Jillian's 30 Day Shred

Happy Friday Shredders,
Getting ready to take off from work - it's 33 degrees here in Houston feels like 20's and it's SNOWING - unbelievable!! Shred on for this evening and DH has to work late so I will probably do extra to pass the time. Would be a great snuggle nite but perhaps tomorrow..
Shredded lates nite and noticed more energy throughout - scissors were more manageable, jumping lunges were accomplished with reasonably good form and I even wasn't completely dying during the jumping jax w/ 5lb weights (my arms were like rags after the first attmpt). I am with Smiles on those travelling push ups and that very last rep of dumbell lifts with the leg raises I was completely done. Feels good to not quit ...even when you feel like you want to theres a little more energy left, Hurray for us!!!!
Casper - you get a gold star, what a thoughtful, loving husband to do that for Mrose The support is always so helpful, especially from loved one's who encourage us on. You two sound like the perfect match.:flowerforyou:
Smiles- so sorry to hear about your injury, I know you'll be on the mend and back Shredding in no time:flowerforyou: It's so cool when those little moments happen that show us our attitude change - changed attitude = changed life in my book. You're such a rock star!!

I hope everyone makes it a fantastic rest of the day and I'll probably check back later!

Janet

AGH! It's so cold today I didn't even feel like working out because I didn't want to get out from under my blanket!

But I did and now I'm burning up.....
and my shoulders feel like I'm a Barbie that some tot tried ripping the arms off!

Hopefully that doesn't effect my bowling game tomorrow (which I will be doing after working 11 hours retail!) .

Good job to everyone else for keeping up the good work...and letting me know what to expect from level 3. I think I'll be starting it in 3-4 days. =]

:drinker: Heather

Oh and I'll be doing my check-in on Sunday. I am anxious to see my results!

So glad to see this thread still going! I'm still on Level 2 with 3 lb weights, doing it about every other or every third day. Wish I could do it more often, but I'm happy to be sticking with it. My energy level is so high, and I'm feeling so "fit." LOVE IT!! I can only imagine how much better I would feel if I could Shred everyday.

Since it would be easy to talk myself out of it, I'm committing to Shred tomorrow morning. I have just enough time to squeeze it in before the rest of our day starts (busy day with the kids planned). Have a great Sunday, everyone!!

Ahhh the SUPERMANS....they were surprisingly easier today than yesterday. Pretty sure I'm doing them right. Second set definately harder than the first though! However, I completed every single one! I'm hoping my eyes would catch up with the scale..and everyone else's eyes...18 gone and I'm just not seeing or believing it! Why do I feel like my clothes don't even fit any different!? Anyone else experience this?

What kind of clothes? Are they fitted or stretchy? May be worth a visit to a clothing store and try some things in a smaller size, just for a reality check. I did that a few weeks ago. Had been stuck in one size for so long, it was automatic to pull that size off the racks. Then I thought, "Why not?" and tried on a smaller size. Much to my surprise, the smaller size fit! And not just one item, either. Everything in that smaller size fit, so I know it wasn't just a fluke.

I stayed true to my word and got my Shred in this morning. I'm so glad I did. I swear it's because I committed to this thread last night. Thanks guys!

May I also tag along? I just joined MFP this last week and just started 30 Shred today. I'm gearing up to start Power90 in January (my Dad's Christmas gift to me. :happy:)

Today was level one day one for me. Afterward I was so shaky and queasy (not enough of a cool down, I'm thinking) -- but I made it though the entire workout (albeit with modifications). When the cardio (mostly the jumping jacks and jumping rope) started kicking my butt, I walked (briskly) in place until I caught my breath/stamina and could continue. I couldn't keep up with ALL of the push ups and crunches -- but I really surprised myself by being able to do about half of the push ups, which I did not expect! I though I would be able to do maybe one or two.

One day down.

-Mande

Mande, congrats on your first workout!! :drinker: It will definitely get easier with time. Be patient but be consistent. You may extend the cool down. I also recommend stretching more. :flowerforyou:

Yesterday I did the first set of my weights routine, which is morphing - and I need to buy iron again . Then did shred level 3 with just a couple of little cheats, then did the second set of my weights. Then did 15 min's of elliptical to cool down - and then went ahead and did a 3rd set of weights on a couple of my weaker exercises.

