Jillian Michaels 30-day Shred

So Jillian just came out with this new program called the 30-day Shread. The DVD is only $12.99 on Amazon. It has three 20-minute workouts, each harder than the last. The idea is that you take 20 minutes each day to put in a SOLID workout, and you can lose up to 20 pounds in 30 days! She also has a book that includes recipes and dieting advice to go along with the DVD, but you have to purchase that separately.

I LOVE this program. I only bought the DVD. I'm following my own diet (which isn't very strict, just sensible). I'm on Day 6. I've lost 3 lb so far! I'm already seeing an improvement in muscle tone in my thighs and arms. I can't wait to see where I am in 24 more days!! This is exactly the butt-kicking that I needed to get me motivated and back on track!

So yeah, that sounds like an ad. I apologize. But that's honestly truthfully how I feel about it so far!

Does anybody else have it yet?

Weebee, I'm sure you'll make it!  I know me and I know I'll have to ease into it.  If it did one thing, it really put into perspective how out of shape I am!  I don't know that I could do it everyday....but I plan on working up to doing it every other day.  Good luck with it and I hope you enjoy it and it works for you!

Original Post by vegetariangeek:

I think this may be my next DVD buy.  Just wondering, what's the music like?  Sometimes I find amazing workouts but just get so de-energized by the low-level elevator-music background noise I just turn it off ...

 The music?  What music?  I don't even remember the music as I'm just trying to breathe at a normal pace and not give up.  I really don't know what the music is like, and Jillian is talking the whole time.  Believe me, you won't care about what's playing in the background.

LOL soltestimony!!

I am too busy grunting to hear the music!

I am going to attempt workout 2 today again- wish me luck!!

Nicole318,

I wish you all the luck in the world!  If you're at the point where you're ready to tackle level 2, I say HIGH FIVE!  There needs to be a medal awarded for surviving each level!  I'm thrilled for you and look forward to hearing how well you did!  I know I'm a long ways away.

Soltestimony,

HAHAHA!  You couldn't be more right!  I did level 1 twice and I was concentrating on not giving up and not dying!  I don't recall ANY music!  I DO recall hearing the drill sargeant's (Jillian's) voice more than anything.  And now I'm wondering if there is music at all, lol.  Probably is, but I was so focused on sucking air and what circut I was on, so I knew when it would be over that I'm sure I missed the music completely!

Good luck to all and I look forward to hearing all about it, since as I said; I'll be on level 1 for a while.....

I didn't attempt workout 2, I wasn't feeling motivated it is way to hot today, instead I stuck with workout 1, and it was SURPRISINGLY easier!

I think what Jillian says about increasing endurance, because this is my 8th workout with the Shred, and I am feeling good!!

I found the video at Walmart.... best $9.96 I've ever spent!

The first work out has totally kicked my butt. I've only done it for 2 days but my abs are KILLING me! In a good way I'm sure!

I think I'm going to take tonight off and do an easier work out to give my body a bit of a rest lol.

I did this one yesterday, and my armpits are killing me from the push-ups.  I didn't notice it yesterday, but this morning I went to brush my teeth, and I could hardly get the brush up to my mouth and move it around!

Okay, i did my first session last night.  And OMG i never knew it was going to be so kick-ass hard.  I love it!  I am going to try and do it everyday and work my way up to each level every 10 days, but we will see how it goes.  I may need to take a day off in between as previously mentioned.

Have a "kick-ass" day

there is music btw. its technoish but you barely can concentrate on it bc youre dying from how intense and back to back her moves are!!

Dude, I just got this dvd and tried it today!  Um, yeah...didn't think I was so out of shape considering I normally workout around four days a week; but I am!  I love it...although at the time I was just praying for the dvd to be over and it's only 20 minutes!

Can't *wait* to see the results from doing this!

Here I am again, long winded as usual, lol

Nicole318, I'm REALLY glad to hear that you found it easier.  That is great news, because it spurs me on to get to your point in the workouts!  I'm glad to hear that you're actually "feeling good", because I was near death, I'm sure; lol.  There IS light at the end of my tunnel!  Congrats on your progress!

Sonini, Congrats on the bargain at Walmart!  I didn't feel my abs at all, but I tried to get my husband to order a seat raiser for the toilet(sorry for the TMI), because I was falling onto it, with no muscles to squat with!  He didn't, ugh.  So, I tough it out.  Nice to know I can expect to feel my abs too...I really need the help in that area!

Slh62, All the best wishes to you!  I won't be able to switch every 10 days, but I congratulate you in advance for being able to!  You're well on your way!

Jt1226, THANK YOU for letting us all know!  I honestly thought it was music free, but couldn't imagine it.  I guess I was too busy trying not to die, LOL

Good luck all!  I love all the posts, support and comments here!

Hi ,

Just wanted to add my experience with the DVD.If you stick with it you will see some awesome results.I have been using it pretty consistently over the past month alterating with her Biggest Winner DVD set . MY weight has only gone down a couple of pounds but I dont really care about that.I have lost inches in my hips, thighs and even an inch off my stomach ( which is ALWAYS the last to go) and you can see my muscles.I love my arms and back and I can do real pushups finally- no more knees on the floor:)

I am going to get some heavier weights , I use eight lbs now which is okay for level 3 but is becming to easy for level one and parts of level two.I am really commited to eating clean this month so hopefully in another month the results will be even better.Good luck to everyone and stick with it , it really is worth it.

I checked out Jillian's Making the Cut from the library and tried Day 1 today. Holy cow! I don't know if I could do any of the circuits as written. Mostly what got me was the plyo-y (Burpies, Squat thrusts, Mountain climbers), which I wasn't incorporating in my lifting routines before.

Anyone know how similar these are to the 30-day shred workouts?

I dont know how similar they are because I have not read her book but there are  jumping moves in her 30 day shred, mainly in level 2 and 3 . There are jump squats, holding in plank and jumping with your feet out to the sides, jumping lunges, and of course jumping jacks lol :). There are several plank moves as well .In her biggest winner series there are endless mountain climber and  burpies (that are just so much fun). Biggest Winner and 30 day shred are similar in some ways but different enough that it is worth having both. I am going to assume this is the case with the book as well- a liitle bit of everything but slighly different if that makes sense.

Okay, day two, level #1 done!......whew....gasp....aahhh!  My abs are bleeding along with my shoulders and my thighs.........but i can see this is going to help me in a big way in the long run.

Snidely, thanks for your encouragement and support.  Don't know if i can stick to my plan, but dang it....i'm all in for giving it everything i've got!  You can do this too, just take it easy and slow to start and build it up;)

This is such a great workout and i love what Jillian stands for in every woman.   I love having her as my "personal trainer"....ha,ha:)

 I just got this dve on monday

its a good workout

so far i am only on stage one

but i will get better

Has anyone ever tried doing shred 1 and 2 together, one right after the other?  I did that this morning and I felt fantastic!!!  I can't wait till the put the third workout on my cable on demand!

Hey everybody, it's great to hear that you're all loving it!! I'm currently on a hiatus from The Shred because I have a wrist injury that I think needs surgery! argh! I'll keep checking in though to see how you're all doing! you're all going to be kicking butt in no time!!

After hearing all the great feedback on this video, I just ordered it on Amazon. Can't wait to try it out!!

This is truly one of the very best investments i have ever made.  Remember, Jillian says "no investment, no return"!

I love how this is really kickin' my butt, i am already starting to see and feel the return!

Sandy