Gave up mid workout :(

Try not to be bummed out. Those workouts maybe aren't for you or the level you're at. That's the problem with workout videos. They don't really cater to all activity levels so it can be easy to quit. I've used the 30 day shred and gave up after 3 weeks out of boredom, plus I got tired of JM's voice. Try FitnessBlender videos on youtube. There are hundreds of them for every fitness level. They're completely free even on their website and there's no annoying people in the background or bad lighting. It's just two people doing the exercises, a couple who are very likable. They even have different types of workout videos for every interest. I'm so glad I stumbled upon them. Haven't gone back to workout dvds since. Only started in March but have lost 17lbs so far and at least 2 inches off of every body part. I have a ways to go but I'm enjoying the process. Good luck to you and don't give up. Just find exercises that work for you and keep you motivated!

30 day shred is rough to do every day because it gets boring. i used to often mute my computer/tv while doing it, and listened to music instead! it helps the workout go by faster and is also more fun. don't be discouraged - we all have bad workout days. just be happy that you got a walk in and were able to do the first 9 minutes. a short workout is better than none at all and if you're that sore, pushing through it could just make tomorrow even more miserable. hang in there!

Are you sure you set up your HRM the right way? I don't burn 900 calories running for an hour, let alone walking.

Also, 30 Day Shred is not designed to be done 30 days in a row. Your body needs recovery time. Don't feel bad, just get back into it in a day or two.

Good luck!

sometimes we need to let our body decide...on low motivation days i make myself a deal that 10 mins is enough...a lot of times 10 mins leads to a big ol workout. Sometimes 10 mins is a struggle and I stop at the end. You have to let your body win this battle sometimes so you don't burn out.

Tomorrow make it 12 mins if you are lacking motivation...then decide what to do. Your not going to lose ground in a day or two or low motivation...it is when you let negative self talk make one off day turn into 20 off days.

It's a tough workout when you're starting it so don't feel bummed! I've had to take it easy on some of the moves too.

Hey, don't be bummed...sometimes we have "off-days". Besides, that was 9 minutes more than any workout I did today.

Sometimes doing cardio first can affect weight training. I've always suggested to clients that they can warm up with a little cardio, but focus on weight training first and then do their cardio workout. Since Jillian does a combination of WT and then cardio, perhaps doing her video first would be less tiring.

Also, rest days are good. 5 days consecutively can put a strain on ya, so don't fret if you only do a portion of the video or not at all. Listen to what your body tells you to do. If you are tired, then rest. I hope you get wonderful results! I enjoyed the Shred and the results I got with it. It improved my tummy big time!

EDIT: Just read you had a rest day with the Shred. Although, rest is definitely a good option when active.

Thanks everyone I feel better! Although kinda upset my HRM may have been lying to me this whole timw errrr

What does it read when you do 30DS?

Don't get down on yourself. There could be plenty of reasons your body might not have been up to it today: 1) need a rest day, 2) hormone levels, 3) dehydration, 4) coming down with somethign, etc. etc. etc. Chalk today up as a needed rest day and see if you don't feel stronger and more energetic when you hit it hard tomorrow. Just keep showing up every day. You don't have to be perfect, you're doing great!

you are pushing too hard, you need to take rest days and if you don't programme them just listen to your body, if it says "I'm too tired" then rest it. You will find it much easier tomorrow

As regards the HRM I log about 300 cals for 35 minson runkeeper so you probably do need to check your settings. I have cross referenced runkeeper with my garmin forerunner and they are in the same ball park for the same exercise.

Try Zumba. It is FUN and burns LOTS of calories. For the last 3 months I alternated between Jillian DVD's, Zumba and some old workout DVD's and it didn't get boring and I lost 17 lbs. Starting this week I am doing Jillians Body Revolution and LOVE it so far. It rotates out DVD's daily. : )

I haven't seen the videos so I don't know any thing about them, my disclaimer..!

But is there a way for you to cut the exercises in half? like only do 30secs of the exercise instead of 60sec.? or cut the number of reps so you can do the entire workout and get all the muscle groups without exhausting yourself with only half of the muscles groups done? Does that make sense? Or make 30days into 60days and take a rest day every other day?

There's no need to just quit, you've spent the $$ on the dvds so make them work for you.

Are you sure you set up your HRM the right way? I don't burn 900 calories running for an hour, let alone walking.

Concur. Haven't lost this running 2 hours. I'd say HRM is not set up correctly or is worn incorrectly.

I also think it is a bit high, but I have burned 900 calories running for 2 hours for sure.