Well I did Level 1 for the first time today and it was good! I had to pause a couple of times during the side lunges/lateral raises and the squat/press move but I'll get there!
I've been doing the 30DS for about 3 weeks now. I'm very diligent about doing it 5 days a week. I've lost about 5-6 pounds now. But like everyone else, I've really noticed that I have more muscle definition than ever before. I'm glad that I'm gaining muscle, because a pound of muscle burns 6 calories a day, whereas a pound of fat only burns 2. I would like to kick my cardio up a notch soon, and thanks to Jillian my endurance is so much more than it was.
P.S. Even though I've been doing 30DS for 3 weeks I'm STILL on Level 1. I really don't think it's appropriate to move on to Level 2 until I feel like I'm really ready for it.
I started doing 30ds on exercise tv for free. It did a lot for my arms and legs but not much for my abs and I haven't lost any weight, although I do agree with everyone that it is challenging, but it seems to me that you really have to get more cardio in to lose weight and of course diet. I've been combining the tapes with running or biking. I really need at least an hour of cardio. And I always thought you were suppose to do strength training every other day, so I am confused are you suppose to do it every day? I was thinking of alternating with pilates or yoga.
I wanna try this, I've been hearing great things about it. Do you think, as a bit of a beginner to full on workouts, I'd need to start out way slower? or should I just jump right in? because starting slow would probably bore the **** out of me.
i did it as a beginner and followed anita, who modified the exercises. i also came up with a few modifications of my own for moves that were too hard. by the second week i didn't need my own modifications and by the 3rd (i stayed with level one until i was comfortable with it) i didn't need anita's either.
while i was really happy with the change in muscle tone i saw, i was not happy with the scale. i gained 5 lbs in three weeks. i know it was muscle, but i thought after the 1st week you were supposed to start seeing the scale drop. since weight loss was my goal at the time, i stopped.
the second time i did it, i only did it for 2 weeks and saw no difference and got really bored with it. i'm going to wait about a month or so and try it again. hoping since i changed my diet, maybe it'll help this time. i love jillian and really want to see this work for me
I just got the Shred and I'm glad to see that people FEEL the results as well as see them. Loosing weight is one thing, but dropping it is another. I tried to start it tonight... but I was interrupted...
A while back I did it for about a week, but stopped. It's a really good exercise, but I was doing it every day and burned myself out. I might start it again, and only do it a few times a week.
I did it for like 15 or 16 days in one month only at level 1 and then 20-45 minutes of zumba as well. I know I skipped 12 days in a row from it all and I noticed a little difference. I drank lots of water, kinda watched what I ate and just busted booty on the days I worked out. These pics are 5/12 and then 6/8 hopefully you can tell what ones are what lol! http://s1218.photobucket.com/albums/...Buttercup8587/
I swear by it, if I'd had stuck with it and done all the levels it would probably be different. On day 8 now level 1 and I will be moving up levels this time so we'll see. Also, the pounds didn't move much maybe 7 or so during last month?
Last edited by ButterCup85; 06-16-2011 at 07:20 AM.
I don't know about weight yet, but my waist is definitely slimmer. Of course I'm dieting too, so I can't say it's all the shred, but I definitely feel stronger, during the abs and push-ups especially!
I think it's harder on different parts for each person, depending on your body. I find the chest flies quite easy, but the squat-presses very tiring. I still have to take breathers during the second set.
this is a really helpful thread! my 30-day shred is on its way so I hope I can start this weekend. Its good to know what to expect.
I also ordered Yoga for Weight Loss and Pilates for Weight Loss DVDs and I plan to do the 3-day shred first, and then to start switching days between shred, yoga and pilates.
The hardest thing for me is going from push ups to more squats (not so much the suqats but knowing I'm abotu to kill my arms some more lol) with my 6.6lb weights. I don't use weights at all with the leaning lunge thingies lifting yer arms to yer eyes lol. Not sure the name of it. My poor arms need a break!
Gardenermom- Be sure to either measure or take pictures! You'll be pleasantly surprised!
Last edited by ButterCup85; 06-16-2011 at 09:43 AM.
I just did day 3of 30 day shred. I'm going to do it for 30 days in a row and see how it goes. I walk a lot everyday and I usually hit the gym 3 times a week. I hope it does what it says it does. I am also following WW and being very diligent with my diet. Can't wait to see results!
*bump* I'm intrigued by the shred. I've never purchased anything Jillian Michaels and don't pay her much mind ( I despise all things reality tv) but I've been hearing good things and wanted updates on others who are using this now and possible results before I fork out my funds....
