30 day shred nerves.

ashleey1000
ashleey1000 Posts: 256 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm starting the 30 day shred March 1 and I'm soo nervous. I'm not active at all and way outta shape plus way overweight as well so I don't think I'm gonna be able to do the workouts completely or even get through the workouts =(. I kno I should have more confidence in myself but I kno me.
Did anyone else have trouble when they started the program? I kno it gets easier but I'm soo out of shape. Should I start with something easier?
«1

Replies

  • 30ismyyear
    30ismyyear Posts: 145 Member
    I am so so so out of shape so my advice might mean nothing but....

    I say go for it!!!! If it's hard, do the best you can. Keep working at it and everyday it will get easier. I've seen so many great results from the shred on here and I might look into getting it myself!!

    YOU CAN DO IT!!!
  • soniabogonia
    soniabogonia Posts: 778 Member
    Start today. Don't wait til March 1st.

    30 DS is designed so that most people can do it. It has one model doing the moves with adaptations for beginners and the other model does the more advanced moves.

    Take a few breaks if you need to, and the 24 minutes will be over before you know it!
  • ashleey1000
    ashleey1000 Posts: 256 Member
    Even if I have trouble or don't do everything correctly I'm still getting a workout in so I should still see results hopefully.
  • Cherylllyn
    Cherylllyn Posts: 114 Member
    I know how you feel. I'm overweight and out of shape, but I have tried 30 shred, and I struggled at first but it got easier.
  • dangerousdumpling
    dangerousdumpling Posts: 1,109 Member
    I would say give it a shot. Here's a tip, though, for in case you get too winded, your heart rate goes too high, or you can't do a certain move, but you still want to complete the workout and get your 20 minutes in. Just march in place if you're totally winded. March with high knees or jog if you can do more. I did that when I started a workout program that was challenging for me. It went from one move to the next with no or little rest just like 30DS so sometimes I'd have to march in place so I wouldn't die of lunges. Little by little I started doing the moves and after a while I could do it all.
  • Kellyanne822
    Kellyanne822 Posts: 38 Member
    I tried it before and never actually made it through the whole 30 days. It is pretty tough, but that's why people get such great results! You just do as much as you are able and it will get easier. Also, be prepared to be a little sore for the next few days, but that's a good thing, right?! I am going to attempt it again starting tomorrow. It is so encouraging to scroll through the message boards and see peoples' results. Don't give up! We are all in this together. Best of luck to you :-) You can do this!
  • Alta2000
    Alta2000 Posts: 655 Member
    You might want to do the exercises without using any weights in the beginning. Then move to soup cans. Also, do not forget that you have to wear shoes, not do it with socks/barefoot.
  • ashleey1000
    ashleey1000 Posts: 256 Member
    Thanks everyone for the advice I'm soaking it all in! And I'm glad I'm not the only one who has these nerves.
  • sanjdee3
    sanjdee3 Posts: 4 Member
    You'll do great! Any workout program takes time to get used to the moves and getting your body to up its activity level. In addition to 30 day shred, I highly recommend checking out fitnessblender dot com. It's has a lot of great short workouts at all levels. I started my fitness program again after 8 years of inactivity. My advice to start slow, maybe 15-20 mins 4/5 times a weeks and keep at that until you're starting to feel its less of a challenge. Then go ahead and add longer workout sessions that are suitable for your level.

    I started with 20 min HIIT workouts that kicked my butt - after 30 days I was doing 30 min workouts, now at 90 days I workout 40-60 mins 5 times a week. It's all about keeping with it, pushing yourself to move for a short even when your mind is kicking and screaming. Remember your goals and you will reach them!!
  • dangerousdumpling
    dangerousdumpling Posts: 1,109 Member
    I tried it before and never actually made it through the whole 30 days. It is pretty tough, but that's why people get such great results! You just do as much as you are able and it will get easier. Also, be prepared to be a little sore for the next few days, but that's a good thing, right?! I am going to attempt it again starting tomorrow. It is so encouraging to scroll through the message boards and see peoples' results. Don't give up! We are all in this together. Best of luck to you :-) You can do this!

