30 day shred...

JenMarie826
JenMarie826 Posts: 143
in Fitness and Exercise
Super stoked! Just bought Jillian Michaels 30 day shred DVD... It should be here by mid next week. I have been looking at before and after pics of people and omg let's just say I can't wait to see my results from it! How did you like it when you did the shred??
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  • kimmydear
    kimmydear Posts: 298 Member
    I am not liking Level 2...it's hard! Level 1 was easy. That's where she hooks you in! ;-) Good luck. Lots of people on here doing 30DS.
  • lisa_md
    lisa_md Posts: 10 Member
    I recently ordered 30DS from Amazon when it was on sale. I did the first level before but stopped. I am looking for someone who would like to start it at the same time for support. Interested?
  • JenMarie826
    JenMarie826 Posts: 143
    Sure that sounds good! Wait until I get mine in the mail before you start it! Lol
  • HelloSweetie4
    HelloSweetie4 Posts: 1,214 Member
    There's a bunch of people on MFP that are planning to start it May 1st. Someone is creating a group for it.
  • Jersey14
    Jersey14 Posts: 40
    I just finished day 13 of the shred and I know I am extremely out of shape but level 1 is still hard for me. I still stop to take a quick breather in the beginning but I am able to get through the rest. It is very challenging but you will get through it if you put your mind to it. You'll be cussing at Jillian in no time :)
  • ishax24
    ishax24 Posts: 51 Member
    I received my copy on Saturday and started yesterday.. So far its ok, bit of a shock to the system going straight through with no break. Looking at other peoples before and after pics makes me excited to see how my body will change on it. :)
  • sheerjay
    sheerjay Posts: 97 Member
    Ive done the program before and found it a lot easier to do it 4-5 days a week. Let your body rest and recover so you dont burn out. It gives great results. Ive started it again and on Day 2 of it today- feel free to join me :)
  • Jen32285
    Jen32285 Posts: 281 Member
    I have it, but it's been awhile since i've done it last. Like well over a year ago. Probably more like 2. I've been thinking about starting it up again.
  • minime2b
    minime2b Posts: 168
    I'm on level 2 and I only do the video 3 days a week. I use it more as a supplement to my other workouts.
  • JenMarie826
    JenMarie826 Posts: 143
    Awesome :) I am hoping to get it by may 1st but sometimes UPS is slow lol
  • pundas
    pundas Posts: 165 Member
    I finished Day 6 today on level 1. The first couple of days were really hard. I already see results in my body! My arms and stomach look more toned and my endurance has increased too
  • korsicash
    korsicash Posts: 770 Member
    I am on level 2 and I love it in fact today I did level one and two separate times but still. It kicks your butt literally. I hate listening to her talk but love the work out!
  • sweetpotatofry
    sweetpotatofry Posts: 209 Member
    I just finished it last weekend and must say I love Jillian :heart: lol. 30DS was the longest I ever stuck to a workout and it was the right amount of challenging and doable :smile: I can't say for sure how much weight I've lost through it, maybe 2-4 pounds (my weight fluctuates a lot throughout the day), but I've definitely gotten stronger! Level 2 was hard on the knees, so had to modify some of the moves for it, but it does prepare you for Level 3. Have fun!! It'll be awesome.
  • palmera99
    palmera99 Posts: 1
    I just completed it...I've had the DVD for a while and ever only did level 1 until last month when I challenged myself to do all 3 levels in 30 days and a friend of mine helped keep me accountable. Great experience. I guess my only suggestion would be to take a few additional minutes to stretch at the end- don't want to injure self and be unable to workout.
  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    On Day 4 of level one. I'm making a point to do it everyday for a month and keep up with 5 days a week of 45 minute cardio sessions. I have faith that it will work and will start Ripped in 30 in June!
  • kandy221
    kandy221 Posts: 79
    I'm on level 2 and find the "plank" work difficult, does anyone else? I sometimes do level 2 then level 1 in the same day, as level 1 still kicks my butt. I now put on music and turn the volumn down on the tv so I don't have to listen to Jillian saying the same thing everyday.
  • Lynvincible26
    Lynvincible26 Posts: 28
    I started tonight, so anyone starting it that wants to add me please do!

    Found it tough going but I'd just done a 40min jog and the first 20 mins of Plyo-X.... I tend to mix it up a little too much lol x
  • JenMarie826
    JenMarie826 Posts: 143
    I live challenging workouts so I am preparing myself for the famous *kitten* killing by Jillian lol I am loving the goods reviews about it!!
  • my2gr8boys
    my2gr8boys Posts: 39 Member
    I'm on level 2 and find the "plank" work difficult, does anyone else? I sometimes do level 2 then level 1 in the same day, as level 1 still kicks my butt. I now put on music and turn the volumn down on the tv so I don't have to listen to Jillian saying the same thing everyday.

