Cutting to the chase here.
Is it difficult?
Hell, yes. Even level 1 was a challenge when I began. I don't think it'd be a walk in the park even if I returned to it now. Level 3 still had me cursing under my breath at day 30.
Is it effective?
Yes, I would say so. I don't weigh myself anymore, but I can tell from how my clothes are hanging off me now. My tees and jeans are all loose, maybe even looser than before i got pregnant with Chris. My butt no longer fills the pants so maybe, just maybe I need a size smaller. My arms, thighs and calves all feel way toner, no more flab there. I feel my abs under some flab still, but if I continue working out, I'm sure the flab will eventually melt away.
Overall satisfaction:
Very satisfied. It's tough and it stretches you, but you change circuits before you actually collapse, plus the entire workout lasts only 20 minutes. Jillian pushes you but I must say she comes across as really encouraging in this DVD. At the end of the day, it produces results, so I'd say it was definitely a good buy!
Countdown to D-DAY
Showing posts with label 30 DS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 30 DS. Show all posts
Monday, March 5, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 30!!!!
Done! Day 30!!!
I've officially completed the 30 Day Shred! I'm mighty pleased with myself :)
But I've decided to carry on with level 3 until my interval timer arrives. Then I'll move on to Bodyrocking for 12 minutes a day. Exciting times ahead!
I've officially completed the 30 Day Shred! I'm mighty pleased with myself :)
But I've decided to carry on with level 3 until my interval timer arrives. Then I'll move on to Bodyrocking for 12 minutes a day. Exciting times ahead!
30 Day Shred - Day 29
Done!
Goodness! One more day left! I've actually done it:)
Man, my right shoulder hurts!
It was a night workout again this time. I realize I'm huffing and puffing quite heavily, only that during the day, I can turn up the DVD volume so my heavy breathing is masked ahahaha!
I haven't decided what I'll do after day 30, but if I'm repeating any of the 30 DS levels, I probably won't post about them daily, otherwise it'll get old real quick.
I've to remember to do a short write up on my reflections and of course, results. May be part of day 30's post or a separate one. We'll see.
About cravings, I think it really is true that if you cut out junk, you stop craving it. In my case, I think the cravings have slowly subsided. How cool is that! But I've decided I'll have maybe a cheat day a week, it'll make me more human haha!
Goodness! One more day left! I've actually done it:)
Man, my right shoulder hurts!
It was a night workout again this time. I realize I'm huffing and puffing quite heavily, only that during the day, I can turn up the DVD volume so my heavy breathing is masked ahahaha!
I haven't decided what I'll do after day 30, but if I'm repeating any of the 30 DS levels, I probably won't post about them daily, otherwise it'll get old real quick.
I've to remember to do a short write up on my reflections and of course, results. May be part of day 30's post or a separate one. We'll see.
About cravings, I think it really is true that if you cut out junk, you stop craving it. In my case, I think the cravings have slowly subsided. How cool is that! But I've decided I'll have maybe a cheat day a week, it'll make me more human haha!
Friday, March 2, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 28
Done!
Strangely, it's getting tougher. By the middle of circuit 1, I feel like stopping. But by the time I'm through with circuit 1, I know there's no turning back since there are only 3 short circuits.
You know what, my tummy looks almost flat now, especially in the mornings! Although when I'm doing crunches or sit-ups, I see the flab:(
Just ordered my interval timer! Woot!!! So I think I might repeat level 3 until the interval timer arrives, then start on Bodyrock! Yay! However... my mom will be traveling soon, so for that entire period of 9 days, I won't have time during the day to workout. Hopefully I can manage some night workouts then. Fingers crossed!!!
Some thoughts on my diet:
Optimum results could possibly be achieved if I were to clean up my diet totally, that's for sure. However, at the moment, with 2 kids to take care of, I'm a little time strapped when it comes to food preparation. I've made some shifts in my diet though; cut out as much processed food as possible, afternoon snack is yogurt with granola and fruits, divided my lunch (tingkat) into two portions so half is eaten for dinner. I also share some of Chris's food that I prepare - mainly fruits, veggies and a steamed or grilled meat. So I ensure I'm still eating sufficiently to nurse him and also increasing my total fruit intake. I must confess it feels good actually.
