30 day shred - anyone starting today?

135

Replies

  • SraArroz
    SraArroz Posts: 238
    I know when I was working out with my trainer, she had me doing different muscle groups on different days and never the same groups back-to-back, except the core muscles..... So it might be good to do it every other day if this works on all the major muscle groups each day...just a thought. I haven't actually started yet, but am looking forward to it.
  • sniffles
    sniffles Posts: 295
    I've decided to do it everyday...

    Hey, I know Jillian is from Biggest Loser BUT I have to believe she wouldn't reccomend a workout routine that would cause serious injury. Plus I just completed day two's workout and I feel BETTER for having done it.

    :) Tired now. Bedtime. Haha. Bye girls! See you tomorrow!
  • jessierichardson
    jessierichardson Posts: 16
    completed day 3! ouch...my legs hurt, but totally worth it :) how did everyone else do???
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I did Day 3 tonight and it seemed ok but I am not getting any stronger. Still suck at push ups and ab work, the rest seems manageable. Maybe I will consider alternating cardio days between shred days.
    Oh, and to an earlier question, I thought we do level 1 for 10 days, then level 2 for 10 days, then level 3 for 10 days. Is that right? I am doing level one on demand cable but I ordered the DVD.
  • milky2sugar
    milky2sugar Posts: 2 Member
    I have just started today! Day !1 my arms are killing me!

    can't wait for the next day! :smile:
  • chgraham
    chgraham Posts: 122
    I am going to start the 30 day Shred again on Monday....only made it to Day 5 last time. I have cried, cursed and wanted to punch Jillian, but at the end of the workout, I felt great (because I accomplished something). The only thing I found, I have to do extra stretching at the end of the video and then I don't feel it so much the next day.
  • sniffles
    sniffles Posts: 295
    For me Day 3 is done. Surprisingly I am less sore so far today but we'll see as the day goes on! Haha. I do NOT look forward to my run tonight (for once) but will push through!

    Also, my abs HATE this program. haha.
  • Elokyn
    Elokyn Posts: 448 Member
    Finished Day 2 level 1 Last night :) I'm so sore today, but it's worth it!!! I really feel like I can do it this time!!! To my workout tonight, all I have to say is BRING IT ON! :D
  • thendrick
    thendrick Posts: 102 Member
    Just finished Day 4 Level 1! With my 4 year old coaching me on! "Again, again, again - you can do it!!"
    Strangely, my calories burned is decreasing each day. My HR monitor only showed 189 calories burned today. It was 237 my first day. ???
    And the burn in my thighs is much better.
    I think I'll move up to Level 2 on Monday.
  • Ladeejulz
    Ladeejulz Posts: 56
    Hi ladies, sorry so late getting this info to you but it's been a very busy day. It's beautiful here in Windsor, Ontario, Canada today so my DH and I decided to do yard work and power wash the outside of the house and window. Spring cleaning is upon us here!! :-)

    Well, I felt better when I woke up this morning. I didn't feel as sore, but I did have to go to physiotherapy this morning. I asked my physiotherapist what her thoughts were on the DVD and this is what she advises.

    1) If you are a beginner or you have a previous injury, you should do the workout only every other day until you build strengh, approx. 2-3 weeks.

    2) Once you are stronger, feel free to do it every day.

    3) Move to the next level when you feel strong enough. Repeat steps 1 & 2 above if you need to for each level.

    I asked about giving your muscles a rest and she said that because it's only 20 minutes and it's a mix of cadio and "LIGHT" strenght training, it should be okay to do every day. However, if you feel pain rather than soreness, you should stop until the pain is gone because that could be a sign of an impending injury. If we were lifting heavy weights then we would have to give our bodies a chance to heal before stressing the muscles again.

    So, because I am a beginner and I have a previous injury, she has recommended that I do it every other day. I'm a little bummed out about that but I have worked hard to recover from my knee problems and I don't want to undo everything I have already done. I took the day off today so I will be doing it tomorrow morning after I go get weighed at the dietitian.

    On off days I will certainly ride my bike or do something else to keep it going. I really wish I could keep up with all of you. I will be a little further behind then you but I am still doing it.. Don't forget about me, I will still need encouragment.

    Let me know what you all think of this, I would like your feedback, and if anyone will be doing it every other day...:bigsmile:

    I will let you know how things go tomorrow!!

    Julie
  • Ladeejulz
    Ladeejulz Posts: 56
    BTW, I just wanted to say thanks again for all the support and I am really happy for all of you. You ladies are all tough and doing so well.

    Let's keep shredding!!!!!
  • thendrick
    thendrick Posts: 102 Member
    Ladee - that info makes a lot of sense! Thanks for checking it out.
    And for sure we'll be here to support you, no matter how many days you do it!
    Just keeping pushing play (every other day!)
  • hjenkins45
    hjenkins45 Posts: 2
    Hi another great video is Jillian Michaels Fat burn boost metabolism. It is oneof the best I've used. Good luck with 30day shred :O)
  • jessierichardson
    jessierichardson Posts: 16
    Day 4 complete! My muscles dont hurt as bad as they were a couple days ago, I guess I'm getting stronger and more used to the workouts, I still sweat like crazy and am out of breath the whole time haha, its working!
    Thanks for finding out that info for us! I am going to do it everyday because I'm scared if I miss a day I will fall of the wagon! I hope that isn't a concern for you! I know you can do it!!
    Check in tomorrow! Good luck everyone :tongue:
  • Ladeejulz
    Ladeejulz Posts: 56
    Day 4 complete! My muscles dont hurt as bad as they were a couple days ago, I guess I'm getting stronger and more used to the workouts, I still sweat like crazy and am out of breath the whole time haha, its working!
    Thanks for finding out that info for us! I am going to do it everyday because I'm scared if I miss a day I will fall of the wagon! I hope that isn't a concern for you! I know you can do it!!
    Check in tomorrow! Good luck everyone :tongue:

    It is a concern for me!! :noway: I woke up this morning feeling good but thinking OMG!! I have to do that darn DVD again. UGH!! But that's okay, I will do it and I will succeed because I want to!!

