Feedback on 30 Day Shred - have you done it? How did you go?

EmmaRankmore
EmmaRankmore Posts: 125
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone :)
I just bought '30 day shred' by Jillian Michaels, it should arrive next week. I'm a bit scared lol!! :)

What's your feedback on it? Have you done it? Whats it like? What were your results?

I need something to kick start me back into losing weight, I'm eating well now and am back to being very active and exercising well, I just need something else, particularly for strength training.

Did it work for you?? Your feedback is most welcome :)

Good luck on all your journeys, and feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like to :) All the best! :)

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  • fairygirl716
    fairygirl716 Posts: 213
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  • snookumss
    snookumss Posts: 1,451 Member
    Im in my first week of it, and its a great video. Its not too difficult, easily personalizable and right when you start really hoping its over soon, lol it ends! Its so short, even those with little motivation can get it done and over with. It will definitely be a great start :D
  • EmmaRankmore
    EmmaRankmore Posts: 125
    Thanks heaps for your feedback! That sounds right up my alley lol! I hope it works for me too :)
  • MrsSpinks
    MrsSpinks Posts: 274 Member
    I'm awaiting the delivery of my copy! Lots of people say it is amazing and there are some great pics on one of the success story posts on here where someone used it! Good luck!
  • robynnatasha
    robynnatasha Posts: 20
    Im on day 3 and pretty achey! Should i keep going through the ache, some say you should take a break?!
  • Jleigh417
    Jleigh417 Posts: 40 Member
    I'm on day 4, and it's getting easier by the day : ) The workout is short, so you don't get bored easily or want to quit. But I do have to say that the first day kicked my butt, lol. I was sooo sore the next day, but pushed myself to continue. Good luck.
  • lq022
    lq022 Posts: 232 Member
    I've started and quit a few times with doing the 30 DS ... I've never actually done the 30 days completely lol .. BUT! it really is a great workout .. I'm just a baby when it comes to pain .. but if thats your thing, and you do this for the full 30 days, you'll see amazing results.

    Also, it seems like alot of people who have done the workout dont really lose a ton of weight ... they lose inches like crazy though! And if you look in the Success Stories forum, the before & after pictures speak for themselves

    I'll have to give it another try .... eventually =p

    GOOD LUCK!
  • Asil76
    Asil76 Posts: 477 Member
    Im on day 3 and pretty achey! Should i keep going through the ache, some say you should take a break?!

    I pushed through it and modified when I needed to...it will get easier :happy:
  • EmmaRankmore
    EmmaRankmore Posts: 125
    Thankyou everyone for your feedback!!! :)

    I'm a bit of a baby when it comes to pain too lol but am willing to give it a try if it means these pesky inches will start to shift! :) I'm glad to hear it works for some people and that it hasn't killed anyone yet lol ;)
  • nirvana1
    nirvana1 Posts: 58
    Hi guys,
    I'm nearly finished, I have a week left (I'm on day 23) I have a facebook page called Claire's 30 Day Shred. I have loadsa updates and pictures of my progress if you'd care to have a look and follow!
    I have only dropped 2 pounds but I'm not very overweight or anything, I'm mainly doing it to try and get some definition and up my endurance. I can see that I have lost inches though.
  • Asil76
    Asil76 Posts: 477 Member
    It is a great workout and one of the great things about it is that it is only 20 minutes. I am on day 3 of level 2 and I am lovin' it !
  • EmmaRankmore
    EmmaRankmore Posts: 125
    Nirvana1 - great work!! :) I need to both lose weight and tone up, so I figured I'd try and attack it from both angles lol ;)
  • EmmaRankmore
    EmmaRankmore Posts: 125
    It is a great workout and one of the great things about it is that it is only 20 minutes. I am on day 3 of level 2 and I am lovin' it !

    Brilliant work! I hope I come to love it too! :)
  • stephyy4632
    stephyy4632 Posts: 947 Member
    I`ve gone threw it once and you won`t believe the change until you do it lol lost not only weight but inches and starting to see some defenition in my arms and abbs now. Level two is painful imo but worth it :)
  • CurlyClare78
    CurlyClare78 Posts: 68
    I'm on day 18 - had to have a break because I sprained my wrist (not from that) so I'm back on it but doing some other exercise when they do plank/pushup type moves and using my 1lb zumba sticks rather than the 1kg weights I was using. I'm still feeling it and had to get back on it because after the first few days it's addictive. That's the key - you have to get past the first few days then it's tough but brilliant. I used to pause the DVD inbetween circuits for a lie on the floor and a little cry but I love it now and I think I'm gonna send Jillian a christmas present :smile:

    Also - my abs are improving loads - I have never in my life been this good at sit ups - it's amazing. I seem to have lost it from my back and the sides of my waist. My problem areas are my pot belly and my bingo wings which are improving but people are noticing the waist going in and I've had to tighten my bras
  • EmmaRankmore
    EmmaRankmore Posts: 125
    LOL I'd be on the floor crying too but I think I'll do it in my bedroom so no-one sees me cry lol! ;)

    I'm so glad to hear that. I'm prepared to do the hard yards to get the results - I'm so cranky with myself getting to this point, its motivating lol ;)
  • CurlyClare78
    CurlyClare78 Posts: 68
    LOL I'd be on the floor crying too but I think I'll do it in my bedroom so no-one sees me cry lol! ;)

    I'm so glad to hear that. I'm prepared to do the hard yards to get the results - I'm so cranky with myself getting to this point, its motivating lol ;)

