30-Day Shredders - Nov Week 1

seegirlrun
seegirlrun Posts: 85
edited September 19 in Fitness and Exercise
2 down, 28 to go!

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  • seegirlrun
    seegirlrun Posts: 85
    2 down, 28 to go!
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    the soreness goes away....i promise! Keep it up ladies!:drinker:
  • gmukris
    gmukris Posts: 539
    I just finished day 2: level 1. WHOA! What a workout! My thigh muscles are SO tight! And I thought I was in good shape in my legs. I love how the exercises are simple--you don't have to think much about the movements.
  • seegirlrun
    seegirlrun Posts: 85
    No shredding for me today. Work and then school. Definitely tomorrow!
  • gmukris
    gmukris Posts: 539
    I did day 3 this morning at 5:30 am. I can't believe how tight my leg muscles are. I'm keeping with it though--I have a feeling I'll be seeing results before long!
  • Vanessa414
    Vanessa414 Posts: 644
    Can I join??

    I started 30 day shred the weekend before last but I only got a 3 days in last week and my goal is 6. I'm hoping this will help motivate me!!!

    I'm hoping to lost 10 lbs this month. (Starting this week)

    Last week was my first week back on the bandwagon and I lost 3 so we'll see how it goes!!
  • seegirlrun
    seegirlrun Posts: 85
    Welcome aboard - just let us know how you're doing!
  • roughneckswife
    roughneckswife Posts: 341 Member
    What is this? Ya'll sound like its working...so fill me in!! LOL
  • allaboutme
    allaboutme Posts: 391 Member
    I may sound stupid, but what is shredding??
  • TaraJ16
    TaraJ16 Posts: 304
    sounds great...whats shredding, lol?
  • Vanessa414
    Vanessa414 Posts: 644
    Shredding is the nick name we've given to working out to Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred video.

    It's 27 minutes long and it's a great combination of both cardio and strength. All you need are some light hand weights and a mat if you're working out on a hard surface.

    There are 3 levels and you move up the levels when ever you feel like you can.

    You can get it at books stores and amazon.com for like $12.

    It's a really great workout!!
  • jenninsocal
    jenninsocal Posts: 419
    So you do level 1 for 30 days, then on to the next level? If you do it, say 5 days week, then you just count each of those as a day, or the DATE as a day? So this week I would do 5 days, instead of say, 7?
  • laurabelle25
    laurabelle25 Posts: 184
    ok got a question:

    I was going to do this 5 days a week, m-f, but after talking w/ my fiance, he said that if i'm working my muscles out sooo much i really need a day inbetween for them to "heal". And you know i'm thinking he's right, b/c the last two times i've done L1 i have been really sore the next day. which is great, don't get me wrong, but i'm thinking that to continue to work those same muscles w/o a break inbetween really isn't going to do anything but hurt me in the long run.

    So what do you guys think??? I know there's cardio in there too, but really, must of it is strength, and i've always heard you need to do strength training every other day to re-coop your muscles. So i'm confused now, do i do it everyday and forget what most people say about a break, or do it everyother, which will take me longer, but will be better for my body? hopefully some of you will know the answer!

    BTW: I've done 3 days so far, two days last week, and today. Still absolutely LOVING IT!

    Thanks, Laura
  • Angiebangie
    Angiebangie Posts: 191 Member
    I didn't start on the 1st, too much going on. I did run 3 miles today, and did day 1, level 1. I have to say it was a great workout, I've done her 30 day Making the Cut, so I know her stuff, but after the marathons other than running a bit, I haven't lifted in like 3 weeks, so this was challenging!
  • jenninsocal
    jenninsocal Posts: 419
    Laura that's a good question!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member
    ok got a question:

    I was going to do this 5 days a week, m-f, but after talking w/ my fiance, he said that if i'm working my muscles out sooo much i really need a day inbetween for them to "heal". And you know i'm thinking he's right, b/c the last two times i've done L1 i have been really sore the next day. which is great, don't get me wrong, but i'm thinking that to continue to work those same muscles w/o a break inbetween really isn't going to do anything but hurt me in the long run.

    So what do you guys think??? I know there's cardio in there too, but really, must of it is strength, and i've always heard you need to do strength training every other day to re-coop your muscles. So i'm confused now, do i do it everyday and forget what most people say about a break, or do it everyother, which will take me longer, but will be better for my body? hopefully some of you will know the answer!