    I have to do it later in the day today because I get weighed in at the dietitian's this morning. Can't work out before weigh in because you won't get an accurate measurement. I will keep you posted.

    Good luck to everyone today!!

    Julie :heart:
  • squoozyq
    squoozyq Posts: 305
    Ladee...
    I"m on day 3 and I'm a hurtin' unit. My whole body is aching like crazy! How are we going to get through it????
  • KS1980
    KS1980 Posts: 40
    Would you recommend this work out for guys also? I am thinking about starting it Monday.
  • bailybubble
    bailybubble Posts: 8 Member
    I have this dvd but i don't do it every day - i have her other dvds so i swop and change - sometimes i do a nell mcandrew dvd instead or go for a walk - I have only been doing it for a couple of weeks but can see my muscles beginning to show. Still can barely do a press up thou !!
  • Elokyn
    Elokyn Posts: 448 Member
    Completed day 3 level 1!! My calves are on FIRE but I'm lovin it!! I'm stoked about this one ya'll!! I feel like I can really actually do this!!! :)
  • sniffles
    sniffles Posts: 295
    Would you recommend this work out for guys also? I am thinking about starting it Monday.

    What's good for the goose is good for the gander! Give it a shot!
  • Ladeejulz
    Ladeejulz Posts: 56
    Ladee...
    I"m on day 3 and I'm a hurtin' unit. My whole body is aching like crazy! How are we going to get through it????
    We are going to get through this one day at a time. If I can do so can you!!! No need for goals, just think of today, once today is over, it's over. Tomorrow you will think of only tomorrow. That is how we will get through this!!

    We can do it yes we can!!! Let's keep shredding!!!!


    KS1980, you can absolutely to this. It's not gender specific and it is a great total body workout in only 20 mins. But don't kid yourself, it's tough, very tough and you will hurt but it's all worth it!!!

    Elokyn, how awesome is that!!! I'm super happy that you feel that way because I do too today!! I am acutally looking forward to doing the workout tonight. I know i'm only allowed to do it every other day for now but it won't be long before I am with you everyday. Keep it up!!


    BTW :heart: I just weighed in today and I have lost 5 lbs. I am so pumped right now!!! Go shredders Go!!!!

    Have a great day everyone!!

    Julie:heart:
  • KS1980
    KS1980 Posts: 40
    Thanks Ladee. I am expecting a tough work out , my wife said Jillain doesn't play around. Thanks for the info and looking forward to kicking it off Monday. I'll keep you posted on results...
  • p1nkpr1ncess
    p1nkpr1ncess Posts: 254 Member
    Got my dvd today so thought there was no time like the present and did it as soon as I got in from work! So.....

    Level 1 Day 1 - I can report that it passed really quickly! I am used to exercise dvds and love to swap and change them around, I like how quick moving it was and that I wasn't stood around trying to "get the hang" of a move as they were all so simple to understand! :) And although it was only 20 mins my thighs are already feeling it! So it must be doing some good!

    Oh - and I am absolutely PANTS at push ups haha!!

    So lets bring on tomorrow! Going to the gym tomorrow too so will probably do the shread when I wake up! :) - If I can move! HA!
    -x-x-
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I did day 4 last night, it does go fast. I read this: http://health.msn.com/fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100138677
    I think it is a good explanation of many questions I have had, I hope others find it helpful. It is a little discouraging, or daunting, to realize how really difficult it is to lost weight! you have to burn 3,500 calories to lose one pound of fat! so I hope I get stronger, and I hope the belly fat goes away, but it is not going to happen in one week, burning 200 calories per day.
  • marwi
    marwi Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, just found this thread. It is my third day and I am feeling muscles I haven't felt in a long time. I am excited about doing this!!!! Hope everyone is doing great!!!
  • Ladeejulz
    Ladeejulz Posts: 56
    Just finished day 3!! Feeling pretty good but boy oh boy can she get under my skin with her "i don't give a s**t" attitude!!! Well i'm still alive and kicking. It is getting easier i find so maybe I will be able to do it every day sometime soon!!

    Hope you are all doing great!!

    |'ll report again tomorrow!!
  • l3uttel2flie
    l3uttel2flie Posts: 28
    I just started it yesterday! MAN did it kick my butt I just ran so far today... I need to do it this evening. I am glad I found this thread to motivate me. I am currently unable to do correct push ups and my knees are KILLING me from doing the sissy push up on the wood floor yesterday with NO mat....I really want to loose another 20lbs by bathing suit season..... I'm in.... :)
  • l3uttel2flie
    l3uttel2flie Posts: 28
    How are you guys logging this in your exercise log?
  • l3uttel2flie
    l3uttel2flie Posts: 28
    Due to a technical difficulty I'm going to have to postpone my workout for the evening which makes me a wee bit nervous because I'm normally pretty beat at the end of the work day. BUT if I can run after work I can do this! Right?

    Haha. I hope so!

    Good work everyone! Day two is upon us and soon to be behind us!

    I did my in the evening today (LEVEL 1 DAY 2) it was easier than doing it immediately following 30 minutes of running. I think I may stick to this on week days and then do back to back on weekends. I don't run on Wednesday mornings because I work downtown on Wednesday instead of 2 miles from home, I will do this video Wednesday nights for sure instead of taking the whole day off. Man my legs hurt today at work!!!!!! my arms and abs are burning now. Hoping after 2 more days my body won't be so whiny!
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I log it as 20 mins of circuit training.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories