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 :)

Because Jillian is the awesome mother of all fitness gurus citrus... I have a slight crush TBH... her workouts are the best I have ever used for the time they take...they really work!
If you have lost motivation maybe moving up to L2 would kick start you into exercise again?

Jillian is definitely the best, and really effective. Citrus- take some measurements and then watch them shrink as you complete shred, looking at measurements is much better than just weight. Plus, unless you are extremely short then sounds like you are pretty slim already, so you wouldn't expect to lose much weight. But shred is good for improving fitness and getting you toned up.

I forgot to say- I managed to get my sister doing shred, she reluctantly started it as she was so impressed with my weight loss. She now loves it and has lost an inch off her waist and off her hips, plus 3lbs lost. And that is without changing her diet at all and in about 10 days (I guess some of that was Christmas weight gain that tends to come off quickly as if goes on quickly).

Once you try Jillian you certainly get addicted!

Hi.
Can I have some advice?
I have completed the 30 day shred, and been doing level 3 for a while. I would like to move on. The promised abs of steel never materialized, although there is definitely some tone under the wobble.

I am debating between 6 week six pack and Ripped in 30. Which would you recommend? I usually exercise in the morning before getting up the DC and starting the day, so 30 mins is probably the most I will realistically be able to do regularly. (Wasabipeas who posted earlier in the thread could be me.)

I would like my abs to me more toned, and lost the wobble, but I also want a cardiovascular workout.

Also, do I need to get more weights? Reading here it seems many of you do. Shamefully I am still on 1kg weights, although they are a step of from the baked bean tins I started with.

TIA

Missorino I am doing the 6 week abs, want to tone tummy from having baby (who is now 5 lol!). The deference in one week was amazing but not so much week two. Am going to do killer abs this week and see how that goes.

It depends if you want more of the same or something a bit different really. I went from shred to 6w6p, it was nice to have the change from the 3-2-1 system for a bit. Instead you do a longer circuit, then do it again speeded up a bit. It has plenty of cardio intervals in it and will certainly get you panting and sweating. L1 the beginner modification is no weights, so you should be ok with 1kg weights if you want to use them. I didn't find the weights in it too hard though and was fine with 3kg (I couldn't do all exercises in shred with 3kg). There is a lot of plank work, and I can really feel that my core is stronger as a result. I even have a little definition in my abs now. It is a little bit longer though- about 35 minutes all in I think, but worth it.

I'm doing Ripped now and I like going back to the 3-2-1 system as it's another change. It's pretty similar to shred but seems a bit harder. I would recommend getting some heavier weights too- heavier weights will help burn the fat off a bit more so you'll see those emerging abs .

Another one about the same length is Killler Buns & Thighs, very popular on this thread. Another mix of cardio and strength, and working such large muscles really helps burn those calories too.

No reason you can't mix them all up a bit too. I have stuck to working through them but I have fitted other work outs around the one I'm doing at the time. When I was doing 6w6p I occasionally added in a Banish Fat Boost Metabolism or No More Trouble Zones (with either of those you could pick out some of the circuits to make it shorter as they're both quite long). Now I'm mixing Ripped and Killer. L1 shred with weights for the cardio and heavier weights is a fab workout too. Mixing it up stops you getting bored and makes sure you work plenty of different muscles.

HTH .

That is helpful, thanks.

Citrus, same wobble for me. Oldest child is six, smallest three, wobble will leave home after the children at this rate.

Yo all. Hey earslaps i hear you are using big weights! V inspiring! Hope everyone is enjoying the new year motivation and post Christmas detox vibe... The time of year when exercise suddenly gets to be popular subject to chat about!
Right, posting schedule to ensure i do it.

Saturday: pole fit. Was quite hardcore and managed to snap resistance band doing lat pull downs.
Sun: nowt. Ate random burgers and crap as experiment. No sugar though, I now can't abide the stuff unless disguised as dry wine.

Mon: pole fit cancelled. So did l3 shred and dumbbell cleans with 14 pound weights.

Tues: mental day: 2.5 hours of classes!
Morning 1 hour Tribe team core conditioning. Anyone know anything about tribe team? It sounds wanky but looks quite good
Evening: splits workshop then 1 hour pole dance class

Wednesday: planning 6 w 6p and/or yoga meltdown
Thurs: barre class 1 hour in morning then chair dance another hour when DS in bed

Fri: shredding and swim
Sat: two pole classes
Sunday: go to beach and slack off.