    That day where you do the whole thing without needing a lie down on the floor to cry is a great day!! :laugh:
  • EmmaRankmore
    EmmaRankmore Posts: 125
    LOL I'd be on the floor crying too but I think I'll do it in my bedroom so no-one sees me cry lol! ;)

    I'm so glad to hear that. I'm prepared to do the hard yards to get the results - I'm so cranky with myself getting to this point, its motivating lol ;)

    That day where you do the whole thing without needing a lie down on the floor to cry is a great day!! :laugh:

    LOL I can't wait for that day then!! :P Sent you an add request by the way :)
  • asyouseefit
    asyouseefit Posts: 1,265 Member
    I'm on day 27! I wasn't doing any exercise before (was at healthy weight but all fat and no muscle) so if I can do it, you can do it! I don't say it was easy... I had to do a lot of the modified exercises (and still do for some of them) and sometimes had to stop for a few secs but it's manageable, even if your physical condition is non-existant.

    I didn't lose much weight (plateaued for 2.5 weeks) but lost many inches around my waist and hips. I really don't regret it and plan to do more JM work-outs in the future!
  • EmmaRankmore
    EmmaRankmore Posts: 125
    I'm on day 27! I wasn't doing any exercise before (was at healthy weight but all fat and no muscle) so if I can do it, you can do it! I don't say it was easy... I had to do a lot of the modified exercises (and still do for some of them) and sometimes had to stop for a few secs but it's manageable, even if your physical condition is non-existant.

    I didn't lose much weight (plateaued for 2.5 weeks) but lost many inches around my waist and hips. I really don't regret it and plan to do more JM work-outs in the future!

    That sounds wonderful - thats what I'm looking for. Perhaps I did make the right decision after all! :) Thanks for your feedback and well done! :D
  • jooles0
    jooles0 Posts: 47
    I LOVE IT! I can do it and still manage my 90 minute gym session later in the day. Today is my last day of Level2 so just 10 days of Level3 to come. I wish I had taken measurements and photos when I started but didn't :-(

    The first few days nearly killed me as it woke up muscles I didn't know I had but now I feel fitter and more toned than I think I ever have. I have quite stunned myself by sticking to it. You'll love it! I plan to do more of hers when/if I survive Level3.
  • carebear7951
    carebear7951 Posts: 404 Member
    Day 20 here...I start level 3 tomorrow. I'm half dreading it and half looking forward to it. At least it will be a different brand of torture. LOL Most people that do the Shred have a love/hate relationship with Jillian Michaels. We hate the torture but love the results. I've lost several inches at last check...and a few pounds. But I am also doing 26-28 minutes on the elliptical every day too, so I'm sure that is helping. Good luck. Stick with it and take it ONE DAY AT A TIME and you can do it. Oh, and be super careful with your knees. The first time I tried it I had to quit b/c my knees were hurting soooooooo bad.
  • krm0789
    krm0789 Posts: 134 Member
    I've attempted it many times but have never gotten past L1D7 b/c I find it bulks my legs up really easily. I'm trying it again b/c the results in the Success Stories board are incredible, & I want in on that! I'm 'modifying' it by going easy on my legs, not going fully into the moves though I'm capable of doing so. I'm on D3 & so far, so good with my new method.
  • EmmaRankmore
    EmmaRankmore Posts: 125
    Thanks for that! I will make sure I look after my knees! They are already not great due to years of netball, so will be super careful.

    I will definitely take some before shots, I always like that sort of torture lol! ;)
  • EmmaRankmore
    EmmaRankmore Posts: 125
    I've attempted it many times but have never gotten past L1D7 b/c I find it bulks my legs up really easily. I'm trying it again b/c the results in the Success Stories board are incredible, & I want in on that! I'm 'modifying' it by going easy on my legs, not going fully into the moves though I'm capable of doing so. I'm on D3 & so far, so good with my new method.

    My legs bulk up easy too, so will look into that - thanks for your feedback! :)
  • krm0789
    krm0789 Posts: 134 Member
    I've attempted it many times but have never gotten past L1D7 b/c I find it bulks my legs up really easily. I'm trying it again b/c the results in the Success Stories board are incredible, & I want in on that! I'm 'modifying' it by going easy on my legs, not going fully into the moves though I'm capable of doing so. I'm on D3 & so far, so good with my new method.

    My legs bulk up easy too, so will look into that - thanks for your feedback! :)

    On the plus side, bulking easy meant that my legs were tighter & more toned after just 1 workout :)
  • MsMuniz
    MsMuniz Posts: 399 Member
    I just got the 30DS as well but haven't started. Do you guys still go to the gym or do other workouts while doing 30DS or just the video?
  • krm0789
    krm0789 Posts: 134 Member
    I just got the 30DS as well but haven't started. Do you guys still go to the gym or do other workouts while doing 30DS or just the video?

    I do a 27 minute walk on the treadmill (1/3 of a Biggest Loser episode... there's nothing more motivating than watching someone hundreds of lbs heavier than me sticking with it!) as a warm-up/to get some cardio in, then the 30DS, then a 10 minute yoga video b/c Jillian doesn't stretch nearly enough.

    Normally I'd just do the 30DS/stretching, but my goal is to be less of a blob by Thanksgiving, so every bit helps!
  • robynnatasha
    robynnatasha Posts: 20
    Im on day 3 and pretty achey! Should i keep going through the ache, some say you should take a break?!

    I pushed through it and modified when I needed to...it will get easier :happy:

    Great i will keep pushing! Thanks :)
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