Starting Jillian Michaels 30DS Friday the 22nd! Who's in?
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Day 4 done. I really wasn't in the mood this morning and grumbled a bit while I was doing it, but I'm glad to have gotten it in. Thank you so much for starting this thread. Knowing I've got company makes this seem like a greater priority.
I didn't take measurements but I took a photo this morning. Note to self, I'll probably wish i'd taken the measurements later, better just do it!
Great job everyone!
PS - to the poster who isn't wearing shoes during this workout.... why not? Any certain reason? I think my feet would hurt if I did all the jumping without my comfy sneaks!
Im glad i started this post too, its great for me and glad to hear its great for others. I dont wear shoes anymore. Tried 3 different pairs and it seems to hurt my feet more. Weird I know =]0 -
PS - to the poster who isn't wearing shoes during this workout.... why not? Any certain reason? I think my feet would hurt if I did all the jumping without my comfy sneaks!
I don't wear shoes either - my reason is I can't be bothered to put them on - seems fine without - I may need to for Levels 2 and 3 but so far I haven't needed them.:bigsmile:0 -
Day 4 done! I'm also doing it in the evening after a walk because if I got up to do it in the morning I'd feel rough as and wouldn't really push myself. Day 4 definitely getting easier - not easy by any stretch of the imagination, but I don't feel like I'm going to die after the first circuit anymore! The jump rope still hurts like **** though, I feel like my calves are cramping when I do that bit.0
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Day 5 doooooooooooone!
I did it first thing and thought Id hate it because I was shattered but I really got into it and feel terrific now. I went walking with my friend for an hour last night and I'm going to a body toning class tonight.
Just got to ask though - is anyone else retaining water? I'm up 5lbs!!! I know its water weight because I can feel it in my fingers and see it in my face. I googled and saw that people seem to have this problem when starting new exercise, but it is so annoying! Has anyone experienced it, and if so what did you do to get rid of it and how long did it take?
I'm going to up my water intake and cut out salt to see if that helps for a couple of days and if nothings happening I might try an otc diuretic, does that sound like a good idea?0 -
Late to this post, but I started the Shred on Friday too
My legs are sooooooo sore. Day 2 and Day 3 were the hardest for me because of how sore they were. Day 4 didn't seem as much of a work out, but I think that's partly because of me being sore so I probably wasn't pushing as hard. But jumping jack and jump ropes with incredibly sore calves is hard
I'm excited to do it tomorrow though, my legs feel pretty good tonight compared to the first few days, so I'm stoked on that.0 -
I had a tough time with Day 4 too. I'm still so sore it hurts to sit up straight here at work, but I was able to do more of the moves. I can tell a difference in my endurance, but not my strength yet. Oh, and I did a real push up! Only one, though. I'll try for two today.0
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Day 5 done! Not sure if doing it twice yesterday was a good or a bad thing. I can do the lunges really well now by not doing the curls with them and really feel a good burn in my legs while doing them. Hoever I am still really back and forth on if i should keep doing it in the morning or do it in the evening. In the morning its first thing gets it out of the way, but i dont feel like im getting as hard of a work out, and warning, TMI im nursing so my boobs are fuller in the morning and kinda hurt during the first circuit. Evening like when i did it for a sencond time yesterday evening i literally had sweat on my forehead and felt like it was the easiest but the best work out so far. I dunno, when do ya'll like to do it???
ps- Still not happy that were 5 days in and ive gained a pound, dang water weight!!0 -
doing day 5 when i get home and absolutly dreading it! TOM came a week early and I have horrid cramps!!!! I know i will do it but man it hurts through my back and hips! I never have cramps like this either!!! After today I will go back to doing it in the morning! just wanted to rant about my cramps!!0
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Day 5 L1, legs arent sore anymore and im quite enjoying it except im 2 pound heavier on the scales, damn water retention, wish i was a man lol0
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Day 5 L1, legs arent sore anymore and im quite enjoying it except im 2 pound heavier on the scales, damn water retention, wish i was a man lol
Haha exactly, Im right there with ya!0 -
Day 5 done! Not sure if doing it twice yesterday was a good or a bad thing. I can do the lunges really well now by not doing the curls with them and really feel a good burn in my legs while doing them. Hoever I am still really back and forth on if i should keep doing it in the morning or do it in the evening. In the morning its first thing gets it out of the way, but i dont feel like im getting as hard of a work out, and warning, TMI im nursing so my boobs are fuller in the morning and kinda hurt during the first circuit. Evening like when i did it for a sencond time yesterday evening i literally had sweat on my forehead and felt like it was the easiest but the best work out so far. I dunno, when do ya'll like to do it???
