Jillian Michaels Shred - Page 2

a_thinner_rach · 04-27-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbDe

What kind of exercise movements are involved with this? I have never heard of it....

It's 3 minutes of strength training, 2 minutes of cardio, and 1 minute of abs. Then repeat for a total of 3 sets. There is no stopping, even for a water break (although I can sneak in a sip) and it is super intense.

DavesGirl · 04-28-2008, 06:48 AM

Best quote from Level 2: "I want you gargling your heart after this 2 minutes of cardio!"

That's level 2 in a nutshell, I love it!!

BarbDe · 04-28-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DavesGirl

Best quote from Level 2: "I want you gargling your heart after this 2 minutes of cardio!"

That's level 2 in a nutshell, I love it!!

Actually, it sounds great!
But I just got the order - no BLT (bending, lifting, twisting) for 6 more weeks. Gonna have to remember this one for later!

ThyckeCutie · 04-28-2008, 08:04 AM

I only do this 2x a week along with Callanetics. Are you supposed to do it everday or maybe increasing to 3x a week will show me results. I might be ready to move to level 2 soon. I love this workout because its intense and short!!

H20Goddess · 04-28-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DavesGirl

Best quote from Level 2: "I want you gargling your heart after this 2 minutes of cardio!"

Too funny. A close second (can't remember if it's from level 1 or 2) is when Jillian is demonstrating how to do a proper crunch without straining your neck and she says something to the effect of "... remember, use your core strength only...your neck is not invited to this party"

I love it. Jillian rules.

DavesGirl · 05-08-2008, 06:00 AM

Hey guys, you still doing this one?

ThyckeCutie · 05-08-2008, 06:39 AM

I AM!!

H20Goddess · 05-08-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DavesGirl

Hey guys, you still doing this one?

You betcha! Tomorrow will mark my completion of two weeks of doing Shred level 1 and I'm amped and ready to move to level 2 next week. I feel awesome after completing the workout.

ddailey320 · 05-08-2008, 08:04 AM

Still doing it, Still loving it!! Finding it a little easier each time!

a_thinner_rach · 05-08-2008, 03:38 PM

Yes, I am! I'm about 5 sessions into level 2. I did level 1 for about a month (not everyday, probably 3-4 times a week.

I love it! I see a small difference (I'm pretty overweight, so any definition besides lumps is great). I feel an enormous difference in my stamina and strength.

Love it!

ThyckeCutie · 05-08-2008, 05:44 PM

I did level 2 for the first time and I never sweated so much in my life. #2 is sooo hard but a challenge. Its so effecient for 20 mins. I want some body changing with this one

a_thinner_rach · 05-08-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

I did level 2 for the first time and I never sweated so much in my life. #2 is sooo hard but a challenge. Its so effecient for 20 mins. I want some body changing with this one

OMG, I totally know what you mean! I am literally dripping with sweat when I'm doing it, and I"m not a huge sweater. Those plank jacks and jumps really kill me.

Did you start on level 1? Or just jump into level 2? I'm starting to see changes which is exciting, so hopefully you are too!

DavesGirl · 05-13-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by a_thinner_rach

OMG, I totally know what you mean! I am literally dripping with sweat when I'm doing it, and I"m not a huge sweater. Those plank jacks and jumps really kill me.

Did you start on level 1? Or just jump into level 2? I'm starting to see changes which is exciting, so hopefully you are too!

Yep, sweaty, red faced & fall to the floor when it's over!! Love it! And it's only 20 minutes! If level 2 doesnt change your body rapidly nothing will! Can you imagine what level three is like? I can't wait to find out!

DavesGirl · 05-13-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by H20Goddess

You betcha! Tomorrow will mark my completion of two weeks of doing Shred level 1 and I'm amped and ready to move to level 2 next week. I feel awesome after completing the workout.

Waiting to see what you think of level 2 now

a_thinner_rach · 05-13-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DavesGirl

Yep, sweaty, red faced & fall to the floor when it's over!! Love it! And it's only 20 minutes! If level 2 doesnt change your body rapidly nothing will! Can you imagine what level three is like? I can't wait to find out!

Sheesh, I know! I can't even imagine how one would make things harder!

It seems already super advanced.

OurLuvsFromAbove · 05-13-2008, 07:33 PM

I am super ashamed to state that I bought this dvd like 3 weeks ago and have yet to even open it

Im deff going to open it tomorrow and try it out..

a_thinner_rach · 05-13-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OurLuvsFromAbove

I am super ashamed to state that I bought this dvd like 3 weeks ago and have yet to even open it

Im deff going to open it tomorrow and try it out..

Do it! It's a fabulous workout. But be prepared to SWEAT!

H20Goddess · 05-14-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DavesGirl

Waiting to see what you think of level 2 now

OMG...started level 2 this week and it practically KILLED me!!! The millitary presses with dumbells, the plank jacks, the walkout push-ups. I cannot even BEGIN to imagine how hard level 3 will be. I was begging Jillian to stop and thought I'd die by the time the workout was done.

Shred is definitely not for the faint of heart but damn does it ever work!

Here are my measurements after eleven days of Shred:

Starting measurements:

Waist - 31 in.
Bust - 36 in.
Hips - 41 in.
Thighs - 25 in

Two-week (11 day) Shred results:

Waist - 29 in.
Bust - 36 in.
Hips - 40.5 in.
Thighs - 24 in.

The scale didn't move much (only lost about a half a pound) this past couple of weeks, but there's no question the inches are melting off!

ThyckeCutie · 05-14-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by a_thinner_rach

OMG, I totally know what you mean! I am literally dripping with sweat when I'm doing it, and I"m not a huge sweater. Those plank jacks and jumps really kill me.

Did you start on level 1? Or just jump into level 2? I'm starting to see changes which is exciting, so hopefully you are too!

I started on level 1 and moved to level 2. Honestly I think Im going back to level 1 lol. Maybe I wasnt ready for it. Those planks are a killer

ThyckeCutie · 05-14-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by H20Goddess

OMG...started level 2 this week and it practically KILLED me!!! The millitary presses with dumbells, the plank jacks, the walkout push-ups. I cannot even BEGIN to imagine how hard level 3 will be. I was begging Jillian to stop and thought I'd die by the time the workout was done.

Shred is definitely not for the faint of heart but damn does it ever work!

Here are my measurements after eleven days of Shred:

Starting measurements:

Waist - 31 in.
Bust - 36 in.
Hips - 41 in.
Thighs - 25 in

Two-week (11 day) Shred results:

Waist - 29 in.
Bust - 36 in.
Hips - 40.5 in.
Thighs - 24 in.

The scale didn't move much (only lost about a half a pound) this past couple of weeks, but there's no question the inches are melting off!

Did you do it 11 days straight? I only do it 2-3x a week. Maybe I should do more

H20Goddess · 05-14-2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Did you do it 11 days straight? I only do it 2-3x a week. Maybe I should do more

I've been doing it from Monday to Friday - five days and then resting on the weekends. After I've completed 30 days of it, I'm going to change it up with something else, another workout dvd of some sort just to keep things fresh.

OurLuvsFromAbove · 05-14-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by H20Goddess

I've been doing it from Monday to Friday - five days and then resting on the weekends. After I've completed 30 days of it, I'm going to change it up with something else, another workout dvd of some sort just to keep things fresh.

H20 How have you seen your body change with the dvd? do you really like it? is it really firming things up?

H20Goddess · 05-14-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by OurLuvsFromAbove

H20 How have you seen your body change with the dvd? do you really like it? is it really firming things up?

Pic of my bicep after 14 days of Shred:

Excuse the god-awful scenery. I took the photo in the work washroom on my cellphone camera.

It is indeed working!

OurLuvsFromAbove · 05-14-2008, 09:39 AM

OH WOWWWWWWW! WAY TO GO! DEFF AN INSPERATION!
I would LOVE jillian michaels body!
and you are living proof that its possible!

