30 Day Shred Motivation Thread

Newbie post! I need some friends :happy:

I joined MFP on a recommendation from a very inspiring friend, its amazing how tracking food could be such an eye opener. I wanted to kick it up a bit by adding in a workout since I haven't really done anything besides walking for exercise in the last few years....started 30DS last week and I completed L1D4 today! :happy: Hoping to stick with it for the full 30 days, although I plan on taking off Sundays for dog walking... I like Jillian and her tough approach to training, although I have to do the modified push-up everytime! I hate push-ups, the most challenging part of Level 1 for me....the workout goes by so quickly I can actually fit it in before work, puts me in a great mood knowing I have gotten it out of the way LOL :laugh:

Happy Shredding!

Steph - I think I'm going to bring a stereo down and play something during the workouts. The one thing I've noticed is that I can sort of tune her out and just listen to the backbeat (this is primarily for the cardio parts). The backbeat is (obviously) set to the rhythm of the movements, so if I tune her out, I can become all machine-like to the backbeat and stick with the jumping around. I need to find some tracks that have that same beat so I can turn Jillian off altogether.

I haven't experimented with this yet, but you might start your search for alternate music with some Spanish/latin beat-type tracks. I was listening to some Zumba-ish stuff the other day in my friend's car, and it has a really great pounding beat that reminds me of the Shred stuff.

Going to go do D1L1 right now. I will probably only do this on Tuesdays since every other day I go to different classes at the gym . But we will see. I'll be back to post what I thought and how I did. Hopefully I won't feel sick after finishing up some of my Valentines goodies, haha.

L1 D6 completed. OMG that kicked my butt! Probably because I did 30 minutes on the elliptical beforehand. My heart rate was already going and I was sweating like no other by the time I was done. I normally do the elliptical after but I wanted to switch it up to see what I liked better. I think perhaps after D7 I will move to L2. Depends on how i'm feeling Thursday.. How's everyone else doing ?

L1D3 down. I WILL make it through that aerobic combo in the first circuit without taking a couple quick breathers! It's my calves. No matter how much I stretch before that section kills them. It'll get better. I have faith my body will adapt!

I tried level 1 of the 30 DS last night...man, was it a butt kicker! I barely made it through...Jillian is no joke! I can tell you can definetly lose weight doing that. This morning, I did level 1 of Bob's Boot Camp. I think I may alternate that and the 30 day shred....definetly both good work outs!

Completed Day 2 of the 30 day shred...I don't think it will get easier!

Today was L1D3 for me. Still couldn't do half the pushups. I did slightly better on the jumping jacks. All was good until right between the first set of butt kicks and the first set of punches. I seriously had to stop for a minute because I was going to puke. Not sure if my dinner hadn't digested properly yet (although it had been 2 hours since I had last ate) or what, but it almost got real ugly. The side lunges and arm raises were a lot easier! I always find the abs the easiest, even the bicycle crunches! Not a great workout overall, but I finished.

Hey guys!!
I'm late today posting about my "lovely" workout. Today was L1D8. *sighs* I actually got a little bored when I finally figured out the cycles and what was coming up... But that's okay! I have just 2 more days on this level! I'm looking forward to Level 2. Don't get me wrong, bored does NOT equal easy! It's still hard! I can't get past barely 15 girlie pushups...though, yesterday I did 2 regular pushups!! For the first time...E.V.E.R....in my life! I struggled on the 2nd one but I don't care. I freakin' did it! I'm hoping by the end of this 30 day thang I can do maybe 10! My oh my the goals we never saw before. haha.

I also ate bad today *hangs head*.This morning I had eggos *gasps* with SYRUP!!!! *GASPS* (steens has way less calories than regular syrup so I did ok there?) and mcd's for lunch :sad: . I was craaaaaving carbs. Probably because I need to go grocery shopping and get some healthy food in my house that I can munch on :drinker: and don't give myself time to crave anything. Dang it! :grumble: Heigh-ho heigh-ho it's off to wal-mart I go!! *whistles* It was a miracle I stayed under my calories for today! Even if they were bad ones. haha.

I'm skipping a day in between my shred workouts. I did L1D2 today. I did better because I knew what would happen next and endured the cardio with the jump rope and j.jacks better than 1st day. I hate sit ups but persevered through most of them. I know this workout will show results and make me physically stronger.

L1D3 down. I WILL make it through that aerobic combo in the first circuit without taking a couple quick breathers! It's my calves. No matter how much I stretch before that section kills them. It'll get better. I have faith my body will adapt!

The first time I did the 30DS I totally had a big issue with my calves. In fact I had to stop because I pulled one, but the next time I started (two weeks later) I had no problems. They really do get over it quickly. Keep it up, something new will hurt tomorrow

The soreness was almost gone today which was a lovely treat. I had a test this morning at 8 and then classes all the way until 6:30 so I decided to do my workout at night instead of morning or early afternoon. I was so busy today by the time 7 pm rolls around, i still have over 1000 calories I needed to eat. Sadly, I got coerced into going to eat pizza rolls with a big group of my friends. I managed to only go over my dieting calorie intake by about 100 calories, but I am still upset with myself. Dang that peer pressure. lol.

Anyway, I did L1D3 at around 10:30 tonight and it was so much easier than it has been the past two days. I managed to do quite a few regular push-ups and only had to stop for a 2 second break during the side lunges. I m super impressed with myself.

so i just did L1 day 9.
first let me say i sooo didnt want to work out today. i was in a crap mood and my mom is coming in from NY this morning.
her flight got delayed and i just said forget it, i have the extra time now, might as well do it. Its been 9 days straight for me. i dont know if im sick of level1 or sick of this dvd but i really have to push myself to just shut up and do it. thankfully tomorrow is day 10 and then i can move onto level 2..which i gotta say im afraid to do because L1 is still hard for me.

let me break it down for u.
circuit 1- i still cant do a whole 30 seconds worth of girlie pushups. i can do three. miss 2 and repeat. and whatever i miss- lets say 5. i pause the dvd and do them before i move on to cardio so that im still doing the same amount, i just cant do that many in a row.

circuit 1 cardio- kills me. i can barely make it.

all of circuit 2- is fine. doesnt bother me at all.

circuit 3- all fine except the side lunges- i gotta do what i do with the push ups.
i hope i can even do L2 since the strength is 1 is still really hard.

i also hope i see some results once L2 is cpmpleted. cause 1 didnt give me any.

Hello all, i have completed two days of the shred and then i took a day off from it and did C25K to stick with that program and hopefully give my muscles a break! I just finished W7 of C25K which means its just straight running for 20-30 min from now on. Is anyone else using the shred and C25K together? If so, tell me how you are rotating them, or if you are doing them both on the same day.

As for the shred, I also CANNOT do the push-ups! Not even the girl ones! Not even one! i think that is why my shoulders and arms took the worst punch after the first 2 days.

Also, I know everyone hates the side lunges, but I kind of like them. However, I am not using any weights and don't plan on using them at all!

What are you guys doing for muscle soreness? Massage? Hot bath? Lots of water? or just rest? i need some ideas.

Thanks everyone! Can't wait to hear about everyones great results!!!

She scares me too!! lol...but I have been thinking she is what I NEED!! I'm going to get it this weekend and start with you all!