Starting 30 day Shred today

staceycamp
staceycamp Posts: 39 Member
edited October 27 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone,
I am starting the 30 day shred today and was wondering who else has done it and if you had good results. Any reviews?

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  • stefy12
    stefy12 Posts: 9
    I have been doing 30 day Shred for about 2 weeks. I have noticed that my jeans are fitting a little looser. I will be doing Day 3 of Level 2 tomorrow. You can do this!
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    A bit of advice, Jillian has stated that it is NOT meant to be done everyday, but lots of people think they need to do it for 30 days straight. Many people, myself included experienced knee pain when doing it everyday, it's jsut too high impact for some. You always need a rest day. I combined 30 DS 3x a week with walking and had great results. My butt is more firm and a bit nicer, my legs got amazingly toned and my arms as well. You'll see results for sure!
  • nichole1027
    nichole1027 Posts: 79 Member
    I am going to start 30 day shred today as well. :-)
  • lillsmitty
    lillsmitty Posts: 13
    My husband is on his way home from Walmart with mine. I cannot wait. I have been doing Jillians 6 weeks to a 6 pack and butt and things. I love her workouts. Hoping the 30 Day Shred is as successful for me as I have seen it has been for others.
  • amkelley
    amkelley Posts: 81
    I think I lost about 5 pounds the first time I did the 30 day shred. If you can get in some walking in your day too, you may see better results. The weeks I was able to walk for 20-30 minutes in addition to the video I lost more weight. I lost inches too, I could tell by my clothes, but I didnt measure myself. I suggest taking measurements! I stopped before the holidays because of lack of time and effort, but I just started back today. It feels good!
  • Fit2Fifty
    Fit2Fifty Posts: 14
    @amkelley - Do you have a resource you can share which explains how to properly measure yourself?
  • mauigyrl
    mauigyrl Posts: 86 Member
    This is my 3rd attempt. 1st and 2nd I stopped both bc I got really sick. So I am now on 30DS L1D5. I feel a difference in my abs. Looking forward to seeing what day 10 brings.
  • RockIn12
    RockIn12 Posts: 3
    I just started today. Completely kicked my *kitten*. She is insane!! Looking forward to tomorrows!
  • MrsCupCakeBoyle
    MrsCupCakeBoyle Posts: 259 Member
    hey im doing day 4 level 2 of the 30day shred and ive already lost 5lbs
    in the 2 weeks
  • fimary
    fimary Posts: 274 Member
    My copy arrived in post today to have done D1L1, looking forward to day 10, yes my knees hurt as well, and i dont normally have any trouble with them. Feel ok now, wait til morning, is it best to do 3 days 1 day rest or alternate days?
  • KellieDaigle
    KellieDaigle Posts: 6 Member
    Do you know if you need any special equipment for the shred workouts? weights, medicine ball, etc? Thanks! And good luck :D
  • netsirk12
    netsirk12 Posts: 220 Member
    Today is my day 4. Feel free to add me :)
  • MrsCupCakeBoyle
    MrsCupCakeBoyle Posts: 259 Member
    Do you know if you need any special equipment for the shred workouts? weights, medicine ball, etc? Thanks! And good luck :D
    You need some Hand weights x
  • phatsoslim
    phatsoslim Posts: 257 Member
    It's excellent! I did it last summer and I lost inches and weight. I am currently doing it again right now I am on Day 5 of Level 2.

    If this is your first time...your first 3 days will be the toughest. Push through it, even if you can't sit down or walk down stairs properly after the second day. That soreness you will feel is from working hard and pushing yourself. That soreness will pass as you get stronger. Have fun with it.

    Just Shred It!
  • Ilovedrinkingtea
    Ilovedrinkingtea Posts: 597 Member
    I started back on it yesterday, I'm picking up where I left off before Xmas on level two, add me if you like!xx
  • feltogirl
    feltogirl Posts: 10
    I just bought this at the grocery store on Friday and was planning to start yesterday, but I'm sick with a sinus infection. Let us know how it goes!

    Steph/feltogirl
  • GreekByMarriage
    GreekByMarriage Posts: 320 Member
    I did day 1 yesterday and my ankle is killing me! However, I did sprain it about 2 months ago... I am taking a rest day today and will see how I feel later... I may just go to the gym tomorrow morning and do the elliptical instead. I will tell you this... you may not feel sore right after you do the video, but BOY do I feel it today! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to keep going with it but I am afraid my ankle is not strong enough for the impact (she has you doing alot of jumping-jacks, jump rope (without the rope), and kick-backs - which there is NO way I can do!)

    Any advice from those who have done it... What can I "sub" in for the cardio parts that I cannot do because of my ankle?
  • traci2612
    traci2612 Posts: 40
    I just started mine today. It is a butt kicker!! I have done all sorts of workouts, including P90x.. this one is FANTASTIC!! I was sweating like crazy about half way through!! To answer one of the questions on here...all you need is weights and a mat (if you are on a hard floor).
  • staceycamp
    staceycamp Posts: 39 Member
    Thanks everyone,
    Another question...How are you tracking it on the exercise tracker?
  • staceycamp
    staceycamp Posts: 39 Member
    Thanks everyone,
    Another question...How are you tracking it on the exercise tracker?

