Page 6 | Jillian Michaels' 6 week 6 pack - anyone want to (re)start with me?

TrucksAndDinosaurs · 2013-08-31T00:36:38+00:00

I've just done Shred and had great results. Am now starting 6 week 6 pack - does anyone want to start or restart with me? :) hopeful smile

Lavenderhoney · 03/10/2013 07:35

I finding the l2 much easier - I have to say I am following mrs f advice to pull in my tummy all the time, easier now I know the routine.

I wore a wrap dress today and my tummy isn't so, well, protruding:)

ZingWantsCake · 02/10/2013 10:54

trucks

bloody hell, that's horrible. poor you.
Although we all would have done the same!

did you tell him no Christmas presents for causing mummy to hurt herself?

I hope you heel quickly.

Lavenderhoney · 02/10/2013 06:08

That's a great weight loss! And when my dm found I was moving to the me, she got quite worried and said I must keep up with other expat wives, as being scruffy (!) wouldn't help make friends, I had to fit in. To some extent she is right, I make an effort to lose the " just mucked out" look.

I am also in the market for new swimmers, not sure about a bikini though:)

Have had my hair done and I don't want to exercise as my hair will be wrecked and I am hopeless at doing it. Its nice to have great hair once in while ( shallow)

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TrucksAndDinosaurs · 02/10/2013 03:23

Oh yeah - low carb. I've been on under 60g a day since July. Usually about 30g. Hence dramatic shape change.

Bought two new designer bikinis for terrifying prices today but hey, this is an island of thin rich bitches ;) and all the socials/kid's parties are poolside. Bobbly Peacock ones weren't cutting it no more

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TrucksAndDinosaurs · 02/10/2013 03:19

I did it grabbing my DS when he lay on the car park Tarmac having a tantrum. A car was reversing so I bent from waist and picked him up like a surfboard with one arm while he thrashed: I'm strong but he's 32 lb now and I took all the weight without pulling in my core and protecting my back because it was an emergency.

:(

I was dead surprised when the Chiropractor said it was sprained ribs, I thought I'd just pulled my lat muscles.

Anyway hoping it will clear in a few days and yes, good idea - I will go to the class next week and just do what I can...

Where you based? I'm Caribbean so it's 9.20pm here...
Definitely give yoga meltdown a whirl if its free but watch it first and google demo of how to get in to and hold the poses because she doesn't explain it much if at all.

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Lavenderhoney · 02/10/2013 02:45

Trucks, that's terrible- how did you do it? I hope your pain isn't too bad. Its a shame about meeting people though, could you go along and watch a class though? In the pretext of talking to the teacher and getting tips on his to excerise and hopefully someone might be chatty?

Can you look I'm BIWI lc thread on here as you will lose that way? I have been on it since jan, and have lost 7 kg without exercising without any hunger- plus the thread is very busy and plenty of people might be in the samne situation. Apologies if you are already on it!

Yoga- I'm not experienced at all, or Pilates ( mainly because of the feathery stroky stuff and avoiding classes because of it). Gillian might be ok though, from what you say. ill have a look on iTunes. Its very hot here, I'm not in the UK- so perhaps ill just get to the school gate earlier and sweat a bit:)

I probably would like Gillian's yoga, she sounds like she can't stand the soothing zen stuff either:)

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TrucksAndDinosaurs · 02/10/2013 01:06

Hi all and welcome zing!
I'm cheesed off because it turns out back is two sprained ribs and all the muscles in lockdown. Saw chiropractor today who did stuff and has put me on massive doses of ibruprofen - going again tomorrow and physio as well. Really hoping it clears up because I've exercised 5 days per week minimum since July and had great results and am signed up for barre fitness next week, plus have found pole
fitness class and was really looking forward to exercising with other women and making friends.

:( now I might have to stop it all while it heals. Hope physio can show me how to exercise safely. Just looking after 32lb DS is hard lifting and hard on back so can't really rest much as it is.

Anyway enough moaning.

