June = 30 Day Shred... who is with me?

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  • SMFRN
    SMFRN Posts: 108 Member
    I am using 5lb but started using 10lb on the chest flies (I think that's what they are called).
  • Nico_the_enabler
    Nico_the_enabler Posts: 123 Member
    Day 4 lvl1 complete..
    Managed to do both sets of girl pushups.. and the only thing i cant do entirely now is the bicycle crunches at the end and the damn skipping. it hurts my knees too much. so i kinda jog till i can do it again. But definately getting stronger.
    Might move up to a heavier hand weight in a day or two.

    ok so I must of been dehydrated when i wrote this.. Its day 5. lol
  • Stlarenas
    Stlarenas Posts: 90 Member
    Just completed L1, D1... I think I'm going to like this!

    I'm using 3 pounders.. which I thought were sort of wimpy, until the 2nd set of lunges.. dying!

    I'm using 3 too. But I think I need heavier ones. The lunges at the end are the only ones that are really hard...and I never feel sore in the upper body the next day.

    Getting ready to start day 6 level one tomorrow
  • jikkenkekka
    jikkenkekka Posts: 61
    Day 4, Level 1 complete! It's definitely getting easier!


    Also, question for everyone....what size weights are you using?

    Like a couple others who have responded, I've just got 3 pound hand weights... I was thinking about going out and getting 5 and 8 pound weights to start using on some of the exercises but after six weeks of waiting and multiple e-mails to my school's financial aid offices, I've finally been informed that my application for a course fee waiver has been denied... ages ago actually. They apparently denied me a month back and... didn't think it necessary to send me an e-mail informing me? Fuming as now I can't afford new weights *or* a visit to my friend this summer (she lives one state over and is pregnant with her first baby). So, 3 pounders is it for the time being. I think I know what I'll be thinking of during the punches in the cardio section when I go back to this tomorrow (had a rest day today).... >:(
  • JessicaMcguigan123
    JessicaMcguigan123 Posts: 52 Member
    Level 2 day 15 done :-)
  • SamiMassey
    SamiMassey Posts: 19 Member
    Just finished day 6 :)

    I am currently using 2kg weights, but I think when I move onto the level 2 exercises I might get some heavier weights to go along with it, as I don't feel any soreness in my upper body the next day with 2kg
  • jezamon
    jezamon Posts: 29 Member
    Day 5 for me!
  • kimbyfly
    kimbyfly Posts: 45 Member
    Day 5... lets do it!!
  • MelClaire2000
    MelClaire2000 Posts: 64
    Ok so I just completed Level 1.....here is what I did:

    Starting Stats:

    Age:31
    SW: 138.5 lbs

    10 days of Shred with one rest day. Weights used 1.5 kilos (a little over 3 pounds I think?)

    The first few days I worked out with Anita...then about half way through switched to Natalie....ouch those squats and lunges all the way to the floor....only difference is that the pushups I have never done a full pushup always the ones on my knees and it wasn't until today's workout that I managed to do pushups the entire time lol

    My food well if you are friends with me you can check out my diary to see that its probably a terrible diet...some days under calories, some days over...but a good portion of junk. In two weeks there is pizza, garlic bread, sodas, ice cream, curry, mcdonalds, kebobs, and candies. There is some healthy stuff in there as well but I just don't keep the super nutritious and healthy food menu that a lot of people do here....I should (and want to get better) but one step at a time right...and I have cut down my soda and sweet consumption majorly believe it or not!

    So all that being said...what did I look like 11 days ago and what do I look like now after Level 1 of the shred....here's hoping my attempt to post pics in the message works:

    Before Pics:

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    After Pics:

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    As you can see, I still have a good bit of fat circling my tummy and just kind of sitting there (its only been 10 days after all and oh the junk food!) But look at how much just toning my ab muscles has reduced the gut....look at those arm muscles...I wish you could see the muscles in my legs how I can see them when I'm working out...full length mirror helps with ensuring proper form....and I have muscles in my arms! I can also see my ab muscles working when I am doing the workouts so even though there is a layer of fat over them they are there are strengthening and I can tell.

