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Meee! I live Dennistoun and can often be found walking/cycling/running around that area if you want to join - add away ;)

I started a group for 30 day shred last week - everyone is at varying points in the shred so far, so anyone on here who wants to join would be more than welcome! Also feel free to add me. Group can be found here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/7995-30-day-shred-starting-25-08-12

I really hurt my knee the last time I did 30 DS - from what I remember I found level 2 quite hard on my knees. I think you should get a soft knee support, but you could also temporarily replace the high impact cardio sections with things with less or no impact, maybe something like these:…

You'll definitely see even more muscle tone lady - and even if the physical changes aren't super noticeable, you're going to FEEL the difference, I promise! Keep at it, we need to be at our physical peak for our morning workouts when I come to London ;)

Too many posts on here to reply to everyone individually, but huge well dones and pats on backs all round! It's great to see everyone being so determined and pushing through even when the shred is the last thing they want to do - it is a killer at first, but I can hand-on-heart promise that it gets easier. Just listen to…

Well done! Remember you can get the 30 Day Shred workouts on YouTube as well - just search Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred Level 1 and it pops right up ;) Love that you have a cheerleader! Bless his wee socks! Best of luck - the first few days are always the worst, but we're all gonna do it :)

Level 1 day 3 of 30 Day Shred complete! I'm very sweaty, and verging on the purple end of the red-face spectrum, but feeling GOOOD (Now that it's finished anyway, there are a few points where I feel more inclined to swear during the workout, but it's all worth it in the end!) A week today and we'll all be on level 2, not…

I don't have a HRM but I log it as circuit training, slightly varying by level. Level 1 - 20 mins Level 2 - 24 mins Level 3 - 28 mins Or similar! I'd rather record slightly less than over estimate, so those seem reasonable - it's what I'll stick with unless anyone has any better non HRM suggestions (I blew all my spare…

Okay, just done my measurements for the week - super depressing because the last ones I recorded were from late last year when I was almost at my target figure :( So safe to say I've accumulated quite a few inches everywhere! But it's exactly what we're here to change, so here are my measurements (all in inches): Upper…

Two days in and my stomach is groaning (I can't cough or laugh without grimacing, those bicycle crunches certainly work!), as well as that wee muscle in my underarm from the press ups. Ooft. Tomorrow's going to hurt, but I know if I can suck it up, then even by day 7 I'll notice a huge difference. Taking my measurements…

Pleasure to meet all of you! Looks like we have an amazing diverse group of people already. I feel hugely motivated and can't wait to get started! :)

Well done, I always find day two the hardest...and walking down stairs haha :p

Great idea, thanks for sharing! :)

Different people are doing it different ways. So some every day; some do the ten days of level one and take a rest day, then ten days of level two and a rest day, then ten days of level three; some do five days a week and two rest days. You'll know best what your body is capable of. Aim to do it every day, but if you need…

You have GOT to let me know how good this is, 'cause frankly it sounds magical.

Wow! Didn't expect this to take off quite as much as it did, or quite as quickly! But as many of you have suggested, I've started a group for this - so why don't we move this motivational party over there in time for the show on Saturday ;) You can find it here:…

This is great! Thanks so much for the extra motivation! ;)

I somehow managed to miss this thread the other day - just posted a similar one yesterday asking for buddies! Feel free to add me - I'm starting 30DS again on Saturday ;) Someone also pointed out, if you can't afford the DVD then the workouts are actually available on YouTube!

Glynis, please see the post above - you can use the YouTube videos if you can't afford the DVD ;) I'm sure anything with 30 days and general motivation factor would work if you would prefer to do something else. Welcome aboard! :D

Hi all! Great to see so many people on board! The first few days are killer but if you can soldier on then it's definitely worth it :) For those who don't want to buy the DVD it is in YouTube, all you need are some small handweights. Here's the link for level one, to do for the first ten days:…

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I'm starting again tonight, did it last September and been doing it on and off as a random work out, but I intend on seeing the full 30 days through again now that Spring has arrived! It's time to tone up! Feel free to add, I'm all for shared pain! :)

Ah thanks! Exactly what I needed to hear! I can tell I'm getting fitter day by day as I can push myself much harder. Good to have a rough idea, keeps my motivation up for level 2 :D Thank you :) Well done by the way - best of luck with your LAST DAY! Go you!

Hey shredders! I'm on level 1 day 9 of the shred so far - looking forward to moving up to level 2! Just wondering - when did you guys start noticing results? I haven't noticed ANYTHING yet, and I've been doing other stuff and making sure I'm eating healthy - I think some other matters of nature may be against me in slight…

I'm on level 1 day 6 today! Absolutely loving the shred so far, really into it and can't wait to move onto level 2. In the mean time as well as 30DS I'm trying to squeeze in as much extra and varied exercise as I can around work (which is tricky), so here's hoping it's enough to get some results :) Feel free to add me if…

I'm very impressed. Reading everyone's posts is definitely motivating :) I'm still fairly early on - I'm on Level 1 Day 6, and am absolutely loving it! After being in agony the first two days I feel myself stronger already, and can't wait to move onto level 2, and then 3! I think I'm actually going to have to do some extra…

Woo! I've just done day 2! I was in quite a lot of pain today, going down stairs was a near impossible feat, haha! Didn't know how I was going to force myself to do the second bout tonight, but so glad I did, I feel better for it (although still in some pain of course...) Well done so far! Side lunges with raises are a…

Level 1 day 1 DONE! My legs feel like jelly, and I definitely felt that... I can't wait for this to feel easier! Hopefully some other wee newbies will come along and I'll have company in my pain! :p I want to look that that woman in the green, what a body. 1 day closer to it I suppose ;)

I think I'm a little bit late to this party. I've just received my 30DS DVD through the post! So today is my L1D1...about to start tonight, am excited and a bit nervous! Sounds worth the pain though?

I've just discovered this thanks to this thread - I'm off to amazon me some 'shred! I'll be back to join the fun and games once it arrives in the post ;)