up going back to sitting on the couch and eating crap until they were too tight before..." but I knew that this time was different. This time it's for good--not a temporary thing until I feel better about myself, because I already do (in some ways--someways, I still hate the way I look). I've made a real change and I can't guarantee it will be permanent, but I am committed to doing everything I can to make it that way!

ETA: I do plan on making up my rest days next week, so I'll do three days of level 1, two days of level 2, and one day of level 3 and then I will be completely finished and ready to post my final results.

Oh Em Gee, y'all. The finish line is in sight! 28 minutes today, 28 minutes tomorrow, and then I can finally say that I honored my commitment to the 30 Day Shred. This is maybe the third or fourth time I've started it, but it will be the first time I ever finished it! I think the best part is that even though I don't feel like I look different, I do FEEL different. My habits have changed. I drink way more water than I ever did before, I don't think about food all the time, I am not tempted to hit up drive throughs, if there's something I want that isn't a stellar idea, I make it at home full of substitutions. I don't skip my workouts or make excuses as to why I shouldn't/don't need to do them or how I can do them later. When I put on my "skinny" jeans today they were loose, and I thought, "Well, they've fit well in the past, but you always ended up going back to sitting on the couch and eating crap until they were too tight before..." but I knew that this time was different. This time it's for good--not a temporary thing until I feel better about myself, because I already do (in some ways--someways, I still hate the way I look). I've made a real change and I can't guarantee it will be permanent, but I am committed to doing everything I can to make it that way!

ETA: I do plan on making up my rest days next week, so I'll do three days of level 1, two days of level 2, and one day of level 3 and then I will be completely finished and ready to post my final results.

Great job! It really does feel great to do something that isn't running to the scale everyday but that makes your mirror your friend.

I started the 30 day shred a few weeks ago.....started out using my Zumba toning sticks, then bought me some 3 lb weights and just last night, I started using the 5 lb weights (for everything but those side lunge things with the arm raises, sticking with the 3's for now) I am still on level 1 and do it 4 times per week with a couple of classes at the gym twice a week and I take one whole day off per week. I don't have alot of weight to lose but I have a lot of muscle building and belly fat burning to go. I plan on moving on to level 2 by the end of the week.

So this will take me a little longer than 30 days but I will get there

Good luck to everyone else doing this too!!

I've decided to do 30 ds a second time after my holiday. On day 3 of level 1 and definitely finding the cardio easier this time round but I still find some of the strength moves very tough!!

I got pretty good results the first time, I'm hoping to match it this time!!

I have successfully completed my September 30 Day Shred Challenge! It took me 36 days because I took rest days (recommended). Here are my final results as of this morning:

starting stats:
SW: 125.8 lbs
GW: N/A
waist: 30"
hips: 35.5"
arms: both 11"
thighs: both 20.5"
chest: 38.5"

current stats:
CW: 120.4 lbs
GW: N/A
waist: 27"
hips: 34"
arms: both 10"
thighs: both 19"
chest: 34.5"

Loss
5.4 lbs
waist: 3"
Hips: 1.5"
arms: 1" off both 2" total
tighs: 1.5" off both 3" total
chest: 4"
(Plus 2.5 off my belly, stats which I never posted)
Total of 16" lost.

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I have successfully completed my September 30 Day Shred Challenge! It took me 36 days because I took rest days (recommended). Here are my final results as of this morning:

starting stats:
SW: 125.8 lbs
GW: N/A
waist: 30"
hips: 35.5"
arms: both 11"
thighs: both 20.5"
chest: 38.5"

current stats:
CW: 120.4 lbs
GW: N/A
waist: 27"
hips: 34"
arms: both 10"
thighs: both 19"
chest: 34.5"

Loss
5.4 lbs
waist: 3"
Hips: 1.5"
arms: 1" off both 2" total
tighs: 1.5" off both 3" total
chest: 4"
(Plus 2.5 off my belly, stats which I never posted)
Total of 16" lost.

Edit: I just signed up for photobucket.
Back (close up):


Back:


Side:


Front:

OMG you can see a TOTAL difference in your stomach!!! and your butt (lol) and your back....and your shoulders and thighs!! AMAZING!!! well done! (and btw, love your tattoo!)

Thanks, guys. Yes, I am quite pleased with these results. I'm not where I want to be yet, would like to add more tone and definition, but I'm in a better place than I was and I am ready now to move on and get even stronger and even more fit! All the same, I can't help but look at the difference and grin.

I've just finished the 30 day shred today (thank God!) and I've lost 17 pounds. It's intense and you'll probably be yelling at Jillian 5 minutes in, but it's worth it!

Hi. I posted this in the Group thread but it doesnt get a lot of traffic


Hi,
Finally completed 30DS. It took longer than the 30 days as I took one (sometimes two) days off per level. Total weight loss was 6lbs and I lost 5 inches all over. Arms and boobs didnt change much though! I'm happy that I stuck with the programme and I cant wait to try Ripped in 30!

Day 1 Measurements
Weight: 172lb
Waist :31.5"
Hips : 44.5"
L Thigh :26"
R Thigh :26"
L arm :12"
R arm :12"
Chest: 34.5


Day 10 Measurements
Weight: 171lb
Waist :31"
Hips : 44"
L Thigh :25.5"
R Thigh :25.5"
L arm :11.8"
R arm :11.8"
Chest: 34.0


Day 30 Measurements
Weight: 166lb
Waist :30.5"
Hips : 43"
L Thigh :24.5"
R Thigh :24.5"
L arm :11.5"
R arm :11.5"
Chest: 34.0

I have several of her DVD's so I am in....