30 Day Shred-- 9/3/11 Day 1

My biggest one is that the two minutes of cool down was not enough for me. So as soon as it's over I head out for a walk to cool down my legs more....didn't do this the first couple of days and had legs cramps and soreness...

Hi! I started doing 30 day shred about 17 days ago but have only done 11 workouts and i've lost 8.2 lbs during that time. I'm also watching what I'm eating. But it really does work, love the workout.

Jsut know that it gets easier by day 4, the soreness starts to go away and you find your endurance level has gone up a bit. At least that is the way it was for me. ihate soem of the strength moves but I found that I could do them better by day 4 than on day 1

I would recommend you stretch alot more before and after the workout than they do in the dvd as it's nowhere near enough and you'll ache more than necessary!!

hi gUrls! i'm kind of new to MFP online, been using it on my mobile phone for months now and love it!
i started 30DS in March with workout 1 obviously. i got used to that and moved onto workout 2, but got frustrated. it was too big of a jump, i thought, from workout 1. just a "friendly warning" and i still don't love workout 2. i'm not even sure what it is about it, but i kept up with my walks (i walk outside or get on my treadmill) and have been going strong. The other day i decided i'd try workout 3 and see what it was like...LOVE IT! it's a challenge for sure, but the moves are great and work you out hard! it's nice to think, in 20 minutes i'll be done and it'll be a real workout!
anyway, my point for writing
don't give up or get frustrated...use the moves from all of the workouts to get you through! ...and don't fret about not following Jillian or the girl in the back that does the heavy duty moves. i do what i can and modify what i need. i got very used to workout 1 like i said and think the moves are great. i like some of the moves from workout 2, and workout 3 is pretty tough but like the moves better and can do more of them. so when i get to a move in workout 3 that is tough, i swap it for one from workouts 1 or 2 that's comparable. it's great!! I don't get frustrated and i get a great workout still!
good luck!!!
if you need a push just let me know...i would love to have some friends to share my progress with

I started today too. Sent a request!

I finished my first workout from this DVD about 30 mins ago....im tired and i had to stop during the cardio bits every now and then but was quite pleased how much i managed to do!

Quick question...when doing ab work...does any one elses neck hurt...im trying not to use thse muscles and focus on using tummy muscles but i still feel a fair bit of strain in my neck....

I got mine in the mail the other day. I plan on starting tonight! So we can go at it togetherrr. I've already took my 'before' pictures and wrote y measurements on my mirror

around day 3 you want Jillian to step closer to you when you are doing the punches! You will also learn to hate her perky assistants!!!

OMG I couldn't even make through 5 minutes (3m strength, 2m cardio) I was dying by the second jumprope I had to stop, I thought I was gonna fall out. Who weighs 200+ and does this every day? I am thinking I will do it every other day because my muscles are so sore just from day one.

My number one tip? Have a glass of water before you start and some water to hand throughout - you will sweat like you won't believe and you really don't want to have to stop half way to get a drink!

I only do it around three times a week but I'm still seeing results. I just set my alarm half an hour early, drag myself out of bed, do it then hit the shower before work. It gives me amazing energy for the rest of the day (and gives me an extra 190 calories to eat, if I choose!).

I notice there is a wide variety of amounts that people think they are burning with 30DS. Personally, for me (at 182lbs and 5'8'') I think it is only 190 calories. Got to remember, after all, that you are only actually doing cardio for 20 mins with this DVD.

OMG I couldn't even make through 5 minutes (3m strength, 2m cardio) I was dying by the second jumprope I had to stop, I thought I was gonna fall out. Who weighs 200+ and does this every day? I am thinking I will do it every other day because my muscles are so sore just from day one.

Thats a good start. You CAN do this! We are all here for you!!

I did day one yesterday. But I couldn't get through day two. I am gonna do it tomorrow though, I have my stepdaughter doing it with me now (like she needs it, but it's a good motivator when you have someone doing it right along side of you).

mistake :P

Did day 2 today. Still wobbly lol