30 Day Shred May 30th - June 30th Support

L2D1 interesting. I like all the plank stuff and I found the walking pushups easier than the pushups in level one. hated the double jumps hurt my knees so I had to back down to singles. Keep on shreddin':drinker:

Oh God that sounds ominous!!!! Mind I am only halfway through level 1 so might feel a bit more optimistic in a few days!

L1-D9 done! Phew!!! Had to push the workout to this evening, I like to workout in the morning but in the evening, it's a whole different experience. Anyways, it's done, day 10 tomorrow and then on to level 2!

L1D6 for me today.

L1D7 complete! I almost missed it, I was laying in bed telling myself I had to do my workout before bed and I fell asleep! I woke up at like 1:30am and did it though. I'm kind of a night owl, haha.

lexistepps and everyone else moving on up to level 2: best of luck and congrats on finishing level 1!

I was so close to just blowing the L1D6 Shred off yesterday, I can't even tell you. But about 9pm I did it, and I'm so glad I did. Then I got up at my usual 5 am and did my usually scheduled L1D7. It was pretty rough today. But again, I did it. I'm beginning to feel that this old middle aged former fittie can still do anything she sets her mind to.

BGent, I'm lost in thought about expanding my workout menu as well. There's been a lot of scuttlebutt about kettlebells in other areas of the forum ... I ordered a starter kit (DVD and 5 lb kettlebell) from Amazon and the set was delivered yesterday (The Firm) and while I was a Walmart last night I picked up the Danskin set (with 10 lb) that everyone seems to like the workout. I'm wondering the best way to add kettlebell to my routines though. I don't want to exhaust my muscles to the point of not being able to do my workouts full on ... two Shreds so close together was a real challenge - in the way that just about overspent me. Maybe I'll wait a while longer before adding the kettlebells.

Km323 - you got up and did the Shred at 1:30 am? I'm totally impressed! You're a machine - Way to go! :drinker:

Got up at 5:30 to shred! I feel great! I can't believe what a difference already in how I feel. I can complete everything without stopping (I do modify the shoulder raises to only lifting one 5lb weight with both hands though). I think 2 more of these this week and I will move on to level 2 by the weekend!

Congratulations everyone on keeping it going! Whether you're moving on to level 2 already or even just beginning level 1, remember that just tying up your shoes, loading the dvd and DOING it is such a big accomplishment that most of the world chooses not to do! :flowerforyou:

I was so close to just blowing the L1D6 Shred off yesterday, I can't even tell you. But about 9pm I did it, and I'm so glad I did. Then I got up at my usual 5 am and did my usually scheduled L1D7. It was pretty rough today. But again, I did it. I'm beginning to feel that this old middle aged former fittie can still do anything she sets her mind to.

BGent, I'm lost in thought about expanding my workout menu as well. There's been a lot of scuttlebutt about kettlebells in other areas of the forum ... I ordered a starter kit (DVD and 5 lb kettlebell) from Amazon and the set was delivered yesterday (The Firm) and while I was a Walmart last night I picked up the Danskin set (with 10 lb) that everyone seems to like the workout. I'm wondering the best way to add kettlebell to my routines though. I don't want to exhaust my muscles to the point of not being able to do my workouts full on ... two Shreds so close together was a real challenge - in the way that just about overspent me. Maybe I'll wait a while longer before adding the kettlebells.

Km323 - you got up and did the Shred at 1:30 am? I'm totally impressed! You're a machine - Way to go! :drinker:

WTG. I have done the late night Shred and then the next day and really hurt. i found I just couldn't give the morning attempt my whole effort. The first time thru the Shred I did it every day, but the next time thru now I'm taking days off here/there if i'm really hurting. i found by healing a bit, I was getting more benefit. But the first time thru, i was scared if I took any days off, i wouldn't keep doing it lol.

Jumping into this shred thread a bit late in the game, hope you don't mind.

I really like this program: Jillian Micheals 30 Day Slim Down. It uses two other videos in rotation with varous levels of the shred, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism and No more Trouble zones. I had picked up a 3 pack with the 3 videos at costco but that was in Jan when all the xercise videos were around a lot. This is the schedule: http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/messageboard.asp?imboard=8&imparent=16332160 Now i just need to finish it myself haha. I hadn't heard of it and when i bought the 3 pack of videos I had had no idea Jlilian had designed that program using the shred in combination.

I started the slimdown back in Feb. I got about two weeks into it and couldn't make myself continue. I think its a great program and I the No More Trouble Zones - very similar to the shred, but it seemed a bit easier to me, longer, and more ab workouts. Anyway, for now, for me, the shred it is. I need to stick with the 30 mins. I am trying to incorporate more cardio but am having a hard time fitting the time in. Oh, and I hated Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. I did it once and gave the dvd away. I wanted to do the slimdown again, but was going to do the elliptical in place of BFBM. I just couldn't force myself to follow that.

I just managed to get through 80% of level 2 - made me puke. That last set of strength did me in. It took me 3 months to get through level 1. Good luck ladies. Jillian kicks major *kitten*!!

Jessica

So I don't know how to "count" what day I am on anymore...I have just done my 11th consecutive 'workout' but as I went up to Level 2 a little earlier than planned it was my L2 D3...if that makes sense?

I really don't like Level 2 as much... I keep banging into all my furniture which really makes me loose focus and I hate plank work (always have) so while I don't mind it in the Abs sections when you can focus a little more on technique as well, I hate it for cardio as I spend so long thinking about what I'm doing I don't think I get as good a burn. I wonder if I just do something else for the cardio if it will drastically alter the effects? Having said that, I do get as sweaty as anything!!! (Yuk!)

Had a little sneaky peak at Level 3 so I don't loose heart It looks really good, cardio especially. Is anyone there yet??