Hi! I agree circuit 2 is tough. There is a board where a few of us have posted inches lost so far. I've only lost a couple of pounds since starting the 30DS and about 2 inches total. I couldn't see any physical changes until just the last day of so. I feel like I look more slender and my pants are all fitting better.

Definitely seems like not even half of the members in this group come in here. Maybe they are just quietly suffering instead of moaning like us

I'm on level 2 day ??. I've missed a few due to hectic days so I'm not sure if I should count those rest days as a day. I don't really want to but I'd like to start Ripped in 30 June 1. Anyways, I have to modify a lot in this level for my back and can't do all the planks, just the walkout ones. Very curious to see Level 3.

Hi everyone,
I finished day 15 and i see absolutely no changes !!:( i am very disappointed and feel demotivated to carry on with the program!!
In addition to the shred, i watched my eating as well.

Hi everyone,
I finished day 15 and i see absolutely no changes !!:( i am very disappointed and feel demotivated to carry on with the program!!
In addition to the shred, i watched my eating as well.

did you take measurements and pics before you started and compare them?

I agree with jetsgirl, you have to measure and take pics. The scale is not always effective with this type of dynamic program using muscle confusion with intense cardio. You will lose weight, but at the same time put on some muscle due to the toning and weights.
Also, another good indication is the obvious...how are your clothes fitting? Are they loose? Are they the same?
But, to play devil's advocate: how is your eating? You say you are watching what you eat...so, are you logging everything you eat? Are you getting the right balance of protein, carbs, & fats? What is your max caloric intake and are you eating correctly to balance things out?
Please bear in mind that these are the things that we look at daily to maximize our workouts with proper eating. And have patience, it doesn't happen overnight...keep at it.
You can look at my food diary and see how I eat. If you care to would you share your diary to see how everything is working? Just an option.
But keep at it and try to complete the remaining days...its only 13 more days.

I have had to take a quick break but I will be back Shredding tmr.

You can do it! Will look for your posts on the board tomorrow. If you want you can friend me and I will help to motivate you and keep you accountable. I know scary, but I'm nice!

He is nice! And very motivating!

Hi everyone,
I finished day 15 and i see absolutely no changes !!:( i am very disappointed and feel demotivated to carry on with the program!!
In addition to the shred, i watched my eating as well.

Keep it up! I didn't really start noticing any changes until the last couple of days. Tomorrow is my day 18. I've only lost a pound, maybe 2. But I have lost some inches and I can tell my belly is getting smaller. If you didn't take measurements in the beginning i would still take them now and at the end. Good luck! I hope you don't stop. We are here to support you. Friend me if you want.

Thanks for the input . Yes i did take measurements, but i don't see any difference.. Like Kep2005, maybe i was expecting to see drastic changes
Like all of you suggested, i will finish of the rest of the days and see where i stand.
I didn't work out yesterday because i was so demotivated, but its a new day today and i am going to do this!!!

Am back at it today .. I am sure Killian I mean Jillian will beat me up today for missing a few days. I however, had a great and wonderful bridal shower over the weekend and am caught up on everything that had me so busy. 43 days till my wedding and will be finishing up the shred with another round before the big day.

p/s I got my bridesmaid to buy the Shred and started yesterday she is so excited!

Am back at it today .. I am sure Killian I mean Jillian will beat me up today for missing a few days. I however, had a great and wonderful bridal shower over the weekend and am caught up on everything that had me so busy. 43 days till my wedding and will be finishing up the shred with another round before the big day.

p/s I got my bridesmaid to buy the Shred and started yesterday she is so excited!

Allright, fellow Shredder! We know that Jillian might kick your butt, so...what do you do? Ya kick back even harder. And you must be excited since you got your bridesmaid to get the Shred happening.
Congrats on the Bridal shower....Mental note: take bath.
And....get back to shredding. We'll be here for ya!

PS, Don't count the days left, but count the opportunities you have to Shred before you Wed!

I did Level 2, Day 5 this morning - had to take 2 days off and took it easy today due to injury (not sure what I did, but have pain in my sciatic nerve when I bend over). I ended up doing the modified plank moves and had to do other ab excercises when the lower abs were being worked out (the double crunch and the one right before it where you lift your legs and butt up). Hope to be back at 100% tomorrow!

Good to see that you are modifying where necessary. It's important to know our limitiations when physical issues pop up. Hope you are feeling better and hope to have you at 100% soon.
Happy Shredding!

I did Level 2, Day 5 this morning - had to take 2 days off and took it easy today due to injury (not sure what I did, but have pain in my sciatic nerve when I bend over). I ended up doing the modified plank moves and had to do other ab excercises when the lower abs were being worked out (the double crunch and the one right before it where you lift your legs and butt up). Hope to be back at 100% tomorrow!

I modify in Level 2 because I have a very hard time with planks .... I do as many as I can and then do a move that works the same musle areas

well done on day 5 :flowerforyou:

Whats is everyone's plan after shred? I think I am going to do Butt Bible next :bigsmile:

I'm planning on doing JM's Ripped in 30. :noway:

I did Level 2, Day 5 this morning - had to take 2 days off and took it easy today due to injury (not sure what I did, but have pain in my sciatic nerve when I bend over). I ended up doing the modified plank moves and had to do other ab excercises when the lower abs were being worked out (the double crunch and the one right before it where you lift your legs and butt up). Hope to be back at 100% tomorrow!

I feel your pain girl! I did the shred for 16 days in March/April and level 2 MESSED my back up badly. Pretty sure bc of all the plank stuff so this time around, I only do the walk out plank and thats it. With the other planks, I use the cardio from level 1 and so far my back has been doing much better.

Whats is everyone's plan after shred? I think I am going to do Butt Bible next :bigsmile:

I'm planning on doing JM's Ripped in 30. :noway:

Ripped in 30 for me. Downloaded to my iPad and sweating already. :sad:

Ripped in 30 for me too! I see our group continuing!! YAY!!!!!

Ohhh I was going to do 30DS with 5lb weights but maybe I will do Ripped with ya'll .... I have it already

I almost don't want to post...and had to drag myself in here. I've not shredded for 10 days now...I can't tell you how freaking upset I am at myself!! I logged back in to track food today, and need to find the determination to shred again. I hate...hate...HATE that I stopped it, as I felt like I was doing well(ish).

Part of me was frustrated that I was eating fairly good, shredding and barely seeing much happen with weight and inches.

Beating yourself yourself up does nothing but give you bruises. It's one day at a time...we're here to hear your issues, motivate you and even understand. We have all been there at one point or another.

But bear in mind that in order to see progress, it takes time and effort. One or two days is not enough. It's about consistency.
It takes four weeks for you to notice your body changing, eight weeks for your friends to notice, and 12 weeks for the ret of hte world to notice. Give it 12 weeks. Granted, that's longer than a 30 day shred, but a 12 week program gives space that you need to adjust. A 30 Day Shred is designed specifically for muscle confusion and cardio...that takes effort, but is doable that is why it's a 20 minute daily program. Put in DVD, press play.

You joined because you want to make a difference in how you feel and how you look. Take your steps and take as many as necessary, but take those steps. This group and others will be here. Friend some of the folks here for accountability purposes if you are up for that. We can't do this alone, that's why we join a group to be motivated, to believe, to share in the frustrations, and ultimately share in the triumphs. That fact that you posted again is a triumph in of itself. That means you haven't given up on yourself.
Please don't be scared or frustrated...that's just part of the journey. Just hold out your hand and we'll take it and travel this journey with you. :-)