    So all that to say ladies, that although your results may differ....you ARE improving and it is SO worth it....

    Now remind me of that on Monday when i start Level 2 planks and want to die! (Taking Saturday along with my regular Sunday rest day off because of the shin splints...)
  • MelClaire2000
    MelClaire2000 Posts: 64
    Also, my stomach fat appears a lot more "jiggly" and loose especially from the front now...but I've looked this up and chatted with some folks and it seems that thats actually a GOOD sign...as it means the fat is breaking up and becoming less dense so that my body can eventually use it as fuel and say bye bye to it....so if you see that happening as well don't worry!
  • rhinosfan
    rhinosfan Posts: 29 Member
    Today is my day 7 and I will complete it once I can move. After the high of completing Natalie exercises yesterday I am now sore everywhere again, especially my back, so I'm thinking it was something to do with the way I did the crunches. I'm sure doing the exercises again will improve this.

    I think you can see some difference in those pics MelCLaire2000
  • GallwayGrl
    GallwayGrl Posts: 60
    Just finished Day 6 this morning and it was so hard to get motivated (might have been the three glasses of wine I had last night) but I'm glad I did it because the scale was awesome this morning!! My ticker is messed up but I only have 10 more lbs till my goal!!

    SW: 177
    CW: 160
    GW: 150
    UGW: 145

    I can't wait to tone and lose this extra weight! We can do it girls!!!!
  • TinkTribe
    TinkTribe Posts: 24 Member
    Morning guys. For some reason, this morning I had a breakdown when I tried on clothes. Everything I put on was too small and I just feel bloated and fat... I know I need to keep going and I will, but I'm one of those people who want to see results like now, even though I know I didn't gain all this weight overnight. I'm on Day 7, took a rest day yesterday because I was sore and had shin splits real bad. I'm definitely needing some encouragement this morning, I feel like I will never lose this weight :( I want to be semi-fit by July 4th, because my parents have their annual pool party and I don't want to look like a whale :( I enjoy the workouts, but I feel like only doing 20 minutes isn't going to get the weight off. I feel like I need to do more.. Any advice?????? :(
  • GallwayGrl
    GallwayGrl Posts: 60
    xkrazykristen - I do JM in the mornings and about 3-4 days a week I hit up my gym (curves). I'm exhausted at night but by the end of the week I feel super pumped and I'm definitely noticing changes!
  • chanc127
    chanc127 Posts: 1
    I also have the 30-day Shred DVD. However, I am currently doing another DVD at the present time. Excited to read your personal results and thoughts at the end of day 30. Go team myfitnesspal, good luck!!
  • niveaq10
    niveaq10 Posts: 4
    Hi you have my support and I too am on a mission to lose weight weight
    I am doing mine over 6 weeks and I aim aiming to lose at least 10lbs (4.53592 in Kilograms)
    so I will be keeping watch good luck :smile:
  • TinkTribe
    TinkTribe Posts: 24 Member
    Thanks girl. I considered doing C25K as well along with JM 30DS but I wasn't sure if that was too much. Do you take any rest days?
  • GallwayGrl
    GallwayGrl Posts: 60
    So far I had made Sundays my rest days at curves because they aren't open on those days. With JM I haven't rested but I'm only on L1D7 as of tomorrow. My back its actually hurting me from my workout this morning so we will see what tomorrow brings. I may stick with Sunday's. You really have to just see what your body says to you because you don't want to over due it. I'm so sore after my workouts in the morning but my gym time in the afternoon seems to loosen me up.
  • TinkTribe
    TinkTribe Posts: 24 Member
    I had to take a rest day yesterday even though I didn't want to because my shins were hurting so bad! But I plan to workout when I get home from work and through the weekend. I'm just so mad at myself for letting myself go and looking like I do. It's disappointing :(
  • potatocar
    potatocar Posts: 250 Member
    I've been doing it for a month now, with three rest days + four days when I was sick.

