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

You should all be giving out to me - I fell badly off the Jillian wagon. I had a busy weekend, including my birthday (no comment on allegations that vast quantities of cake may have been consumed), then various things on Monday and Tuesday, so only back to it today. Level 2 day 9 done, sweating like crazy both from the break and from the bizarrely humid weather.

Well done to those who are sticking with it better than I, and welcome to the newbies - this thread is definitely a great accountability check. (For those struggling with plank moves on level 2, try doing them on your elbows rather than straight arms, it may help.)

Hi mind if I join in?
I've been shredding on and off for a few months now - but never managed a whole 30 days so being part of a thread might inspire me to keep it up!

In April I managed 8 days of level 1, then about 14 level 2s with a week off in between (I added extra to make up for the week off!)

Then I WATCHED level 3, with good intentions of actually doing it - then 2 weeks passed and one thing or another kept getting in the way.

Yesterday I decided it was about time I started working out again so I went for a 5k run, and have hurty legs today as a result - but I also got back on the Shred wagon!

I thought I'd go back to level 1 as I've had a couple of weeks off - but it actually felt really easy. So in a moment of madness I did level 2 after it. I managed it (had to drop to 1kg weights for the last lot of V raises though) but I have a feeling I may regret my double-Shred tomorrow, I shall report back!

I've also got 6W6P - I've only tried level 1 but I find it a really effective ab workout.

Still haven't started 30DS L2 yet as come down with a bad cold. Hopefully start tomorrow but may be Thursday before this starts to shift! Well done all xxx

NMTZ today but have to admit I'm not feeling it anymore so really need to sort out getting heavier weights....
Kickbox FF or BFBM tomorrow depending how I feel!
I take 1000mg of fish oil every day to help with creaky knees.

30DS L2D3 - finally getting into the swing of level 2

Right, I've had a few days off owing to a cold, but am back. Shred this morning (L1 this week) and Pilates yesterday. Not yet bored of Shred but it won't be long...

Tonight is the word of tonight, it would seem

Oh arse, I must be doing this wrong - gained 1.5lbs. Angst. Despair.

Went to spin tonight instead of shred tonight in feeble protest

30DS L2D1 Not going to lie, I didn't enjoy it more than L1 but the moves are encouragingly challenging.

I find a couple of the moves particularly difficult because of an old rotator cuff injury and fuck me sideways, all those ruddy plank-based moves are a killer!

But now I know the drill, I'm going to enjoy putting in 100% and seeing progress each day is going to rock.

Hope the headache eases soon Oubliette.

30DS L2D2. Took it a bit easier today as I've got a headache. I'm finding the oblique twists (circuit 2) and the squats with a 'V' raise (circuit 3) hard work.

6W6P done yesterday. I should have done NMTZ today but just couldn't muster up the enthusiasm. I decided I could either half-heartedly limp through NMTZ or do 30DS L1 and give it my all. I plumped for 30DS with heavier weights for most of the strength sections.

Having a rest day. After over-doing it yesterday I have DOMS galore and a slightly aching right ankle. Starting a new job tomorrow where I'll be on my feet all day so resting the ankle today in the hopes it'll be back to good tomorrow.

Ethel, sounds like you're doing brilliantly. Well done.

6 Week 6 Pack has the same problem as the Shred. You do 3 weeks of one level and 3 weeks of another and by about day 4 you can recite the whole thing. Did you know "you can always go further, you always have more to give, you just have to believe in your blah blah blah"? 6W6P has a full side plank on hands plus a knee twist while in position just to make it extra fun. It's actually my favourite move of the workout. It's my opportunity to use all the bad swears I know.

Just done day 15/42. Some heavy weights this afternoon and maybe a quick run if I feel like it.

Level 2 of the Shred is easier imo. I don't know if it's because you're fitter by that point or if it genuinely is an easier workout. It's a bit tough on the knees though. If you have any aches in your knees, it hunts them out.

30DS Day 10 results = 1 lb loss despite AF and 1" off the girls.

No other measurement changes but I can feel that my obliques are flatter.