Jillian yoga meltdown is mellow compared to usual JM but not at all mellow if you're used to yoga. She gets excited and forgets halfway through and shouts WHO IS YOUR DADDY NOW WHO WHO HUH HUH??? at Bashira which is hilarious. And at the end she starts to go on about open your heart and then gets fed up and says 'I'm just gonna speak English!...stretch your chest'. If you're a yoga practitioner it's anathema really :) - trouble is you do need previous yoga experience to follow it.

It's yoga poses including v hard non beginner ones like Crow and balance poses pumped up into cardio and strength circuits. She has you mobbing in and out of the pose then holding it. You do build up a sweat and plank push ups abound.

I do it if I've missed morning exercise.
I always forget that it's actually bloody hard work.
Lavender I think you might find it quite a laugh.

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MrsFlorrick · 01/10/2013 17:42

Lavender. Ah I see.

Not sure about the yoga one. Can't see it on iTunes. Perhaps look on utube.

Lavenderhoney · 01/10/2013 17:25

I don't mind Gillian's chat, she is ok, just wondered if she went all soothing when doing yoga:)

The mum has help from her inlaws, maybe she goes for the calming stuff as well:)

MrsFlorrick · 01/10/2013 17:20

How does she find time to do a class everyday with a baby??

The only exercise DVD I have ever tried has been Jillians. Shred and 6w6p.

I have heard Jillian does one called yoga meltdown.

But if you don't like her chat. Personally I find her hilarious.

Lavenderhoney · 01/10/2013 16:39

Did l2 first thing this morning as I had to go and get my hair cut. I managed the mountain climbers quite easily this time. I have found though I have 2 weeks to go and my tummy is still rather wobbly...

I have questioned closely a mum at the school gates on her figure after pregnancy - she is all fit and flat tummied- and she said " yoga and Pilates" she does a class every day.

I can't do a class, I just don't have time, but I'd like to do a yoga/ Pilates DVD.

Trouble is, I hate all that feathery stroky stuff- so have any one you done any of Gillian's? Any good? And does she start any witless stuff about taking time for you etc when you could be doing sit ups? Apologies if anyone loves all the slow voiced zen tones, but it makes me twang with irritation:)

MrsFlorrick · 01/10/2013 10:57

Oh and sorry Zing. I am the eBay pushchair lady person. Grrr. Laying off eBay for the moment. I always get really odd buyers.

MrsFlorrick · 01/10/2013 10:56

Zing.

I've just had a look at Jillians other offerings on iTunes. Yikes. I am scared.

Scared and horrified at ripped in 30 and Body Revolutions. I may have to work my way through both. Probably will try Ripped in 30 first. Still a couple of weeks to go before I am done with 6w6p.

Wonder if any of them will help tighten the loose skin on my stomach Ugh.

ZingWantsCake · 01/10/2013 10:37

MrsF

and thanks for welcome both of you!

I can't remember which one of you got upset about Ebay customer's comment (and so sorry about that ) but I would have hit her on the head with the pushchair repeatedly!

I'm shit at exercise but ace for real life confrontation - just call me if that ever happens. I'll protect you!

done L1D1 - I am wobbly!

MrsFlorrick · 01/10/2013 10:05

Hi everyone. Welcome Zing (yes I want cake too )

Been doing my Jillian workout but eaten like a pig over weekend. Hasn't affected scales other than stalling probably.

Planning to go and dig deep shortly. I am on day 11 of L2 of 6w6p. Woohoo.

Sadly no sign of 6 pack or indeed any pack. Far too fat still.

Am wondering whether to do 6w6p again "from the top" or try Ripped in 30? I could seriously do with being ripped but I am keen to find my 6 pack at the same time. Decisions decisions eh

Any of you tried Ripped in 30?

Lavenderhoney · 01/10/2013 05:28

Good luck zing:) how annoying about the delivery. I downloaded 6p6w and the shred onto my iPad, and bought weights at the supermarket:)

If you don't want to wait, you could download and sell the DVD?

Added bonus of iPad is you can go into the bedroom or wherever if someone is watching telly. Or the garden:)

ZingWantsCake · 01/10/2013 04:47

hi all! a JM virgin here!

I've just read through entire thread (what with DD being up dince 3am ) and I am in awe!

Trucks thanks to you I bought the 30 day Shred - although it took weeks to come and the weights still haven't arrived! ( ordered both on 6th Sept!)

So I'm starting L1D1 today. I'm not even saying hopefully. I'm doing it. I'll dig deep.
I'll have 1 hour in the morning between dropping boys off at school &playgroup and having to pick up DD's godmother who's coming for lunch.
which means I'll have time for a shower as well.

I haven't done any excersice for ages and hate gyms so I'm actually quite scared of starting this.
the only things that are thin on me are my very week and sensitive wrists - I'm worried about the push ups.

please wish me luck and any tips let me know.

I'm on the Shredders thread but will check in every now on then if you don't mind- you are all amazingly inspirational!

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TrucksAndDinosaurs · 01/10/2013 01:17

Back still dodgy so did 1 again.
It's v annoying having injury- ok when exercising but then hurts when I bend or twist rest of day. And there's a lot of bending and twisting being a SAHM to two year old!

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Lavenderhoney · 30/09/2013 19:26

Trucks, yoga after sounds very keen:)

I had a day off yesterday and ended up so busy today I had to do l1 when dc asleep. Feel ok, but missed l2!

I'm going to run at the gym tomorrow instead, for a change.

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TrucksAndDinosaurs · 28/09/2013 16:16

Lavender Day off sounds v energetic!
That's exciting about being too small for swimming costume!
Back on 2 today; I really like both workouts now. Back muscles more or less sorted, did yoga after and felt neck and shoulder pop back (am hypermobile) so that was a relief. Yoga is much better for me now my core is stronger. Previously I could easily stretch into every position but would then flop and not be able to get out or hold it!

Hello mrsf! Hope weekend goes well.
I think chromium is meant to be a good supplement to help with sweet carb craving management. I used it when I low carbed a few years ago... Will see if I can look it up. I remember it being v helpful when I was semi addicted to malt loaf.

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Lavenderhoney · 28/09/2013 13:44

I had a day off yesterday and today we went to a water park so lots of climbing up steps and across ropes with the dc and scooting down slides. My swimming costume is too big and I need another one:)

Back to it tomorrow mind you:)

And off the booze tomorrow as well. I think dh wants a drink with me tonight and he has already given me cake, so I can't disappoint him:)

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TrucksAndDinosaurs · 27/09/2013 23:21

Did l1 very carefully.
Back not 100% but felt better for it.
Well done everyone for battling on.
Know what you both mean about eating off piste; if I drink too much or have sugar I feel utterly grim.

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MrsFlorrick · 27/09/2013 14:33

Hi Lavender and Trucks. I'm doing ok. Did my workout yesterday. I am
Planning to do it later today.

No significant changes to report. Other than my increasing desperation. To lose the last weight. Argh. So close but so far away.

Hopefully I can get through the weekend without eating my own body weight in biscuits. I am having a major craving after helping the school pTA at their cake sale today and I fell face first into a load if short bread (ate 6). Biscuits are my weakness. I can eat tons of them. Literally packets of them. Whereas chocolate I can only manage a limited amout before its enough.

lavenderhoney · 27/09/2013 03:14

Trucks, hope you recover quickly. I think the sledgehammer pull thing doesn't look great for backs and I don't rush it.

I had a few glasses of wine last night for the first time in ages and I feel dreadful. Might have a rest day today!

How are you doing mrsf?

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TrucksAndDinosaurs · 27/09/2013 01:43

Great stuff lavender did your emerging six pack help with escaping marauding squid?!

Day off - unplanned but pulled muscle in back lifting stroppy DS so had massage. Need to go gently tomorrow and might do l1 slowly as I'm familiar with moves - think the chop will damage back more. :(

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