    I'll be doing it for the 23th time today and I'm still on level 2 because I'd like it to last longer, plus I still find level 2 much more difficult than I found level 1 on my last day of it. So I guess I'll stretch it out to the end of the month :D

    I found level 1 so much easier than level 2 that I don't look forward to doing it anymore, so I could definitely use some help ):

    What hand weights are you guys using?
  • GallwayGrl
    GallwayGrl Posts: 60
    Keep that chin up!! We have all failed at some point in our lives. That is why we are all working together to get through this. Reset that mind frame and tell yourself you can do it! Don't stress for the past. Live for the future (cliche I know) but yesterday is yesterday....can't change that!! Try looking at all the 30-day shred pics on here. They really are inspirational. I look at them everyday to remind myself that I can do it too!
  • rhinosfan
    rhinosfan Posts: 29 Member
    Day 7 done.
    I actually managed 10 proper press ups each time! Although I didn't get down very far it still counts right? (please say it counts)

    Made my weights heavier too for the chest flys and the side lunge. although I only used one weight for the side lunge cos lets face it they are hard enough anyway :laugh:
  • TinkTribe
    TinkTribe Posts: 24 Member
    Keep that chin up!! We have all failed at some point in our lives. That is why we are all working together to get through this. Reset that mind frame and tell yourself you can do it! Don't stress for the past. Live for the future (cliche I know) but yesterday is yesterday....can't change that!! Try looking at all the 30-day shred pics on here. They really are inspirational. I look at them everyday to remind myself that I can do it too!

    Thanks :) I'm trying but its hard when its summer and I wanna wear shorts but my legs look awful in them! Ugh.

    I've been using 5lb weights for all the exercises for Level 1. Today is Day 7 so we will see how it goes :)
  • bhealthyagain
    bhealthyagain Posts: 41 Member
    I started the 30DS 3 days ago...and i've already lost 2 inches on my waist, belly button, and and 1 1\12 inches on my bicep!!! So I can't wait to see what day 30 brings!!! I'm soooo soar but surprisingly the pain isn't so bad when I'm doing it, it hurts more doing every day things lol.
  • brit_chick
    brit_chick Posts: 43 Member
    Just completed Day 4 this morning and i accomplished 4 REAL push ups! So silly but so proud! haha The cardio is still hard for me ... all that jumping is hard! lol
    I am currently using 1.1kg weights which is about 2.5lbs i think :)
    The scale made me very happy today though so sticking with it for sure!
  • niquerester
    niquerester Posts: 7
    Today will be day 3 for me. My calves are killing me! Lol, I could barely get out of bed!
  • brit_chick
    brit_chick Posts: 43 Member
    Today will be day 3 for me. My calves are killing me! Lol, I could barely get out of bed!

    Same for me!!! Calves are the only part of me that are reeeaaaally sore lol
  • nrsblc
    nrsblc Posts: 85 Member
    Good job ladies!!! I completed Day 4 of Level 2 today and i feel amazing! I've lost 2.2 lbs so far and though its a very small number on the scale, it feels so good! Keep going beauties, we'll do this! ????
  • Mercedespony
    Mercedespony Posts: 162 Member
    Day 7 done.
    I actually managed 10 proper press ups each time! Although I didn't get down very far it still counts right? (please say it counts)

    It counts! I'm also doing strength with a personal trainer, and after 3 weeks I'm just finally starting to "properly" do pushups, with my body straight.. It's harder, but he says it is supposed to be - and I can't go all the way down yet either, but definitely notice a difference in agony between now and the half-assed ones I was doing
  • arania15
    arania15 Posts: 31
    Level 2 day 15 done :-)

    Aw, man! I'm on the same day (15) and have been trying to talk myself into doing it this morning. :P I know I will.... eventually... especially after seeing how you've ~already~ finished it for today. (Great job!) Thanks for inadvertently motivating me to get off my butt and do some work. See ya on the flip side!

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