30 Day Shred -- Doesn't Get Results?

It helps tone, but it is still important to have a calorie deficit. Nothing is magic, if you're consuming more than you're burning, you aren't going to lose. With my heart rate monitor, I only burn less than 300 calories doing 30DS (which is a lot in only 20 mins) so I add extra cardio in with it. It isn't meant to be a stand alone.

Also, pounds aren't the only determining factor. Your body will change with 30DS, even if you aren't losing 2 lbs a week.

My weight loss goal is not as high as some on here. My goal is to loss 18 lbs, so far I have lost 9 since January. To some that may seem horrible, but I am pleased with it. Once I realized the 1230 calorie diet was not what my body needed, I have had slow but consistent results. 30DS was a helpful tool to increase my capability and arm muscles. I really did not think it was doing much until it was over. For example, I lost 2 1/2 in off my chest (around ribcage). So if you are looking to tone and decrease in overall size, then I think it could be a good tool for you. I was also able to go from soup can weights to 5 lb weights, now that is something I am very proud of, especially with shoulder problems. I liked to do the video first thing in the morning to jump start the day and then did cardio in the afternoons.

I just started Day 1 Level 3 today, & incorporate that with 6 days a week speed walking, 3 days a week weights, and completely changing my diet, & with that I've lost 40 pounds in 62 days, so I do know it's helping in my weight loss.....I like that she mixes the weights along with ab work, planks, etc, & pushes you. I think everyone needs to find what works for them (some will like JM, some wont...it's all about getting physical activity with the type of workout that you want, & doing it consistently....that's when you truly see results, when you make exercise a habit)

I just restarted JM30DS because I don't do any weight training and I know you need some sort of strength exercise to effectively lose weight properly, cardio on it's own won't do it which is what I'm been mostly doing! The first time I tried it I only did it a few days but I could tell a difference in my endurance, which is good, but I don't remember my weight loss that week! I have an HRM and I average about 350 calories burned in the 25 minute workout, which isn't bad at all! I think if you are more out of shape then yes it's probably more likely that you'll lose more weight in the 30 days, but if you have been working out then I don't know how high the intensity will be! If you decide to do the workout then try doing more throughout the day in conjunction with the 30DS! I walk my neighborhood at a decent pace with my kids for 45 minutes every day and I also go to the gym for group classes or extra cardio. I'm only using 30DS to up my strength training! Some of my friends are trying Insanity and they all love it! It's not about how fit you are it's just about doing it to the best of your ability! I'm planning on ordering it soon and trying it after I finish 30DS!

I had really good results with the 30 Day Shred! Here are my before/after pics. I did it right after I had my daughter.







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I've just posted this elsewhere but I am on day 20 of 30DS and so far have lost 5lbs and 5-6 inches from waist/hips/arms. I'm not doing any other cardio but I feel it is working for me. I feel stronger and my stomach is flatter - this s combined with my calorie intake of 1510 per day and I eat back my exercise calories as well.

I've seen some great results from other posters and some smaller changes, but everyone is different so I don't think everyone would find this workout beneficial - I wasn't really doing any exercise before, so maybe it doesn't work so well for people who already workout a lot or are fitter?

I did 30DS and mixed some elliptical in there, still didn't lose a lot of weight but did lose inches. I can tell a difference in my pics (they're on my profile) but maybe that's just me. I get bored easy so now I've been alternating her videos around, so a week of 30DS, a week of RI30, etc, plus I ride my bike every morning.

I just had this problem because last week I did the 30DS everyday non stop and I stepped on the scale and lost 1 lb! I was so pissed cuz I was really sweating. But I'm 5"6 and 220 lbs, I'm way over weight but I'm like you I carry it well. When I tell people I'm 220 then think I'm lying so i thought weight would fall off with me doing this and I was very disappointed. Reading everyone's post makes me want to keep doing it and check my inches but so far this week I've added yoga and treadmill also. JM is just not enough, I know that now but I want to tone while I lose so I'm not stuck with a pouch of excess skin so this DVD will stay in my routine including RI30.

I've done all of Jillian Michael's dvd's except the yoga one. I did the Shred, Ripped in 30, Shred it with weights one after the other. Did not lose a single pound or inch.

*point* *point* See, this is what I keep hearing! More stories like this and less of the "amazing ridiculous life-changing" etc.

My point is, if I'm not going to see a huge difference, I'd rather stick with elliptical/cardio and tone when I lose weight. Bad idea?

You'll lose the *weight* faster if you incorporate strength training now, as opposed to waiting... having more muscle means your body is a better calorie burning machine. Obviously it comes down to what works for you and what you're comfortable doing, but there's no reason to wait to start lifting! Furthermore, burning off your fat with strict cardio and dieting can lead to "skinny fat" syndrome, and while you've mentioned you don't want a six pack, toned muscles are never outta fashion!