30 Day Shred - Who's doing it? Have you lost weight?

Yikes the weighted jumping jacks sound hard! I'm struggling a little with the first set of normal jumping jacks but think it's because I'm not properly warmed up.
I've read a few times that people find the second stage the worst. I wondered if it was the moves or just that fitness is improving by then?
Bit worried than my ankles are clicky and a bit achey. Sank into some of the moves a bit too much today so my outer thighs ache

Thanks Lion. I found level one got easier around day 5. Level 2 I found really tough throughout!

Just did level 3 day 1, and much prefer it to level 2. It's hard but I could do the moves whereas I spent much of level 2 terrified of falling flat on my face! I never thought I could do jumping jacks with my handweights but there you go!

Sounds like you're doing really well sugar keep it up! I did level one again today and only had one tiny break, I think I'm getting better.
Haven't changed my diet much if at all but I'm not too bothered about weight loss, eager to tone up though.
I measured again today and nothing has budged!
My waist is 33 and hips 38 so I'm quite bottom heavy too.
Measured my thighs and arms too though they're not too bothersome.
I hope I have some loss by the end as I can certainly feel it!

Can I join you all? I'm starting level 3 tonight, just finished level 2 which I hated! I have extremely weak abs and find all the ab moves very difficult even on the "easy" level. Does anyone have any suggestions to help with this?

I've lost 3lbs (been counting cals too and have lost 4stone since January). I've lost quite a few inches though- waist is now just under 27inches (was 28.5), hips now 40 (were 43-I'm quite bottom heavy!) and my arms are noticeably less flabby. DH says my tummy is flatter but it still looks bad to me (below my waist of course!).

It's hard to be super organised. I manage it for my DH (make him healthy packed lunches and there's always breakfast stuff for him) but I can't seem to face sorting it out for myself. I think feeding him nice things gives me pleasure!
I've got into a ridiculous sandwich habit at lunchtime but I can't be arsed faffing around making a jacket potato and salads don't fill me up enough, even with egg/chicken or whatever. The only time I have a decent lunch is if I've got leftovers from the night before.
Fortunately I don't think I've gained weight but I have lost energy. I can tell when I'm eating badly as I'm so lethargic.
I have managed to shred today and it wasn't anywhere near as tough as the first time- I only had to have one small break during jumping jacks and did everything else.
Tempted to re-measure on Tues but think it might be early days yet!

BeBe you sound super organised on the planning front! Im useless at meal planning, always go off piste and my lunches are rushed and whatever I can grab fastest.
Also gone back to using my bread machine so can't resist it- feel your pain Bye
I had a rest day today and feel much better- less achey by miles. Hope I don't pay for it tomorrow!
I keep reading success stories too! Really hope it helps with my back fat situation interesting to see even Natalie cheats!

Hi I done level 2 yesterday for the first time. It was hard but you can see Natalie cheating and doing the easy version so you know that it's not only you that is struggling.
My stomach hurts a bit today but nothing else.
I need to push myself a bit more.
I bought some really nice bread from co-op and ate the pot with cream cheese yesterday. But the diet shall start today and I haven't had sweets or cakes for over a week.

I'm trying not to have to many breaks so will be doing the shred again today.
I found reading reviews and results about every level pushes me to keep on.

Ha I did think that would be some extreme shredding! Yes you have been brainwashed now- I notice how often she says 'push'- had flashbacks to that awful time I tried to do Insanity...
Thanks for the tip re rest days, I think I'll have a rest tomorrow and do Sunday. Would normally run on a Sunday morning so shouldn't be too bad!
It's annoying how quickly fitness drops if you're not consistent with it!

Ha! No i meant one level each day that I'm not commuting. The alternative would be bonkers.

