30 Day Shred Group Sept 1st!!! Here we go!!!

Good Morning everyone! I didn't have the video but it is available on demand for free if you have comcast cable. for those of you on the eastcoast. When I first started it I was thinking it wasn't so bad. Now as I am typing this, my arms are shakey! Since I don't have the video, is it something different everyday? I see different titles under Jillian Michaels - I did the 30 day Shred - 1. It looks like there is a 30day shred -2. I should do that tomorrow? Then there is a slimdown, boost metabalism etc. What is everyone doing?

Have a great week!

I don't have comcast so I'm not sure, but I can guess. I would say you should stick with the 30 day shred - 1 until you feel like you should move up and need more of a challenge, or 10 days whichever you want. The shred has 3 levels and I'm assuming the #s correspond to the levels.

Jillian also has a few other dvds. I would guess the slimdown and boost metabolism are from her other workouts. I am going to be getting the banish fat, boost metabolism one soon for more cardio than the shred offers.

Hope this makes sense and helps!

Makes sense. I guess the shred -1 means level 1. I will stick with that til I feel stronger. Thanks Again:drinker: :drinker:

Ok I am going to try to get through level 1 today. The little one was not letting me do much yesterday, I only got through the first 10 minutes of it:(:huh:

I watched levels 2 and 3. They look like killers!

number 2 is a killer aspecially the ab workouts leg raises almost tear me in half but im glad to be starting slow with lvl 1.
as for measurements i know im a man but who cares.
thigh 23"
waist 32.5"
hips 34"
chest 38"
all in all not as bad as they used to be but after doing the shred last time my waist was 31 so i know there is plenty of room for improvement.

Day 1 of 30 Day Shred accomplished. I absolutely LOVE this video, but find that I need to do lighter weights during the side lunges. I've always had such weak shoulders, so this is good for me! This video is SO much easier than Jillian's cardio and trouble zone videos!

My mom and sister joined me on the workout last night, which is amazing considering my sister typically sits and EATS while she watches me workout! She was struggling, but actually stuck with it!

I'm thinking I will rotate through all of my Jillian videos throughout the week, since I only burn 323 calories doing Shred.

Hope everyone is experiencing success!
Heather

Oh, and I'll try to remember to take measurements tonight.

Ok, I didn't start last night. I had planned to, but the kids were whiny and up late, then I watched BB and just crashed. I should be able to do it tonight and plan to. I'm disappointed that I missed it last night, but that's ok.

I'm also doing a weight loss competition with a group of ladies, but we don't start til next Tuesday. So, weigh in should be before I lose anything. Guess I'll just have to work harder beyond that to win. I'm really hoping this will help with my motivation to do well in this competition.

Hi Fellow shredders

I woke up this morning kinda sore, but wanting to Shred, but I think I better stick to every other day, like planned.

Heather Good idea on the stretching.... Thanks!

skywalker I agree anything that will show progress & keep us accountable.

jewely Did you eat a good breakfast?

etey I like your....."29 days to go before being shredded...."

Jovi But you did lose inches & in the good places, thats SUCCESS!!! I am going to do for however long its takes to do 30 Shreds. 2-3 months, dont know till it progresses along.

Simplicity Kudo for posting your measurements. I'll post mine after seeing you did.

Yankeefamily You can modify the jumping jack to side steps with arms - same as jacks or marching in place. Anything to keep moving & keep your heat rate elevated to burn!

blueyed blond I have used 5lbs months before, on all.... but those side lunges with arm raises, killed my shoulders.

Shamrock Is your weight loss group here?If so can anyone join?

I hope EVERYONE is feeling well & are CHARGED UP for their next scheduled SHRED!

Day 2 of shred - done! I was sore but got through it and actually found it easier than yesterday. I plan to go to the gym this evening for my normal 60 min. on the elliptical too. My abs are so sore that it hurts to laugh.

hey guys id like to join... i started the shred this morning (i did it for 2.5 weeks in july, but then was out of the country so im starting over).... very rough but im glad to be back in it!

I AM SO JEALOUS! I'm just sooo sore, I can't do it.:sad: :sad: When will I ever get better. The only way I can get through anything is on drugs. Enjoy guys,hopefully I can start Oct.1. That's now my new goal. If I'm not better by then, I'll lose my mind I'm rooting for you all, and if anyone wants to go slow, you can always start with me. (I feel so left out ):flowerforyou:

Shamrock Is your weight loss group here?If so can anyone join?

My weight loss group is actually on another board - for mothers. If you are a mother you can join the message board and join our group. We start next Tuesday.

Good morning, everyone!

I hate to admit that I did not Shred last night, I walked for 2 hours and 15 minutes at my volunteer work, where I walk in the arena with the kids and horses. It's such a blast and burns some good calories since we're walking in sand the whole time.

It will be back to Shred tonight, though and I'm looking forward to it.

For those of you who are sore, stretching is key! For sore abs, do the cobra yoga pose and the "full body stretch" where you lie on your back and stretch arms and legs as far as you can, with toes pointed. I swear by these two stretches more than any others.

Have a great day and happy exercising!
Heather

I have a hard time with the side lunges & shoulder raises mostly because my ankles seem to give up after awhile. my arches & achiles (sp?) both start to hurt by the end so I have to try and give myself a little leeway toward the end so I dont actually injure myself. I try to keep my breathing at a good pattern but I tend to end up panting so much that I cant lol

After I finish this glass of water I am off to do day three!
Hope everyone is doin well today...Ive been really discouraged lately because its been two months with verrryyy little change, but Im motivated to keep trying

I've finally received my dvd this morning! But is it to late to join you? :ohwell: :embarassed:

Day 3 done plus a trip to the gym.

I was wondering when to switch to level 2? I was thinking I would give level one at least 7 days. Also, how heavy are the weights you all are using?