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You can find it anywhere for really cheap since it's been around awhile. I bought it on iTunes for $4.99

It's a Jillian Michaels program and yes originally a DVD. It's 20 minutes and follows a 3-2-1 plan. 3 minutes strength, 2 minutes cardio, 1 minute abs and you do 3 circuits that are all different (different strength moves, cardio and ab moves). There are 3 levels that get progressively harder and the idea is to do each of…

I think I'm going to stick with doing level 2 15 times and level 3 15 times. Day 9 of level 2 tomorrow!

That's amazing! I'm on level 2 day 8 tomorrow. How is level 3?

I HATE the cardio in level 2 as well! And those awful chair squat v-raises. On that note, day 7 level 2 tomorrow.

Been doing it since mid June. Only 3 times a week and in between I do cardio. Finished day 6 level 2 today. There's another thread on here somewhere on the shred as well. Lots of posts. Happy shredding ladies!

Well done! I had to take Friday off because of shin splints. Back on the plan today. Level 2 day 5. I've lost 8lbs so far.

Finished level 2, day 4 this morning. I'm doing Anita's version of the chair squat v-raises now and that's still really hard but I'm better at them. Day 5 on Friday.

That's amazing, I can't run to save my life but I did go paddle boarding and had a really good time! But doing shred afterwards nearly killed me, lol! Do you think you'll add jogging into the program?[/quote] I really want to because I would love to do a 10k in November and work my way up to a half marathon but I don't…

Like this is what I mean.

You could try the plank jacks and jumps on your arms. You'll still have to use your core and resistance but less pressure on the shoulders.

Join us! We're all at different places and we all do things a little differently but we're all dedicated to the shred!

I did level 2 day 3 today and will do Day 4 on Wednesday, day 5 on Friday. I would take a break in between to let your shoulder rest. I find this to be REALLY hard on shoulders. Still suck at the V-Raises. Hoping it improves! My legs hurt today for some reason too. Went for a jog yesterday which I don't often do so maybe…

No only 10 days for level 1. It never got "easy" but I was able to get through it without stopping and I know level 2 is heavy on the core which is where I need to improve the most so I felt it was time to move on. 15 times for level 2 is reasonable. Not sure I'll ever be good at the chair squat v-raises.

Just started level 2 today. I'm going to do it 15 times which will take me 5 weeks. Then I will do level 3. Doing it this way seems to keep me on track rather than doing it everyday and I get sore and can't hardly move. The elliptical in between really helps stretch the muscles out.

@smehrjou I think I might try ripped in 30 but I won't be done the shred until September anyway. I am already seeing results so you will absolutely see results. I stick to about a 1700/calorie day diet because my job is also very physical.

I honestly only do it three times a week and I'm between I do elliptical. Sundays I rest. I'm also not in a hurry to shed pounds I just want to feel good. I'm planning on doing Jillian all summer long! I'm on level 1 day 8 tomorrow.

It was 4.99 on iTunes for the whole 30DS. I also noticed it was gone from YouTube so just decided to buy it.

I started the 30DS last Monday but I'm only doing it Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and then I do the elliptical on Tuesdays and Thursdays. So I did day 4 today. I find this works better for me because the elliptical days allow me to stretch the muscles out. I'm a housekeeper so being so sore I can't move doesn't work lol!

Just an update. Finally got my Fitbit Alta and started using it yesterday. I so far really like it and it has definitely become a motivating factor for me. Didn't bother buying one with the HR function and it's used but it's working great and I can't wait to track my first run with it!

Is there an app aside from MFP that can sort of do what the Fitbit does? I put my phone down often and never have it with me on a run or doing the elliptical or cross fit so I can't see calories I've potentially burned. If there was an app I would totally use that! Anyway. Fitbit is on its way and my husband got it cheap…

Great thread @STLBADGIRL! And well done couples new and old!

@jillybeansalad that makes sense. My husband won me a used Fitbit alt on eBay. So I'm starting with that one for now.

I also like hearing their customer service is great and I think I'll opt for a warranty as well.

I certainly didn't take it as negativity. I asked for opinions and I'm appreciative of all the comments whether they are pro or con. It's helping me to make my decision. So thank you!

This is all very good info. I can see some cons for sure but most are pros. Think I'll try one. I love the idea of challenging myself and I didn't even know about challenge groups! Love it!

I'm a MAJOR numbers gal. So I think I'd really like it. Thank you! And thanks to everyone who responded! I may look for a used one first and see how I like it but really the one I want is $129.99 which I feel is reasonable.

I own my own business which is a housecleaning business (would love a Fitbit that counted stairs). But out of curiosity...how can an employer ban them? That's terrible!

Was super sick all last week. But starting level 3 today. I have two weeks until my friend's wedding. Would be nice to feel confident!

I have four more days left of level 2. I've never done level 3 before so I'm excited to make it this far!