Starting Jillian Michaels 30DS Friday the 22nd! Who's in?

Day 6 done last night. I was sent home from work ill and am only in today until lunch time because no-one could cover my shift. I'm then going to curl up with a cup of tea but then I'll get up and do the shred! It is frustrating because I know I'd be pushing harder if I wasn't sick but I reckon doing it and pushing through is better than missing days because I heard if you miss days it is agonising to start again!

So pleased I'm not the only one not liking the jump rope - it feels like i have a huge cramp in my calf muscles! Who would have thought that would be my least fave bit, I could jump rope for hours as a kid!

Also, push ups - I don't think I will ever be able to do the proper full on push ups - my arms are just too weak. Anyone else still on modified push ups?

My DVD fiiiiiinally arrived today. So I've just finished my Day 1. I didn't find it that bad really, it was mainly the upper body stuff with weights that I found challenging. Looking forward to seeing how the rest of it goes!

D7 L1 done and i didnt feel as knackered doing it, infact i managed to do proper press ups for the first session so this dvd is deffinately working for me. i even feel like im toning up even after 7 days, this is amazing. 3 days to go then measuring time whooooo hoooooo

ive just been looking at her dvds wondering what one to try next, the 6 week abs looks good so may be trying that next

I have several of hers. Here are the ones I have and my review:

Cardio Kickbox: good video for a quick cardio workout that still tones. No equipment required. Fair sweat; Hi-med heartrate levels. Easy to memorize routine so you can put on your own music.

JM 6 Pack Abs: no review. Haven't done it yet. I'm skerred.

JM Shred It With Weights: Good and challenging. Weights required; preferrably kettlebell but I get by with a dumbbell just fine.

JM Yoga Meltdown: I'm usually not a yoga fan but this is not really yoga in my opinion. however, it is a very good workout.

Hi thanks for this. After Smiles review of the cardio Kickbox one as well, I thought I'd look at that. They don't do it here yet. :frown:

However, I can get the 6 pack Abs one and a couple of her other ones.

Day 9 finished for me. Anyone else a bit nervous about moving up a level :ohwell:

Finished day 7 first thing this AM. It was really tough today! I felt like I was out of breath from the get go and it was just really difficult. Not sure what my deal was.

I like No More Trouble zones and the other one that goes with it that is cardio..forgot the name. those are FANTASTIC workouts. Very tough but not short...they are long workouts.

I want to try cardio kickbox..have not tried that one yet. I ordered shred it with weights.

I did 6 pack abs last night and it was not that bad but I did not really enjoy it. I am not sore anywhere in my abs area today.
I did not really feel my abs working during the workout either. A lot of awkward exercises.

Yoga Meltdown--it was definitely tough. I agree it is not really true yoga. I prefer my yoga classes at the studio. But it was a good workout and I may add it in from time to time.

Just finished with day 6. It's getting better, I am getting stronger and my commitment to it is increasing. Yay!:happy:

Re: cardio kickbox - I didn't mean to say it was funny- the funny was in reference to never putting my own music to it. Still it's good fun and not too long. Hope you can find it.

NMTZ and Banish Fat Boost Metabolism are good workouts for sure. I sort of turned into a wimp a while back and avoided anything hard for a while. Working on getting my mojo back.

Well done so far everyone! It's great shredding with you.

I'll be finishing Day 3 today after work. I agree with DJ31, those side lunges with front raises makes my shoulders burn! Right now, I start out raising both arms then switch to alternating, then try to finish with both. Just part of working up to being able to do it all. I like this workout, it seems to go really quick. I like having this group, too. I hope we don't fizzle out.

I wanted to mention one more DVD that looks absolutely kickass. Bob Harper's PURE BURN SUPER STRENGTH. Holy crow - the second work out looks amazing. Perhaps when we've all successfully gotten through this 30 days, we can do another dvd together. Maybe do a little vote. An idea, at any rate.

Have a great day, All! I don't usually post on the weekends but I'll try so I stay accountable. We've got a big garage/basement cleanout to do for spring clean pickup next Wednesday. Dreading it but at least it will keep me off my bum and moving!

The side lunges with anterior raises are tough for me too. I do notice that this time around, I have a bit more determInation and just do what I can do. When it starts to get really tough, I forget about keeping pace and just do 5, then rest for 2 beats, then do 5 more.... Alternating arms is a good idea too! Thanks for sharing.

Is anyone else starting to see / feel sexy strOng thighs yet??

Days 7 and 8 are out of the way! Beginning to feel like I'm ready for a new challenge - dont get me wrong I still look like a sweaty red mess after working out but I feel like I could be more challenged now (check me out, it was only last week I was practically running away from exercise!)

Did day 8 today before the kids got up, great stuff felt really energised... then watched the whole royal wedding. Lovely stuff.

I'm doing rubbish on my calories - just one long big fat nightmare. If I dont lose I will certainly know why! Blah

On the plus side, my fiance said to me that I was looking really good, and couldnt understand it as I wasnt doing anything... so I confessed to doing exercises (I wanted to suprise him with lovely toned body after 30 days) and he said they must be working. So kudos to Jillian for a weeks work. Even if I keep swearing at her when shes doing the last abs circuit


Kristyn - March for Dimes is for premature babies, isnt it? In Ireland here so I'm not completely au fait... but fair play to you, very worthy cause. All my were premature, but my 2yr old was two months early, and my 7 mo. old was 3 months early. Pream babies and the charities that support them are very dear to me.

Day 10 of Level 1 finished - will do measurements tomorrow before starting Level 2

one more day to go and thats level 1 complete. im really noticing a difference in my tummy area, although theres still loose skin my abs are firming up. looking forward to the results after 10 days of level 2, this dvd is awesome. lets keep it up girls x

Well Day 1 of Level 2 done.

It was ok, sweated alot more today so hopefully inches will come off more in the next 10 days.

I have several of hers. Here are the ones I have and my review:

Cardio Kickbox: good video for a quick cardio workout that still tones. No equipment required. Fair sweat; Hi-med heartrate levels. Easy to memorize routine so you can put on your own music.

JM 6 Pack Abs: no review. Haven't done it yet. I'm skerred.

JM Shred It With Weights: Good and challenging. Weights required; preferrably kettlebell but I get by with a dumbbell just fine.

JM Yoga Meltdown: I'm usually not a yoga fan but this is not really yoga in my opinion. however, it is a very good workout.

Hi thanks for this. After Smiles review of the cardio Kickbox one as well, I thought I'd look at that. They don't do it here yet. :frown:

However, I can get the 6 pack Abs one and a couple of her other ones.

Day 9 finished for me. Anyone else a bit nervous about moving up a level :ohwell:

Yes I am nervous about level 2!!! Has anyone does this yet? How does it differ from level 1?