30 Day Shred... anyone want to join me?

Level 2 day 10 today! Only 2 rest days, one on each level. In all the many many times I've started this DVD I've only got to level 3 once and I didn't complete it. I'm sort of looking forward to it.
Never managed a walking push up, and squat thrusts hurt my back so I didn't do them properly. Still pretty pleased with myself.

L1 d8 today hurray

I know lots of you are battling with much higher levels but I finally succeeded with those side lunges!!! Bum out, bum out! L1 d7 done hurrah

I think I've lost the plot, I did level 1 this morning as it had been a few days, went to the gym and did couch to 5k and then did stage 2 at the gym as I didn't know what else to do. I downloaded it on amazon prime so I have it on my phone.. I definitely feel like I've done a work out now!

I did 30 Days of Yoga a while back and learned something that helped me with plank - brace your digits and palms and really press your torso away from the floor to prevent 'crashing' into the hands/wrists. I found I was bearing weight in my back and shoulders rather than arms/wrists. Still knackered me out though!

L3 D1 of Ripped in 30 done.

Bear crawls and duck walks. Ow. Preferred it to L2 though!

The problem I have them is that my arms give way more than anything else - the cardio part doesn't seem to be so much of an issue. They seem to hurt my right wrist and hand too.

I love doing the side lunges.

As for level 2 those cardio planks. I couldn't do them for 9 days. I was in pain too. On day 10 something clicked. So keep trying and if it's hard do the modified version and try a few days later.

:) I usually substitute them with bicycle crunches

L2 D7 Ripped in 30 done!

10 half-arsed better than 0 can't-be-arsed, Soup!

L2 D1.3 (at least my third attempt at D1!)

I managed a whopping 10 half arsed plank twists at a time before collapsing.

Ahhh I should have measured. Think I'll do it now as only on l1d7.

Might have a day off today. Just feel completely worn out so only exercise could be a dog walk haha

Wow, that's fantastic. I measured at the start and dying to do it again but don't want to do it too soon in case there are no results!

I'm literally so stoked by this DVD. I measured my waist last week as I didn't have any measurements and could feel I was getting smaller. Last Tuesday my 'waist' was 56 inches and yesterday I measured it at 46 😃 I'm so happy! It is this DVD that's done it! I've only lost 2 pounds on the scales though :/ but I'm not going to give up x

Hahaha I thought so!

I obviously meant a deep squat not a see squat 🤦‍♀️ haha!

Think I might try that, thanks for the suggestion. Not getting anywhere with it!

@SkeletonSkins I just do the punches again whilst doing a really see squat instead of doing the lunges.

Hello! I started level one on 15th July, and just moved onto level 2, I've lost 10 inches since then and I feel fantastic. I just ordered ripped in 30 just to mix it up a bit :)

I did level 1 day 6 today. I'm still crap at those side lunges.

I need to find a way through L2. I hate it so much I've stopped doing it. I need some enthusiasm from somewhere!

L2 Day 6 of Ri30 sorted.

I am useless at the cardio plank moves - they kill me. Almost looking forward to L3 (I fully expect to regret that statement).

Divided, I'm so pleased there's another 'Beginner'! Like you say, I'm so shocked how quickly I can feel an improvement in my muscles. I feel a bit stronger already, it's crazy.

Can I join your Shred Thread ?

So after years of stop start with Level 1 30DS I finally tackled it and finished all the levels. I moved on to Ripped in 30 and am now on Day 4/Week 4. I'm wondering if I should keep going with Week 4 until I can do everything without modification or if I just move onto something else for the variety. I've tried a few and there's nothing like Jillian for results quickly and I'm really quite chuffed with myself for getting this far as I've never really kept at it with any of my previous workout regimes.

SkeletonSkins

Don't be disheartened, I was exactly the same didn't lose any weight during the shred but by the time I'd finished I was comfortably a dress size smaller and as I said before and after pics are a great incentive! I would suggest not weighting yourself until the end though.
Keep up the good work 😄

L1 d5 starting to feel like I could do a little bit more today. Nearly gave up with it tbh as weighed myself and I've lost nothing at all, so felt really gutted about that as have been so good and have walked loads and eaten healthy too, but think I can see a difference in the mirror and clothes seem looser so hoping something is happening.