I need to do some concentration curls on my left arm - the bicep is notable smaller than my right.

Couple cute notes. I accidentally grabbed our 8 pound dumbs when it was time to do shadow boxing with weights - I'd been doing it with 5's. Wow,,, big diff. I'll do that again.

Nothing really unusual about yesterdays exercises, I should feel fine. After exercising I went out in the shop and worked a couple hours on the restore I'm doing on an antique crib for the grandson. Man - I'm feeling that today. Just beat-*kitten*-up...

30 day shred level one day two DONE! My alarm went off at 6:15 this morning and I popped right out of bed -- it was great!

I eased up on the cardio a little more (alternating between the actual exercise and walking in place) to keep my heart rate under control (don't have a HRM yet) and walked circles around my kitchen/dining/living room for about 5 minutes following the workout for extra cool down -- still feeling a teeny bit queasy, but better than yesterday.

Hey all!

I started the 30 Day Shred on Dec 1 and have done it everyday, so today is my 7th Day!! I can really see a difference in my performance in just a week. I'm going to move up on the 11th to level 2 so I'll have 10 full days at level 1. I still pretty much despise push-ups but at least I'm doing them!

I hope everyone has a great work out today!!!

Hey Shredders!!
Woo Hoo And Happy Monday to everybody!! I shredded on Saturday and took a rest day yesterday, sort of - did a bunch of walking and moving around up and down the ladder going into the attic for Xmas decorations and got them up yesterday, in the cold misty weather, and cooked and did laundry.....et al.
Shred and 20min TJ on for after I get home from work and I already have dinner ready so there's one less thing to do, YAY!!.
My scale says no changes but my clothes are fitting differently - even the size 12 low rises are loose in the hips and seat!!!!. I like the changes I see in me since I've added this workout. As I was dragging stuff out of the attic, I had no difficulty at all - big difference from last year. I think I will be using the 5lb dumbells for a while, though, I might - and I say might- be able to move up to 8lbs on some of the moves but on those shadowboxers and jumping jax w/ weights - DEF not right now. I guess it would be okay to do a partial increase.....hmmm
Welcome, welcome to all the new faces!!!!! Glad you all are here ~ we need you!!
Amanda - congrats on making it all the way through!!!:drinker: good for you, I knew you could do it!

Smiles- Hang in there and heal, heal heal!! You will be so mad at yourself if you hit it too soon and make it worse!!! Jillian will be there for you when you're ready:laugh: and so will we!!

Supermom - I know how you feel about the push up thing - never spent too much time on them until Jillian - they pay off though!!
I am no longer self conscious about short sleeves or sleeveless shirts!!

Mroper- I just changed my routine up from an am w/o to pm. Both have their pluses. I prefer working out in the am because it's done for the day but when I do I don't have enough time to do my hair - it's soaked!!! So I've had my hair in a ponytail since Jan 9th - (my vanity!!!!) Now I'm working out in the pm which gives me more time for the "maintenance stuff" but I have to really keep the goal in front of me or I'll find some plausible reason not to work out. So far so good though!!!

Big (((HUGGS))) to All and Keep Shredding,
Janet

You will need some hand weights and if exercising on a hard surface, you will need a mat. Those are all that are required for Level 1. not sure about the other 2 levels.

I use 4lb. But I have seen that some of the others use heavier and some lighter. So I guess its whatever you are comfortable with. There are a lot of reps so what may feel easy at first could turn out to be more difficult in the end. You will definitely feel this workout.

You will need some hand weights and if exercising on a hard surface, you will need a mat. Those are all that are required for Level 1. not sure about the other 2 levels.

3 or 5 lbs?

I use 5's for some things and 8's for others, and I could use 12's or 15's for a few things - but I don't have them :sad: .

It's nice to have an assortment, so if you're getting your butt kicked you can trade down a bit, and if it's easy you can move up.

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Great job Smiley - that's how we do it.