Is it really possible to lose 20 lbs on 30 Day Shred??

It depends on SO many factors: Your diet, your metabolism, your weight, your fitness level, if you're retaining water, the amount of time you have to devote to exercise... and on and on.

For me weight came off MUCH faster when I was 120lbs overweight than it did at 30lbs overweight, and many find the same thing, so it may depend on how much weight you have to lose, also.

I lost 40lbs in my first 30 days of a weight-loss journey - but I'm the exception, not the rule. (Also of note, considering my size and my diet at the time, easily 10lbs or more of that was WATER...) During that first month I carefully analyzed everything I ate - measured and weighed everything, calculated my caloric requirement/expenditure/intake etc. like I was OCD... I also trained 2x a day 6x a week and NEVER took a day off from my very rigid diet.

Is it possible, SURE... for the right individual under the right circumstances. That being said, if you try and don't succeed - you're never a failure. You only FAIL if you don't try.

That sounds super unhealthy.

I think it would be highly unlikely. I lost inches and people commented a lot. If you lose 20 pounds in 30 days, part of it is muscle, part of it is water, and part of it is fat. If you lose it more slowly, you can hopefully work on your bodyfat percentage instead, which is what I think you ultimately want.

It depends on SO many factors: Your diet, your metabolism, your weight, your fitness level, if you're retaining water, the amount of time you have to devote to exercise... and on and on.

For me weight came off MUCH faster when I was 120lbs overweight than it did at 30lbs overweight, and many find the same thing, so it may depend on how much weight you have to lose, also.

I lost 40lbs in my first 30 days of a weight-loss journey - but I'm the exception, not the rule. (Also of note, considering my size and my diet at the time, easily 10lbs or more of that was WATER...) During that first month I carefully analyzed everything I ate - measured and weighed everything, calculated my caloric requirement/expenditure/intake etc. like I was OCD... I also trained 2x a day 6x a week and NEVER took a day off from my very rigid diet.

Is it possible, SURE... for the right individual under the right circumstances. That being said, if you try and don't succeed - you're never a failure. You only FAIL if you don't try.

^^^This.....my first month I lost 20 pounds, the second 17, and the third 18.5(that was the month I did 30DS) BUT I was very overweight and went from eating boxes of junk to watching everything I ate never going over my calories and exercising daily.

The first time I did 30 day shred I lost 20 lbs. However, a year later i gained the weight back because I couldn't maintain eating a healthy balanced diet. At that time I was around 230lbs at 5'9. I followed the suggested meal plan for the workout and sometimes did the workout twice a day. It is possible but it wasn't sustainable for me. My doctor said that the loss was actually healthy for me. I did not have health issues but I was a few steps away from them if I kept gaining. She also said that i shouldn't try to lose weight quickly once i get closer to my goal. When I gained the weight back the next year she said that my weight going up and down was not healthy and that its important to learn how to maintain my weight and to do something I can live with. I lost weight and thought I could eat the same way again because I was more active.

Last month I did ripped in 30 and lost 9 lbs while still being able to eat some of my favorite not so healthy foods in moderation. I hope this helps you in your journey. The best thing you can do is talk to your doctor to know what is a realistic goal for yourself.

I'm 7 weeks cesarean postpartum. I gained 45 lbs during my pregnancy. The first 25 fell off immediately. I have been at the same weight for 5 weeks and that's with nursing. Ive cut out soda and have been watching my portions and the choices I'm making. And I'm just stuck. I did the shred for two days and my appetite skyrocketed. That scared me because I couldn't get full.

Glad I mentioned the part about c-section.. get cleared first. I had my wound open at 10 weeks (not completely) even though it seemed fine and I was cleared. Maybe wait a bit longer to do 30DS and opt for walking outside with your baby for a couple of weeks.

30 Day Shred is pretty challenging stuff.. I wouldn't consider it to be similar to walking or even running which your OB probably thinks is what you want to do.

Be careful.

Edit: Oh also, get a soft measuring tape.. go by the inches you lose vs the scale.. most who have done this program gain weight the first week and even up to 20 or more days before the scale goes down.

I'm 7 weeks cesarean postpartum. I gained 45 lbs during my pregnancy. The first 25 fell off immediately. I have been at the same weight for 5 weeks and that's with nursing. Ive cut out soda and have been watching my portions and the choices I'm making. And I'm just stuck. I did the shred for two days and my appetite skyrocketed. That scared me because I couldn't get full.

Glad I mentioned the part about c-section.. get cleared first. I had my wound open at 10 weeks (not completely) even though it seemed fine and I was cleared. Maybe wait a bit longer to do 30DS and opt for walking outside with your baby for a couple of weeks.

Omg, how did that happen if u don't mind me asking? Exercise?? Eek!

Doing 30 Day Shred actually :laugh: It was fine until I did jumping jacks....

Honestly, people can think what they want.. I bet most won't because most understand that you just had a baby and it takes time to get your body back to the way you want it. Even with exercise, the uterus still needs to go back down to its normal size and that can take atleast half a year.

I think you said you did the 30DS twice already.. if you haven't felt any pain, go for it.. sorry I didn't post that to scare you but it happened to me and I know how eager us new mommies get.. sometimes we ignore what our bodies tell us. Just listen to your body and best of luck. Don't beat yourself up too much for not losing the weight immediately, it takes time and dedication

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Listen to Dixiewhiskey!

If you had a c-section, check with your doctor first!!! Remember that you have more than one incision. Besides the one you can see, there is another inside and you do not want to risk either of them opening, especially if you ever want to have any more children.

Don't worry about what people think. There will be time to lose the weight. If you do it wrong, you'll be "losing" that weight again and again for YEARS. But if you do it right, it may take 3 months, but the healthy habits that you form will ensure that it'll be gone for good. 30 Day Shred is a GREAT program. Do it, do it right, and then do something the next 30 days, and the next, and just keep going---you'll be healthy and fit for life (and look great).