30 Day Shred

My arms have got really defined and bigger muscles BUT I had nothing to start with 🤣 I use 3kg and thinking of trying heavier

I know haha
And yes you will feel cooler! It’s great not having an extra layer of insulation.. I like being able to choose my temperature 😆

I haven’t lost inches going by how clothes fit - but I wasn’t overweight to start with. My experience would be that the Shred is good for defining abs, less good for arms (I’d probably need heavier weights and more focus) and all those squats and jumping lunges must have been good for thighs and bum. Regular long fast walks work better for me for general fitness/weightloss, but more time consuming of course. It was fun though doing it with you all 😊 And I might get the whoosh I guess.

Well done @User456778976546 ! Sounds like a mammoth task just getting started. But you’ve done day 1 and you’re off!

I’ve found this thread very helpful - I need to be accountable.

I have the DVD from 11 years ago but hadn't used our DVD player in years and discovered we didn't have an HDMI cable to connect it to the TV.

Anyway, today, I managed to connect DVD player and TV and did Level 1, Day 1. Can't say I enjoyed it much BUT my pelvic floor seems to be coping with the star jumps much better than it did 11 years ago, which surprised me. I got to the end with a few short pauses along the way.

Will try and keep going. It helps that I know it was really effective the last time round. It helps to have this thread to follow. There was a MN thread 11 years ago too.

I also found Jillian's 'Six Pack In Six Weeks' DVD in my cupboard. I think I started with this one last time and moved on to the 30 Day Shred later.

@CortadoPlease Woohoo! 🥳 Well done! Hope you’re feeling proud of yourself and the whoosh is awesome!

@Disturbia81 - brilliant! Who knew Jillian was the answer!

I’ve done day Level 3 Day 7! The light at the end of the tunnel is definitely getting brighter.
Finding it easier to get on and off the floor. Another day of 27 degrees on Monday. Wonder how I’m a bit thinner will I be less hot 🤨

I got asked last night by a stranger “if I worked out” and when I said yes he said “I can tell”
Never in my life 😂😂
Jillian was the secret all along

Well done. I hope you dont mind me asking but have you lost many inches or much weight? I have another 14 days to go yet so I am hoping to see big results

L3 D10 and the 30-day shred done 🥳🥳
It’s been fun having the camaraderie of you all and motivation of this thread ❤️ Good luck shredders - no phoning it in! I’ll report back if I get the whoosh.

L2 day 6 done. I am going out for dinner and drinks with friends tonight so wanted it out if the way

L3 D6 done 😇

Making up for missed sessions during the week.

I like your new reporting in format @IDareSayWhen I get back to doing the next round, I may adopt it 😊

Round 2, L1 D2 done, 4/30

Nice and early so I can walk the dogs then head out for lunch 🍰

L2 day 5 done. I really struggled tonight as I have spent all day putting up a new retainer fence in my garden and ache.

Level 3 day 6 done! What a way to spend a Friday evening. 🤪
I’ve been out for lunch and I had chips so thought I better had do it.
Put on pjs last night that used to be a little bit snug round my stomach. Now less snug. Progress!
I will definitely measure myself before starting the next round.

Round 2, L3 D1 done, 3/30

Now scoffing massive omelette!

L3 D5 complete ✅ A few busy days when I couldn’t fit exercise in, back to it today.

I notice different things that Jillian says every time as I will myself to finish. Today it was about how you get “those sexy little dips on your hips” and I thought, yes, I’ve got lines there caused by my skin sagging as I’ve lost weight on my hips and bum. They’re definitely not sexy 😂

Interesting discussion about exercising in front of your partner upthread. I got to the middle of level 1 when I could jump around much more before I was exercising with DP in the house. Then it didn’t matter if he saw me prancing about in my sports bra and big pants. Now, he will come into the room and although he will watch a bit, I think he’s a bit embarrassed to stare (in awe of my physical prowess obviously 😝) as I can see him in the reflection of the tv sneaking a look.

time*

L2 day 4 done. Omg I am actually aching around the shoulders etc so i better start have some nicely toned arms at the end of this.

Such a good idea, I’m gonna start alternating thanks to you lot! I have a holiday abroad coming up and won’t have to fit any level 2 or 3 before I go otherwise

Normal practice is to do ten days of each level, (there are 3 levels) but some of us are changing it up a little now we have completed our first 30 day shred just for the hell of it 😄

do you just do level 1 every day? Or is there a different video for every day?

True! 😁

Isn’t it ever @IDareSay At least doing it this way you don’t have 10 consecutive days of L2 😆

Round 2, L2 D1 done, 2/30

Had forgotten L2 was such a bastard...😱

Level 3 day 5 done. Really had to make myself do it this morning but we had take away pizza last night (I ate less than usual) and I’m going out for lunch today so it’s needed.