30 Day shred Friends :)

@dancing--is it possible you were retaining water yesterday? I know if I have a really high sodium day, I get bloated all over and it affects my measurements as well as weight. Whatever the fluke, congrats on the loss!

Did L1D7 today--I'm getting kind of bored with this level so I'm excited that I only need to do it 3 more times. The only good thing about it is that I know the routine so I don't have to listen to Jillian. :devil:

On day 9 level 2 of the 4 level 30 day shred. yesterday i did my first level 2 work out and it was horrible not looking forward to it today but gonna keep at it. It's like its level 2.9 really! She incorporated alot of leg work while in a high plank position which i hate, I have really thick legs so those babies are heavy. i did so many subs yesterday it was like a whole different workout.

I did day 7 of level 1 yesterday and am probably gonna take a rest today. So far I'm a little frustrated that it's not getting easier. =o/ My arms can hardly do the lifts (especially the first and last compound movement) but I only get sore on my legs, which don't feel that bad during the exercise. So far I haven't noticed my arms getting stronger and being able to do the exercises better.
How was it with you? When did you start feeling some results? xoP

Hi everyone-
I did L1D7 yesterday, and then last might my shoulder really started hurting. :grumble: I'm not sure what I did to it, but it's definitely injured (not just soreness) Did L1D8 this morning, but I had to modify some of the moves--for example, the push ups just hurt my shoulder way too much, so I did planks instead. Also, couldn't do the anterior raises with the side lunges (3rd compound move) with the 5 lb weights I'd been using. I don't have any lighter weights, so I just held one 5 lb weight with both hands which seemed to work.

I was planning to do one more day before my next rest day--will see how my shoulder feels tomorrow and decide whether to move up my rest day.

@missengel--I agree about the arms. Mine don't feel any stronger than when I started. If anything, I can do less of the arm movements due to hurting my shoulder. :ohwell: I feel like I'm making progress with my abs and legs though, so at least that's something. No results for me yet--but I'm at the same point as you.

@emely--ugh, the legwork in plank position sounds awful! I have a hard enough time just holding a plank! I'm going to watch level 2 tonight to see what I'm in for in a couple of days. :noway: On the other hand, with the way my shoulder feels, that actually sounds preferable to push ups. I felt the same way about all of the modifications I was making to today's workout, but hey, at least we still did it! :flowerforyou:

@thulas--if you go back through the thread someone already explained it, and where to find it on youtube. Feel free to start it and join in with us.

I just finished my 3rd round of the 30 day shred, I will help ya through it if ya want, just leave a message in the friend request and I'd be happy to support ya.

This is the first time I actually finished it, but I lost 16 inches this round and 1 pound, the 1 pound put me at my goal weight.

Level 1 Day 7 done. Those dang bicycle crunches at the end...i think I'm getting worse at them instead of better!

Those are tough for me too because my inner thigh muscles get pulled easily and are weak. It helps if I don't lower my legs as much. I push them upwards instead and don't extend them all the way.

Today is my 3rd time doing 30ds level 1. That first circuit is a killer for me! The next two are still challenging but that first one is a doozy. I've decided to do 30ds on Mon/Wed/Fri with a 20 weights workout added on and I'll do cardio on Tues/Thurs so I won't be working my muscles with weights two days in a row. I know I won't get the same results but the high impact cardio in 30ds seems to be hard on my knees and inner thighs so I need to cut back a little.

I am on Day 8 of level 2. Have had some soreness, mostly in my calves. My shoulders really burn toward the end of the strength moves. I have dropped a couple pounds and pretty sure some inches but want to put off measuring till the end of the month. I think I can see those bones in my neck/chest area now and pretty sure those are shoulder muscle bumps that are becoming more visible. I find level two to be so different from level 1. I did level 1 seven days, rest day, level 1 2 more days, then started level 2. I have added more rest days so far to level 2, I have taken 2 already and I am only on day 8! But I have been biking a lot and time and tiredness have prevailed. Sometimes I substitute moves from level one back in for double jump rope in Level 2. My big girls just only want so much jumping sometime! Hang in there guys - I am looking forward to Level 3. I do feel I am getting stronger and that feeling is greater after a rest day! I might suggest not taking two rest days in a row but adding a rest day in more frequently? Seems to perk me up.

I've found that I have to wear two sports bras for 30DS. It helps with the jumping jacks and jump rope.

OMG I totally understand the sports bra thing... it hurts so much sometimes!
I'm on L1D5 tomorrow. I'm doing it 3x a week at the moment. I'm going to try to up it to Monday through Friday. It's i,possible for me to do it on the weekends because I work long hours. So currently it's 30DS 3x a week and AquaZumba 2x a week.

Hi I started 30DS on Monday, had to skip Tues, my quads were so sore. Felt it in my arms and chest, too, but quads were the killer. I did day 2 last night, and feel much better. I took measurements last night, so we'll see! Good luck, everyone!!

Started the 30 day shred last night! I am a little sore today, so we'll see how tonight goes!

Age - 29
Starting weight-127
Current GW-120
Mainly looking to drop a few pounds and tone up!

@skinnyjeanzbo- I agree, I think it has alot to do w/form. I still can't figure out how to do the side lunges, I never feel like I'm doing them right, I can't figure out how to get my booty to stick out like they do, but still keep my upper body straight!

For those of you who have had kids.... maybe TMI... but anyone else having, how should I put this, "leaking" probs when you do the jumping jacks?? I was so not expecting that!! LOL

Hi everyone, newbie here. I'm one of the few guys doing 30DS. Are there any more guys out there doing this? Just did L2D1 this morning and OMG that hurt!! I'm dieting at the same time - no bread and low carb intake generally - so I can see results already but L2 is just sooooo much harder than L1 which I was coping well with. Does L2 get any easier?

The leaky problem gets better as you get stronger. Keep going.

The side lunges were hard for me to get form on too. I practiced after the workout without weights and then added the weights after I got the form. I kept wanting to fall over backwards at first! Remember the line about sticking your butt to the wall behind you. Arch or at least have a straight back and don't look down to see if your knees are over your toes. Get someone to spot you for your form if needed-that has helped me some.

You will get stronger as level two goes on. The form on some of the moves was difficult for me at first but once I could put myself into the moves and not be concentrating on form, it got "easier".

Keep going guys - it is so going to be worth it!

I'm having some trouble getting going on L1D4 today. I'm dreading the jumping jacks. Heaven help me, the jumping jacks. But I didn't put on two sports bras for nothing so here I go!

@judy & saucy--I actually find the side lunges easier than the regular lunges (the ones w/bicep curls). Judy is right--you just need to try them without the arms to get the move down, and then add the arms. With the regular lunges, I keep losing my balance and feeling like I will tip over. :laugh: It has gotten better, but that's still the hardest move for me.

@saucy--thanks for re-affirming my decision to remain childless. :laugh:

I like the side lunges over regular lunges, too. I have to do shallow (regular) lunges but on the side lunges I can go deeper and make it feel more effective. They were awkward the first time but I just put down the weights and put my arms down and was able to get my form right.
Also, the leaking thing doesn't happen to every mom. :laugh: Kegels are your friend.

I'm on to level 2 today, but 1st I wanted to update my stats:

Age - 43
Starting weight-190
Height - 5'7"
Thighs - 25
Hips - 43
Waist (@bellybutton)- 35
Torso (@narrowest)- 31
Arms - 13

After Level 1 (6/22)
Age - 43
Weight-188
Height - 5'7"
Thighs - 25
Hips - 43
Waist (@bellybutton)- 35
Torso (@narrowest)- 30
Arms - 12.5