What 30 Day Shred does (and right now I am doing a 90 day Jillian plan) is keep workouts to a short period (30 day shred was 25 minutes if I didn't do the cool down, and the 90 day program I am doing now is 30 minutes with a cooldown). Once I knocked that back, losing 10 lbs was relatively easy. I really thought I was a pretty good eater and once I got on MFP and WW this fall, I could see that I was having 800 calorie salads during the day. I lost some weight whole on it but that was because I started really watching calories again and cutting out the mindless snacking. But I honestly don't think it is a program that would help you lose weight. I think it is a fantastic program to really help tone abs and core - and I see definition in my arms and legs too purely from the program. I started 30 Day Shred last spring and kept it up pretty religiously all summer and until about 2 weeks ago. And I kept all the weight off each time- until I got pregnant again. It wasn't frustrating that it came off so slowly because it was doable and I saw continuous progress. You want to just be on the edge of hungry- too hungry and you'll start binging. Figure out your calorie average per day and then eat less than that by about 100 calories. Start by keeping a diary of what you normally eat. The trick is to eat just a bit less than what would satisfy you each day. But it's important that you not be starving all day. I found that when I was working out I was less likely to screw up by binging because it is such hard work to walk that much (even though I love gettig out with my tunes and jamming out!). I started with half mile and eventually worked up to 5 miles per day. I lost 30 pounds after both my first 2 kids. I think exercise is as important as eating right, maybe more. I don't think you can healthfully lose 20 lbs in 30 days. I think working out is part of the equation. Those are my random thoughts based on my personal experience! I have been steadily losing (not a ton, but some). I am trying to take it slow and do something I can maintain, rather than yo yo as I have in the past. (I adpated the beginner bodyweight program at nerdfitness - google it). I got my eating somewhat under control and very recently started a slow, basic bodyweight strength plan (something I could do in my office at lunch). I am moderately active (walking, playing with kids, etc) but did not do a formal exercise plan. My most recent attempt - I have spent about 8 weeks only paying attention to calories (and nutrition). I am more convinced on the information about strength training and weight loss, but I am certainly not an expert. I am torn on what I have read regarding pure cardio and weight loss, but I do think cardio is probably good for your overall health. Whether that is through a particular diet (hard for me to keep up), counting points on WW, or counting calories on mfp, or just paying attention to mindless eating - the only thing that has helped me lose weight is watching what I eat.īeing moderately active helps me somewhat, but when I start a major exercise plan, I end up overeating because I am starving, and I see no loss. In my personal experience, weight loss is 80-90% about food. I have not done 30 day shred, and I have been up and down on the whole weight loss thing, so feel free to ignore everything I say
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