New Thread and New Home for the JILLIAN MICHAELS DEVOTEES....

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Hi guys, hope everyone finds their way here and also hope that I manage to successfully link this to the old thread!

This thread is for anyone and everyone who loves is a fan of Jillian

Welcome all the old-timers and please come and join us new people, it will be great to see you!

Happy JM'ing all :)

knotty- the Bob one I got was a cardio conditioning and I tried it at my mum and dads but it actually needs weights so not just pure cardio. Had to stop because lack of weights made it a bit pointless. Did the other short 20 min workout which was described as cardio but I didn't get out of breath at all- hamstrings aches afterwards though. Suspect the 1hr workout will be hard when I get a chance so will report back properly after I have done it with weights.

I'm loving hearing all the new DVD reports, keep 'em coming!

I'm still eating like a pig, a really really chocolate-addicted pig. But fortunately I've managed to keep up some form of exercise and am still fitting into my normal clothes without too many problems! Just a few more days and business and a chocolate-light household will be resumed!

Jackster, how many levels to the Tbao? And what is it?! lol

Knotty my mum is doing okay, thank you x She's an 18 year old at heart, so her current health sends her into either/or rebellion, hysterical giggles, tear floods and/or anger. She keeps feeling guilty when she loses it and I said forget it, it's understandable and we all understand, or if she still feels guilty, to get an 'I'm sorry' template ready and waiting on her PC!

The last few years for me (and her no doubt) have been a real emotional adjustment as I've had to get my head around looking after her, rather than her looking after me. It's new and unknown territory :( And she's on her own, and my sister is estranged to the family, so it really is just me and her sister looking out for her (and her friends of course) - and I really honestly can't imagine her not being here.

I can't think beyond the next op yet - I'm an ostrich and come up for air occasionally...

Not exercised every day, but managed to keep it going. Today I did L2 Killer followed by Bob's yoga, get in! At the end he smiles at the screen me and says "the spirit of me salutes the spirit of you" and my crush factor increases a little

Lots of good new year wishes to you all, hope you are all enjoying the party season :)
Three x

Jackster, what is T25??
Notyummy, I'm very tempted, especially now I know it has weights! I've read a couple of reviews now on Amazon as well, and I think I'd like it. But I might wait until you report back ...
Threesteps, I can't imagine what it's like for you going through this with your mum. But I totally get what it is like when the roles shift like that as our parents get older. In the last couple of years my mum has suddenly got much more frail. She can't manage stairs anymore as her knee hurts her, and she is very trembly at times (not sure that's a real word!). It makes me sad when I remember how she was when DS was DD's age, and she used to look after him a lot and get down on the floor playing with him etc. Whereas she can't lift DD, let alone carry her around or get down on the floor. But she still gets a lot of joy from having her for a few hours, with my dad's help. I really hope all goes well for your mum x
Well, I am aching a lot today after Bob "wupped my ass" yesterday. Decided to do a yoga routine today, but haven't got time unfortunately for Bob's as we're going out. So I think I'll do YM L1. Not sure how the week will go yet but the plan is:
Mon - 3 circuits NMTZ plus 2 x 2 min cardio intervals
Tues - 4 circuits BFBM with weights
Wed - S&S L2
Thurs - YM L2
Fri - S&S L1
Sat - Bob's Yoga or Ripped Core

Subject to change depending on whether DP is still off or if we go out. Have a good Sunday!

Threesteps also meant to say, Killer followed by Bob's Yoga ! In the words of Jillian, "that's inspirational".

3steps, tae bo is a martial arts-style series of workouts from the 90s, complete with slightly cheesy instruction and hilarious 90s outfits/hairstyles! No levels as such although there are basic and advanced workouts. Good for energising / feel-good / releasing frustration, as lots of kicks and punches.

knotty, FocusT25 is by Shaun T (he of Insanity fame) - a series of 25 min workouts.

I have some tae Bo DVDs. My favourite is the Billy Blanks Boot Camp one which is properly hard.

I love Bob too, in a girl crush way, seeing as he is gay and any other way would be a wasted effort :-) apparently Shaun T is too. I may need to try this T25- I have done most of Insanity and it made a noticeable difference to my cardio fitness- and then speed I could do press ups! Still have all the DVDs but think it may be too hard core for the months following a back op....

This post comes to you from the static bike in the hotel gym where we are staying. Done 40 minutes in the gym Friday, Saturday and today. Walked about 8 miles yesterday as well. Not sure what I will do tomorrow- travelling quite a long distance and 2 seven year olds for a play date and tea so time may be an issue.

