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

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Maybe it was the days rest that made the difference!

Last night was day 3 level 1, and I'm not sure if I wasn't putting in as much effort or it was the super loooong quad stretches I did afterwards, (or even because I'm getting used to it!) but my legs feel fine today! Almost as though I haven't done any exercise at all!

I'm actually looking forward to tonight's session

Level 2 day 5 today.
Can't believe I'm enjoying level 2 now. I was really out of breath even by doing Anita style as my leg is still aching. Need to sort that out.
Current weight loss with healthy lifestyle is roughly half a stone

Yes I did 5 straight days then took weekends off but I'm sure doing 2 days having a day off then doing 3 days will work just as well, I think I really did 5 days straight because it's what I could fit into a normal weekday and don't really have time at weekends, I also gave myself an end date to finish the DVD so I didn't skip too many sessions! I'm now doing 6 week 6 pack and I'm doing the same week days only and an end date.
I don't think you can go too wrong with these short intensive workouts as long as you do them at regular intervals.
Keep up the good work it will get easier.

Yay a Jillian Michaels thread. I bought the DVD ages ago, started many time but never quite made it to level 3.
I restarted this week determined so I'm up to day 5 of level 1. I haven't found the legs work too difficult (I'm also training for a half marathon) but arms and abs are killing me. I was pleasantly surprised today that I managed 5 press ups (Anita style on my knees) without collapsing on the floor.

Oh I hope so, I'm going to try and do at least three more days in a row before I have another rest day. Did you manage to do all 5 days without a break?

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It does get better I think the first 5 days or so my legs were quite achy, walking up the stairs hurt like anything but it does get better I promise!

Oh my God, the pain! I've done two days of the shred and my legs were so sore. I've been walking around like a frail old lady. It's the muscles on top of my thighs (I think it's my quads?)

Last night it was tipping it down and I could barely walk so didn't do the shred. Getting back on it tonight

L1 D7 done!

On to L2 tomorrow - wonder what surprises Jillian will have in store...

Have a fab time, clear!

I'm off on holiday today. Keep up the good work everyone!

Thanks for the help guys.
So tonight I watched a YouTube video and followed that on my phone.
I found a portable DVD player in the back of the cupboard a couple of days ago and I've managed to get hold of the dvd so I'll be using that tomorrow night.

It's so warm and muggy I would never have managed it in the morning.

It seemed to be over a lot quicker than I expected but that's not to say it wasn't hard!! (Even though I know I was following the beginner girl more)
I just hope my legs don't ache too much tomorrow

And just ordered ripped in 30, kickbox fastfix and yoga meltdown so that should keep me going until Christmas!

Just finished 30ds, starting 6 week 6 pack tomorrow, my weight hasn't changed much but inches have gone and I'm down a dress size so will continue as still a bit more toning to do.

L1 D6 Ri30 done.

Still can't do hollow man

My spotty dogs are like floppy running man(men?) clear - lot less oomph. Plus they sound cute, so less intimidating!

It's my day off today and tomorrow back on to level 2 day 3. Might take it easy Anita style if my legs muscle don't like me.

After a week off, L2 D... um... I guess I should start at D1 again!

OMG I'm hot today (and not in a good way!)

Just looked it up but couldn't really see the difference in the video I watched.

Day 3 of Ripped done.
What's a spotty dog?

Thanks for the encouragement!
Day 2 was much better as I knew what was coming. Phew! My legs are weak though. I didn't want to take a break but I think I will tomorrow.

Ri30 L1 D5 done.

Tried some yoga before bed last night and today's session felt fairly mellow...although my running man has devolved into spotty dog, so maybe that has something to do with it!

L2 of Shred is something I don't miss, baba. Planks as far as the eye can see, eh? Keep going though - I felt so much stronger by the start of L3.

Level 2 of 30 day shred, day 1.
Are you kidding me? So much double movement. I didn't realise I was so awful at it.
And all the leg movements!!! My lower legs have felt it the worst during level one and I was hoping to ease the pressure during level two but nope, even more hardcore. I'm struggling. I don't even know if I'll be better in day 10.
Level one was amazing despite some struggles.

Ha ha! So a change wasn't as good as rest for you
User, DS tells me there are websites than convert youtube videos to audio files. (Not sure of the legal implications). If you've watched the video a few times, you should be able to manage with just the audio.
I did Killer Buns and Thighs level 1 today.

L1 D4 of Ri30 done.

Would have been day five but decided to 'take it easy' yesterday and do a Davina DVD instead - forgot that Davina is also insanely fit AND her workout was longer, so ended up doing 45 minutes! Derp.

Hm, not sure what to suggest Username - maybe watch the workout through once or twice, then work through the list of exercises outdoors? There are a few sites that list the moves in each section if those are any use?

Well done on your weight loss babba2014!

On day 8, before I started my workout I weighed myself. I do it more often than I should as I want to understand how my weight fluctuates throughout the day to get a better understanding of my weight.
I came into this fully preparing not to lose weight and gain muscle instead but the scales show a -4lbs in weight. I'm still on level 1.
I believe it is the food change though. I don't eat unhealthily and it has worked for me.

Can I try please?

My only problem is trying to work out how to do it in the garden instead of indoors.
The only room where I have plenty of space to move is the lounge and the floorboards are ruined and wouldn't take the hammering. Also it's so hot at night I'd probably pass out if I was to do it indoors.

Does anyone have any ideas of how I could do it outside? (I don't have a tablet or laptop to take outside btw)