30 Day Shred May 30th - June 30th Support

Hi guys,

Sorry I'm jumping in on this thread a bit late, I've only just found it! I love this DVD and I've been doing it for a few months now but I don't do it everyday as I run and cycle as well. I started on level one back in March/April time, now I normally do level 3 and I'm literally dripping at the end. Crking, start with level one and when you feel it's quite comfortable move up to level 2. Theres no set time frame. One thing about this DVD though is the harder you push yourself the faster you see the results :-)

I foolishly decided to set myself a challange at the weekend and see how many levels I could complete before I gave up. I just managed to do level 1 and 2 in a row before I quit and that was enough! The reason I mentioned this is because the first time I did level 1, I thought I was going to die at the end and this weekend I noticed just how far I'd come since starting. So I would really encourage you all to stick with it because it really does work!

Happy Shredding!

Hi all im on L1D2 of the 30 day shred and boy my arms ache.. I find the lunges with the arm raise is realy tough going esp making sure your knees dont go over your feet aaghhh..

Looking forward to doing it again later on. Do you have to do it everyday or can you have a rest day? Also what do u put it in as in your part of your exercise?

Keep going people xoxo

I'm on L1D2 did it this morning before work. I always feel as if i'm doing the side lunges wrong. My knee looks like it's going over my foot don't know for sure if it is though. Figure I will get better as time goes on. Now I have too many calories left for the rest of the day. Does anyone know how many calories they are burning. My calorie watch said 438 yesterday and around 300 today. I know I was working just as hard.

So, I didn't do the shred yesterday and I probably won't be able to do it today. I've got the stomach flu or something.

Finished my L1 D3 :happy: It's certainly easier now I know exactly what's coming up next!

Funny...the main reason I chose to do this was the 20 minute concept fitted amazingly with my schedule, but it goes so quickly I find myself wanting it to go on for longer! Still at least that means there's still enough time for other stuff too!

Wow, today will be L1D4 for me and my calves are a bit sore and so is my upper body. Are we supposed to do this every single day???

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I am with you on the side lunges!!! Everytime she says "We're raising our hands to eye level...eye level!" I'm just sitting there thinking "NO Jillian, YOU are raising them to eye level. I am raising mine to my chin and wanting to collapse, so you can bite me!"

But I wanna get ripped like her, soooo :grumble:
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HAHAHA I feel the same way!!!

L1D3 done today...I feel like today was harder for me for some reason, but I may have just been tired. I think I was able to get deeper into the squats and lunges today, which was really nice! Still have trouble with those side lunges and arm raises. I think my arms are just so tired by that point that they want to give out. It will definitely be an accomplishment whenever I can go through that whole set without stopping!

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!!

I am with you on the side lunges!!! Everytime she says "We're raising our hands to eye level...eye level!" I'm just sitting there thinking "NO Jillian, YOU are raising them to eye level. I am raising mine to my chin and wanting to collapse, so you can bite me!"

But I wanna get ripped like her, soooo :grumble:

I'm with you on the side lunges....I usually get about halfway through and put one weight (3lbs) down and use two hands on one weight....at least that way I can finish....

I have been alternating arms with the side lunges when I'm tired. the way I'm leaning is the side I raise. Makes it a bit easier and still getting a work out. It is tough. I had to lower the weights from what I'm used to. I'm using 3 lb weights most of the time and in the p90X I can go up to 5 or 8 Jillian is kicking my butt.

Hi Blankiefinder! Yes i just put it in as 20 hard aerobics.. not sure if that is right though. Im off to do mine now im on L1D2!! Here i go.....

The form on those side lunges IS hard! I can never figure it out, and the only instruction Jillian gives is that it should go to the side and back :grumble:

Gonna do L1D4 today! Definitely feeling a difference from L1D1 already!

Keep up the good work, everyone!!! :flowerforyou:

Yeah, I also have a bit of a problem with the side lunges. I am not entirely sure I do them right. But I corrected other moves and indeed, it makes a big difference and it feels less awkward.

We are all getting better every day, improving and feeling more confident. By the end of our 4th or 5th day I'm sure we'll be more than comfortable with the exercises.

Stay focused :flowerforyou:

I am in too! I am going to start today again!! It is an intense workout I need to get back to it.

I'm joining late too, hope that's okay!

I just finished L1D1, I had to do the push ups on the wall, and don't even mention the stretching at the end... it was the worst part of it for me, apparently I have lost ALL flexibility.

How do you all enter it into your exercise diary? Do I just put it in as 20 minutes of aerobics?

I do 20 minutes of circuit training

Mine should be in the mail today! I am so excited to start. I will probably be a day behind but I am definately on board. I am a little scared hearing what others have said about it....I can't wait to get mine!