    She's so right. At first I could only do it twice a week because my buns were screaming! It's so effective that you'll get results even if you're not doing it for the suggested 6 days per week. I worked up to doing it 5 days per week and I'd still be grunting and squealing. Well, that sounds offensive, doesn't it. :blushing:
  • jd7887
    jd7887 Posts: 59 Member
    Like the others have said, if a move is tough, just jog in place and keep on moving. Each day you will notice the moves getting easier. The 20 minutes goes by very quickly and you will feel AMAZING after!!!
  • ashleey1000
    ashleey1000 Posts: 256 Member
    I would say give it a shot. Here's a tip, though, for in case you get too winded, your heart rate goes too high, or you can't do a certain move, but you still want to complete the workout and get your 20 minutes in. Just march in place if you're totally winded. March with high knees or jog if you can do more. I did that when I started a workout program that was challenging for me. It went from one move to the next with no or little rest just like 30DS so sometimes I'd have to march in place so I wouldn't die of lunges. Little by little I started doing the moves and after a while I could do it all.
    Ok cool I was wondering about that too lol so marching or jogging when I get too winded. Thanks!
  • lilred806
    lilred806 Posts: 195 Member
    So I haven't done it before but I tested it tonight after the kids went to bed. I did it really really low impact because my kids were asleep and if I jump it shakes the floor. So it wasn't so bad. I say do what you can and if you have to modify some things until you can do it. I am excited to do it again tomorrow when I can actually do the whole thing.
  • LisaMarie8713
    LisaMarie8713 Posts: 310
    I'm just now giving the 30DS a second try. First time started too close to Christmas and couldn't keep up with exercise. Back on the wagon and added a yoga meltdown by jillian. I like her encouragement, and she has a gal there with her doing modified workouts for beginners. There's cardio where you do jumping jacks, and then go into pretend jumping rope. that kills my calves! I have to march in place when they start to feel like cramping. lol... go for it! only one way to make it happen! feel free to add me :happy:
  • ashleey1000
    ashleey1000 Posts: 256 Member
    I'm just now giving the 30DS a second try. First time started too close to Christmas and couldn't keep up with exercise. Back on the wagon and added a yoga meltdown by jillian. I like her encouragement, and she has a gal there with her doing modified workouts for beginners. There's cardio where you do jumping jacks, and then go into pretend jumping rope. that kills my calves! I have to march in place when they start to feel like cramping. lol... go for it! only one way to make it happen! feel free to add me :happy:
    Adding u =)
  • RachelDenise30
    RachelDenise30 Posts: 177 Member
    I tried it for the first time the other week. The first day I was sweating and panting and thought why the hell do people want to put themselves through this! I was able to do almost all the exercises (except pushups), just not as many reps. So, like others have said, I marched in place because it's better to keep some movement going than to just stop. After the second day my calves and butt hurt so damn much that I could only walk down stairs by slowly side stepping. Hurt like hell but that means it's working. I've got to get started back on it. It's so inspiring seeing before and after pictures just from doing that video alone. If so many others can do it, then I can and so can you. I think before you body adjusts to such strenuous activity you have to use some mind over matter to push yourself through. Good luck!!!
  • Nikki31104
    Nikki31104 Posts: 816 Member
    Just do it. If you can't get through all of it the first time try again the next day. Eventually it will get easier and you will get further into it. Don't NOT start just because you think you can't do it. You can do anything you set your mind to.
  • boomerz12
    boomerz12 Posts: 140
    I'm only on day 2 of level one and it's tough. I hurt but what I started doing as think of every single person who has called me fat, my daughters "sperm donor" and his family who has put me down and I get super PO'd and I forget about the soreness and pain when I'm working out. You can do it! 30 days will be over in no time.
  • Juju_moore
    Juju_moore Posts: 6 Member
    I'm starting it March 1st also, we can do this!
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Don't feel nervous - just do it. Trust me, on March 31st, you will be glad you started.

    Feel free to add me for support, I've done the 30DS a couple of times (currently doing the 60 Day Shred or 30DS x 2)
  • ashleey1000
    ashleey1000 Posts: 256 Member
    Yes the pictures of ppls results on here r wat motivate me and the fact that its a 30 day workout with Jillian and I kno she's tough! I can't wait to start n FINISH
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    :laugh: I didn't notice that you were the OP, just kinda skimmed through the thread!! You got this, Ashley!
  • kmk_natasha
    kmk_natasha Posts: 34
    I started it and could not finish, but by the fourth day I managed to finish (not using weights). It's more about trying than finishing, at least for the first few days.
  • belle19822000
    belle19822000 Posts: 62 Member
    Honey, the first EVER time I tried to exercise wasn't 30 DS, it was 10 repetitions of this: hands up in the air, bend over forward to touch toes, 10 repetition of easiest ab exercises in the world and 10 repetitions of leg exercises on my mat (laying on my hip, lifting 1 leg in the air 10 times, then other leg).

