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30 Day Shred

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TheBang · 21/06/2025 10:53

Anyone want to join me?
Yes I know it’s an oldie but I did it about 15 years ago and it was really effective.
I’ve just done day one and the weights and abs stuff weren’t too bad but the cardio nearly killed me, I’m more unfit than I realised.

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Happyhettie · 30/07/2025 06:51

Gummylump · 29/07/2025 21:03

Level 3 day 4 done. Feeling good!

If I had eaten better this month, I would've seen some really great results. Can definitely see some changes anyway though.

3 more days then I'm away so will finish up then. 🙂 what's everyone else doing after? Are there any other similar programmes? I may just do it again like someone else mentioned they would.

Last time I did it, I moved on to Ripped in 30 which was good.

Gummylump · 29/07/2025 21:03

Level 3 day 4 done. Feeling good!

If I had eaten better this month, I would've seen some really great results. Can definitely see some changes anyway though.

3 more days then I'm away so will finish up then. 🙂 what's everyone else doing after? Are there any other similar programmes? I may just do it again like someone else mentioned they would.

Iheartmysmart · 29/07/2025 19:27

L2 D7 done and it’s definitely getting easier. I’m out for the next couple of days so won’t have time to exercise but aim to finish L2 on Sunday.

Happyhettie · 29/07/2025 19:27

FloofyBird · 29/07/2025 14:46

I think it's better to manage every few days than burn out or give up if it's too much to manage every day :)

Thanks @FloofyBird (love the name!)
I am going to try and do it first thing in the morning so it’s done.

CortadoPlease · 29/07/2025 16:54

L2D6 done and I’m definitely finding the L2 cardio easier day by day and can see a difference around my middle 🙌

I’m finding the shared toil of this thread quietly motivating 😊

FloofyBird · 29/07/2025 14:46

Happyhettie · 29/07/2025 08:53

Level 1 day 2 completed. I should actually be on day 4 but I missed 2 days. No excuse really, I’m just a bit rubbish at looking after myself and work got in the way (both reasons as to why I am fat).

I think it's better to manage every few days than burn out or give up if it's too much to manage every day :)

IDareSay · 29/07/2025 09:52

L2 D5 done.
Cannot believe I am halfway through and have actually stuck to it!

Happyhettie · 29/07/2025 08:53

Level 1 day 2 completed. I should actually be on day 4 but I missed 2 days. No excuse really, I’m just a bit rubbish at looking after myself and work got in the way (both reasons as to why I am fat).

Iheartmysmart · 28/07/2025 11:55

Those are my thoughts @IDareSay The results for such a short exercise session are amazing so I’d like to keep going after the 30 days. Might take a week off in between with the hope that I’ll get a sudden ‘whoosh’ of weight loss!

IDareSay · 28/07/2025 11:48

L2 D4 done.

I am on holiday once I finish the 30 days but plan on doing it again when I come back, with slightly heavier weights I think @Iheartmysmart

It's astonishingly effective in such a short time so thanks to the OP @TheBang for reminding me of its existence!

Saggyoldclothbody · 28/07/2025 11:31

L2D5 done ✔️

Had a break from Jillian over the weekend and gave Caroline Girvan’s Kettlebell workout a whirl as my back is playing up (I think it’s my hip flexors causing problems so didn’t want to exacerbate too much but still wanted to do something). I’m now eyeing up heavier kettlebells 👀

DP was floating around on Friday for the last 10 mins of me Dong doing level 2 and said over the weekend “You’re really exercising aren’t you”. Given my favourite position is sitting on the sofa with my legs up, this is a massive shift for me 😊

Iheartmysmart · 28/07/2025 11:23

I’ve just got a cheap yoga mat from Argos which seems okay. I do have a rug underneath it which probably helps. In terms of footwear though, embarrassingly its bare feet for me. I’m in a first floor flat and worry about the noise of me thumping around in trainers. My neighbour is the type to complain about any tiny sound.

No real change in weight but my shape seems to be changing.

What does everyone plan on doing after the 30 days? I wasn’t sure to start again with slightly higher weights or to move on to something else. Have to admit that only committing to 20 minutes a day and getting good results really appeals to me.

