Day 2 went well. Less breaks but just as much sweat and cussing. I do feel pretty awesome after, like I really acomplished something. Hooray for us!!

Yesterday was level 1 day 4 for me. My muscles aren't crying as much while I workout, though I still have to take it easy on the knees. I find myself really wanting to do the jumping jacks Jillian's way, rather than my doc's way (bad knee injuries), but I listen to my doc on that one. I can definitely feel my endurance getting stronger. Those bloody shoulder raises are still killing me, though!

Today is another level 1 day. Tomorrow I'll be doing my light cardio day- walking. Sunday is a full rest day. Back to level 1 Monday. Maybe level 2 by next Wednesday. Maybe.

Level 1, Day 2 today.

Are you guys drinking water during the workout? I'm trying to get a sip in here and there, but I then end up missing a rep of whatever they are doing. Not a big deal at all, but I'm wondering what everyone else is doing.

Level 1, Day 3

It's getting easier, but I still hate it! LOL! I muted the dvd and played my own music this time. Definitely much better that way if you already know the moves. I wish they would offer an option for voice-only. They offer music-only, so I'm sure they can do it the other way around.

I was in the same boat. I did my first day today and I was ready to drop by the end of circuit 1. I had to keep telling myself, "Just one more section, I'll just do the abs part and then I'll stop" and then "I'll just do the cardio and then I'll stop", etc. Pushing myself through just a couple more minutes at a time got me through all three circuits, although by the time the cooldown came around all I wanted to do was lay on the mat!

I'm wondering if anyone has tried warming up and stretching with some yoga before/after their 30DS workouts? I was thinking that yoga would be a good way to stretch out and prepare, and then to cool down again. Just doing a downward dog or an extended child's pose would serve as good stretches for those lunges and side bends.

I did my 1st workout today! I survived and will be back tomorrow. I noticed some soreness in my thighs when I went up and down the stairs later in the day. I had watched the video before I did it, and it looked easier than it was in reality.

Haha, I love that Mandy, "badass after a bar fight!" I just finished day one and hopefully I feel like that tomorrow instead of jello legs like I am feeling now! Lol

^^ I tried starting with 5 lbs, because that's all we had around the house and I hadn't thought about the water bottle/soup can idea. They were definitely too heavy for me, so I only used them for certain exercises that I felt capable -- maybe half the time. Otherwise, I just did the motion without the weight, haha. I've only done 2 days though so it's not so bad.

Went out and bought some 3 lbs weights tonight at Target, so I'm looking forward to using those tomorrow.

Today I am going to walk on the treadmill, instead of doing Day 3. My thighs are SO SORE today. Thank goodness I only have two stairs in my house, because I look like an 80 year old going up/down them. How is everyone else feeling?

Day 2 Level 1

It wasn't too bad this morning. My thighs and calves are burning, but that means I'm working, right? I wish there was more ab work since that's what I really want to work on (not that ALL of me can't use work...). But I guess as long as I get smaller/tighter that's all that matters, right?

Tomorrow is cardio for me. 30 minutes on my stationary bike it is!

just did level 1 day 1 yesterday evening and man am i sore today!! going to do it again tonight and hope it gets better! how is everyone feeling? xxx

I'm actually not feeling too bad today! The only pain I have is shin splints. Not even a pain really, just sore. Is it better to do 30ds in the morning or at night? I usually only work out at night but maybe if I did this in the morning I could fit more cardio in at night. Suggestions?

L1D4 for me tomorrow, couldn't do it over the weekend as I was away and was too busy catching up with things today to squeeze it in.. is it weird I'm itching to do it when I know I'll still suffer? :laugh:

My 20kg free weight set has arrived so I can start using something heavier than cans of beans :happy:

Just finished L1 D3. I can definitely tell my endurance is increasing...normally I'm pausing for a drink in the middle of circuit one, but I didn't today I think my biggest issue regarding that is timing my breathing...it sounds silly, but I swear I don't know how to breathe properly! I need to work on that.

I'm glad I bought 3 lb weights last night, though. Much easier than the 5 lb weights I was trying to use before. I'm too much of a weakling for those right now!

I don't mind any of the moves now that I've done them for a few days, EXCEPT for the jump ropes. For some reason I hate those, and they're so simple too..

Funny story though, the bra I was wearing has a clip on the back so I can make it racerback, and somehow as I was trying to stand up after the chest flys, the hook got caught on the carpet! I was stuck for a second! Greatly amused me, but don't worry, still made it up in time for the side lunges

Did L1D1 Monday - was pouring with sweat. My legs were jello. Had to walk down the stairs to get to my car to go to work and thought I was going to fall over.

I'm excited to do tomorrow, but more excited for my cardio day on Wednesday.