Preparation for 1 June Kickoff
stn760
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Preparation is Key.
1. Clean eating is 80% of Success. So clear out the pantry, kitchen cupboards and fridge of anything that is going to prevent you from reaching your goals.
2. Dust off your dumb bells. Or ask around - someone always has a set sitting under the bed or in a back cupboard they can lend you.
3. Beg, borrow, steal, buy the dvd or download from the internet. I think also available on YouTube.
4. Make time. Make an appointment with yourself for 30 days. Are you busier than Barack Obama? He books an appointment to workout every day for 45 minutes. No matter what.
5. Check out your workout gear, get two sets ready. Wear one, wash one.
What else can you think of that will help us succeed?
1. Clean eating is 80% of Success. So clear out the pantry, kitchen cupboards and fridge of anything that is going to prevent you from reaching your goals.
2. Dust off your dumb bells. Or ask around - someone always has a set sitting under the bed or in a back cupboard they can lend you.
3. Beg, borrow, steal, buy the dvd or download from the internet. I think also available on YouTube.
4. Make time. Make an appointment with yourself for 30 days. Are you busier than Barack Obama? He books an appointment to workout every day for 45 minutes. No matter what.
5. Check out your workout gear, get two sets ready. Wear one, wash one.
What else can you think of that will help us succeed?
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Dumb bells - check
DVD - check
Workout gear - check.
Just have to clean out the pantry and make the appointments with myself.
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I am definitely ready for this challenge! I've done the 30 day shred once before and had good results. I havent worked out in so long that my stamina decreased. Are we starting this June 1st?0
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Yep, June 1 start date.0
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I'd like to join your group. I just downloaded it to my phone and iPad yesterday and did it the first time last night. I thought I would take an extra week at Level 1 - I'm a bit out of shape for the jumping jacks and pushups. I took pictures yesterday and measured. Would anyone mind if I did Level 1 until June 1 and then followed the program?0
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Do what you like, no rules.0
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So excited - my dvd copy arrived today. Bought online so was slightly anxious that it may not arrive in time.
I have done a lot of internet research on this dvd but have not actually viewed it.
Do you think I should sit down and watch the dvd BEFORE June 1 .... or will that scare me witless and just suck it up and do it like a newby on Day 1?
What meal plans are people choosing to follow? I am going to try the 5:2 for the month of June. I have printed out a copy of JM's Ripped in 30 Days meal plan but would like to follow the 5:2 longer term so will run them in conjunction with each other.0 -
I would definitely watch level one before the challenge begins. I did the shred (well.....week 1) a few months ago and watching the DVD ahead of time gives you less "break time" while you figure out what Jillian wants you to be doing. Every second counts when your workout is only 20 minutes long
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I'm so glad I found this group. I've tried JM 30 day shred before but quickly became unmotivated and never
got past level 1.
Where do I find the food plans? I'm going on my honeymoon On June 19 so I may start early. A little fearful
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I believe that JM has meal plans via her website. However, there is a cost involved.
The truth is, we all know what we are meant to be eating - we just don't. More vegetables, lean protein, loads of water, little fat.
I am in two minds about which plan I am going to follow.
One I have is more restrictive - 800 calories on which I lost 6kgs - but I am thinking about doing the 5:2. It will be the first time I have tried the 5:2 but, with other things I have going on in the month of June, I think this could be the easiest to incorporate.
What are others choosing to do? What goals are you aiming for? How are you going to maintain your motivation for 30 days - and beyond?0 -
EXERCISE
Which reminds me to ask .... how do you log JM 30 Day Shred workout in MFP?0 -
stn760 - Good luck finding a food plan that works for you with the 30DS! If you found something that worked in the past sounds like a plan to go with it and see what happens!
I plan to keep with my current food plan, about 1400 calories as I am maintaining. But I will add more protein to the mix as I usually come up a little short in that macro and would be good given the extra exercise. Would be nice to lose a few lbs but my goal is to get stronger and tone-up. Oh, and lose some of my stubborn baby belly ;-)
I think I will log this as circuit training but add some weight lifting in as circuit training does not seem to log too many calories burned. As long as I am seeing results I probably won't worry too much about how it logs.
I don't know how I am going to maintain my motivation... little scared with that one. I am hoping it will become habit after a few weeks!0 -
I have loaded a couple of apps onto my smartphone that you may find helpful. All of them are free.
1. Water your body - this is a reminder to drink water, based on your weight. I have had it loaded for 2 weeks now and have exceeded my water hydration goal every day (my daily goal is 2.4 litres - I usually do about 3 litres). I include all liquid that I drink - coffee and tea (not alcohol) - as well as water. It allows you to choose your usual glass, cup or bottle size. Love it.
2. Accupedo pedometer - there are hundreds of these out there so just choose the one that suits you. I went for something simple but which shows me my daily and weekly totals. I have a goal of 10,000 steps per day. I have used it to inspire me to walk on my breaks at work. Even a 10 minute walk outside adds up. This inspires me to meet or exceed my goal.
3. My Fitness Pal - of course! However, I find that it can be a drain to update all the time but it is great to be able to scan a barcode of a product to see if it is in the database and really accurately record servings.
