30 Day Shred May 30th - June 30th Support

tried to do day one level one.

couldn't do it, couldn't finish

I feel like a failure.


:-(

Don't feel like a failure!!!! Were you doing as Anita does (she's the modified workout chick, the blonde, the one with the great abs:grumble: ) and taking it easy?

Just take it one day at a time...try again tomorrow and you might surprise yourself and find that you are more prepared for it because now you know what to expect. Don't give up! Just do what you can and ease into it!

I have faith in you :flowerforyou:

yea I copied Anita. Still couldn't do the push ups or last as long as they do. I got to 16:48 minutes and had to turn it off. I couldn't breath and I felt like I was going to vomit :-(

I would like to start this challenge as well. I like this DVD because it is only a 20 minute workout, which I can fit into my day easier. A challenge is what I need to keep going.

Day 1: Check. Yay! We are refusing to turn on the AC so it's a million degrees in our apartment, and I was a little afraid that I would suddenly die of heat stroke but I made it! I can tell it's been way too long since I've pulled out the Shred because I think my arms are going to fall off. :P Way to go everyone!

tried to do day one level one.

couldn't do it, couldn't finish

I feel like a failure.


:-(

It's understandable you are not happy about it, but please just do it again. When I started my kettlebells workout I had to stop and take breaks every 2 min. I felt like my body was about to fall apart. Something amazing happened though, because when I tried to do it again a couple of days later, I was already a lot stronger and was able to keep up with most of the workout. It's been about 3 weeks and can complete the entire workout. So, keep at it! Your muscles will be happy :happy:

tried to do day one level one.

couldn't do it, couldn't finish

I feel like a failure.


:-(

Hey, as the others said, don't worry about that! I started on Tuesday last week, I followed Anita,, couldn't do push ups at all, and had to take a load of 5 second breaks, But I've been doing it every day since, so this morning was day 7, and you wouldn't believe the difference!! Gradually, each day I needed less breaks, the last day or 2 I didn't need any break, and I'm actually starting to follow the other girl (can't remember her name) for some of the exercises! I'm still not great at push-ups, but I'll get there,, and so will you!

I also completed my day two...and also found it a little harder (I thought it would be easier!) but probably because I was aching so much from yesterday!! :laugh: I will absolutely not be giving up...I love this! And I want abs like the girls on the DVD! hehe. (Though I figure that will take more than 30 days!) I am glad to see I'm not the only one who is struggling a little with the press ups...the rest of the routines no probs, but even the modified press ups, by the 2nd set I'm collapsing!

Also...DON'T give up if you're struggling! Even if you have to take more breaks then suggested or do even lower intensity...30 days of that is still going to make a difference to your current fitness and make you feel super-proud of your achievement!

Weird, huh? Push-ups are so hard for most of us. But Jillian's count is a bit off on the first series, you do a bit less of them in the second one (I think). Still, I know we'll get there eventually. Right now I do the modified version and I really don't go low at all but what I am doing is enough to make me feel the burn and that is all that matters at this point.

tried to do day one level one.

couldn't do it, couldn't finish

I feel like a failure.


:-(

For those of you who are worried because they don't make it through more than half of the workout or because they have to take 5 seconds breaks here and there, don't sweat it (pun intended )!
You are not a failure or anything even close.
The simple fact that you are here and that you started this routine automatically makes you a winner. Please don't give up, keep at it every single day and in a couple of days you will be able to go through the whole workout and eventually without any breaks.

We can all do this together people so chin up! :glasses:

L1D2 done :-) Has anyone got any favourite bits of the workout? I love the chest presses lying down - and the jump-rope bits towards the end where she's all "this is easy for you" haha :laugh:

L1D2 done :-) Has anyone got any favourite bits of the workout? I love the chest presses lying down - and the jump-rope bits towards the end where she's all "this is easy for you" haha :laugh:

Me too!! cos the first time I did it, when she said that, I was like "noooo,, no it's not!:sad: " but now, I'm like "YEAH!! BRING IT!!! :happy: "
I like the static lunges, I can really feel them,, I like the chest presses, but I feel like I just want to stay on the floor after doing them, and she orders me to get up too quickly!!

Haha I know exactly what you mean!! But erggggh I HATE those lunges, nearly always have to stop halfway - you have a lot of respect from me! One day I'll be able to do them without cheating...

Haha I know exactly what you mean!! But erggggh I HATE those lunges, nearly always have to stop halfway - you have a lot of respect from me! One day I'll be able to do them without cheating...

It took a while, but the last few days I could do it,, I'm still not too hot on the side to side ones with the arm raises,, at that stage I'm in pain!!

L1D2 - DONE!! I get winded very quickly, but the way that it's set up, changing so quickly, works well for me and allows me to recover. I agree, I think the chest flies are my favorite too! The side lungs and arm raises get me - because I don't have any upper body strength! Hopefully that will change!

Good job ladies, keep up the awesome work!!!:flowerforyou: