Anyone over 250lbs try 30 day shred?
Achiever7
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New to mfp. I've lost 20lbs in my first few weeks, but this is mostly water weight/holiday binge leftovers. Now is where the real work starts. I'm about 270 and wondering if I could remotely handle even all level one of the 30 day shred, or if I need to wait antother 20-30 lbs until I'm under 250. I've been walking and can handle long walks, but I usually poop out after 12-15 minutes on my eliptical. At least I dusted the ol' thing off.
Going on a vacation the last week of March. Sure would feel good to be able to buckle my seat belt without a struggle. My current mini-goal is to lose 20lbs in 2 months.
Going on a vacation the last week of March. Sure would feel good to be able to buckle my seat belt without a struggle. My current mini-goal is to lose 20lbs in 2 months.
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I did it at 320 pounds. You can do it!!0
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Jillian even says that she has people 400 pounds doing it so there isnt an excuse0
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I think anyone can do it, just pace yourself, and don't get frustrated with what you may not be able to do. Just keep doing it, and working at it, and it will get better every time.0
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I was 251 when i started
and hadn't done any exercising for a good year or so. It was tough and sore the first couple days and now i am addicted and love it! I can get through all the jumping jacks, and jump rope on level one without stopping
You might not be able to follow as quick as they can, but you can def do it. As jillian says "i've got 400lb people doing this, so theres no excuses"
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I do it at 262lbs. It is hard but awesome! I always finish it and think I can do it again. Go for it!0
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I was 250ish and handled it fine... except I will warn you to watch your knees on Level 1. And that is true for all, regardless of weight!0
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I am currently 272 and just did day 6 of level 3. It can be done!!!0
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You can do it but prepared your knees won't like you very much for it. I'm doing it for a 2nd time and I weigh 220 right now, but years of being on my feet and being overweight has hurt my knees.0
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I am 300 pounds and im doing it.. You can do it.. you have to have it in your mind to do it.0
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I was 346 pounds when I started it. I just finished Day 12 (Day 2 of level 2) and I have lost 7 pounds and inches are melting away. It is hard, pushups esp, but I do my best. I find jumping jacks painful, so I do something else during that time (butt kicks or skaters). The plank stuff in level 2 is really hard for me at my weight, but I do as much as I can, go as slow as I need to.0
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Hi, Please tell me more about this 30 day shred? What is it , and what needs to be done?0
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I did it when I was 260lbs, you can definitely do it!
After the first workout it was hard to walk for 2-3 days, for me. My thighs were on fire! If this happens with you, just keep sticking with it, you will be SHOCKED at how quickly your body gets used to it! The jumping jacks and butt kicks were the hardest for me at first, but in 1-2 weeks I was able to keep up with them. I cried tears of joy, it was a huge accomplishment for me.
I suggest doing more lower body stretches after you're done with the workout, Jillian doesn't do nearly enough. Have fun :flowerforyou:0 -
I was 250lbs a year ago. At 236lbs my physician and my personal trainer both said for me not to do it yet because it's hard on the knees/joints in the long run because of all the weight. She said for me to wait until I lost a little more weight.
Jillian ALSO says to check with your physician before starting any fitness program so if you can, see it fitness trainer or physician first!0 -
Hi, Please tell me more about this 30 day shred? What is it , and what needs to be done?
Its a fitness DVD by the woman who does America's Biggest Loser x0 -
I'm about to start the shred 2/1 myself and am over 250 as well. It should be interesting but I want the results it promises so I'm going to power through it!
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You can definitely do it - you can do anything you put your mind to. If you need a little break, take one but push yourself because you can definitely finish it. Its just 25 mins! I started it at 225-230 somewhere in there and it was a challenge but definitely didn't kill me! Best of luck.0
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It's true, the shred is hard on knees! And I was about 180 when I started (155 now). For a while they were so sore that I worried I had really injured myself. But if you just modify the moves that hurt your knees the most, and take advil or a joint supplement, they will get stronger and better. You can do it!0
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you can for sure do it. im at 240 and have taken abuse on my knees from playin volleyball in school. i made it thru day 1 fine, day 2 i was pretty sore.. and then i used biofreeze (it helps soothe the muscles), today i completed day 3. first i went on a run to make sure my legs could handle it, came back and did 30ds. you can definitely do it. good luck0
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Do you need any special equipment with it ? Is it a one time do thing or do you wait a few weeks/months and do it again? Im not very familiar with it either but ordered it on ebay yesterday after all the awesome things iv'e heard and seen here at MFP.0
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You can do it but prepared your knees won't like you very much for it. I'm doing it for a 2nd time and I weigh 220 right now, but years of being on my feet and being overweight has hurt my knees.
i was going to say the same thing. i'm only on day 3 of level 1 and my knees are really feeling it..0 -
I would say to only do what you feel you can do. I was 250 when I started and I had not really been exercising so I decided to do it every other day so it is actually 60DS. I am on level 2 day 2 tomorrow and it does give results and gets easier. I currently weigh 246 and I have lost 5 inches so far. Once I complete it I am going to start again but to do it everyday level 1 10 days; level 2 10 days and level 3 10 days like it says. I have not had any problems with my knees. Yes I have been sore and my back hurt a little bit and I felt like there was no way I was ever going to be able to do it, but you know what I can and you can too. Good luck with what ever you decide.0
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OMG, I am in tears at the outpouring of support. This was my first post. Thanks so much for all of the advice, encouragement and tips. I too heard of this on MFP, didn't know anything about it. (I never watched any biggest loser shows...a little too close to home for me) I went to Wally World to get it today. (found out it was there online) I got a mat and some small hand weights. Didn't realize what all was involved. I do believe I'll take ibuprofen before I ever start...preventative maintenance...and keep some icy hot on hand. I've been drinking whey protein shakes, so that should help.
Seriously, thank you to everyone. I love the anonymity of this site as I could never speak so freely about what I weigh and the issues involved with it to anyone I know. And, seeing you other strong ladies able to conquer this provides immesurable courage. Thanks so much.0 -
I was going to post the same thread right now! Exact same title, lol.
I'm 306 right now and am on day 5 (or will be later). It's hard on my knees and I'm a little worried about it but have just been taking it easy on them modifying the exercises. I have the hardest time on the jumping jacks with the jump rope as a close second.0 -
yep i made it through the entire workout with a few water breaks! 0
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