That's sounds pretty full on Trucks! No chance of me ever doing the splits, I am not very flexible at all.

I had a lovely rest day yesterday, but I'm aiming for 3 ripped L3 this week plus whatever else I can fit in.

I bought the new Michael Mosely Fast Exercise book to read through- looks quite interesting.

Wow Trucks that some schedule! Will admit to be jealous at you being able to fit the classes in. I have a long commute 4 days a week (2.5 hours) and a husband in a different time zone most of the time (Saudi this week...) so getting to a gym just not possible. I guess the weekend would be possible but I am out of the house 6am to 6pm most weekdays so I get The Guilt about disappearing at weekends too. Did you say you were looking to build up slightly? You are obviously very careful with your diet but given your exercise schedule you will need lots of calories, no? Not from rubbish but plenty if good fats, complex carbs and protein.

Managed 40 mins on the cross trainer last night whilst dd at brownies. Planning a quick shred tonight whilst she has her screen time in another room!

Hi all! Some amazing schedules here - puts me to shame . After I posted Sunday morning, my back got more and more niggly so I ended up not doing anything on Sunday. To be honest, I think it's carrying DD around that makes it worse, rather than the exercise. However, I do think certain moves aggravate it so I'm substituting anything that involves holding a half squat or chair type pose (I seem to be OK coming in and out of that but not holding it, I get a horrible pain in my lower back on one side.). DP did all the lifting of DD on Sunday (she's just turned 1 but is a "sturdy girl" ) and I think that did a lot of good. But obviously he's not here all the time - oh well, hopefully she'll be walking soon! So I did Killer L2 yesterday and L3 today. So according my anally retentive rotation, I'm due either a YM L1 or Ripped L1 tomorrow, rest day Thurs as I've got to go out, and the other one on Friday. Not sure about Saturday - might do Bob if I feel OK, otherwise Shred L1.

Hi all trucks your week sound insane!
I used to do gym classes BC (before children) but they are a thing of the past. Even tho kids in school I cannot justify the time and struggle to fit everything in as it is!
Knotty your week sound good too hope the back continues to improve.
It was my birthday yesterday so just did a quick Shred L1 as I was out a lot being a lady who lunches .
Today I did L1 ES&S
Still plan on a L1 of ripped and killer this week too....I had forgotten I am out all day Friday travelling to Devon to see my dad so I won't squeeze the NMTZ in I had planned.
Next week I need to force myself up a gear and slip a few L2s in...gulp.

Belated happy birthday happy! Sorry to hear about your back knotty, hope it improves soon.

Well, I braved Ripped l3 today. It is really tough but it's a great workout, she missed one bit out of strength circuit one though right? Not that I'm complaining- made it a bit shorter .

Hi all,

Can I join you please? :)

I'm new to Jillian but not to exercise, until 6 months ago I was training for 2 hours a day doing various classes at the gym and running. Then I got an injury and moved so I'm starting afresh with Jillian!

I've done D5 L1 of 30DS and I'm enjoying it. Also mixing it up with some cardio at the gym when possible.

Think I'll also get BFBM, am I right in thinking that's a good cardio one?

Also does anyone have any of JM's books? I've been looking on Amazon at Boost Your Metabolism and Making the Cut.....I'd be interested in opinions on these please. After 6 months of eating what I fancied I'm trying to get back on a healthy eating plan!!

Always great to have someone else aboard! BFBM is great cardio, highly recommend it! Ripped in 30 is great too- same format as shred. I haven't read any of her books but the amazon reviews seem good, although I think some say it's hard to buy some of the foods mentioned in the UK (the book is quite UScentric)

Hi Spinning welcome. BFBM is indeed an excellent CV DVD. Not read any of her books..
Earslaps she does indeed miss a bit of strength out...TBH I do the bit she misses out and forget the second set of duck walks which are the devils work
L1 Killer today.
Now going to struggle to do my Ripped tomorrow as the amount I need to get done in the day has exploded... oh well still managed three good workouts.
Back to it Monday!

Thanks ladies.

I've got killer abs and had a go at L1 which I liked. Just recorded Killer Buns and and Thighs from Sky so I have lots to choose from for now!

