30DS - a few questions!

Hi...what is 30DS?? I have seen it on here a few times and I am curious?

1. What size weight did you use?
2. How soon until you noticed a difference?
3. How many times a week did you do it?
4. Did you combine it with other exercise? If so, what?
5. When did you move up levels?

1. 1lbs
2. day three, i wasnt as exhausted anymore, walking the stairs
3. 6 times
4. Ride my bike
5. after 10 days.

Hi...what is 30DS?? I have seen it on here a few times and I am curious?

It's a Workout DVD by Jillian Michaels, 30 day shred.

1. What size weight did you use? 5 and 8 pounds
2. How soon until you noticed a difference? 5 days
3. How many times a week did you do it? I did it 60 days straight
4. Did you combine it with other exercise? If so, what? I run 3-4 days a week, and added other weight lifting session
5. When did you move up levels? I switched every 10 days, went through the first 3 levels and then started over again with level 1.

Good luck and enjoy!

Hi! I did the 30DS and am now doing her Ripped in 30. Let's see:

1. I used 3 lbs. If it's the first strength training you're doing i think it's a good starting size. Generally between 3-5lbs.
2. I took before, halfway, and after pics and i saw a difference in the halfway pictures. i started seeing more definition in my upper abs and i measured myself and I lost several inches in just 2 weeks, specifically waist, hips, and thighs.
3. I did it 6-7 days a week. I think that's probably more than is recommended just simply because resting you're body is so important so 4-5 or 6 is good.
5. Sometimes extra cardio. I have some Pilates for weight loss DVDs as well as some great ab workouts. I also got into the gym and did some walking/jogging on the treadmill, used the stationary bike, and the Elliptical. Finally, I walked more with my fiancee. We went on four or five several mile long walks together and made sure to keep a good speed and stay out for at least an hour. That was a lot of fun!
5. Every 9-10 days. Level two was the most difficult, for me personally and from what I've read from others. In my opinion it's because the cardio was the most intense in that level and you're still doing strength and abs while building up your endurance in this level. I loved level three because she started with some awesome strength/cardio moves and you can feel all new muscles working.

I was pleased with it. You may not like Jillian at first or even at all (i'm on th e fence) but the workouts are effective, quick, and empowering. you feel so strong by the end, just for having gotten through it each day! By the end I had lost approx 8 lbs (1200-1350 calorie meal plan) and 8 inches from my entire body. I'm doing Ripped in 30 and WOAH! she means business. i've done three workouts and it's really challenging but so effective. I'm adding in extra cardio again in this 30 days.

Godd luck and don't give up! You can make it through smile

Ditto sarahkatara~ Level 2 is trying to kill me. I physically cannot do the 3 circuit , but plan to keep trying. A huge NSV was getting into my favorite pair of jeans in less then 2 weeks I did/do the Shred 4 x a week.