South Beach Diet - 30 Day Shred & South Beach

Hello fellow Beachers! :)

I was just wondering if anyone is doing the 30 Day Shred DVD by Jillian Michaels while on South Beach. I recently ordered mine and a friend of mine brought it over to me today. I don't plan to start until I get back from Philly so I can start fresh.

If any of you are, please share your experiences. Maybe we could start a support thread or a challenge here. I know there's one in the exercise area but I wouldn't mind a more intimate one over on this side of the Beach.

Let me know what you guys think. If not, I'd love to hear your successes and challenges while shredding away. :)

hi sunshine!

i am also doing 30 day shred but i have paused to focus and finish:)phase one. i think it's awesome! i had some doubts at first due to my back injury but my doctor and my physio therapist cleared me. i'll be honest- the first time i did it i almost hurled! but i followed the modified version dutifully and within weeks felt stronger and the exercises grew easier every time!!! it's very high intensity but jillian's commanding presence kept me on point *grin* well,hope this was helpful. feel free to pm me if you need more in-depth info!

cheerio

janet

I have it but haven't tried it. I will definitely give it a try.

I'm doing 30 day shred along with doing Power 90 w/my hubby! I LOVE the shred and all of Jillian's workouts!

Sunshine~
I have 30 day shred...did it for a few days then stopped to concentrate on phase I again...I would be interested to be part of the group...im me or let me know what everyone decides...
Sara

Thanks for sharing guys! :) We'll just leave this open and post whenever we can. I'm glad I'm not the only Beacher that will be doing this. I'm going to officially start mine August 10th, no matter how jet-lagged I'll be. ;) By then, more of us will be ready to get going. Also, those who have already begun can help the rest of us along. :)

I would love to join in on this, but I'm worried about the intensity of the workouts. Jillian can be pretty hard core! :dizzy:

But I really am looking for something new to do, still thinking about it!

I would love to join in on this, but I'm worried about the intensity of the workouts. Jillian can be pretty hard core! :dizzy:

But I really am looking for something new to do, still thinking about it!

Go for it! :) If I'm going to do it, anyone can! :)

As stated above, I'm starting when I return in a couple of weeks. I already have the DVD sitting next to the DVD player. I know that our weight loss will be energized with a dose of exercise. Maybe we can consider this something like a boot camp. A South Beach, Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred Boot Camp! :drill:

Okay, CindieJo, I'll be looking for your enlistment papers when I get back! ;)

BTW CindieJo, I love your avatar! :)

OMFG!!!!! :eek: Jillian Michaels has NO mercy!!! :drill: I just finished Level 1 a little while ago. I hurt! I HURT I say!!!! :yikes:

Although, I must admit it HURTS SO GOOD!!!! :wl: I feel I've made a major accomplishment. Especially as I've been trying to do the workout since early this morning. There were so many obstacles along the way that could not be avoided. Also, I just got back in from Philadelphia late last night as our flight was delayed, but that's another story. ;) The excuses were running rampant in my mind. It was so easy for me to say, "I'll start tomorrow." However, I felt I made a commitment to start today and I had to stick with it. I'm glad I did! :D

Okay people, who's with me? It doesn't matter what level or day you're on. Just get moving. We're going to get this South Beach thing mastered by working our arses off!! :exercise:

Oooohhhh way to go Sunshine !!

I'm waiting for my 30 day shred. Been working out with my old friend Billy Blanks in the meantime ;)

Can't wait to see how everyone progresses.

Hi - I am not doing the 30DS regularly, but I just wanted to comment that I used it for the last two weeks while I was away from home. (I brought my 5-lb weights with me.) I did it every other day. Given how much my arms hurt from the front raises there is no way I could do it every day...

Anyway - I highly recommend it as a GREAT workout when you just have a little time!! I plan to keep doing it whenever I miss my classes (which are similar: crunches, cardio, weights...)

Shred on, beachers!

Oooohhhh way to go Sunshine !!

I'm waiting for my 30 day shred. Been working out with my old friend Billy Blanks in the meantime ;)

Can't wait to see how everyone progresses.

Thanks Christine!! :) I woke up so sore this morning!! However, I pressed through as I didn't have a choice! :) Just finished my workout for Day 2/Level 1 a little while ago. I survived and am SO ready to hit the showers and crash for the night! :)

Hi - I am not doing the 30DS regularly, but I just wanted to comment that I used it for the last two weeks while I was away from home. (I brought my 5-lb weights with me.) I did it every other day. Given how much my arms hurt from the front raises there is no way I could do it every day...

Anyway - I highly recommend it as a GREAT workout when you just have a little time!! I plan to keep doing it whenever I miss my classes (which are similar: crunches, cardio, weights...)

Shred on, beachers!

Hi Emma! :) Thanks for sharing your experience with this workout. It's been a long time since I've done anything structured and/or had to commit to. I walk, swim, park far from the entrance and avoid elevators like the plague whenever I can but it just isn't enough for me to continue melting this fat away. You rock for adding other forms of exercise! I'll get there someday. ;)

Survived another day on the 30-Day Shred. :) I felt a little cold trying to creep into my system and of course my mind told me to just lie in bed and feel blue. However, I put that thought out of my head immediately and turned on the DVD. I'm glad I did as I felt much better after only a few minutes of working out. I figured, it's only 20+ minutes, I could do anything for 20+ minutes.

My daughter is so funny. She thinks the "jumprope" is the funniest move ever. She seems to come into the room right when I'm doing that one.

I can't believe this, but I'm actually envious and totally bummed waiting for my 30 day shred to come in !

I really wanna get going with it. I'm sure that judging by what you're saying about it, I will be crying like a baby and wondering why I wanted to do it ! :lol:

I can't believe this, but I'm actually envious and totally bummed waiting for my 30 day shred to come in !

I really wanna get going with it. I'm sure that judging by what you're saying about it, I will be crying like a baby and wondering why I wanted to do it ! :lol:

Jillian totally kicked my arse tonight! I tried the first few minutes with shoes as was suggested on another thread and that made it unbearable! I couldn't do anything so I had to kick them off to get the full effect of the workout. I'm a barefoot girl and can do the moves much better that way. On top of it, Aunt Flo decided to pop up with a vengeance for her monthly visit!! I so wanted to give in to her but I slapped the beeyatch and told her to get out of my way until Jillian, I and the girls were done. I also turned on my radio as I was slightly annoyed by Jilian's voice tonight. That's probably because she was telling me to keep moving and don't quit! Every ounce of my body aches and I am more than ready for a hot shower. I'll pop a couple of Midols and it's off to Sleepville!!!

hi sunshine!

i am also doing 30 day shred but i have paused to focus and finish:)phase one. i think it's awesome! i had some doubts at first due to my back injury but my doctor and my physio therapist cleared me. i'll be honest- the first time i did it i almost hurled! but i followed the modified version dutifully and within weeks felt stronger and the exercises grew easier every time!!! it's very high intensity but jillian's commanding presence kept me on point *grin* well,hope this was helpful. feel free to pm me if you need more in-depth info!

cheerio

janet

Hi Janet:

I waited until after I was done with my "re-visit" to Phase 1 before I decided to kick up the exercise. I'm glad I did. I'm on Day 5/Level 1. It's not easy but I'm able to keep up and actually do jumping jacks without thinking I was going to pass out! :lol: Can I say how much I've always hated freaking jumping jacks?!?!?! :rolleyes:

I started working out with the radio last night. I turn Jillian down a tad and crank up the tunes. It makes my 20+ minutes go by much faster. :)

Please feel free to post here any time. :)

I have it but haven't tried it. I will definitely give it a try.

And exactly what are we waiting for my dear? Let's pop open that DVD and get moving!! :drill:

Okay, CindieJo, I'll be looking for your enlistment papers when I get back! ;)

I'm baaaaaccckkkkk.....where are you Cindie?

Hey Sunshine!! Sorry, I forgot to check back in this thread!! You are doing so great, good for you!! :carrot:

No shredding for me yet, tending to an injury and should be in chiro/massage thereapy treatments for another 2-3 weeks. But I have been given the clearance to do "light exercising". You think the Shred qualifies? ;)

I am going to go ahead and order the DVD, though. I love Jillian Michaels, and I want to give this a try. I like the time period of just 20+ minutes a day.

Thanks for keeping me motivated!! I'm glad you like my avatar, I thought it was pretty cool too!!

Keep it up, chickie!! :woohoo:

Hey Sunshine!! Sorry, I forgot to check back in this thread!! You are doing so great, good for you!! :carrot:

No shredding for me yet, tending to an injury and should be in chiro/massage thereapy treatments for another 2-3 weeks. But I have been given the clearance to do "light exercising". You think the Shred qualifies? ;)

I am going to go ahead and order the DVD, though. I love Jillian Michaels, and I want to give this a try. I like the time period of just 20+ minutes a day.

Thanks for keeping me motivated!! I'm glad you like my avatar, I thought it was pretty cool too!!

Keep it up, chickie!! :woohoo:

There you are! :wave:

Go ahead and order and hop to it whenever you feel better. :)

Thanks for the :woohoo:! No thanks needed for the motivation. ;)

Hello all! :wave:

Just wanted to post about Day 6. I was able to get it in early again and it felt so good. Willpower is a great motivator because I just wanted to crash for a few hours. Fortunately, I pushed myself to get my bum off the bed and started the DVD. I also worked out with the radio again. It so makes the time go by much faster.

I feel much better about the jumping jacks today. :) So much better than when I started this. I don't want to slap Jillian anymore. :lol:

Until tomorrow...

Worked out late again. I think I like it much better midday to 4pm better. Well, at least I got it in. :) Just want to keep it up no matter what. ;)

Sunshine ... you are my hero !!! :D

My 30 day shred has arrived, so I'm ready to get started with it. I think I will start today if I can find my weights.

I was giggling about you and the jumping jacks. I totally hate them too. I remember seeing a little clip of Jillian for the 30 day shred, and doing jumping jacks, and saying .. "don't tell me you can't do jumping jacks .. i've worked with 400 pound people that can do jumping jacks". She's got no mercy !!!

I can't wait to see how everyone does with it.

Sunshine ... you are my hero !!! :D

My 30 day shred has arrived, so I'm ready to get started with it. I think I will start today if I can find my weights.

I was giggling about you and the jumping jacks. I totally hate them too. I remember seeing a little clip of Jillian for the 30 day shred, and doing jumping jacks, and saying .. "don't tell me you can't do jumping jacks .. i've worked with 400 pound people that can do jumping jacks". She's got no mercy !!!

I can't wait to see how everyone does with it.

Oh girlie! Hero I'm not! :dizzy: I did Day 9 today. I still haven't decided if I'm ready to transition to Level 2 yet. I think I still need to be totally comfy with Level 1 first before that happens. I mean, it's more doable each day but still gives me a good sweat.

Anyway, I'm glad yours has finally arrived!!! :carrot: I say get going on it even without the weights. It'll still pay off. And that 400 pound comment made me keep going and I'm pretty much able to keep up. I think there's like 3 or 4 times we do jumping jacks. Let me know how it goes. :)

Anyone on Level 2? Give me a sneak peek of details before I cross over. :)

Way to go, Sunshine!! :carrot:

I've not ordered mine yet :( Still fighting this pain and trying to figure out the source. Might end up doing an MRI if I don't see positive results in the next week or two.

I tried to do a walking DVD the other day, and my TV/DVD player broke!! Maybe that was a sign that I just need to take it easy for now. I so dislike not being active with me being so new on the beach!!

Okay .. I officially HATE jumping jacks and reverse crunches !!!

OMG Sunshine .. I'm dyin' over here ...

My arms ache, my stomach, my hams, my butt, my shoulders .. did i miss anything?!

I'm telling you, the first time she said to get down on the floor, I felt like I could just stay there :lol:

I struggled a bit, but I kept pushing on and I did it. So I'm happy with that :)

I can't believe you're on Day 9 already. Go girl !

Okay, sorry to post in here but I can't help myself.

Level 2 of 30 day shred is gruesome :o :p.

Sunshine, I think you are doing awesome and waiting to you get comfy with level one seems like the smart thing to do :D

Congrats to you too, ruby2sday :cheer:

Okay, now I will go away :p

Way to go Christina! :carrot:

Although I'm not looking forward to being sore and all, I know I need someone like Jillian to keep me motivated! Keep up posted!

Did you chickies know there is another 30 Day Shred thread over in Fitness? You might take a read over there and get some ideas but please don't leave the Beach!
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/fitness-videos/172013-30-day-shred-chat-support-2-a.html

Way to go, Sunshine!! :carrot:

I've not ordered mine yet :( Still fighting this pain and trying to figure out the source. Might end up doing an MRI if I don't see positive results in the next week or two.

I tried to do a walking DVD the other day, and my TV/DVD player broke!! Maybe that was a sign that I just need to take it easy for now. I so dislike not being active with me being so new on the beach!!

Thanks! :)

Maybe you should get the MRI sooner than a week or two. Better to be safe than sorry. :hug:

Take it easy as you need to, the Beach will still work for you. Please focus on taking care of you. :)



posted by ruby2sday

Okay .. I officially HATE jumping jacks and reverse crunches !!!

OMG Sunshine .. I'm dyin' over here ...

My arms ache, my stomach, my hams, my butt, my shoulders .. did i miss anything?!

I'm telling you, the first time she said to get down on the floor, I felt like I could just stay there

I struggled a bit, but I kept pushing on and I did it. So I'm happy with that

I can't believe you're on Day 9 already. Go girl !

I soo totally know exactly where you're coming from!!! :eek: It's like you find parts of your body you never knew were there. :lol: I sometimes consider ABS a break. :lol:

Thanks for the "go girl"! I need it!

posted by Onederchic

Okay, sorry to post in here but I can't help myself.

Level 2 of 30 day shred is gruesome .

Sunshine, I think you are doing awesome and waiting to you get comfy with level one seems like the smart thing to do


Please don't apologize for posting here, all are welcome! :)

You're scaring me now about Level 2!!!! :eek: I'm going to have to watch it before I cross over. :)

Thanks for the compliments. Can always use those. ;)

And yes, sticking with Level 1 at this point, until I'm ready. :)

posted by CindieJo

Although I'm not looking forward to being sore and all, I know I need someone like Jillian to keep me motivated! Keep up posted!

It'll be pain worth feeling as you'll know your body is alive and that Jillian is helping to make it happen!! ;)

posted by Ruthxxx

Did you chickies know there is another 30 Day Shred thread over in Fitness? You might take a read over there and get some ideas but please don't leave the Beach!
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/fitn...pport-2-a.html

I saw this and have posted there as well. I just felt like having something more personal and to share with others who are on the same plan. Thanks for posting the link as there are great posts there as well.

Thanks again! :hug:

I didn't mean to skeer ya :hug::hug:

I didn't mean to skeer ya :hug::hug:

Tooooooo late!!!! :fr:

Eep! :| :hug:

It has shipped and its on the way!! Augh!!!

So, really, as torturous (sp?) as this sounds, are you all really able to do this every single day????????

What do you do when you are so sore, and then have to do more the next day?

I know I just need to do something!! Even if my injury makes me do some modifications, I just want to start moving!! And then I saw a preview for the next Biggest Loser season starting 9/15, I can't wait!

Eep! :| :hug:

Okay, I took a chance and peeked into Level 2 after I did Level 1 tonight. It didn't look as bad as I thought so I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow. ;)

Originally posted by CindieJo

It has shipped and its on the way!! Augh!!!

So, really, as torturous (sp?) as this sounds, are you all really able to do this every single day????????

What do you do when you are so sore, and then have to do more the next day?

I know I just need to do something!! Even if my injury makes me do some modifications, I just want to start moving!! And then I saw a preview for the next Biggest Loser season starting 9/15, I can't wait!

Hi CINDIEJO! :) I'm glad yours is on its way. You will truly enjoy the benefits from this. It's only 20+ minutes and is very doable daily. She has 2 women doing this with her. One is doing a modified version and the other is doing more advanced. I tend to go between what all 3 of them are doing.

You will be sore of you haven't worked out in a while but I guess it all depends on what level you're doing and your exercise patterns. After the first few days I decided to take Tylenol before I worked out. Some days a warm shower/bath helped. On the days I forgot to take Tylenol before, I just took it after. Some days just rest. That will vary from person to person.

Good luck and a speedy recovery from your injury. :)

CindieJo: I agree with SunshineCA, it's definitely doable daily, it's hard but doable.

SunshineCA: I noticed that after doing it like 5 times, I wasn't sore anymore, so you might consider skipping the Tylenol once you get used to it just to see if it even still hurts.

SunshineCA: I noticed that after doing it like 5 times, I wasn't sore anymore, so you might consider skipping the Tylenol once you get used to it just to see if it even still hurts.

Thanks! :)

Sure. hope the soreness goes away! :)

I would like to share my fear, Im doing phase 1 and i know how important is to build muscles, but honestly i more into lose weight in phase 1 for than go for resistance exercises... and thats why im concerned with 30shred and also jillian's boost your metabolism dvd!!

Im afraid to gain weight if i start those... :(

Sure. hope the soreness goes away! :)

It comes and goes but I'm not as young as I used to be. :lol: I always thought I was pretty active but starting this reminded me that I wasn't. ;)

originally posted by izzystizzy

I would like to share my fear, Im doing phase 1 and i know how important is to build muscles, but honestly i more into lose weight in phase 1 for than go for resistance exercises... and thats why im concerned with 30shred and also jillian's boost your metabolism dvd!!

Im afraid to gain weight if i start those...

I didn't start the Shred until I was in Phase 2. I didn't think I ws physically ready to handle it. However, there are some people who have, I'm sure.

The latest push in the SBD Lifestyle is to move more. So if these workouts make you more active, you shouldn't gain. I know everyone is different but I'm still losing and at a steady pace.

With the Shred it includes cardio, strength and abs. I'm not familiar with the metabolism DVD.

izzystizzy: When I started 30DS, my weight loss sped up so I personally didn't have that problem and about Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, it's not a weight training DVD, it's pure intense cardio, so I really don't understand your concern there...

and about Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, it's not a weight training DVD, it's pure intense cardio, so I really don't understand your concern there...

