30 Day Shred, extra cardio?

Hi...I'm 53 and I finished day 7 of level 1 this morning. I've been a runner for many years, so I always hop on the treadmill for a run for 30 minutes, then I start the Shred DVD. I like doing the extra cardio each day. Even though I'm only on day 7, I am seeing results even though I gained 3 pounds the first week. I'll get back on the scale on Friday.

I am startng day 3 of level 3. I do extra cardio on at least 4 of the days as I go to my regular spin classes, zumba , and eliptical machine. I have lost inches and a couple of pounds. Keep at it.

When i did 30DS i incorporated it with running every other day, i found it helped a lot. be careful not to overdo it though

So glad you asked this! Im on Day 6 of Level 1 of the 30DS and I usually do about 30minutes on the elliptical following it...So far I feel like Ive gotten bigger if anything but judging by mfp reviews that seems to happen,, if anyones got any advice for this, let me know!

I am starting 30 day shred - level 1 tonight, how do I track this in my exercise area?

I just started the 30 day shred today and i tracked it as circuit training - general

since this is my first day starting the 30 day shred, can anyone answer this for me. I am using it via youtube, i have started with level one, is there a different workout for everyday for level one? or just the same workout each day? i want to make sure i am doing this correct.

I'm a 44 year old female,level one,day 9.I do leslie sansones 4 mile dvd and some extra weights.I've lost 3lbs and about an inch off my waist. I definatley felt the need for extra cardio.@crystalelizab-It was designed to do each level for 10 days but if you feel ready to move on sooner thats fine too.

It is totally normal to gain weight when you start working out for many reasons. I found this on Chalene Johnson's blog and it made me feel much better:

Probably the most common question I get when I release a new exercise program is, “Help! I’m gaining weight! Am I doing something wrong?” This is a common phenomenon with any new exercise program, Turbo Kick, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Hustle, you name it! It’s especially common (and temporary) with intense strength training programs like ChaLEAN Extreme or Tony Horton’s P90X.
The motivation to start a new exercise program is almost always to lose weight. However, what most personal trainers know and most at-home exercisers do not, is that a new exercise program often can cause an immediate (and temporary) increase on the scale. (Notice I didn’t say weight gain! I’ll explain.) This common increase in the scale is also the reason why perhaps millions of people start and then quickly quit their resolution to get fit.

The temporary weight gain explained:
When someone starts a new exercise program, they often experience muscle soreness. The more intense and “unfamiliar” the program, the more intense the muscle soreness. This soreness is most prevalent 24 to 48 hours after each workout. In the first few weeks of a new program, soreness is the body trying to
“protect and defend” the effected or targeted tissue. Exercise physiologists refer to this as delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS.
This type of soreness is thought to be caused by tissue breakdown or microscopic tears in muscle tissue. When this happens the body protects the tissue. The muscle becomes inflamed and slightly swollen with fluid retention. This temporary retention of fluid can result in a 3- to 4-pound weight gain within a few weeks of a new program. Keep in mind that muscle soreness is not necessarily a reflection of how hard you worked. In fact, some people feel no signs of muscle soreness, yet will experience the muscle protection mechanisms of water retention and slight swelling.
Most people are motivated enough to put up with this temporary muscle soreness. Yet, many, especially those who really need immediate weight loss to keep them motivated in those first couple of weeks become discouraged and quit!
When I worked with a group of 70 test participants during the development stages of ChaLEAN Extreme, this happened. Who was the most upset and discouraged? You guessed it… the women! I’m happy to report absolutely for every single woman (and man) in our group, the weight increase was temporary and never lasted more than 2 weeks before they started to see a major drop in the scale.

So, don't be worried. If you are seeing a difference and feeling a difference then it IS working. I LOVE 30 day shred. I am on day 3 and it is kicking my trash for the 10th time. Keep up the good work!

Hi! I'm on day 17 of the shred, and I also do.about 20-45 min of cardio before or after it (I find after works better, because it's so intense for me). I usually do Just Sweat on the Wii. In the first week I lost a little, but then gained the second week,.but this is my third week and now I'm down 4lbs and 3 inches total. I read that it's supposed to be dome with cardio.

Annafive,I do cardio five days a week.I've been doing walking/running intervals for the last three years and thats how I've lost most of my weight but have been forced inside this winter due to extreme cold here in the Northeast.I started using this to stay motivated over the winter and love how I'm feeling.

I am on Level 3, Day 2. I LOVE THE SHRED. I have gotten stronger, lost inches and a few pounds (before/after pics to come in 8 days).

I also do 30 min of cardio on the elliptical 6-7 days a week. I have taken a couple of rest days, and was waylaid for about 3 days because I was sick (after which I went back to level 1 for a few days to ease myself back in) so it's going to be more like the 40 Day Shred, but if you stick with it and as Jillian says, don't phone it in, you will see results - with or without the extra cardio.