Anyone have results from Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred?

benandme
benandme Posts: 15
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm on day 4 of the shred. I'm less sore today then I was on days 1 and 2. My endurance is building, but I fear I'm not going to lose inches or weight. I haven't budged on the scale or measuring tape in 3 months, and I'm hope the shred changes that. Have any of you had success on the shred? What were your results? Any comments?
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  • emchip1983
    emchip1983 Posts: 80
    Hi ive just started this to, im hoping for results also. best of luck x
  • robinr515
    robinr515 Posts: 28
    I lost 14 pounds and 14.5" overall doing the shred 5 days a week (it took 6 weeks start to finish).
  • Stefanny91
    Stefanny91 Posts: 223 Member
    I've done it once before ( I started it again im on day 3) and it really dos help you lose inches, I lost about 7.5lbs when i did it last but 2-3 inches off pretty much everything! Keep it up it is worth it xx
  • lili89
    lili89 Posts: 78 Member
    I finished the shred just before Christmas, i lost about 7lb and toned up a lot , didn't measure unfortunately, i wish i had! My advise would be don't just go by the scale,measure as well :)
  • BlueLadyBug22
    BlueLadyBug22 Posts: 156 Member
    I am on day 5, I feel stronger and I have much more endurance. I use to have to pause after a few jumping jacks and now I am going strong. I will update as I get further into it.
  • Hopeful_
    Hopeful_ Posts: 39 Member
    I found each level quite challenging the first maybe 3 or 4 times, but after that they get easier and by the end I wondered what I ever found hard about it at the start. I lost between 1- 1 & a half inches off my waist after just level 1 and a some of level 2. I lost a couple lbs aswell, but I'm pretty sure this was mainly due to eating less, and I'd say 30DS will help more with inch loss and toning, than it will with weight loss. But add it in as a workout, and with eating well, you'll lose weight!
  • gr14
    gr14 Posts: 19 Member
    the people who lost weight - did you do any other exercise or just 30DS? :)
  • asaunders1981
    asaunders1981 Posts: 22
    I'm on day 5 today. Haven't weighed or taped myself in about a year, too scared to, so I will only be able to tell if it is working by the way my clothes fit. But I have seen lots of success stories on here from people who have done it, and more often than not people are always really happy with their results, usually more so in terms of inches lost and tone gained rather than weight lost. Just search out 30 DS on here and the success stories/pics are there (if i knew how to post the link to bring you directly there I would...)
  • Miss_Z_87
    Miss_Z_87 Posts: 50
    Not sure about 30 day shred? Have you tried turbofire? Its fun and has lots of variety. I've only been doing it for a week and have lost 1.7kg so far. I did start doing a Jillian Michaels workout, but got bored. I've heard good things about turbofire and that people have seen awesome results. Turbofire >>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRGTuvoEgdA

    Anyhow, good luck on your weight loss journey :)
  • CloverCreeper
    CloverCreeper Posts: 178 Member
    L1D4. I've noticed that I look a bit more toned
    but it's too early to tell.
  • xxvogue
    xxvogue Posts: 172 Member
    I just started, so I'm hoping to hear good things from everyone. However, I've certainly seen success stories posted here!
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    I did it in the past (had to stop due to injury). I found I lost inches way more then I lost weight while doing it. I also have had a lot of friends say the same thing. So, don't be shocked if the scale doesn't move too much but remember to take your measurements!
  • LisaGirlfriend
    LisaGirlfriend Posts: 493 Member
    You might want to join the 30 Day Shred discussion area and post this there. That's where all the hard core shredders hang out! We also have a daily check in discussion topic which we all post in every day after our shred. I'm on Day 7 of Level 1... too soon to tell.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/134-30-day-shred-
  • ldwash405
    ldwash405 Posts: 23 Member
    I had good results from her 30 Day Shred and Burn Fat Boost Metabolism DVD's. I started at a weight of 189 and I went down to 162. I hit a plateu and stayed at 162 for awhile and I got discouraged. Eating got good and I didn't exercise as much so therefore I started gaining the weight back. The weight gain was my downfall, but Jillian Michael DVD's do work.
  • sam45890
    sam45890 Posts: 43 Member
    I did it last year, but not evefry day, I did it about 3 times per week and did each level about 10 times before moving up to the next, plus other cardio (zumba and swimming which i had been doing already). After 6 weeks doing it I suddenly got loads of people telling me I looked great. I don't know how much weight i lost but I definitely got more toned and got stronger arms, legs and abs. Good luck.
  • LisaGirlfriend
    LisaGirlfriend Posts: 493 Member
    make sure you're eating enough to keep up with it. It burns at least 150 calories for me using my Heart Rate Monitor and I'm in pretty good shape, so it will burn more if you're new to exercise. Make sure you're eating those cals back to sustain the muscle your body is needing.
  • gail4721
    gail4721 Posts: 75 Member
    my 25 yr old daughter has gotten great results. when she started she didnt think she could get thru it. Luckily for her she stuck it out and lost weight and inches. keep it up you WILL see results good luck with it
  • time4changexx
    time4changexx Posts: 103 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/time4changexx

