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

cheeky1095 · May 2012

I always do the shred first thing in the morning when the lil' princess is having a nap, I like to get it out the way then go for a walk in the afternoon with her. Where on earth do you find the time & energy to go the gym with such lil' babies? I have an 11 month old & 9 year old, I would love to go the gym but just don't have enough hours in the day. I can't wait for my youngest to go to nursery so I can start back at the gym again haha

Titanuim · May 2012

Day 3 of Level 2 Complete. I really suffered doing it this morning but that was due to sleep deprivation. I couldn't slakc off as a peanut gallery (my 3 kids) give me advice re my technique. I like dong it first thing as I know that it is out of theway, I feel energised for the rest of the day and if I am feeling good I can do some more exercise.

Myclothes are starting to fit so much better.

thegeordielass · May 2012

Day 2 of level 2 complete. I woke up with my shoulders aching but pushed through the shred. Couldn't do the walk down push up/planks with straight legs today but managed all the plank/squats - Anita style though. I think I'm going to have a love/hate relationship with level 2.

krbates84 · May 2012

I am on Day 2 of Level 1 and I already feel the soreness. I am sticking with it though! I went power walking for about 45 minutes yesterday too. Good luck everyone! Keep it up!

Brizoeller · May 2012

I'm on day 9 of level 2. I hate level 2 lol but it does get easier. I have been getting up at 5:30 to do it before i get myself and my son ready for work and it is such a good way to wake up!! Gets my day started out right. For those of you just starting, it definitely works. I havent lost pounds but i have definition and am losing inches. It works if you work it, just stick with it

Good luck everyone! me included, don't know what level 3 will have in store for me...eeek!!

strawberrygashes · May 2012

I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere, but has anyone else notice Natalie cheat during the bicep curls with lunges? I thought I was seeing things at first, so looked out for it and she definitely does. As the camera moves over to Anita, you see Natalie continue with the bicep curls, but she doesn't do her lunges for about 2-3 times. And for Jillian to say 'they don't even cheat behind my back' lol...

Has anyone else seen this???

Completed day 7 today, few more days till lvl 2

dlpnrn2b · May 2012

Hey everyone,

I finished my blog with all results and pics.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/dlpnrn2b

paodream · May 2012

I'm going to start 30 days shred... PLEASEEEE POST PICTURES of before and after.
ALWAYS helps to give some motivation and keep going.. If you can then everyone can

dlpnrn2b · May 2012

They are in my blog but here are before and final

all the others are in blog with measurements..

]http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/dlpnrn2b

cheeky1095 · May 2012

Hahaaaa I noticed this when I was on day 4, I would get proper riled up & shout you lazy cow at the tv. I bet she sits on her *kitten* everytime she is out of view from the camera :laugh:

amanda_danielle18 · May 2012

I just started 30 Days Shred today! and HOLY **** it's a killer hahaha! I'm just used to doing Zumba 3 times a week, and although it gives me a good workout, it's NOTHING like 30DS! It's going to be a very difficult month for me, but I am going to TRY my hardest, try harder than I ever have before to get through this! I'm 239 lbs right now, and hope to lose quite a bit with this program! Feel free to add me as a friend so we can share our journey together!

I'll definitely need the support!

cheeky1095 · May 2012

Soooo proud of you hun, you have worked so hard to get that amazing body. Including your 3 level Jillian Marathon, crazy lady

TGKvr · May 2012

So I'm not going to read all 20 pages of this thread but... I'm considering starting this and I have a couple of questions. First, do you think it would be as effective to do vertical or incline push ups instead of the standard or modified? I am recovering from knee injuries and can't do the knee versions. Also - for the weights. I have 5# dumbbell weights and 3# wrist weights... I'm thinking 5# is too much to start off with, and rather than go out and buy anything new I'm wondering if the wrist weights would work as well? Or maybe holding the wrist weights instead of strapping them on?

strawberrygashes · May 2012

Lololol that made me giggle!!
I really couldn't believe what I was seeing haha and she's meant to be the one to look upto to, the one your meant to want to be like (in terms of succeeding with non-modified moves) how dare she cheat!!!! :laugh:

Deedsie · May 2012

I totally saw her cheating the 2nd day. I yelled so loud my husband thought I was hurt and came running. I was like look at that ***** totally cheating. She cheated. I swear she cheated! My husband just rolled around LOL'ing at me. He finally said well from looking at her, I don't think she makes it a regular habit.

cheeky1095 · May 2012

I look at her near the end of round 3, level 1 & see all that sweat on her face & chest then think....you lazy cow, you cheat & that is not sweat it is probably baby oil or water :laugh: I have only 2 days left until I have completed 30DS & have noticed that throughout each level there is a point where the modified lady (I forgot her name, Anita maybe?!) puts alot more effort in than Natalie from squatting lower to maybe jumping higher. I don't want to be like Natalie = A skiver when nobody is looking

:laugh:

cheeky1095 · May 2012

I totally saw her cheating the 2nd day. I yelled so loud my husband thought I was hurt and came running. I was like look at that ***** totally cheating. She cheated. I swear she cheated! My husband just rolled around LOL'ing at me. He finally said well from looking at her, I don't think she makes it a regular habit.
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^^^^ My god Deedsie this just had me laughing, sooo funny

