30 day shred starting today. Any takers?

Lisa - well done for doing it. Like you I was *still* over my goals yesterday but at least I didn't feel like I'd not tried. I find it so hard to stick to exercise routines and this is a pretty long run for me, and definitely for a daily routine. Logging it here definitely got me off the sofa last night.

SK - tkroeker suggested using 'Calisthenics' and I like that because it gives me more calories than 'aerobics'. That may be cheating but Kate was saying her HRM gives her about 300 calories burned and logging it as Calisthenics gives me 269 so I'm good with that!

Bobbi - welcome to the thread. It's a great way to support your diet and I'm definitely feeling the difference in my muscles especially my legs.

Kate - really hope you're feeling a bit better and look forward to having you back.

I've lost 2lb this week which was really unexpected because I've not managed to come in under my calorie goals very often, even when I am eating my exercise calories. Also managed to lose 1/4 inch of my hips and my waist (hurray for smaller hips). 1/2 inch off my bust which is liveable with, even though I really don't want to lose from there. My arms are toning up too. Now I just need to keep working on those thighs which are my problem area! I can tell the difference as they seem more toned and less flabby (and the squats are easier than they were) but now I just need to see a reduction in size!!!

I'm going to shred late afternoon today when I've done some work (boo) and before I go shopping (hurray).

wow!--way to go on a 2 lb loss this week, carmen! that's very impressive given that you're so close to your goal weight to lose 2 lbs in one week.

bobbi--welcome to this thread and good luck w/ your first workout!

i completed D7 of L2 today (Day 15 overall). I also took a peek at workout 3 and there are several tough moves, but I'm sure we'll gradually work into them w/ each workout as we have with the first two workouts. I'll continue on L2 for 2 more days, and then will start on workout 3 on Tuesday. I might take some measurements this evening and will report on those tomorrow.

Carmen, the strength on circuit 3 kills me too. My arms and shoulders feel like spaghetti after the first set.

So, I completed another workout this evening. Although I'm not seeing a change on the scale, I am losing inches. .5'' on each arm, 1" in each thigh, 1" on hips and almost 2" on bust. Not sure why I lost more in bust area because I feel like my thighs and bottom area get the brunt of the workout, but I'll take it.

This is the kind of payoff I was looking for. I can do cardio workouts day in and day out and not see this kind of change in 2 weeks.

I'm encouraged...not excited about doing yet another workout tomorrow, but excited about the outcomes.

Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! It will be a challenge for me to workout everyday this week--especially on Wednesday as my day is packed from early to late. I might miss Wednesday but will plan to check in each day otherwise. Good luck to everyone for the week ahead!

Welcome Kelston! Keep at it--you'll start seeing progress relatively quickly in terms of your strength and endurance through the program. Please check in here each day to let us know how you are doing. You can do anything for 20 minutes for 30 days!

I completed my workout this morning....I have a long day ahead and I know I won't be in the mood to workout when I get home later this evening. It feels good to have it out of the way for the day. I think that I am better w/ my food choices when I've taken the time to do a morning workout. I dread waking my body up in this way, that I make sure it pays off.

Kate--it's good to have you back!

ok so i did 5 days of L1 and got on fine and then stopped.

So I am starting again tomorrow with L1D1. How do I know when to go onto L2??

Hey guys

Welcome welcome welcome to the new people. Really glad you're taking up the challenge. It is so worth keeping going and I can definitely tell the difference in my shape. Eating sensibly made a difference to my weight but this has definitely toned and sculpted. Ok, maybe not sculpted very smoothly yet but I'm working on it.

I've just done L2 D7 ish and it is definitely getting more doable. I can last all of all of the cardio now and no longer have to resort to whimpering during the squat thrusts. Still doing battle with round 3 of the strength but I will get there before I move up to L3.

finnhead - move up to L2 when you are bored with L1 :-) I moved up after 10 days and that was about right for me. L2 was a real challenge but I could keep up all the way through L1 so thought I was ready. Anita still does modified moves in L2 and L3 so stick with her but definitely keep going up the levels.

beesknees - I'm so impressed with first thing workouts - they are not my thing.

Peggy - the real credit will be all yours when you've done it.

Kate - yaaay, welcome back. Glad you're feeling better. While I don't miss the sweating and the aching muscles, I do miss the workout.

Lisa - I know that exercising early suppresses my appetite. I also know it's not my thing but definitely will try and do it at the weekends. No way is it going to happen before work.

Just finished day one of level 2. Stated Nov 11, done consistently but not everyday, taken every Sunday off also took Thanksgiving and day after off (did work it that Sunday) anyone else have to do some modifications to get through? Too bored at level one but really honestly can't do all of level 2. I use 5lbs weights but use them one arm at a time for some, also can't do the plank abs in circuit 3 so I try to do the same move from standing up.

bzbear - welcome back - glad you've managed to keep it going.

kate - swimming at lunchtime - am so so impressed. -15?!! Eeek. I'm being pathetic about -7! Definitely thinward - that made me laugh out loud.

crlflower - modified is definitely worth it for sticking to the programme. I swap between 2, 3 and 5lb weights because I certainly can't do the pendulum lunges with the heavier weights, nor the standing on one leg and lifting leg and weights thing (what is that called?) I'm not sure my plank abs are very 'plank' like, possibly look more like a camel!

I managed to squeeze this in between coming home and going out for a meal tonight. Don't think it was healthy dining but I though that working out beforehand was a better plan than not at all.

oh dear, level 2 was HARD! But good. I am getting ready to go for a swim - when i come back, i will do the workout again - I can imagine it will def. get easier and easier, just like the last level!

Thanks for the feedback and encouragement everyone! Thanks Carmen, I did the plank abs today and yes, looked more like a camel than a plank lol, but I tried. And the other are the military presses with the leg lifts, yeah those are tough. But day 2 of level 2 done and I felt I put in a really good work out. I did pause the DVD for about half a minute a couple times to catch my breath. I know she says no resting but I am 45 years old and 80 lbs overweight and I don't really think Jillian wants me to have a heart attack on my living room floor! :laugh: and that way I do all the work.

I"ve been thinking about picking up this video. Actually had it in my cart and put it back yesterday. I had decided I needed to visit here to see if it would be a good thing. I think I will try to pick it up next week along w/ some hand weights. I have a feeling this is gonna kick my butt...lol

Thanks ladies for the information.