30 Day Shred

From what I’ve read as our muscles get more used to doing the same exercise, they retain less water, but then when you want to push them and grow them they will retain more again as they are getting injured and sore in order to grow.
Whatever exercise we do there will always be some retention, it’s why professionals stop working out a week before competitions so they look chiseled etc. If I know I’m going out/wedding or something I’ll stop exercising about 5 days before at least.

Ikwym. A few years ago I really got into my fitness and actually looked forward to working out. It made life a lot easier I have to say 😂. Then I lost it and really have to force myself again now.

ohhh I didn't know that. So what happens if you're working out consistently all the time? surely you won't stay puffy forever?

This has motivated me to dig out my DVD of
this. I do know it’s bloody hard work but fast results and it tones you really quickly!

L1 D2 completed. Couldn’t do it yesterday as my muscles ached! 😩 I tried your approach of staying on the floor for the last abdominal set @TheBang as I don’t think Jillian gives enough time to get off the floor to pick up your weights and start. That did mean I had to do two sets of side lunges. I’m not sure if that was a good or bad thing - my thighs will tell me tomorrow 😀

Ah thanks ♥️ I weirdly enjoy the last week, and as someone who generally hates exercise it’s nice to feel it get easier as I go along, my body getting stronger.. and I realise why fitness people love keeping fit, instead of thinking they are crazy 😂

I never take measurements no, just see how my clothes fit differently. I’m getting into size 10s/small now in primark so that’s a great feeling

So our bodies swell up cortisol/fluid when we work our muscles, because it needs to do that to heal the little tears and allow the muscles to grow. Once we stop working out we release the fluid and see the true results of our hard work. I was only told this in the last few years, and it made sense as I always gain weight when I workout and then end up giving up. Because I’ve always thought diet + exercise will make the scale go down quickly. But it’s a waiting game. My face is so puffy! But I know in a few days/week I’ll feel good about myself

Ah thanks ♥️ I weirdly enjoy the last week, and as someone who generally hates exercise it’s nice to feel it get easier as I go along, my body getting stronger.. and I realise why fitness people love keeping fit, instead of thinking they are crazy 😂

I never take measurements no, just see how my clothes fit differently. I’m getting into size 10s/small now in primark so that’s a great feeling

So our bodies swell up cortisol/fluid when we work our muscles, because it needs to do that to heal the little tears and allow the muscles to grow. Once we stop working out we release the fluid and see the true results of our hard work. I was only told this in the last few years, and it made sense as I always gain weight when I workout and then end up giving up. Because I’ve always thought diet + exercise will make the scale go down quickly. But it’s a waiting game. My face is so puffy! But I know in a few days/week I’ll feel good about myself

Did you take measurements too @Disturbia81? What do you mean by when the water retention has gone, is this something that happens when you're strength/muscle building? Thanks

Well done btw!

Woo finally done the 30 days! I’ll report back with weight loss once the water retention has gone from the sore muscles. My thighs, calves and arms, chest and shoulders are so sculpted!

Has anyone had any weird side effects, like I’ve been getting more headaches from all the blood rushing around.. looking forward to them sodding off!

phoned it in and did beginner shred which is on Jm app

its Still tough to be fair but less impact for the knees .

think it was filmed around 2020 and features Anita and Nat who don't look any older !

Well done! Everyone's doing so well.👏

Level 1, day 2 done. Barely managed to fit it in after work, picking up my children, getting home, doing dinner, showrs etc etc.

Don't think I'll manage to fit it in tomorrow as well tbh, but will try my best. 😢

🥳 level 1 is completed, survived the 10 days and happy to be a third of the way through. Onto level 2 tomorrow which despite having done this a few times I cannot recall and am therefore a bit fearful of! Ah well, I can only give everything I’ve got.

L1D4 completed. Switched to half jacks to protect my knees and to be fair they were still not fun!
Made the mistake of a C25k run straight after, and my inner thighs really felt it, so not a good idea as they feel sore now.
Pilates later this evening.
I think a rest day tomorrow with some yoga stretches and some upper body strengthening - give my legs a holiday!
Good luck all today and enjoy the cooler weather!

Another tip is once you’ve heard the instructions the first time, then put your favourite energetic tunes on for the rest of the days. It helps my stamina, is a distraction and also somehow makes it go quicker.

I started watching this thread when it started and thought “I must do that again” after doing level 1 several times (because the rest looked too hard) circa 2011. Finally started today.

I’m still rubbish at Jumping Jacks, I succumbed early to doing Anita’s push ups, and my Butt Kicks are a bit pathetic but the rest of it felt ok, probably because I’ve been doing daily squats with heavier weights.

I think I will feel it in the morning though!

This thread Inspired me to do this workout for the first time in about a decade !
made me realise how much I've been 'phoning it in ' 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

Level 1 day 9 completed. It’s actually flown in and only one more day of level 1 left. I had a long day at work and four hours of commuting today so I had to tell myself just attempting it would be sufficient and I watched the tennis at the same time to detract from the difficulty! Feeling better for it now though. I didn’t take any measurements when I started but I have resurrected a pair of trousers from my wardrobe that I seem to be able to squeeze into again and it may be the placebo effect but I feel a bit slimmer. Whether it’s placebo or not, it’s given me a boost! I wonder if I’ll be able to salvage some more items from my wardrobe before the 30 days is up.

Half an inch @REDB99 , that's fantastic! Well done.
Hoping I can start to lose an inch too, would love that too. Fingers crossed!

I’ve done Level 1 7 times now. I’m going for a 15 mile bike ride tomorrow and Friday. Thursday is a day off due to a long day at work then I’m going to start level 2 on Saturday. I’m 10 days into my being fitter and healthier little project. I’ve had one less good day where I ate fish and chips, ice cream and went to the pub! Apart from that I’m doing well overall. Can feel that level one is getting easier and stomach area is definitely looking slimmer, about half an inch has come off my waist. I’m committing to 35 days as then I go on holiday. Will post before and after pics if I’m brave enough! Thanks for the motivation all!

Hello All!
A very motivating bunch- I have just completed L1 d3!

I have just about reached my target weight - lost about 12ish pounds, following the Louise Parker method.

Now ready to further tone and strengthen, so here I am!

Not my favourite form of exercise- I love pilates and yoga- but realise this needs to be part of a healthy lifestyle too, moving forward, so, feeling very excited and hope to see improvement by the time of my son's wedding in 5 weeks time- that would be fab!

I'm finding it challenging - the cardio - but keeping up - not as bouncy on the jumping jack's as I want to take it easier on my knees- and 25 mins is perfect- no excuse not to. I will have a rest day when I do pilates/ yoga classes.

Thanks for listening, and for the group.
Good luck today!

Just found this thread and would love to belatedly join (from tomorrow when it's much cooler!)

Loved 'don't phone it in'!

That's a good idea @TheHorrorsPersist I think I will do the same.

Day 1 done. ✅️

Officially starting today after a couple of trial runs last week. I have made myself a chart with 30 boxes to colour in as I go as I like a bit of visual motivation.

Amazing, thank you ! Appreciate the motivation too 😅 I'm going to start today. 💪

I remember doing this about half my life ago!
You have all inspired me to get it on Amazon Prime so I can play it on my phone and iPad. I have lost a bit of weight recently and could really use some toning up; now to actually start....(it's a bit hot here though!)