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My backs been bothering me a little too. Ice, ice and more ice...lol. Level 2 is as scary as it looks...lol but you'll do fine. It will feel like you're starting over from Day 1. I struggled through Exercise 2 the first 2 days I did it. Just keep at it. Workout 3 was surprisingly not scary. I actually enjoyed it. It hurt…

I feel like I'm all alone again. Where'd everybody go? Ok, so Day 15, Day 1 Workout 3 in the books. It was surprisingly not that bad. Apparently Workouts 1 and 2 have improved my cardio and strength. I did rather well through the middle, but definitely had to go to modified moves to finish the workout. The" new" pushups…

Okeydokey...Day 14, Day 7 Workout 2 done!!! I actually did pretty good (which i was suprised at, having worked a little O/T today). Came home, started at 9 pm, and was enjoying my Shrimp (boiled w/ a little Old Bay) chaser at 9:30. I did pretty good. The only exercise I couldn't complete straight through was the second set…

Get ready for a tough, but worthwhile ride. She's a tough trainer, but it's worth it. After Day 1, even Day 2, you're gonna ask yourself "Why did I sign up for this? My body hurts!!!" Just keep with it. It gets easier. Day 3 won't feel as bad, and by Day 4 you'll notice a big difference. Good luck and let us know how it…

Day 13, Day 6 Workout 2 down and out. Getting easier...I think I only rested during 1 or 2 of the exercises. We'll see how tomorrow goes, but I don't feel (at this time) that I am ready to move on to workout 3. I would really like to do Day 7 tomorrow and move on...but we'll have to see how that goes...lol. And where is…

Oh my god, that's friggin hilarious!!! I told my brother tonight I was doing the 30-Day Shred, and he asked what it was. And I said it's a workout tape by Jillian "My other job is a Dominatrix...and I like to cause PAIN" Michaels!!! She is so mean!!!

Day 12, Day 5 Workout 2 down in the book. Definitley getting easier, but still can't finish all the exercises. I'm close, but not there yet. We actually added a 3rd person tonight. My neighbor came over and she, myself and my wife all shredded. Very cool to do it as a group. Motivated me more to push a little harder. I…

I'm assuming those numbers are for one muffin? Too much sugar for me, but they sound yummy. I wonder how they would taste w/ a sugar substitute......

Yes it does...yes it does...push through. I wanted to stop after Day 1 and Day 2...just kept pushing and it got easier. Keep it up, you'll do great!!! Ok, so Day 11, Day 4 Workout 2 down in the books. Getting a little easier, but still can't make it through without little breaks. She's mean....real mean!!! Just gotta keep…

Thanks to everyone that has posted your stories as well as congrats!!! You are all a motivation to me!!! And congrats to all of you! You are all doing an awesome job. Keep it up!!! I just wanted to add a few things- I got my blood work back...my Bad Cholesterol is low (YAY!!!), my Good Cholesterol is low (Yay??????? She…

Ok...like I said...lack of sleep is a killer. Reread it and I understand. Thanks for all the supportive comments. I like seeing all the success stories on here! Great motivation!

I hope this was not directed at my post... I'm confused....I apologoize if I misunderstood your post. It's the lack of sleep....lol

ROFLMAO!!! Oh, I know the embarassing feeling alright. Why do you think we drop the blinds??? I don't want anyone seeing me doing that!!! Tell him it's worth it. My shirt is usually stuck to me at the end (I know tmi)...but seriously, it's a great cardio workout.

