30 day shred buddies?

HaleCry
HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
My 30 day shred dvd and my Dumbbells arrived today. I'll be starting tomorrow as I'm really busy today and I have a weird thing about starting things on a Monday. Anyone one else starting around the same time?!

Also, do you/are you planning to have rest says? I'm thinking about alternating C25K and 30 day shred but I'm not sure.. Opinions?
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  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    Anyone?
  • anne_driessen
    anne_driessen Posts: 55 Member
    I love 30 day shred - Its a really good full body workout - the first time I did it I alternated between the shred and a couch-5k training program with sundays rest - it was a bit hard to maintain after a while (because then it was like 2 months of dedication) but definetly worth it. The workout it a lot of fun -although I struggeled so much the first time round :p maybe I should try again with you :)
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    You should!! That would be fun.
  • xxpiaxxc
    xxpiaxxc Posts: 3 Member
    edited May 2016
    Hi I will start today too definitely need motivation I'll go out walking/jogging when I can also heard the 30 day shred is great but very hard I'm up for that
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    That's great!! I'm going to alternate 30 day shred and C25K.

    M- 3DS
    T- C25K
    W- 3DS
    T- C25K
    F- 3DS
    S- C25K
    S- Rest!!
  • Krissi1330
    Krissi1330 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm in! I just started level 1 of the shred yesterday. I'm taking rest days on Sundays because I work 12-hour shifts that day, but also I think it's good to give your body a break. I'll be rotating other workouts too and adding extra weight training at the gym throughout the week.
  • anne_driessen
    anne_driessen Posts: 55 Member
    Good luck both of you :) feel free to add me if you want :) How are you tracking calories for the 30 day shred?
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    I'm just going to add 3DS as circuit training to MFP and see what calories it gives me.
    anne_driessen wrote: »
    Good luck both of you :) feel free to add me if you want :) How are you tracking calories for the 30 day shred?

  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    Krissi1330 wrote: »
    I'm in! I just started level 1 of the shred yesterday. I'm taking rest days on Sundays because I work 12-hour shifts that day, but also I think it's good to give your body a break. I'll be rotating other workouts too and adding extra weight training at the gym throughout the week.

    Yes! We can do this! I think a rest day is definitely necessary!! Remember to measure and weigh yourself so you can track your progress after you've completed it!
  • themadteapot
    themadteapot Posts: 41 Member
    What luck! I was just thinking about this. I am going to try to start tomorrow, and just go day by day without a rest day. If I rest I tend to stop all together.

    I am in my finals weeks for college, but after I survive it... I think I may stack swimming and extra muscle workouts on top of this. I really want to go back to school a bit more fit [:
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    Sounds like a plan!! I'm going to have Sunday as my rest day so I have something to look forward to lol. I'm the opposite, If I don't have a rest day I tend to give up as I know I've got to do this for however many more weeks! If I survive today's workout, I'll let you know how it goes!
    themadteapot wrote: »
    What luck! I was just thinking about this. I am going to try to start tomorrow, and just go day by day without a rest day. If I rest I tend to stop all together.

    I am in my finals weeks for college, but after I survive it... I think I may stack swimming and extra muscle workouts on top of this. I really want to go back to school a bit more fit [:

  • BleuBerryS
    BleuBerryS Posts: 80 Member
    Sound Fun,
    I've just started Jilian Micheals 30 Day slim down, Yesterday was 30 Day Shred level 1 and today is Shred it with weights,
    Feel free to add me if you want
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    Well, that's day 1 level 1 out of the way. I'm knackered, can't believe how unfit I am!! I was shaking (and still am!) halfway through, my legs are like jelly. I hope this gets easier soon.
  • jwilmet03
    jwilmet03 Posts: 1 Member
    I started this today as well and my legs feel the same
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    I literally can't stand up.. I don't ache (YET!), my legs just feel like jelly!
  • Shellyyy7928
    Shellyyy7928 Posts: 78 Member
    Did first workout yesterday, about to start second in a minute. Will be doing the 30DS for the straight 30 days, possibly taking one day off in between levels as well as I do a 5 mile walk/jog three times a week. I need to do something everyday or else I'll convince myself to just not do it or make excuses and that in turn effects my eating habits
  • palomapavlova
    palomapavlova Posts: 38 Member
    I'm in! I did 30DS level 1 day 1 with 5lb dumbells today. I can't believe how hard it was! 29 days to go... :neutral:
  • Krissi1330
    Krissi1330 Posts: 16 Member
    palomapavlova wrote: »
    I'm in! I did 30DS level 1 day 1 with 5lb dumbells today. I can't believe how hard it was! 29 days to go... :neutral:

    You can do it! I used 5 lb weights on the first day too, which was OK until the side lunge/arm raise things - I couldn't get them all the way up in the last few reps. Tonight is day 2 for me, see if it's any easier (or harder from being sore, ha)..
  • yoursingingrealtor
    yoursingingrealtor Posts: 80 Member
    I'm doing another round of this. So, I am in. Did day 1 today.
  • xxpiaxxc
    xxpiaxxc Posts: 3 Member
    Hi started 39DS yesterday I'll be going walking and doing as many classes in my local gym during the week as I can
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    Well done guys!! I've just woke up and moving my legs is a mission, they ache so bad! I'm not sure whether to do another 30ds, do c25k, or let my legs rest! I've seen a post on here where apparently Jillian didn't intend for the workout to be done everyday but people seem to have mixed opinions.
  • anne_driessen
    anne_driessen Posts: 55 Member
    edited May 2016
    HaleCry wrote: »
    Well done guys!! I've just woke up and moving my legs is a mission, they ache so bad! I'm not sure whether to do another 30ds, do c25k, or let my legs rest! I've seen a post on here where apparently Jillian didn't intend for the workout to be done everyday but people seem to have mixed opinions.

