Has anyone actually done 30 days of 30-day shred DVD?

I've seen many posts of people starting this program and loving it but I couldn't find any posts of people that have actually done the program for 30 days or even for a couple of weeks. I thought of doing it myself but I would like to have some feedback of people who have done this before. Did you lose weight? Toned up? How would you place/rate this DVD program and its 20 min routine among other cardio/strength workouts? Thanks!

30DS Day 3 - Workout 3 - that's soooo much harder than workouts 1 and 2. Again, legs felt the most with the squats and lunges with jump!but my shoulders are a bit sore too, I think it was the walking pushup. I couldn't believe it, jblarghp you are right, she does jumping jacks with weights! I don't think it would be good to do these jumpings with anything more than 2 lb. Maybe if using runbaby's modification? No kidding, imagine if those weights fly around during the jumps!

runbaby, as for changing things up, I can hardly keep up with what is being done during the circuit, I'm not changing anything so far. The only bit of change is that for each movement I start doing the toughest way, when my legs or arms give up, I change to beginners, like in the walking push-up, how does Jillian come up with those tortures?

Isn't it annoying when Jillian stops to explain the exercise? Glad I'm not the only one, jblarghp! I do feel my abs but it's true that not as much as when I do a hundred crunches. Maybe it's because she does so many variations to work all ab muscles, even the plank positions are also working the abs. But it must work, who's got Ken's abs doing it, j_lo_cal?

No slacking! I was aiming for 5 x a week initially, but I think I should try to do it everyday. I just did 3 times so far but I already feel it's working. Probably it's beginner's excitement, let's see my position when I restart the C25K program on Monday. I might be in a bath of Bengay by the end of Friday!

Original Post by momofeeg3:

I'm on day 7 I took 1 day of rest and the other I did Yoga, I have bad knees and the squats kill me! I feel so great so far besides a bit of soreness. I have only been doing the 1rst wrkout. I haven't been very active before I began so i am trying to work up to the next level. It's encouraging to hear all the positive responses!  

 I'm glad you also feel it's working for you just on the 7th day. I feel the same and I'm on the 3rd! As for not doing the other workouts, they are not "as hard" if you do the easier movement. On the other hand, I bet that I could do each workout much better if I'd stick with 1 for a week or two before moving on to the next. I just worry that if I do only workout 1 for a while I might get bored and lose interest. But definitely, you should keep on doing what you feel more comfortable with to avoid injuries. For sure workot 3 is the worst on the knees, there's jumping squats and lunges! Let's keep shreding!

arg!! jumping squats. You gotta love Jillian! That's why she gets paid the big bucks.... for kicking my sorry A** everyday! yea I think i will have to work up to 3. I'm going to do 2-3 more days of 1 then move on to 2. I haven't found it too repetitious. I am just trying to be patient with myself. I know I will get to 3 and hopefully I will have enough endurance and muscle built up by then so I can keep up!  Shred it up! 

I did my 5th day today, still on 1 - hadn't even considered bumping up yet!  I am not using hand weights, I just go through the motions with my hands in the positions & will add when I have a set of less than 10 - I set those aside the first day after two reps of the first exercise. Haha!

I am hoping to see something after one week.  I am keeping my intake under 1200, and am planning to see it through the 30 days.  Best of luck to us all!

wow I am only using 2lbs and that is enough. I think my arms would fall off if I tried the shred with 10 pounders! Props to all those strong ones out there! Maybe one day I will be there!

Yeah, momofeeg3 and penn63, 10 lb would break my arms off! I'm sticking with the 2lb! even though I said I was going to buy a set of 3 or 4lb, after 4 days shreding, I think 2lb are just fine for a while.

Day4 - Workout 1 - Definitely more comfortable to do it than workouts 2 or 3 although after doing 3 days in a row, on the 4th even at workout 1, it was tougher than on day1. I wonder if a day off would be advisable to let the muscles rest? Any thoughts? I don't think they mention anything about that on the DVD. My quads and biceps are sore, and on top of the gym work. Today I restarted the C25K program at week3, plus some weights and crosstrainer. I'm not sure if I can do day5 tonight but I'll try.

I am by far no expert but I would always advise to listen to your body. Sometimes you need a day to recoup and rest. You don't want to overdo it and hurt yourself and it sounds like you have been doing more than just the shred. I just know for myself, if I push myself too much I burn out.

Original Post by momofeeg3:

I am by far no expert but I would always advise to listen to your body. Sometimes you need a day to recoup and rest. You don't want to overdo it and hurt yourself and it sounds like you have been doing more than just the shred. I just know for myself, if I push myself too much I burn out.

 Thanks momofeeg, you're absolutely right I think I'm doing to much, the gym and the shred. I'm sore all over. Today I'm taking a rest from the shred.

Yesterday, it was day 5 workout 2, I couldn't finish the abs at the end of circuit 3. Surely I need a break, I'll do Day 6 on Thursday and workout 1!!!! I decided that for me it's best to do workout 1 very well than struggle through the more advanced workouts.  I might stick to 1 for a while.

I got the video one month ago, and so far I've done it 7 times. Still on Level 1; I haven't even looked at the other levels yet.

I do the level 1 exercises with 3, 5 and 8 lb. weights. (Lightest weights for the lunge/bicep curls—because I suck at lunges—and the side lunge/anterior raises; heaviest weights for the row and the chest flies.)

I go to the gym 1–4 times a week (or zero times on the bad weeks) and do Body Pump, B. Balance (Flow) and B. Combat, but those 20 minutes of Shred are still a challenge.

