...how much weight did you lose?
The fact that I am still in maternity pants at 6 months PP makes me want to vomit. I downloaded 30 Day Shred and realized I have access to a bunch of other free Jillian Michaels workouts on Amazon Prime. Woot!
I have 15 pounds to lose. How realistic is that?
ETA: In addition, I signed up for a weekly mommy-and-me Pilates class.
pomelo / 5321 posts
The first time I did it, I lost about 30lbs but It was more like 8 weeks instead of just 30 days.
honeydew / 7586 posts
@Sweet T: I'd be ok with 8 weeks. :). I just need to get back to my old self!
apricot / 469 posts
I'm not sure how much I lost on it but I majorly toned up on it. I recommend it to everyone, worked much better and faster for me than running or the gym.
honeydew / 7586 posts
When I was pregnant I was all belly and now my excess weight is still ALL belly! Ugh. I'm hoping it will help tone that down a bit.
pomegranate / 3003 posts
I did it for 30 days, before a vacation. I lost five pounds, and tightened up, a lot. Not going to lie; it was brutal, but I'm an exercise wuss. I'm actually going to start it again in the new year. Gotta firm everything up and loose the muffin top. Good luck, girl!
pomegranate / 3577 posts
I have 15 more pounds to lose as well. I have to lose weight before we even think about trying to conceive again. DH got me a pair of skate skis for Christmas, so that will be a great workout. We also have an old treadmill, so I will start getting on that a lot more often.
I had a ton of success when I diligently counted calories and exercised somewhat regularly. At least for me, diet matters the most.
grapefruit / 4136 posts
It was a slow and steady process for me-I lost 30# over a few months but I also ran and was VERY strict on my diet.
Now that I put all that work in and looked amazing, I've fallen off the wagon and gained weight back. #shame
bananas / 9118 posts
I lost about 12 pounds a couple of months before my wedding- I'd definitely second it taking a couple of months instead of 30 days. I'm still scarred by Jillian almost 4 years after my wedding, I cringe every time I see that video.... but it's effective!
grapefruit / 4663 posts
@rahlyrah: ooh I totally didn't realize this about amazon prime that is awesome!
pomegranate / 3244 posts
I've had the DVD for a long time and done it off and on since having it. The *one* time I was really dedicated about doing it, I lost a bout 25 lbs, but I was also *really* watching what I ate and counting calories. Of course, I stopped, school got in the way, and most of the weight came back *sigh*
I did notice that I was feeling toned up, though, and I lost several inches off my waist.
I'd also like to add that I got pretty bored doing the same exact thing several days in a row, so I've mixed it in with other workout videos, or exercise like biking or running. So the 30 days was really more like 60.
GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts
For those that did it were any of your LOs EBF at the time? Did it mess with your supply? I've been wanting to do it but not at the expense of my supply!
honeydew / 7586 posts
@lawbee11: Oh, if you decide to do it (if it doesn't hurt your supply) we should hold each other accountable!
eggplant / 11287 posts
I didn't really benefit from the 30-day shred as much as I did p90x and insanity.
eggplant / 11287 posts
@lawbee11: working out never impacted my supply in the slightest.
eggplant / 11287 posts
@rahlyrah: It would kill me right now too I am sure!! I was in great shape when I did it! Then I did 30ds tight after, So it wasn't super beneficial. I probably couldn't get through 5 minutes of insanity right now.....
grapefruit / 4823 posts
I just ordered a copy on half.com so we'll see how it goes. I need to do something. 5 months pp and feeling like poo about myself 
pomegranate / 3329 posts
I need to start it again, it always helps tone me up but I never get past the 2nd week..
pineapple / 12526 posts
@Rainbow Sprinkles: I tried insanity... The fit test make me puke, lol
You might try something like a pole fitness class! They're an amazing core and upper body workout, not to mention fun. I do pole classes and it's been great for both the bod and my self confidence (not to mention my sex life, haha).
persimmon / 1339 posts
If its your stomach that's bothering you I would say that pilates would be more effective at targeting that particular area than the 30ds. I liked the 30ds for overall fitness, and it worked particularly well on my arms, shoulders and bum. But I do reformer pilates 2 to 3 times a week and that is the best thing for core fitness!
honeydew / 7586 posts
@loveisstrange: I would feel like such a goober! I am the least sexy person I know. 
@ScarletBegonia: I am starting a 6 week mommy-and-me Pilates class starting next week. If I like it, I will sign up for some more intense classes 
kiwi / 635 posts
Before my wedding I lost around 10 pounds through running, Weight Watchers, and 30 day shred. I also have Ripped in 30 and did that for the first time since pregnancy (now at 6 months post partum) and I found the abs part extremely challenging, even though I never thought of them as giving a difficult and workout pre- pregnancy (I generally had a strong core prepreg).
honeydew / 7586 posts
@danda: I had an awesome core pre-preg, too! That is what is so perplexing to me. I was in the best shape of my life pre-preg, worked out (including lots of core work) my entire pregnancy, and now I'm a fat blob 6 months later. Maybe I'll try the ripped in 30 as well.
kiwi / 635 posts
@rahlyrah: I like Week One of Ripped in 30 but it gets really hard really fast! I find it to be the same idea as 30 DS but harder and less repetitive between weeks.
honeydew / 7811 posts
@rahlyrah: @lawbee11: if you guys do it I will do it with you! I have a dusty copy of the DVD somewhere .... In EBF and I wear some maternity stuff at 8 months pp! 
my belly is the worst.
pineapple / 12526 posts
@cmomma17: @rahlyrah: @lawbee11: If you all want to do it, I'm in too. I was taking a break for the holidays, but I'm back on the losing weight train now. I have the DVD.
As for pole classes, you feel dumb the first 1-2 and then you realize everyone else feels dumb too and it's a lot of fun and a good laugh.
eggplant / 11287 posts
I plan on starting 30ds on Monday!!! Can I join too? Someone should start a threaD!
honeydew / 7811 posts
Yes someone start a thread! I have never done the shred for more than like three days in a row!
coconut / 8681 posts
I'm in too!!! I've been doing level 1 here and there for the past 2 weeks but ill get serious about it if you girls do
GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts
@rahlyrah: So did you do the Amazon instant video? I am looking at it now--it's $1.99 per level. Is that what you bought?
honeydew / 7586 posts
@lawbee11: Yep. If you have Prime, you also have access to a bunch of her other videos for free instant download.
honeydew / 7586 posts
@lawbee11: @babycanuck: @Mrs. Taco: @sarbear: @Running Elley: @cmomma17: @Rainbow Sprinkles: @loveisstrange: http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/30-day-shred-thread
pomegranate / 3272 posts
Ugh, my goal is to do the 30ds to get me into enough shape to start insanity. I have a wedding in Mexico in April!!! Monday is the day!
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