Strangely, it's getting tougher. By the middle of circuit 1, I feel like stopping. But by the time I'm through with circuit 1, I know there's no turning back since there are only 3 short circuits.
You know what, my tummy looks almost flat now, especially in the mornings! Although when I'm doing crunches or sit-ups, I see the flab:(
Just ordered my interval timer! Woot!!! So I think I might repeat level 3 until the interval timer arrives, then start on Bodyrock! Yay! However... my mom will be traveling soon, so for that entire period of 9 days, I won't have time during the day to workout. Hopefully I can manage some night workouts then. Fingers crossed!!!
Some thoughts on my diet:
Optimum results could possibly be achieved if I were to clean up my diet totally, that's for sure. However, at the moment, with 2 kids to take care of, I'm a little time strapped when it comes to food preparation. I've made some shifts in my diet though; cut out as much processed food as possible, afternoon snack is yogurt with granola and fruits, divided my lunch (tingkat) into two portions so half is eaten for dinner. I also share some of Chris's food that I prepare - mainly fruits, veggies and a steamed or grilled meat. So I ensure I'm still eating sufficiently to nurse him and also increasing my total fruit intake. I must confess it feels good actually.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 27
Done!
All pooped out today (pun intended), probably because of the break on Sunday and yesterday. So I gather that breaks aren't good. Continuous and unending torture is haha! There must be some truth in that; after all the working out, the kinks in my neck and shoulders have all worked themselves out :)
I'm beginning to feel sad that I'm near the end of the level again, and this time, the entire workout. But there really isn't any sense in that, since I can do it all over again, or I can repeat level 3 for another 10 days once I'm done with this cycle. Silly me! I think I fear the void of an exercise plan.
On to day 28!
All pooped out today (pun intended), probably because of the break on Sunday and yesterday. So I gather that breaks aren't good. Continuous and unending torture is haha! There must be some truth in that; after all the working out, the kinks in my neck and shoulders have all worked themselves out :)
I'm beginning to feel sad that I'm near the end of the level again, and this time, the entire workout. But there really isn't any sense in that, since I can do it all over again, or I can repeat level 3 for another 10 days once I'm done with this cycle. Silly me! I think I fear the void of an exercise plan.
On to day 28!
Monday, February 27, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 26
Done!
Was quite a stretch today. My shoulders are aching! Have been aching for a few days now. Hope I can get away for a shoulder/back massage tomorrow.
Was quite a stretch today. My shoulders are aching! Have been aching for a few days now. Hope I can get away for a shoulder/back massage tomorrow.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 25
Done!
Tough one today. Felt like giving up in the middle of the second circuit during the switch lunges. But I knew the consequences of stopping. Either I would make myself start from the top or I would beat myself up mentally for being a wimp. Either way, I don't think I would handle it well. So press on, comrade!
5 days more. Too soon...
Tough one today. Felt like giving up in the middle of the second circuit during the switch lunges. But I knew the consequences of stopping. Either I would make myself start from the top or I would beat myself up mentally for being a wimp. Either way, I don't think I would handle it well. So press on, comrade!
5 days more. Too soon...
Saturday, February 25, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 24
(Late post, workout done on 24th Feb)
Feels awesome to have to keep pushing myself each workout! Rock star jumps are the bomb! Killer!!!! Heart pumping like crazy. Legs wanna give way, but I push myself to lift off higher. Yeah!!!!!
Lots of room for improvement still. Good! Not getting stale yet!
Feels awesome to have to keep pushing myself each workout! Rock star jumps are the bomb! Killer!!!! Heart pumping like crazy. Legs wanna give way, but I push myself to lift off higher. Yeah!!!!!
Lots of room for improvement still. Good! Not getting stale yet!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 23
Done! Getting into the groove!
It's slowly getting better, not that I'm not feeling the burn, just that I can keep going through it.
I'm considering repeating level 3 again for another 10 days after this round ends. I don't know... We'll see! :)
It's slowly getting better, not that I'm not feeling the burn, just that I can keep going through it.
I'm considering repeating level 3 again for another 10 days after this round ends. I don't know... We'll see! :)
30 Day Shred - Day 22
Done!
