[otowngrl]

Well i did it...it was 6:45 in the evening and I finally pushed my butt to complete the 7th day of L1.

Feeling a little tired as some days seem harder to get there and push through but the fact that I've done 7 straight days is IMO awesome!!! I think by day 11 I"ll be ready to switch over to L2. I'm starting to notice that I'm not dying for breath, water or a break. And that last weight exercise that's paired with the chest flies - I can finally do both sets without dropping my arms which makes me so happy that my strength is improving - it"ll be great for my vb games.

Persevere!!!

[otowngrl]

Congrats...I must confess that after finishing day 8 of L1 I sneaked a peak at L2 to remind myself of what would be coming - I think I'm ready to move on but will go to day 10 before changing just so I can master that last weights move which makes me feel like my arms are going to fall off!

[Jonesie]

Ive done a week of L1 and I can certainly feel a difference but it has definitely not gotten "easy" like a lot of my other work out dvds seem to do. I dont have L2 so Im going to stick with 1 and maybe do the Metabolism boost workout? Whatever is free on OnDemand.

[Emme]

I did the 3DS last May-July and I lost 2 pounds (because I never changed the way I was eating), but I did lose 6 inches total! I might try it again now that I am actually counting calories and see what that does. Oh, and I did L3 maybe one or two times...I have pretty bad knees and they were too shot after doing this level.

[shananigans]

Just one more day of level 1 to go! My husband got in on the workout today and wants to keep doing it, I think it'll be good motivation and accountability for both of us. Looking forward to trying out level 2.

[Pinkberrry]

4 days of Lvl 1 to go!! This is my 2nd time going through the cycles of this DVD only this time my bf is participating. Can't wait to look ripped again.

[otowngrl]

Hey shananigans...we're almost there to L2!

My bf just smiles at me when he sees me working out - I think he's jealous that my muscles are starting to show

I'm really tired today and feel I need a nap before working out but hope I don't forget to wake up!

[shananigans]

Holy crap, L2 is not a joke!

[brokengently]

Originally Posted by Pinkberrry

4 days of Lvl 1 to go!! This is my 2nd time going through the cycles of this DVD only this time my bf is participating. Can't wait to look ripped again.

How long did you wait to do the cycle again? I finished all levels early December and now I'm thinking of starting again... good idea?

[otowngrl]

I thought I was doing pretty well with L2 until I had to switch legs on the military press...it was all downhill from there pretty much every time I had to put a weight in my hand or assume the plank position!

I did get on my bike afterwards...and now I'm going to do it all again after work today! YIKES!!!

[otowngrl]

Military press is still hard but more so when i have to balance on the foot that i sprained my ankle playing soccer this past summer. Alternating the starting leg each day - day 3 of L2 today - yay!

[Zoesmama]

I had got this to go with my aspiration to lose 100 lbs this year.

I did it 2 days the best I could and was like WOW this is crazy. I rested a day with just a 10 minute walk and got right back to it the next day. This week I alternated and did it Mon, Wed and Fri. On alternate days I did other cardio mostly its been Walk Away the Pounds but I want to start incorporating her Banish Fat Boost Metabolism in there on the opposite days. And I'm building in Bob Harper's Yoga for the Warrior some. I'd like to build that up to 2-3 days a week too. Its tough on arms that are already worked pretty well.

I have already gained precious endurance and stamina. Yes as she says she has 400 lb people that can do jumping jacks I got my 300 lb behind doing jumping jacks. I can do the first two rounds of them with little work which is a huge improvement from the first day when I seriously had to invent my own "modification" she won't speak of. the jump rope is too hard on my knees so I skip rope and it keeps my heart rate up.

I'm stronger for sure. I have gone from barely able to push myself through 3 knee push ups to quite easily doing 10 in the last 2 weeks.

I've lost 4.4 lbs in 15 days so its not bad results so far.

[losinitnow]

I have this DVD in right now and am getting ready to start my first day on Level 1.

How often does she recommend Level 1 to be done? Every day, every other day? Also, when does one move up to the other levels?

[otowngrl]

The 30 day shred is meant to be done every day and you move up to the next level when you feel that you are ready. The first time around I didn't do the 30 days straight but did move up levels when I felt ready. I also wasn't watching what I was eating...this time I am.

I'm now doing the dvd for a second time and have been doing it for 14 days straight - moved to L2 on the 11th day. Unfortunately, some things came up at work and by the time I got home, I only had time to eat something quick and then go to my volleyball game. Will get back on the wagon tomorrow...feel guilty an it was 25 minutes for me to destress and think about nothing else but the pain!

Good luck - one day at a time. It will get better and you will feel stronger and that's what matters - perseverance!

[Zoesmama]

I have heard Jillian strong recommends a day of rest with this so 6 days. I however alternate it. I did the first 2 days and had to have a day off I was so sore just from Level 1. Granted I am starting with a lot of weight and was way out of shape. I feel stronger now like I could do it 5-6 straight each week but I also want to do other longer cardio a few days a week as well as some yoga/pilates 2-3days.

Yesterday was my day but I missed it. I had forgot we were having company(best friends middle son stayed this weekend) and I used the exercise in front of others "excuse". Its either that or tv is taken up. I was afraid to workout earlier in the morning because of noise. So going to do this one today. Hopefully it will kick my cramps away.