30 Day Shred.....Lets Support Each Other!

I'm thinking of doing this workout once ive shed some more pounds, but im afraid to gain muscles, ive seen alot of before and after pics and alot of the females have muscles and its something i dont really want, i want to maybe have a very slight definition of looking toned etc, so maybe i shouldnt do the 30 day shred lol, but to all that are and will ,, well done and good luck

The muscle won't show up until you've lost a good amount of fat. you won't turn into a body builder with 30DS, but you'll burn fat and slim up. Even if you don't want to look muscular, you WANT muscle.

the only part I can't seem to do is the lower ab crunches where you roll your butt up and lift it. that move has always hurt my back. I'm doing leg lifts instead.

I had the same problem with the lower ab crunches and what I did was put a rolled up towel or just my hands underneath my bum and it took away the intensity a bit. Not sure if it would work for everyone, but it definitely helped me modify!

I do these on the bed instead of a mat...it's a lot easier on my back.

Day 29 for me!!! Ive also hurt myself doing it :-( pulled a muscle on my outer thigh, dont ask how as i couldn't tell you!

Today was measure day and doing this ive lost 8lbs, 5 inches off my waist, 4 off my hips and 1 off my thigh. Wish i did before pics as apart from feeling 100% better i just cant see it in the mirror. As i live in a flat i couldn't do it to a full 100% but never stopped just modified the moves slightly so i was still working hard just not banging about, so the results might have been better!

I feel soooo much stronger in myself and sooooo glad ive done it!!

Good luck to others still doing it!

Those are awesome results!! Great job!

I finished today!! I went overboard and did all 3 levels ... I will put together a blog tomorrow with before, during and after pics to share and also my measurements chart I have kept. I will not be posting pics in the forum threads.

I am proud of myself and all of you. Keep up the great work

5/30/12 will be my 5th day on level 1 of 30 DS ..I love it! 2nd and 3rd day was a killer bcuz of how sore I am.. lol but i pushed thru and did it. Also I cant do the ab/floor exercises bcuz of my back problem so I usually do jumping jack,butt kicks, run up and down my hallway lol.
*** I have a spot on my lower back that is about a small fist size that is very sensitive to the touch..I cant put pressure on it without the pain droping me to the floor and putting me in tears.......so therefore cant lay on floor on my back***

Just finished day 1 level 2. Not as bad as I was expecting given the comments! That said, my arms feel disconnected from the rest of my body and shoulders are aching. I could barely reach up to take my HRM off. Can't hold the planks for long at all. For some reason I found the double crunches near impossible - I could do top or bottom but not both together. I got pretty deep in squats/lunges but my legs are still OK for now. They'll probably start to ache later.

HI! This may be a dumb question, but where do I find the 30 day shred program? I would really like to try it...

HI! This may be a dumb question, but where do I find the 30 day shred program? I would really like to try it...

I found the first part on you tube for free and I have seen the video at target though

OK, I tried 30 Day Shred and hated it. I was bored... however.... I did not stick it out either. I am a Zumba instructor so I want more energy... HOWEVER, I can see and believe why and how this system works SO, after reading all these posts, I am going to start it on June 1st and do the 30 days. I will be checking in with you all as I know I am not looking forward to this, haha. But, I need to incorporate strength training into my regimine to tone up and get better results, this could be the way! I have a big event on July 28 I am trying to get in better shape for

Yahoo!!! I am done with 30DS!!!
So done!

Not to deter others, but my results were not dramatic.
I am 4'11" and near my goal weight, so I was doing 30DS on top of my other workouts and barely saw any difference. No, my measurements did not change much.

But I do like the fact that it's only ~20minutes long and once I'm done w/ it in the morning, I feel great having "completed my workout" and that to-do item is checked off my list for the day. I have more energy in the morning too.

Keep up the good work everyone!!!
If I can do it, so can you

--> I am SO *NOT* a self motivator. I HATE working out at home by myself. But I got through it with Amazing support from my MFP friends. <-- Thank you!


Amanda

I finished today!! I went overboard and did all 3 levels ... I will put together a blog tomorrow with before, during and after pics to share and also my measurements chart I have kept. I will not be posting pics in the forum threads.

I am proud of myself and all of you. Keep up the great work

So Proud of you!! You have inspired me to finish!!

Was thinking of starting as well...going to start today. Friend me if you want. Support is great!

Completed day 6 today.. it does get easier :-) (I'm guessing until you hit level 2 haha)

I actually managed to do TEN normal push ups today, and then continuined with the girly (modified) push ups. Proud that I could do ten though :-)

Hi! New to this site! My goal is to lose 10 more LBS! I re started the shred yesterday! I did it a few months go but got to level 2 and stopped for no real reason. I am working out a a gym too when I can so I do 30 min on the elyptical and 30 min weights there. Also walks on most days with my kids and dog. I also am very active with my kids who are age 2 and 1. I have lost 35lbs with weight watchers and just can't seem to get the last 10lbs off for the life of me! I really hope this site helps witht he support and motivation to stick with the 30 day shred and get those last 10lbs off for good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done for you losing so much, I have lost 10lb by walking & doing 30DS every day for the last 27 days. So with your activity levels, 30DS & the help of MFP I bet you will drop the 10lbs in no time

Thank you so much! the gym kicked my butt today, but I think I will do shred while the kids nap too! Thats for the motivation! I can't wait for my ticker at the bottom to show my weight loss #!!!!!