Skipped the workout yesterday, because we were at my mom's place during the day and Chris kept waking up at night. I was exhausted and slept only in snitches. Not even sure if there was a two hour stretch of undisturbed sleep.
Anyhow, I chose not to fret over it and just get a move on it today. Today was good, definitely. Still a torturous workout, but I had baby elephant beside me and that was all the motivation I needed. The moves I find really tough, I tell him I can't do it like Jillian yet, but I'm trying and I'm getting there slowly. So between talking to him and pushing myself harder on the moves, the workout was over and done in a seemingly shorter time today.
Then baby elephant tried on my trainers and walked around in them, trying to jump in them. He said he could jump and he wanted to be strong like mommy. Yes, I melted into a puddle inside. Sigh. If only I were as strong as he thinks I am. Only makes me wanna try harder.
Skipped the workout yesterday, because we were at my mom's place during the day and Chris kept waking up at night. I was exhausted and slept only in snitches. Not even sure if there was a two hour stretch of undisturbed sleep.
Anyhow, I chose not to fret over it and just get a move on it today. Today was good, definitely. Still a torturous workout, but I had baby elephant beside me and that was all the motivation I needed. The moves I find really tough, I tell him I can't do it like Jillian yet, but I'm trying and I'm getting there slowly. So between talking to him and pushing myself harder on the moves, the workout was over and done in a seemingly shorter time today.
Then baby elephant tried on my trainers and walked around in them, trying to jump in them. He said he could jump and he wanted to be strong like mommy. Yes, I melted into a puddle inside. Sigh. If only I were as strong as he thinks I am. Only makes me wanna try harder.
Monday, February 20, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 21
Killer! That's got to be the word of the day, probably will be for the next 10 days...
Not just modifying old moves to take the challenge up a notch. New moves! New moves that work muscles never worked before. New moves that, even done at beginner's level, make 30 seconds feel like a torturous eternity
To top that off, the cardio, is now done with weights! Jumping jacks with weights, butt kicks with weights. Punches with weights!!!
In the background, I hear Jillian saying "I want you to feel like you're going to die", so I push some more because I'm not keeling over or fainting or puking yet. It's crazy right, but she reminds the viewers of the reasons we bought the DVD. I think about how I waited for ages for it to arrive and how my clothes fit better and I think it's worth it. Phew!
So on to day 22!!
Not just modifying old moves to take the challenge up a notch. New moves! New moves that work muscles never worked before. New moves that, even done at beginner's level, make 30 seconds feel like a torturous eternity
To top that off, the cardio, is now done with weights! Jumping jacks with weights, butt kicks with weights. Punches with weights!!!
In the background, I hear Jillian saying "I want you to feel like you're going to die", so I push some more because I'm not keeling over or fainting or puking yet. It's crazy right, but she reminds the viewers of the reasons we bought the DVD. I think about how I waited for ages for it to arrive and how my clothes fit better and I think it's worth it. Phew!
So on to day 22!!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 20
Done!
Argh!!! I have no idea how I'm going to manage Level 3 next.....
Going to savor my workout break tomorrow. :)
Argh!!! I have no idea how I'm going to manage Level 3 next.....
Going to savor my workout break tomorrow. :)
Friday, February 17, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 19
Done!
Feel great but shuddering thinking about starting Level 3 on Monday. (Sundays are my workout breaks!) How?!! So much inertia....
Well, ok, once I've completed this round of the 30 DS, I'll begin on the Bodyrock ones. Can't wait! But those are killers, I tell ya! Time to order my interval timer :) Pink, anyone?
Feel great but shuddering thinking about starting Level 3 on Monday. (Sundays are my workout breaks!) How?!! So much inertia....
Well, ok, once I've completed this round of the 30 DS, I'll begin on the Bodyrock ones. Can't wait! But those are killers, I tell ya! Time to order my interval timer :) Pink, anyone?
30 Day Shred - Day 18
Done!!
Eeeeks!! I'm 2 days away from Level 3? How did that happen? I'm not nailing Level 2 yet and still feel like I'm gurgling my heart after the workout... I don't feel prepared at all... Not one day or moment of comfort, but I think that was the way this was designed.
Push on!!!
