starting the 30 day shred

hello... everyone I really need some support... I will post a picture this evening... my problem is consistency... I will eat right for 2-3 days and even work out... but then I stop... it's like a yoyo up and down... my weight is between 175-180 lbs and I am 50 years old... can somebody please share with me some tips for this rollercoaster ride I've been on... I would like to lose 50 lbs because I am only 5'2"...

I can tell you what has been working for me, and I've previously been like you in that I only keep things up short term.

For staying motivated, I've got no tips other than to force yourself to do it right when you hop out of bed. That way you don't give yourself time to start building excuses in your head, and you know you've only got to do it for 20 minutes & then you're free for the rest of the day. It's still a drudge getting through the 20 minutes, but once you do it for a few days it's easier to pull yourself through, because you remember how good you felt the days before after you finished it.

& as for diet, my best way of staying on top of a healthy diet is the easiest rule I can think of. Don't bring into the house things you don't want yourself eating. It's as simple as that. I have much more willpower when shopping to say no to foods than I have when I'm sitting at home, twiddling my thumbs, pondering all the deliciously sinful foods I want to cram in my mouth. If those foods aren't there, I have to work with what I have, and if what I have is good food, I can only make healthy choices. That's not to say I don't occasionally make some cookies or muffins or *gasp*, a cake, but it's still made pretty healthy, with less sugar & oil & better ingredients. & since I have to go through the effort of making it, I often talk myself out of the treat from sheer laziness.

Day 3 level 1 for me. Had the weekend off doing the DVD but back on it again this morning

3 days left until my adventure with the shred is complete :happy:

Level 2 again today. I've lost count of how many days. 7? 8? Yesterday was a rest day.

I could tell today that I wasn't really pushing myself. I was "phoning it in" as my friend Jillian-the-Barbarian-Michaels would say. And sure enough, when I checked my HRM for the calories burned, I was almost 25% down from my usual burn when I do the Shred.

But I figure 75% of a workout is better than no workout at all.

Oh and... my husband caught me talking to my bicep this morning. :blushing: I had flexed and was saying, "Well! Hello there, you pretty thing." It was kinda funny.

I went back to level 1, so today is day 2. I feel like my form is better than it was in the beginning, and the cardio is easier. I think I'll stay on level 1 this week, start level 2 again next week. I am down an inch on my waist and hips, and half an inch on my thighs, but I am still just absolute JELLO and out of shape.

I am anxious to hear how everyone is doing towards the end. Any before and after pictures yet? Sounds like a lot of you are feeling stronger with more energy, I'm just not there yet. I think I wasn't ready for level 2.

Level 1 Day 7... It is gettin better.. still don't like jumpin jacks... but dealin with them.. lol

Thank you warsenic

wouldn't know what the 30 Day Shred was without reading your post. Thanks Going to start tonight


" Thu 10/11/12 10:56 PMYou can find 30 Day Shred on Youtube for free on the channel called BeFit. "

How is everyone elses knees doing? I ended up buying myself some vegan joint supplements because I was starting to feel it in my knees (level 2 especially). Do others already take these or are most not having much issue?

How is everyone elses knees doing? I ended up buying myself some vegan joint supplements because I was starting to feel it in my knees (level 2 especially). Do others already take these or are most not having much issue?

I thought it was just me, because I am so heavy! My knees have gone from being mildly sore during the workout (in Level 1) to being consistently sore after a week on Level 2. And my right knee especially is popping a lot.

Hmmm... I guess it isn't just because I am so overweight.

I need to start this again- attempt number 3! But for anyone with bad backs/knees, I just wanted to give a warning to go slow and modify if needed (jumping jacks! Side lunges! Ouch!). I am determined to go about this without the all or nothing approach this time, so that I'll finish it. I can always up the weight and the depth of the lunges the second time around! Good luck to all- ill be watching for updates!

L1D6 tonight, did pretty well. this was the first time i did the workout in the evening and found that i did get a little tired in circuit 3 but i did not get light headed like i did last week when i was doing the workout in the am.

im only using 3lb weights, i was planning to go to 5lb on day 6, but i was having some pain in my right shoulder over the weekend so i will stick with the 3 lb for now.

I HATE PUSHUPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :noway:

I just ordered 30DS and am looking forward to it. My knees are pretty messed up, so I'm a little worried about that, but I can always improvise if need be.

So what is the 30 days shred? I keep seeing posts but don't know what it is.

It's a workout DVD by Jillian Michaels. Focuses on circuits of abs, cardio & strength, in 3 different levels.

Hey ppl, havent updated in a while!! so had sat & sun off and started up again on Mon, so am currently level 1, day 8.... 2 more days and then weekend off & then start level 2 monday morning!!! Not so sure about what to expect considering what i've been reading on here! everyone saying they hate level 2, and prefer level 3!! haha. It'll all be worth it in the end im sure!

Glad the aching has subsided for now, but i know it will return with a vengeance next week!! Day 2 absolutely killed my leg muscles, and day 3 the aching had calmed, and then for rest of week it was standard... then Sat i woke up with a really bad knee, so good job i had the weekend 'off', dosed up on ibuprofen and was right as reign come Monday morning!!

I would do the 30 day consecutively but at moment i'm seeing what effect it has on my body alongside doing Weight Watchers! so am doing 5 days, 2 days off, 5 days, 2 days off, level up... repeat, level up repeat etc... so 30 days spread over 6 weeks... didnt take a photo or measurements beforehand but have been doing WW long enough to know when my bodies altering!!

Keep up the good work everyone - and anyone, feel free to add me if want some extra support xx

I'm new to working out first thing first. What's the 30 day shred? Where can I find it? And is it good for beginners?

It's great for beginners! You can get it at Walmart for abou $10.00 :-)