If it's June it must be Jillian - all Shreddees and other Jillian devotees check in here!

I'm still plugging away at NMTZ and I really like it. I love the lack of cardio!

Has anyone else noticed this: as my muscle tone has improved its almost like my muscle and fat are parting ways - my flabby tummy kind of sits on top of my muscles and it's like it's wobblier? I haven't described it very well.

30DS L1 D7 here - my knee has recovered from the pain earlier in the week, I'm hoping it was just an injury from twisting it the wrong way. Otherwise I'm noticing a difference from D1, I can now do all the Anita push ups when I only managed a couple in the beginning. Going to try full push ups tomorrow.

30DS L2D3

Seem to have pulled a muscle in my groin :(

Afternoon all.

Not been around but have been working out every day. Am on day 21 of my current workout programme, have worked out every one of those 21 days. Six Week Six Pack every day plus something else (weights, run or another dvd). Today was 6W6P and a vvvvvvvv heavy weights workout. Focus was shoulders.

Am really pleased with my progress. Core is looking good, particularly my obliques. 8 weeks until I go on holiday. I will not sit hunched in the corner of the beach in a wet suit. I will wear my bikini.

Maybe.

L2D3. Bloody planks.

Haven't weighed for a while, but jeans seem looser. Feels good

Level 2, day 2
A bit better actually.
Which I'm pleased about as I started out reluctantly this morning.

I do a mix too Oubliette, some moves I can do Natalie, others Anita, and some one and then the other.

After a couple of unintentional rest days, I've finally managed to do 30DS L2D5.

I've swapped oblique twists for jumping jacks, and my knees are much happier

I'm managing to do a mix of following Anita and Natalie. I try and do Natalie's move the first time, and switch to Anita for the repeat if I think I'm going to die.

30DS L2D2

30DS L2 day 1 ...oh
That's wiped the smile off my face.

I don't know whether to replace some of the moves I can't do with level 1 moves or whether to persevere with it. I persevered with level one and was pleased with myself for doing them eventually. So should probably do that.

I did level one of Shed and Shred this morning. I'm feeling miserable again, but pleased about this achievement!

I had quite a few problems with my knees at first, stripy. How old are your running shoes? I noticed a big difference when I got new shoes.

You could also look up a longer warm up routine to try beforehand, as the one Jillian does is a bit short.

30DS Level 2 done in place of NMTZ. For the first time ever I managed to do the walkouts with a PROPER push-ups at the end like Anita

Hi, I'm new to this thread. I started 30DS last week but after 5 days my knee became painful so I'm having a break from Shred to let it recover. I'm gutted though, I had already noticed an improvement in my fitness level by the fifth day and was enjoying the workouts.

Has anyone had knee issues with the 30DS and managed to overcome them to continue Shredding? FWIW I'm 32, unfit but not overweight (have lost 16 pounds on 5:2 since March), and wear my running shoes to exercise in.

Level 2 day 10 complete. On to level 3 tomorrow, gulp!

Thanks Blodynmawr!

I did level two of Kickbox Fastfix this morning. I had ever such a red face when I had finished. Not even foundation would hide it.

I'm feeling much more lively already though. Full of beans. Although I have piled on the tummy weight during my weeks off. Gah!

L2D2 done. Rest day yesterday, though walked for over two hours (dogsitting) so hope that counts for something.

Gone back to 1.5kg weights for L2 and can't imagine using anything heavier

I've had my two rest days and a day of cardio today.

Would have liked to have done L2D2 as well today but I'm coming down with something and feel pretty rotten. Hopefully I'll feel like it tomorrow and then we're away for the weekend but I'm hoping I'll be able to fit it in early Sat morning before we leave and late Sun night when we're back.

30DS L2D4. Still not loving this level. I hate the oblique twists with a passion. In fact I think I'm going to have to swap them for another cardio move before I wreck my knees.

I'm hanging in there with it. I think I should go on to level 2 30DS today.

I don't think I'm losing weight but am feeling trimmer already. And something has changed in me, for the better. I guess it's metabolism. I feel better and more awake and ready throughout the day. I really want to maintain that. Now I've started doing some decent exercise and pushing myself I feel I can do more. Have taken DD on a couple of bike rides and swam some lanes while she was in her swimming lesson this week, instead of just sat on the side drinking cappucino.
Next, I need to eat less.

I did Yoga Meltdown L1 again and can't do my normal swim tomorrow but also have no time even for Shred (full day at work followed by bedtime, tea, book group) so will have to try and do another one over the weekend.

YM is actually getting easier, I think that must be the 6th or 7th time (but I've done a lot of yoga in the past) so maybe time to try L2.

I'm having a rest day today - I'm feeling a bit tired and achy.

Welcome back Mrs R.
Awful muggy conditions to work out in here in S Wales today so only managed 1 x 20 min (workout 2) of Kickbox FF as was too sweaty and uncomfortable to carry on any further .
Well done to anyone who managed a long workout today!
Will try for a longer workout tomorrow if it is cooler!

L2D1 - planks, planks everywhere! Sweating lumps! Think I expunged L2 from memory as don't recall any of the moves.
Determined to keep going though - I will look ace in Portugal, dammit!

I'm back! I hadn't done anything in a couple of weeks and I was starting to feel really miserable. Tired all the time, more easily upset about things etc. I've just finished level one of Killer Abs and am feeling a little bit less unhappy.

I'll be checking in again soon.