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First 2 Days- What's good, what's hard?

rjt1000
rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
edited November 7 in Social Groups
Did day 1 last night, did day 2 this morning.

Definitely gets the heart going. Nice timing on the cardio. Was getting ready to take a break as "this is about my limit" when it switched to abs exercises.

I'm using 5 pound weights but modifying a little. Bad left shoulder so I can't do butterflies as much as the video expects. And I have to go without the lefthand weight on the lunges part of the time. Rope jumping I do modifed, not completely leaving the ground.

Ending with the bicycle crunches was killer. Abs were definitely reaching their limit.

All in all, I enjoyed the 2 workouts. Hoping I don't get bored as that's what I see as my biggest obstacle. That's why I'm dragging my kids into doing it with me.

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  • westcoaster09
    westcoaster09 Posts: 38
    Did my first day just now. I am using 3lb weights and my arms are like jello! The workout is definitely intense but doable. There was a few times I just wanted to take a break but, i pushed through! good luck to everyone starting in the next few days; we can do this!
  • westcoaster09
    westcoaster09 Posts: 38


    Ending with the bicycle crunches was killer. Abs were definitely reaching their limit.


    I agree, they were killer.
  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
    Each exercise seems well timed. They ended right as I was about to quit. Keep itbup!
  • TonyaCrego
    TonyaCrego Posts: 59 Member
    why r u doing it now? challenge doesnt start till monday...did i miss something?
  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
    Started early as I'll end up skipping a few days during the thirty.
  • slimmerchick
    slimmerchick Posts: 189 Member
    I use quite light weights, just 2lbs - I find the last strength exercise really hard - my arms want to give up!

    In terms of when we start, some people had already just started then came across this challenge - the op didn't mind this - I am on day 8 today :)
  • arlyn70
    arlyn70 Posts: 55
    me too i start yestarday.. when i told my husband that i will start monday he said to me: and what s wrong to staring today??

    i wait to long!!

    is hard, very hard, mostly with the crunches.. my knees are kiling me.. but i give my best :)
  • CruzZ8
    CruzZ8 Posts: 71
    Under what exercise do you guys input this in the exercise log? I'm trying to get the most accurate calorie predictors
  • angie_04
    angie_04 Posts: 471 Member
    I just want to say, Great job for everybody who has already started!!!:drinker:

    I just might start today myself...been wanting to start since Friday, but trying to wait til Mon...

    I'm really excited:bigsmile: I want to tackle this, so I can boast to my hubby...and it will make me feel sooo PROUD:bigsmile:

    I'M READY TO B S-O-R-E:wink:


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  • slimmerchick
    slimmerchick Posts: 189 Member
    Circuit training is quite accurate

    I checked mine with an HRM and it was close to circuit training numbers. You can add your own exercise once you have an idea of the calorie burn - to do this go into your exercise log and search 30 day shred, it will then say it's not in the system but it will give an option to add it.
  • angie_04
    angie_04 Posts: 471 Member
    OMG!! Forgot how hard it is:noway:
    But L1D1 is OVER, and I'm still alive:wink:



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  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
    Under what exercise do you guys input this in the exercise log? I'm trying to get the most accurate calorie predictors

    I don't log it. Most of the exercise logging is a best guestimate of calories anyway. I just keep in the back of my head that I have a little cushion on calories. Helps me to keep a calorie deficit anyway.
  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
    OMG!! Forgot how hard it is:noway:
    But L1D1 is OVER, and I'm still alive:wink:

    great job. I'd say it gets easier, but after day 4, it's not that much easier. Gets more familiar and a little easier but the bicycle crunches at the end are still killers.
  • angie_04
    angie_04 Posts: 471 Member
    I finished day 2 this morn, and I have felt wonderful all day...it put me in the bestest mood:bigsmile:
    i burned more cals today than yesterday also, so hope that continues as I keep going...
    WAY TO GO EVERYONE:drinker:
    Looks like we're all right on track...can't wait to c everybody's stats


