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Still crushing it with Jillian 2021

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roonetta · 08/01/2021 16:23

A new thread as the last thread filled up. Feel free to join us as we head into 2021, exercising as we go!

Old thread here

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Hope I haven’t forgotten anyone. First time creating a thread so hope it works!

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roonetta · 15/09/2021 20:20

Epic Heat workout 32 and a 2 mile WWL done

Days exercised 166

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roonetta · 14/09/2021 16:38

Thanks Wineloffa. Hope you like the app.

BR workout 5 and 2 mile WWL done.

Days exercised 165

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Wineloffa · 13/09/2021 22:17

Hi @roonetta, on work days I get up at 6.15am to work out or I definitely wouldn’t do it otherwise. On weekends and days off, I work out around 10am. Well done on 164 days of exercise!

I bit the bullet today and subscribed to Jillian’s app. After a bit of browsing, I’ve decided to do Slim 60 when I finish BR. I’ll report back my experience and opinions. X

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roonetta · 13/09/2021 17:08

Hi Wineloffa Smile well done on nearing the end of BR Star. I don’t think I have done Killer Body either. Would be interested to hear your thoughts. Glad you enjoyed Caroline - she definitely is a beast!

Also finding it hard to motivate myself mainly caused, I think, by things getting back to normal so I have less time during the week. Not sure what my excuse it at the weekend though Blush.

Three rest days again, so I made sure I changed into my workout clothes as soon as I got home from work and picking up kids from school and made myself do BR workout 4. Not the most effort I have ever made, but at least I got it done.

Days exercised 164?

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Wineloffa · 13/09/2021 10:52

@gratedbeetroot I’ve mostly enjoyed BR, the variation of workouts has been good. Just finished my first workout 11 and it was pretty horrific though! Jillian must have stolen some of those moves from SAS boot camps!

I think Killer Body is different to Killer Buns and Thighs but there’s that many workouts it’s confusing sometimes!

I know what you mean about motivation! Sometimes it’s easy to sneak in a few too many rest days!!

Also did a full body power flow with Adrienne this morning abs now my arms are like jelly. Think I need to go and lie down...Grin

gratedbeetroot · 13/09/2021 09:24

Well done on getting so far in BR, Wineloffa. How are you finding it (other than the cardio!)?

I’d forgotten that I was going to try Epic Heat! I do love Jillian though.

I’ve done Killer Buns and thighs and Killer abs - are they part of Killer body or is that a diffent thing? If they are, then I enjoyed them, Killer buns and thighs in particular. I might do that today.

I’m finding it really hard to motivate myself lately!

Wineloffa · 13/09/2021 08:08

Hi - how is everyone doing?

I’m still doing BR. Starting Week 11 and 12 this week which will take me up to the end of the month. Alternating the workouts with 6W6P and Lift and Shred to avoid the Cardio videos which I hate!

Yesterday for a change I did Caroline Girvan’s full body dumb bell workout. Feeling quite sore today even though I only used 6kg weights compared to her 15s!! She’s a machine! I quite enjoyed it but kind of missed Jillian shouting at me.

Has anyone here done Killer Body? I’m thinking of starting that in October, maybe alternating with The Shred. X

gratedbeetroot · 10/09/2021 10:39

Well done roonetta, you’ve certainly had more motivation than I have lately!

I’m back on it now. I’ve kept up with running but slacked on other workouts as it got too difficult with the DC at home and various trips away etc.

Lift and Shred done today after a run.

How’s everyone else doing?

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roonetta · 09/09/2021 13:37

Hope all you ladies are well?

Workout 3 of BR and a 2 mile WWL done

Days exercised 163

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roonetta · 08/09/2021 13:43

Managed a 20 minute Girvan arms as well yesterday. Today I have done workout 2 from BR and a 2 mile WWL.

Days exercised 162

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roonetta · 07/09/2021 11:18

3 rests days crept in again Blush. Not sure what is wrong with my motivation at present, but decided to do Body Revolution workout 1 today but with heavier weights. I might continue to do the BR programme, but just doing the consecutive workouts each day, rather than going through the phases. I will also add in some Girvan arms throughout the week and maybe some WWL to make up for my slacking.

