FRIDAY 30DS/Challenges

chelseakopperud

TGIF! How is everyone doing?

Now that everyone has at least a couple days in of the 30 DS, how is everyone liking it? Is it what you expected? Easier? Harder?

kelsey+brandon

So...I didn't do it yesterday.

I do have a really legitimate excuse though! I honestly can't do it before work because FI and my brother are still sleeping and our house just isn't big enough that I wouldn't wake them. I couldn't do it last night because as soon as I got off of work I went to babysit and didn't get home until a little after 9:30 and 10:00 is too late to exercise when I try to be in bed by then.

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]So...I didn't do it yesterday. I do have a really legitimate excuse though! I honestly can't do it before work because FI and my brother are still sleeping and our house just isn't big enough that I wouldn't wake them. I couldn't do it last night because as soon as I got off of work I went to babysit and didn't get home until a little after 9:30 and 10:00 is too late to exercise when I try to be in bed by then.
Posted by kelsey+brandon[/QUOTE]

You dont need to justify it hun :) You are fine! I decided today that I think every 5 days I am going to take a 1 day break to let my body recover a bit. It's not like our wedding is THAT soon.

ncd5015

I didn't do it yesterday either Kelsey!

I left my house at 5:30 am and traveled all day and didn't get home until late!  I am doing it tonight though!

MMRoberts11

I like it in that I have a rough idea what is coming next with the whole circuit training she does but I like that she still changes it up each time.  However, it is a lot easier than I expected it to be.  It may just be though that I'm used to doing that sort of stuff when I did martial arts (as well as more difficult stuff too) so my body is kinda used to exercising that way.  Beyond martial arts we did iintense circuit stuff when I was in sports all the time.

I'll continue with it.  I have just been trying to do stuff a little faster than the girl on the left.  For me I can feel the results a little more if I do it that way.

Shanee18

I am doing it after work today.  I was seriously amazed at how sore I was at first and how difficult the program was for me (apparently not in shape like I imagined I was!), but it is definitely getting easier as each day goes on!  When I struggle, I combine the girls to make my perfect body...Jillian's legs/butt, Anita's arms and abs, and Natalie's boobs!  Hahaha.  If only...

I'm so happy Chelsea brought this up on the board because I honestly wouldn't have tried it if everyone hadn't been so enthusiastic about the program!

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]I like it in that I have a rough idea what is coming next with the whole circuit training she does but I like that she still changes it up each time.  However, it is a lot easier than I expected it to be.  It may just be though that I'm used to doing that sort of stuff when I did martial arts (as well as more difficult stuff too) so my body is kinda used to exercising that way.  Beyond martial arts we did iintense circuit stuff when I was in sports all the time. I'll continue with it.  I have just been trying to do stuff a little faster than the girl on the left.  For me I can feel the results a little more if I do it that way.
Posted by MMRoberts11[/QUOTE]

I agree- it's tough, but not as tough as I thought it would be. I also try to "beat" the girl on the left and then when I get tired I slow down a bit. I am interested to see what level 2 and 3 consist of. I also like that I know what is coming and when I am almost done. But like Megan said, it is nice that she switches it up from circuit to circut. I also love that it is 20 minutes. I can't stand Jillian though. ANNOYING!

I completed day 3 yesterday.... like I said previously, after I comlete day 5, I will take one day off to let my body recover.

Last night I did the push up and sit up challenges.

W5D2 Push Ups: Completed 185
W3D2 Sit Ups: Completed 159 (7 extra)

Tonight I will do W2D2 of the dips challenge.

I am finding that I can do the challenges along with 30DS, but that its tough to do more than 2 challenges per day... so I am trying to spread them out a bit. I will be extremely happy to be done with the push up challenge after next week (hopefullly)!

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]I am doing it after work today.  I was seriously amazed at how sore I was at first and how difficult the program was for me (apparently not in shape like I imagined I was!), but it is definitely getting easier as each day goes on!  When I struggle, I combine the girls to make my perfect body...Jillian's legs/butt, Anita's arms and abs, and Natalie's boobs!  Hahaha.  If only... <strong>I'm so happy Chelsea brought this up on the board because I honestly wouldn't have tried it if you everyone hadn't been so enthusiastic about the program!
</strong>Posted by Shanee18[/QUOTE]

I love your motivation! Great idea!!!

I am LOVING the accountability. I wouldnt be doing this if it wasnt for your ladies!