How long is this workout?

How long is this workout?

Its amazing , only 50min including warmup and cooldown , and there is no weight needed , just your body :) It's my favorite fitness one!

Its amazing , only 50min including warmup and cooldown , and there is no weight needed , just your body :) It's my favorite fitness one!

Thanks! I'll have to check this out.

Me buttin in again :D

I have Jillian's Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism and the No More Trouble Zones. Both are approx 50 minutes and pretty good and intense. I like them. The No More Trouble Zones is the only exercise DVD that has made me cry to date :o

Cry???? Oh God no!! You guys are trying to kill me! :rolleyes:

Not me, Jillian is the one trying to kill ;) :p

SunshineCA: I didn't cry with NMTZ, I want to cry when I do BFBM but I personally find NMTZ to be a little more mild, not easy, but a little easier

Maybe I am just a weak wuss :D

Not me, Jillian is the one trying to kill ;) :p

Maybe I am just a weak wuss

:lol:

originally posted by kristintcs

SunshineCA: I didn't cry with NMTZ, I want to cry when I do BFBM but I personally find NMTZ to be a little more mild, not easy, but a little easier

Let me survive all 3 phases of the Shred before I venture into more Jillian! :dizzy:

Just to let it be known, I wasn't trying to turn you or anyone else away from any of Jillian's workouts. I love them and recommened them to anyone who is wanting a change up in their routine :)

Oh I know girlie! ;) It's cool! :cool: I'm just taking her nice and slow. I'm not as exercise fit as the rest of you guys. I have to play catch-up. :lol:

Good. I just wanted to be sure that I wasn't stepping on any toes or anything of the such :D

Never! You're Onderful Onderchic Onderwoman! You step on the toes of no one! ;)

:rofl::rofl: And that is why I ♥ you :D :hug:

:dancer: :joker: :high: :yes:

Hi,

I'm not a SBD but just ordered my 30DS and am eager to get it and get going. I like your posts so far, can I stay?

Hi,

I'm not a SBD but just ordered my 30DS and am eager to get it and get going. I like your posts so far, can I stay?

Of course you can. ;)

I just ordered 30DS also...do you feel it has helped you?? I keep reading that helps you lose inches more than weight, but as long as Im losing SOMETHING idc what it is lol

LIL PIXIE:

With the combination of SB and 30DS, I'm losing weight and inches. Congrats on ordering yours and I hope it arrives soon. Have fun! ;)

hey girls, i finally decided to give a second chance for Jillian and start again with the BFBM dvd at least for the next 3 weeks (till i go back to Europe) , than i think i would go back to 30DS , since I don't have much time free than! :)

YAY! I'm really excited about getting this video. I only have a few pounds to shed, but I really need to tone up and firm up.

I love walking, but we live up a long dirt road and getting my son to the pavement in **** stroller sucks. So I do the usual things like carry my son as much as possible, park far, stand up and/or pace at home when on the phone etc. All make shift - but at least it's something. I'm glad I found a place to be accountable. I was on bodybuilding.com and really like that site - but I'm not good at journaling so I feel like an idiot starting all these journals and not updating them.

My 30-Days are just about over but I'm going to keep going with the DVD. Once I master all 3 levels I will try her other DVD's.

Hey SB shreddin' chickies!! :hug:

So I'm still grounded as far as exercise goes. Latest news from the doc is to just do nothing until we figure out what is going on with my injury. Seeing a specialist next week, bummer!! :(

But I did get the DVD and watched Level 1 -- I'm dying to do it!!!!

But alas, must wait until I get the clearance. So good luck chickies, I'll join you again someday when I can really shred with you!! ;)

Take care of yourself Cindie! :hug: The Shred will be there whenever you're ready. ;)

Well...my dvd came in today and I just finished doing it...wow, my thighs are burning!!!! I couldn't even walk straight when I was done...my legs were wobbling!!! I look forward to going through with this..I'm very determined to lose weight!

Good for you LIL PIXIE! :carrot:

...why can't i put smileys?? I was going to give you a big smile SunshineCA, but apparently I can't....well anyway =)

...why can't i put smileys?? I was going to give you a big smile SunshineCA, but apparently I can't....well anyway =)


Thanks! :D

Hey ya'll, it's me again.

I wanted to let ya'll know if you have tv on demand, that the exercise on demand channel has all 3 levels of 30DS, NMTZ and BFBM if you wanted to try them before buying them. They are all full length.

Thanks for sharing this Michelle! :) The more the merrier! ;)