Ripped In 30 Challenge

cc_campbell81
cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
edited September 27 in Fitness and Exercise
Today I picked up Jillian Michaels' Ripped in 30 DVD. I am excited to start the program. I'd love to do a challenge with others to complete the program. If anyone is interested we can track our progress here.
The workout comes with a meal plan which looks pretty good.

www.jillianmichaels.com/rippedin30mealplan

I get bored easily with work outs but this one only lasts a month and the work outs change each week. Long story short I was down to my goal weight and just working on toning in January. Then I started on the Depo Provera shot. It was a nightmare. I felt like I had no control over my eating. I gained 15 lbs in 3 months! So now I am working on getting that weight off and getting toned. I am going to blog along the way to keep myself motivated. I'm going to take a rest day then start this Friday. I'll post my before pics and measurements soon. If anyone wants to join and needs to get the DVD they sell it at Best Buy and you can download it online from her website.

http://jillianmichaels.shop.sportstoday.com/Dept.aspx?cp=14308_41321

Who's with me?
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  • snkeller24
    snkeller24 Posts: 459
    Bump


    started with shred but couldn't stick with it - think I'm addicted to the gym too much. but I may consider ripped.
  • RDH0513
    RDH0513 Posts: 245 Member
    Oh I will do it!! I am about to add you- I love ripped in 30, even more than shred :)
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    snkeller24- I didn't finish Shred either :< I know what you mean about the gym. I love running but I need to work on toning so I am hoping this will help.
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    erika- I accepted your friend request. Can't wait to try the work out.
  • alibreasy
    alibreasy Posts: 328 Member
    Depo Provera is evil... I was on that many many moons ago, but still remember the bad effects... water retention, looking swollen, weight gain, mood swings...ugh a freakin nightmare. I am glad you recognized it early on. Good luck to you...it is a challenge to not get bored with any one work out, so mixing it up indoors, outdoors, gym, sports, outtings, etc...keeps you interested. Stay focused you goal is not far ahead!
  • parvati
    parvati Posts: 432 Member
    I'm currently doing the JM Slimdown challenge which uses 3 of her other videos.
    I'm also waiting for my copy of ripped in 30 in the mail... I paid the express & it was supposed to be here last Friday... But still nothing... :(

    I would like to revamp the slimdown challenge to include ripped in 30 & 6-pack abs....
  • parvati
    parvati Posts: 432 Member
    Oops... Double posted.... :)
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    alibreasy- thanks for the support. I couldn't wait for the shot to wear off!
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    parvati- I like the six week six pack too. Hopefully you video will get her. If it comes a few days late you can still join us.
  • ItsTerriC
    ItsTerriC Posts: 436 Member
    I'd love to join this challenge. I started Ripped this morning. I did 30DS, but didn't finish it. Unlike most people, I didn't see any results other than gaining weight and my shoulders/back looking more muscular. Never dropped a fraction of an inch. I finished Level 1 and Level 2, but didn't feel like the return was worth the investment. I only did 3 days of Level 3 and quit.

    I like Ripped so far, so I'll take my measurements and pictures tonight. I hope this puts me in sight of my July mini-goal. I'm not going to make the mini I set for May, but I am determined to keep working.

    I'll be doing Jillian in the morning and trying to get to the gym for my treadmill in the evenings and pilates on Saturdays. I like to eat, so I need to work out to have the calories, lol.
  • mirandamatte
    mirandamatte Posts: 130 Member
    Just wanted to chime in to say that you ladies will LOVE it...I am finishing up ripped tommorow. Im probably going to move on to something else, but good luck, its great!!!!!
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    Welcome everyone!
  • Furrytreats
    Furrytreats Posts: 132 Member
    Just got mine yesterday! I'm starting tonight. I don't think I'm going to do it in 30 days straight, more on the days I don't go to the gym... as supplement to that, can I still play?!
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    Furrytreats- of course you can join!
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    I took my measurements and before pics today. I'm a little sad at how out of shape I've goten in just 3 months. But I am staying positive. Tomorrow is the first step toward being fit. My number one goal is to tone my stomach after that I just want to be toned over all.

    Measurements:
    Arms- 25"
    Bust- 31"
    Waist (just above hip bone) 32"
    Waist (just below belly button) 38"
    Hips 39"
    Thighs 25"

    I'm posting pics on my blog

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/cc_campbell81

    Weight 141 lbs
  • ItsTerriC
    ItsTerriC Posts: 436 Member
    I made it through Day 2 of Level 1 today. I do Tank-Top Arms (30 minutes, upper body and aerobic) first. I like Ripped so much more than 30 DS, so far at least.