    I look forward to doing it with all of you.
  • amkelley
    amkelley Posts: 81
    Well- my husband usually measures me...like my arms, thighs, waist, hips. I think thats it. I dont have any tips or info on where or how I measure because my husband, but I havent measured myself since I had my baby in July 2011- I did in 2010 a few times to see my results when I was losing weight after my 2nd son who was born in Jan 2010. Thats what we would measure though: arms, thighs, waist, hips...I think thats it.
  • amkelley
    amkelley Posts: 81
    I always put it under circuit training, general I believe.
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Thanks everyone,
    Another question...How are you tracking it on the exercise tracker?

    Log it as circuit training.
  • amkelley
    amkelley Posts: 81
    I did day 1 yesterday and my ankle is killing me! However, I did sprain it about 2 months ago... I am taking a rest day today and will see how I feel later... I may just go to the gym tomorrow morning and do the elliptical instead. I will tell you this... you may not feel sore right after you do the video, but BOY do I feel it today! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to keep going with it but I am afraid my ankle is not strong enough for the impact (she has you doing alot of jumping-jacks, jump rope (without the rope), and kick-backs - which there is NO way I can do!)

    Any advice from those who have done it... What can I "sub" in for the cardio parts that I cannot do because of my ankle?

    I would suggest punches or some bicycle legs on your back maybe? I would also suggest walking in place or wearing an ankle support too. My knees were awful at first...after about 3 weeks I have ZERO pain in my knees from any of the jumping jacks or jump rope or any other cardio exercise.
  • alphabettie
    alphabettie Posts: 43 Member
    I'm starting it today as well. This is probaby the fourth or fifth time I've started, but I've never been able to finish. The farthest I've gotten is probably L2D5, because I got lightheaded and dizzy. I wasn't hydrating or eating properly that go-round. However, all the other times I've done what I could I lost inches and saw defined muscle tone.
  • regmcc
    regmcc Posts: 81 Member
    A bit of advice, Jillian has stated that it is NOT meant to be done everyday, but lots of people think they need to do it for 30 days straight. Many people, myself included experienced knee pain when doing it everyday, it's jsut too high impact for some. You always need a rest day. I combined 30 DS 3x a week with walking and had great results. My butt is more firm and a bit nicer, my legs got amazingly toned and my arms as well. You'll see results for sure!


    Where does she say not to do it everyday? I was wondering this myself. I don't have any problem with my knees or ankles and after the 3rd day or so my legs stopped aching. I think this time around I will continue to try and do it everyday as this is the first time I've done it but after that do it a couple times a week as well as other activities. Bang for your buck that is an intense 20 minutes! I really am trying to stay out of the gym and still get and stay toned as I get closer to my goal weight. I'm doing L1D9
  • northwjj
    northwjj Posts: 43 Member
    I just finished L1D6 and I am more exhausted today than other days...not sure why. The first day I couldn't find my weights so I didn't use any. I thought, "okay, this is doable." The 2nd and 3rd days I used 2 lbs weights and still I thought this is doable. I felt the burn in my legs but not so much in my arms. So on the 4th day I decided to use 3lb weights....that was tougher, as to be expected. The fifth day I looked for my 3lb weights and I think my children hid them somewhere so I used 5lb weights. BIG mistake I couldn't even finish through all of the strength exercises and my form was horrible. Today I went back to the 2 lb weights. I paid better attention to my form and I feel like my arms burned a bit more. I think I will use the 2lb weights for the duration of the program.

    I did take measurements, but already I feel like my clothes fit just slightly looser, and I emphasize slightly. I just keep reminding myself I have 24 more days to go and everyone seems to have great results. I plan on doing it 30 days straight and every other day I add in 35 minutes of walking on the treadmill at 4.0mph.

    If I finish this program I would love to try Ripped in 30. But....one step at a time. :)
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    A bit of advice, Jillian has stated that it is NOT meant to be done everyday, but lots of people think they need to do it for 30 days straight. Many people, myself included experienced knee pain when doing it everyday, it's jsut too high impact for some. You always need a rest day. I combined 30 DS 3x a week with walking and had great results. My butt is more firm and a bit nicer, my legs got amazingly toned and my arms as well. You'll see results for sure!


    Where does she say not to do it everyday? I was wondering this myself.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/371318-30-ds-advice-please?hl=30+DS+daily?#posts-5052762

    Jillian Michael ifit cards also say while you are exercising that you should work out about 6 days a week, rest days are important!!!.
  • regmcc
    regmcc Posts: 81 Member
    Great thanks I'll check it out.
  • runbyme
    runbyme Posts: 522 Member
    I started Jillian's 30 Day Shred last night! Kinda sore today but am anxious to do it again as soon as I get home from work!

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