30 Day Shred HELL

I'll be doing Level 1 Day 6 today. After Day 1 I was sore! I thought I must have been doing it wrong, like other people have said it was sitting down on the toilet that caused most pain haha. For Day 2 and 3, I really felt I couldn't do it properly cos of the pain. I did it, but was having to take rest breaks every three or four mins! I even searched on here to check it was supposed to be 30 consecutive days because that goes against everything I've learned about giving your muscles time to repair.

I took a rest day between day 4 and 5 and wondered if Day 5 would hurt more because of it, but it didn't. So fight through the first couple of days, do a longer cool down and keep active when you finished eg have a shower and do a bit of housework or go for a walk or something. Don't just stop and flop in front of the TV crying, however tempting that may be as your muscles will just seize up! Take a rest day if you think it would help. good luck - I am already noticing a difference in my shape after 5 days, although the lack of weight loss is a bit demotivating....but I read that's normal.

It is tough on the body, but when a program promises big results its not going to be a cake walk. I recommend not taking a day off. Do what you can on days 2 & 3 but more stretching than she does at the end is better for you. Also you must drink a high protein shake after the workout!! It will cut your soreness in half. Part of the thing with Jillian is because you do it daily, it becomes a "habit" to do daily exercise. And we all want to develop healthy habits. In two weeks you will start to notice inches melting from your waist / thighs and muscles appearing in your arms. Then you will have the motivation to continue. I am 7 days into my second time ... I love the results! Happy Shredding!

For those who want to do the 30 Day Shred but don't have the DVD, you can download it free. Just wait 45 seconds and click on regular download. Then bookmark the page with the video for future use.

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I have just done day 1 of 30 day shred and I know I am going to feel it tomorrow! My legs feel like heavy logs of jelly lol and my arms are still burning, man , I didn't know how unfit I was!

OMG I started the 30 DS yesterday and I feel like my legs are Jello and I look funny walking because my legs are so darn sore. I am trying to get the courage to do Day 2. How long does this pain last?? Any suggestions on how to work through it?? HELP, any advice from those who have done this before. I know it gets easier, I just need to know when and I want to walk normal again!!!

I was the same my legs killed for 4days then after that it didnt bother me, they killed couldnt walk down the stairs or anythink. Dont do what i did and stopped on day 7. keep it up loads of people have commented on how well the results are x

I finished day 6 last night. If you would like to know about my experience, I am blogging it here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/beach_bum_gurl

STRETCH. Make sure you stretch properly before and after - yes you do a 'warm up' in the DVD but if walking down the stairs after hurts you haven't warmed up and stretched well enough!

Try stretching a few minutes longer afterward

Yesterday was my first day of Level 2 and it kicked my butt. But I'm not very sore today. I'm wondering if I am not doing the moves correctly.
As far as the soreness when I first began it subsided after about day 3. Good luck!

Keep going. It does get better. And that $#!* works!

Keep doing it... it will get better!!! I'm on level 3 day 2 and I love it!!! I can't wait to see my results when I'm done.. I will post pictures!!!

My opinion, if you push through it today, tomorrow and the next day will be so much better. It's an adjustment. I started bootcamp about 3 weeks ago, and dreaded getting off of the toilet when I sat down each and every time. It hurt so bad, but I pushed through, drank lots of water, took some potassium, and went and did it all again the next day. That evening was so much better. And dedication truly pays off. Good luck!

Yes, it is very painful at first! I had been running 2-2.5 miles a day long before beginning the shred in May so I wasn't completely out of shape. However, I could not walk properly for over a week. I could not believe how hard it was! Now, after completing it and doing her Ripped in 30, I think the shred is too easy. It's so hard to believe how far I've come in just a few months. You will get there! Just stick with it!

Did day one yesterday and took my 'before' pictures so I can compare in 30 days. Straight after my legs so wobbly. Not as sore as I thought I was going to be today though I did do LOTS of extra stretching because of what everyone was saying on here. I also made sure I had something protein heavy for dinner. Managed my cycle into work this morning with ease.

Looking forward to day 2 today. Hope everyone is enjoying it so far and get through the pain of the first few days - do not be put off - it's your body getting stronger!

Sorry taken so long to reply! I use the promax diet chocolate shake and bars - you can get a good deal on these on amazon.... or, just make sure you are eating lots of lean protein in your diet. How's it going?