    I felt the same way when I first did it :p - I dont know how far you are along the c25k but if you are still starting out It might be good to try - and stretching afterwards will be great :p (edit: also fitnessblender has a great stretching routine to ease sore muscles)

    I do think that for people who have never done exercise before the program shouls not be done as a daily thing (you need to ease into working out) - that being said if you feel confident and good about doing it again then go ahead and do it :) Im gonna start today too (since monday is my running day) Level 1 day 1 here I come :)
  • Krissi1330
    Krissi1330 Posts: 16 Member
    HaleCry wrote: »
    Well done guys!! I've just woke up and moving my legs is a mission, they ache so bad! I'm not sure whether to do another 30ds, do c25k, or let my legs rest! I've seen a post on here where apparently Jillian didn't intend for the workout to be done everyday but people seem to have mixed opinions.

    That's a tough call! Sometimes working out again helps relieve the soreness, but other times you really do need rest for muscle recovery. Listen to your body! If you feel a little better after a warmup, go for it, but if you're in pain, don't push yourself to do more. You can always do an upper body workout or something lightly active like yoga instead :)
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    anne_driessen wrote: »
    HaleCry wrote: »
    Well done guys!! I've just woke up and moving my legs is a mission, they ache so bad! I'm not sure whether to do another 30ds, do c25k, or let my legs rest! I've seen a post on here where apparently Jillian didn't intend for the workout to be done everyday but people seem to have mixed opinions.

    I felt the same way when I first did it :p - I dont know how far you are along the c25k but if you are still starting out It might be good to try - and stretching afterwards will be great :p (edit: also fitnessblender has a great stretching routine to ease sore muscles)

    I do think that for people who have never done exercise before the program shouls not be done as a daily thing (you need to ease into working out) - that being said if you feel confident and good about doing it again then go ahead and do it :) Im gonna start today too (since monday is my running day) Level 1 day 1 here I come :)

    Good luck with it!! Let me know how you get on, it will probably be a piece of cake to you lol. I'm going to try and do 3ds again, and if not do c25k. I got up to week 4 on it before but gave up, so I'm going to start at week 1 again, nice and slow to ease myself back in to it! Thanks for the advice :)
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    Krissi1330 wrote: »
    HaleCry wrote: »
    Well done guys!! I've just woke up and moving my legs is a mission, they ache so bad! I'm not sure whether to do another 30ds, do c25k, or let my legs rest! I've seen a post on here where apparently Jillian didn't intend for the workout to be done everyday but people seem to have mixed opinions.

    That's a tough call! Sometimes working out again helps relieve the soreness, but other times you really do need rest for muscle recovery. Listen to your body! If you feel a little better after a warmup, go for it, but if you're in pain, don't push yourself to do more. You can always do an upper body workout or something lightly active like yoga instead :)

    Thank you! I'll try and do it again and if my body says nope then I'll just do some light cardio :)
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    PUSH THROUGH!! I just did day 2 and although I couldn't walk at the beginning of it, I managed to do the whole thing and my muscles loosened up and didn't hurt towards the end. Go for a light walk before beginning to loosen up your muscles if you really can't do it, but once you've warmed up the pain goes and I was able to move, I just took it slow. No doubt I'll feel the consequences later on and I'm already beginning to stiffen up a bit, but things are looking up!
  • seomra
    seomra Posts: 69 Member
    edited May 2016
    Reading these posts with trepidation! just ordered the DVD- arriving on Friday so day 1 for me with Saturday- aagh!
    Keep up the good work ladies!
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
    Good job!! I'm only on day 2 and I've never really 'worked out' before, so I'm new to exercise. It was a struggle yesterday, and I'm aching today, but I'm going to try and push through at my own pace. We can do this!!
  • groetzinger659
    groetzinger659 Posts: 47 Member
    Its best to alternate days for weights-if you did legs today-tomorrow arms. the best way to get ripped is 48 hour rest inbetween-for weight lifting. But I am far too lazy to rest so I do cardio on the days I don't do weights.

    If you have not been doing exercise-try the first few workouts with no weights so you can get used to your posture. The way you hold your spine/head/shoulders is very important so you don't injure yourself.

    I just looked at that 30 day rip on youtube-its doable BUT if you are really sore-bananas/sweet potatoes for potassium-it really helps. also soak in the tub and massage. The first week working out SUCKS. I was sore forever. But yes getting warmed up helps-also don't stretch when your muscles are cold. do running in place/marching etc for 5 min or until you break a sweat-THEN stretch. Make sure you stretch for a good ten minutes after your workout-this really helps ease up on aches.

    Good luck on your journey! I always feel more Powerful after weight lifting. I never liked cardio because I cant seem to breathe enough but weights I could do all day long.
  • palomapavlova
    palomapavlova Posts: 38 Member
    Getting ready for day 2 this afternoon. My arms are sore! @Krissi1330, those arm raises are what did me in too.
    Did my official weight and measurements this morning:
    Weight 196lbs
    Chest 43"
    Waist 34"
    Hips 45"
    Larm 13"
    Ra 13"
    Lthigh 27.5"
    Rt 27"
    Lcalf 17"
    Rc 17"

    I hope to see those numbers change in 29 days!

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