    That is the link to my blog about my experiance including photos. I only lost 7lbs but 19inches. It was my only form of excersize and I ate like crap. I am now doing it again (on L1D5) while watching my food intake. I was 222lbs when I started. Its tough but doable and worth it. I would recommend it to anyone, feel free to add.
  • RobynC79
    RobynC79 Posts: 331 Member
    Have you seen this one?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/253907-the-ultimate-before-and-after-30-day-shred-thread

    There are about 4 continuations of this thread, I think, with many, many before/after reports. It's great motivation!
  • mscoco10
    mscoco10 Posts: 527 Member
    I'm going to measure tonight and I'm starting tomorrow. I so need tone up. I will continue get my regular cardio exercise 4 times a week.
  • benandme
    benandme Posts: 15
    Thanks all. Today is L1 Day 6 for me. I have noticed my endurance is better, but the jumping-jacks are still tough. I didn't measure on day 1, but will today.
  • sleibo87
    sleibo87 Posts: 403 Member
    I completed her body revolutions and had amazing results. Feel free to look at my photos. I live Jillian only thing I heard that wasn't gray was people getting bored with 30ds doing the same videos in a row, that's why I loved BR. Either way Jillian's great and if you stick to it you will see results!
  • carfamily08
    carfamily08 Posts: 179
    I did the entire Shred in November and into December last year. I took rest days so it took 39 days to do all 30 days (10 days on each level).

    I lost 10lbs (156 to 146), I started out with my size 10 jeans still a bit snug but was comfortably wearing a size 8 by the end. I also went from wearing a large top to a medium and dropped a band size on my bra as well. I lost several inches total (can't remember the exact number, but it was mostly in my torso area).

    I've moved on to Ripped in 30 and lost another 7lbs and another pants size since and am starting to fit into size small shirts.. Not to mention a huge change in my endurance, flexibility and strength. Her videos are AWESOME!
  • LauriePar
    LauriePar Posts: 257 Member
    I only lost a few pounds when I did the 30 day shred, but I lost 9 1/2 inches! I finished the workout before Christmas and I just bought Ripped in 30 that I am starting today.
  • Roamerrosebud
    Roamerrosebud Posts: 4
    I used the 30DS before and did lose some weight with it, but I was also doing other exercises including a Zumba class once a week and counting calories and watching what I was eating. I look at it this way....regardless of how much weight you lose on it, using it means you're exercising and if you watch what you eat at the same time...good things have to happen eventually. I understand being in a slump though, I also had 3 months where the scale never moved, that is hugely discouraging. Good luck to you.
  • RoadsterGirlie
    RoadsterGirlie Posts: 1,195 Member
    Yeah, I got really odd results from 30 day shred, and other JM videos.

    My stomach isn't as squishy, and my muscles seem to stick out.

    Weird.
  • L14nDv
    L14nDv Posts: 33 Member
    The 30DS and Ripped in 30 have helped me lose at least 6kg and my waist went from 30 inches to 26!! I am so tight and toned I love it. I have about 6 friends now doing it as they are so impressed with the results. If you type 30 day shred results into google you get literally hundreds of before and after pictures from people. Lots of people have been keeping diaries of progress on you tube etc. I found this all very interesting and motivating when I first started. I am so glad I took my measurements before I started!!
  • tutti777
    tutti777 Posts: 72
    Are there any good DVD's out for someone my age, 60, with limitations? I have chronic pain issues and just had surgery (arthroscopic) on both knees in the last 2 months. I don't want anything that could potentially hurt my body. I've been that route (over exercising) and never intend to do it again. I would like something that would help with toning, especially my flabby underarms. Thanks ladies...
  • L14nDv
    L14nDv Posts: 33 Member
    @ tutti777 Possibly have a look at the Jillian Michael's workouts on youtube and pick out the exercises you would feel comfortable doing. You can look up her workout by searching for "jillian michaels 30 day shred level 1" and you can have a look for things that will be useful. Obviously squats and things will be out for you as your knees are healing but you may find a few useful ones to help tone. She always gives an easier beginners version of each exercise. If you have a set of lightish hand weights ( or just use water bottles) you can do arm exercises. If I find any other good workouts I will give you the links
  • tutti777
    tutti777 Posts: 72
    [quoteThank you so much for the information. Yes, I have 3 lb. hand weights.
    @ tutti777 Possibly have a look at the Jillian Michael's workouts on youtube and pick out the exercises you would feel comfortable doing. You can look up her workout by searching for "jillian michaels 30 day shred level 1" and you can have a look for things that will be useful. Obviously squats and things will be out for you as your knees are healing but you may find a few useful ones to help tone. She always gives an easier beginners version of each exercise. If you have a set of lightish hand weights ( or just use water bottles) you can do arm exercises. If I find any other good workouts I will give you the links
    [/quote]

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