I'm with you. I've found my cravings for sweets have started to subside (they're not gone) just less often. I've also found, sugar free fat free pudding, weight watchers ice cream bars (which I rarely eat due to the sugar) andd lots of fruit!!! You just have to find something to replace your "sweets" with. I even really…

k...finally...Day 10, Day 3 of Workout 2 in the books. Lacked all motivation yesterday and got nothing done. Under my calories for the day and I gained weight. So I figured I better do good today. So I ran a mile (10:22- I know it's sad) and Day 10 of Jillian "I like to torture you" Michaels. My only problem...1111…

2011bride...welcome and congrats on the wedding!!! Enjoy the Bahamas...I'm sure I'm not the only one whos jealous that you're going....to get away even for a weekend.....I digress. Well, I didn't Zumba. We finished putting the doors in, ate dinner, and I felt like I was gonna pass out. Very weird for me. I usually am…

I will begin by saying this...I am not a nutritionist...I only know what I've heard and looked up. So take my advice with a grain of salt (although sodium is worse than sugar.....lol). What "sugar" are you having a problem with? I exceed my sugar intake on alot of days, but I do it mostly with fruits and vegetables. I do…

The calf is doing better. My wife got home, and we shredded. So Day 9, Day 2 of Workout 2 done. I had a guy coming over to help me hang bifold doors on my pantry...he showed up right as we were about to start the last minute of abs...so I only missed 1 minute of abs and the cooldown...not bad. But DAMN!!!!!!! Day 2 of…

Again??? Seriously??? There needs to be name calling among adults? Sad...so sad. I am not gullible, stupid or whatever else you'd like to call me. If it makes you feel better a s a human being to name call, that's your choice (and I feel bad for you). And as this conversation is completley irrelevant to what the OP…

Glad to see you're all still here!!! I think I am taking a day off today. I really don;t want to, but my right calf (again) feels tweaked. Can't really tell if it's a muscle pull, or slight cramp that won't go away, but it sure makes walking to the bathroom in the middle of the night fun (being that it's more of a limpy…

Read what I quoted. I have no problem with them stating that I was 300 pounds (because I was..fact). . The "really, REALLY gullible" part is where I took issue. There was no reason, or justification to throw that comment into the post. And as I stated in the beginning- each person is different. That's why I said I knew I…

Am I the only one still going?? Where did you all go? Ok, so Day 8, Day 1 of Workout #2....i say it again....Jillian is mean!!! lol. That was rough. I liked the walking pushups, but we realized we have a few issues. We usually workout in socks (no shoes in the living room) but we're sliding around. So sneakers in the…

Wow...way to turn it into a personal attack. There are numerous shows on tv where people who are overweight lose more than 5 pounds a week (under supervision of professionals). I am not gullible, or stupid, or whatever else you'd like to call me. I am not here to get into a second grade pissing contest with you. All I am…

For everyone saying that 5 pounds a day is dangerous, as with anything, one way is not for everybody. I started my weight loss on January 2, 2011. I was 304.8. And just by changing my eating habits, eating correctly, and cutting out sugar, I managed a 5 pound weight loss for 3 weeks straight. My body didn't go into shock.…

So technically Day 7 of Workout 1 completed. 2 shreds in one day!!! So we decided we're moving on to Workout 2 tomorrow. So we'll see how we do with that. I'll let you know tomorrow. Have a great night everyone!

Hey guys. So I ended up taking two days off...Saturday was an impossibility- worked both jobs with just enough time to eat dinner between them. Got 4 hours sleep Saturday into Sunday, worked all day and came home. After we ate and got the boys to bed, my wife puts on Jillian, and I could just not move off the couch. So I…

Nightime Shred again! Day 5 Circuit 1 down. Tomorrow is a day off...working 9am till Midnight. Maybe I can get a run in at work...we'll see. Catch you all on Sunday!

Had to wait till night time to get my Shred on...finished Day 4 Circuit 1 at 9:30 tonight!!! Still can't do all the pushups without a pause, but I can do more in a row than I could on day one. Seriously, the pushups and the overhead presses (finally added weights to it) kill my arms. And I tweeked my rigth calf...started…

Don't be scared. Do them at your own pace, and if needed, do modified push ups (from the knees). I power through as many as I can (sticking to the pace of the video) and usually have to rest for a rep or two so I don't collapse...lol

Figured I'd jump in!!! Literally! My wife did Day One on our cables on Demand feature, and kept saying how much Jillian was a sadist...lol So I figured I'd try it out. Started it on Monday- so day three completed of Level One. Still pretty sore- I'd say the thing I had the trouble with the most were the pushups today. Man…