Challenge: 30 Days of Jillian Michaels

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sandylion
sandylion Posts: 451 Member
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I did this work out one time probably 4 or 5 years ago with one of my yo-yo diet friends (we would habitually jump on a band wagon, last for a week, and jump off again) and was sore for 4 days afterward without ever doing it again.

I just did day one again! I am pretty proud, and walking up the stairs from my basement was a task and a half!!

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  • mrscherry1
    mrscherry1 Posts: 80
    I felt the exact same way the first day I did it, It does get easier :wink:, just stick with it, you'll be glad you did in the end!!:blushing:
  • nannanorem
    nannanorem Posts: 90 Member
    I did the same thing about a week ago and I hurt for 3 days. My poor legs! I am giving it a 2nd try again :wink:
  • OwloftheFuture
    OwloftheFuture Posts: 39 Member
    Same thing happened to me. But guys I found a cure or semi cure. I keep telling everyone, stretch before and after or just after.My thighs hurt so much i couldn't even do silly dances... But I stretched and it helped greatly. So if you're going to commit to this learn to stretch and love it! And I will be seeing you ladies tomorrow. i hope to hear how everyone did! I will be giving it my all!
  • garita93
    garita93 Posts: 267 Member
    First timer...I am half zombied now. Not sure how I am going to Zumba tomorrow and Day 2 afterward. God, give me strength cus I am gonna need it, that and maybe an inhaler even though I don't even have asthma! I am gonna hate her, I can just see it now. :noway:
  • Microfiber_wechange
    Microfiber_wechange Posts: 640
    Are we talking about 30 day shred? I've just completed Day 1, Level 1 :smile:
  • AnnyaSB
    AnnyaSB Posts: 233 Member
    Well done for taking that first step (or jumping jack as the case might be :laugh: ).

    I am on Day 2 of Level 2 and I promise it does get easier. When I first started Level 1 I couldn't even lif my latte cup to drink from it for 2 days :noway: but I stuck at it and it does get better, honestly!

    I agree with llielikeapoli that the secret is extra stretching. I do yoga every evening anyway both for relaxation and to keep me supple after a spinal injury caused by an accident many moons ago, so I just do it after my 30DS now and it works a treat.

    I shifted up to Level 2 last night and was surprised that I could do as much as I could, and even more surprised that I woke up this morning and most of me moved without acheys too :happy: Something must be improving ay?

    Keep on it ladies - if I can do this fat, unfit and over 50, we all can :happy:
  • AnnyaSB
    AnnyaSB Posts: 233 Member
    First timer...I am half zombied now. Not sure how I am going to Zumba tomorrow and Day 2 afterward. God, give me strength cus I am gonna need it, that and maybe an inhaler even though I don't even have asthma! I am gonna hate her, I can just see it now. :noway:

    Try punching her through the screen when you are going your squat punches - I find that helps :laugh:
  • garita93
    garita93 Posts: 267 Member
    First timer...I am half zombied now. Not sure how I am going to Zumba tomorrow and Day 2 afterward. God, give me strength cus I am gonna need it, that and maybe an inhaler even though I don't even have asthma! I am gonna hate her, I can just see it now. :noway:

    Try punching her through the screen when you are going your squat punches - I find that helps :laugh:

    Oh that is a good idea!:tongue:
  • SallyGal4
    SallyGal4 Posts: 73 Member
    Work through the soreness, so long as you aren't injured. You'll feel better in no time. I find that stopping to rest for a few days after that inital soreness makes the soreness come back for a longer period of time.

    Stretch really well afterwards. I like to do a 10-15 minute stretching routing that I grabbed from onDemand fitness tv. Also, warm up while Jillian is blabbing about the program. Run in place, do dynamic stretches, get those muscles warmed up and heart rate going. That really really helped me. :)
  • Angel1066
    Angel1066 Posts: 816 Member
    Day one down yay me
  • Jjsugar2001
    Jjsugar2001 Posts: 75 Member
    Day one level one done! I didn't find it as difficult as I thought I would.
  • karenmast2
    karenmast2 Posts: 5 Member
    Level 1 day 1 done for my daughter and i - so proud of us!!!
  • speediejane
    speediejane Posts: 496 Member
    day 1 level one and i hate jumping jaCKS-BUT COMPLETED THIS LEVEL TILL TOMORROW
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    Day 1, level 1 is DONE! It really wasn't as bad as I was expecting :drinker:
  • jenelizmin
    jenelizmin Posts: 47 Member
    First time doing any of the Jillian Michaels DVD's. I tried the 30 day shred and I think I'm entering a serious love-hate relationship with Jillian. I'm not a fan of most videos, but this has a good balance. She isn't sickening sweet and perky (and skinny) but she isn't a bruiser drill sergeant either. She's found a nice balance and I love her body. She's fit, not skinny or bulky!

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