30 Day Shred (May 15th - June 15th) Support Group

I just finished day 7 of level 1 and Jillian is right, it gets easier! I am going to move onto level 2 on Monday which will mean I spent 10 days on level 1 (Weekends I do other exercises, not shred). I was happy that today I kept up with Natalie on everything except for one set of the pushups. But I did do 1 set the "right" way!! I can tell I am getting results, I am just not sure how much. I forgot to measure when I started . But last week I saw a 2lb weight loss and I am hoping for the same this week when I weigh in on Friday.

Anyone out there who is hesitant of the Shred, don't be it is well worth your 20 minutes!

Day 7 complete thank the Lord!! LOL!! I was originally going to ramp it up and do all of level 2 today but then I woke up so tired and REALLY wanted to try to get some man pushups in before going on to level 2 so I started out with level 1 again today, did 2 circuits of level one and decided to finish off with the last circuit of level 2. I loved it because it really challenged me at the end and yet didn't make me keel over and stop LOL!!!!! Jillian was like, "OK, lets start off our last bit of cardio with a little something we call plank jacks!" I was like what in the heck is a plank jack!??????!! Oh I found out soon enough!! LOL They were fun and I kept up with the awesome Natalie the whole time so YAY!!! I think I may do the same tomorrow, or maybe do all of level one and a circuit of level 2?????

Ms_Natalie - I don't know that it is right or wrong but it only takes a few extra seconds to switch levels and get to a circuit - give it a try!! I loved it.

Oh and my favorite moment of level 2 - the very end of the cardio when Jillian says, "I want you to feel like you are going to die!!" Nice Jillian, REAL NICE!!! LOL I love it! Keep pushing guys and girls, we are going to OWN THIS!!!!!

OK, L1D5 is complete. I have struggled with the bicycle crunches at the end since I started doing this video, and I was surprised at how much easier they seemed today(not that they were EASY by any means). So, I know that I am definitely getting stronger, even if I can't actually SEE my progress. I will be starting Level 2 tomorrow and even though I know I am physically ready...I must admit that I am definitely intimated by this next level! I hope everyone is having a great day!!!

I had to take a day off from the Shred today. I was stuck at work til almost 6 and then I went to my office gym to do the elliptical for 45 minutes. I got home starving and last time I tried to do the Shred on too little food, it was a badd idea. I'll pick it up again tomorrow for Day 6 of Level 1. I'll hopefully be on Level 2 by the beginning of next week. Until then, Level 1 can continue to kick my butt... hehe

I feel so bad about myself today because I didn't do my workout! My fibromyalgia is hurting so bad though. Fibro Sucks!!!!! I really wanted to try and do it without missing but it just didn't work out for me today!:sad: :sad: :sad:

Forgot to post my starting stats:

current weight: 253 pounds
height: 5'6"
bust: 45"
waist: 39"
hips: 49"
thighs: 27"
calves: 17.5"
upper arms: 15"

Goal Weight: 145 pounds

I just did my measurements, since I do them around the 18th of every month. I'm only 5 days into the Shred so I should be able to compare the difference with when I'm done in about a month. Here they are

Waist: 36.5" (down 1")
Hips: 43" (down 1")
Thigh: 26" (down 1")
Calf: 17" (down 0.5")
Neck: 14.5" (down 0.5")

I'd call that decently successful for the month. My weight loss has been slower this month than in past months, only about 5 or 6 pounds that have been stubborn. I'm kicking up my exercise and trying to eat more protein so hopefully the next month I see more pounds and inches coming off.

Just did Day 2 of Level 1... DEAR LORD

ms jillian michaels, in the kindest and most loving way possible, i officially hate you

the siberian prisons you see in all of those action movies (namely tomb raider) don't put their inmates through that much hell. ok, so maybe that's an exaggeration but i will say that every muscle contraction results in a string of profanities that would make a sailor blush.

its the strength stuff that kills me. when she does those weird lung-y things with your booty sticking out, there is a serious concern for a sudden collapse. don't get me started on those pushups...

Hey Everyone!
I did the 30 day shred TWICE before and just started back yesterday! I LOVE Jillian Michaels and want to be just like her when I grow up LOL! You will get results from this workout! The pics in my weight loss ticker are thanks to this workout... 30 days changed my body and I did not even eat right... this time I am doing it all right and I hope to loose weight AND inches! Good luck and keep going!!!

Hey Everyone!
I did the 30 day shred TWICE before and just started back yesterday! I LOVE Jillian Michaels and want to be just like her when I grow up LOL! You will get results from this workout! The pics in my weight loss ticker are thanks to this workout... 30 days changed my body and I did not even eat right... this time I am doing it all right and I hope to loose weight AND inches! Good luck and keep going!!!

Wow!!! You are an inspiration! If you can survive Jillian--twice--and live to write about it...well, I'm your biggest fan! Good luck on your third time around and achieving your goals! Your pics are awesome...

i just completed day two level two last night and i can honestly say that THIS level is kickin my butt!!!!! but its so worth it...!!!!! =-)

i just completed day two level two last night and i can honestly say that THIS level is kickin my butt!!!!! but its so worth it...!!!!! =-)

I was reading your signature... Was that the feather nest inn? Haha Sorry so off topic. I'm hoping to start day 1 later but the little one is teething and pretty miserable. Crossing my fingers.

yup it was...it was REALLY nice. :-)

Just finished D1L1 a little late to the party. Not as bad as I feared (had nightmares about... Let's be honest) I only had to stop a few times cause my feet were killing me! sweat like a pig and feel a little out of it now... Time for some water, a snack, and a shower.

L2D1 is complete(Day 6 in all). Honestly, I thought I might die at some points, but when it was all over, I felt sooo good! It was definitely easier today than when I tried it months ago(before doing L1 on a regular basis). I'm already a little sore so tomorrow morning might not be very pretty!! Hope everyone is having a great day!!