30 Day Shred for men

nealawyatt
nealawyatt Posts: 9 Member
edited October 2 in Health and Weight Loss
I started it today and it was alot harder then I expected. I play alot of football so I'm relatively fit. Do you think I will get much from it? I'm using 10lb dumbbells to get a better work out

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  • erxkeel
    erxkeel Posts: 553 Member
    I'm enjoying it! and hey the ladies arent hard to look at! =)
  • manorexicmarshmallow
    manorexicmarshmallow Posts: 80 Member
    I'm a guy and I've lost 6 pounds or so the first 20 days of it so I definitely find it helpful. My wife (who also is doing the 30DS) has said I look a lot slimmer.

    The only downside is its kinda embarrassing when Jillian spurs you on by referring to jeans shopping or bathing suit shopping.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    it was also surprisingly hard for me. did you start level one? try doing one for a week or so, and then just keep going up in level.
  • nealawyatt
    nealawyatt Posts: 9 Member
    Yeh I started at level 1. I'm gonna do it for either 10 days or earlier if I feel I'm ready. Is there much difference?

    Out of interest do you think this is enough, along with 3 x 60 minute football (soccer) matches a week and 2 x 40 min runs on the hills where I live? (Everton hills are quite steep). Do I need more weight training? I am not in a gym. Thanks
  • manorexicmarshmallow
    manorexicmarshmallow Posts: 80 Member
    also, you sound like you're in a lot better shape than me, but i couldn't imagine using 10 lb dumb bells. I use 5 lb weights and even that kicks my *kitten* most times.
  • nealawyatt
    nealawyatt Posts: 9 Member
    To be honest mate I sound like I'm in exactly the same boat as you. I started at 231lb and I want to get to 184lb which is a healthy BMI for 6ft. I'm currently 217lb after 3-4 weeks. I can already see its now dropping off more at the 2lb a week rate though after a quick initial loss. Exercise has never really been an issue, its my eating when bored that has made me overweight.
  • jdstathopoulos
    jdstathopoulos Posts: 32 Member
    I used to eat when bored as well. I hate to say it, but I smoke half a cigarillo (never thought I'd be a smoker) or have a handful or 2 of sunflower seeds and some water when I'm craving food. I've lost 20 lbs in the past 2 months.
  • davert123
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
    I'd just try it and see or perhaps use a heavier weight if its too easy.
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