starting the 30 day shred

New to all this. I am wanting to get started on the 30 day shred, how do i start? I have 10 lbs of post baby weight to lose and I am still breastfeeding so hoping my body isn't holding on to the last 10lbs for the babys milk.

Day 7 of level 1 complete. I'm also on day 3 of Butt Bible level 1, and doing a 2.5 mile walk uphill/downhill each day. Definitely feeling like I have more endurance for this now, even though I still curse my way through a couple of parts. I think it helps tremendously to get through the first few days & finally realized that you are capable of pulling through the hard parts.

I am, however, feeling a bit of it in the knees, so I got myself a calcium supplement today & will be getting a joint supplement as well. I'm planning to attempt to incorporate half of a Richard Simmons video each day as well, as I just don't have time to squeeze in the whole routine with all of the other workout routines.

Thanks for being such a great source of support ladies!

How would you log the 30 day shred into mfp?

Ok, I'm kinda bummed. I finished level 1 yesterday and I was really pumped to compare measurements. I was really careful noting my beginning measurements. I'm barely down an inch total. I wasn't expecting to lose weight at first (and didn't) so that didn't bother me so much. I made myself go ahead and do the first day of level 2. It wasn't as hard as I expected from other posts - of course I did the modified versions with extra modification on the one where you stand on one leg.

I did all 10 days of the first level straight through. Should I do shred, shred, rest instead?

Yesterday was level 2 day 1 for me. I havent really lost much weight, guess I needed to build some muscles but the scale is finally starting to move down a little more now. Anyway, was kinda disappointed didnt have any change in my arms or thighs. My upper and lower waist were both down 2" and my hips down 1". Level 2, I kinda like it better than level 1. Not a big fan on the double jump rope. Onward and upward (well hopefully the scale moves downward!!)

I plan to start that today. I found the videos on youtube last week. Hoping to tone up.

I did level 1, day 8 today. Today was a bit rougher than I was expecting, but I've also been doing the Butt Bible for 4 days now, a 2.5 mile walk & just added in Richard Simmons Sweating to the Oldies last night. I also decided to do butt lifts & chest flies through all the commercials while watching 666 Park Ave. last night, and I think perhaps it was a bit too much as this morning I could barely get through the pushups and arm raises.

Pushed through it this morning, but there was a lot of cursing & I was definitely wiped when it was over. Onward & upward...

Day 2 of Level 1.. I don't like jump rope or jumpin jacks..:sad: .. hopefully I'll be able to do them right by the time 10 days is up.

Has anyone just tried doing the weights portion of the video? The cardio part kills my knees, ankles and boobs! I don't like all the jumping up and down. I usually do 2 hours of cardio in the gym and have thought about adding this into my routine just so I can tone up my legs and arms. Thoughts?

I'm on day 3, and already I feel fitter and my stamina is increasing. I really like it so far because the intervals are short enough that I don't get bored. It's definitely a challenge but it's doable . I'm excited to keep going with it and see my results. I'm also thinking about combining this with some zumba workouts as well.

Hi there, I wouldn't mind starting to do this 30 day shred but what do I have to do exactly?

Just get your hands on the dvd & a set of hand weights & join in.

You can try checking your local library as well. That's how I discovered this routine & I liked it enough to buy it on Amazon, along with 2 other Jillian Michaels workouts.

I'm only on level 1 currently, but the focus is on circuit training and each exercise in the dvd typically lasts only 30 seconds at a time, which I find to be very helpful. The circuits repeat through cardio, strength & abs, and include jumping jacks, jump ropes, pushups, squats with arm raises, variations of sit-ups, etc. (for the first level). First level is also about 20 minutes (not sure if the other levels increase in length or not.

Just did level 3, day 1 today. I'm quite fond of Jillian and never understood the haters who claim to yell at her, but I must admit I did it today. I haven't used some of that vocabulary since high school. I actually shocked myself. After the workout ended, before the stretching, I paused the DVD and sort of kneeled there in shock, and I distinctly remember repeating to myself, "What just happened to me, what just happened to me." All else is a blur, though.

Ha ha, anyway the cool thing is I felt similar after the start of levels 1 and 2, and was so proud after a couple days of each of those, when I could manage them with a bit more class, and I'm confident it will happen this time, too.

And to people in levels 1 and 2: don't give up! You will be STUNNED what your body will be able to accomplish after just a few short weeks! If you had told me after I finished level 1, day 1 that I would soon be doing jumping jacks WHILE SWINGING HAND WEIGHTS ABOVE MY HEAD, or doing those ridiculous planks, I would have laughed you out of my apartment.

Did day 6 of level 2 today, and I have to admit that I have changed the format, I moved the last ab session and first ab session around. I love the last plank move but I just can not do it at 19 minutes into it. I am sure Jillian would be pissed but I am so happy that I got through the entire workout today with only one catch my breath moment. I actually have sweat dripping off my head when I am done, it feels amazing.
I did level 1 until I could do most of the moves as good as Natalie took me 13 times in 17 days. So I am going to do 10 times in 15 days of level 2 (going to hope to be as good as Natalie next round) which would put me at Saturday start for day 3 and I will have 9 times done in 13 days of level 3 before my final biggest loser weigh in 11/16!

P.S. I am already down a pants size, and a bra snap! My arms are super toned too! (I didn't take measurements)

Just did level 3, day 1 today. I'm quite fond of Jillian and never understood the haters who claim to yell at her, but I must admit I did it today. I haven't used some of that vocabulary since high school. I actually shocked myself. After the workout ended, before the stretching, I paused the DVD and sort of kneeled there in shock, and I distinctly remember repeating to myself, "What just happened to me, what just happened to me." All else is a blur, though.

Ha ha, anyway the cool thing is I felt similar after the start of levels 1 and 2, and was so proud after a couple days of each of those, when I could manage them with a bit more class, and I'm confident it will happen this time, too.

And to people in levels 1 and 2: don't give up! You will be STUNNED what your body will be able to accomplish after just a few short weeks! If you had told me after I finished level 1, day 1 that I would soon be doing jumping jacks WHILE SWINGING HAND WEIGHTS ABOVE MY HEAD, or doing those ridiculous planks, I would have laughed you out of my apartment.

This cracked me up!!!!!!!! I too was throwing words at Jillian during this level, when in previous levels I have held back!