[SillyGirl]

Today was day two for me, so I'm still on level one. It was way harder since I'm sore from yesterday. I love the pain from after workouts, though. I just have to be careful not to overdo it.

Has anyone tried Jillian's "No More Trouble Zones," too? My friend's letting me borrow it (although she never even opened it...)

[festivus]

You love the burn too? I like it as long as I'm done working out!

Other people on the forum have tried No More Trouble Zones, and liked it. I hear that Jillian's other new release, the Boost Your Metabolism one, is a bit more difficult.

[avie]

i haven't tried either - feel so behind the times! i might start one of those up after i'm done the 30 days.

one thing i really like about 30DS is that you're only doing the same workout for 10 days - and by day 10, i was really, really bored. do her other videos play the same kind of switch-it-up mind games as the 30DS to help you stay engaged?

[festivus]

Originally Posted by avie

i haven't tried either - feel so behind the times! i might start one of those up after i'm done the 30 days.

one thing i really like about 30DS is that you're only doing the same workout for 10 days - and by day 10, i was really, really bored. do her other videos play the same kind of switch-it-up mind games as the 30DS to help you stay engaged?

I haven't tried them either actually. But I'm really excited to! I'm going to give them a go after the 30 day deal. It looks like we're on the same track!

I get bored easily too, which is why I can't stand cardio machines

[avie]

me too. before doing the 30DS, i was mindlessly doing my 30-45 mins on the eliptical/treadmill, not seeing any changes...i figured that doing these squats/lunges/exercises i otherwise despise would be a good switch up. i'm hoping it pays off! i've already lost 1" from my bust, 0.5" from my waist, and 1" from my hips in Level 1 (which i did over 14 days, and lost all inches within the first week). i i lose that much in each of the levels, i will be on cloud nine!

[moralitylikeart]

I actually just started on Saturday and again yesterday, I'm confused about whether or not it's supposed to be a daily fitness routine...
I'm currently using it every other day but if it's suggested to do it every day I'd like to know, I want to do it right.

haha and level1 was intense for me too, the no breaks thing really stresses my body.

[festivus]

Originally Posted by moralitylikeart

I actually just started on Saturday and again yesterday, I'm confused about whether or not it's supposed to be a daily fitness routine...
I'm currently using it every other day but if it's suggested to do it every day I'd like to know, I want to do it right.

haha and level1 was intense for me too, the no breaks thing really stresses my body.

Your're off to a great start! I believe you are technically supposed to do the workout daily. You're right, the no breaks KILL me too. I get so thirsty and have to take a quick gulp of water to survive.

[festivus]

Originally Posted by avie

me too. before doing the 30DS, i was mindlessly doing my 30-45 mins on the eliptical/treadmill, not seeing any changes...i figured that doing these squats/lunges/exercises i otherwise despise would be a good switch up. i'm hoping it pays off! i've already lost 1" from my bust, 0.5" from my waist, and 1" from my hips in Level 1 (which i did over 14 days, and lost all inches within the first week). i i lose that much in each of the levels, i will be on cloud nine!

HA! So this morning I about died doing level 2. It really makes a difference being sore from the day before. I take Sundays off, so I was nice and rested on Monday. I feel like a zombie this morning!

Congrats on the inches lost, that's awesome!

[moralitylikeart]

Originally Posted by festivus

Your're off to a great start! I believe you are technically supposed to do the workout daily. You're right, the no breaks KILL me too. I get so thirsty and have to take a quick gulp of water to survive.

haha exacly
I keep a giant glass of water and a face towel nearby

that's what I figured once I really thought about it so I did it again today and found it's not that bad doing it back to back

[SillyGirl]

It's day 3 for me, and I decided to check out level 2 out of curiosity. Not a whole lot harder, but you can feel it more.

[festivus]

Originally Posted by SillyGirl

It's day 3 for me, and I decided to check out level 2 out of curiosity. Not a whole lot harder, but you can feel it more.

I think level 2 is more difficult because of the cardio is more intense, and so many of the moves are in the plank position.

I didn't think it was much harder yesterday, when I did it for the first time. But day 2, this morning, it kicked my butt. It took me longer to "recover" afterward.

[mzsoto79]

I love the 30 Day Shred!! When I first started, I could totally tell the diff in my jeans after the first week. After a month of doing the shred, I was able to run on the treadmill faster and longer without getting as tired. Its been a while since Ive done it, so I think I'll go home and do it tonight!!

[avie]

hi everyone!!!

so, just got home from work and am toying with the idea of doing L2 D2.

i normally workout 2 days in a row, then take a rest day. i have now worked out the past 3 consecutive days, and today will be my 4th. should i go for it? i just want to crawl under the covers and watch telly!

[festivus]

What's L2 D2? I'm still not up on all the acronyms!

I work out Monday through Saturday, and I think it has helped with my endurance. It also helps make it a habit, exercising at the same time every day.

[avie]

L2 D2 = level 2 day 2.

and I DID IT! i actually love working out on weekends - i feel i can really push myself, don't have to save my energy for anything bc i can always take a nap!