Jillian M. 30 Day Shred -Before & After's

Does anyone know what weights work best for the 30DS? I saw a little clip of Jillian, and I noticed that she was using what looked like 2 lb weights. I have 5 lb weights at home and I'm wondering if that will that be too difficult. Should I go out and buy smaller weights, or do you think 5 lbs would work?

I wouldn't use 5lbs - I did and hurt myself! Too heavy/!

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That is just absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are really working hard!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!

http://images.agoramedia.com/jillianmichaels/cms/jillian-michaels-ripped-in-30-meal-plan-v.pdf

for some reason Jillian refers to a meal plan on level 3 which is weird..lol
but the above link is the meal plan she is talking about.

I just completed day 6, level 1. Today was my weigh in..I am down 2lbs. I am on 1200 cals a day, plus I when I track this as 20 minutes of circuit training, I get 212 back. The first series of cardio is the hardest for me. The push ups, jumping jacks and jumprope are a tough combination.. I use 2lb weights, but am going to start using a little heavier for some moves. I also watch it on youtube. Day 2,3 and 4 my legs were really sore. But, day 5 they were much better. I didn't do measurements. I already feel like I have less jiggle in my legs during the exercises. GOOD LUCK!

I just completed day six level one today, also. It was my weigh in, as well, however I changed scales (the old one was way off, so it didn't actually reflect the .04 I lost, but that's ok. I have lost an inch and a half in my waist to date.

My internet went down for a bit and killed the stream, so I kept at the row move with the weights until it came back, and logged 29 minutes of general circuit training, based on the clock, though I usually only log 20, but the extra time was nice today.

I started with one and a half pound weights and that was too easy, so moved up to 2 pound weights on day two. That still wasn't doing it. It was when I moved up to three pound weights when I noticed the difference. For the most part, they are too light as well, so I am going to use 5 pound for all but the last strength, when you straight arm the weights to eye-level (that kills me).

I, too, am still having issues with push ups...I have to modify with knees on the ground, and this frustrates me to NO end.

I had my husband and son take pics on day 1 and will have them do another set on day 7, and will post those to my profile after they are taken and I can put them together side by side, and will go weekly after that.

I'm also training for a 5K mud race in April, and have been trying to do the Couch to 5K program, but the ice sidelined me this week, so I am starting over tomorrow.

I did my second day of level 1. Trying to stick with it this time, I've stopped and started several times over the last year or so.

I did my second day of level 1. Trying to stick with it this time, I've stopped and started several times over the last year or so.

You can totally do this!!!!!

When I reply to certain posts why doesn't it ever show up?

She says you can do it for 30 without a break but is up to you. I think she says 20 minutes because the first 3 min of the video is her talking and the last 5 is a cool down.

i started the 30 day shred yesterday and its all available on youtube. you do level 1 for 10 days. level 2 for 10 days and level 3 for 10 days.
check this http://www.youtube.com/user/BeFit link they have the 30 day shred plus lo ads of other videos which are free. hope it helps

Thanks! I didn't realize these were on youtube!

Finished level 1 day 6 today & I'm seeing no results
If anything I feel bigger. Is it too early to see anything?

Does anyone know what weights work best for the 30DS? I saw a little clip of Jillian, and I noticed that she was using what looked like 2 lb weights. I have 5 lb weights at home and I'm wondering if that will that be too difficult. Should I go out and buy smaller weights, or do you think 5 lbs would work?

I wouldn't use 5lbs - I did and hurt myself! Too heavy/!

it just depends how fit you are before starting.. i've done 30DS before, did a month and a half of insanity, and have been working out on my own, so i am using 5lb weights.. its difficult but i love it.

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WOW! May I ask how you got those results?

Hi,
Someone asked me the same question and literally it is all down to Jillian, I mainly did the beginner's exercises as I found the more advanced moves abit too much for me even at this stage in the game. Because of my weight I mainly survived on 1600 calories a day. I did have a few bad days where I had treats and didn't even count calories. So it is possible. Oh and I have only been the gym like 3 times and that was to do treadmill. No weights other than using tins instead of weights for the dvd hope that helped.

WOWOWOWOW!!!!! This is EXACTLY what I'm hoping to get out of 30DS! You look awesome. About to go do day 3 now, since I think my late lunch is digested enough!! You look amazing!

Hey! Thanks for that link. Much appreciated.

Finished level 1 day 6 today & I'm seeing no results
If anything I feel bigger. Is it too early to see anything?

I gained 4 lbs at some point during the first 10 days, and was up 1.4 lbs when I started level 2 on day 11. However, I had lost an inch. On Day 15, yesterday actually, I was down .4 lbs, and 2 more inches. Today, Day 16, I'm down a full pound from when I started.

Give it time!