• 30DS and c.30mins yoga 5 days/week
• 1 hour pure cardio/week
• No change in eating.

Goal for the next 10 days is to add another cardio session per week and clean up my eating.

Katharine Interesting that you found it easier. I can't wait to get on to it tomorrow.

I'm so ready for a different soundtrack to my workout. I'm constantly doing Jillian impressions and cuing in her lines. It's really boring now!

Madame I've just done a yoga workout that involves a full side plank on hands, I don't think I lasted 5 seconds and now my wrists hurt to type!

Weigh in and measuring day tomorrow but Auntie Flo is here and I had profiteroles for pudding yesterday so not expecting any change.

After seeing shred threads on here for ages I had a look on amazon.
I'm relatively fit for an over 50 but mainly from swimming and yoga, nothing that gets me sweaty! and was worried the shred would be too hard and put me off.

I got the beginner shred, shred, and yoga meltdown in one order.

Started the beg shred 17 days ago - after 2 days level 1 I moved to level 2 for 5 days and just done day 7 of level 3. The only bit I can't quite manage is the full side plank - only 5 secs on my right elbow and not at all on my left!

Have been eating much less junk and lost 2lbs. Have to say it's not made a massive difference to my middle age tummy but overall my clothes look and feel better.

Looking forward to graduating to the 30ds!

I found it easier than L1 Ethel - couldn't keep up with the cardio on L1. And because I found it easier I thought I'd have a go at Trainer Bob's beginner vid on youtube. OMG! I think I'll never be able to use my arms again!

I'm shattered after a hectic weekend, a late night and a little bit of a hangover but I'm getting ready for L1D10 and I'm ready to say ta-ra to Level 1!

I'm looking forward to starting L2 tomorrow but not looking forward to being really sore again, which I'm fully expecting after the first day! I'm due a rest day anyway so will take that on Tuesday to recover.

How did you find L2D1 Katharine?

30DS L2D1 :) It absolutely whizzed by!

It's too busy with all those people. You only need a couple. It's simple and effective. Camera can show the basic and advanced moves and it feels more like a personal training session. The group/party atmosphere offends my introvert sensibilities. I went to Zumba with MIL a couple of times because she needed a buddy. It was HELL. All those elbows and the noise of it all. V suffocating.

giftsbag.co.uk has the box set for around £1 cheaper than Amazon but I've never used it (I just googled!). I got mine from Amazon.

L1D9 done. Had a bad week food-wise but hey-ho - still shredding so that's the main thing! Last day of L1 tomorrow. Bring it!

Katharine Yes, got mine off Amazon recently.
Saul Agree the screeching is annoying but I'm still learning the moves on KBFF so concentrating too much on what I'm doing to be bothered that much at the moment ! Also can't see the point of such a crowd of groupies in the more recent DVDs - prefer Shred, NMTZ etc where there are just 2 others showing beginner and advanced moves.

I've been looking at the ultimate box set too - is Amazon @ £25.95 the cheapest for it atm?

I've ordered the 5 disc box set. I'm finishing 6W6P before I start any new ones. I'm going to do the One Week Shred first and then the Kickboxing one . I love kickboxing workouts. I just can't cope with the screeching. I prefer it once I know the workouts and can turn them down and listen to the radio instead.

I've done 6W6P day 14 today. That's a third of the way through. I've also been for a long run. I've lost 1.5 inches from my waist in a fortnight. Aim is to not lose anymore. I'm adding in weights on top of the workout now so that I can build muscle.

Saul I love BFBM so naturally gravitated to Kickboxing Fastfix when I recently got the 5- disk DVD set. I also like that there are 3 x 20 min workouts so can vary beteween just 20min on a less motivated week day to 60 min on a weekend when I have more time.
I mainly do 3-4 days of cardio/ kickboxing and 1-2 days of NMTZ every week. Will try the Yoga meltdown and maybe 1-week Shred as well now as they are part of the 5-disk set.
The fact that Jillian freely admits she does not naturally like working out is part of why I think I like her and have stuck with her workouts.