New to W.I.S.H. Anyone doing 30 day shred

[gonzo76]

I was wondering if anyone is doing 30 day Shred? I started today. What were your results? Thanks.

 

[MelanieC]

I've heard great things. I have this DVD and I've been wanting to start it. Maybe if I can get my rear in gear I'll do it with you.

Are you starting with level 1? Not sure what your fitness level is?

 

[acename]

I've been doing 30 day shred for about 3.5 weeks. Since I started I've lost about 5 pounds. I've also been watching my diet but not super obsessively. I'm taking it slow. I'm still doing level 1. Next week I think I'll start level 2 since I can do almost everything in level 1 without much problem. The biggest changes have been in my thighs and arms. My DH says he can tell in my stomach but I think he may just be humoring me. Anyway, it really kicks my butt but I feel good after I do it.

Good Luck!

 

[gonzo76]

I've heard great things. I have this DVD and I've been wanting to start it. Maybe if I can get my rear in gear I'll do it with you.

Are you starting with level 1? Not sure what your fitness level is?

I started today on level 1. I got through it but it did kick my butt. I stopped working out over the winter and put on 10 lbs. My fitness level isn't that great right now. I heard some people will do this and something else but I don't think I can add more cardio at this point.

I can't believe I am saying this but I'm excited to do it again tomorrow.

 

[gonzo76]

I've been doing 30 day shred for about 3.5 weeks. Since I started I've lost about 5 pounds. I've also been watching my diet but not super obsessively. I'm taking it slow. I'm still doing level 1. Next week I think I'll start level 2 since I can do almost everything in level 1 without much problem. The biggest changes have been in my thighs and arms. My DH says he can tell in my stomach but I think he may just be humoring me. Anyway, it really kicks my butt but I feel good after I do it.

Good Luck!

Are you doing just the 30 day shred? Are you doing it everyday?

ETA...forgot to say. Good Job on the 5 lbs!!!!!!

 

[MelanieC]

Ok- I'm going to try to make myself (heck its only 20 minutes - right?) do it tonight.

I'm going to do beginner too - I've lost all the strength I used to have.

 

[Foodie05]

WooHoo! My first reply!

I've tried the 30 day shred. Absolutely kills me! I have no upper body strength and the push-ups always do me in. Maybe someone else having success with it, will get me started again.

 

[MelanieC]

WooHoo! My first reply!

I've tried the 30 day shred. Absolutely kills me! I have no upper body strength and the push-ups always do me in. Maybe someone else having success with it, will get me started again.

Hey Foodie - Welcome to the DIS


For push ups - to help you build strength. Try doing as many as you can and adding 1 or 2 every day till you build up your strength.

 

[Foodie05]

Thanks so much! I have been lurking for some time, looking for inspiration. I have got to lose about 50 lbs. Hoping to lose them before our next trip to WDW.

 

[acename]

Are you doing just the 30 day shred? Are you doing it everyday?

ETA...forgot to say. Good Job on the 5 lbs!!!!!!

I tried to do it everyday but I ended up so sore I cut back to 3 to 4 times a week. On Jillian's podcast she usually says to do it no more than 5 times a week. Techniquely you can do it everyday but I was not enjoying it when I did it that way. I also try to do some cardio with it. It doesn't always happen but I usually do some other kind of cardio 2 or 3 times a week.

Thanks BTW. I'm pretty excited about the weight loss.

 

[gonzo76]

Ok- I'm going to try to make myself (heck its only 20 minutes - right?) do it tonight.

I'm going to do beginner too - I've lost all the strength I used to have.

You can do it. Good luck!!

WooHoo! My first reply!

I've tried the 30 day shred. Absolutely kills me! I have no upper body strength and the push-ups always do me in. Maybe someone else having success with it, will get me started again.

Welcome to the DIS Foodie.

I tried to do it everyday but I ended up so sore I cut back to 3 to 4 times a week. On Jillian's podcast she usually says to do it no more than 5 times a week. Techniquely you can do it everyday but I was not enjoying it when I did it that way. I also try to do some cardio with it. It doesn't always happen but I usually do some other kind of cardio 2 or 3 times a week.