Thanks for that Jackster - looks great but I'll have to save up!
Notyummy, great stuff considering you're away, a day off tomorrow would be deserved I think!
Had more time free in the end so I gave Bob's Yoga a go - loved it! Some moves however are virtually impossible for me - I used to do yoga regularly about 20 years ago but have only done Jillian's YM recently so I'm not very flexible and very very rusty. That Bird of Paradise! I could just about clasp my hands through the leg but that was as far as I could go. Really enjoyed it though.

knotty yeah it's expensive! Had it on my Xmas wish list and didn't think I'd get it, but I must have been good this year .

notyummy I definitely have a bit of a Shaun crush! I'm not sure Bob does it for me, from seeing him on The Biggest Loser, but it could be different on his workout DVDs.

Did the 2nd T25 workout ("speed 1.0") today... As the name suggests, super fast (in places I was struggling to actually move my body that fast ) but much easier cardio-wise than yesterday's as there were frequent stretching/static hold intervals.

Notyummy at news of Bob - ah well, I can but admire! I'm in awe of you being so disciplined and exercising when away. It's something I've never managed to do. Mind you, I've forgotten the last time I was away for more than a few days.

Jackster thanks for the tae bo info, I'm going to look and see if there are any clips on Youtube, it sounds fun :) Well done on the T25...

Aw, Knotty, your mum sounds fab, but it is a difficult shift isn't it? Both for them and us. I know how frustrated my mum gets when she can't do things she used to (like climbing a million feet up a ladder to fix guttering with a fag in her mouth - that one is indelibly etched in my memory )

Am so pleased you liked yoga Bob - isn't it great? I made a horrible drunken yoga mistake and tried to show off to my housemate by attempting the bird of paradise standing up... say no more ....ahem

I think the point where he goes back to Warrior 1 and 2 again is when I want to cry a little bit!

I'm going to do something this evening but not sure what yet. After NY Eve, I'm going to get back in the habit of writing a weekly schedule on here as that was really helpful before.

Have a good evening all x

Oooo, I meant to say Trucks I sneaked a peak at your pics and wow you do look flippin' amazing. For bulking out I wouldn't recommend my method of chocolate! I'd imagine upping your weights progressively?

Love that image of your mum fixing the guttering threesteps. .
The last 2 days of Bob left me very sore around the glutes and shoulders this morning but I managed 3 circuits of NMTZ with cardio breaks as planned. I can normally manage the windshield wipers with no probs but they KILLED me this morning so I must have worked the old abs hard over the last couple of days. Quick question - has anyone used kettlebells? I keep looking at Bob's kettle bell DVDs on Amazon but I don't know if they're worth it, or which weight I should buy if I do? I normally use a mix of 2 & 3 kg free weights, with 5kg for the bicep stuff. Any thoughts, you clever lot??
Am also considering buying a multi-region DVD player so I can get all the Jillian/Bob ones that aren't available in Region 2. I mentioned it to DP yesterday and he just looked at me in a pitying manner and shook his head. .

Well, I got started on Ripped . Since you all said L1 was easy I decided to skip it and go straight to level 2. I'm going to do each level three times a week for two weeks, if I get time to do any other exercise in the week I'll do something different- that should stop me from getting bored of Ripped.

I found the pace quite slow compared to some of the other DVDs and it seemed to be over so quickly- I guess I've just got used to the length of 6w6p! I took it slightly easy on the weights- used 2kg for some bits and 3kg for others, I think I could do most of it with 3kg (I don't have any bigger ones at the moment, I think DH and I might invest in some dumbells soon).

I've decided I'm going to try and work on NMTZ again- I really want to increase my strength. Instead of choosing a weight that will let me do all of each exercise, I'm going to try doing it all with 3kg (for now!) until I can't do any more, then rest until the next exercise iyswim. I need to work out what exercises are in each circuit so I can decide which ones I want to do if I want a shorter workout.

I'm really tempted by kettlebells too. There's a kettlebell club near me that does two hour introduction lessons so you can learn correct technique. I think I'd like to do that before I invested anything in them so I know what sort of weight I should use and make sure I'm not going to injure myself. If there's nothing like that near you, then http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00ARJM22S this gets good reviews for teaching you the form.

I really like the look of T25- I think that will be on my birthday or next Christmas list depending on how I get on with my new Jillian DVDs. It is quite expensive, but then I think of what I'm saving on gym membership!

Bollocks- this

Managed 40 mins on the cross trainer yesterday whilst DH fed the 7 year olds! DH and I did the new Bobs Cardio Rev Conditioning this morning. Oof. It was hard! Not quite as hard as the first time I did his Pure Strength, but pretty tough. Almost exactly an hour, and involves weights and a LOT of squats. Final 15 minutes not too bad thankfully (once you have got past the 1 minute of press ups.