Do you have any apps that you think will be helpful during June?0 -
Fooducate is a great app. when it come to choosing the healthiest food. I use it all the time when grocery shopping.0
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The last time I did 30DS I logged it as circuit training. I think there was a thread on the message boards and most people's opinion was to log it that way. I also use a HR monitor when I'm working out, so I get the calories burned correct, and circuit training was virtually correct in what MFP said I'd burned in 20 mins and what my HR monitor said I'd burned.
Hope this helps.
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Thank you! That is brilliant. I really didn't know how to log it and would not even have thought of circuit training - duh. Really makes a difference to be able to log every bit of exercise I do.
Thank you so much for that update!0 -
NUTRITIONAL PLAN UPDATE:
I am starting 5:2 Diet tomorrow. I have read the book - front to back, twice! - and think this is something that will work well.
I work shifts so to be able to adapt to fit my roster is really important. Also, having to work in my daughters' meals etc to my own routine means this is the first nutirional plan where I think it could work really positively for the whole household.
I am going to 'fast' on Mondays and Thursdays. Tomorrow is Day One!0 -
I started Day 1 Level 1 today, before I found this group! Depending how I feel tomorrow, I might wait until June 1st to start! I'm sore already! ha! I think this is amazing that there is a group of us doing this together!! 0
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Hello and welcome! Yes, I got the dvd this week and did three days in a row.
Ow. Ow. Ow.
I am using 3kg weights but have to reduce to one for the front shoulder lifts. I am going to work up to doing that with both weights because I could barely straighten my arms Day 2.
I was just doing a wee trial to see how I felt, what the dvd was like and how it would fit in with my shifts/roster.
Part of Preparation!
Looking forward to June 1!0 -
I've done 5 days so far and took 2 days off over the holiday because I did so much gradening and removed a living room carpet. Ugh. I noticed that I had to modify some things on day 3 and 4 cause my arms were sore. Ready to get back to it tonight for Day 6.
I'll have to look into what the 5:2 is about. I've just been following MFP.0 -
Three days down and my muscles are screaming. But I love it anyway ;-) Can't wait to get to day 10 and take measurements again to see the progress!0
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I am holding to a June 1 kickoff to take measurements - this is just my trial period :laugh:
I have also done the following:
1. Cleared out fridge and pantry.
2. Written out my Fast Day Menus - going to do 4:3 for the month then 5:2 from there.
3. Checked my Fast Day Menu amounts in MFP - 457 cals which leaves me a little leeway for a Whittakers Peanut Slab 15g:blushing:
4. Got the JM 30 Day Shred dvd online and have tested doing it after a long day at work (don't want to wake the kids at 5am!)
5. Loaded a Motivational app on my phone.
6. Stolen some graph paper from the kids so I can chart my progress and DISPLAY it in the bathroom - Success Through Humiliation!
7. Bought a pair of trousers in a size down from what I wear now and hung them on a wall in my bedroom. Only black, everyday work trousers but I know that they are size 8! (converts to US 6).
8. Told my daughters and a good friend what I am doing - helps with accountability.
9. Made a Cauliflower Soup, checked the ingredients on 5:2 FB group as well as MFP, ready for Fast Days (61 cal per serve).
10. Set reminders in my phone for Fast Days in June, including roster.
READY TO GO!
What have you got sorted to help this month be your most successful?0 -
Started day 1 before I found this group. So excited to join you guys and for the motivation. Day 1 was a bit more challenging than I expected - I didn't realize how out of shape I was!! My muscles hurt pretty bad, but nothing too bad - the protein helps. I'll look into the 5:2 diet! My biggest challenge is eating clean, so I'm hoping to learn better during this challenge and get the best out of the 3DS.
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I am in. I love Jillian and the DVD has been collecting dust in my home for years. Need to get back into my workout frame of mind so this is definitely right up my alley. Let's get it done Beast Mode Style!
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count me in, starting Sunday June 2nd!0
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Today was day 4 for me but we can call it a trial period if ya want lol And I'll start officially on the 1st. I'm just glad to have an accountability group! Always makes it a bit easier than doing it on your own.0
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What weight dumb bells will I need? I do body pump as it is so got some muscle tone but by no means superstrong!0
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Day 3 done today for me! Love how just in those 3 days there's a difference in stamina already! 1st day I could hardly do the butt kicks today I was touching my butt doin them!0
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I started on Tuesday so am on Day 4 and loving it. I'm happy to go to the end of June with you guys. I need some motivation. I've started this DVD 3 times and never finished. I'm DETERMINED to do it.
I'm doing Ripped in 30 afterwards, maybe we could all do that afterwards too
I'm giving myself 3 months to drop a dress size and keep going until I lose at least 30lbs0 -
Count me in as well. I have been strength training for a month now so I am going to buy my dumbells tom (5lbs). I've seen a lot of people say start at 3lbs but its up to your comfort level. My dvd gets here tomorrow so I can definitely start on June 1st 0
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IT'S HERE!
Okay, it is June 1 Down Here so Welcome to Day 1! The rest of you can follow us :happy:
I hope everyone has been able to prepare themselves, their kitchens, their workout gear, their families for a great month ahead. It is going to be challenging but that is the beauty of this forum - when the going gets tough, DON'T STOP! Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and launch back into it. Not tomorrow, not later, not in an hour - NOW!
Whether it is missing a workout, eating a Chocolate Mud Cake or a Carl Junior's burger .... just forgive yourself and move on.
Nothing tastes as good as slim feels. Go for it!0
