Starting 30 Day Shred Today!! Who's with me? 5/11/2011

Okay, I have to admit: I skipped day 2. But I had a valid reason (not really)! My boyfriend ended up staying because he didn't have to work AFTER ALL, which meant I didn't have sweaty Jillian time because -- well -- I don't jiggle my bits in front of him. Except sometimes. But those times are different. Kind of.

However, will be doing it at work today! Would love to double up, but I am in so much pain I can barely move and getting down stairs? Forget about it. The boy has to practically carry me around.

Also: Boy massaged my legs yesterday to help me out and get the blood moving/grooving/repairing/something and I think I cried. Don't recommend it if you're a pansy like I am. Do recommend if you want to make your significant other feel like a terrible human being, which makes you feel like a terrible human being, which starts the vicious cycle and ends in amazing jiggly-bits time. However, will not guarantee the above outcome.

Since I had celebratory time with the boy for being home, does that count at least as PART of my exercise toward's Jillian's shred?

I bought a HRM and used it for the first time last night while doing my JM workout. When you say you were in a fat burn for 15 minutes, do you mean you were in your target heart rate zone? My summary says that of the 25 minutes I was working out, I was 'in zone' for 20 minutes, with avg HR of 125 and max HR of 209. I'm still learning!

What kind did you buy? I have the Polar FT7 and it breaks it down for cardio/fitness and fat burn. So mine will show how long I was in a cardio mode and how long I was in fat burn mode.

I bought the Polar FT4 - it was the best I could afford. Mine doesn't break it down as much as yours does - that's cool! Still, I'm very happy with it.

Great Job everyone! Anyone else's knees bothering them? This happened last time I did the shred too. I think it's all the lunges. I guess I'm doing them right, I do try to have good form but my knees, especially the right one, feel swollen/inflamed. It's also a little hot to the touch. When I bend it it feels weird too. I cannot kneel or it's painful. My legs hurt anyway but that's muscular. This feels like fluid... Sucks. Anyway, I may take tomorrow off as I'm really busy but the thought of doubling up on Sunday brings a tear to my eye.

My knees have been problematic, off and on, for several years. My right knee, especially. I wear a supportive elastic brace when I work out and that helps. If it hurts a lot afterwards, I ice it for 20 minutes. If you're really bothered by pain, make sure you modify your squats and lunges and don't go so deep into them. You might want to see a physiotherapist? And yeah, a day off sounds like a good idea.

@elksy, yes this seems to be a pretty active thread - glad you're joining us! I actually love the stretch/cool-down, but I'm not very flexible either. I guess it's just relief that the hard part is over LOL.

Well day 3 is Down I seem to be getting....a little better at it

I hope you all had a good day 3, do you all feel like it is getting easier?? I felt like I kept along with them more tonight, still a couple minute breaks here and there, but was able to get right back into it. I gotta say though, those side squats with the weights lifted to your eyes.... are KILLER!!!! My arms seriously wobble for hours after the workout!

Omg yes! Yesterday when I was doing it, I'm like I hate this part!!

I bought this dvd a month or so ago and have yet to start. I think I'll try it tonight after I get home from work. I'm in.

Glad you're joining us!

Well Day 4 is down... seems to be getting better and better with each passing day, however when I was doing some of the moves my knee was giving me a bit of trouble so im hopeing tomorrow will be a little better on the knee.

I started back yesterday... I will be checking in daily! I need the motivation

I started back yesterday... I will be checking in daily! I need the motivation

Welcome!!

Finished day 3 last night! I can definitely feel a difference already, I feel a lot stronger now, and am able to keep up with the video for the most part. I totally agree, the side lunges with arm raises are killer!!

I did finish Day 4... I just forgot to post here afterwards, haha. The sets don't seem to take as long anymore.

OMG, yes! I think its the worst part of the whole video, lol!

I just finished day 3 today. Im a little sore, but it doesn't seem as brutal as it did yesterday.

I KNOW! Especially the one where you have to put your arms behind your back... it's just killer.

@Zaggytiddies: Thanks!

@sandralina: Is there any specific part that hurts your ankles, or is it the whole DVD?

@sandralina: Is there any specific part that hurts your ankles, or is it the whole DVD?

The lunges and jumping jacks are where I noticed it the most. Basically anywhere that I have to use my ankles as support, and definitely anything high-impact, so essentially... any time I'm on my feet. Ugh.