30 Day Shred

My abs are SO SORE!

Starting L1D2 today, I'm kinda excited yet dreading it...haha!

Just did Day 3 Lvl1 this morning! I started Monday but had to take yesterday off from it because I was in so much pain! lol. I have recovered, I still got up and did pilates and stretches on my off day, and today I feel so much better and stronger. Going from no workouts to 30 DS has been killer but I am over the worst of it and love the way I feel.

I would like to participate. How can I get started?

I'm starting the shred today! Wish me luck and keep up the good work everyone!!

I'm in the same position. I work out with my trainer 2x a week and heard about the dvd on this site and ordered it on amazon. I actually also ordered 6-week, 6 pack but that's for another lifetime. Count me in! I'll add you to my friends.

ordered this dvd on line yesterday as well as my wii fit so think i'll do gym and wii till i hit that first inenvitable first plateau then bring gillian out as the big guns lol.. good luck to everyone and i really look forward to hearing your results x

I am going to try and find it at Wal-Mart today. If so, I'll start tonight!

i'm on day 3 of Level 1.......what pound dumbells are ya'll using for the last strength move (lateral lunge/shoulder raise)? I have trouble completing the set using 5lbs

There are 3 levels, each of which is to be done for 10 days, and then you move up. This is dependent on your fitness level. Jillian does state in the DVD to move to the next level when you are ready. I have not been able to do all of the excercises/reps in Level 1 yet, but I am giving it my best effort. I plan on moving up to Level 2 once I am proficient at Level 1 - regardless of how long it takes me. If you are pushing yourself to give it your all, then you will see progress, regardless of the number of days it takes you. I try to concentrate on effort rather than time (I know, I know, sometimes we get impatient I have definitely seen results, even though I cannot yet do Level 1 the way it's presented, even after 2 weeks (I was in really bad shape, ha ha). As long as we're moving forward...

for me the abs are the worst but as u said, i do my best

Bought my DVD at Walmart a while ago for about 10 bucks. Was going to alternate it with my iPhone app Couch to 5k, but now I'm thinking I need to work on it each consecutive day. I will work out with you! Add me as your friend if ya wanna.

I've been sporatic with the work outs and I've really liked it. But now I'm going to take it serious. I've heard wonderful success stories. I've wondered myself about when to move to the next level but never have gotten that far into it. I worked out with it Monday Wednesday and today so I'm going to consider that an official start to my 30 days. My final goal is 135 lbs but my mini goal is to get out of the 150s.

We can do this!!!

Well, I actually started this last Saturday. So far I have only missed one day, but trying hard not to miss anymore. So, I will do this with you!

Hey everyone! Just finished day 3 level 1. It IS getting easier!! I wasn't able to do the butt kicks in the beginning but was able to today. The jump roping is still difficult for me, but hey...i got time to master it! If you're just starting day 1...it WILL get easier, but is still a challenging workout!

Since it was my 3rd day I kinda already knew the sequencing so today I put on my own music to work out too. And I feel it made the workout more tolerable! I know a lot of you do this and I defin suggest it once you get the moves down.

Also---during the cool down period....I have some issues with the stretching. Research shows that to get the most out of stretching you need to hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds!!! I make my patients use a clock to make sure they're holding it that long because its easy to count too fast. I mean Jillian knows what shes doing, but you can defin hold those stretches longer if you want to see more flexibility! Also during the first ab circuit with the basic crunches, I get my physio ball out and do them on there. For me, personally, I just feel it more when I do it on the ball.

**one funny thing...when they're doing the static lunges with the biceps curl...when they focus in on Anita (green sports bra) in the background the girl with the red shorts stops her lunges..so even SHE needed a break (I mean..she is doing the more advanced version....but hey! don't feel bad if you need a break!)

Ok...i'm sorry that I'm so chatty!!
Keep it goin' we are shrinking!!

Finished L1 D4 and I definitely feel stronger! I didn't need as many breaks and can do more push-ups (although at the Anita level).

What else is everyone doing? Are you also supplementing this with other cardio or strength training?

I wish this was the only thing I need to do because it's cardio, strength and abs but I think I'm just trying to fool myself.