    I had muscle pain foe 3 DAYS! Couldn't move... but I repeated that and again and again..... them moved to something challenging... and got to 30 DS. I wanted to die the first time! And the next. and the next! I took 2 days break and continued. Things got easier and results were visible!

    Just don't quit, ok? :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    p.s. I think her Body revolution is much easier, especially since you are overweight, but the exercises are like in 30 DS only modified. If it's hard for you to use weights, start without them. Simplify moves as much as you can. Then go with 1pound weights.
    Don't jog, march in place. Don't worry if you can't even do a beginner pushup, neither could I and I wasn't overweight when I tried. Just try once, and next time try again.

    Take breaks - 5-10 seconds as much as you need. No one expects you to be an athlete, you're not competing with anyone. You are just trying to do as best as you can.

    She has a line she repeats (jillian) : Just give me EVERYTHING you've got. On some days you'll do better, on others not so much, but it's about you!!

    Don't do it every day, have a rest day in between. You'll be fresh next time.

    GOOD LUCK!
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    Start today. Don't wait til March 1st.

    30 DS is designed so that most people can do it. It has one model doing the moves with adaptations for beginners and the other model does the more advanced moves.

    Take a few breaks if you need to, and the 24 minutes will be over before you know it!

    ^^^ this

    and also I read somewhere that it wasn't intended for people to do the 30 days straight with no rest days in between (just wondering, with a 1st of march start date, if you were planning to do the whole lot in march.,... if that's the case it might be better to start now and schedule in some rest days, you'll be finished before the end of march)
  • alijane9
    alijane9 Posts: 67 Member
    I've just finished 30DS (with rest days every so often), and lost my back fat - take pictures before you start!! I had to modify quite a few moves because I only have a confined space to workout in - I don't think it affected the good results. It can be tough on your knees, so take care with some of the moves, watch/listen to the instructions carefully. No weights at the start is good (that's how I finished the first couple of workouts), add in and challenge yourself when you feel ready - don't go all out, overdo it and then give up. Perhaps watch each level fully before you have a go at it - you can prepare yourself then. Good luck!
  • Neha313
    Neha313 Posts: 7
    30 DS starting MARCH 1. V cud start together.
  • Healthy_fresh_start
    Healthy_fresh_start Posts: 183 Member
    i was going to start yeaterday and decided i would wait til march too.

    after reading this im wondering if it was just a delaying tactic as im stupidly scared to start.

    I WILL do this tonight as soon as the kids are in bed

    (no thats not just another put off, no way can i focus on that with a 2 and 5 year old running round) lol
  • heronfolder
    heronfolder Posts: 27 Member
    i was going to start yeaterday and decided i would wait til march too.

    after reading this im wondering if it was just a delaying tactic as im stupidly scared to start.

    I WILL do this tonight as soon as the kids are in bed

    (no thats not just another put off, no way can i focus on that with a 2 and 5 year old running round) lol

    Before I started I had a date in mind, because I was getting over a cold/cough/sore throat. Then I started looking at more success photos and got impatient waiting for the date, so started anyway. I've now started level 3 and wondering what programme to move onto when i'm finished! Probably going to choose another HIIT of Jillian's :)

    Just start. Don't delay!
  • Healthy_fresh_start
    Healthy_fresh_start Posts: 183 Member
    i was going to start yeaterday and decided i would wait til march too.

    after reading this im wondering if it was just a delaying tactic as im stupidly scared to start.

    I WILL do this tonight as soon as the kids are in bed

    (no thats not just another put off, no way can i focus on that with a 2 and 5 year old running round) lol

    Before I started I had a date in mind, because I was getting over a cold/cough/sore throat. Then I started looking at more success photos and got impatient waiting for the date, so started anyway. I've now started level 3 and wondering what programme to move onto when i'm finished! Probably going to choose another HIIT of Jillian's :)

    Just start. Don't delay!


    i think your right the more pics i look at the more i want to have some of my own!!!
    how are you finding it so far

Categories