    BTW: I've done 3 days so far, two days last week, and today. Still absolutely LOVING IT!

    Thanks, Laura

    Your muscles need that day between to repair. But I know that's true for weight lifting, I don't know if your workout is cardio or weights. Message songbyrdsweet on that one. Or....I'll be right back, I'll research the threads.

    Ok, I'm baaack.

    Here's some reading material:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/25659-extremely-sore?hl=repair#posts-240131

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/21748-proteins?hl=repair#posts-191132

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3160-post-workout-snacks?hl=repair#posts-19745

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/24123-taking-advice-strength-training?hl=repairs#posts-219812

    There are a bajillion posts talking about muscle repair.
  • j_g4ever
    j_g4ever Posts: 1,925 Member
    Instead of everyday doing the shred I do it on mon, wed and fri. that way i get a little bit of a break for my body and it seems to be working for me. :flowerforyou:
  • j_g4ever
    j_g4ever Posts: 1,925 Member
    Alright my first day down for Nov. It feels great. My husband does it with me and its just wonerful to have the support and the person to say you can do it. :flowerforyou: Also, my kids have been working out with us. They love it. :drinker:
  • gmukris
    gmukris Posts: 539
    I'm so excited--most of my soreness is gone!!! I can again walk like a 29 year old and not a 92 year old! The body is an amazingly adaptable thing :love: (I will do day 4 tonight!)
  • Vanessa414
    Vanessa414 Posts: 644
    Shredded last night!!

    My endurance is certainly rising but I still can't get all the way through the thing without taking breaks. I can't wait until that day!

    My muscles aren't sore at all today (again, yay body!) so I'm going to shred again tonight if I have enough time.

    I have to go shopping tonight because i have an interview tomorrow and I don't have any good clothes since I had told myself I'd reward my weight loss with new clothes I haven't been shopping in QUITE a while. Lol

    OH And I'm so mad. I will never again eat something without checking out the calories first.

    I voted this morning so on my way to work I stopped at Brueggers for breakfast.

    Uh. Worst idea i've ever had. My breakfast alone was over 800 calories. And all I had was a stupid bagel with egg, cheese and sausage and a juice!

    I mean, seriously.

    Ok. Done venting.

    **Bruegger SUCKS** (teehee. just kidding.)
  • gmukris
    gmukris Posts: 539
    It is CRAZY how fast calories add up.
  • kate25
    kate25 Posts: 37
    Can I join you? I shredded last night and today :)
  • seegirlrun
    seegirlrun Posts: 85
    Can I join you? I shredded last night and today :)

    You can definitely join!

    Ok, 11/4 and I shredded. 3 down, 27 to go. I did level 1 again but am trying to complete everything with 5lb weights.. Last time I tried level 2 and it was impossible with 5 lbs and there were more movements that aggravated my hip so I'm back to level 2 for a few more days.

    My muscles are feeling it, too. It seems I do best if I do 2 day on and 1 day off, 3 days on at most.
  • kate25
    kate25 Posts: 37
    Keep going with the 5 lbs weights. That's what I'm using.
  • gmukris
    gmukris Posts: 539
    I've completed day 5 this morning and to be honest, I can tell my endurance has risen a lot! The arm exercises are still pretty tough, but everything else is starting to get pretty easy. I'll be ready to move to level 2 on day 11.
  • kate25
    kate25 Posts: 37
    11/5 and I did level 3 again. That's 3 down and 27 to go. Everything feels like jello right now. I think I'll do level 2 tomorrow to give me a little break.
  • carajo
    carajo Posts: 532 Member
    Hello everyone!! I am on day 8 level 3.....my shoulders are sooo sore today, the good sore though!!
  • gmukris
    gmukris Posts: 539
    Wow, I am impressed with you level 3 folks! Can't wait until I am ready for that challenge.
  • mommy2boys
    mommy2boys Posts: 33
    I shredded with Level 1 Monday & did Level 2 this morning. Holy cow these are intense! My problem is though that I bought yet another calorie counter (my last 1 didn't have a heart rate monitor on it) & it says I've only burned like 50 calories after the shred. Could that be right? Other posts I've read they burn like over 100 & they have the same height & weight as me. On my HRM it says Kcal to show how many calories I've burned. What the heck is going on??
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