30 day shred... oh boy

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  • love 30DS! will be doing round 2 soon! she makes you want to reach through the screen sometimes..but its worth it
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Just finished D25 today... you ladies (and gents) got this!

    I am hoping that I lose a couple of inches off my waist in the next week.. first time around I lost over 7" around my waist, I gained 2-3" back and have only lost 1" haha. Makes me wanna push harder.
  • Hi all! As I mentioned in my post yesterday... I picked up my polar ft4 hrm last night. Spent all day "calibrating" it to check its accuracy, and it's pretty good. Just did day three of level one, and according to the hrm I burned 235 calories. That is including the warm up and cool down. I am 5'2, 197 lbs, and completely out of shape.... Just to give you an idea of my stature vs calorie burn so you can try and figure out yours if you don't have a hrm. Hope someone finds this helpful!
  • finished level 1 day 6 today! it was much easier as far as i could tell. then only modifications i *purposefully* did was i had to take a break on the first set of jump ropes because they were KILLING my knees, and i skipped a few arm raises on the side lunges. cant wait to see how easy day 10 is. you all are making me nervous about level 2 though lol

    I already know that I will be doing level one for longer than 10 days. I want to be comfortable doing all the moves at the "advanced stage" before I move on rather than hating myself jumping to level two and feeling like giving up. I may be ready by day 10, but if not there is no shame in staying behind a few more days... :)
  • friendtotortoise
    friendtotortoise Posts: 18 Member
    Yay you! And congrats on your engagement. I finished my day 2 a few hours ago. - My muscles definitely got that shakey jello feeling the first day. Today, it didn't seem as interminably long as it did yesterday for some reason. I'm glad I did day 2 today even though my muscles were sore because moving through it has made them not feel quite as sore.
  • gettingfit65
    gettingfit65 Posts: 349 Member
    I'm on Day 5 Level 3..It's awesome..I swear level 3 is easier than level 2..I couldn't stand level 2! But my abs are becoming visible,I feel so much better..and not to mention stronger.I got this far with 3 lb weights..I'm thinking about going round 2 with it ..with 5lb weights.What do you guys recommend? Re-do it? Does she have another great DVD?

    Lots of people move on to Ripped in 30. She has a lot of DVDs out there, Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism is good. She also has 6 week 6 pack people talk about.
  • gettingfit65
    gettingfit65 Posts: 349 Member
    I've done level one every other day for a few days now (trying to work my way up to doing it every day) but I'm concerned because my knees get very sore after each time. Any suggestions?

    If your knees are sore I would take a rest day between or modify so you have less impact. Walk in place, etc. I also throw some ice cubes in bags and put on my knees if they get feeling warm. Feels wonderful!!!!!!!!!
  • dtban
    dtban Posts: 111 Member
    I am going to start this tonight i can't wait!!
  • Jday71
    Jday71 Posts: 39
    Just finished day 20, on to level 3 tomorrow. I wish i would have taken measurements, but i can totally tell the inches i have lost!!!
  • gettingfit65
    gettingfit65 Posts: 349 Member
    Just finished day 20, on to level 3 tomorrow. I wish i would have taken measurements, but i can totally tell the inches i have lost!!!

    Way to go!!! Exciting..you can see the end.
  • RobinC37
    RobinC37 Posts: 242 Member
    Just finished 1.2 of 30DS. I wasn't super sore this morning, just in my pecs. I know tomorrow I will feel it more. Gotta keep pushing though. It takes extreme work to get extreme results :)
  • derfregal
    derfregal Posts: 32 Member
    My wife and I have done it a few times. We usually do the first week for two weeks because the first 2 days have a rest day in between due to our legs and abs hurt so bad. after the first days your muscles will be more used to it and then we do it atleast 5 days a week with 3 or 4 days in a row with no off days!
  • ChunkyMonkey207
    ChunkyMonkey207 Posts: 96 Member
    I'm on Day 5 Level 3..It's awesome..I swear level 3 is easier than level 2..I couldn't stand level 2! But my abs are becoming visible,I feel so much better..and not to mention stronger.I got this far with 3 lb weights..I'm thinking about going round 2 with it ..with 5lb weights.What do you guys recommend? Re-do it? Does she have another great DVD?

