Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred

Loved this DVD! This is a great workout, and even as a fitness trainer, Level 1 got me to sweat. I did notice that some of the same exercises are repeated in levels 1, 2, and 3. If you want the "Level 4" version of this workout, buy Jillian's "Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism" DVD instead, and especially if you are already an intermediate/advanced exerciser, skip this one altogether and go for Banish Fat. I'm glad I bought that one instead.

This is the first and only Amazon review I have done, but I felt compelled bc this work out is terrific. After my third baby, my weight loss plateaued and I just could not get the last 10 pounds to budge, even when I was really watching what I was eating. The problem was that I was not doing enough exercise. Being a working mother of 3 small children, I needed something short but intense and effective. This is it! I have been doing "the shred" for 5 weeks and I have lost 7 pounds. I have been watching what I eat, but not starving myself by any means. Not only have I lost weight, but my muscle tone and general definition have noticeably increased - I have been getting compliments from everyone. It is so so so nice to feel like myself again. Yes, at moments you will hate Jillian, but if you stick to it, it really works. I do the work out 3-4 times per week and I'm currently on Level 2. My goal is to work up to Level 3 in a couple of weeks and stay there for at least a month. No matter what, I think it will always be a great work out to come back to. Definitely recommend you give it a try!!!

I am a living prove for this DVD. I have lost in total over 25lbs over 2 and half months. I have worked out 5 to 6 times a week. DO NOT be fooled, you need to lower your calories intake in order to achieve result. You cannot lose weight and keep the same eating habits that drove you to be overweight to begin with.

The people complaining about the music or that the workout is too tough, they are nothing less than idiots. You know Jillian and you know her style, she is not soft and you know it. About the music... who is listening? you need to focus on the workout not the music. I don't even hear the music!

Limit your daily calories intake to 1,400 calories
Work the "20 minutes" 6 to 7 times a week
Be honest with yourself! don't say "well I walked the dog today, then I do not have to workout" it DOES NOT work this way, and you know it.

if you belong to the lazy complainers of our society, don't even bother to buy this DVD.

This is a great workout! It is only 20 minutes but when you are finished you feel as if you have been going for an hour! I have used it just a few times and I already notice a difference in my stamina and strength. It is an awesome workout. Jillian is great, the moves are fluid and not difficult and she cues well. If you are looking for something easy pass this up. If you want results and you are willing to push yourself get it!

I have been doing this for about 40 days or so. Sometimes I have had to take a break (I have a 1 year old and 3 year old and when naps don't happen, I don't get a workout in). Anyway... I haven't lost any weight and have managed to gain 2 lbs... I do have much better ab muscles, though... :) I have about 5-10 lbs to lose, much like many women in their 30's....

I get REALLY dizzy from this workout, too. You go from lying down to standing up and back to lying down. I have pretty low blood pressure, so I think that has something to do with it. I also have a lot of knee pain from being an overpronator (my knees turn in due to flat feet). I follow the lower impact stuff for that.

My biggest complaint is that Jillian annoys the heck out of me... the way she looks in the camera with that weird expression and the way she keeps talking about the one girls abs... I just turn her down and turn my own music on now. I switch from level 1 to 2 to 3 depending on my mood. level 3 is really tough, but doable; at least I think it is...

I got this DVD for about $8 on sale, I don't have to leave my house, and I get a quick workout in during naptime. Not the best DVD out there, but not the worst. Just don't expect miracles...