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emmalou2206 · May 2012

My dvd arrived on Monday but not done it yet. I must stop putting it off and do it tomorrow. Only time I get is around 6.30 in the morning

jess_1993 · May 2012

Question for all of you guys doing the 30 day shred, do you do this workout alone or do you also do other workouts later on in the day as well? It's a 20 minute workout and although I know their tough 20 minutes I don't think I'll feel fully satisfied from just doing 20 minutes a day. Right now i'm doing extreme shed and shred and even though level one kills me, i'm not satisfied until I finish level 2 as well so I can complete my hour a day. And for the people who are already getting results, are these results coming from only these 20 minutes daily?? (including a calorie deficiet of course)

strawberrygashes · May 2012

Lmao!!!! That's so funny...
I was thinking, man look at her muscles and SHE CHEATS??? What's up with that! I haven't skipped any of these workouts so I best make some muscle from doing this if she cheats in her workouts and has the muscle she does :laugh:
I'm glad others noticed aswel.. I'm surprised more people haven't mentioned it, particularly when we're working our butts off!! I think Anita does the most out of all of it and she does the modified moves!

thegeordielass · June 2012

She's forever cheating! Noticed today she also stretches the 'wrong' leg first in the cool down of level 2, lol.

Speaking of level 2, finished day 3 today.

Was going to have a day off but I suspect I'll need that tomorrow as I just got my TOM and normally feel stupidly sick and ill for a few days so I doubt I'll be shredding. Managed to hold my planks for longer which is great, still don't feel my abs burn in the twists at the end but do every other plank pose. Trying to work out if I'm doing anything wrong.

2012NSR · June 2012

I will have to look out for the cheating tomorrow - I have not noticed it yet!!!

cheeky1095 · June 2012

I didn't realise the other thread was full lol. Well today was my last day of 30DS & I am sooo excited for my day off tomorrow before I go for round 2 on monday. I wil be back in the morning to share my results....eeeeek excited much!

damaskangel · June 2012

I had the same problem with the plank twists, so I checked around and found that you have to bring your knee to the opposite elbow.

kyleighmacd · June 2012

Ive done two days of 30 day shred so far. It's not as hard as I anticipated but I really hate the skipping it hurts my knees a lot! I think thats my only complaint, i have really bad knees so it iritates them.

But other than that I really enjoy it. I had to take a few days off though because I had competition a few hours away and didnt bring my computer and I couldnt move for like 3 days as well lmao.

Congrats everyone! Keep up the hard work.

strawberrygashes · June 2012

I finished lvl 1 yesterday (took today as a break, only because I've been busy with fam visiting). Before I start lvl 2 tomoz I took my weight and measurements (I'm not taking progress pics, I want to have just my start pics and end results). But so far so good. Mine are only little improvements because I'm very near my goal weight anyway, so I wasn't even expecting this much:

Before 30DS

Weight; 116lb
Neck: 12"
Bust: 32.5"
Natural waist: 26.5"
Belly button: 28"
Narrow hips: 34.5"
Hips inc butt: 36.5"
Thighs: 21"
Calves: 14"
Arms - unflexed: 11", Flexed: 11"

After lvl 1

Weight: 115lb
Neck: 12.5"
Bust: 32.5"
Natural waist: 26"
Belly button: 27.5"
Narrow hips: 33"
Hips inc butt: 36"
Thighs: 21"
Calves: 14"
Arms - unflexed: 10.5", Flexed: 11.3"

I was shocked with my narrow hip measurement (where the top of my knickers lie) and also that I've gained half an inch on my neck (could that be muscle?). I'm also super pleased with my arms, although its a tiny improvement, I'm happy to have lost half an inch and gained when flexed

I think there's no difference in my thighs yet because I'd already lost an inch on them just before starting the shred. Maybe after lvl 2-3 there'll be a difference.

strawberrygashes · June 2012

I think the changes are noticeable!! Your waist is definitely trimmer, and your thighs have improved quite a lot!!

If you feel more toned, then its definitely had a positive effect. Keep it up and try some other workout routines that push you

You've got a gorgeous figure, don't feel bad!!

thegeordielass · June 2012

Wish I'd seen that before I did it today! I'll try that tomorrow, thanks.

Amanda, I can totally see a difference, you look great - well done!

I really struggled getting back to it today after 3 days off but pushed through. I can hold myself in plank for the whole time now even though my shoulders are killing. For some reason the strength exercises were particularly tough today on my shoulders - I'm assume due to those days off. My thighs were sore while doing it but I was right down Natalie style so yeah, I felt the burn! I thin I'm even starting to notice a difference in my body. May finally be losing some inches.

Get to shred tomorrow and then see how I feel on Thurs after tomorrow's root canal. No matter what, I'm intending to be finished by the end of June.

Keep going everyone else.

kyleighmacd · June 2012

I just finished level 1 day 3! I feel great yay!

strawberrygashes · June 2012

I started lvl 2 today... What a killer!! I found it harder than lvl 1, but then I guess I would haha. I'd just started being able to do all the side lunges from lvl 1, then she throws those squats with arm lifts at me!! They torture my arms. I'm hoping though that like the side lunges ill slowly be able to do more. (I rather do as many as I can than buy lighter weights)

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