30 Day Shred By Jillian Michaels

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  • redneckbride
    redneckbride Posts: 11 Member
    I am just starting this tomorrow, but how do you input your calories burned? I can't find it in the database and I don't have a home monitor.
  • Katieloula
    Katieloula Posts: 73
    I was literally AMAZED at myself today. I'm on day 4 - I've been doing it every other day and just pure cardio on the other days. It was like I was doing a completely different video! Don't get me wrong, I'm still modifying the push ups and those anterior lunges or whatever KILL my arms! But my god it is so much easier than the first time!

    Don't give up! I can already tell my arms have gone down so much and my stomach is beginning too as well (I'm taking fortnightly pics vs. scales)

    I just ordered JM's boxset - Ripped in 30, Killer Buns & Thighs and Extreme Shred! Until I finished 30DS I'm going to alternate between 30DS and Killer B&T, then I'm going to move on to Ripped/Extreme & Killer.

    Good luck and don't forget to share your results!
  • CareyE81
    CareyE81 Posts: 4
    I am new to myfitnesspal.com.. so reading all your blogs is definatly motivating me. I am starting the 30DS this evening after work... I am terrified but excited at the same time. Hang in there - I am sure awesome results are to come :wink:
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I am just starting this tomorrow, but how do you input your calories burned? I can't find it in the database and I don't have a home monitor.

    I think most people log it as 20 mins of circuit training.
  • GracefulDancer4Christ
    GracefulDancer4Christ Posts: 419 Member
    someone told me circuit training is what you log it under.
    I am just starting this tomorrow, but how do you input your calories burned? I can't find it in the database and I don't have a home monitor.
  • Kandice66
    Kandice66 Posts: 1
    Hi I'm doing the Jillian Michael 30 day shred. Ive been doing it for 3 weeks now and love it. At first I found that I felt like a mac truck ran over me. Now it's a lot easier and I'm lovin it.:smile:
  • Madaly320
    Madaly320 Posts: 112 Member
    the first time I did it, a few years ago, I didn't even finish day one and I was sore for DAYS!!!

    I do classes at the gym 5 days a week now, and every now and then I will do her video and it is better.

    You get used to it, but you have to keep doing it! You will feel so good afterwards!
  • nytefalle
    nytefalle Posts: 63
    Just finished D4 on Level 1. It completely sucks, but it's doable. I've been a gym regular mostly 5 days a week for the last 11 weeks, doing Aqua Zumba and a Cardio Sculpt class with dumbbells. If not for that, I'm pretty sure someone would've found me passed out in the living room.

    I grunted and panted my way through, only taking a few "5 second" breaks. That 20 minutes makes me sweat like crazy and I'm usually not one to sweat...like literally dripping in my eyes. I do feel fantastic afterward, though, like I can take on anything.
  • roughneckswife
    roughneckswife Posts: 341 Member
    day 1 : gave up half way through.
    day 2: gave up half way through but finished it later
    day 3: pushed through it all and nearly died
    day 4: hey, suddenly it's not quite so bad.
    day 5-6-7 : I can actually do this thing!
    ditto!! I'm not doing it twice a day!
  • irishblonde2011
    irishblonde2011 Posts: 618 Member
    Biggest tip hold the stretches in the cool down for a lot longer maybe 30 seconds.
    That stopped the soreness the day after for me.
    Day 7 today and already seeing a big difference.

    Good luck:smile:
  • DawnOBRN
    DawnOBRN Posts: 290 Member
    I listen to her podcast every week on iTunes and she talked about this the other week. She says to shoot for doing the workouts 5 days a week. Take off extra days if you are too sore to prevent injury, and of course keep your diet as clean as possible.
  • galvestongal
    galvestongal Posts: 186 Member
    It will get easier if you stick with it. Usually after about the 5-7th days it gets easier and you won't be so sore. I have worked up to Level 2 and still haven't been sore like I was on days 2-3. Stick with it!
  • casie8
    casie8 Posts: 17
    I always do it pretty much 10-20 minutes after I wake up, I make extra time in the morning because I know I will feel good for the rest of the day, plus I get it out of the way so I don't have to worry about doing it later in case I'm too tired after work. If I'm ever feeling like I don't want to, I always think of the quote, "I'm closer today than I was yesterday." And that always gives me the little push I need to go. I've come to start looking forward to my morning workouts. :)
  • futurestarz
    futurestarz Posts: 510
    I just finished day 7 of level 3. It gets easier!!...and then you move up a level. Just push through and take breaks if you need to,but don't skip any moves, pause the DVD. I found that ever workout gets a lot easier after day 3 or 4. I also find that if i take two days off instead of one, I come back so much more refreshed and can breeze through the workouts! good luck! you will see big changes!
  • DanaCait
    DanaCait Posts: 17 Member
    Tomorrow will be day 30 for me! Trust me it does get easier! Not easy, but easier :) Just stick with it! I was one of those people who thought it was impossible at the beginning and now I'm almost done!
  • CCusedtodance
    CCusedtodance Posts: 237 Member
    Hi Everyone, How do you motivate yourself to stick with it? Did you do it in the mornings or evenings? I've tried it but after day 3 I just stop! I love how I feel after but just can't seem to stick with it long enough!

    I found after the first couple of weeks I was bored with it, so I mix my week up. I do 30 Day three times a week, I dance two and try to just move the other two. This works for me. Yes, it is a slower process; however I am seeing results. My rear end is not headed south so much and my belly button is higher on my stomach. :)
  • LuciaLongIsland
    LuciaLongIsland Posts: 815 Member
    I am 61 with a bad hip. I was fearful but I am on Day 3 of the shred. Honestly, the hardest is the jumping jacks and getting up and down. This is due to my bad hip. I have and still do Just Dance daily. I have been doing it since jan 1. I know this is the reason that the shred on level 1 really is easy. If not for my hip I would go to Level 2. If I, at 61. an do it so can anyone.
  • jess_goobie
    jess_goobie Posts: 133 Member
    Just finished day 4
  • honey_bee_keysha
    honey_bee_keysha Posts: 773 Member
    I'm on day 7. Jillian is tough but you see results.
  • yulianotjulia
    yulianotjulia Posts: 3 Member
    I did it in August and although I didn't lose any weight I looked a lot better. It felt great after I was done and walking up many flights of stairs is so much easier now :D
  • HSingMomto7Kids
    HSingMomto7Kids Posts: 345 Member
    You will be so proud once you finish it!!! Find some friends to do it with you here! Some days that I wanted to give up that helped me through it!!!

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