MicheleStitches Member

Agreed x 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 :bigsmile:

Week 2, Day 2 done...she's killing me!

I think this thread is absolutely...

Finishing up Week 1 soon and then moving on to 2...anything I should be warned about? :tongue:

After a few days off, I did my 5th day of Level 1 today. I also followed that with 25 minutes of jumping rope. I have to burn off all that gravy and stuffing and mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie and...:tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

My understanding is that a "rest & recovery day" means taking a break from strenuous activity. So it all depends on your personal fitness level. A nice walk, jog, leisurely swim or bike ride would be okay if you are moving in a pleasant and comfortable fashion. You want to give your muscles a "rest" so that they can…

It may only be 30 minutes, but some of it is intense. Whenever you do something strenuous, your muscles need an opportunity to recover or you may end up with injuries. Jillian says to take at LEAST one day off a week. Who am I to argue with THE BOSS? :laugh:

I finished yesterday. Down 3 lbs., 1/2 inch on my bust, 1/2 inch on my waist, and 1/2 inch on my hips. More importantly, I have much greater strength, stamina and muscle definition!

Today I did my 3rd workout of Level 1. I survived. :laugh:

Sure! jump right in! Some are ahead and some are a little behind, but ALL are welcome! :laugh: Here is a link to the group where you will find more discussion and support: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/17687-ripped-in-30-nov-dec-13

We must be "fitness twins!" :bigsmile: I also struggle with form on side lunges...they just feel awkward to me. And I find that other move you described..."hollow man" pulls on my back a lot. I can't seem to keep my lower back on the floor doing that as well. Edited to add: I also have done 2 days worth of Level 1 so far.

Wasn't able to get a workout in yesterday. Today I did Level 3 (my 9th time doing Level 3) and then I did Ripped in 30 Level 1. Only one more workout and I will have done the 3 Levels each 10 times! :bigsmile:

Today I did the 30 Day Shred Level 3 followed by Ripped in 30 Level 1. I also shoveled snow. :happy:

Olalola, I haven't been feeling 100% this week either! That being said, I took yesterday "off" from any "real" workout. I did get in over 15,000 steps and over 50 floors (up the stairs) worth of walking. I have only done Ripped, Level 1 one time this week because I am still finishing up The 30 Day Shred. Depending on how…

8 lb. weights? You go girl! There are some moves that I could do with heavier weights, but not the whole workout! :noway:

I am curious...what size hand weights do most people use? I have 2 lb. and 5 lb. dumbbells that I used doing "The 30 Day Shred."

I don't have a gym membership and we do not own a treadmill or other serious execise machine. However, I take a brisk walk most everyday. I have a FitBit One and I try to hit 15,000 steps and 50 floors (flights of stairs) per day. Sometimes I will jog/run (if hubby is not with me.) I also jump rope in my garage, especially…

BRAVO!

I am just finishing up The 30 Day Shred and so yesterday, I took my crazy pill and did 30 DS Level 3 followed by Ripped in 30 Level 1 (Day 1). One solid hour of Jillian kicking my butt! Most of my strength lies in my lower body. Doing The Shred has been very challenging for me because of that. All those moves that work my…

Hi ya'll! My user name here is actually "MicheleStitches" but the last few letters get dropped under my avatar. I am a former Southern gal (eastern North Carolina) who moved to the land of the cowboys -- Cheyenne, Wyoming -- this summer. I am a 47 year-old wife and a mother of 7 kids. (Yeah, I'm crazy) Most of them are now…

We now have a group! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/members/17687-ripped-in-30-nov-dec-13 Join us!

Great! If you succeed, I have a BIG request...can we keep the group SIMPLE? I was in a similar group for a different workout where there was a new thread for every single day of the workout...that really got confusing and hard to follow. May I humbly suggest that we just have a few threads in the group...like maybe the…

I did my 30 Day Shred Level 3 workout today. Did you? If not, jump on it! :laugh:

(Also posted this on the 30 Day Shred...apologies to those of you who are following both threads. But I guess this was worth seeing twice, right? :wink: )

First off, let me say that most women's inner thighs touch. This is VERY NORMAL! You have to be super skinny and/or built a certain way for them to not touch...so I wouldn't worry about it too much. That being said, everyone is built differently and have areas that are the last to go. Perhaps the inner thigh area is that…

Today's motivation...if you've ever said, "I've only lost 5 pounds," take a look at this, and then slap yourself! Losing 5 lbs. is a MAJOR accomplishment!

Been feeling crummy all weekend. Woke up today w/ a headache and sinus pressure. YUCK! :grumble: But...I took a painkiller, decongestant, and expectorant, waited a while for them to kick in and did my level 3 workout anyway. :wink:

I'll be glad to post my start and finish weight and measurements when I'm done if other folks will! I can also give some fitness improvements...like number of push-ups, how long I can hold a plank, etc.