I didn't start the Shred with the intention of blasting through the 30 days in a row, but rather as a back-up to do at home on the days I don't go to the gym. My idea is to keep it up long-term, not to get tired of it after a few months.

I am on Day 15 so I am half-way done.  I am on Level-2 and plan on staying there for 5 more days.  I am doing each level for 10 days.  I advance within each level by using heavier weights or following Natalie rather than the blonde chick. 

I plan on weighing myself tomorrow (if I remember).  My clothes seem to be fitting a little looser.  I am on a challenge with my friend and we both have to do the TDS for 30 days.  I will keep everyone posted on my progress.

LeAnn

Hi LeAnn, wow, you managed to do 15 days straight? I couldn't, I needed a break. I stopped for 2 days after doing it for 5 days straight. I guess 5 times in a week is pretty good, I have to resume it today. Please, do keep us posted on your results!

I must say I think this DVD works, I feel more toned and I've lost 2.5 lbs this past week I'm doing. Granted I'm eating within healthy 1700 calories and I also went to the gym 4 x. It's a combination of everything probably. But the toning I think it comes from the shred. I hope I can repeat the shred another 5 times this week (my weeks are Thursday to Thursday, when I weigh). But on workout 1 this time! No switching to 2 and 3. Let's keep shreding!!

I just ordered this DVD.  I have great things.  you guys are a great inspiration for me.  Please keep the post going so I can check in.  My DVD should arrive next week.  I am just soing the Leslie Sansone 3 mile walk every day until then.

I am excited.

I wish I had, but I've only managed six days straight before an injured calf sidelined me for a few weeks. I tried doing it again a few days ago and immediately pulled something in my back.

I am going to have to do some warming up outside of Jillian's very perfunctory warmups before I get going.

That said, after a good warmup, I'll be doing it again tomorrow. I go back to school next week, so a good 20 minute buttkicking is one of the few things that will fit into my new, tight, tight, tight schedule.

Finally some shreding! I finsihed days 6 and 7 yesterday and today, workout 1 opf course. My arms are quite sore, and I thought 2lb weights were heavy, those l;ifts with squating take forever. I'm also feeling my knees a bit. Those static lunges put a strain on the knee from the leg that's in the back. And I don't go that much down. I don't lknow if I'm doing something wrong.

But I agree with you dreadfulpenny, Jillian's warm up could use some improvement. I guess she cut some time out of the warm up for a quick workout. Do more warm ups, specially for your sensitive areas, no use doing a program if you keep getting injured. Hope you're feeling better now and keep shreding in college!

7 days of shreding and seeing some results, I'm still excited about it, hope you like it too theresa5656. I lost 2.5 lb this past week and I believe the shred has a part on this success. Hope it keeps coming off this week too. I'll let you know on Thursday!

Day 8 workout 1 - Must say I'm really impressed with this program.

1/8/09 189.2 lb Day 1 of shred

1/19/09 184.1 Day 8 of shred

5 lbs in 11 days, great toning!

What about you, are you also seeing results?

About the jumping jacks with the weights, the first time I tried it (I have 8 pound weights.) I did it, but it was a pain in the arse or should I say arms? So now when I do it I just drop the weights, but do the other stuff with the weights. I don't need to be working hard trying to lift the weights only to have one of them fly out of my hands and smack me over my head. It's bound to happen at least once. LMAO!

Just got the DVD today. I'm excited to get  going tomorrow.

Great going for those of you sticking it out!

Original Post by healthmd:

Finally some shreding! I finsihed days 6 and 7 yesterday and today, workout 1 opf course. My arms are quite sore, and I thought 2lb weights were heavy, those l;ifts with squating take forever. I'm also feeling my knees a bit. Those static lunges put a strain on the knee from the leg that's in the back. And I don't go that much down. I don't lknow if I'm doing something wrong.

 Hi!  The first time I did the lifts with squating, it really hurt my knees too then she said to STICK your butt out and that really really helped!!!! 

I'm only on day 4 but loving it!  I haven't noticed any difference yet, but I got thru the DVD easier yesterday!!!

Hey tinymomma, isn't it great to feel it's getting easier day to day? Gives a good sense of accomplishment, good job! You know I try sticking my butt out but somehow I keep pulling it in when I squat!? And my butt is normally sticking out, waaay out (Beyonce out). Go figure!

Faithmom, great that the DVD arrived, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! It's tough in the beginning, arms and legs can get really sore, but stick to it and it gets easier with time.

silentdeadlyrose, I can't believe you did a jumping jack with 8 lb weights! You must have a silent deadly wish! LOL. Actually I can't believe you do all the exercises with 8lb weights. In the beginning I thought 2lb was too light but doing all those lifts with squats or lunges for 45s, quickly changed my mind. I might try the 3lb, might! but I'm not sure yet.

So yesterday I did Day 9 workout 2, I was a bit tired of the jumping jacks for cardio and I like the cardio on workout 2, love the "skater" jumps. The jumps in plank position were tough on my legs but I'm glad to say, it was a bit easier than last time I tried, so I might try it again tonight.

Keep on shredding people! I must say some days I feel like not doing it, and I actually stopped a few days last week, but once I start I feel great. Just listen to your body, some movements are tough on the joints, switch to Anita's easy moves if you feel your knees or ankles. But if you feel fine, try to overcome laziness and remember that the workout is done in a flash. 

Grrr!!!!

Kids lost the DVD remote and I can't get to the workout!!!!