Thinking of changing the 30 Day Shred

not gonna lie, the idea of a 60 day shred makes me wanna cry lol

I can't do push ups & it's frustrating. I like to think it's just because I'm still too heavy & eventually I WILL be able to lift myself off the floor with my arm muscles - like that nut Jillian LOL

Every level hurts while it works different muscles. As much as I hate to admit it..lol... the 10 days per cycle actually paid off in the longrun. Stick with the suggested program until you can complete each phase smoothly at the end.. when you move to the next one you will have to do the same thing. I hurt pretty good the first 3-4 days of each phase but by the end of the whole 30 days, I KNOW my muscles are better toned.

Taking a short break from this one while on vacation and then I am going to "play it again Sam!"

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I'm part of a group that is doing the 30 Day shred. I am on day 10 of the 1st level and although my stamina has picked up a bit, I don't feel a ton stronger than before. But remember, you are only on day 4? You're just getting started and the first level is easy compared to the others. If you can't do some of the moves because you don't have the stability? Well actually attempting to do them right (even if you have to go slower than them and do the modified versions will work) will help you a ton. I almost fell over doing the lunges because my balance is bad, so I learned to lean my heal against the couch for some stability. Also, tightening your abs on all the moves will help immensely. If it's hurting, it's working. Lunges STILL kill me and I'm on day 10! But I keep remembering, no pain, no gain. And like she says in the video "When It Starts Feeling Uncomfortable, those are the ones that count the most!" As far as doing the ab workouts, just suck 'em in, and do them the best you can, even if you have to take breaks. When it hurts that mean's you're doing something right, and the workout is counting. Keep it up. I'm going to do the shred all the way till the middle of March. That would put me roughly at 5 rounds of the shred. 30 Days definately not enough for me because I have 40-50ish pounds to loose, and I can't go to the gym most of the time because I have a baby to look after and my husband works all the time. I say do the shred till you feel like you want to stop, it's all personal preference. Good luck, and add me if you want, we can keep each other accountable and motivated!

I have done the 30 day shred and am doing it again and mixing it up with ripped in 30. I believe I remember her saying at the beginning of the DVD that you should work each level until your ready to move on the next level. I know the goal is to do each level for 10 days but I believe you should master each move before moving on since the each level is more difficult. I am still getting results and loosing inches so no matter how you do it as long as your doing it works. Enjoy (if thats possible lol) and just keep doing it until your ready to move to the next level would be my advice.

I am thinking of doing the Shred after i have the baby (after 6 weeks of course) and I am sure I will have to do more then 10 days at each level. The first time I did it I did 10 days at each level and it was so hard for me and I should have done a few more days at level 1 becuase level 2 is a killer. But I know what to expect next time and I will prepare myself.

I am just into my second round of the shred. The first time round I was coming from a place of practically zero fitness, after a prolonged illness. I stuck with each level until i could do Natalie rather than Anita, although I still have to do Anita for push ups due to a shoulder problem that seems to kick off if I try to do full push ups.

I think I did 10 days at level 1, 20 at level 2 and 17 at level 3 and I lost over 20 inches across my body (4.5" off my waist alone), so the extended length of the workout programme didn't stop it being effective for me.

She does say in her introduction that you should move up a level 'when you feel ready'. I know its billed as a 30 day programme, but bearing in mind it caters for beginners through to fairly advanced, that isn't going to be realistic for everyone.

As I said, I am now into my second round, doing all Natalie except for push-ups, have upped my weights and am confident I'll be able to do 10 days at each level this time. I'm also throwing in some Banish Fat Boost Metabolism workouts for good measure.

My advice would be, don't feel pressured into doing it in 30, you are doing this for yourself and no-one else, so go at your own pace. It will still make a big difference to your body shape and fitness levels.