30 Day Shred Starting Monday, January 10th, 2011

I'm planning on staying on L1 for 10 days. I think you're supposed to stay at each level for 10 days. However, if you feel like you're ready for more of a challenge, then there probably isnt' anything wrong with moving on to L2 in less than 10. I'm stll doing modified push-ups in L1 and feel like I need to build up a little more endurance so I'm staying for the 10 days.

I've also read that Jillian suggests going through all 3 Levels in 30 consecutive days, 10 days per level. However, again, it depends on the individual. I haven't felt like I need a rest day yet, but when I get to Level 2, I'm sure I'm going to need a few! :laugh:

That sounds like a good plan. Thank you!!

I worked out at the gym this evening for 40 minutes...yay! Hoping to knock out 30DS before swim class tomorrow.

Ok... I just replied to a very old thread about this subject but you all are my 30DS family for the next 26 days so I will pose to you... I have three kids (17, 9, 7), two which were fairly large. I think that has led to slight stress incontinence during the jumping jacks. No other movement does it to me (at least during the workout).

What is is about this move that has what I thought was my already empty bladder losing control? Any thoughts on replacement move?

I LOVE this workout and am really into it. I've found myself neglecting my water intake just to try to avoid this from occuring.

HELP:sad:

I have the same problem with the jumping jacks when I work out later in the day. I drink a lot of water throughout the day and it definitely shows when I do jumping jacks. The only thing that helps me is if I work out first thing in the morning, before I drink anything,

So, I've had 2 days of no shredding, but how can I say "no" when my son asks me to play with him after he's been home sick for 2 days and is really bored? The answer is, I can't, so it was worth it for me to skip the shred. I did finish L1 D4 after work today so I just have to do 2 in 1 day and then I'll be back on track. One more workout and then I move up to 5 lb weights.

I have been doing the 30 day Shred twice a week, starting last week, and have noticed a huge difference even with that. My arms are tighter and my core is stronger. It gets easier and easier each time and you just feel more empowered.

Since I am getting such good results and its such a quick workout, I am going to do it more often.

I have a question.... Are we really suposed to be doing this for 30 consecutive days? I always thought it was good to give you body some rest, even if it's just 1 or 2 days a week. I'm fine with doing it the full 30 consecutive days if that's what your supposed to do, but just wondering what others think, and how you are going to get excersise in AFTER the 30 days is up with Jillian. On my "profile" I filled out when I started MFP last week, I put that I wanted to lose 1.5 lbs a week, and exersise for 30 min 3 days a week. I was already over in calories burned for the week on Wednesday, I'm just wondering if I'm being to hard on my body, especially since this is all new to me.

I cheated BIG time! I knew I had to mitigate the damage I caused somehow. So I decided to forego the evening's 30 Day Shred and bust out the P90X Kenpo. I finished the entire workout by imagining punching and kicking away heaping plates of my dad's potatoes & onions and dangling chops.

Cheaters NEVER win. :embarassed:
And I'm wrecked with guilt and can't sleep. :frown:

L1D6 done. I really didn't want to do it this morning, but I hauled my lazy butt out of the chair and made it through. I am getting a bit better at the moves. Though the extra jiggle I have when doing jumping jacks, really bugs me. I stop jumping and the rolls stop a second or two later. :laugh:

L1Day2 complete! I didn't Shred yesterday because I was very sore, but I did walk the dog! Was a bit sore today, but I was able to do more in the workout than I did Thursday. yeah!

L1D7 DONE
I took a much needed break yesterday.

I have a question.... Are we really suposed to be doing this for 30 consecutive days? I always thought it was good to give you body some rest, even if it's just 1 or 2 days a week. I'm fine with doing it the full 30 consecutive days if that's what your supposed to do, but just wondering what others think, and how you are going to get excersise in AFTER the 30 days is up with Jillian. On my "profile" I filled out when I started MFP last week, I put that I wanted to lose 1.5 lbs a week, and exersise for 30 min 3 days a week. I was already over in calories burned for the week on Wednesday, I'm just wondering if I'm being to hard on my body, especially since this is all new to me.

I tried to find some info online about this question I was wondering the same thing, because typically when you do strength training you rest the muscles for a day. From what i've read it's 30 consecutive days, however, if you feel you need a rest then by all means take a rest day. That is basically what everyone in other threads, discussion boards and fitness groups were suggesting Hope that helps! As for what i'm going to do after the 30 days is up, I'll probably try out a new workout, like finishing Turbo Fire series

So I decided to mix things up a bit and see if I can get things going with this weight loss, after my workout last night I got up this am and did the workout again. Officially L1D6 is in the can but it was extremely hard this morning besides the fact I turned off the volume because I thougt if I heard Jillian say "dont phone it in" or call the girls her "buddies" I might crack:ohwell: Anyways, so my master plan about ramping it up this weekend....I am going to try to do it again tonight. We will see what happens. It certainly can't hurt me to do her workouts twice a day, right? Wish me luck! Btw, I am still just petering along with weight loss, a lot of you were too earlier in the week, is this still true for you guys?

HAHA! It cracks me up in the beginning of the workout she walks out with them and says "so you think you can handle this? Really? Ok... we'll see!" I laugh every time!

L1 Day 6 complete! Yay! I've found that switching to the 5 lb weights the other day has made my biceps so sore. While my legs feel great now, my arms... ouch!! Day 6 felt great, except for one thing I have to confess. I couldn't make it through all of the bicep curls. I'd done awesome with that Days 1-5, but my arms hurt so bad! Oh, well. I still have 4 more days before Level 2.

@lorinjer: I'm not sure what everyone else is doing, but I measure my hips at the widest part and my waist at the smallest part. I also do an extra measurement right at my belly button. (Not sure if that would be hips or waist...) The more measurments to watch getting smaller, the better is the way I see it. :laugh:

Hope everyone's had a great Saturday! Have a great rest of the weekend!!

Completed L1D6 today and although my endurance is better I still take short breaks during the jumping jacks because my legs start hurting. I can get through the warm-up jumping jacks but the next set during the cardio interval really gets to my legs. I think I need a better shoe. Any suggestions?

L1D6 complete! I feel awesome. I actually used my fives for all but the side lunges. This fits so perfectly in my day.

Way to go Shredders!

I want to join too!! I just bought it tonight!!! I've heard really good things about it!