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Lovers of Jillian Michaels meet up here

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IdkickJilliansAss · 26/04/2014 00:52

Are you shredding, ripped? Do you want killer buns and thighs?! Join us here for everything Jillian and we can support each other through!

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IdkickJilliansAss · 15/07/2014 15:04

Thanks Notyummy,sounds good, Is it on you tube? I like a bit of cheese!

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notyummy · 15/07/2014 14:19

I'm not sure if gourds bring you luck..

notyummy · 15/07/2014 14:03

Gourd luck with that idkick.

Working from home today and went retro with Billy Blabks- 'Billy's Bootcamp'. Haven't done it in absolutely ages. So cheesy, but a really good workout!

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IdkickJilliansAss · 15/07/2014 12:17

No JM today as i've been persuaded Grin to do Zumba and Insanity as it was really good fun last week

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IdkickJilliansAss · 14/07/2014 14:14

ES&S L1&2

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Jacksterbear · 13/07/2014 17:20

Ooh it's a shed and shred weekend by the looks of it! Just done L1. I find it quite easy, but L2 pretty hard, and don't think I would make it through both levels together!

notyummy · 13/07/2014 16:57

Did level 2 of 'Bobs Workout' this morning, immediately followed by L4 Ripped. Phew. Think I will retreat to the cross trainer tomorrow for a cardio blast....

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IdkickJilliansAss · 13/07/2014 15:25

ES&S done

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IdkickJilliansAss · 13/07/2014 15:25

L2 E

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IdkickJilliansAss · 12/07/2014 21:35

L1&2 ES&S done

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notyummy · 12/07/2014 18:11

L2 Shed and Shred today

Runmamarun · 11/07/2014 20:53

Hi Smile
Did: Mon RI30 day 3, Weds 4.5 mile run (had 2 day rest from RI30 as felt sore), Thur RI30 day 4.

Have just done a 5 mile run and now I'm motivating myself to do RI30 day 5…it is only 20 mins or so…here I go!

Still haven't got into using mfp properly, but will try again properly starting tomorrow.

notyummy · 11/07/2014 16:10

stunt- why don't you report back to us regularly on your press up progress as a means of motivation? What are you able to do now?

DH and I did Bobs Pure Strength this morning and I did his yoga last night (as well as cardio rev on Wednesday.) DH wants to do both levels of 'Bobs Workout' tomorrow but I am not sure I am up for that tbh. Am all Bobed out. He's hard work!

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IdkickJilliansAss · 11/07/2014 15:06

Nice to see you Stunt and good news re your DS! Extreme S&S Levels 1&2 done

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StuntNun · 11/07/2014 12:20

I've been out of things for ages but I'll be back from my holiday on Monday and ready to start getting Ripped again on Tuesday. DH and I are trying to prioritise exercise now that DS3 is getting a bit more manageable, especially as he's got his home gym set up. I'm hoping I'll be able to get serious with my diet and exercise over the summer as I want to lose three pounds and be able to do press-ups by the end of August.

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IdkickJilliansAss · 10/07/2014 19:42

Couldn't resist a teensy RI30 Grin

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IdkickJilliansAss · 10/07/2014 14:13

Fitness test at circuit class tonight so i'm saving up my energy to beat last months score Grin

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IdkickJilliansAss · 10/07/2014 09:45

That's great, well done Earslaps Smile

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EarSlaps · 10/07/2014 07:12

I like a mild post exercise ache too- I'm always disappointed if there's no ache at all Smile. I'm a little sore today but ok. My hamstrings are very tight so I'm trying a bit of yoga stretching (ouch) and a foam roller to get the knots out.

Don't think I'd do insanity, I'm not good with crazy cardio! I prefer to go for heavy weights. I was doing squats with two 12kg weights on Tuesday. Then presses with two 10kgs- I never would have believed I could do that.

oohdaddypig · 09/07/2014 23:34

Mmm - mixed thoughts on insanity then. (Not that I would try it right now...) everyone but me has back problems in my family so I'm quite wary of back injuries (I think they only reason my back is ok is yoga). JM hasn't hurt my back though....

Kettlebells definitely make my lower back ache if I overdo it i'dkick so I dunno how I would be with insanity.

For some reason exercise liftsy nausea and I sleep better so it does help. Can't believe how breathless I am though - I normally walk up 4 flights of stairs at work no problem but now at the top, I am panting like a smoker! I'm guessing it is hormones....

earslaps impressive two days! Hope pain stays away although I quite like the post exercise feel Hmm

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IdkickJilliansAss · 09/07/2014 22:13

I think you're right Earslaps jumping into kettlebells with Jillian really put my back out but I was fine with insanity, I get on well with crazy cardio though and i'm not so good with heavy weights and long levers

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EarSlaps · 09/07/2014 22:00

Kettlebell class last night, really went for it on the weights. Surprisingly not aching today so just did 6w6p L2.

I've heard insanity can cause people injuries but then I guess any intensive exercise can cause problems for some people. It's really important to listen to your body but then some injuries happen so quickly.

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IdkickJilliansAss · 09/07/2014 20:46

Lucky i'm a short arse then ;) I did read that it can give people who arent already fit a risk of having a stroke Shock it'd wouldn't have been as bad if it wasn't straight off the back of Zumba but it was a fun one off replacement for circuits

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notyummy · 09/07/2014 20:29

Hope the exercise gives you some much needed endorphins Jackster- that sounds tough.

Idkick- I did Insanity about 18 months ago (the whole programme) and unfortunately I credit it (in part) for me needing back surgery last year :-( Having said that I think I was possibly prone to these things (tall, which is apparently a risk factor.)

oohdaddy- NMTZ is tough and I always find the first circuit the hardest!

Managed Bobs Cardio Rev today which was 'fun'....
I would have liked to do his yoga tomorrow but have been invited to school awards evening because dd is nominated so realistically won't have time. Obviously keen as I am exercise wise the awards thing is more important! Will try and do something Friday- maybe NMTZ.

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IdkickJilliansAss · 09/07/2014 20:22

I've got a nearly 7 year old DD, no ASD but she worries a lot about stuff I never even thought about so I imagine it must be hard for you Thanks

Wow Daddy you're impressive, do you feel sick during the exercise? Insanity was relentless, I thought we were well in to it when the instructor said now that's the warm up over!!

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