Goal: 30 Day Shred

JM gets repetitive so I have no listened to her since day 1, I play music over her and then I hate on her, because she takes too many breaks herself. If I'm sweating, Jillian needs to feel my pain too! I hate that she is casually walking around the set while I'm tired, she needs to put in the work just like the girls in the back. That is probably why the girls in the back are much more fit than she is. (JM rant over).

This cracked me up! I was just thinking about that today as I was punching the air. =D

I do the same thing! I turn my music up and mute her. Like most, I have a love-hate relationship with JM. I think someone else mentioned this earlier... but imagining you're punching JM on level 1 feels so gooooood. It really gets my punches going.


Btw- anyone notice on level 2 that her boob is like ready to fall out threw the beginning of the video? It's so distracting... just waiting... and waiting for it to fall out. But it never does. :sad:

Day 8 Level 3 today!!
I felt so good I also did Day 1 Level 1 for Ripped in 30. Very similar, but there were some different exercises involved.

Keep it up everyone!!

Amanda, I can relate to you 100%--tomorrow 2/6/14 I am starting a 10 competition with hopes I will continue to 30days. I will you continued luck and success---you have empowered me -- keep up the good work !!!!

I'm having trouble finding 30 DS level 2 on YouTube any feedback would be appreciated

Im starting tomorrow... good luck:)!

I have been doing the shred religiously now since Jan 27th and got so bored with level one that I moved to level two on Tuesday, after 8 days level 1. I really do have to say that I do feel as though I am 'going to die' and that I am 'gargling my heart' at the end, it really kicks *kitten*!
The issue I have though and have had since day 4 of level one is that I feel a burn in shoulders, arms, legs and glutes but never anything in my abs, for all the ab exercises I do the advanced version and still nothing! anyone else feel as though their abs aren't working? I know mine are as I do feel them contract when doing the ab workouts but I just expect to feel it later the same day or in the morning (you know that satisfying ache where you know you have given them a good workout) like I did when I first started? am I on my own with this feeling? maybe my abs are either not playing ball or they have gotten used to the exercises I don't know but anyone's input would be really great. I never thought I would be the sort to worry about not having that post workout burn/ache, right now I would love for my abs to tell me they have been worked when I cough or sneeze! lol!

I did Day 1 Level 2 last night. OMG! I thought I was gonna die and I couldn't begin to keep up with Anita! My knees hurt today (I'm old with arthritis in the knees) so I took today off. I am going to watch the DVD though, just to study it and learn the moves without having weights, etc.

For the person asking about abs: I can definitely feel my abs working during the actual workout, but there is no soreness like I had in my legs. I get the knot she talks about, but it just never makes me sore. Maybe it's because the actual ab workout is so short in comparison?

Does anyone else have to modify the jumping portion? I can hold a plank for a good while when I'm on my elbows, but my shoulders and wrists can't handle being in the straight arm position. Is it just me because I'm older?

I finished level 1 today! On to level 2 tomorrow!!

Thanks nccarolb for your input over my question about the abs. I agree and think it is the fact that the actual ab workout is shorter, with this in mind and my abs and mum tum being my biggest problem area I have decided to switch it up and add in the No More Trouble Zones dvd every other day, as it is a longer workout and has rave reviews and mixing it up so your body gets a shock isn't a bad thing anyway.

As far as the jumping goes I am ok with that but like you I have trouble with the planks in the straight arm position due to the fact that I have carpal tunnel in both wrists and so do have to be careful and if I can't do it straight arm then I have to drop to forearms, yesterday my right wrist gave way on me completely so I had no choice but to modify and do half the planks straight arm and the other half on forearms which seemed to help a bit. I think as long as you can do most of the moves as Jillian advises and only have to modify some then it will be fine, the last thing you want is any injuries.

I'm nervous about level 2....but determined to get thru the whole 30 days. Is everyone counting calories also? Any cheat days? I have a hard time on the weekends :-(

I am counting calories as well as doing the shred. I am almost done with level 2. I don't have any cheat days, I just eat back 1/2 exercise cals using MFP settings. I might take 1 day a week off of exercise, but stick to lower calories that day.

Starting 30 day Shred this evening...really hoping to see some great results, love the encouragement from all of you

i really need to update my profile pic. i saw pretty great results with ripped in 30. it was tough starting out, but just stick with it and you will see and feel the results! pushups get easier, endurance increases with the cardio if you push yourself, and if you diet is on track body tone will happen. i need to buy these other JM dvds! cant wait to try the 30 day shred and revolution to compare to RI30. i imagine the target area and ab dvds are good too.

Level 1 day 9 Done!

Started level 2 yesterday. I'll do day 2 today. It was hard, but not unbearable My legs were sore last night though!