Thanks BTW. I'm pretty excited about the weight loss.

You did cardio but not on the days you did Shred? I could do that. I don't think I could do Shred and cardio on the same day yet.

 

[goldcupmom]

I'm on day 13....did level 1 for 10 days, 2 days of level 2, then 2 days off, then level 2 again. I'm totally AMAZED that on day 1 I could do ZERO girly pushups. Now on day 13 I can do REAL ones!! The only level 2 move I have real trouble with is the double jump ropes as I have a rebuilt ankle. Haven't lost a thing, but I can sure tell it in my body size! VERY pleased!! Most days I also do a WATP DVD for added cardio or take the husky for a long walk.

 

[acename]

You can do it. Good luck!!

Welcome to the DIS Foodie.


You did cardio but not on the days you did Shred? I could do that. I don't think I could do Shred and cardio on the same day yet.

Some days I do a lighter cardio with it if I'm really motivated. Like today I did a dance video I have. I would never do anything super intense with it though.

 

[MelanieC]

Ok -I did level one of the 30day shred. I've had shoulder pain for over a year - it's why I stopped exercising in the first place. It was hurting tonight. I am going to call my Dr. tomorrow and tell them I want to go to a PT. I'll continue and just do this slowly. One day at a time.

I stopped in the last section, but I almost didn't do anything so at least I did something.

 

[Travel4Life]

Just ordered the dvd I will let you all know when I start how it goes. Great job everybody!

 

[chellewashere]

Just ordered the dvd I will let you all know when I start how it goes. Great job everybody!

Me too...well ordered it fron Netflix to try and see if I can even do it. I need to lose 20 pounds by end of June (a reunion) then another 10 before my trip in August cause I really really really want to wear a bikini this year in the pool

 

[gonzo76]

Did my 2nd day of shred yesterday.Boy was I feeling it. I can't do 2 days in a row. So I have decide to do BL yoga on my off days. Do I need to add cardio? Any suggestions?

 

[MelanieC]

I didn't do it yesterday either. I needed to give my body a break. My shoulder was hurting. Now what felt good was the DOMS in my BICEPs. I had used a 5lb weight for Bicep curls.

I still have to call the DR about a PT. I just hate calling the DR.

I love the pain of the good kind of weight lifting pains - I just hate the ones that I know are cronic and aren't supposed to happen in WL.

 

[pjlla]

I started the 30 day shred on Friday, April 3. I have done it 13 times since then (so 13 times in the past 20 days). I have been concentrating on trying to do it at least 5 days a week lately. A few times I have done it twice (once in the morning and once in the evening), but only a few times. My average would probably be higher, but we have been away for a few days and I did other exercise while we were gone.

Here is a link to what I posted after my first attempt to do level 1 of the 30 day shred...... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2139186

I am still totally at level 1. I can't manage ANY real push-ups and the best I have done is about 12 girlie push-ups in the first round and maybe 3 in the second round. It just doesn't seem to be getting any better in that area.

I really struggle with the side lunges/anterior raises. I have 3 lb. hand weights and I can barely get through both sets (legs are okay though).

I also have trouble with the crunches. I hurt my neck a few years ago and it is what I consider fully healed, but I struggle not to strain my neck while doing crunches. I know she says that "the neck is not invited to this party", but I can't figure out how to do crunches without some neck involvement.

I do GREAT with the squats and biceps curls and can definitely see improvement with those. I can do both sets going all the way down in the squat. I am considering getting heavier hand weights for that portion. And I do okay with the cardio portion. I have been doing cardio fairly regularly for about 15 months now (nothing extreme, just some walking, wogging, elliptical), so not surprising.

Anyhow, after 20 days, I am still not even considering moving on to level 2. I haven't even looked at it yet. Maybe I will take a peek at it later and see how bad it looks!

I love that we have a mini "30 day shred support group" going on here!

Has anyone found anything similar that they like? I am pretty sick of hearing JM's voice! .....................P

 

[goldcupmom]

Today will be day 16 for me....day 6 of level 2. When I started level 2 I backed off from 3 lb weights to 2 lb weights. NO upper arm strength. It is getting better, though!