I find the first 3-5 days of each level really difficult - I often skip a few reps even when doing the "easy" moves (some Natalie moves are just impossible I think!!) - but after 6 days or so I find it getting easier. I do find if I take more than 2 rest days it's like going back to the start - but I want to keep working out when I go back to work coz I'm quite pleased with the results and don't want to lose them. Let's see how long my resolve holds!

I'll keep cheering you on! Push through the aches and it's so worth it. (Urgh I'm so indoctrinated I sound like Jillian!)

Oh I'm glad you replied tango I was worried I had killed the thread
Oh gosh does it get really hard?! I was surprised at how much I struggled but in a good way- hopefully this means I'll see results.
You're going to do all three? that's dedication. Your working days sound long so not surprising if you can't fit it in.
I don't have DC to hinder me yet so hats off to anyone that manages this with kids. Suppose that's the beauty of it only being 20 mins.
I haven't actually weighed myself as from what I've read it seems to be inch loss rather than weight and didn't want to get disheartened.
Hoping to fit day 3 in this afternoon!

Good work! I didn't find level 2 makes me so achy but is just harder to do.

I did a level 3 yesterday after a 4 day break because I'd hurt my shoulder and nearly died (i hate to be this person but you'll be BEGGING for star jumps and skipping rope!!). It's really hard with a toddler wanting to crawl under me when I'm trying to do press-uppy moves!!

Back to work next week after mat leave. 4dpw and 1 day wfh. My commute is long so I just can't make time for the shred. Going to try and do level 1, 2, 3 on each of the days I'm not commuting.

lion queen I've done level 1 a few more times than I've done the whole thing (😳) I usually can see a difference by day 7-10 but don't really lose actual weight until day 11-15 when it suddenly drops off (and only if I diet too).

I've just done day two and it felt hard at first as I was achey but got into it. I'm glad I'm not the only one that finds jumping jacks and skipping rope hard! I do have a couple of seconds rest.
I get the theory of sit ups but I can definitely feel it more in my neck than my tummy. Will bite the bullet and ask DH to help me with form later..

After day 3 it doesn't really ache anymore. I actually like to feel the ache the next day so that I know I've really worked out but I've heard that when you start level 2 it's like starting from the beginning again.
For sit-ups you have to look at the ceiling and put your hands behind your ears, pull in with your stomach, after a couple you can feel it in your stomach.

Hi I miss doing now, on day 7 but have been doing it over 10 days with two breaks.
Your endurance does increase but day 5-6 the cardio was hard, jumping jacks and skipping rope in quick precession made my legs like jelly.
I really really hate side lunges with arm raises.
I force myself to do it, I have tried twice before and quit but this time I'm saying no.
So far I have lost one inch on my arm and one on my waist but nothing on my hips.
My stomach does feel more toned as well.
The pictures I've taken don't show any improvement yet though.

Wow I didn't expect to ache this much after one day! Going to attempt day two soon...

The aches are setting in a little in my thighs I've got to say. When she said they should be burning at least I knew I was doing it right I suppose!
Still need to perfect the sit up- I am sure I strain my neck but not sure what to do about it!

I've always found day 3-5 the worst. Keep going!

I have done 2 days of the Beginner Shred DVD - I'm totally unfit and very overweight so starting out easy!

I already ache all over, especially my thighs. Determined to stick with it this time. Need to lose about 4 stone!

I couldn't wait for the dvd to come () so just did the first one off YouTube and I survived! Legs feel a bit like jelly. I need something heavier than tins too I think but can't face getting proper weights.
Taken some before pics and measurements too..

I did it for 11 days is a row I didn't loose any weight but I lost one inch off my waist and 2 inches off my hips! I looked much more tonned after only 11 days then quit

I'm thinking of stating it again but couldn't find it tonight so did jullians hard body instead which was 45 mins so abit boring! I think shred is great and if you don't loose weight you will Atleast look better for your bikini!

Keep posting it helps to have support xx

Good luck.

I did it a couple of months ago and got a toned stomach for the first time in years. Wish I'd kept it up!