Can we talk about the 30 Shred and what a Fatasss I am?

ABColeslaw · January 2012

So I bought it the other day, and was allset today when Asher went down for his nap to give it a go. I didn't even make it halfway through the level 1 work out. The warm up and first strength training routine winded me never mind the cardio. I'm that kind of fat I guess. A large part of me wants to put it on freecycle I'm so discouraged. I want to know how the firs ten minutes of a video can be more difficult than running two miles, swimming 25 laps, or doing the eliptical for 30 mins and still be rated for beginnings. There is a part in the first video that she says "If you're looking for a modified version of this activity, look somewhere else, because 400 lb people can do this" I feel awesome about myself now....

MarSamWhitney · January 2012

That first set of jumping jacks we did in the video, I was dying. I will say, after doing it two days in a row I was sooo sore, so I knew it was working. I once stuck with it for 7 days and modified my diet, and I dropped 3 pounds.

I know its going to take committment and a diet change, I just can never find the motivation anymore either!

hmp1 · January 2012

Don't feel bad, it does take a few days to get into it. I did it before my wedding to tone up. I thought I was going to faint after 10 minutes and I am not over weight. Keep at it and try to make it longer each day. Big Smile

LILBIT1221 · January 2012

I need to start doing this again. It kicked my arse and I stopped doing it for this reason & that.

Can I get some Epic with that FAIL?

ABColeslaw · January 2012

MarSamWhitney:
That first set of jumping jacks we did in the video, I was dying. I will say, after doing it two days in a row I was sooo sore, so I knew it was working. I once stuck with it for 7 days and modified my diet, and I dropped 3 pounds.

I know its going to take committment and a diet change, I just can never find the motivation anymore either!

Did you make it through the whole video the firs time through?

FrickandFrack · January 2012

anna karenina:
Start small. Throw your child in the stroller and see how far you can walk. The longer you can keep your heart rate up the better. Make the walk brisk.

This is what I did right after having DS. I was below my pre pregnancy weight within 2 weeks. Too bad I didn't keep that up and am now a fat ass again.

historychick79 · January 2012

Keep the video going, even if you can't do all the reps or one of the exercises. Walk in place, do a low-impact jump rope, step side to side. It sucks to realize how badly you are in shape, but give it a week. Then give it a month, then look back in 3 months and realize you've come a long way.

And avoid the Tracey Mallett Booty Barre. Tried that this morning, and that shiit is insane...

MarSamWhitney · January 2012

ABColeslaw:
MarSamWhitney:

That first set of jumping jacks we did in the video, I was dying. I will say, after doing it two days in a row I was sooo sore, so I knew it was working. I once stuck with it for 7 days and modified my diet, and I dropped 3 pounds.

I know its going to take committment and a diet change, I just can never find the motivation anymore either!

Did you make it through the whole video the firs time through?

Yes, but I was out of breath, probably not keeping up with any of the reps, doing the modified versions with the girl on the right...etcc.. When the jumping jacks got to be to much, I would trot in place, or fast walk. I figured as long as I was doing something and trying throughout the duration of the video, I would be able to keep up eventually.

kelbel527 · January 2012

ABColeslaw:
MarSamWhitney:

That first set of jumping jacks we did in the video, I was dying. I will say, after doing it two days in a row I was sooo sore, so I knew it was working. I once stuck with it for 7 days and modified my diet, and I dropped 3 pounds.

I know its going to take committment and a diet change, I just can never find the motivation anymore either!

Did you make it through the whole video the firs time through?

I didn't. Don't feel bad, just keep trying. Even a week into it, I'd have a bad day and have to stop mid-jumping jack for a second. The key is to stop for a few seconds and start back up again.

I also suck at push-ups, so I hate that part and slack off a little. It really does get better, I promise. My advice is to keep doing it and one day you'll be able to get through the whole thing and feel awesome.

Good luck!!

Smores730 · January 2012

The first time I did it, I was able to get threw the video BUT I didn't have any hand weights. I lifted my arms and did the motions and I felt like the biggest loser when I was sore the next day. About the 3rd or 4th time I did the video (with some enormous 2# weights) my body was already adapting. Keep with it!

After 2.5 weeks of doing it every other day, I could see noticeable changes in the pictures I had taken of myself in a bathing suit. The before picture is Ick!

Stephanie2167 · January 2012

I'm not consistent with the videos and still stop for a break. They kill me.

She combines strength and cardio so you get double the workout in half the time. It is hard but its worth it to keep on truckin.

CinemaGoddess · January 2012

I told Jillian to go eff herself when she said it wasn't modified. I didn't do the jumping jacks because I refused to be knocked out by my own boobs.

I did what I could and worked up to doing it all. It gets easier.

MarSamWhitney · January 2012

Smores730:

The first time I did it, I was able to get threw the video BUT I didn't have any hand weights. I lifted my arms and did the motions and I felt like the biggest loser when I was sore the next day. About the 3rd or 4th time I did the video (with some enormous 2# weights) my body was already adapting. Keep with it!