    Lots of people move on to Ripped in 30. She has a lot of DVDs out there, Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism is good. She also has 6 week 6 pack people talk about.
  • ChunkyMonkey207
    ChunkyMonkey207 Posts: 96 Member
    Thanks!!! I will check those out :)
  • jbug5j
    jbug5j Posts: 277 Member
    i hate to do this but i have been fighting off something and im taking a break until i at least finish my antibiotics, 7 more days. good luck everyone and keep at it and you WILL see me back again :)
  • Jbug5j: I'm sure your body is thanking you! It will need the rest to help fight off your illness! I wish you a speedy recovery!
  • powlist
    powlist Posts: 23 Member
    I'm on Day 7, level 2, but my shins are killing me. The moves are getting easier, just have trouble with the plank/push ups. I only did a little yoga today because my shins hurt so bad. I've never had shin splints, not sure if that is it or not.
  • jbug5j
    jbug5j Posts: 277 Member
    Jbug5j: I'm sure your body is thanking you! It will need the rest to help fight off your illness! I wish you a speedy recovery!
    thank you :)
  • gettingfit65
    gettingfit65 Posts: 349 Member
    Level 2 Day 1 done. Down 2 lbs and 4-1/2 inches...
  • SchizJophrenic
    SchizJophrenic Posts: 55 Member
    Level 1 day 5 completed today.
    Squats and lunges are getting deeper for me. YAY! (I have really bad flexibility, so it is awesome to see it is getting better). Still doing easy "female" push ups, but able to push more out.

    I sometimes do feel like I get a little bored, but have been pushing myself a lot more the last two days and it shows - THERE IS SWEAT DRIPPING FROM EVERY PART OF MY BODY!!
    Going to play my own music from now on. Although I do like to hear her say to push on sometimes.

    Anyone feel free to add me for support :D


    Starting measurements were:

    Weight: 92.4 kg
    Height: 172cm

    Chest: 101cm
    Waist: 92cm
    Abdomen: 97cm
    Buttocks: 107.5cm
    Distal Thigh: 57cm
    Calf : 40cm
    Bicep: 34cm
  • MGMum
    MGMum Posts: 29
    Level 2 Day 5 today. I used lower weights today on some of the exercises because my shoulder was bothering me all day yesterday.

    I find if I do it directly after waking up I get it in on a working day. I just don't feel like doing anything other than bed after a 12 hour shift! LOL

    How is everyone else doing?
  • GypsyNrs4Evr
    GypsyNrs4Evr Posts: 49 Member
    I find if I do it directly after waking up I get it in on a working day. I just don't feel like doing anything other than bed after a 12 hour shift! LOL

    I'm the same way.......getting up at 5am and doing this before work was a huge accomplishment for me in itself.

    I did Day 1 Level 2 this morning. I like it better than level 1 already!
  • gettingfit65
    gettingfit65 Posts: 349 Member
    level 2 day 2 done...
  • SchizJophrenic
    SchizJophrenic Posts: 55 Member
    Level 1 day 6 complete :D
  • gettingfit65
    gettingfit65 Posts: 349 Member
    Level 1 day 6 complete :D

    good job...your over the hump :smile:
  • gettingfit65
    gettingfit65 Posts: 349 Member
    L2 D3 done...
  • Does anyone take a day off? Im only on my first week but I was wondering if only doing it six days a week would set me back
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Does anyone take a day off? Im only on my first week but I was wondering if only doing it six days a week would set me back

    It won't set you back.
  • I just started level 3 today. I have to say I was a little disappointed with this level. In that I found that the cardio in it was no where near as intense as level 2. However it is still a great exercise regime, and I am pleased with my results so far.
    I have lost over 3 pounds, which works out at one pound a week. I did hope to lose a little more than this week by week. Maybe I should have tied in another one of jillians work outs to see more pounds drop off???
  • I totally agree with you on that one!!! Even on my last day of level 2 I still found it pretty hard