Day 30: Challenge Met.

I did the 30 Day Shred today.  And I did Level 3.

I know.  I KNOW.

What this means is that I have now done the 30 Day Shred a full thirty times.  In fact I have been doing it much longer because I only started keeping track on September 12.

I began with Level 1 and it almost killed me dead.  I was a sweaty breathless heap on the floor and my legs were so sore that I couldn't walk up the steps for days without the painful reminder of what those squats actually did to me.  I bravely moved up to Level 2 and looking back I think this is the hardest level of all, really.  I was actually surprised at how easy it was, or should I say, how hard it wasn't?  After I did the workout and then early the next morning I was a little sore but I feel fine now.

I was really just afraid of what Jillian could come up with, I was expecting something exponentially harder than Level 1 and 2 combined and it really wasn't, in fact, Level 1 and Level 2 prepared me for the final Level of the Shred.   I have gained muscle and strength and stamina and I was prepared. This isn't easy for me to say because I still don't see myself as fit or in-shape but I am strong, and I suppose this SHRED thing really DOES WORK. 

Now that I have completed my own 30-Day Shred Challenge I will continue to do this workout. I want to master Level 3 and then attempt to do a long workout of Level 1 and 2 combined.  These are my long term goals that I hope to meet by the end of the year.   I have seen results and I hope to see more!!

Comments

[jodifur]

I did level 3 yesterday after only doing level 1 and level 2 once. Think I may have jumped the gun a bit there. Going back to level 2.

[Hilary]

Wondering: Do you need equipment (weights? mats?) for Jillian's workouts?

[Stacy]

Yes.
1. Hand weights
2. A mat

I suggest using 3 lb weights. The first time I did Level 1 I used SEVEN POUND WEIGHTS because that was what I owned and that is also why I also died. Really. 3 or 4 lbs is what I suggest. I suppose if you want to be bad ass and maybe gain some bulkier muscle you could use 5lb ones.
I find now that some of the exercises are easy for me and I don't feel much of a muscle strain -- BUT -- others?? I'll admit, sometimes I have to put the weights down and just do the motion with my arms.

Jillian says that you will need a mat if you are on a hard floor -- but it's just for crunches and ab work - so if you are home, a towel would work too.

[Rachel]

Hey, I know I'm late in the game, but I'm here via Bodies in Motivation, and this is a GREAT read for someone going through 30DS . I've done Level 1 twice now and feel pretty committed. One thing I've already appreciated about this blog is the nod to not doing it every single day. I wasn't sure if the 30DS was supposed to be daily or just as frequent as you could possibly make it, and your posts make me feel good about deciding that it's the latter.
Also, I'm starting this 2.5 months after the birth of my daughter (who is my second child) and, my son's name is ALSO Noah. Awesome.