[cherry7211]

I started the dvd yesterday since it was the 1st & I wanted to stick with this for at least 30 days straight. I needed to challenge myself since I usually quit things I do. So I did level 1 & I could barely even stick through the 1st set of jumping jacks! I used to do 100 at a time & now I can't even last through the 30 seconds! I'm thinkn maybe I'm too heavy to do this but I heard Jillian say in the dvd that 400 lb ppl can do it... I really don't want to give up but I'm sooooo sore rite now I tried 1 jumping jack a bit ago & everythn hurt it's not only the jumping jacks that bother me also my feet hurt while doing the lunges I'm guessing that's wat they are & I feel like I'm litteraly going to faint when I have to get up from the mat then back down. I'm wondering does it really get easier? I was like wat if we are not even able to stick with Anita? Is it ok to do it all 30 days in a row? Anyone have any helpful advice or useful tips? I'd reallllly appreciate it I DO NOT Want to quit. Thank you

[nightwasp]

Sounds like your feet are killing you! D:

Are you wearing shoes for the workout? Are they somewhat new? Brand new? Do they fit correctly? IMHO, the optimal situation is good-fitting shoes that are not brand new but pretty new.

Do less repetitions if you have to to "ease into it" like she says. No shame in it. Do what you can, and if that's watching it and doing half of each section, then that's all you can do. Lots of water in the hour before, and get a moderate amt of protein 1-2 hrs before working out. (If it's gonna be over 10g of carbs, I'd make it closer to 2 hrs before working out.) Give your body enough time to digest before you begin the workout, otherwise it'll be that much harder when you start.

There's a lot of opinions online about whether to go higher in protein or carbs or neither, and I think it depends on whether you're primarily doing cardio or strength, and with Jillian it's both but more strength. So... maybe a protein shake w/some fruit mixed in?

I am not a doctor or a licensed trainer Just someone exercising toooo. Good luck and please, don't give up!

[audri8301]

It looks like Nightwasp gave you some pretty good advice. I'd second the shoe thing and then just do what you can, work up to doing the whole thing. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded then you need to back off some, but don't quit (I mention this because you said you felt like you were going to faint).

In my experience (again, just another person doing this weightloss thing, not a trainer), it does get easier. At over 200 pounds I was super sore when I started taking BodyPump classes, which is much slower paced than 30DS but uses more weight, but after doing it for awhile I didn't get so sore anymore. During kickboxing classes I would do all of the modifications and then still occasionally stop to rest, now I do it all including the jumping. It just takes time.

[JenMusic]

I'm a "veteran" of the 30DS and love it. I like Jillian and find that she motivates me. I started doing the program at around 190 or so, and I'm a little shorter than you, if that helps to know. Here is some advice:

- Absolutely do NOT feel bad for taking a rest day once or twice a week!!!! Take it! To go from being sedentary to doing 30 days of exercise that is that intense is a recipe for burnout and injury - neither of which will help you with your fitness goals.

- Modify the movements (even jumping jacks), even when Jillian tells you not to. Jillian is not in your body, YOU are. Only you know when you're pushing yourself too hard, or not hard enough, or just right. Again, injuries and burnout and fatigue will not help you at all.

Remember, Jillian is saying a lot of these things because she's trying to motivate you to keep going and work hard, and that's good! But if you allow what she says to have the opposite effect - of feeling like a "failure" or thinking you can't do something so you might as well give up - then you need to consider not listening to her.

For the record, I stayed on Level 1 for over a month (doing it 4-5x/week) before moving on to Level 2. Then I progressed up to Level 3, then eventually started rotating them (at that point I introduced other DVDs, too, because it was getting a little boring - I also started muting the TV and putting on fun workout music to listen to, since I could quote Jillian as she was speaking ).

I don't think of myself as a failure or quitter because I took longer than 30 days. Giving my body rest days - yes! you need them! - and not allowing myself to become mentally discouraged was really key in wanting to keep going.

You can do this! Just don't be down on yourself for being wise about doing it right, in a sustainable way.

[toastedsmoke]

I also did the30DS in more than 30 days! I certainly didn't do it everyday (maybe a rest day or 2 as needed). Also feel free to modify the moves as much as you need to. If you can't do all the sets of jumping jacks, you can do jump rope instead or but kicks or just jog on the spot. Just keep moving, you don't have to keep up with Anita your first go around. Maybe this time around you just keep going with the workouts at your pace, then next cycle of 30DS you're a little fitter and keep up with Anita and then next time around you're doing the more challenging moves. It definitely DOES get easier. By like your 5th or 6th day, you DO find it gets easier!

[Gwen]

Originally Posted by cherry7211

I started the dvd yesterday.....I needed to challenge myself since I usually quit things I do. So I did level 1 & I could barely even stick through the 1st set of jumping jacks! I'm thinkn maybe I'm too heavy to do this but I heard Jillian say in the dvd that even 400 lb pl can do it... I really don't want to give up....& I feel like I'm litteraly going to faint when I have to get up from the mat then back down. ....I DO NOT Want to quit.

Cherry, a few things I noted here: You just started, and I don't care WHAT Jillian says, everyones body is different. I can not do the jumping jacks, as easy as they are for most people, I have a bad back and bad knees - so anything that involves jumping - especially jumping while extending my legs sideways - is impossible for me! Her 400 lb people have all be examined by doctors and given the go-ahead. Have you?

Sounds like fainting on the way up and down from the mat is NOT a good thing.

I know you don't want to quit, on exerise, so try to find one that is more FUN for you. There are plenty of sample shows on Free on Demand TV. Look under "Lifestyles - then Exercise - then 10 minute or 30 day shows that don't have you jumping around from floor to standing. Do a floor show, then do a standing show. I really like the sexy stretch by Crunch, and bellydancing! Both stretch and tone at the same time. And they both get me "glistening". You'll get back to the shred in a few weeks or so... promise!

YOU CAN DO IT!

[shimmmer178]

"I feel like I'm litteraly going to faint when I have to get up from the mat then back down."
That sounds like it might be low blood pressure... Maybe something to get checked out?

Don't give up, everything gets easier with time and practice. Don't feel like a failure because it takes longer than 30 days, at least your doing it!!

[Laneyy]

I'm the same height as you, and was your current weight when I started doing 3DS, and it was TOUGH. My vote is do what you can, but definitely don't give up. And when you do get through the entire video you are gonna be ridiculously sore. I would say do level 1 for 30 days, resting in between, then level 2 for 30 days with a day in between for rest, then level 3 for 30 days, with a day of rest in between.

At least that would be my ideal plan if I ever had the time to do it...

[cherry7211]

Thank you everyone for your advice. I tried it again today & by the cool down time I was thinkn is that it dnt we have like 2 more minutes? Lol I'm thinking I felt like fainting because I hadn't drank enough water & I hadn't eaten enough yet. As for the shoes I decided to do it barefoot & my feet still hurt but not as much as the 1st 2 days. I was also thinking about doing level 1 for 30 days & so on Thank you all again!

[nightwasp]

Super fab... glad you aren't going to faint! Keep up the awesome!

[oklahomachick26]

30ds is definatly a challenge but i like it cuz it gets results........but honestly sometimes i have to take a break and my legs hurt too after doing it for a few days.