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  • angie_04
    angie_04 Posts: 471 Member
    Just finished L1D3:smile:
    Had to push hard 2day...kindof a blah,blah,blah kind a day:yawn:
    on to day 4 2morrow



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  • yummyteece
    yummyteece Posts: 25
    Got derailed yesterday and didn't get a chance to begin, but I've done my first workout today. Feels good. Followed it with an additional 10 min of ab/core training ball work. This is exciting.
  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
    Just finished L1D3:smile:
    Had to push hard 2day...kindof a blah,blah,blah kind a day:yawn:
    on to day 4 2morrow



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    I skipped yesterday, sick child and working double shift. Made up for it today, Did L1 first thing in morning (5AM) and did it again at 2pm. Felt the blah blah some myself, mostly from a little boredom. Turned on some music and did my second shift of 30DS with the sound off the TV and the music on. It helped.
  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
    keep it up!!

    PS- your abs are still up for additional work after those bicycle crunches??? Awesome.
  • dealluver
    dealluver Posts: 45 Member
    I don't know about anyone else, but I am sore today! Guess that's a good thing!
  • couponsaver79
    couponsaver79 Posts: 51 Member
    Oh...my...gosh I am so sore today!! Went over my calories for the day so I need to jump on the DVD and burn some off. Think Jillian can help me with that.
  • RocksFlower
    RocksFlower Posts: 74 Member
    Day two success!! I was able to do much better then yesterday. I use light weights for the first 10 days (I use 2lbs) then going to go up with each level. I am unable to do the anterior raises with weights so I just use bare hands and that is a challenge enough.
    I find it all hard, but I am encouraged by how short the intervals are. I struggle mostly with the lunges, squats are ok, but for some reason the lunges are hard for me.
    I am so thankful for all of you and really appreciate the support and encouragement. Your successes are inspiring. Bring on day 3!
  • calamityshell
    calamityshell Posts: 40
    i found day 2 difficult as my thighs had just about had enough of jumping jacks but got through it. I am having to have a break as I am going away tonight to clear out my mums house and there is no tv or dvd player there anymore. But i will be back saturday with bells on and even plan to do it on sunday which will be my 35th birthday :)
  • angie_04
    angie_04 Posts: 471 Member
    L1D4-complete:drinker:
    Feeling better today and even did zumba last night, so yay!!!! Keep it up everyone!!!



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  • Katrob9
    Katrob9 Posts: 431 Member
    Day 3 done! Exercising improves my diet - it is like the two are linked in my head and I don't want to eat cr@p and undo my good work - although having said that I have been eating pringles cos of the blooming TOM.

    30DS encourages me to do other exercise too which is good. I've done the shred today, am walking to belly dancing and doing a 1 hour class.I'm also thinking about squeezing in a jane fonda aerobics tape.

    The shred is hard and it hurts but it gives me a huge energy and confidence boost and just makes me want to work harder.

    So, yeah, thank you Jillian (even though I hate you!!)

    :)
  • slimmerchick
    slimmerchick Posts: 189 Member
    I agree with you, it makes me feel SO good - and I sleep loads better too! I must remind myself of this tomorrow when I know I will dread putting on the DVD.

    In Level 1 Jillian says - "if you think you're gonna die follow Anita", in Level 2 she says, "I want you to feel like you're gonna die".
  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
    Day two success!! I was able to do much better then yesterday. I use light weights for the first 10 days (I use 2lbs) then going to go up with each level. I am unable to do the anterior raises with weights so I just use bare hands and that is a challenge enough.
    I find it all hard, but I am encouraged by how short the intervals are. I struggle mostly with the lunges, squats are ok, but for some reason the lunges are hard for me.
    I am so thankful for all of you and really appreciate the support and encouragement. Your successes are inspiring. Bring on day 3!

    Lunges are a large part about doing it with proper form. Make sure you are pushing your butt backwards, not thrusting your knee way out. And take them slow and controlled. Once you get good form down as a habit, it's much better. I had problems before because I was overstraining my knees.
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