H20Goddess · 05-14-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OurLuvsFromAbove

OH WOWWWWWWW! WAY TO GO! DEFF AN INSPERATION!
I would LOVE jillian michaels body!
and you are living proof that its possible!

If Jillian can't bring it out of ya no one can! On the dvd she says she wants us gurgling our hearts by the time the workout is finished...well I feel like I'm gurlgling it whenever I do level 2! LOL

I'd say if toning up and gaining more defined muscle is your goal and you don't mind moves like squats, lunges, raises, millitary presses and walkout push-ups etc, then Shred is definitely the way to go. With such promising results thus far, I can't wait to see my results after I've completed all 30 days.

ThyckeCutie · 05-14-2008, 01:52 PM

You go H20!! I need biceps like that. I might have to try to do this everyday as well with 2days rest. I just hate doing the same workout everyday thats why I use variety but it might be worth it

04-28-2008, 06:48 AM	#32
DavesGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,472 Gallery: DavesGirl WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: Too many times to remember	Best quote from Level 2: "I want you gargling your heart after this 2 minutes of cardio!" That's level 2 in a nutshell, I love it!!

04-28-2008, 08:04 AM	#34
ThyckeCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 537 Gallery: ThyckeCutie WOE: Making Healthier Choices - Low Fat	I only do this 2x a week along with Callanetics. Are you supposed to do it everday or maybe increasing to 3x a week will show me results. I might be ready to move to level 2 soon. I love this workout because its intense and short!!

05-08-2008, 06:00 AM	#36
DavesGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,472 Gallery: DavesGirl WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: Too many times to remember	Hey guys, you still doing this one?

05-08-2008, 06:39 AM	#37
ThyckeCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 537 Gallery: ThyckeCutie WOE: Making Healthier Choices - Low Fat	I AM!!

05-08-2008, 08:04 AM	#39
ddailey320 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 644 Gallery: ddailey320 Start Date: Starting with a Clean Slate!	Still doing it, Still loving it!! Finding it a little easier each time!

05-08-2008, 03:38 PM	#40
a_thinner_rach Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 488 Gallery: a_thinner_rach Stats: Not where I want to be! WOE: Atkins Start Date: Too many	Yes, I am! I'm about 5 sessions into level 2. I did level 1 for about a month (not everyday, probably 3-4 times a week. I love it! I see a small difference (I'm pretty overweight, so any definition besides lumps is great). I feel an enormous difference in my stamina and strength. Love it!

05-08-2008, 05:44 PM	#41
ThyckeCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 537 Gallery: ThyckeCutie WOE: Making Healthier Choices - Low Fat	I did level 2 for the first time and I never sweated so much in my life. #2 is sooo hard but a challenge. Its so effecient for 20 mins. I want some body changing with this one

05-13-2008, 07:33 PM	#46
OurLuvsFromAbove MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 2,506 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: OurLuvsFromAbove Stats: 182/147.7/140 (restart) use to be 227) WOE: Low Carb and Eggcreaming it up! Start Date: Restart March 2008	I am super ashamed to state that I bought this dvd like 3 weeks ago and have yet to even open it Im deff going to open it tomorrow and try it out..

05-14-2008, 09:39 AM	#54
OurLuvsFromAbove MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 2,506 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: OurLuvsFromAbove Stats: 182/147.7/140 (restart) use to be 227) WOE: Low Carb and Eggcreaming it up! Start Date: Restart March 2008	OH WOWWWWWWW! WAY TO GO! DEFF AN INSPERATION! I would LOVE jillian michaels body! and you are living proof that its possible!

05-14-2008, 01:52 PM	#56
ThyckeCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 537 Gallery: ThyckeCutie WOE: Making Healthier Choices - Low Fat	You go H20!! I need biceps like that. I might have to try to do this everyday as well with 2days rest. I just hate doing the same workout everyday thats why I use variety but it might be worth it