Days exercised 161

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roonetta · 03/09/2021 08:26

Caroline Girvan Beastmode chest and triceps done. Damn, my arms are dead Confused.

Days exercised 160

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roonetta · 02/09/2021 14:34

Sydney Cummins arm workout and 2 mile WWL

Days exercised 159

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roonetta · 01/09/2021 08:58

Did a Sydney Cummins leg workout today as I had heard a lot about her. I enjoyed it and will probably do some more of hers.

Days exercised 158

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roonetta · 31/08/2021 08:40

Girvan full body dumbbell workout done ☑️

Days exercised 157

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roonetta · 30/08/2021 11:10

Thanks Beetroot, sort of back at it, although an extra rest day has crept in again this week Blush. Well done on keeping up with the running. Lovely to hear you are meeting up with family again ❤️

Girvan pyramid shoulders and chest workout done ✅

Days exercised 156

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gratedbeetroot · 28/08/2021 17:51

Hope you’re back on track now and that it was just a blip!

I haven’t managed to start epic heat or do JM for a while - have just been keeping up with runs every few days because we’ve had lots of family reunions (and meals!) going on here. I’m not weighing for a while!

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roonetta · 27/08/2021 09:01

Rest day yesterday. Epic Heat day 19 full body dumbbell workout done.

Days exercised 155

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roonetta · 25/08/2021 12:45

Also did a 4 mile WWL yesterday.

Today I did Caroline Girvan 500 rep shoulder challenge which I enjoyed and a 3 mile WWL. Have made better food choices too, so hopefully the extra pounds will just be a blip Grin

Days exercised 154

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roonetta · 24/08/2021 08:07

I’m ashamed to say I have had 4 rest days, although I did walk to and from the office yesterday so I moved myself a bit Blush. My time seems to run away with me at the weekends now that things are returning to normal. I will try to get my workouts done first thing at the weekend and see if that helps.

Feeling a bit rubbish today as I weighed for the first time in a while and have put on 6lbs!! I have been guilty of less workouts and more food intake so I know what is causing the problem. Doesn’t make me feel any better about it though. So no excuses, I will be pushing myself this week, and have started as I mean to go on today, getting my workout done first thing. Epic Heat day 18 done. Didn’t feel like this one did much for me, but I will try and do an extra long WWL later. I wonder if leaving out the HIIT workouts is also having an impact Hmm. I just really hate them.

Days exercised 153

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AlgonquinBay · 21/08/2021 21:07

Day 18 Epic Heat (full body dumbells) here, along with 5k run.

Will let you all know if the protein shakes make any difference!!! Grin

gratedbeetroot · 20/08/2021 13:48

I thought that too, Algon. I need a couple of hours between eating and running so if I run early in the morning I have to go on an empty stomach.

AlgonquinBay · 20/08/2021 09:16

Sadly roonetta I think you are right about them being there but well hidden!

Interesting about not working out on an empty stomach grated - I thought that was the ultimate way to fat burn! I usually do my workouts in the morning before eating....maybe that's the problem, although i am not a fan of working out on a full stomach to be honest so wouldn't try to eat breakfast beforehand.

gratedbeetroot · 19/08/2021 15:52

There’s a JM fb group - which she posts on - and someone asked this yesterday. I think the answer from the lady herself was not to think too much about it but that working out on an empty stomach (I.e. after fasting) means you won’t be working out as effectively so not to do that. I should go back to clarify.

L&S done. Have looked at epic heat since getting back but haven’t started it.

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roonetta · 19/08/2021 14:49

Sorry Algon I have no answer I’m afraid but am interested to hear what others have to say, although I’m probably not disciplined enough to follow through with proper nutrition Blush

I feel like my arms should be much more lean than they are after 18 months of working out. I think my muscles are also hidden under the fat Grin.

Epic heat day 17 done

Days exercised 152

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