TheCoffeeChick Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I've had 30-Day Shred on my shelf since May and finally decided to start today. :blushing: I got through it without taking a break!! Yay! But I felt like I was going to be sick :ack2: for an hour afterward. :glare: I hope this gets easier. My motto for the next month: I can do anything for 30 days, I can do anything for 30 days, I can do anything .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittingmomof3 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I've had 30-Day Shred on my shelf since May and finally decided to start today. :blushing: I got through it without taking a break!! Yay! But I felt like I was going to be sick :ack2: for an hour afterward. :glare: I hope this gets easier. My motto for the next month: I can do anything for 30 days, I can do anything for 30 days, I can do anything .... I have tried this and I think it really kicks my tush. Can I ask, are you planning to do it every day for 30 days? When I was doing it last month, I could only do it every other day and I am fairly fit. My calves were screaming for days after the first work-out. I'll be interested to know how you feel after 3 or 4 straight days if that's your plan. Please keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Well, I was planning on doing it all in a row, but I'm already sore and only just worked out 2 hours ago!! :tongue_smilie: So, who knows - I might just wake up tomorrow not able to move. I did take an extra 5 minutes after the DVD was over to stretch more, hopefully that will help a bit. If I do go for it tomorrow, I'm sure I will not be able to get through it all without pausing it for a few minutes. I hope by the end of the week it will feel a little easier. :) And perhaps I should forego the coffee before working out! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britomart Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Congratulations! I don't think you'll regret it. This was the DVD that, over a year ago, got me fit again after giving birth to twins. fwiw, when I was starting, I did it every other day for about a week, and then started doing Level 1 the first day, Level 2 the second day and Level 3 the third day, in rotation, even though I couldn't do all the advanced exercises all the way through. I figured it was better to do something a little different each day, to let my muscles recover, rather than to be able to do Level I perfectly every day, but risk injury because of the constant repetition. I know that's not how it's supposed to be used, but it worked for me, so I thought I'd pass it on, in case it's helpful. Level 3 is killer, but if you give yourself permission to suck at it at first, you'll get better (and feel better) really quickly! At least, that was my experience. :) Anyway, I just gave myself permission to pause for 10 seconds, or use lower (or no) weights when I needed to, in order to get through, and I was really happy I didn't have to just do Level 1 for ten days in a row! Edited August 9, 2010 by Britomart spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I bought my shredder for $30 and it does give me quite the workout. It only shreds 6 pages at a time and my arm does get tired. I've never tried doing it for 30 days in a row though. :rofl::laugh: Bwhaaaa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 fwiw, when I was starting, I did it every other day for about a week, and then started doing Level 1 the first day, Level 2 the second day and Level 3 the third day, in rotation, even though I couldn't do all the advanced exercises all the way through. This sounds like a good idea. When I start getting bored with Level 1, I might just do a day or two with one of the other levels to mix it up a bit. I bought my shredder for $30 and it does give me quite the workout. It only shreds 6 pages at a time and my arm does get tired. I've never tried doing it for 30 days in a row though. :rofl::laugh: Bwhaaaa! :lol::lol: :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I started it last week. I am doing it every other day to give my muscles a rest since I am out of shape. I do 30 min on treadmill on the off days. I also plan on switching it up next week by rotating the levels. It is killer isnt it?? I own all the Biggest Loster DVDs so I think I may start rotating those in every other day so i dont get bored :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I did about 3 weeks of the 30 Day Shred before we went on our cruise in May and it kicked my behind. It also got me in pretty decent shape (considering I only did it for slightly less than 3 full weeks). After the cruise though, I fell off the wagon, so to speak. I've gotten terribly flabby and out of shape (boo!) and need to start back up again. Crikey. Jillian is evil. Evil!!!!! I think she might be out to kill me.:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 She is EVIL, isn't she!! ;) This morning I can barely move, I am SOOOOOOOO sore. But I think I'll give it a go this afternoon again. If I take a break inbetween at the beginning, I'm not sure on day 3 I'd do it again. ;) I'll let you know if I survive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becca211 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 She is EVIL, isn't she!! ;) This morning I can barely move, I am SOOOOOOOO sore. But I think I'll give it a go this afternoon again. If I take a break inbetween at the beginning, I'm not sure on day 3 I'd do it again. ;) I'll let you know if I survive! I have been doing it for around 5 weeks. I do it usually 6 days a week. Honestly, now that I am into it it is harder if I skip a day. This past weekend I had a girls weekend and skipped two days. I thought I would DIE yesterday! My endurance has improved so much over the past month, and I can tell a difference in how my clothes fit. I haven't lost much as far as numbers, but my numbers aren't that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I bought my shredder for $30 and it does give me quite the workout. It only shreds 6 pages at a time and my arm does get tired. I've never tried doing it for 30 days in a row though. :rofl::laugh: Bwhaaaa! You had me going!:lol::lol: I'm sitting here thinking, 'WHY would Daisy pay so much for THAT DVD?' I am starting it this week - the heat is so bad that running is getting out of the question as is walking -- I figure I will try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I hike/walk an average of 3 miles daily and wanted to tone up. I bought the DVD last summer and never got to use its SOOOO! I did level one Thursday night. My calves burned for days. I decided to start with a more beginner level weight DVD (Denise Austin) for a few weeks. I will try the Shred again in September. I could easily do the cardio and ab portions but the push ups and the side/squat with lateral raised made me want to cry:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 You had me going!:lol::lol: I'm sitting here thinking, 'WHY would Daisy pay so much for THAT DVD?' I am starting it this week - the heat is so bad that running is getting out of the question as is walking -- I figure I will try this. I never know what you all are talking about when you mention shred. LOL So I thought I would respond with what I think about when it gets brought up. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 I MADE IT!! YAY! I thought I was going to die, but I got through it. ONLY 28 more days to go ;) ... the side/squat with lateral raised made me want to cry:D :iagree: Those things are the worst exercise in the whole workout. My tush hurts like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 My dvd has been sitting here for a month. I have not been brave enough to start. I know I am going to be sore. Maybe tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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