Good going Earslaps and notyummy.

Have found the last 2 days of T25a challenge but have kept going.

HNY all. You are all awesome and amazing. xx

Hi all just Star Jumping in to say Happy New Year...
You are all being so industrious while I have done nowt since Friday 13 December and the last day I was child free....

Next Tuesday I will be back on it and I am thinking of a week of L1 s to ease me in slowly! I am actually itching to get back.
Not been overindulging massively but the extra few cals a day all make a difference. So it's a month of exercise and austerity planned as soon as we wade thru the enormous chocolate mountain!
See you on the 7th!

Just looked at trucks photos wow...

Started the year as we mean to go on, with a L2 Shed and Shred- we were aching from Bob yesterday though! NMTZ tomorrow and then a day off as visiting the MIL and will need wine to get through the experience.....

Happy 2014! You inspiring bunch! :)
Started with a nostalgic Shred L1 as pushed for time and its only 20m. Forgotten what a fab little workout it is. Treated cardio as sprints and did butt kicks with weights, double jump rope with big leaps, used 11lb weights for chest flies and 7lb for the rest, full body push ups etc and really felt I'd worked out fast and effectively. Think I might use it as my busy day stand by as 20m much easier to find than 40...

Trucks, I am in awe of those weights but totally agree about Shred L1. I also add weights for the cardio although very wimpy 2 or 3kg. Notyummy "enjoy" your MILs! I've ordered Bob's Cardio .
But no exercise since Monday here. DP got invited out Mon night for "a couple of beers" and he didn't get to go out for any Xmas drinks so off he toddled, returning home at 3am! So Tues morning I didn't have the heart to wake him and hand over DD whilst I worked out. Then DS was desperate to stay up for midnight last night and I couldn't face it, so DP did, so I gave him another lay in this morning. But I'll be back to it with a few circuits of BFBM with weights tomorrow, which I need as I wolfed down firecracker prawns in Wagamama earlier - was lovely but I am rather at the calorie content of Wagamama food. I think it must be due to the portion size, and maybe more oil than is strictly needed? Nevertheless, I polished the lot off; I blame the addictive nature of chillies . Hi also to threesteps, jackster, earslaps, happypiglet. Hope I haven't forgotten anyone! Right, off to prepare myself for Benedict Cumberbatch...

Happy New Year all! We had Chinese duck pancakes and lemon tart last night for a special dinner, then venison casserole and pommes dauphinois for lunch today.

I also love shred l1, especially if you add in weights for the cardio. I think I'd struggle with much over 1kg for those arm raises though!

Did my second go at Ripped L2, I enjoyed it much more this time. I used 3kg weights throughout and that made it feel harder and more enjoyable. I couldn't do all the tricep exercises with 3kg though. I think the slightly shorter sets in Ripped makes it easier to up the weights a bit.

Happy 2014 everyone :)

Wishing all of us and our nearest and dearest a happy, healthy and fit new year x

Just checking in as back from our traditional New Year gathering at a good friend's. Unfortunately we were out in her back garden which has a low wall, and I went to sit down on it and missed it completely , so I have a very sore bottom :(

I'll be on enforced rest for a few days I think but will be raring to go again as soon as I can.

Sorry not to name check everyone but don't want to inadvertently miss anyone out :)

See you soon x

Yuck, full of cold so vigorous exercise is off for a couple of days. Might try a light hula hoop later though.

Hope your bottom is feeling a bit better now threesteps! And I hope the rest of you are feeling good and managing to get some exercise in.

threesteps, hope your bottom recovers soon!
earslaps, hope your cold improves. It shows the way my mind works when I thought you meant you'd try the potato based snack later .
Did 4 circuits of BFBM yesterday - added 2 & 3kg weights where I could, and did the jumping twists as fast as I could and turned the standing pikes into jumping jack knives. Did L1 S&S today.
Planning 6W6P L1 tomorrow, not sure what we are doing at the weekend yet, but I hope to fit in a Bob, either Ripped Core or Cardio Conditioning if it arrives!

Was feeling brighter today so did my third ripped of the week. Used 3kg weights for most, 5kg for the chest press and plank rows. I can't do many of the tricep exercises with 3kg but hopefully I'll be able to do a couple more each time.

DH & I got some new adjustable weight dumbells today so I did some shoulder raises, bicep curls and lateral raises after too. I WILL get stronger!

Not sure how you manage to add weights into BFBM Knotty! It's hard enough already!