I finally finished the 30 day shred. I didn’t complete it consecutively in 30 days, but I finished. I crossed the finish line and saw the results I wanted to see and that’s all that matters! I’m really pleased with how the program went for me. I whipped up a little pros & cons list for those of you interested in completing the 30 day shred.
Pros:
—It’s only about 25min.
—It’s inexpensive ($7 for the video + cost of hand weights).
—It’s challenging!
Cons:
—It gets boring after a while.
—Jillian gets ridiculously annoying at times.
Truthfully, I got sick of it and that’s why I had to will myself to finish. Jillian just started to drive me bonkers and the routine got old. I’d try and cycle through all the levels to keep it interesting, but it just didn’t do it for me after a while. My friend Joni from Six Cherries on Top suggested listening to music while doing it so I could ignore Jillian and that definitely got me through the last couple of days. So, thank you Joni! Also a big thanks to all of you cheering me on on Instagram & Twitter (@chellywelly1). Your kind words of encouragement really helped and in some cases a few of you (Diana & Stephanie!) even got me off my butt when I was having a hard time motivating myself to work out! So, THANK YOU!
I was going to post my before picture for you all when I started this journey, but decided against it. Not for shock value at the end, but because I was embarrassed. I know it’s not “that bad,” but I was ridiculously uncomfortable with my body in that day one photo. I took those pictures and cried. I used to wear a size 0. At my first doctors appointment when I was pregnant with Alea, I weighed 104 pounds. I’m incredible happy with the results of that 50+ pound weight gain during that pregnancy, but not with how it left my body. It’s hard to think that I’ll probably never be that skinny little twig I was before, but this is me trying to gain that confidence back.
And that’s exactly what I did. I’m 10 times more confident in my body and that reflects into every facet of my life. I’m proud of the work I put into this program, even though I dwindled off a bit towards the end.
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Congrats you look awesome! I actually start the 30 Day Shred today :S I won’t be doing it for 30 straight days either. I’m taking the weekends off lol. Wish me luck!! 🙂
I did it & saw an improvement, but then stopped…you’ve convinced me to try again!
You look great!
You look incredible, sweetie! GOOD FOR YOU for sticking with it. 🙂
Wow!!! You look GREAT!
You look great! I think I’m going to give this a try!
OK, I’m going and buying this TODAY! Did you change eating habits or anything else? WOW! You look incredible girl!
What a result! Looking good you lean and toned lady! Great job!!
I did it back in april and def saw some results. Not as drastic as I would have liked but still something. And YES Jillian got soooo annoying, but I finished lol. Great Job!!
You look amazing and oh so teeny!
umm omg those are some real results… I’ve been wanting to try it.
You look great!! Congrats!!!
congrats!! you look amazing!! i really need this!!
look at you mama!! Job well done 🙂
Oh my goodness you look amazing! Seeing results that great just inspired me to go through with my 30 day shred dvd. I used to start it but I never got past level 1!!
You look great! Congrats 🙂
Hi! I’m a new follower from the Monday Meet Up 🙂
Someone recommended the 30 Day Shred to me, and I’ve been considering trying it – thanks for your post. It’s helpful!
wow! that’s amazing! i think you look great in the day one photo! i know how you feel though. i have a just turned two year old and an almost six month old and it’s hard to look at my body now compared to the thin athletic build i used to have. side note: i hate it when people tell me i look great to have had two kids…. what is that?! ha, oh well. thanks for the inspiration and the tips on the shred. i had considered it but if jillian is gonna annoy me then i might find something else!
Girl, you ARE a skinny little twig still. 😉 A gorgeous twig at that. You look awesome! Good for you!! You can totally see a huge difference too.
You look amazing!!!! I have that dvd and have started it a couple times, just never finished.
You gave me motivation with this. 🙂
Hayley
hayleysworld.com
fabulous! i was doing the 30 day shred but got bored. however…i didn’t give up exercising. i have been doing the 30 day shred about 2 times a week, doing the denise austin bootcamp workout about 2 times, and running the rest of the week. i am actually on day 15 without any days missed and 8 lbs. lighter. i totally just bragged right there. we deserve to brag though, right? we are working hard! keep it up lady!
Wow 8lbs lighter in 15 days!! Girlll u deserve to brag!!! Incredible! ! Today is my day one of the 30 day shred I plan to follow it without any missed days n add some running on some evenings as well
Fantastic shred. I have been busy losing 80 lbs over this past year. I still have 80 to go. I wish they had exercise videos for those with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (sitting down exercises that can be done at home without vast expense). If you hear of one let me know. Once again Kudos
congrats, that’s great! no matter what everyone has this feeling. everyone has something they feel self-concious about and so, it’s great for you to see that and work on it to make yourself feel more confident! =) very inspiring!
congrats, that’s great! no matter what everyone has this feeling. everyone has something they feel self-concious about and so, it’s great for you to see that and work on it to make yourself feel more confident! =) very inspiring!
