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this looks awesome! definitely going to give it a try.

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Kate--I think L3 is more about strength and less cardio than the previous workouts, though my heartbeat did get going during those jumps. MrsPayne--you're on a roll! Keep it up!! What did you think of the L2 workout? Which parts are more challenging for you? Cirflowers---congratulations on going down on the pant sizes.…

Hi all, I just took my measurements this morning. After doing 27 shred workouts, I lost the following: 5 lbs under an inch from each arm (definitely more muscle there) 1 inch from each thigh (less fat and more muscle here too) 1.5 inches from upper waist (all fat) 3.5 inches from lower waist (all fat) 2 inches from hips…

Way to go, MrsPayne! Each level is progressively more difficult and there will be challenging moves in each level. I think it helps to watch the workout before you do the first one for Levels 2 and 3 because there are some moves that you can't do while watching the tv screen. I have seen significant improvements in some of…

finnhead---you can do it! many of us on this thread did not think we'd continue after the first workout, but i promise, it gets easier and you will feel differently about yourself (inside and out) after just a few days of doing this. please let us know when you do your first workout. kate--thank you for starting this…

L3D5 completed! Was not in the mood to shred this evening, but it did feel good to complete the workout. I've been doubling up (yesterday I did level 3 followed by level 2; today i did level 3 followed by a level 1 workout) to try to get as close to 30 workouts in 25 days. If I double up the next two days, I'll get 29…

L3D4 (Day 22 overall) completed. So, today is the first time when I've felt like I've been able to fully do this workout w/ a few minor modifications (excluding the rock star jumps....i look like a has been rock star trying these and do butt kicks or high knees instead). This is about the time in the previous workouts…

Cirflowers and Kate---good job w/ your workouts today! Kate---that's awesome that you can do all of the strength exercises w/ 5lb weights! I did my L3D3 workout this morning, and then spent the rest of the day doing holiday shopping w/ a friend. I don't know which was more exhausting....Jillian or the stores. :) I've…

Cheers to everyone who got their workout on today.... GFPeggy & IceFaith--let us know when your video arrives and when you get that first workout in. The workout is not fun, but the results are addicting (more energy, lost inches). Cirflowers--you get the prize from me for a 4:30am workout. That's commitment. No way I…

it's good to see the new faces and to have others join us in this challenge. please post your success (or struggles) each day so that we can encourage and support you. that's great that you squeezed in the workout before going out, carmen! hope you enjoyed the dinner! and kate and bzbear---keeping the momentum going. it's…

I completed my workout this morning....I have a long day ahead and I know I won't be in the mood to workout when I get home later this evening. It feels good to have it out of the way for the day. I think that I am better w/ my food choices when I've taken the time to do a morning workout. I dread waking my body up in this…

Welcome Kelston! Keep at it--you'll start seeing progress relatively quickly in terms of your strength and endurance through the program. Please check in here each day to let us know how you are doing. You can do anything for 20 minutes for 30 days!

Carmen, the strength on circuit 3 kills me too. My arms and shoulders feel like spaghetti after the first set. So, I completed another workout this evening. Although I'm not seeing a change on the scale, I am losing inches. .5'' on each arm, 1" in each thigh, 1" on hips and almost 2" on bust. Not sure why I lost more in…

wow!--way to go on a 2 lb loss this week, carmen! that's very impressive given that you're so close to your goal weight to lose 2 lbs in one week. bobbi--welcome to this thread and good luck w/ your first workout! i completed D7 of L2 today (Day 15 overall). I also took a peek at workout 3 and there are several tough…

SK--it is not there. people seem to be logging it at 20 min of cardio circuit. Kate and Carmen-just finished the daily workout. i went over on calories, so could not skip the workout. (was still over on calories even w/ the workout, but i felt better for doing it). Enjoy the evening!

My first thoughts when I woke up this morning was that I did not want to work out today. Thirteen days in a row is probably the longest streak I've ever done. Still at work and hoping to change my attitude between now and when I get home.... Carmen--you're my inspiration today. Good for you for peeling yourself off the…

L2, D5 (Day 13 overall)--this is my halfway point as I will be stopping on Day 25. I can't believe I've completed workout #2 5 times already. They certainly do get easier. Carmen--I really can't do squat thrusts either (at least not like Natalie). Considering that I could not talk my feet into attempting it on the first…

I woke up early and completed the workout before going to work. If I wasn't fully awake going into the workout, I sure was coming out of it. Feels good to have it out of the way for the day. Those squat jumps and plank jacks are especially fun first thing in the morning (note sarcasm). But, my hips are noticing a…

hi folks, L2 D3 is history here (day 11 overall for me). it is becoming more manageable with each day. yesterday and today, it was my only exercise, so i put my all into it and felt like i had the energy to do it. i can see improvements with each day and that feels rewarding in itself to see those small changes. the planks…

I completed day 2 of L2 right now. I knew I would not do it if I didn't immediately change into my workout clothes when I returned from work. I've been off for the past week for Fall break, so it will be much more challenging to do this every day now that work is in full swing. Carmen, it is a little easier knowing what…

Workout 2 kicked my butt...the first workout feels like a walk in the park in comparison. Kate--it was really hard for me to keep up as well, but I tried my best. My upper body strength is pathetic, so I was groaning each time she mentioned getting into the plank position. When it came to the 3rd set of ab workout, I was…

Carmen---I'm encouraged with the inches you've lost. That's great!! Kate--I can so relate to your struggles and the obsession with weighing in. It is hard not to have my mood influenced by the numbers on the scale. Some days I can deal, and others I can get very down on myself. I weigh myself every day too, yet a part of…

I just finished the Day 7 workout. I've been sitting on the couch all day grading term papers, and was not really motivated to workout, but it felt good to move after a sedentary day. I don't doubt that I can get through the workouts anymore...I know I've done it for 7 days already and that my body is capable of doing what…

Day 6 is history. Kate--Level 1 is still a challenge for me too. I'm still building a good sweat in the workout and getting my heartbeat racing. I purchased a set of 3 lb weights yesterday, which I'm using for the second round of strength exercises within each set. I think maintaining the form is better than trying to push…

I just completed Day 5. I'm feeling good and noticing small differences in my body. My thighs are feeling heavier/tighter, which I take as a sign of increasing strength. As much as I hate those static lunges and side lunges, they are making a difference! Peejay---hang in there, you will start noticing a difference in your…

I completed the Day 4 workout this morning....little by little, I'm feeling stronger and gaining endurance. Carmen--my upper body strength needs a lot of work. I'm still doing the modified push ups and hope to jump to the "regular" push ups at Workout 2. Good for you for getting one in today!

I just completed the workout. The 20 minutes seems to go a little quicker w/ each workout. I am finding that the hardest part is getting through the 2nd strength set (with the lunges). I am literally dripping with sweat at this point, but I know that it is "downhill" after that point. Using 5 point weights is a challenge…

I was feeling rather proud of myself after my Day 1 shred workout because I felt good the rest of the day, but I definitely felt it as I was tossing around in bed this morning. So, the best way to recover from the Day 1 soreness is to go right into the Day 2 workout, right? I just completed the workout, and it definitely…