Ripped in 30 - January

I started ripped in 30 on the first. I however did not do it on the 2nd and 3rd because my body hurt. I will continue it today. I have made it through the 30ds and coming on here is what helped me make it through. So here I am, I won't look back and finish out the first week without any rest and that still gives me 5 days of exercise and two days of rest for the first week....Day 4!

I'm like you, having group support makes a difference in me seeing things through. You got this.

I have to say that first time I was so scared of level 3. I always read how hard it is and so on. Then when I did it I was pleasantly surprised. Yes of course it was hard but I really enjoyed it. I did not make it to level 4 but out of the 3 I think 3 is my favourite...

Day 3 done here too. I was also a little insane and did 6W6P and a Cto5K run. I'm a little sore now. Wonder what that means for tomorrow. :ohwell:

You're making me feel lazy! ha ha

Day 4 is done and I'm not sore anymore woo hoo!

It's great seeing more people joining the group and people that have done it before.

Thanks for the warning on week 3, maybe if I dread it a lot I'll be pleasantly surprised.

By no means should you feel lazy - you're doing RI30 which is not for the lazy or the weak. I did level 1 again today and enjoyed a walk outside. Looking forward to moving up to level 2 soon.

I did week 2 workout 3 today..it kicked my butt again! I will be out of town Friday so no workout The
But should be able to get it in tomorrow

Oh yes, I started on Monday, it's great. I also joined the RI30 janurary 2012 group. My hamstrings really hurt too, but I am fired up and ready to see results.

I'm considering her banish fat boost metabolism DVD. Plus I was excited to see that she is putting out at kickboxing DVD in march so that is defiantly on my to get list. It would be nice if we could all agree to the next DVD and all stick together maybe that's just wishful thinking.
I am only doing 5 days a week for this DVD as my body Is sore and I think rest days are good. I'm going to actually miss Fridays workout because i will be out of town but I'm going to get tonights in.

I have to say that first time I was so scared of level 3. I always read how hard it is and so on. Then when I did it I was pleasantly surprised. Yes of course it was hard but I really enjoyed it. I did not make it to level 4 but out of the 3 I think 3 is my favourite...

You're BADASS!!! I hope to be able to claim that level 3 is my favorite after completing it this time around. Glad you're sticking with it!

He he! Sounds very good but I am surely not I just liked the individual exercises in level 3! We'll see if it is still the case this time around.

Completed Level 1 Day 3 last night, gonna do day 4 tonight. Just a couple of pieces of advice in response to some comments I have seen on this thread. Totally not trying to push my ways on anyone else, just suggestions. I have a BS in Kinesiology so I am educated on the subject.

1) The cool-down IS NOT adequate stretching/cool-down to ease soreness. I do a 29 minute Yoga routine on my wii Fit after I do RI30. You don't necessarrily have to go that far but I definitely suggest additional stretching.

2) Yes, this is a 4 week workout plan, but it doesn't have to be. Try doing all 4 weeks, then going back to start over doing the crazy hard versions! Or, rotate between the workouts after the initial stint! Kick up the speed and the weights!

3) You are not supposed to do this for 28 days straight. I do 2 days RI30, then 1 rest, 3 days RI30, 1 day rest. Your muscles need time to repair and rebuild or you risk injury. On the rest days, you don't have to just rest. You can do Cardio, running, walking, biking, dancing, just no hard core strength. You do need to do this program for at least 4, if not 5 days in a week if you want to move onto the next level, unless you're super-fit already.

Just my suggestions! Hope it helps someone!

Day 2: took rest day early bummer but back on track.

I understand what your all staying, but I don't feel like I need a break *yet* from doing the work out everyday. As this is the only exercising that im doing. Surely only half hour of exercise a day out of 24 hours is enough rest?

Either day day 6 is down. Looking forward to finishing day 7 and weighing in on sunday

I completed day 7 yesterday but today might well be a rest day before I move on. I don't actually want one yet though but I'm going to the dentist and I'm not sure I'll be able to workout after that. Fingers crossed I still can. I'm dead excited to move on to Week 2!

Anyone doing anything else on top of this? I know smiles4miles said she did 6W6P and Cto2K the other day as well. At the moment I'm trying to add in extra things 3 times a week (some of the other Jillian Michaels DVDs that are available in the UK - I'm slightly obsessed).

As for the discussion of the break I feel guilty when I start taking breaks. Is one break a week enough because I'm not sure I'd really want to take more than that?

That was really an over the top day for me. That being said, I do try to do 30 minutes of something else. It's a personal goal to do about an hour of activity a day because my job is sedentary.

Like you, I'm thinking about mixing it up. Some days I'll add a run, other days it would be a walk, or 6W6P, or another Jillian DVD. But for me 90 minutes was a little extreme to keep up with on a regular basis. Good luck! Have fun!

day 3 here, couldn't complete the 3 scession as little one woke up. But man, this is the only DVD that is making me sweat. 30 day shread was piece of cake for me. loved the feeling so far.