ps- Still not happy that were 5 days in and ive gained a pound, dang water weight!!
Great joB! I thought you were a little nuts yesterday to do it TWICE but i understand why. Sounds like you got the balance thing figured out. I would agree, if it helps you to really do the lunges right, then skip the curls for now.
As for time of day - for me, it just depends on when I have time. I did it in the morning yesterday but sometimes I will do it in the afternoon.
Also, about the scale going up - don't freak. I have heard many other people say this happens to them when they shred. Also, from personal experience - I did it in October (not this past October, but the year before) and my weight went and stayed up, but my measurements went down and I felt pretty toned. It was irritating to see the numbers jump, but since I looked better, I went with it. My scale has hopped up the past few days too. I read somewhere that when you work muscles that aren't used to it, they can retain water and swell for a few days, so this can look like a "gain" on the scale.0 -
too late to join you all? I've got that dvd at home and will start it tonight! looking forward to the extra motivation! 0
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Day 7 done - I've been doing this a week already :noway: - still finding the jump rope a bit painful. The right side of my right calf is hurting when I do it. Not sure what is going on there, however, I'm finding everything else ok.
3 more days then Level 2.
Is anyone going to take a day break between the levels?0 -
Thanks Smiles! I think your right, about all of it!!
And it is never to late to join, anyone is welcome!!!0 -
Day 7 done - I've been doing this a week already :noway: - still finding the jump rope a bit painful. The right side of my right calf is hurting when I do it. Not sure what is going on there, however, I'm finding everything else ok.
3 more days then Level 2.
Is anyone going to take a day break between the levels?
Jump rope is a bit rough on me still too, and nope no breaks for me, 30 days straight!0 -
Day 5 done last night. I am so proud of myself for continuing with the shred even though I am running a fever and have a horrendous cold/hacky cough. I am determined not to miss a day. Mind you, I didn't time it very well, it is due to finish on my birthday and between now and then I have 2 nights away from home so am going to have to pull the twice in one day thing too. My endurance is def up from day 1. 0
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Well day 6 completed!
I have to be honest I was flagging a bit today - didnt get up at 6.30am and do it as I planned, instead I dropped my two oldest to their weekly playgroup and did it at about 11.30. I still pushed and gave it my best but I was sore and had less energy today for sure which was annoying. So I'm taking the kids walking now and going on a walk later as well. The jump rope thing is killing me!
Going to try to get to bed early tonight and feel invigorated for tomorrow!
I lost two of my water weight pounds (drank 5.5litres yesterday, :indifferent: ) so I'm now my original weight +3 but I'm hoping that will fall by Monday for the weigh in/measurements update. Give me a motivation boost.
Katrob - fair play to you for doing it whilst sick!0 -
Thats great to hear the water weight is coming off (pleased is an understatement) Day 6 L1 for me today and i will completing this as soon as i get home from work today as i did day 5 after my dinner last night and suffered horrendous heartburn all night lol 0
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D6L1 Done! Today seemed, dare I say it, almost easy! I was still panting and sweating like a mad woman but it was much easier today then all the other days. I decided im not going to weigh myself till friday(when i have a ww weigh in) But Im really looking forward to monday for our level 1 weigh ins. Saturday I have a 6 mile walk for the march of dimes on top of doing Jiliian so i may or may not be dying come saturday night!! :laugh:0
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D6L1 Done! Today seemed, dare I say it, almost easy! I was still panting and sweating like a mad woman but it was much easier today then all the other days. I decided im not going to weigh myself till friday(when i have a ww weigh in) But Im really looking forward to monday for our level 1 weigh ins. Saturday I have a 6 mile walk for the march of dimes on top of doing Jiliian so i may or may not be dying come saturday night!! :laugh:
I'll do my measure on Saturday morning but keep them til the monday so we're all posting on the same day.
