30 Day Shred is not so Shreddy!

Megthatgirl
Megthatgirl Posts: 68 Member
edited September 24 in Health and Weight Loss
Ive been doing the 30 shred AND I keep my calories under 1400 ( I know I eat some crap, but Ive cut back from about 3500 cals a day AND Im exercising EVERYDAY)... AND IM GAINING WEIGHT?!

What the HECK!?

Im 90% sure its not gaining muscle.. Its been 4 lbs in a freakin week.

That doesnt happen.

GR! Im almost back to where I started.
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  • fitniknik
    fitniknik Posts: 713 Member
    Drink more water!! Probably whatever water you are drinking now, add 2-3 glasses more
  • Fat2FitChick
    Fat2FitChick Posts: 451 Member
    Check this out and see if this answers your questions

    http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=why_the_scale_goes_up_when_you_start_a_new_workout_plan
  • Denziee
    Denziee Posts: 523 Member
    are you eating your exercise calories? and have you taken measurements? measurements is by far the best indicator. Doing Shred (i only got to do Level 3 once before i bailed out!) for the first 2 or so weeks i lost 1lb or 2lbs but when i took my measurements again after 21 days i had lost 4.5inches.

    stick with it. It is shreddy!!! but again depends if you actually need to shred?!
  • mapnerd2005
    mapnerd2005 Posts: 363
    I tried that. I did it for four days wearing a heart rate monitor, and I was only burning around 120-150 calories. I decided it really wasn't worth my time because I didn't enjoy it and there were other activities I could do where I burned many more calories in the same amount of time.
  • sillygoose1977
    sillygoose1977 Posts: 2,151 Member
    It didn't do anything for me either. I don't think 20 minutes is enough time to make a difference or burn enough calories.
  • lal73
    lal73 Posts: 116
    I do 30 day shred, and now i added on shredding with weights...so its abou 45 minutes...we will see!!! But ive been stuck at no weightloss for 3 weeks now,,,,i keep holding on waiting to get over this plateau but it is very very frustrating...Stuck at 10lb loss!
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
    Look at your food diary. I see a lot of fast food and processed food, and almost no fruits or veggies. Most days you under eat by several hundred calories. You are not tracking sodium and I guarantee that what you're eating is loaded with it. That will hamper weight loss. I recommend you add that.

    Seriously, you need to clean up your diet if you want to see results. All the exercise in the world won't work if your diet is poor. Good luck!
  • Vanishing_Gordies
    Vanishing_Gordies Posts: 174
    I started it yesterday. There was a moment where I had a nice burn going, but it didn't last. Definitely not sore at all today. I do agree with other posters - stick with it and take measurements. No worries so much about the scale numbers. Just focus on being healthy! I am going to combine Shred with other cardio tho, because I also feel it's not enough.
  • lkkyer
    lkkyer Posts: 38 Member
    Check this out and see if this answers your questions

    http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=why_the_scale_goes_up_when_you_start_a_new_workout_plan

    Great link!
  • Megthatgirl
    Megthatgirl Posts: 68 Member
    Check this out and see if this answers your questions

    http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=why_the_scale_goes_up_when_you_start_a_new_workout_plan



    You just made my life! Thank you! I was seriously getting mad because Im super trufhful with my food log, theres some not so great stuff on there, but I keep it under calories.. so I was like oh my damn! My muscles are sore and my scale is fixing to be in the garbage lol
  • smilebhappy
    smilebhappy Posts: 811 Member
    I took a peak at your food diary......
    I'd suggest you drink more water, eat more fruit/veg's & also track your sodium
    You are eating alot of fast food (which has tons of sodium)

    Hope this helps.....don't give up!
    Good luck! :smile:
  • tilee
    tilee Posts: 15 Member
    I completed day 2 yesterday. I'm sore, so I guess it's working. Can't wait to do it again tonite after work!
  • jamie78
    jamie78 Posts: 514 Member
    You also have to watch your fat and sodium intake. and eat good foods. Just because you are staying under your calories eating pizza, Arby's and McDonalds, doesnt mean you are eating well. Try changing what you eat like fresh foods, fruits and veggies and eat more often. Watch your fat and sodium and see if that helps.
  • parkygirl
    parkygirl Posts: 37 Member
    I second the comments about your food diary. Your progress is being hindered by what you eat.
  • wilmelenne
    wilmelenne Posts: 113
    Just a general thought towards others who are using shred, you can't just rely on shred to lose the weight and inches. everyone is different and yes you can't get a good workout in only 20 minutes. You have to top it off with other cardio and strengthening workouts. I am only burning about 100 calories doing shred but I already feel stronger that's the what I'm gauging using shred. oh and put the right things in your mouth!
  • petithamu
    petithamu Posts: 582 Member
    Agree with the above on your food diary. I did the Shred last month and I got some great result but I really watch what I ate. Don't give up. When i started a new plan the beginning of this month, I also gained weight in the beginning and people told me that was expected when you start a new routine. The weight eventually came off but your diet is definitely the most important part of this journey.

    Like she said, be diligent and believe it or not, 20 minutes everyday does work. =)
  • Megthatgirl
    Megthatgirl Posts: 68 Member
    I know Ive been putting crappy things in my mouth and that does hinder me, but its the principle that Ive cut back MAJORLY on how I used to eat, and have been adding excercise everyday.

