30 day shred october 21th !!! Anyone!!!

This is great! I just started my 30DS today, too, before seeing this thread. I've attempted this in the past, tho wasn't consistent. I'm concerned with doing 10days without a rest, but I think it may help me stay on track. In the past, my rest day was scheduled as only one day, then would turn to two...three days, then I was back into old habits by then.

Very excited to share with you guys during this transformation!

I'm on day 4

I just finished Day 7.
3 more days to go, then I'm on to Level 2.
I'm scared. :P

I'm finally doing day 5! I haven't been exercising for 3-4 days and I already feel so guilty the new members will catch up to me ASAP since I don't do this workout on days that I go to the gym (which expires end of the month). I'm hoping to do this routine over and over till end of the year, so 2 cycles and save some money at the gym

I finished Level 1 Day 5 yesterday. Amazing how much stronger I am from Day 1.

I'm disappointed though that I'm gaining a couple ounces a day so far. I've gained over a pound. I have to stop weighing myself. I am not eating back my calories and I measure EVERYTHING so I know for a fact I am not overeating. I did measure myself so after each level I am going to re-measure and hopefully see results.

I finished Level 1 Day 5 yesterday. Amazing how much stronger I am from Day 1.

I'm disappointed though that I'm gaining a couple ounces a day so far. I've gained over a pound. I have to stop weighing myself. I am not eating back my calories and I measure EVERYTHING so I know for a fact I am not overeating. I did measure myself so after each level I am going to re-measure and hopefully see results.

Did you take measurements before you started? (Waist, hips, bust, etc?) Please remember that muscle is much denser than fat...in other words 1 lb. of muscle takes up considerably less space than 1 lb. of fat. Here is a photo of 5 lbs. muscle vs. 5 lbs. fat:



SO, it is very much possible that you can gain on the scale but LOSE inches! Also, I have read that when working out hard, your muscles can retain water for a while afterwards as they repair. Here is a quote from one article.

"A new exercise program changes the chemical makeup of your muscles as an adaptive response to increased activity. The changes that take place in your muscles after exercise prepare them for more of the same by storing additional fuel for energy. Muscles replenish glycogen stores after a workout, and water retention is a natural side effect of this process."

I will also add, that even if you don't lose inches, your body can be changing for the better. In the last few months, my thighs have only decreased 1 inch...but there is a DRASTIC change in their shape and composition...waaaay less fat and waaaay more muscle. So even the measuring tape sometimes doesn't reflect the full picture.

Don't despair. I know how it feels. I HATE my scale! (Because it often does not tell me what I want to hear.) But just stay focused on getting FITTER and STRONGER! For this reason, I have some "fitness markers" I use to help measure progress...how long can I hold a wall sit? How long can I hold a plank? How many push-ups can I do? Even when the other numbers are not going my way, if those numbers are getting better, I can tell myself I am doing well. Find some fitnees goal to focus on...how long can you run without stopping, or how fast can you run a mile? How many crunches or bicycles or squats can you do before feeling like you are going to die? Anything that can help you see that you are making progress. :bigsmile:

Day 2 - DONE!! Really sore, but glad I did it. Also did a 3 mile walk earlier to warm up the muscles. Don't know if it helped, but it sure can't hurt.

Finished day 6 today and have been looking for a support group! I take at least 1 rest day a week so I should finish at the same time as many of you.

My stamina is up a lot already and i'm able to do the harder versions most of the time whereas day 1 i was struggling with the modified moves! Excited about how fast i'm seeing a difference! I took measurements and pics and will take more on day 10, 20 and 30.

Oh and I also do at least 60 min/ week on stationary bike and 90 min/week yoga.