I was supposed to start today, but I only managed to do 1h of zumba fitness and then I went down with a massive headache, ugh.
I'm more than ready to get back on track tomorrow (:

Today I did the 30 Day Shred Level 3 followed by Ripped in 30 Level 1. I also shoveled snow. :happy:

Sorry to hear you are unwell olalola. I remember when I was doing the 30 Day Shred, I attempted 1 day with the cold, but felt that I didn't put in enough effort, so didn't do any more till I was better.

Hope you feel better soon. :flowerforyou:

PS, niceties over, YOU BETTER GET YOUR *kitten* IN GEAR TOMORROW!!!! Lol!!

Hahaha!! Done! Thanks for the *kitten* kicking :drinker:

did 30ds twice today, to make u for the fact I ate like 5 mini cupcakes whilst watching the Dr Who 50th Anniversary special...
currently waiting for RI30 to download as I've lost my copy, so I'll start that tomorrow!

looking forward to being ripped for christmas ladies? feel free to add me as friends.. I need the extra accountability to you all to keep at it!

That Dr Who special was so good!!

In response to your question on my status update yesterday, btw, I start my HRM at the beginning of my workout and stop it when I'm finished and just log the total calories burnt. Sometimes I add a couple of planks or squats before I finish my workout so the time won't always be specifically the time I've spent doing RI30 but I log it all as RI30 anyway if that makes sense!

I wasnt part of the 30 day shred group but i came across it yesterday and then found the link to this group. Ripped in 30 dvd has been laying on my counter for the past two weeks without my trying it. So i thought this group would be the perfect motivation for me to do it. And i put it in but i couldnt get past the first two circuits. I am horribly out of shape and instead of losing weight, i keep gaining more than i have lost. Its depressing but i would love some support and motivation. So even though i failed horribly yesterday, i will keep trying (hopefully). To be fair, i worked out kinda late in the day and if i didnt have to go out for dinner, i would have finished the whole workout with a lot of breaks but i didnt have the time.

So i am hoping i can stick with it, as best as i can, knowing that other people out here are doing it too. Hope your workouts were much better than mine yesterday.

Was finally un-sore enough to start again yesterday. I have a feeling level one will be longer than a week! :blushing:

A few suggestions for making it through:
1. Do the modifications given for the beginners
2. Use light weights-3lb or lighter, or skip the weights until you can do the whole routine.
3. Start the workout when you know you have adequate time to finish it.

These were some great no-nonsense type tips from you. THANK YOU sooo much! I will try again today, even though i am so sore after only doing half the workout.

Hi

I agree with these - great suggestions.

My suggestion also would be don't put too much pressure on yourself. If you're finding it hard to keep up then pause the dvd while you catch your breath. If that's still too much then try doing one rep of each circuit instead of two and rest during the second rep for a couple of days while you get used to the program. You'll get there if you stick with it!

I found my muscles were so sore during the first 3 days of 30DS and a few months ago when I tried it the first time I just gave up. This time I continued to do the workout daily and by day 4 my muscles actually felt better and less sore after I had done the workout.

Keep going, give yourself time and you'll get there :-)

for some reason I'm struggling with my form on the side lunges that I was absolutely fine with during Level 1 of 30DS!! The other one I struggle with is the hollow man one I think they call it - the one with shoulders and legs off the mat. I have to put my hands under my butt to keep my lower back on the floor. Anyone have any tips? Is it just that my core isn't strong enough?

We must be "fitness twins!" :bigsmile: I also struggle with form on side lunges...they just feel awkward to me. And I find that other move you described..."hollow man" pulls on my back a lot. I can't seem to keep my lower back on the floor doing that as well.

Edited to add: I also have done 2 days worth of Level 1 so far.

A bit later than most of you but just completed D1 L1 and really enjoyed it. Felt it in my shoulders but kept up otherwise. Not sure about hollow man - just hurts a lot!!!!

@MicheleStitches haha!! Glad to know I'm not the only one! :drinker: I'm thinking of going back to the scissor kick type ones from 30DS, I think Level 3 while I work on my core. Think some pilates is in order here...

@DancingMoosie thanks for the advice

@hopperem i'm only on day 3 today so you're only a day or 2 behind. Good job on getting started (that's the hardest part!!) and the important thing is that we still have time to complete before Christmas!!