    Going from around 3-4000 calories a day to 1400 and exercising daily HAS to help.
  • Dobsaya
    Dobsaya Posts: 235
    Muscle will retain water especially if you are not getting enough. In order for you to have gained 4 actual pounds, you would have had to have had an excess of 14,0000 calories. I only burn about 130 calories doing the shred also, and have never done it alone. I have always preceded or followed it with 30 minutes of intense elliptical work or 45 minutes of Zumba.
  • dmisom79
    dmisom79 Posts: 112
    It WILL work. Just give it time and I agree with most of the other posters, your diet plays a major role in this and sounds like you're fully aware of this. Just keep drinking your water and cutting back on fast foods and you'll start to see the SHRED! I don't have a lot of room to talk as I've only completed Level 1, Day 4 as of last night but I do feel that it's going to work out great but I also do other cardio in conjunction and I think that helps tremendously. Keep up the good work. Take your measurements!
  • stepphanie
    stepphanie Posts: 32
    Ok I looked at your food diary. Where is your healthy stuff? Where are the fruits and veggies? I see a lot of fast food wich is so unhealthy. You need to give up the fast food and go for the healthy stuff. I use to be a fast food junkie but now I am changing my lifestyle.
  • Megthatgirl
    Megthatgirl Posts: 68 Member
    I get it! Over the last few days Ive cheated myself with food. But the point still stands, when you cut back by nearly 2000 calories and add excercise, there should be loss, not gain.



    Thats what Im getting at here. We could beat a dead horse all day, but I would have to be going WAY over in calories to acheive 4 pounds of gain.

    The sodium isnt helping, I know, and Im trying to focus on that.. Ive just been in a few situations this week where I have had to eat whats in front of me or givin to me. It sucks, but the world is a cruel place.

    I know healthier choices need to be made and Im prepared now with the correct foods.
    Thanks for your input yall :)
  • genst
    genst Posts: 36 Member
    When did you start your diet? It can take some time for your body to respond to the change. Have you seen a doctor? If not maybe you should because you have cut back a large amount of calores.
    The 4lbs is probably water, especially if you have large amounts of sodium so try cutting that and drinking more water.
    In theory you should be losing weight but we dont know what kind of damage we do to our bodies when we're over eating so its worth making a complete lifestyle change including changing your diet. And you need to make sure you're eating enough calories to avoid starvation mode.
  • shreddingit
    shreddingit Posts: 1,133 Member
    your probably not eating the right foods or enough, remember food for weightloss exercise for toning, shred on youll get a sexy shape!:bigsmile:
  • jerseygirl777
    jerseygirl777 Posts: 148
    It didn't do anything for me either. I don't think 20 minutes is enough time to make a difference or burn enough calories.

    I do the 30 day Shred, but use it in addition to my gym workout which consists of cardio and strength training. I don't know if 30DS is enough on its own to make a difference, but its a great addition to any workout!
  • KTGator
    KTGator Posts: 78
    In the beginning of doing the Shred, my weight didn't budge...literally down to a tenth of a pound it did not budge. I found that adding in another cardio workout each day on top of doing the Shred really encouraged the weight to start coming off for me. Are you just doing the Shred? Or are you doing other workouts as well? Perhaps additional cardio will help you out.

    Good luck!
  • angelarose12
    angelarose12 Posts: 17
    Someone posted this in the Success Stories section of the message boards. Maybe she will give you inspiration or advice?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/177725-30-day-shred-b-a-pics
  • mommasamfa
    mommasamfa Posts: 87 Member
    In the beginning of doing the Shred, my weight didn't budge...literally down to a tenth of a pound it did not budge. I found that adding in another cardio workout each day on top of doing the Shred really encouraged the weight to start coming off for me. Are you just doing the Shred? Or are you doing other workouts as well? Perhaps additional cardio will help you out.

    Good luck!


    I'm not seeing much weight loss myself. I'm on day 4 today. What type of cardio did you do? I'm getting really bummed really fast.
  • oceanrose78
    oceanrose78 Posts: 133 Member
    I am on day 11 of the Shred. I weighed in 3 days ago, and was at the exact same weight as when starting, but I 'felt' thinner. In the last 2 days, I have dropped 4#. I Shred every day, and do 4 days of cardio (walking or biking) a week as well. I'm staying within my calories, and making sure to drink 100oz of water a day as well as eat a diet high in protein.

    I love the Shred, and plan to do Ripped in 30 after I get done with this program.
  • gumby101ca
    gumby101ca Posts: 539 Member
    couple things to keep in mind
    1) make sure that you are eating at least some of your workout calories
    2) drink atleast 8 glasses of water a day,
    3) you body weight can fluctuate 4 to 5 pounds (up or down) each day
    4) you didnt put the weight on in one day , so it will not come off in one day

    just be consistant with your workouts and your eating , try and cut out all the junk that you can , its tough but it will work out in your favor

    feel free to add me as a buddy if you want !!
  • jrbb0309
    jrbb0309 Posts: 55
    I apologize if someone else brought this up elsewhere but are you coming up on your time of the month? Almost every woman sees an increase in the week before or the week of her period. That's another possibility for weight gain as is sodium from the poorer food choices you're making. The sodium in fast food and pizza can easily put a couple of pounds on you in a matter of days.
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