Start 30 day shred tomorrow (5/2)

Started yesterday! I tried this about 2 months ago and gave up after a few days. I am going to Mexico in 34 days to get married, and need to lose a few more pounds before I leave...hopefully I see some improvement. I am also walking everywhere to try and burn extra calories...I will post my measurements once I get a measuring tape. Good Luck Ladies!

Hi all. I started 30DS on Monday and was posting on another thread but it seems most of the participants didn't actually start like they said they would so if it is ok I might jump onto this thread.

My starting stats;

Height - 163cm (5'4")
Weight - 55.7kg (122.5lbs)
Right arm - 28cm (11.2 inches)
Left arm - 28cm (11.2 inches)
Chest - 87.5cm (35 inches)
Waist - 70.5cm (28.2 inches)
Hips - 97cm (38.8 inches)
Right thigh - 55cm (22.0 inches)
Left thigh - 55cm (22.0 inches)


Day 1 I burnt 196 calories and day 2 I burnt 231. I'm hoping to fit in at least 20-30 minutes of extra cardio or walking most days.

L1 day 3 done, that was the hardest so far, thought my calves were going to explode and my shins snap in half, which is nice. can only assume it's doing me good LOL

Frats - for me, Level 2 was THE hardest level. Harder even than Level 3. If you're getting bored; just try to step up your game a bit for the remainder of the 10 days at that level. Either follow the advanced moves more closely, or use a higher weight to challenge yourself. Remember, it's **only** 10 days for each level and I think discipline is the key here.

Danielle - Time to do some cardio! Sounds like your muscles are tightening up and I've found one of the best ways, besides drinking a load of water, is to do some cardio to get the muscles loosened up. Go ahead and try to do your 30 DS work-out; I have a feeling the next day or two you will start to see some real improvements in both healing and endurance.

Now, I need to take siphon of my own advice spouting medicine and get in the game. I slacked off and have yet to start 30 DS (all before mentioned advice is based off my previous 30 DS experience) with the reasoning being that I was smoked after returning home from spin class on Monday. The instructor did a lot of sprints and really pushed me - I'm use to doing more jumps and the long sprints are exhausting personally. Last night I simply misbehaved. Too stoked about finally being nominated Employee of the Month and instead of popping in the DVD and getting my sweat on, I toasted my work ethic with a few mixed drinks at home. It was a great honor and one I had been working towards for 4.5 years!

Level 1 day four done! My knees are feeling better and I squeezed out 14 pushups! I am HATING the side lunges with arm raises in the third round of strength training. They are NOT getting any easier!

Celeste, I am not bored because it is easy; I'm nowhere near ready to step it up! I just wish there was a bit of variety.

I'm trying not to get siscouraged that I've gained weight since starting. It must be all the muscle mass I've gained using the 5 lb weights!:laugh:

I like JM and her 30DS but, my goodness....the girl really loves her push ups!!! I switch all my dvds up so I get a little variety. My favorites are the 30 day shred, Bob Harpers 60 minutes of cardio (TONS of squats!!), Slim in 6 weeks and the core workouts but Gunnar Peterson done on the stability ball. I also started using the Weight Watchers method of counting points and everything seems to be working for me. I have lost 30 pounds since 12/27/10, so a little over 4 months! It is soo exciting to see results! Keep up the good work ladies! Nice to see everyone's posts!

Level 1 Day 5 done.

Is anyone planning to do the 30 days without a break? I am thinking about taking tomorrow off...not because I want to .... I don't feel like I need it, but I wonder if my body needs a day off to recoup. Any thoughts?

Frats - Understood. ) I think the design of 30DS is intended to be done consecutively. If you choose to take a day; that's your choice.

Day 6 level 1 completed without any breaks and I managed both sets of push ups off my toes (21 in first set and 15 in second set) burning 199 calories.

I am not sure if this is allowed but I did level one day 6 and 7 today! The guilt from skipping yesterday was too much! I did the first this morning, which I never do, and I loved working out in the morning! so jealous of those of you who have the time in the mornings.

Katemarjoram, fantastic work with the situps! I can't get past ten!

Level 1 day 8 done! I can't believe I only have 2 days ledt before I start level 2...I took a sneak peek at it today and i don't think I am going to like it!

Hoping to see some results soon but I am too scared to measure myself yet1

Sorry you had a bad week. But don't be disappointed in yourself. I am pretty sure that Jillian would say, "This isn't a pity party, you won't lose weight by phoning it in!" What does that even mean?:laugh:

iI is a new week, once you are feeling up to it, get back on track and you will catch up soon!

You guys are awesome. I only managed to Shred one day last week - mainly because DD was being a snot so I skipped going to my spin class but shredded instead. The next day (Thurs.) my back was killing me. Seriously, driving to work I couldn't even take a deep breath - it hurt too much. Ended up going home early and taking muscle relaxers. Wearing a back brace today as my back still isn't 100%. A lot better than Thurs., but I know if I do one wrong move I'll be back to Square One. It feels better to stand than it does to sit; which isn't ideal when one has a desk job. ::::sigh:::: May still go to the gym during my lunch hour and walk, MAYBE do a light jog, and do some stretches. I have to keep moving and not allow myself to get stiff.

On to Level 2 tomorrow! Level 1 day 10 was pretty good. The only time I stopped was with the stupid strength in circuit 3 (still hate them, hope to never go back to them again!)..And I squeezed out 16 push ups!

Hope to see some more action on the thread...I feel kind of alone!

Sorry about that - I hope everything is OK?

I managed to get through Level 2 day 1 today. I stuck with Anita for a lot of it and still found it toughbut not as bad as I was expecting. Not sure if I will ever got to Natalie's caliber though!