Anyone else doing 30 day shred or about to start?

I just started yesterday and put it in as calisthenics-moderate, vigorous on MFP.

I'm new here on MFP. I am on day 10 of my diet and I've lost 2.5 lbs. Its probably all water weight. I want to start working out. I found 30DS on youtube. If I start with that now, will I get scared off? I mean, is it too much too soon?

It really depends on your level of fitness. When I started my weightloss journey I couldn't even make it through the warm-up. So I l did other things like going for brisk walks and doing Leslie Sansone videos instead.

I'd say give it a try, you have nothing to lose (but weight). If it's too hard, don' be discouraged but go and do something else, you can always come back to it later on in your journey.

I'll be doing day 5 tomorrow, although I started on the 1st. I was sidelined with major shin splints, so I've decided not to do it every single day but instead rest in between. I find the work out to be just about right for me in terms of intensity, but the impact is a bit much. I may need to modify some of the exercises or substitute things for the parts that require jumping. I really like it though and plan to keep doing it on the days I don't go to the gym. I had been doing a lot of weight lifting though so I feel like I'm actually losing muscle in my upper body because I can' t use as heavy of weights. That's okay though because it will allow me to cycle my strength training a little bit for better overall gains in the end. I don't feel like it allows me to concentrate on my upper body as much as I would like. On level one I really have to push thru the last couple of lunges and bicycles but other than that I don't find it too challenging but rather just right.

Today I did a Leslie Sansone 2 mile walk and then did the Shred and being more warmed up really seemed to help my shins.

I'm new here on MFP. I am on day 10 of my diet and I've lost 2.5 lbs. Its probably all water weight. I want to start working out. I found 30DS on youtube. If I start with that now, will I get scared off? I mean, is it too much too soon?

I started off with the Couch to 5k, then started 30DS when I finished it. For me, there is no way I could have done 30DS without building up my endurance with C25k, but it depends on your level of fitness. If you can jog for 30 minutes, you should be able to do 30DS.

I just started this one today, it was difficult. I found there were a few exercises I just couldn't physically do (push ups, even on knees at the moment, and one of the abs movements, I just don't have the coordination for) I tried them though, and I'll keep trying until I get them.

That said, after the 20 mins, I didn't feel like I'd had enough of a workout so I went over to the gym and did weights and more cardio later in the evening. Maybe that's because I didn't get the full workout going, maybe it's because I'm on a crazy exercise high currently, I'm not sure. I'm wondering if I'll feel the pain tomorrow.

In any case, looking forward to seeing how I can improve, gotta love a challenge.

I just started this one today, it was difficult. I found there were a few exercises I just couldn't physically do (push ups, even on knees at the moment, and one of the abs movements, I just don't have the coordination for) I tried them though, and I'll keep trying until I get them.

That said, after the 20 mins, I didn't feel like I'd had enough of a workout so I went over to the gym and did weights and more cardio later in the evening. Maybe that's because I didn't get the full workout going, maybe it's because I'm on a crazy exercise high currently, I'm not sure. I'm wondering if I'll feel the pain tomorrow.

In any case, looking forward to seeing how I can improve, gotta love a challenge.

For your push-ups, start with leaning into the wall and then pushing your body away from it. It will get your muscles started and the angle will help you with leverage so that it isn't as hard to do. For the ab exercises, just work on tightening your abs and get as much off the floor as you can. Do the same things, just with smaller movements. I can't do the lunges for *kitten*, but I still try to tighten my glutes while I raise my hand weights in the air. Just do what you can.

If you don't do the strength training parts, then it *is* just 20 minutes of cardio, which for some people is just a warm-up.

Am going on holiday at the end of next week but i think I am gonna do this when i get back-

any of you still do the gym etc, I have a few classes at the gym I really dont want to stop going to

I am done with my first 10 days. Tomorrow starts level 2. Nervous but excited.

I'm on my second round, finished day 3 of level 1 today. I'm definitely feeling great afterwards. My endurance is so much better this time around and I almost feel like my weights are too light (except for the side lunge/shoulder raise, that kills!) for most of the strength parts. Can't wait to see what kind of progress I make this time around!

Ok, i couldnt wait till the end of level one to do my measurements LOL i have lost from everywhere!!! I love 2 inches just on the biggest part of my belly I LOVE 30 DS!!!!!!

Hey Congratsss U lost :flowerforyou:

I will try to start frm today yet again :laugh:
I started so many times but never completed the 30DS
Plz Pray fr me :bigsmile:

The 30 day shred is a relatively short exercise video (Jillian Michaels!) that combines strength, cardio and toning exercises in a circuit form. I did it for about 10 days then moved back out for school....now, I feel the weight gain from lack of exercise and poor eating!! I'm currently ~145 and 5'6" and aiming to be 125. The video is SOOO good though, it gives you results FAST! Plus, Jillian is an amazing motivator!

Here's a level 1 youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pc-NizMgg8

Good luck!!

Thanks, I'll give that a go with the push ups, I've been sort of trying to do them when I'm supposed to do them, but it just seems all wrong, and I certainly can't keep myself fully off the floor on the down motion... but trying yes, I'll give the wall thing a go tomorrow.

As for the abs, I'm doing all the exercises, but the cycling one I just can't get at the moment, so I'm doing it without the leg movement currently, hopefully that'll improve as I do it more often.

I have trouble with the cycling one too. Just do the best that you can and push yourself. I did much better on Day 4 than on Day 1, but even though it isn't the exact same, I can still feel it in my muscles.

You can do this, just keep at it!

I did it once before and LOVED IT. After reading all of your posted I decided to do it again. It is truly an excellent workout video and it is only 20 minutes, I lost a lot of inches and it boosted my weight lost progress. Because it has three different levels you do not have to stay on level 1 for the whole 10 days if it is too easy for, just move on. Good luck.... Keep up the good work.

I got up at 630 am this morning (not doing that part again) and did day four level one, I will say overall it is a little easier. I still find it hard and think I may stick with level one for this month. I bought some weights, the arm/weight part is easiest for me, I got 2 pound weights, think I need heavier. I am going to try and do some simple arm excercises in the evening, I downloaded an app that has 5, 10 and 15 minute workouts. I am still figuring timing of the day that works, I think late morning, followed by a brisk walk is my best bet.

If you aren't feeling your arm muscles burning tonight, then up the weight to 5 pounds. I also started at 2 pounds but didn't feel like it was enough. I used 5 pound weights on days 3 & 4, and I can really feel the difference. My arms were jelly last night and feeling a little better this morning. :bigsmile: