30 day shred starting 3rd June
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I found the cardio in L2 to be much more difficult. maybe because my freaking arms are screaming for the plank to DIE!! I'm getting better each and every day though. I make sure to count how many reps I can do of each exercise and write it down afterwards- this way i can 'see' how i am improving- at least strength wise. The scale hasn't moved at all and I've only lost about .5inch from my belly, but I know strength wise I am getting SO MUCh stronger than i was before. Hell I can do a real push up now instead of a girlie one- and I'm doing walking push ups no problem!0
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Day 10 of Level 1 Complete! Excited and scared for Day 1 of Level 2. Going to get my manicure tonight
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I take rest days, usually on Sundays. Some days I'm just really, really sore and I'd rather take a small break for a day instead of attempting to do the workout and hurting myself.Do you take rest days or is it 30 days straight?0 -
I am skipping today because of my hour long boot camp that is just as intense as 30 day shred. We are working lower body today (Monday was upper body) and so hopefully I won't be as sore and can pick up on day 11 of the shred tomorrow!!! My lower body is waaaaaaaay stronger than my upper body right now. But, I can see a bicep muscle now where 2 weeks ago, I couldn't!
Small progress!!
Laurie0 -
Today's my day 12, L2, Day 2, sooo exhausted, but it's great! I've lost 5lbs and 6", I find that I get a lot more out of the work out then straight cardio (I used to bike 120 mins a day)...Can't wait til the 30 days are over tho! Good luck to everyone!0
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momofJandA - I completely agree with you about the cardio being much harder in L2. I had no problems getting through the cardio in L1 even on the first day but those planks in L2 are completely KILLER!!! My arms totally feel it as well
ak - Good luck on your first day of L2 tomorrow! You will soon feel our pain haha
As for me, just finished day 12, second day on L2. My arms are SO SORE and in so much pain! This is worse than when I first started the shred! I just keep repeating to myself that it's only 20 mins and that it will be worth it in the end. I can't even imagine what L3 looks like. I'm too scared to even take a peek at it haha.
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I'm on day two of L1 today. I used 20lbs weight my first time and it took me about a week to recover. Wish me luck this afternoon!
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I had to take another day off last night as I was just exhausted and wanted to go to bed. I'm finding that I need a day of rest once a week; I don't think I can do this 7 days straight. I did do some cardio on the elliptical yesterday on my lunch break, so I didn't totally slack off, but by the time I got the kids to bed last night, I had zero, and I mean ZERO, energy. Going to get back into it tonight, but feel guilty for skipping a second night (I needed a day last week as well just to rest & recoup).
I did wear a pair of pants yesterday for the second time - they were snug around the waist when I bought them; well yesterday I had to keep hiking them up because they were too loose!! It made me feel so good! I will hopefully be able to get them tailored once I'm comfortable at my goal weight. The little things make a BIG difference. 0 -
I usually end up taking 1 day a week off. I don't plan it, but because I a getting up early before everyone else in the house to work out- if I (which really means Ava) have a bad night then the 5:30am thing just doesn't work out. It seems as though Sunday nights are rough so the past 2 weeks I have skipped Monday morning.
D5 L2 today. I decided this is my work out and I will modify to get the work out I need. So instead of plank jacks I just do jumping jacks (better for my heart rate), I do double high knees instead of squat thrusts, and instead of those cross over plank crunches in circuit 3- I do bicycle crunches. So I'm still working the same muscle group or cardio work, just a better fit for me.
I did the whole damn L2 this morning. 5 lb weights on everything except the chair sit anterior raises when I had to use 3lbs. Didn't stop once! Even did a couple extra crunches when J and the girls were talking or resting or whatever. I try to start the next exercise before they do so I can get a couple of extra reps in.
Scale isn't moving though and I'm really trying to not get discouraged. I should be seeing SOMETHING!!!!!0 -
OMG... did Level 2 today for the first time. It was difficult, but about what I expected. Glad to see a lot more focus on abs... that is where I really need help.
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Scale isn't moving though and I'm really trying to not get discouraged. I should be seeing SOMETHING!!!!!
I am feeling the same way right now....We only have 2 (or so) weeks...hopefully we will see some changes when it's over!! Good luck!!0 -
Finished day 13 of shredding, day 3 on L2. Today I was really struggling with the workout. Between shredding and the c210k workouts, my body is really really feeling the pain! But I must say that it actually feels good to feel some pain I wonder when this L2 workout will get easier. At the rate it's going, I don't even now if I will be able to move to L3 after only 10 days!
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Did D4, L2 last night and I must say, I rocked it! I took Wednesday night off and I think that really did help me rest up. I was able to keep up and only had to stop once. I can tell my endurance has gotten better and I'm more stable. I briefly tried 6lb dumbells (typically use 2lb; 6lb is the only other set we have) and it felt good to have my muscles work a little harder. BUT, I couldn't use them very long and ended up switching back to my 2's. I didn't want to over do it or hurt myself.
Hitting D5 tonight.......actually looking forward to it! Most of us are almost halfway to our goal (completing the 30DS)....keep on keepin' on!0 -
Today is Day 12 for me (Level 2). I'm kind of shocked by how effective 30DS is! I lost lbs last week and this week. And yesterday, I couldn't wait for the work day to be over so I could go home and work out! That's never happened in my life before. Crazy.0
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On Day 5, Level 2 today. Did the workout tonight after work instead of as soon as I wake up. Find I have more energy when I do it later for some reason. Perhaps in the morning I'm still sleepy.
I find the 3rd Circuit the hardest. I cant keep my balance and those chair thrusts kill me. LOL0 -
L1D10 done and I have to say... ya'll on level 2 are scaring the heck out of me! I am so nervous about going to level 2 tomorrow since everyone is saying how it is kicking them. Well, I guess I will find out for myself in the morning!
Michelle0 -
TOTALLY fell off the wagon today... didn't shred, didn't go to the gym and ate about 800 calories over my goal today :sad:
Just have had a few ****ty days and everything just caught up with me today.
Going to go to bed tonight and FORGET about it. Gotta get up and shred tomorrow.
Congrats to everyone that has kept it going. I totally envy your dedication.0 -
TOTALLY fell off the wagon today... didn't shred, didn't go to the gym and ate about 800 calories over my goal today :sad:
Just have had a few ****ty days and everything just caught up with me today.
Going to go to bed tonight and FORGET about it. Gotta get up and shred tomorrow.
Congrats to everyone that has kept it going. I totally envy your dedication.
AK I love your attitude! The day is gone and there's nothing you can do to change except forget about it. And don't be so hard on yourself, we all have bad days. You should be proud of yourself for working so hard! We've all missed a day or two here and there for whatever reasons (sickness, no time, pain, or just plain didn't want to do it) but the important thing is to move forward, which is what you're doing. Keep it up, you're doing great!0 -
FINALLY!!! Day 11 Level 2 DONE!! I was so stinking sore from my boot camp this week to even attempt Jillian but felt so much better today!
AK-hang in there! No one has all perfect days!! We'd be pretty boring if we did!!!!! I'm proud of all you have already done!!!
I can't seem to drop any more lbs. and you are only a few away from your goal!! AWESOME!!! :smooched:
Laurie0 -
Sunnikim - Great job! Congrats on ROCKIN' it
Sassenachtiff - Yay congrats on your weight loss! Keep working hard and I'm sure you will continue to lose even more
Nowornever3 - I completely agree with you on the 3rd circuit being the hardest. I still can't get through that one without taking a 5 second breather. And I hear ya on the balance thing, I have that problem with ALL the moves in this level that require any little form of balance (including those static lunges! for some reason I still tilt side to side a little bit lol)
mbastian - Good luck on your first day in L2! Hope it goes well
kunmingmom - Welcome back! Glad to see that you are feeling better and are ready for more pain! LOL
As for me, I just completed day 15, 5th day in L2, halfway through the shred! Even after doing L2 for 5 days it still hasn't gotten that much easier for me and I am just in a constant state of SORENESS. Everything hurts but I am just continuing to push through it and hoping that it gets easier. I'm still shooting for moving on to L3 after 10 days of L2 but we will see, I'm not sure that I will be able to. I am trying really hard not to look at the L3 workout because I don't want it to scare me hahaha.
KEEP ON SHREDDIN' EVERYONE! 0 -
I have been looking for a meal planfor 30 Day Shred...I can't find one.So a friend gave me the link to Ripped in 30's meal plan.Hope this helps some of you out! I know I really need something to get me back on track.Enjoy!!!
Ripped in 30 Meal plan
http://images.agoramedia.com/jillianmichaels/cms/jillian-michaels-ripped-in-30-meal-plan-v.pdf0 -
Yay to everyone shredding. This workout is hard but definitely doable at your own speed. I remembered the first time I tried this, I had to take a break for a day or two and then keep going. If my body was in too much pain, I had to give it a break. But I did see results albeit small. If you don't see the difference in pounds, check out your inches in your waist, hips and thighs. Even if it's half an inch, these small changes help with motivation. Started L2 this week too. Remembered how much harder it is, but was glad for the change in routine. Good luck everyone for this upcoming week!0
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The walking push ups and plank position exercises half officials kicked butt, sucked and made my wrist weak. Still i will continue to do the best I can, modifying here and there. I tend to sweat more in level 2 but i don't know for sure if it is a result of the workout or the rising temperatures in Texas.
Okay, so, I happened to look at my calendar and I was slightly off with my days...here is the corrected and up-to-date stats.
Shred Stats
Level One
Day 1, 6/3 through Day 8, 6/10
Level Two
Days 9 to 15
Day 15 I used 5lbs
D7 of l2 = D15 of shred
Halfway there!!!
Kiana0 -
Hey guys,
I have missed a couple of days because the shred as aggravated my shin splints. I tried pushing through the pain but it has become extremely painful. I'm going to give it another go tomorrow...tomorrow will be day 14 for me. I really want to hang in there but I don't want to injure myself.
Happy Shredding everyone!!0 -
Hey everyone! So I got better with my eating this weekend, but didn't shred at all becuase we were out of town. Slept in this morning, but planning on doing Day 12, Day 2 of Level 2 tonight.0
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Today is Day 14 (Level 2)...almost halfway there! I'm still doing the beginner moves on this level, mainly because I find the plank moves really tough...my upper-body strength needs some work, that's for sure. But! I'm happy to report some stats (these are my only measurements that have changed, everything else is the same so far):
Week 1 (6/3)
Weight: 161 lbs
Waist: 34.5"
Calf: 16.25"
Week 3 (6/17) (forgot to measure during Week 2, oops)
Weight: 157 lbs
Waist: 34"
Calf: 16"
The shred really works! I see results and I'm so happy 0 -
June 15 Day 1, Level 2
June 16 Day 2, Level 2
June 17, 18, 19 and 20
working around the clock, off the 30DS wagon
June 21 Day 3 Level 2
HELP. Those unexpected four days have REALLY screwed up my schedule. I really needed my last day of this cycle to be the 5th of July as I'm doing a lot of overseas travelling and let's face it you can't really shred in the middle of an airport.
Has anyone doubled up a few days to make up lost days? i feel like Level 2 (with a couple modified moves) is easier than Level 1 and that i can do a session in the morning and a session in the evening a few times. Is this effective?0 -
Completed Day 2 of Level 2 last night and then Day 3 of Level 2 today. It is not getting any easier, but happy for the focus on abs.
sculptandtone- I have wondered the same thing. Anyone do the work out twice in one day?0 -
Completed Day 12 Level 2 today. I'm not seeing weight loss but I am big difference in how my clothes fit me. Me likey :bigsmile: !!
I have thought about how doing 2 in one day would work...I say if you are to it then go for it!! Please let us know so we can admire you like crazy!
Keep up the GREAT work fellow shredders!!0 -
Finished Day 18 of Level 2. I approach Level 3 with mixed emotions. First I'll be glad to be done with this level and the strength component of Circuit 3 especially. I also know Level 3 means I'm very close to the end of my 30 days. I'm looking forward to finishing the Shred despite the fact that I've lost 4 pds doing it and know it's helping me. When it comes to working out, I really have discovered I like to mix it up a bit more.
Nevertheless, I'm beyond petrified of Level 3. I've watched it and it seems scary. Those one-armed sided lungee things look intense! Wow!!! :noway:0
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