After 2.5 weeks of doing it every other day, I could see noticeable changes in the pictures I had taken of myself in a bathing suit. The before picture is

You are making me want to give it another go! lol

iheartsippycups · January 2012

I bought zumba for wii over the weekend & I could barely do 10 minutes- my kid was laughing at me too, then to top it off, my DH comes in, see's me about to die & says "I guess you are pretty out of shape, huh?". Yes, thank you DH for pointing that out.

::runs, well walks, off to eat snickers::

emsumm · January 2012

historychick79:
Keep the video going, even if you can't do all the reps or one of the exercises. Walk in place, do a low-impact jump rope, step side to side. It sucks to realize how badly you are in shape, but give it a week. Then give it a month, then look back in 3 months and realize you've come a long way.

And avoid the Tracey Mallett Booty Barre. Tried that this morning, and that shiit is insane...

This. Just keep going. You will be able to do more and more, and then look back and see how far you've come. Just keep chugging along, it will pay off. *Brought to you by the girl who almost puked and died during her first cardio kickboxing class, but who now jumps around punching and kicking like an idiot for an hour and twenty minutes straight*

Aloe0l · January 2012

Nah - I think the goal is that by the END of 7 days of week one you should be able to do those without much trouble. And, the modified version is fine. Give yourself a break since it's your first day. You should be able to build up to it easily enough.

And, I like ripped in 30 better than 30 day shred. At least I like the strength part better - it's 3 moves at 3 seconds each, twice through vs. the 1min and 30 second interval. I like the variety, and it seems a little easier to do. Also, since it is 4 workouts vs 3, it makes it less boring.

But I just started week 2 of that today and it kicked my butt after about 3 minutes in. My goal is to not have to rest during ANY moves by the end of the week.

Cgilb · January 2012

I consider myself in good shape, not overweight at all, and I've been working out off and on my entire life in some way, shape or form. I've done a lot of workout videos and I still have trouble getting through the 1st section of this video! Do not feel bad. It's a tough one. I would just do what you can and set your own pace.

Jillibean85 · January 2012

Awww... Getting back into exercising is ALWAYS the hardest part, so good for you for getting motivated! Don't let it discourage you, do what you can and be proud of yourself for it... And try to keep it going, like a PP said, after a few weeks you'll start to notice changes, and it takes about that long to get used to a new routine anyways. Soon you'll feel bad for MISSING work outs! You can totally do it, just keep your eyes on the prize!

BeachBum73 · January 2012

It's a high intensity workout - you have the potential to burn more calories in her 20 minutes than 20 minutes of running/walking/elliptical. Like everyone else said, keep with it!! You don't have to be perfect but you will feel SO great when you do finish the video. And btw, those 400 lb people were probably puking in between sets and kept going because Jillian was in their face

Rach21 · January 2012

Walking/elliptical/swimming helps you improve muscular and cardiovascular stamina, but it doesn't actually build muscle tissue. (Over time, runners--especially marathoners--can lose muscle if they do not strength train in addition to their running.) Hence, why you can do all of those things and still be a "beginner" when it comes to your strength training. But the good news is that your muscles will build and adapt if you stick with the exercise, and you WILL progress.

As far as they "look elsewhere for modifications thing," that's just a bunch of crap. Jillian Michaels is all the rage right now, but if you check our her reviews, lots of people hurt themselves trying to do her workouts because of the "no modifications" attitude. Any trainer that's worth their salt will tell you to ease into exercises and listen to your body. If you injure yourself, you will have to wait for days (maybe even weeks or months depending on the injury) before you're safe to resume your activity, and who wants that?

A friend of mine told me about Slim in 6 that helped her tone up after her kids were born. I thought it looked cheesy on the website, so I didn't get it for awhile. When I finally got it and started the workouts, I was amazed. It's LOW impact (or has low-impact modification for the brief moment when you have to do jumping jacks in weeks 4-6) and she encourages you to do what you can until you get a hang of the moves. If I hadn't loaned the workouts to my sister, I would definitely let you borrow them. Debbie Siebers (creator of Slim in 6) is great!

melody921 · January 2012

Jillian Michaels is EVIL. I have a really hard time with pushups. I too think it's way easier to run a few miles than do her workout, but I actually just started doing it again too. I don't see myself doing it for 30 days in a row, but I do want to get through all of it, even if I take days off in between. Don't feel bad about yourself. If you're working out at all and doing it consistently, you'll eventually find it easier.

shakes · January 2012

historychick79:

Keep the video going, even if you can't do all the reps or one of the exercises. Walk in place, do a low-impact jump rope, step side to side. It sucks to realize how badly you are in shape, but give it a week. Then give it a month, then look back in 3 months and realize you've come a long way.

Exactly this.

Soter1 · January 2012

I am VERY out of shape! Very overweight (by 80lbs) blah blah blah. I am on day 9, today was the first day where I wasn't DYING! I still got a good workout but didn't feel like I was going to cry or die. You can do it! I even sat and watched level 2 but I am scared! Like she says in the video, if you are on day 5 or 6 you really DO notice a difference in your endurance. I was dying during the jump rope (some reason that is hardest for me) and today I could do the whole tape no issues.

Also, I started wth NO weights and was still very sore and tired. You can do it! We all can!

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