AlliJae

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[QUOTE]I l<strong>ike it in that I have a rough idea what is coming next with the whole circuit training she does but I like that she still changes it up each time</strong>.  However, it is a lot easier than I expected it to be.  It may just be though that I'm used to doing that sort of stuff when I did martial arts (as well as more difficult stuff too) so my body is kinda used to exercising that way.  Beyond martial arts we did iintense circuit stuff when I was in sports all the time. I'll continue with it.  I have just been trying to do stuff a little faster than the girl on the left.  For me I can feel the results a little more if I do it that way.
Posted by MMRoberts11[/QUOTE]

I always liked what I knew what was coming next, too. Once you get through all the levels you can start changing up the routine if you get bored. For example, I enjoy one of the strength workouts from level 3, so I have been replacing a strenght in level 1 that I don't like as much :) It keeps it exciting!

I am planning to do it every other day. I did my first day on Wednesday and will do day 2 either today or tomorrow. I have a pretty good thing going at my gym (spinning and core classes) so I feel like I would be doing too much if I did 30DS on top of it all. But I do enjoy the 30ds and want to participate!

I will definitely be doing Week 6 Day 3 of the Pushup challenge tonight! We'll see how I do. And then that's the end of the challenge...not sure when I will attempt the 100 pushups. When are you doing yours??

ncd5015

Where did my post go!?

I couldn't do it yesterday because of leaving so early and getting home so late but I am doing it tonight!

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: FRIDAY 30DS/Challenges : I always liked what I knew what was coming next, too. Once you get through all the levels you can start changing up the routine if you get bored. For example, I enjoy one of the strength workouts from level 3, so I have been replacing a strenght in level 1 that I don't like as much :) It keeps it exciting! I am planning to do it every other day. I did my first day on Wednesday and will do day 2 either today or tomorrow. I have a pretty good thing going at my gym (spinning and core classes) so I feel like I would be doing too much if I did 30DS on top of it all. But I do enjoy the 30ds and want to participate!<strong> I will definitely be doing Week 6 Day 3 of the Pushup challenge tonight! We'll see how I do. And then that's the end of the challenge...not sure when I will attempt the 100 pushups. When are you doing yours??
</strong>Posted by AlliJae[/QUOTE]

Alli that is AWESOME!!! My plan is to get through W6 and then go for 100 2 days after the last day so that I have rested a bit.

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]Where did my post go!? I couldn't do it yesterday because of leaving so early and getting home so late but I am doing it tonight!
Posted by ncd5015[/QUOTE]

TK is eating them.... I saw it though!

MMRoberts11

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[QUOTE]II'm so happy Chelsea brought this up on the board because I honestly wouldn't have tried it if you everyone hadn't been so enthusiastic about the program!
Posted by Shanee18[/QUOTE]

Agreed.  Doing stuff with everyone also DEFINITELY keep me accountable.  After we finish the 30DS we should do a different video.

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: FRIDAY 30DS/Challenges : Agreed.  Doing stuff with everyone also DEFINITELY keep me accountable.  After we finish the 30DS we should do a different video.
Posted by MMRoberts11[/QUOTE]

I agree! I have been researchign already.... I have been looking into the Pink Method, but that is like a diet plan too, which I dont want. I am leaning toward "Insanity."

KrisKenny

Life got in the way of doing 30DS yesterday, like I thought it would.
Before my son's game, I had to give FI a ride to pick up his car at my uncle's shop.

I don't plan on doing this every day or possibly even every other day. I bought it so I have a "filler" when I can't get to the gym and I have a little extra time to spare. I'll probably be doing it again on Sat evening or Sunday at some point.

kristin183

I have heard lots about 30 Day Shred... Can someone give me the rundown.
I know it is Jillian Michaels from The Biggest Loser.. but is it 30 min workouts? 60? Cardio? Muscle?

Is anyone seeing results?

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]I have heard lots about 30 Day Shred... Can someone give me the rundown. I know it is Jillian Michaels from The Biggest Loser.. but is it 30 min workouts? 60? Cardio? Muscle? Is anyone seeing results?
Posted by kristin183[/QUOTE]

Kristin- So far I LOVE it! The work outs are 20 minutes (including 2 minutes of warm up). The work outs consist of 3 circuits, 3 minutes of strength, 2 mins of cardio and 1 minute of abs. I am not seeing results yet (only completed day 3 today)... but I am feeling stronger and more in shape. I am seeing improvements during the work outs everyday! Onthe DVD there are 3 levels of workouts. You are supposed to do each level for 10 days then move to the next level. I bought the DVD for 6.99 on Amazon.com if you are interested!