    Here are my measurements:

    Chest - 35.75
    Bust - 37
    Under Bust - 32
    Upper Abs - 31.5
    Waist - 32
    Lower Abs - 34
    Hips - 36
    R. Thigh - 21
    L. Thigh - 20.5
    R. Bicep - 12
    L. Bicep - 12.25

    I don't have pics yet, but I'll try to get some when I start Level 2.

    Good luck everyone. Let's get RIPPED!!!!
  • Furrytreats
    Furrytreats Posts: 132 Member
    I'm making it my goal this weekend to take measurements and if I can brave up and take a few pics.
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    Just finished day 1! That was a good work out. My HRM said I burned about 350 calories. I went shopping and had trouble finding some of the food on the meal plan. I had to go to a Whole Foods store which was expensive! $150 for 3 grocery bags! But if it helps me get fit it's worth it.
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    I made the Curried Cous Cous with Chickpeas tonight. I thought it was really good. I left out the onions and in the future I'd cut down the amount of coconut milk to 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 cup.
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    Finished day 2! My hamstrings are sore.
  • ItsTerriC
    ItsTerriC Posts: 436 Member
    Day 3 of Level 1 done. It kicked my butt, but in a good way.
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    Day 3 complete! Has anyone tried any of the meal plan? I have been finding that I need an extra snack. So breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, & dinner. On Tuesday I will be switching to twice a day work outs because I lead work out sessions for my co-workers Monday through Thursday. My mornings will be 30 minutes of cardio & 20 minutes of strength then I'll do Ripped in 30 in the evening. I am sure I will be tired and sore but I am hoping for results. I think I will add in 3 days of Jillian's 6 Week Sixpack. I like the core work.

    What do you all think so far of the work outs?
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    Did day 4 yesterday and day 5 this morning. I barely had the energy this morning. I just wanted to lay on the floor and not move! I worked out in front of the mirrors at the gym. Not good for my confidence :>
  • ItsTerriC
    ItsTerriC Posts: 436 Member
    Day 4 done! I took 2 days off, which I hate. Monday was out since I didn't get home from the wedding until early a.m. and HAD to sleep. Tuesday this old gal had to rest her knee. I could barely walk, so I knew better than to push too hard. The knee was mostly better today, thank goodness. My energy level wasn't as high as usual, so I didn't get quite the calorie burn I normally would, but still used 339 calories. I hope I'm back to 100% tomorrow. No more days off until I finish Level 1 at least! I don't know how I'll feel about Level 2 since I haven't taken a peek yet, but I love, love, love Level 1.
  • ItsTerriC
    ItsTerriC Posts: 436 Member
    Day 5 - complete. Sort of. I did it all, but I wasn't feeling 100% today, so I didn't give it 100%. I noticed I burned about 50 fewer calories according to my HRM - darn that thing! I'll do better tomorrow.
  • jend114
    jend114 Posts: 1,058 Member
    I'm doing it too!
  • dancingnancies
    dancingnancies Posts: 255 Member
    i would love to join too! i just strated ripped 3 days ago!
  • mals422
    mals422 Posts: 41
    Week 1 Day 5 was the hardest for me so far, too. I had lots of energy on Day 6 though!

    I'm currently half way through Week 2, and I'm loving it so far. I've done the Shred a couple times, and while I definitely like this better, I'm not sure whether that's just because it's new.

    I'm a little scared of what's to come in Weeks 3 and 4, too.
  • ItsTerriC
    ItsTerriC Posts: 436 Member
    Week 1 Day 5 was the hardest for me so far, too. I had lots of energy on Day 6 though!

    I'm currently half way through Week 2, and I'm loving it so far. I've done the Shred a couple times, and while I definitely like this better, I'm not sure whether that's just because it's new.

    I'm a little scared of what's to come in Weeks 3 and 4, too.

    I'm scared of what's to come -she keeps warning (threatening :tongue: ). Knowing Jillian, it won't be easy!
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    Welcome to all the new people joining!

    I finished week 1 today. I used yesterday as my rest day because I had zero energy. For those of you who said you burned less it may also be because your body is adapting. Today I burned 275 opposed to 350 on day one. I am so happy I finished week 1. I previewed week 2 and it looks interesting. I am going to be so sore since I started 2 a day work outs. Tomorrow morning I am running 3.6 miles then starting week 2 in the evening.
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