30 Day Shred

Sounds like it’s been a good workout! Jillian’s idea of a beginner and mine I don’t think is the same 🙈
I’ve done Ripped in 30 before (never made it to the full 30 days) but I did like that one.

I’ve done another shred - did level 2 this time.
So that’s 17/30 completed. Feel ok (other than the usual beetroot shade) and hope o don’t live to regret my life’s choices tomorrow…

Just did Day 1 of the Beginner Slim 60 programme. Just Jillian, but she explains how moves can be modified and if you have done 30 Day Shred you will be familiar with the modifications.

Ha! I was fooled by the word 'beginner'!
Day 1 is a strength day but includes jumping jacks etc. so still made me pretty much out of breath.
I think I will do 2 more days of this (one more strength, one cardio) then test out the Body revolution for a couple of days.
I'm melting! 😰

ETA: you can download the workouts so no need for an internet connection, which may be handy for some situations.

Well done @Katrinawaves day 3 completed one day closer to finishing it 😁

@IDareSay yup. Utterly bonkers 😆

Round 2 16/30 completed ✅ my intention is to complete 17/30 after work this evening. A rare no meetings night!

Up half an hour earlier than usual today and Day 3 completed. Found the cardio and the press ups a bit easier today though I’m still on the modified press ups. Will try to see if I can do any full ones tomorrow though.

I have a reformer Pilates class after work today which will be a nice stretch out!

I am seriously considering doing more than one a day to complete the 90 days before Christmas 🤣🤣🤣

We’re all mad 🤪

I’m setting myself a target to finish round 2 by Saturday 25th October (half term holiday)
I have 15 days to complete and 21 days to do it in. Should have thought of that sooner!!
Is it cheating to 2 work outs in one day? Is it humanly possible? !!

Hello @Katrinawaves Well done for starting back on the shred. You’ll definitely see results in 6 weeks, especially with the Pilates as well!
The best of it is that you feel the difference really quickly. As Jillian says by day 5/6 it does feel easier.
It’s not always easy fitting it in around work etc. I’ve struggled the last couple of weeks but I’ve found I’ve missed doing it and that’s spurred me on to not stop completely.

@IDareSay 90 day body revolution fits to the end of the year perfectly. From having seen ripped in 30 there’s always a Natalie challenge person to follow so you might be ok even if it’s a starter one. Will be interesting to find out.

I’ve finished Round 2 Day 15/30 (level 1) today. Can actually do a push up! It’s been a long time coming 🙈
I know I can fit in day 16 and 17 on Monday and Tuesday around work but not sure how manic work will be Wednesday / Thursday. I am going to aim for one of those nights though….!

Hi @Katrinawaves and welcome!

I'm a few years older than you and retired now, which does make it easier to fit exercise in, but the 30DS was the best thing I have done this year (x2 😁)

I have downloaded the JM app @Happyhettie and started my 7 day free trial today. Haven't completely found my way around it yet, but I'm going to try the 90 day Body Revolution which is 6 workouts a week and would take me nicely up to the new year, but I am also tempted by Slim 60 which promises to help drop those last 10 to 20lbs! It is a beginner level programme though and maybe I need more of a challenge, so I'll try them both this week.
There seem to be lots of options to personalise workouts so plenty to tinker with.

I’m really pleased to have found this thread as I started 30DS yesterday. I last did it about 15 years ago and managed about 12 days before giving up but even that was enough to see some results.

I'm now of course a lot older but I did enjoy the first two days and got an endorphin high from them. Not sure whether that will continue when I’m fitting it around a busy working week however!

I’m 56 and lost weight earlier in the year to get my BMI down to about 23.5 but could really do with losing a little more belly weight and strengthening my core. I already do reformer Pilates a few times a week so am hoping that by adding this in I can achieve the results I want before I turn 57 in 6 weeks time!

It’s been hectic with me too. I’ve lost my way again last week. It so hard being back at work and trying to do it every day or even on a work day. I’m trying to prioritise my health but I’m also trying to keep afloat with work and not fall behind. I did do a very half hearted one last night so I’m not counting it as a day but today I’m back on it.