I'm kind of dreading it tonight, my right shin is really painful (reckon I've overdone it as I've also been doing C25K which I completed today).
Glad to see that its not just me struggling with the jump rope0 -
QUESTION: So are we supposed to do this everyday for 30 days? Level 1-- 10 day, level 2-- 10 days, level 3-- 10 days? Or are we supposed to rest a day each week?
I completed day 5 yesterday and day 6 today--level 1. I have increased my weight on the back exercise and the chest flies. I am getting stronger but it is still tough as heck.
I have lost 2.2 pounds so far this week. I am also doing tae bo, yoga and walking here and there and tracking my food.0 -
I'm doing 10 days of each with no break in between unless I really need one.0
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I like your idea of doing each level for 10 days. I was also wondering if others were doing this every day. I guess I will try to do the same.
Last night I went home with every intention of doing the workout then got a call from my boss and had to do more work. By the time I got done I couldn't get the tv to come on!! Some days there are obstacles other than my own lack of motivation that deter me BUT I got up early this morning and did the workout so I feel better now. I may be a little behind everyone else but I'm at it.
I should post some stats:
5'1"
35 yrs old
Start Weight: 127
Goal Weight: 115
More importantly......
Start Size: 6
Goal Size: 2-4
ETA: That is not me in the picture, just in case you were wondering. LOL!!! I wish.0 -
Just finished day 8 of Level 1.
Anyone know how to stretch out the side of your calf?0 -
I beleive most of us are doing everyday for 30 days. And monday we weigh in take measurments and start level 2!0
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Im in!
Dont have the DVD yet but I should be getting it on Saturday and starting on Sunday... Im also doing Jillian Michaels treadmill workouts but wanted to change it up a bit as I tend to get bored... Im thinking of doing the DVD workout in the mornings to get my metabolism going....
stats:
5'2"
Start Weight: 173
Goal Weight: 135
Goal size: 6
good luck everyone0 -
i just finished Day 5. Thank goodness for a support thread or I would totally let myself off the hook! I'll probably be lagging behind you all in getting to level 2 - because I'm trying to keep up with some other exercise that I love too. This at least gets me doing some resistance training, which I hadn't been very good about before.
Eviesmum - I'm not too sure about calf stretches - but a google search should give you some good leads. Sorry to hear the jump rope is doing that to you. I had a knot in my left calf when I first started this but wasn't sure what triggered it. It's gone away though.
I've heard somewhere that potassium (bananas) helps with muscle cramping.
As for goals - I don't have a weight or measurement goal at this point. I think if I could get rid of some of this stomach fat I'd be very happy. So... my goal is to be able to work out / walk around in a sports bra and shorts... I guess I'd better get the food choices under control for that too. Bah!0 -
Just finished day 8 of Level 1.
Anyone know how to stretch out the side of your calf?
Do you have a foam roller? They are great for stretching out your calf muscles (or any leg muscles). Or you can also use a rolling pin or tennis ball to roll it on your calf in addition to stretching. I am a runner and I have had all kinds of calf issues (tendonitis/knots) over the years. These are the techniques I use.0 -
I did Jillian's 6 pack abs and yoga meltdown tonight (in addition to 30 DS I did this morning). I overdid it on the easter candy and needed to burn more calories. They were both kind of tough in different ways (not as hard as 30 DS though).They were both free ON DEMAND so thought I would try them.0
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Just finished day 8 of Level 1.
Anyone know how to stretch out the side of your calf?
Do you have a foam roller? They are great for stretching out your calf muscles (or any leg muscles). Or you can also use a rolling pin or tennis ball to roll it on your calf in addition to stretching. I am a runner and I have had all kinds of calf issues (tendonitis/knots) over the years. These are the techniques I use.
Thank you - I will have a look at that because I am running as well so wondered if I'd overdone it.0
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