30 Day Shred Review

I started the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred on January 10th, and as of February 17th, I'm officially done with her!

This has been one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences of my life. I'm glad I stuck with it and I'm happy to actually report some results.

But before I post my results and before and after photos I wanted to review the exercise program.

The 30 Day Shred is divided into 3 levels. Each level has 3 circuits. Each circuit has strength, cardio, and abdominal exercises. Each level should be completed for 10 days at a time, and each level is harder than the previous one.

Pros:

• Short workout - less than 30 minutes
• You can feel the results in the first couple days of each level
• Intense interval training for better results
• Modifications for beginners for each exercise
• Your heart rate will elevate
• You will break a sweat
• Warm up and cool down included
• All 3 levels are available on YouTube or you can purchase the dvd in Walmart or on Amazon

 Cons: 

• It's monotonous after you've done the first few days of a given level
• I'm not sure if this is true for everyone, but I burned less calories each time I completed the assigned exercises for a given level
• The monotony and the decrease in caloric burn, made it hard for me to want to complete all 30 days and I've had other people tell me they gave up because of boredom 

I guess the most important question is would I recommend this exercise routine to other people, and I definitely would. If you really want to change your body, dedication is required. If you can dedicate 30 days to this workout, you will see results. I think it'll give you the motivation you need to continue on your fitness journey. Furthermore, I think an exerciser at the beginner or intermediate level could benefit from this routine.

Below are my before and after photos and results from completing the 30 Day Shred. It's important to note that I didn't follow Jillian's suggested eating plan, which may have improved my results.

	Weight	Bust	Waist	Tummy	Hips	Thighs
First Day	148.6 lbs	35"	31"	35"	38.5"	24"
Last Day	143.2 lbs	34"	29"	34"	38"	23"