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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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BigRedApple · 29/04/2014 15:31

Errol, thanks for the advice. I've ordered 5lb weights.
I've done 6 days of 30 day shred consecutively. Where's my 6 pack and why do my thighs still touch at the top??? Wink

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IdkickJilliansAss · 28/04/2014 16:04

I admit to swearing..a lot!

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spinningirl10 · 28/04/2014 15:07

Hi Soft, yep ripped in 30 does get results. I think all JMs dvds help with running. Mine has definitely improved since doing JMGrin

Kick....well done on 5kg!!

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IdkickJilliansAss · 28/04/2014 15:04

Welcome Soft I only got to do ripped a couple of times before my toddler hid it but there are others on the thread who can tell you about it, NMTZ's has given me defined arms and legs and a much stronger core.

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SoftKittyWarmKitty · 28/04/2014 14:56

Can I join you, please? I've got 30DS which I do sporadically but I've never done L3 because the DVD jumps/sticks Grin. I also have No More Trouble Zones but it's never been out of the case Blush. Does Ripped in 30 really work? I'd love more solid abs who wouldn't?!.

I've just got back into running too, so want to use the DVDs in combination with that to increase my fitness and get better running times/distances.

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IdkickJilliansAss · 28/04/2014 13:10

NMTZ done with 5kg weights for a change from 3kg

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Jacksterbear · 28/04/2014 12:25

Ahh found you all! Smile

Errol I thought that too re the NMTZ circuits, but then it makes sense according to JM's philosophy that she tries to work as many muscle groups as poss in each circuit "because it burns more calories!"

KB&T L3 done today. It seems to be popular this week! I have finally worked out how to do hip heists without either going round in circles or crashing into the TV, which I'm quite chuffed about Grin.

spinningirl10 · 28/04/2014 11:31

Errol, I've written down the different circuits so that I can choose which ones. So sometimes I do KB&T and then 2 ab circuits from NMTZ, I find that quite goodGrin

ErrolTheDragon · 28/04/2014 10:53

NMTZ done. I quite enjoyed it, but was sort of expecting it to be a bit more divided between the different areas - I'd been thinking I could do the upper body/abs on this and then alternate for KB&T for lower body but it's not really like that. Which is good in one way but as I'm trying to do more with larger weights I'd quite like to work one area hard then rest it while I do a different part. Anyway, see how I feel tomorrow and either do it again or one of the others.

spinningirl10 · 28/04/2014 10:49

Son I haven't done the yoga but I did order it yesterday so I'll let you know what I think Grin

spinningirl10 · 28/04/2014 10:49

KB&T L2 And 30DS L3 doneGrin

SonorousBip · 28/04/2014 09:08

Hello! I feel like I am able to join in as ... drum roll ... I'm on Day 22 of 30DS. Actually I think level 3 isn't as big a stap up from L2 as I was expecting, so relatively good there. I'm sort of like an even wimpier Anita, though Smile

Has anyone done her yoga dvd? reviews are a bit mixed, but I thought I might move to it after I'd finished Shred. I've got ripped as well which I might intersperse - although I think ripped is much harder than shred and Jillian is sooo much bossier.

ErrolTheDragon · 28/04/2014 08:58

Bigred - a selection of weights is good. The 2lb pair will probably serve you well for the 'anterior raise' type moves but you'll probably want bigger ones for other moves. If you're in the UK, weights nowadays are mostly in kgs ... my weights are a mix (1.5kg, 5lb, 3kg and 10lb).

febes · 28/04/2014 06:48

I have done 30 day shred all the way through a few times and 6 week 6 pack, BFBM and NMTZ my favourites are 30 day shred and NMTZs I have ripped in 30 but never really got into it. I have just joined fitfusion.com which has lots of her vids and heaps of other trainers too. They have a 2 week trial and then its $5.99 per month. Today I did one of her kick boxing ones. I have never felt so uncoordinated!!

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IdkickJilliansAss · 28/04/2014 06:37

I'd be excited too knotty make sure you let us know what it's like Smile

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knottyhair · 28/04/2014 05:43

Morning everyone! Wow, so much Jillian related action! I have been reading and lurking but not posting. No Jillian here for about a week - away last weekend on hen weekend, then ill for a few days when I got back. Did Killer L3 yesterday, nothing today but pushing DD 4.5 miles to music class and back. Planning on 6W6P L2 tomorrow, then back to Ripped/Shred probably. However, inspired by your posts, have pre-ordered Shred It With Weights, plus 4kg & 8kg kettlebells - sadly, very excited Smile.

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IdkickJilliansAss · 27/04/2014 16:23

Hope you had a good time. I've done a hour of pilates as I'm not in the mood for leaping about today Grin

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spinningirl10 · 27/04/2014 14:29

I don't think I'll be doing any JM today.....too many glasses of wine last night means I'm having a really lazy day!

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IdkickJilliansAss · 27/04/2014 06:56

I'd say 2 or 3kg is about right Bigred
Yes well she is in a relationship eith a woman so there's always hope Daddy ;)

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oohdaddypig · 26/04/2014 22:12

Ah I found you :)

"Lovers of JM"? I'd kick? Maybe wishful thinking Grin

Anyway RI30L3 done with 3kg weights (not 2kg).

I'm alternating between shred, ripped, trouble zones and BFBM just now. Might pick up KBT unless it has duck walks

StuntNun · 26/04/2014 21:52

BigRedApple I started out with 1 kg weights but needed to move up to 2 kg ones when I got to level 2.

BigRedApple · 26/04/2014 19:33

Question... What weights are you using? I've got 2lb which I think are probably too light. I'm considering a pair of 5lb weights. Any thoughts?
I did level 1, day 3 of 30day shred today so just beginning really.

RiojaHaze · 26/04/2014 13:36

Thanks, think I'm going to go for ripped in 30!

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IdkickJilliansAss · 26/04/2014 13:18

I liked the camel move but squat jacks ouch. That sounds like a good idea Ryvita repetition does get to me sometimes.

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spinningirl10 · 26/04/2014 12:49

Thanks for the kettle advice StuntGrin

I'm going to order the dvd and do it with my 4kg weight and then order a kettlebell. I'll have another look at the tkmax ones and see what they're made of.

Well done Kick and with a hangover as well!! I'm out tonight so not sure I'll do anything tomorrow, will depend on how much I drinkGrin