Post # 1
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Bee Keeper
Hi Bees,
I am sure this topic has been done to death, but I just ordered the 30 day shred DVD – Damn you Amazon 1 click ordering!, I didn’t even give myself time to quickly delete it from my basket and tell myself what a stupid idea it was! ha ha.
So, I am sure a lot of bees have done it, any tips, any inspirational photos. I read the reviews so I am aware THIS IS GOING TO MAKE ME WANT TO DIE 🙂
I am 5’7″ and approx 11.49 stone, so 73kgs. I am fairly happy with my size, I have a nice curves and embrace them (plus my SO loves my ass and thights etc so not desperate to drop too much weight but I could do with improving cardio and tonning up a bit.
Also, part of this post is to force myself to actually do it and not just bury the DVD in my collection when it get delivered and pretend like I never ordered it!
So…. to any bees who take the time to motivate my ass, I salute you.
x
Post # 3
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Newbee
I did it for about a month or so and then felt like i needed to change it up. It is good for starting out for sure. I recently started to follow a trainer on YouTube (for free!) and she’s changes the workout every week for 12 weeks.
Post # 4
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5137 posts
Bee Keeper
Ashley0329: Thanks, that’s good to know. I went the DVD route as I don’t have the internet, or else I would have looked for free videos. I am hoping that maybe this DVD will lead me on to other things so I can mix it up a little. Thanks for your reply.
Post # 5
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Sugar bee
MsBeer: I’ve done 30DS several times and I think it’s really fun, but I’m also a little in love with Jillian. I think the easiest way to make sure you do it is to schedule it into your day. If you follow the workout schedule and do it at 6pm every time, it’ll become part of your routine.
Post # 6
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Busy bee
MsBeer: I have all of Jillian’s videos. I think Ripped in 30 is actually better than 30 Day Shred, but both are good starting points. When I did the video for the first time, I was pooped! After doing in consistently, it became much easier and I had to change it up.
Ashley0329: Can I ask which trainer you follow? I’m always looking for new ways not to get bored!
Post # 7
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Sugar bee
I’ve done it on and off but never for more than 10 days in a row.. never lost a pound though – maybe its time to try it again!
Post # 8
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Helper bee
I would say the 30 DS is good for starting out. I have done it a few times but it got to the point where I felt it was a bit too easy/too short (it’s only 20 minutes really) and have moved on to other Jillian DVDs. I found it really hard to start with though but weirdly found that I enjoyed level 1 less that the other two, so just bear that in mind if you start it and don’t like it, it’s worth sticking with it because the other levels are different.
I now alternate her ‘burn fat boost metabolism’ and ‘no more trouble zones’ DVDs, which are a bit longer (around 50-55 minutes including warm up and cool down) and harder and am seeing better results than I ever saw with 30DS on it’s own.
Don’t focus on weight to much though (its hard to do I know), I have only lost about 13lb but have lost lots of inches and clothes fit me that never fitted me before even when I was actually lighter on the scales than I am now (if that makes sense?). I can’t recommend enough measuring yourself before you start as well as weighing in.
Good luck, I love Jillian, she is tough but I have never been this fit or toned in my entire life.
Post # 9
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Bee Keeper
MeandMyLouboutins: Give me a few days for my DVD to arrive then we can be shred buddies! lol.
Even though you didn’t lose any weight, did you feel fitter for it?
somethingblue04: I really need something to get me back into working out. I am hoping that I can stick to the 30 days and then that will motivate me to do another one.
Post # 10
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Helper bee
Sorry – meant to add – If its cardio you wantthen try ‘boost fat burn metabolism’, its basically all cardio and no weights.
Post # 11
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5137 posts
Bee Keeper
glasgowgirl: Thank you. I never really worry about how much I weigh, I just go on how my clothes feel, but I may take measurements. Thank you for the advice.
Post # 12
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Sugar bee
The first time I did that video I couldn’t walk normally for days, and I wasn’t in terrible shape to begin with. I think they’re great to supplement in on busy days, but I got bored of it pretty quickly.
Post # 13
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Newbee
somethingblue04: It is called Bikini Body Mommy but the workouts are for everyone even if you don’t have kid’s. I don’t have any and have been doing it for a month and lost over 5 lbs and lost half an inch all over. It’s a mix of HIIT and strength training. I love it. You can search for her on you tube or go to her site http://www.bikinibodymommy.com and find info there or on Facebook.
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
MsBeer: It is a great tool if completed. I did it for 45 days over the long Winter months when I could not be outside running. I transitioned thru each level every two weeks or so, and by the end saw a difference in my overall tone, etc. Not to mention, I did not lose endurance, which was my main concern over the winter.
Committing to 20 minutes a day was easy too! With any workout regimen, however, especially to see results, you need to pair a healthy diet with it.
Post # 15
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Bee Keeper
OUgal0004: Thanks, that is great advice. My diet is pretty good (I can’t eat gluten – so a lot of temptation is avoided luckily! ) but I shall keep an eye on what I am eating as well as doing the DVD.
FutureMrsBex: Thanks, that’s what I was thinking. I am always super busy but will be able to fit in 20 mins. I look forward to walking like a cowboy! 😉
