Success stories using 30 Shred?

I started the 30 Day shred 12 days ago and have been doing it everyday religiously. I started at level 1 of course then at day 8 I felt good enough to move up a level to 2. The first couple days I started the shred I could hardly walk I was so sore but made myself do every part of the workout and have not missed a day. After about the 4th day all the soreness was gone. I am just counting my cals as usual on here MFP. I did not know there was a meal plan that went along with the DVD until just a few days ago. I lost a pound within the first 3 days of starting the shred but have stayed at the same exact weight, down to the decimal point, since then. I can definitley feel a big difference though. I am getting more toned. Also a dress that I tried on last Sunday that didn't fit I tried it on this afternoon and it was a little looser in the mid section. So maybe next week it will fit. Also if you are wondering how many cals to log that it burns most people, and me also, log it in as 20 min. of circuit training. It logs it in at about 242 cals burned. I am frustrated about the not losing weight part since in three days I will be halfway done with the program and only lost a pound, but I am going to stick with it. I think , on me, it is building muscle and burning fat at the same time and that is why there is no real weight difference. I am just proud of myself for not giving up and sticking with it! (through tears and sweat! literally:sad: ) So just stick with it! I hope this helps. Even if you dont lose much its not like it wil hurt you! It can only make you better and stronger! I am feeling stronger everyday and I have more energy! I will keep you updated on the overall outcome when I finish the whole 30 days!:happy:

I agree completely with laughingdani, I have been doing it for about 12-15 days as well. However, I don't do it every day, I usually take two days a week and do something else, just to keep it interesting. I've got muscles where I've never had muscles before though, and I too thought I would die after the first couple times. I'm doing level 2 right now and it is soo hard, but it feels great! I downloaded the video so I didn't even know it came with a meal plan, I just count my cals and such on here.
It's a great workout, I've heard of some great results from people. My cousin is in bootcamp and she says that this video is harder and does more for her than they do there, (they let you rest in bootcamp tho), lol, stick too it and you will probably love it too.
Good luck :flowerforyou:

I've done the shred level one two days now. My thighs are on fire. I really like how easy it is to follow and the time is manageable.

I have only tried level 1. I really like it. When I got the video I didn't really think a 20 min workout would do much, but it's a good one. Also I read that some people skip the stretching part and do level 1 and 2 for a longer workout.

Pickadilly - i agree, Jumping Jacks are not my favorite, fortunately I exercise in my basement so the floor is concrete and doesn't shake. I had been raving about the workout, so my 16 year old daughter ( who is very fit and athletic) decided to do it today, she just called me panting, saying it was the best workout ever!! Hearing her say that makes me feel much better that I was even able to get through it. Of course, I can still up my effort to get more results. Tonight will be my third.

You can substitute anything that keeps your heart rate up. When I am working with my trainer and we mix the cardio with the strength training she will make me just walk around or as long as I keep moving .

So I did day three. It is funny how each day it does get a little easier. Also decided to start the Couch to 5K program. May regret that decision, but right now it fits in with the shred gave me almost an hour of good workout.

I did the 30 day shred the whole month of JUNE and had a motivational group with weigh ins and measurements every Monday.

Im one month I lost 13 inches all over and 8-10 pounds.

I also went to the gym 5 days a week to do cardio. 25 min elliptical 30 min treadmill.

Only Complaint I treid to re-start July 1 with heavier weight and I got BAD shin splints and was forced to take some days off....which lead to me taking more days off.

I advise you to take measurements FOR SURE!!! maybe even pictures.

If anyone is willing to start a new "30 day SHred challenge" starting August 1 I would love to join. I am moving Aug 1 however and will not have the internet until Aug 7;therefore if I start the group I wont post until then....

any thoughts?!?!

Good Luck Shredders!!:drinker: keep hydrated :bigsmile:

o.k. So I did it for the first time this morning and I admit it was much harder than I expected. I am used to squats and kickboxing so my legs are fine other than the hamstring I injured last week isn't liking me much. My ARMS on the other hand....WOW they have felt like noodles all day long! lol For the most part I was more impressed than expected. HOWEVER.....did she have to choose jumping jacks!!! I hate jumping jacks!!! Seriously....I am trying to do the workouts in the morning before everyone wakes up and jumping jacks make the whole house shake practically! lol

So how is everyone feeling after a few days of the weights?

I hate jumping jacks too!! But apparently Jillian loves them! Good news is you only do them twice during level 2 in the beginning as a warm up!! :happy: I am on day 15 and have lost an additional 2 lbs in the past 3 days. All of a sudden they decided to drop off!! :huh: Anyway I am on day 7 , I thnk, of level 2. I will do it a little longer than I did level 1. (it definitley makes me sweat more) Good luck to everyone!

Hi Guys

Just some comment re the soreness after the exercise. I have been on amino acid supplements since it started on MFP. I have been doing Teabo :explode: .
I drink 3 tablets 2 hours before my workout and then 3 directly after. I am still stiff the next morning but not in such pain :frown: . On my off day I drink all 6 before breakfast. I started of with the 8min workout and I am at 20 min now

Please make sure you consult your doctor before you drink any tablets.

Love the group idea. Spectacular Shredders sounds very good, very positive, I like that

I did my 4th session of the shred 1 last night. This morning I finally saw some results on the scale. I've been stuck at right around 150 for 2 weeks after losing 8 pounds in my first month of tracking. Seems like adding the shred is going to be just what I need. Down to 146.8 this morning. Love it.

I'm also working in the Couch 2 5K on alternating days, so tonight will be my second session for that. Really enjoyed the first on Monday night, so I'm looking forward to it. Looking at signing up for a 5k in September for Race for the Cure, haven't quite convinced myself, but I'm working on it.

Hope everyone has a great day!!! Keep up the motivation!!

The 30 day shred is a beast but I love it. I was in the same shred group as Vans for June. She's right we did restart in july but I had too much going on to keep up with the group (although I did continue to shred). I'm on level 3 now (today was my first day). Again, IT IS A BEAST!!!!!!!!!!! I hate to tell you that the jumping jacks continue through level3 (you do them with weights:noway: ). Those plank exercises are going to be the death of me!!!:grumble: :mad: I haven't lost a whole lot of weight (about 5lbs), but I know I've lost inches because I'm down a dress size:smooched: . I'm going to finish up the shred this week and then I think I'm going to move on to her metabolism boost workout. I hear its pretty good, its about an hour though so I 'm not sure when I'm going to do it since I workout in the morning and I don't know if I can get up early enough to get an hour workout in.:grumble:

Good to all of you and enjoy the shredding!!!

If there is a Spectacular Shredders group starting, COUNT ME IN!

I just did the level one this morning. And Jillian Michaels kicked my *kitten* - on level 1 :sad:

Thanks for the advice on how to log the calories. That was really helpful.

I'm watching these through exercise TV, so I don't have all the information in front of me.
To clarify:
you start with level 1 and do this once a day, everyday.
When you need more of a challenge, you move up to level 2 etc...

Is this the basic premise?

If we're starting a group, we should start another thread, and begin to check in.

So glad to check in this morning and see some fellow shredders out there!