Eeeeks!! I'm 2 days away from Level 3? How did that happen? I'm not nailing Level 2 yet and still feel like I'm gurgling my heart after the workout... I don't feel prepared at all... Not one day or moment of comfort, but I think that was the way this was designed.
Push on!!!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 17
Done!!
Used another pair of trainers today. Made a huge difference to my ankles. Today, I must have pushed harder, because I was sweating buckets, much more than my usual workouts. Phew!
I rewarded myself with a teeny bowl of Greek yoghurt and granola as a recovery snack.
Then I remembered this quote: "Don't reward yourself with food, you're not a dog". Sheesh!
Used another pair of trainers today. Made a huge difference to my ankles. Today, I must have pushed harder, because I was sweating buckets, much more than my usual workouts. Phew!
I rewarded myself with a teeny bowl of Greek yoghurt and granola as a recovery snack.
Then I remembered this quote: "Don't reward yourself with food, you're not a dog". Sheesh!
30 Day Shred - Day 16
(Late post - workout done on 14 Feb)
Done! Late night workout at 10.30pm.
Slowly progressing, but double jump rope.. I don't think I might achieve this during my first round of 30 DS. Managed to do doubles a third of the way but mostly still singles.
I'm still feeling the burn, even though it's already day 6 of level 2. I take that as a good sign though. But I was foolish enough to workout barefoot.. Because of my trainers that gave up on me. I may use another pair today, we'll see.
On to day 17!!
Done! Late night workout at 10.30pm.
Slowly progressing, but double jump rope.. I don't think I might achieve this during my first round of 30 DS. Managed to do doubles a third of the way but mostly still singles.
I'm still feeling the burn, even though it's already day 6 of level 2. I take that as a good sign though. But I was foolish enough to workout barefoot.. Because of my trainers that gave up on me. I may use another pair today, we'll see.
On to day 17!!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 15
(Late post - workout done on 13 Feb)
Done! Yay!
I think I'm slowing getting used to the punishing routine, but still can't do the double jump rope, only single. I'm glad though, that my pressups are better now :)
My shoes died on me, both sides this time. Vader said he would try to glue them back, hope they can be fixed!
Done! Yay!
I think I'm slowing getting used to the punishing routine, but still can't do the double jump rope, only single. I'm glad though, that my pressups are better now :)
My shoes died on me, both sides this time. Vader said he would try to glue them back, hope they can be fixed!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 14
(Late post again, workout was done yesterday, 11 Feb)
Done!
I feel a little more accomplished today, although I still have lots more room for improvement. Cannot do the double jump rope yet.... Working on it :)
Word of the day though:
Punished!
Not me, my shoes. The bottom sole of the right side fell off completely. I glued it back today but we'll see how long it can last. These trainers have been with me since before I got married and has run miles with me, outdoors as well as on the treadmill. Good on you, my lovelies!
Done!
I feel a little more accomplished today, although I still have lots more room for improvement. Cannot do the double jump rope yet.... Working on it :)
Word of the day though:
Punished!
Not me, my shoes. The bottom sole of the right side fell off completely. I glued it back today but we'll see how long it can last. These trainers have been with me since before I got married and has run miles with me, outdoors as well as on the treadmill. Good on you, my lovelies!
Friday, February 10, 2012
30 Day Shred - Day 12
(Forgot to post this yesterday)
Done, still killing me.
The abs part is still manageable for me. It's the cardio and strength portions that are almost puke inducing. And I've begun to agree that Jillian is crazy, yes.
I officially detest plank jacks and plank burpees the most. Oh! And the double skip rope portion, I keep resorting to singles because I just cannot keep up. Ok, so I've got a long way to go before I get comfortable with this level. It should be this challenging and it spurs me on. 8 more days of Level 2, I hope it's enough time for me to make good progress.
Done, still killing me.
The abs part is still manageable for me. It's the cardio and strength portions that are almost puke inducing. And I've begun to agree that Jillian is crazy, yes.
I officially detest plank jacks and plank burpees the most. Oh! And the double skip rope portion, I keep resorting to singles because I just cannot keep up. Ok, so I've got a long way to go before I get comfortable with this level. It should be this challenging and it spurs me on. 8 more days of Level 2, I hope it's enough time for me to make good progress.
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