Oh and all you need are hand weights and floor mat (if you are on a hard surface). HTH!

kelsey+brandon

Yay!! I'm not the only one! hehe Thanks Nikki.

kristin183

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: FRIDAY 30DS/Challenges : Kristin- So far I LOVE it! The work outs are 20 minutes (including 2 minutes of warm up). The work outs consist of 3 circuits, 3 minutes of strength, 2 mins of cardio and 1 minute of abs. I am not seeing results yet (only completed day 3 today)... but I am feeling stronger and more in shape. I am seeing improvements during the work outs everyday! Onthe DVD there are 3 levels of workouts. You are supposed to do each level for 10 days then move to the next level. I bought the DVD for 6.99 on Amazon.com if you are interested! Oh and all you need are hand weights and floor mat (if you are on a hard surface). HTH!
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

Hmm.. I might have to check it out.
Looks like it is on Amazon instant vidoe too. I have a ROKU so I could just download it tonight!

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: FRIDAY 30DS/Challenges : Hmm.. I might have to check it out. Looks like it is on Amazon instant vidoe too. I have a ROKU so I could just download it tonight!
Posted by kristin183[/QUOTE]

Awesome! Feel free to join us! :)

Liss1485

Day 3 was last night for me.  Tonight will be day 4.  But honestly don't know if I will be able to get it done tonight. FI is taking me to some "surprise" dinner tonight for my birthday, and I may not get home until late.  So I may be doing day 4 tomorrow.  It is for sure getting easier each day though! 

MMRoberts11

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: FRIDAY 30DS/Challenges : I agree! I have been researchign already.... I have been looking into the Pink Method, but that is like a diet plan too, which I dont want. I am leaning toward "Insanity."
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

I really want to do insanity too so if you do it I'll do it with you. 

I think we should create a poll as we get closer to see what everyone would rather do.  I've also heard the americal ballet company tapes are good too but they don't have a time length to do them like 30DS and insanity.

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: FRIDAY 30DS/Challenges : I really want to do insanity too so if you do it I'll do it with you.  I think we should create a poll as we get closer to see what everyone would rather do.  I've also heard the americal ballet company tapes are good too but they don't have a time length to do them like 30DS and insanity.
Posted by MMRoberts11[/QUOTE]

Ok sounds good! I like the ones with a time frame so I have something to cheer about to myself haha! American Ballet tapes?? Tell me more....

Liss1485

OOOO I have been wanting to try either Insanity or P90X for a LONG time!!

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]OOOO I have been wanting to try either Insanity or P90X for a LONG time!!
Posted by Liss1485[/QUOTE]

Awesome!!!

melfacto

I am on day 10!! Yay! Last night on Level 1, tomorrow Level 2 will begin, I imagine I'll be hurting Sunday..

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]I am on day 10!! Yay! Last night on Level 1, tomorrow Level 2 will begin, I imagine I'll be hurting Sunday..
Posted by melfacto[/QUOTE]

I cant wait to hear how level 2 goes! Let us know! Good luck!

Liss1485

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: FRIDAY 30DS/Challenges : I cant wait to hear how level 2 goes! Let us know! Good luck!
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

This for sure! I have heard that there is a big difference between the two!

MMRoberts11

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: FRIDAY 30DS/Challenges : Ok sounds good! I like the ones with a time frame so I have something to cheer about to myself haha! American Ballet tapes?? Tell me more....
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

I was wrong... it's the New York City ballet company.  Anyway, it's their "warm up".  I've done it before and it really made me sore for the next few days.  Here's a link to it on amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-York-City-Ballet-Workout/dp/B000056MMR" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">(clicky). </a>

MMRoberts11

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[QUOTE]OOOO I have been wanting to try either Insanity or P90X for a LONG time!!
Posted by Liss1485[/QUOTE]

Me too.

kristin183

Ok, so I went home and purchased 30 day shred on amazon instant video. So I have to admit I watched a little bit of it, and thought "really, it doesn't look that hard.. this is suppose to give me a good work out in 20 min?" Ok, so I ate my words.... Jillian kicked my butt in 20 min. I loved it.

I can push myself past my comfort level but some workouts push me past that and I want to give up. I felt like she pushed me past my comfort level but not enough that I wanted to say screw this I give up.

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