    I totally agree!! The plank work in level 2 is killer! By the end, I can barely keep myself up anymore!!
  • gdkerplunk
    gdkerplunk Posts: 51 Member
    I just finished Day 8, Level 1. This is the furthest I've gotten so far. I must finish this damn thing in 30 days! :)

    Since I've only ever experienced Level 1, the hardest move for me was the side lunge move with the lateral arm raises. Oh.. my... god. I am now at the point where it's much easier, but the buuuuurn in the shoulders when you're done? Hot damn! You really feel it! Like fire flowing through your shoulders. Phew!
  • Showcats
    Showcats Posts: 32
    I started on Sunday and did day 2 today. I am so sore and had to stop for a few minutes each day but didn't give up. Please tell me it will get easier.
  • brendansmom1
    brendansmom1 Posts: 526 Member
    I am on day 5 of level 1. I did this last year, but for some reason did not finish...I am determined to finish this time!

    I will be doing 5 days a week....mixing up other stuff inbetween. I actually found that taking a nice brisk walk with an incline after I do the video helps with soreness....the other two days I do other cardio. (Tae Bo)

    Level one is a killer...I seem to remember level 2 being easier than one....but I could be wrong...it could just be wishful thinking!! LOL

    Good luck fellow shredders!
  • gamommaof3
    gamommaof3 Posts: 59
    I just got it today! I have already completed 5 days of Level One though. The complete Level One is on YouTube. I have been just using my laptop and doing it. It kicks your butt, but I love it so far!!! I also got Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones and can't wait to try it soon!

    Good luck!!
  • peachpearl1
    peachpearl1 Posts: 48
    I just finished Day 8, Level 1. This is the furthest I've gotten so far. I must finish this damn thing in 30 days! :)

    Since I've only ever experienced Level 1, the hardest move for me was the side lunge move with the lateral arm raises. Oh.. my... god. I am now at the point where it's much easier, but the buuuuurn in the shoulders when you're done? Hot damn! You really feel it! Like fire flowing through your shoulders. Phew!
    omg i did it for the first time today and that one kicked my butt!! i am not coordinated enough at all lol
  • aryzha
    aryzha Posts: 7 Member
    I just finished Level 1, Day 10. Super excited about starting Level 2 tomorrow!

    I took some before pictures but haven't noticed much difference anywhere other than my biceps, which are a lot more firm when I flex. I'm actually 2 pounds heavier than Day 1 and no inch loss either.

    I'm definitely much, much stronger though. Day 1 left me all sorts of sore, but I breezed through Day 10! I now do all the 'badass' versions (except for the full pushup).
  • tkelly82
    tkelly82 Posts: 18 Member
    I got 30DS for Xmas this past year and I was planning on waiting until I had lost a bit more weight until i started it. I decided to give it a go last night and I was surprised at how much I was able to do. I can't do the jumping jacks or butt kicks because it's too loud when people are sleeping, and it's really hard on my knees. I just made sure I kept moving and did punches or modified jumping jacks to keep my heartrate up. The strength about killed me, and my arms and legs are feeling it today!! I am planning on doing it 3 days a week and going to the gym in between for cardio.
  • wtdia
    wtdia Posts: 68 Member
    I'm on day three of Level 3....I did 5 days a week at each level, so I'm in week 5. I am seeing great results. My weight loss has slowed despite my counting calories on myfitnesspal, but I am seeing muscles...and that weighs more than fat. My clothes fit MUCH better despite only having lost 13 lbs. so the scale is not indicative of how loose my clothes feel. I didn't measure before I started, just weigh myself. I plan to get through Level three after week 6 and then plan to rotate each day through the levels since each of them still make me sweat and my muscles burn. I am thrilled with the short amount of time I have to spend getting definite results. I do also walk several times a week for an hour each for extra cardio. I highly recommend.

    Level 2 plank exercises are a killer and Level 3 makes me nauseaus at times because it gets so intense. The only moves I still need to modify are the pushups and some of the plank position exercises that aggravate my pelvis, but I adjust them so I don't have pain but I'm still moving. Otherwise I am busting my butt to do all the advanced level moves.

    Jillian doesn't bother me. Some people find her annoying....but as long as I see results, Richard Simmons could be on the screen. I just want to get in shape and she definitely gets results with her program. I am really pleasantly surprised.
  • kiminita
    kiminita Posts: 150 Member
    I would definitely recommend that you look up some knee stretches and pay particular attention to form when doing squats and lunges. I've started three times over, gotten halfway through level 2 and stopped because the knee pain was too much. Apparently it's pretty common for people to experience knee pain from that DVD. I did the knee rotations for twice as long and threw in some extra knee moves at the beginning of my workout to help. I'm too scared to permanently hurt my knee so until I lose a bit more weight I don't think I'll be doing it anytime soon.
  • Amuggsy78
    Amuggsy78 Posts: 33 Member
    I am on day 13, 3rd day at level 2. I don't think I'm seeing any results yet. I'm already slim-ish, but I'm not fit or strong and I have chubby areas. I need to lose another 7 lbs to be at goal but even though I'm watching what I eat I'm not loosing. I haven't noticed any changes yet in my body as a result of 30DS although I am finding it more managable to make it through the whole workout with out taking breaks. I have to follow Anita at the beginner phase though because of my back.

    I dread even checking out level 3! We should all band together and cheer each other on!
  • tashajo414
    tashajo414 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm on day 6 level 1 and I love it!!! Totally kicked my butt the first 3 days, but I stuck through the soreness and kept going...had to stop for a couple of days to study for school (Nursing Student)...but after that was all said and done I got right back on track!!!

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