Actually starting on 1/26/2012
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I use 4lb weights for now. After a few reps, I start to feel the burn, especially the anterior raises!!
At the gym, I had been doing weight lifting with heavier weights, usually 10 lbs or so. But I was also 1) going every OTHER day and 2) alternating days with arms and legs. The 4 pounders work great for me right now. I feel sore, but not completely burnt out.0 -
So I just did level 1 day 1, my first time trying this ever. I thought I was going to die. I can't do pushups at all and my pecs are sore now. At least it's over for today though.0
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I don't actually have any proper weights yet.... So am using a torch and a butternut squash!! They way about 2.5lbs... I'm going to stick with them for now as I have noodle arms!
May invest in some proper weights for level 2 though. But only because I want to eat the squash!!0 -
Day 2 of 30 day shred, and let me tell ya, my body hurts, but I am totally motivated to get through this part. I've already lost weight! I'm planning to do this for 7 days, then move on to Step 2. Oh and I am starting with 2lb weights since my arms are noodles, but my upper body hurts more than my legs do! I'll eventually move up, but for now, this really works for me.0
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You can do it! Keep it up! :happy:0
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Finished L1D1 and was winded halfway through, but I pushed on. The stretch at the end was definitely welcomed.
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L1D2 here. The moves were a teeny bit easier today, but I think that's because I knew what to expect. My thighs are really sore and it hurt to do the moves but I still did it. I tried not to overdo it though. I don't want to burn out. 2 more days and then I'll take a break for a day.0
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Halfway through Week one!!! I feel stronger actually, but pretty sore.0
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Finished L1D4 and it is getting easier, but I am losing motivation to continue straight through. I guess I'm getting bored of the same routine without being able to mix it up. Today was hard for me to not actually ditch the 30DS for some other form of cardio/strength, but I pushed through. Does anyone else feel that way?0
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I follow Jillian's online plan. I do 2 days of shred, 1 day of cardio...my choice, 1 day rest, 2 days of shred, and 1 day of rest. It's supposed toe better for your odd so that it can heal and not get used to a routine. The added advantage is that it doesn't get quite as boring and routine.0
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busym0m, I may change my routine to the online plan. It was had to get motivated this morning to do day 5 as I need variety, but I did it anyway; not with much enthusiasm however.0
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busym0m - With the online plan, does that 30DS turn into more of a 51DS? Or are those cardio and rest days included in the 30DS numbers? TIA0
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I honestly dont think that her video was designed to be done every day for 30 days. I looked briefly and didn't see anything about how often to do it. Her website breaks it down like I mentioned....2 days circuit training (very similar to shred), 1 day rest, 2 days circuits, 1 day cardio, 1 day rest and then repeat. She says on her site that you can substitute her shred DVD for the circuit training. She also says that your body needs to rest so that it can recover. When I bought my shred DVD, there was a certificate in there for a free 30 day trial to her site. I don't remember seeing a fitness plan in the DVD and think she intended for people to go to her site. Do you remember seeing a fitness plan in her shred DVD?0
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busym0m, I purchased mine through Amazon Instant Video for $4.99. But her other DVDs that I bought include the trial and I have signed up for it, but do not use it as it is too much trouble for me to log food and exercise through both MFP and JM websites. For now, I will stick with MFP for logging everything; besides, it's FREE.
Anyhow, I will alter my routine to get a day of rest and another form of exercise(s) in per your recommendations. Thanks.0 -
I know what you mean about the logging. MFP is much easier! JM did just update her inputting system but it still doesn't compare to MFP. I just recently joined again because I wanted to check my calorie budget against JMs because I hit a plateau that I couldn't break through. I'll probably drop it after my 30 day trial. For now, it's good motivation! hope the change up helps! 0
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Level 1, day 5 here. Still very sore! Is everyone else as sore as me?!0
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Level 2 now, Day 2, Day 14 of 30, certainly feeling much stronger. I haven't lost much weight, but I can tell my muscles are getting toned. I have lost an inch in my waist, and my clothes are starting to fit better. Might have to make some adjustments to my diet to really lose, maybe cut out carbs for a while. I'm a little bummed i'm not losing more than I have, but I am down a pant size... Gotta keep going!! 0
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Level 2 now, Day 2, Day 14 of 30, certainly feeling much stronger. I haven't lost much weight, but I can tell my muscles are getting toned. I have lost an inch in my waist, and my clothes are starting to fit better. Might have to make some adjustments to my diet to really lose, maybe cut out carbs for a while. I'm a little bummed i'm not losing more than I have, but I am down a pant size... Gotta keep going!!
Good for you!! I'm L2D1. I haven't lost a lot of weight either, but my body feels stronger. Zumba moves that were difficult before are easier now, and there are muscles in places I didn't think I had them before. I wish I was losing more too, but at least you are down a pants size! I can't even say that much
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