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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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REDB99 · 22/06/2025 17:23

I did it today! Lovely to hear Jillian’s motivational sound bites again!
I’ve weighed myself, taken measurements and also taken pictures (🙈) in order that I actually stick to the 30 days. If I’m brave enough I’ll post my results when I’m done!

sociallydistained · 22/06/2025 16:44

I love Jillian always have. I bought this I believe and it should still be on my firestick so maybe I'll do it with 2 weeks until my holiday. Can only look better right? 20 mins feels like a treat but obviously it won't be 😂

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TheBang · 22/06/2025 15:59

Feeling unwell today so half arsed attempt. Did about half the cardio, most of the weights and some abs. Better than nothing but I can feel Jillian’s disappointment.

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Thereshegoesagain · 22/06/2025 10:58

I've just bought the dvd on ebay for 1.99 on the back of this thread.
I'll be back when it arrives...

Lemonsugarpancake · 21/06/2025 20:03

Oh I want to do this again! I never get past level 1 but it's so good. I still have the DVD.

AtomicBlondeRose · 21/06/2025 19:39

I haven’t done Shred for years, but when doing crunches I always think “the neck is not invited to this party” and “I do love a good chest fly in my life” when they come up.

OublietteBravo · 21/06/2025 19:18

REDB99 · 21/06/2025 18:44

I was just thinking of starting this again tomorrow so this post is very timely. I did it once, only lost 3lbs but I looked so much better! I love level 1 and use 3kg weights, level 2 is okay but level 3 is an absolute killer, even for 20 mins. I always follow Natalie!

Favourite quotes:

The neck is not invited to this party!

You’re always told just take the stairs, this is a false prophecy! If you want to loose weight you need to work hard!

You wanna go jean shopping?

Nooooo. Level 2 is my nemesis. I hate the 3rd circuit. Especially chair squats with a v-rise. Level 3 is so much easier IMO!

OublietteBravo · 21/06/2025 19:15

I’m on holiday, but I fully intend to start it when I get home. So Monday. I still
have it on DVD, along with several other Jillian DVDs.

Openthisdoor · 21/06/2025 18:54

You can get the dvd secondhand on eBay for about £2, £3.

Disturbia81 · 21/06/2025 18:50

me and my daughter swear by this, just can’t believe the changes in a short space of time (if eating right too) for only 25 mins a day

used to spend hours at the gym and time having to get there and back, and still not getting as good results as with gillian

REDB99 · 21/06/2025 18:44

I was just thinking of starting this again tomorrow so this post is very timely. I did it once, only lost 3lbs but I looked so much better! I love level 1 and use 3kg weights, level 2 is okay but level 3 is an absolute killer, even for 20 mins. I always follow Natalie!

Favourite quotes:

The neck is not invited to this party!

You’re always told just take the stairs, this is a false prophecy! If you want to loose weight you need to work hard!

You wanna go jean shopping?

Goodlorditssummer · 21/06/2025 18:36

She’s brutal! I have that one and I train every day but I still go back to it at least twice a year. It works!

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TheBang · 21/06/2025 18:35

LotusBotus · 21/06/2025 13:58

I'd love to join

That link broke my laptop 😭 It spent ages loading, then froze, then blue-screen. Is there another way to access it?

Can someone tell me, in language an illiterate alien would understand, what is it?

A daily exercise regime and associated eating plan?

Oh sorry, it worked for me. I’ll look up the YouTube one though, would be better without ads.

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TheBang · 21/06/2025 18:34

LeanIntoChaos · 21/06/2025 14:15

I have been doing it every other day for like 4 months.... Can't bring myself to move on from level 1 😂. I have increased my hand weights to 2.3kg though.

At one point she says "a couple more" and then she's 7. 7 IS NOT A COUPLE!

I've lost almost 2 stone but think it's diet rather than good ol' Jill! My watch says the 20 minutes burns 145 calories. It's less than a Mr Kipling Bakewell slice.

Level One was my favourite last time, as others have said I knew it off by heart. I think some of the moves in level 2 and 3 confused my uncoordinated brain 😆

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Hedonism · 21/06/2025 14:42

The neck is not invited to this party!

I'm sure I've still got this on dvd somewhere...

lalaandpo · 21/06/2025 14:31

I’ll join, as others have said you really do notice a difference - even day 15 I could see a difference when I last did it.

HikinghighLine · 21/06/2025 14:18

“Eyes on Natalie”

”bathing suit shopping”

still hear that ringing in my head 🤣it’s brillant was part of me losing 3stone after baby no2. Even got up to doing the squat jumps in L3. Only time in my life I had a half ripped stomach. I’ve been doing Caroline Girvan recently she has some good 20min or short weight sessions.

LeanIntoChaos · 21/06/2025 14:15

I have been doing it every other day for like 4 months.... Can't bring myself to move on from level 1 😂. I have increased my hand weights to 2.3kg though.

At one point she says "a couple more" and then she's 7. 7 IS NOT A COUPLE!

I've lost almost 2 stone but think it's diet rather than good ol' Jill! My watch says the 20 minutes burns 145 calories. It's less than a Mr Kipling Bakewell slice.

LividVermiciousKnid · 21/06/2025 14:14

I loved Ripped in 30. No jumping jacks.

But Jillian had gone MAGA-mad now and it upsets me.

thenewaveragebear1983 · 21/06/2025 14:11

@LotusBotusit was a 30 day exercise programme basically. It was tough. I don’t recall there being an eating plan though? I had it on dvd!
if you can’t get 30DS you could try Caroline girvans 30 day programmes, her iron series is definitely free on YouTube. I also once purchased a 30 day programme (unlimited access) to something called Kari Pearce power abs and in 30 days I had actual visible abs showing.

then I stopped and now I’m fat again 😢

LotusBotus · 21/06/2025 13:58

I'd love to join

That link broke my laptop 😭 It spent ages loading, then froze, then blue-screen. Is there another way to access it?

Can someone tell me, in language an illiterate alien would understand, what is it?

A daily exercise regime and associated eating plan?

Nitgel · 21/06/2025 13:55

Just watch your knees. I swear doing this started my knee oesteoarthritus

tigerbear · 21/06/2025 13:53

I too did this about 12 years ago, and looked the best I ever had! I remember treating myself to a gorgeous new bikini, and a lifeguard at the local pool asked where I’d bought in, and that I looked amazing. Never felt prouder in swimwear either before or since!

Def effective, but yes, brutal!
I’d be interested in doing it again, as I have holiday in 4 weeks, and need to lose about half a stone.
theres a YouTube video of a random woman doing the workout, watching the proper Gillian Michaels video on her TV, and you can still hear Gillian’s instructions. Ad free. Just google it, 30 Day Shred day one or something like that…

PreetyinPurple · 21/06/2025 13:37

I also have it on dvd. Too hot to do it just now. I’m far too unfit to do it just now.
I used to know everything she said off by heart.

IjustbelieveinMe · 21/06/2025 13:21

If only it was available online without ads. I still have the dvd!

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