Thighs and Bum are my problem area so I think I'll give this a go in the morning! I see some if you mix it up a bit rather than sticking to same DVD everyday so I guess that's ok?

Yes, those duck walks are a killer. Forward is fine, but doing them backwards makes my legs scream. I actually paused the DVD this time so I could do the second set of the missed exercise, but missing out the duck walks instead sounds really tempting.

Spinningirl- mixing it up is fine. It's good to exercise different muscles and in different ways. I just like to follow the programs a bit as I'm anal! You'll love hate Killer, it will really tone up your legs. I want to do it at some point this week. I just want to do one more Ripped this week then a Killer.

EarSlaps I can feel your pain. DS did L3 Ripped on Monday and that was at least hilarious . I may just be getting slightly better at Jillianing (after 2 years).

Last night I was up till 10.30 (i.e. well past my bedtime) ordering a case I can hold my phone in while running, and suitable but not too pricey earphones. (I have already bought running shoes.) I'll have to start doing C25K this year, as we gave in to DS's pleas and signed him up for a mile-long run. Althogh DH will run with him and I'll hold the bags, I cannot be left the only puny non-running member of this family. I do hate running with a passion, but then I never liked cardio either in the past. In school we only ever had to run 400 metres and not once could I ever complete it.

Ginger- if you can survive a Jillian DVD I think you'll surprise yourself with the running. I went out running at Christmas after a long period of not doing it and I easily ran 35 minutes without a break at a pretty decent pace.

I did Killer today- really starting to enjoy it.

ginger- after doing Jillian I will almost guarantee you. An run a mile. You may not enjoy it but you can do it. With running it is often as much mental as physical- you need to have the mental determination to push yourself thro

Bugger!

Push yourself through the initial stage when your breathing gets hard and it feels really uncomfortable. Remember- you now have a decent level of base fitness, so push yourself through that (people often don't realise that it is a stage that every runner- even seasoned ones- go through) and your breathing will even out as your body settles down to the demands being made on it. Unless you are trying to go too fast too soon of course! I really wish I was allowed to run again but another 5 months at least.

I fitted in a cross trainer session on Monday. No time for anything on Tuesday. Work absolutely manic this week- left the house at 6am on Tuesday. Was at desk at 745. Home at 6pm and then back at laptop from 8 until 10 pm having done host of domestic dinner/homework/washing/skyping DH stuff. Did manage to squeeze in an L2 Shred plus a walk on Wednesday but had to travel to London for a day of meetings yesterday and didn't get back until late so only managed 100 press ups in two sessions last night. Am currently out on walk and plan to do my '60 Second Challenge' DVD when I get in, just for a change. It lasts considerably longer than 60 seconds unfortunately :-) tomorrow morning I am going to attempt a double shred for the first time in ages. And I suspect DH will want to do a Bob with me on Sunday (if he gets back from overseas...)

Agree with earslaps and notyummy - you'll surprise yourself ginger! I tended to hit a mental block about 2-3 mins in to a run when I would think "omfg I can't do this" but once I'd got past that once I knew I could do it again, and found (before it started hurting my knee and I had to give it up) that 5 and even 10 km was totally doable at my fitness level.

Had forgotten how hard that 60 Second Promise DVD is! It's looks really hokey- filmed on the cheap in some shed somewhere- but a good workout. Great one to have and rip to iPad or iPhone because you can do it anywhere- no weights or even much room required. 4 sections of about 10 minutes each- total fat blaster; lower body; upper body and core. Plus a beat the trainer thing....but by the time I had done the first 4 I wasn't up for beating the trainer!
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That looks good notyummy.

I did my third Ripped this week, I'll try and fit in a killer on the weekend in between packing our kitchen into boxes. It's all being ripped out on Tuesday so my temporary kitchen will be in the study.

Thanks for the encouragement EarSlaps, Jackster and notyummy

I downloaded the NHS C25K podcasts and my lovely phone armband has arrived. As you all suggested I will adopt the attitude I have to Jillian, which is that I am dead after the warm-up, but it would not occur to me to stop.

My work or exercise schedule cannot be compared to any of yours, so today I did Ripped in 30 L3 with 3 kg weights and my lovely ankle weights. The high I got from it was nearly as good as when I first started the Shred. A bit less sweaty and a lot more painful.