Starting Beginner Shred! Anybody want to join me?

aghack
aghack Posts: 107 Member
edited November 23 in Fitness and Exercise
I've been a fan of Jillian Michaels for a very long time, and I've purchased several of her DVDs. However, I've never been able to finish one of her workouts. I'm just not in good enough shape. I've lost 15lbs in two months (from 200lbs to 185), and I've decided to try out her Beginner Shred workout. The first round is up for free on YouTube. I tried it today, and for a 20 minute workout, I really felt it!
My goal is to complete 30 days of Beginner Shred and then progress to one of her other DVDs. Would anyone like to join me?
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  • needstobefit15
    needstobefit15 Posts: 119 Member
    I will join I did two days worth.then stopped due to going out of town for 3 days.
  • aghack
    aghack Posts: 107 Member
    I will join I did two days worth.then stopped due to going out of town for 3 days.

    Awesome! I'll be going day 2 today.
  • needstobefit15
    needstobefit15 Posts: 119 Member
    I think I'm gonna start day 1 today. Just start over since I missed 3 days. I know it says to only work out 5 days and take 2 days off.
  • aghack
    aghack Posts: 107 Member
    I finished Day 2, and I definitely felt it! I get so frustrated trying to do a push up.
  • needstobefit15
    needstobefit15 Posts: 119 Member
    Oh yea I feel the pain in my thighs.the push ups are tough
  • Alicia4065
    Alicia4065 Posts: 7 Member
    I'm in just found this today and will start today but is the one you were referring to if not can you post link.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pc-NizMgg8
  • mrsghosh
    mrsghosh Posts: 48 Member
    Am on level 1 too..day 5 today....my scale showed 6 lbs increase after I started the program last week but am glad it was water weight n came down today ..184 lbs..goal is to get to 170 by mid oct..but I already feel leaner ..love JM..Gud luck to all of u and looking fwd to share our experiences ..
  • Eleted
    Eleted Posts: 121 Member
    Im in!! Just started today. Who knew 20 minutes could be so difficult.
  • Hi I'm in
    I've been doing the Jillian 30 day shred on and off but I have been doing it the past 3 days now.
    I really feel it too but love the way I'm feeling determined to finish the 30 days
  • needstobefit15
    needstobefit15 Posts: 119 Member
    I'm actually not that sore today. So I hope my body is doing some good
  • Alicia4065
    Alicia4065 Posts: 7 Member
    Well I ended up buying the dvd and started yesterday when it arrived. For being only 20 minutes it truly worked up a sweat for me.
  • I will def join you...i have her dvds. Will look up the link on you tube also.
  • needstobefit15
    needstobefit15 Posts: 119 Member
    Two things I struggle with is the modified superman and tricep dips.
  • aghack
    aghack Posts: 107 Member
    The push ups are my worst. I feel like such a jerk that because I can't do them! I'm getting better, though.
  • Eleted
    Eleted Posts: 121 Member
    So glad to hear that I am not the only one struggling with a few of the exercises. I do the best modified version that I can. 3 days and oh yeah im sore!! It works!! It is suppose to get easier. Hmmm, WHY am I skeptical?? We are all getting stronger so lets do this!
  • aghack
    aghack Posts: 107 Member
    kikelly7 wrote: »
    So glad to hear that I am not the only one struggling with a few of the exercises. I do the best modified version that I can. 3 days and oh yeah im sore!! It works!! It is suppose to get easier. Hmmm, WHY am I skeptical?? We are all getting stronger so lets do this!

    How's it going?
  • aghack
    aghack Posts: 107 Member
    Two things I struggle with is the modified superman and tricep dips.

    I'm doing the tricep dips, but I'm not sure that my form is great. I'll keep trying.

  • Eleted
    Eleted Posts: 121 Member
    The Shred is going well. Thank u for asking. You?? I modify a few of the exercises but at least I finish the 20 minutes. Idk if its the Shred or what but weight has been dropping quicker. Maybe just coming off a plateau. It is a beautifully designed workout. I think every muscle group gets attention. I like it!! Feel stronger even if its only psychological. Haha
  • aghack
    aghack Posts: 107 Member
    I really like the workout, too. I always feel slightly on the edge of not being able to continue, but I can continue. It feels a lot better to finish a workout like that, rather than giving up like I did when I first tried 30 Day Shred. To be fair, I shouldn't have tried to do 30DS without ever having worked out before!
    I still struggle with push ups, but I'm getting better.
    I'm curious what fresh beatings I'm going to face in phase 2!
  • MyLifeMakeover
    MyLifeMakeover Posts: 6 Member
    I would like to join you guys; where do I look for the first workout on YouTube? Any help is appreciated, as I have 60 pounds to lose and need to start off slow with exercising :)
  • Eleted
    Eleted Posts: 121 Member
    My Lufe Makeover. Love it!!!
    Yes You tube. Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred. Level 1. Enjoy!! Hang with it. Its tough. Especially first few days. Well it was for me. But you feel great after. Are you doing any other exercise. ?
  • angelexperiment
    angelexperiment Posts: 1,917 Member
    I want to start this now I will join in:)
  • angelexperiment
    angelexperiment Posts: 1,917 Member
    Actually today I was researching doing this so I am glad to have you to do it with.
  • missm2
    missm2 Posts: 608 Member
    I am going to start today
  • MyLifeMakeover
    MyLifeMakeover Posts: 6 Member
    I found it and will do it starting tomorrow, so I'm a little late. My days are crazy, so it's been hard getting to the gym as early as I need to, so I'm glad to have something I can do quickly at home.
  • angelexperiment
    angelexperiment Posts: 1,917 Member
    Ok I did it! I found level one for free on youtube! That will buy me time til I can buy it! Overall not a bad workout some easy some hard! But it makes you sweat so it works:) I think I am going to go on after completion to 30 ds and others I think it will take a year but heck ive been dying to do this for months! (What is wrong with me!?)
  • aghack
    aghack Posts: 107 Member
    I found it and will do it starting tomorrow, so I'm a little late. My days are crazy, so it's been hard getting to the gym as early as I need to, so I'm glad to have something I can do quickly at home.
    Ok I did it! I found level one for free on youtube! That will buy me time til I can buy it! Overall not a bad workout some easy some hard! But it makes you sweat so it works:) I think I am going to go on after completion to 30 ds and others I think it will take a year but heck ive been dying to do this for months! (What is wrong with me!?)

    I'm glad you are joining us!
  • PinguTasha
    PinguTasha Posts: 10 Member
    LInk please? :)
  • Eleted
    Eleted Posts: 121 Member
    Whoops that was suppose to be The Shred link. Just google. Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred level one. Or go to you tube and search the same
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