30 Day Shred

What was it that you found most difficult? Did you use handweights? Did you do the easier versions of the exercises?

Don't give up, even if you can only manage 10 minutes, keep doing it every day and maybe aim to do one more exercise than you managed the day before and see how it goes. It's all about progression and getting stronger, it'll happen quicker than you think, I'm sure if you keep at it you'll get through the whole workout in no time.

DON"T GIVE UP!!!!! They are right when they say that it gets easier as you keep going. It seems hard right now, but just think how you will feel when you are able to complete the whole thing. You will look back and think about how you wanted to not do it again. Everyone has to start somewhere and sometime. You are much further then those who have not made the choice to get up and start working out. I never thought that I could run a full 5K. The first day I ran, I wanted to give up so bad. My friend and I MADE ourselves to keep going. We ran a 5K race and it was the best feeling knowing that we completed it and crossed that finish line. KEEP GOING!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!

Before you know it you'll absolutely love it! It is really a great workout. Keep going, try to add just 30 seconds or a minute every day on what you did the day before.

It changes your body so quickly, you'll be sailing through it before long! Good luck!

Don't give up I am on day 5 and 33 if you need to stop for a second you can. I just use small cans of beans at the moment and will up the weight when I am ready. I couldn't finish it on the first day but last night (day 4) I managed it all except the mean and nasty cycle crunches at the end - flowery language directed at Jillian needed for that bit!

I started out with Zumba and added 30 DS to my workouts. Zumba really helped build my endurance. When I used to do the biggest loser DVD, I felt like I was going to die after the warm up. Now I can do the whole work out.

I got my DVD yesterday and just attempted my first day. Yeah, that did not go so well for me. Unless a person is super in shape, do they actually make it through the first day or am I just that much out of shape? I don't even think I made a full 10 minutes and I had to stop. I am only 33 years old and I feel like what an 80 year old must feel like. Anyone else out there unable to make it through the first day or am I just a miserable failure? Level 1 is still playing on my DVD player and I quit over 10 minutes ago. I didn't even make it half way!!!!! COMPLETE FAILURE and I do not look forward to trying again tomorrow!!!!

I am on Level 2 now. My first day of level one I decided to do 15 days rather than 10 because I thought I would DIE. But after the 10th day... I moved on up! I made it through everyday even on my first... you have to push through. I did however just lift my arms and tap out one foot at a time instead of jumping through the jumping jacks the first few days... was better after I went and bought a good tight sports bra. I managed like 3 or 4 modified push ups the first day. By day 10 I was doing 14 the first set and 8 the second. REALLY push yourself to gain the upper body strength because in level 2 there are a LOT of moves done in plank position... I'm back to thinking I am gonna DIE!

It's a great workout, stick with it!!

I made it through all 30 days! I wasn't in the best shape prior but I just pushed myself to do what I could. After awhile it was like this is easy. You will get there 2, just keep at it.

Don't worry, I'm 18 and used to play Soccer and even I had to take breaks the first few days! There's been times when I've thought I didn't want to do it but pushed myself through it and I did day five today and feel so much stronger and can get through most of the cardio without stopping.

If you have any other DVDs or other forms of working out then I'd mix those in so you don't get bored. I mix in two of her other DVDs to split the 30 DS up. Don't stop though or else you'll find your fitness drop in a matter of days.

On the weights, I use 3lbs weights for all but the chest flies and hammer curls or else my arms would drop off. You did really well if you did some of it with heavier weights, the strength exercises are definitely the worst part of the workout for me.

I GOT MY 30 DAY SHRED LAST WEEK AND HAVE BEEN AFRAID TO TRY IT....NOW I'M REALLY SCARED..LOL!

I feel your pain! So glad I am not the only one who is having a hard time doing the 30DS. I completed Level 1 Day 2 last night. It wasn't any easier than the first night. But, I am hopeful it will get easier. I try to just keep telling myself that I will be so happy to see the end results if I just keep trying. The jumping jacks are the worst for me! They are no fun for a heavy chested person.

Plus this may sound silly, but I have a tall revolving jewelry stand in our bedroom and on the back side is a full length mirror. I aim the mirror towards me, so I can see myself doing the jumping jacks, etc. I wear two exercising bras and shorts, so I see my huge belly in the mirror. But instead of it grossing me out, it out actually motivates me to see my belly shaking during the jumping jacks. I try to imagine all that fat bouncing away. HaHa!!

Keep it up, and I will do the same!

Hi,

As everyone has already said, don't give up. I've been doing it on and off since July 2011. It does get easier but just do as much as you can it's not a race. The more regularly you do it (or any other exercise) the more of the routine you'll be able to do.

I got my DVD yesterday and just attempted my first day. Yeah, that did not go so well for me. Unless a person is super in shape, do they actually make it through the first day or am I just that much out of shape? I don't even think I made a full 10 minutes and I had to stop. I am only 33 years old and I feel like what an 80 year old must feel like. Anyone else out there unable to make it through the first day or am I just a miserable failure? Level 1 is still playing on my DVD player and I quit over 10 minutes ago. I didn't even make it half way!!!!! COMPLETE FAILURE and I do not look forward to trying again tomorrow!!!!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! I started it this week too and am so out of shape. I huff and puff the whole way through it, but you do have to push yourself. Your body will thank you later! Just modify what you can't do. I can't do those jump ropes, but I still bounce and stay moving. I also have trouble with the reverse bicycle ab workout, but I butt lifts on the floor. We know our bodies best. But don't stop at 10 minutes. You were halfway finished!!! You can do it- PROMISE!!!!