You look great! Seriously. Good job on having the guts to take a before & after…I know it’s a hard thing to do in the beginning. You can totally see not only a difference in your body shape & tone but I can see it in your face & eyes too. You look happy. Great job…keep up the good work.
I’ve done the shred before too & had some great results. It’s definitely a butt kicker but it whipped me into shape
Congrats! You look amazing!
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xo
Jessa
lifeofasportswife.blogspot.com
Stopping by from Covered in Grace. Love the before and after pics. They are really inspiring! I hate to exercise, but your pics have me seriously considering this plan. Thanks for sharing!
girl you rock! And you are gorgeous! Im working my butt off probably just too look like your BEFORE picture! To me you look slender in both. But def can see a difference.
You are gorgeous and I know its all about confidence and how you see yourself. And Im glad you are feeling happy with your body now! Getting healthy and fit definitely helps boost self esteem! 🙂
girl you rock! And you are gorgeous! Im working my butt off probably just too look like your BEFORE picture! To me you look slender in both. But def can see a difference.
You are gorgeous and I know its all about confidence and how you see yourself. And Im glad you are feeling happy with your body now! Getting healthy and fit definitely helps boost self esteem! 🙂
Chelsea you look fantastic! not that the before photos were bad in the first place, but man! you must be feeling so proud of yourself 🙂 congrats!
Definitely worked—you look GREAT!!!!! Thanks for sharing—I love my shred, but i definitely don’t think I could do it everyday. Agree—you do get tired of it!
-Julie
http://www.thechirpingmoms.com
girl you look so good! way to go!
girl you look so good! way to go!
girl you look so good! way to go!
that is so amazing!
might have to try this if i have one too many cupcakes. which means i should have started this yesterday.
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This is incredible! Great job. Here from the blog hop – newest follower!
Rachel
http://www.lalalists.com
Wow, girl! You look awesome! I’m inspired to pull out my 30 day shred DVD too. I’ve had it for forever but got bored with it and Jillian drives me nutso. It’s been a long time though so I may have to give it another shot! Way to go 🙂
Awesome results! Glad to have “met” you on twitter today, and thanks for the inspiration!
Awesome job girl! You look great!! Found you from the blog hop. Great blog 🙂
Great job!! I did the Shred a while ago too and I loved it but I did want to punch Jillian in the face by the end.
Wow! Proud of you girl 😉 How many pounds did you lose? You looked fab even on the before pic 😀
You go girl! My video will be here tomorrow- nervous but I have to do SOMETHING.
Geeze! You look fantastic!! I am definitely going to be heading to the store to pick up the 30 Day Shred 😀 Way to go!!
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Wow, you look great! Congratulations!
You look great! You are such an inspiration!
Wow you look awesome!
Wow! Following from the blog hop 🙂 You look amazing!
oh my heck! look at you! you look great!
Congratulations! You look great!! Did you change your diet at all during the 30 days? I need to get in shape before I get my wedding dress fitted, and this was just the motivation I need! Great job girl!!!! 🙂
Good job! What fast results!
only 30 days? you look amazing!
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Oh you look great! Can I ask you something? Did you do something else beside the 30day? I was looking for more info before/after pics but everyone done something else, like run or gym etc… and I’m looking for some ‘real’ results just with the 30days, thanks!
If you could answer me by email would be great, thank you very much
Hi..I am going on the programme just in time for my wedding in a month. Do you need to restrict your food intake drastically to get the results?
If you could answer me by email would be great..Thank you so much…
You look so good! I just finished day 14!
You look so dang good. My hubs and I are starting insanity tonight!! 🙂
XO
E
Thanks for sharing! I’ve had the 30 Day Shred in my DVD library for years now and have just recently decided I need to kick my butt in gear. Seeing your before/after results give me that much more motivation to really get started. I was supposed to start this morning but I’m not a morning person… since I’m such a night owl I may just do this before bed every night as my 2nd workout 😉
WOW. I’m very short (5 foot) and I weigh just under 120 when I used to weigh 105. I have boobs now, but I also have a stomach. My mom told me I was getting big last week, so I need to do something about it. I FEEL gross about myself. I miss wearing cute clothes and not have to worry about my stomach. You have given me the courage to ttry something like this. Did you just exercise or did you have to alter your diet as well?
You go girl! Great results! I am definitely an advocate for JM.
Great job Lady you look great!
DANG! You’re going to do great this time around! Good luck again!
And, FYI them results are well worth the pain! Maybe you can be my push to #getFIT
You look great! Know what u mean about Jillian getting boring/annoying! I listen to podcasts and audiobooks…
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