Day 14/30 level 1 ✅

Hope you’re ok and the app is good @IDareSay looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it!

I’m happy to continue on here or have a new thread, really don’t mind!

Well done @Happyhettie and @Fundays12 for keeping the Jillian flag flying!

I have had an unexpectedly hectic few days but all back to normal now so I am planning on signing up to the app this weekend for certain 💪

Missing my daily fix of Jillian!

I'm happy to continue on this thread or willing to start a new one if our OP isn't around.

Well done..I worked out 4 times this week which I am happy with as I have been super busy. Is there a new October thread starting?

Round 2 Level 1 Day 13/30

Felt rubbish again last week / over the weekend, blooming school germs. Aiming for shredding 3x a week.
Hope everyone else is ok.

Round 2 Day 12/30 completed before work again this morning, nearly half way there for the second time. 🥳

Never stuck at it for this long before. Usually do one round and then it falls by the wayside. And the fact it’s week 4 of term and I’m still at it is a miracle. And I’m sort of enjoying it!

Well done @FloofyBird and @Fundays12 for getting back on it again!

Great you are getting stuck in again @Iheartmysmart and @Fundays12

I'm thinking about trying the app @FloofyBird I thought I might check it out with the free trial for a week starting later this week. It looks like it might be useful for mixing things up.

It actually feels a bit strange not getting into my exercise gear when I get up in the morning! Quite looking forward to getting back to it in a few days but want to have at least a full 7 day break first.

Well I fell off the wagon for about a month (I blame starting l2 lol). Did l1 again yesterday though. Does anyone have Gillian's app?

I did day 1 of 30 day shred today again. I tried JM kickboxing late last week so wanted a change. Sid is adorable 😍

@Happyhettie I bet it was a challenge getting up to do Shredding! Probably wise though as then it’s done for the day. I start work at 8 and am definitely not a morning person so have just done mine. With the added complication of an inquisitive kitten trying to help!

I ended up watching on my iPad in my bedroom so I didn’t squash Sid but there isn’t really enough space for some of the exercises. Anyway D1 L1 of round two done. Similar to you, it was definitely more doable this time round.

Back on the shred after a week off. Was the right decision to leave it until I felt better.

Definitely fitter than I was as the exercises were far more doable this time round. Although getting up to do it before going to work was hard going!!

Not eating much because of feeling so ill last week has helped with the weight loss as well. Not the best way to lose weight but every cloud and all that!

Round 2 L1 D11/30 ✅ 19 days to go!

Hope you’ve found it ok today too @Iheartmysmart

Sid is beautiful 😻 it’s funny how quickly how some feral cats forget that they were feral / semi feral!!
And Sid is a great name too. She is really gorgeous.

@Happyhettie I’m sorry you’ve been feeling rotten and am glad you’re on the mend. We’ll both be starting again tomorrow.

Her name is Sid! Don’t ask, I was led to believe she was a he 😆 She was found as a semi feral stray but is settling in really well as a lap cat!

Oh my goodness! What a gorgeous girl! I hope shes settling in well. Whats her name?

Well done @IDareSay !! Woohoo! Youve done so well!

Ive not been ok this week. Ive had a really nasty stomach bug and have felt awful and been off work. Finally feeling better so back n it tomorrow. Starting level 1 again.

Well done everyone. We got back from spain on wed and I started back exercising on Friday with jillian michaels kickboxing. I am trying to shed the stone I have put on since hitting 44 so have cut out the crap and am eating healthy.

Blimey! I’m just catching up with the thread and you’re all doing so well. I had planned to take a week off then restart again. But then work went manic and I was working late for over a week. Then this little menace joined the household and I’ve been settling her in. I will get back to it on Monday I promise!

Round 2, L3 D10 done, 30/30 Woo hoo!

Even managed some rock star jumps! So glad I happened across this thread, it's given me the kick up the bum I needed. Hope everyone else is doing OK? It's a bit quiet...

Looking forward to at least a week off now, and hoping for a little weight loss whoosh 💥

I'll report back if/when it happens.