Ripped in 30

Are y'all excited to get started with Ripped in 30? I enjoy beginning the day with Jillian yelling at me, but maybe that's just me...

Since there are 4 levels, I try to complete each one in a week. Each level is meant to be repeated 5-6 times a week; I usually work out every day M-F, and use the weekend as insurance if I have to miss a day or if I am feeling in the mood for more. If I have to miss any and can't fix it at the weekend, I make that up at the end of the month. But I do try to complete the whole thing!

To start out, I would suggest that you commit to 5 days of exercise. You could use my weekday on/weekend off approach, or rest on the days that you know are the busiest days of the week for you. Whatever you do, decide on this before you start. Write it down. (Or comment on here with your plan!) If you wake up day after day saying, "I'm too busy/tired today, I'll get to it tomorrow", the chances are you will never start. Make a commitment and stick to it like you would any other appointment. It's only 30 minutes a day.

Once you've picked your exercise days, it's time to decide how you will record your progress. I've found an example online of the kind of chart you can fill in as you go, which I've pasted below. I used to make my own one at the beginning of each month, with a "before" picture and my weight/measurements, but now I just tick my regular calendar.

Jillian Michaels says it over and over, but you can out-eat any amount of exercise. If you want to see results, you will need to stick to a healthy diet and drink plenty of water. The workouts are so challenging that you will NOT want them to go to waste!

Happy planking, squatting, jumping and crunching!