30 Day Shred

Need to get on with day 6 in a min. It's the first day I'm really struggling with the motivation and energy to do it! How are others finding it?

Me (and my neck!) are late to this party. But day 1 done! I also did this about 15 years ago and it made me laugh all the way through hearing the Jillianisms again. Looking forward to you all motivating me as you finish your 30 days 🤩

A rather late but done level 2 day 3, let my son off as he played football for two hours earlier so I had access to the heavier weights again (which are not all that heavy). Managed it all and I have concluded that it doesn’t get any easier but you do adapt to feeling exhausted and uncomfortable instead. Quite enjoying level 2 though, the twists and skaters are my favourites.

Go exercise by exercise. Perhaps start a set with Natalie and revert to Anita when you are fatigued, depending on the exercise.

I've just done level 1 day 5 but it felt really hard today (well, harder than usual!). I'm on cycle day 23 and I'm interested in tracking how my workouts go/how I feel vs where I am my cycle.

Has anyone done level 1 with Anita then level 1 with Natalie before moving onto level 2, or is it not worth it and just stick with one or the other throughout?

2 days post finishing and decided to weigh, I weigh exactly the same as when I started but my muscles have grown/more defined and I’ve gone down a size in certain clothes, so I’m excited for the fat loss whoosh!
Face is still puffy so can tell the water is still there repairing the muscles.

L1D4 completed (minus cat intervention thankfully @Gummylump😀)

I find Jumping Jacks most difficult too Bunty. I checked my Fitbit afterwards could see that my heart rate goes into the vigorous rate for them the first cardio set but not for any of the other sets. I can only imagine that the 400lb people she says she has doing them without any modification had been training for quite some time beforehand as I’m ready to collapse at that point 🥴

Completed my 3 days back to back. Think it was day 7 today.
My jjs are becoming bouncier, and my arms flap more- still find them the toughest cardio. Can manage jump rope. Butt kicks are quite sedate though!
Have also increased weight for biceps and chest fly. Pleased with my form for rows.
Doing 10 mins of yoga with Kassandra after to help with stretching.
That is my day 7 summary!
How are you all doing, and how is level 2 @Careerdecisions ??
Enjoy the day!

My workout partners were slacking today - kept getting distracted by their lego and paw patrol on TV. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Day 5 done for me though. 💪

I hope they do. 😅

Level 2 Day 2 was great fun because my 11 year old decided to do it with me. He is super fit from playing football but rather comfortingly found many bits a challenge both with coordination and strength. He also insisted using the heaviest weights so I took the lighter ones which was much easier! Both of us pouring with sweat by the end. He’s declared he’ll never eat sugar again as he’s decided it would be easier without it, he may have a point but I’m not yet prepared to give everything up!

Lvl2 kicks my 🍑

I agree! Level 2 is my nemesis.

I think level 2 is harder than 3

Level 2 is killing me, it’s so hard!

Haha, loving the stories of the children and pets joining in. My dogs just normally lounge about watching but my golden retriever was quite keen to join in the skaters in level 2 and started jumping on me, I really didn’t need the extra resistance training!

I had two cats watching very intently with a look of distain. I hope they don’t decide to join in 😀

L1D3 completed. Before I had anything to eat though and it felt harder than Thursday. I had to stop, have a drink of water and open the window for a bit of a breeze.

Since i last did attempted this (in 2014), or any kind of structured exercise (in 2020) I have stiffened up so much. During the cool down, and for most of my life before that even at heavier weights than I am now, I used to be able to get my head to my knee. Now, I can barely touch my toes 😳

Jumping jacks are getting a little more bouncy with arm flapping, my knee kicks are more like slow skipping rope.

Yesterday was a very busy and stressful day so I missed a day.

Day 4 done today...with my children in tow, which was distracting but also very cute. My 6 year old was especially invested and giving it all a go. 😁 Will see if he has the same enthusiasm tomorrow.

@NcforMeNc the sooner you get started the sooner you will be on your way to cracking it. Just do what you can, follow Anita and see how you get on. As Jillian says ‘just give her everything you’ve got!’ Good luck and see you on the other side.

L1 d5 yesterday, I think, and I did C25k first rather than after, and that was a better way round.
Also wore trainers which helped with the jj- which I hate, boooo.
Want to complete 3 days back to back and rest Monday with yoga.
@NcforMeNc , open the box!
Happy weekend all, and happy shredding!

My DVD came a few days ago but I'm scared to start it 🤣

I had to skip a day yesterday, I had a three hour commute home after a long day and decided Day 1 of Level 2 was probably unwise. Back on it today though and Jillian would be very pleased with me because I did indeed ‘feel like I was going to die.’ I’m still here though so will need to do it again tomorrow. Quite enjoyed the change of exercises although still very challenging. All the face down floor exercises gave me a very unflattering view of my thighs to spur me on to do more. 😂

Day 3 done. Really enjoying it! 😮

Jillian Michaels saved my sanity on maternity leave! Lifted me out of my terrible depression for a brief time every morning. I still have the dvd. Level 2 was my fave. Inspired to get it out and start again!