TheHorrorsPersist · 28/07/2025 10:18

L2 D9 done 💪
Averaging 4/5 times a week so still on track to finish by the end of the summer holidays (18th August).
I have already put a reminder in my phone to do it again next summer.
”This is where it counts the most”

Disturbia81 · 28/07/2025 09:59

Greenfingers37 · 27/07/2025 19:47

I’m starting this week. Can anyone advise on a good mat for a wooden floor? Also do you guys wear normal trainers?
Really motivating to hear how well you’re all doing! Keep it up!

I definitely need to invest in a proper mat, I’ve been improvising with allsorts..
I invested in a decent pair of trainers as they do make it easier to do the cardio stuff especially, more bouncy and protective

Well it’s been 3.5 weeks since I finished the shred and I’ve dropped another few lbs with no change to usual healthy diet, this workout really does get the stubborn fat shifting 😊
Also more changes to thighs, they’ve got really defined. C section pouch has gone in further and now I feel comfortable in high waist trousers and skirts. I’ve lost my muffin top! I’ve always had muffin top even at lower weights 🤣
Gonna see where my weight settles then do another round!
KEEP GOING EVERYONE! You’ve got this 🖤🖤🖤💪🏼💪🏼

Greenfingers37 · 27/07/2025 19:47

I’m starting this week. Can anyone advise on a good mat for a wooden floor? Also do you guys wear normal trainers?
Really motivating to hear how well you’re all doing! Keep it up!

Iheartmysmart · 27/07/2025 19:36

L2 D5 done! The halfway point in each level seems to be when the exercises start to get easier for me. A yoga mat seems to be helping with the wrist pain.

IDareSay · 27/07/2025 13:33

CortadoPlease · 27/07/2025 13:28

L2 D4 done. The pendulum lunges with hammer curls has too much going on 😬

As Jillian would say "I hear ya!"

CortadoPlease · 27/07/2025 13:28

L2 D4 done. The pendulum lunges with hammer curls has too much going on 😬

IDareSay · 27/07/2025 12:32

L2 D3 done. Almost halfway..!

FloofyBird · 27/07/2025 12:32

Level 2 day 1 done. I rested a lot but I'm still sweaty!

Disturbia81 · 27/07/2025 09:08

Gummylump · 26/07/2025 19:57

I've skipped 4 days I think! Due to illness. So incredibly annoyed!

Just done level 3 day 1. We're going away at the end of the month which is why I've been cutting each level short.

Since the 1st July I've done level 1 x8 times, level 2 x6 times and now level 3 x1 time. Not the best I know.

Will hopefully be able to fit it in every day now until the end of the month.

No that’s still amazing! The first month I did consisted of 20 days of level 1 (I was nervous of level 2 🤣) and then just 2 days of level 2. I still had brilliant results and body changes.

Happyhettie · 26/07/2025 21:39

I’m so glad I’ve found this thread! I’ve used 30DS on and off for years and it’s always given me great results and I feel so much better when I’ve done it.

Today I have started it again. I feel like I look really awful at the moment and I feel manky so I’m back on the shred again.
Level 1 day 1 ✔️
(I did half jacks though as I don’t want to hurt my knees)

PreetyinPurple · 26/07/2025 21:20

im still building up to doing it. I’ve lost a bit of weight and my knee isn’t giving me as many issues - I’m scared though… 😂😂😂

Gummylump · 26/07/2025 19:57

I've skipped 4 days I think! Due to illness. So incredibly annoyed!

Just done level 3 day 1. We're going away at the end of the month which is why I've been cutting each level short.

Since the 1st July I've done level 1 x8 times, level 2 x6 times and now level 3 x1 time. Not the best I know.

Will hopefully be able to fit it in every day now until the end of the month.

IDareSay · 26/07/2025 11:56

I was so stiff and achey this morning (not just from L2, I did a lot of DIY yesterday too, up and down a ladder) that I almost gave myself a day off.

But I didn't, did L2 D2 and I actually feel better than I did beforehand 💪

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