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My BEFORE the 30Day Shred Pic...Results in 21 Days

ShellGetsFit
ShellGetsFit Posts: 604 Member
edited January 20 in Success Stories
So my hubby's reaction to hugging me this morning has spurred me to post my beginning pic from Day 4 of the 30Day Shred. He was shocked that by Day 9 he could notice such results!! A little background...I've had 3 beautiful girls over the last 9 years, the youngest just turned 3. I had never really had trouble shedding the pregnancy pounds after the first two, the third was less than a charm though, it's stuck around my middle! LOL I've tried numerous times to get in shape and bring back the fit me, I quit every time for whatever excuse I had at the time. This time, Mama isn't quitting! So, here it is Day 4 (wish I had taken one on the first day), and I have to say I had tightened up quite a bit in only those 4 days too! Amazing how those core muscles effect how you look!

P.S...This is another way I'm keeping myself accountable! If I post now with this pic, I just HAVE to come back in the end and post my results!

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  • JustAGirl0916
    JustAGirl0916 Posts: 1,020
    Looking good girl...I didn't take a before or measure because I can't find my measuring tape ugh!!! I will measure at my moms this weekend though. I just wish I knew what it was to start with.
  • lauryn86
    lauryn86 Posts: 86 Member
    i just did day 2 this morning, that junk is hard!!! i still have to pause it for like 30 seconds when she makes us do those dang jumping jacks, and jump ropes for like 2 mins!! lol crazyness but man i feel it and i feel good...
  • CJMommyof2
    CJMommyof2 Posts: 49 Member
    Keep up the amazing work! That is so great!
  • JustAGirl0916
    JustAGirl0916 Posts: 1,020
    I told Jillian to shut up yesterday when she wouldn't stop talking lol! I was so tired haha!
  • JessHealthKick
    JessHealthKick Posts: 800 Member
    I told Jillian to shut up yesterday when she wouldn't stop talking lol! I was so tired haha!

    haha totally can relate. She is soooo annoying I swear, her voice echoes in my head! I am not from the US so I guess the accent is a little... hmm... not so pleasant for my ears?

    But she does a great job and is actually a super cool person!
  • JessHealthKick
    JessHealthKick Posts: 800 Member
    Well done!!!! I have been at the gym a lot so maybe can post some pics in a few months as well :)
  • ShellGetsFit
    ShellGetsFit Posts: 604 Member
    I told Jillian to shut up yesterday when she wouldn't stop talking lol! I was so tired haha!

    LOL! I curse at her every day! Especially when she makes us do pushups and those damn side lunge/lateral arm raises! I live for ab time though! LOVE IT!
  • Flash4wrd
    Flash4wrd Posts: 35
    You look AWESOME!!!!!!
  • crystalnichle
    crystalnichle Posts: 126 Member
    i just did day 2 this morning, that junk is hard!!! i still have to pause it for like 30 seconds when she makes us do those dang jumping jacks, and jump ropes for like 2 mins!! lol crazyness but man i feel it and i feel good...

    I'm on day 5. those damn jump ropes kill me! the jumping jacks are ok..but those ropes hurt so good! lol
  • leeroxboro
    leeroxboro Posts: 142 Member
    I did day two this morning...thanks for posting those pics....gives me some motivation as I called her a nasty name this morning after I was done!!

    Glad to hear I'm not the only one who takes a break during jumping jacks and jump ropes....I keep moving, just can't keep up with the jumping jacks and the jump ropes.

    I guess I can't expect to go straight from couch potato to going full speed in 2 days!!

    I didn't take any before pics, but I'm thinking now that maybe I should!!
  • Rey278
    Rey278 Posts: 41
    You look great! keep up the hard work!
  • ShellGetsFit
    ShellGetsFit Posts: 604 Member
    Thanks so much everyone!! :happy:

    Day 4 got much easier for me. Day 7 & 8 I had zero energy but I pushed through it anyway. This morning I had all my energy back again and gave it my all plus what I had been missing the last two days!

    I really do suggest taking pics and measurements to see your progress! The scale hasn't changed but I really don't care! I feel the difference and my clothes fit better. I could stay at 159 as long as the inches kept falling off! :happy:
  • gina145
    gina145 Posts: 148 Member
    Today is day 4 for me. I was so sore yesterday...did it anyway. Hurray. today not sore! I feel better already...I did not realize how weak my arms are with the push ups. Great job for you!!! Thanks for being an encouragement to sticking with it!
  • JustAGirl0916
    JustAGirl0916 Posts: 1,020
    You took the words right out of my mouth!!! I'm not sure what it is but Jumping jacks are the worst!!!!!!!!!!! lol! I curse too and I'm not usually one who does that haha!
  • Schmidt722
    Schmidt722 Posts: 35 Member
    Keep it up, you're doing great! :)

    Today is day 4 for me. Is there punching in levels 2 and 3 as well? I find that imagining I'm punching JM is actually pretty satisfying!
  • ShellGetsFit
    ShellGetsFit Posts: 604 Member
    Thank you!! I love the punches!!! All of you that don't like Jillian, you make me laugh so hard!!! :laugh: I don't mind her at all. lol
  • leeroxboro
    leeroxboro Posts: 142 Member
    It's not that I don't like Jillian, it's I'm so angry at myself for letting me get into such bad shape!!
  • I am awaiting my DVD being delivered - i so cant wait after seeing everyone's progress.

    Everyone seems to be looking good!
  • Amyy1982
    Amyy1982 Posts: 369 Member
    You look great!! I'm on day 5 and I feel amazing!! Can't wait for day 30!!
  • miranda823
    miranda823 Posts: 91 Member
    You just inspired me to get up off my but and do a shred! Thanks :)
  • msmichle
    msmichle Posts: 11 Member
    Good for you!! You look great! Keep up the good work! I started the 30 day shred and hurt my knee doing the jumping jacks, so went back to the elliptical.
    Now I think it's time to try 30 day again..Have a great guy I am seeing and want to look my best!
  • RambyPandy
    RambyPandy Posts: 118 Member
    I am on day 3, and am so excited to stick with it to see results like this! Thanks for sharing, you look great!
  • frmrdtr
    frmrdtr Posts: 39 Member
    I got all the way to day 12 Level 2 before I got a nasty cold and had to stop for two weeks. I started back up last Sunday on Level 3 and after five days I think I can finally do Natalie's exercises all the way through! I've dabbled in the P90X workouts, so the 30 Day Shred isn't as tough, but being away from it for a couple weeks sure is noticeable!

    Keep on rockin! You're doing awesome!
  • You just inspired me to get up off my but and do a shred! Thanks :)



    Me too!
  • ShellGetsFit
    ShellGetsFit Posts: 604 Member
    :happy: Thanks Ladies! I'm loving the 30DS, on Level 2 today and she kicked my butt hard! I have to say though, I cannot wait to master this level too! We can do this!!! :happy:
  • Trilby16
    Trilby16 Posts: 707 Member
    I told Jillian to shut up yesterday when she wouldn't stop talking lol! I was so tired haha!

    I pretend I'm punching her in the punching part. Shut the F up lady!!!!
  • miranda823
    miranda823 Posts: 91 Member


    I pretend I'm punching her in the punching part. Shut the F up lady!!!!

    ^ ME too!
  • candieprayz
    candieprayz Posts: 29 Member
    lol I did the same thing infact I think I called her a B a few times! lol
  • I told Jillian to shut up yesterday when she wouldn't stop talking lol! I was so tired haha!


    Haha! Just started level one today...i preteded i was punching her in the face when we did the squat punches. It was awesome. Hahaha
  • Lol i curse her everyday too!!
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