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

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threestepsforward · 15/09/2013 11:21

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 Grin

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

Happy JM'ing all :)

OP posts:
BankWadger · 20/03/2014 20:44

Thank you all. Have just done level one, so hopefully I'll be back in 30 days fully shredded. Confused - boogle!

oohdaddypig · 20/03/2014 20:46

Threesteps - I'm so sorry - that sounds so difficult and worrying. I'm sorry about your dog too - all the more because they are such a comfort in hard times :(

knottyhair · 21/03/2014 05:36

Threesteps, so sorry about your mum my love. When does she go back in? Earslaps, glad your DS's op went OK.

threestepsforward · 21/03/2014 08:52

Thank you all so much for your lovely posts Flowers

Knotty we're waiting for the letter with the date, but we do know it will be within the next few weeks. I'm hanging onto the thought they're not literally rushing her in the next day, and maybe that's a good sign? I refuse to Google as that way madness lies...

Sorry to sweep in so rarely, and when I do, it's with a cloud of pity around me. I just wanted to check in and let you know that real life was keeping me off the thread so much lately...

Earslaps so good to hear your DS is okay now, poor thing. I can imagine as a mum (you, not me!) that's a really hard thing to go through with your DC. I hope the lego and other treats will keep him cheery :)

I'm pleased with myself as I did Ripped 1 yesterday followed by L1 Yoga Meltdown. I'm channelling my chocolate urges into healthy stuff so far...

Love to everyone and apologies if I wander off again. I'll let you know when we have more news...

Threesteps xx

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spinningirl10 · 21/03/2014 09:07

Morning all :)

I've done Ri30 L4 and will hopefully get to the gym later for some cardio!

Threesteps....sorry to hear about your Mum Thanks

Earslaps....pleased the op went well, hope he's soon better.

Thecrazy88 · 21/03/2014 13:20

threesteps very sorry to hear your news. I hope this doesn't sound tactless but we went through a very tough time as a family last year and I can honestly say that staying healthy throughout it really helped me to be strong for my family so I hope you find that too. That said, I wouldn't beat yourself up too much about chocolate cravings, sometimes your body wants what it actually needs! Smile

earslaps glad all went well.

NMTZ circuits 1-5 this morning, cross that I didn't finish it but ran out of time. I just feel like eating ALL THE TIME. It's maddening. I don't actually need to lose any weight but I am avoiding sugar cos of my belly and it seems to be in EVERYTHING! Angry

mamijacacalys · 21/03/2014 14:56

threesteps Thanks and be kind to yourself.
Back on L3 Shred yesterday and today. Smile
Psyching up to try Ripped in 30 tomorrow.

IdkickJilliansAss · 21/03/2014 21:05

Combined extreme shred and shed and BFBM today

oohdaddypig · 21/03/2014 21:30

Ear slaps - how is DS recuperating? My DD is having a GA later this year - I'm quite scared about it. I'm glad your DS is ok..

Started RI30 tonight. Really liked it but might need a heavier weight for the kettlebell type strength stuff. Sticking with puny 2 pounders for shoulders though!

KickerofJM'sass - just when I think I'm catching up, you tell me there is an extreme shred :)

I agree with the healthy/exercise seeing through tough times. I discovered yoga when life was shit and it has seen me through all sorts of crap.

oohdaddypig · 21/03/2014 21:31

The crazy - why are u avoiding sugar out of interest? (I'm meant to be too - not very successfully - not for weight loss either)

IdkickJilliansAss · 21/03/2014 21:38

It came in a box set with killer buns and thighs and ripped in 30

oohdaddypig · 21/03/2014 21:39

What is extreme about it?!?

IdkickJilliansAss · 22/03/2014 07:01

It's faster, harder and longer (if you do both circuits it's 45 mins)

EarSlaps · 22/03/2014 07:20

I have that box set too Idkick, I really like it. Daddypig- the idea is that it's two workouts you do separately or together to really shed fat.

Another one who thinks keeping healthy helps with though times. Exercise is a natural mood booster and healthy eating should stop sugar crashes, which leave you feeling bad.

DS is doing ok but he's very sore and tired. He was awake a lot last night so we were mixing up tramadol at 4am, then ds2 woke up. We've got lots if ice lollies to calm his throat and get some fluids into him. GAs can be pretty harsh on the system and leave me feeling groggy for a bit but it does pass.

elspethmcgillicuddy · 22/03/2014 19:16

I've been lurking on this and the 30DS thread. Now on L3D2 and loving it. I haven't worked out for years and I am getting a real kick out of it. I feel my fitness has hugely increased. Thank you for all the inspiration. I've been reading these every day.

My question is what to do next? I love getting a good workout in only 20mins and can see me doing this for the foreseeable future. I have looked at the box sets on amazon and there seem to be two main ones- either 30DS, BFBM, NMTZ and 6w6p or Ri30, Killer and extreme shred. I don't know which set to go for. Any advice?

Thecrazy88 · 22/03/2014 19:33

elspeth I don't actually own NMTZ or BFBM on DVD, they are available on YouTube for free so you could save yourself some money and do them off there and see how you get on!

daddypig I have convinced myself, entirely unscientifically, that sugar is the reason for my little roll of belly fat. So I am trying to cut down on refined sugar at any rate. It's not going well. I had a hot cross bun this afternoon Blush.

StuntNun · 22/03/2014 19:44

What is a good follow up to 30DS? I was thinking either Ri30 for being quite similar to the shred or 6W6P as I have a bit of a flabby tummy that I would like to have liposuction tone up a bit.

NotGoodNotBad · 22/03/2014 20:02

Does anyone know if there are there any Jillian routines on YouTube that are no-impact? I hurt my ankle a couple of weeks ago and had to take a break from Ri30 - got back to it today and hurt my ankle worse than before. Angry

I tried 6 week 6 pack at one point but there were still a lot of planks-with-extras that would strain my ankle at the moment.

EarSlaps · 22/03/2014 20:09

Right StuntNun and Elspeth, I managed to trawl back and find something that I put earlier about following on from shred- just c&p so not all of it will be relevant.

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. that is circuit style too, so you do a few moves strength and cardio mixed up, repeat, then another circuit.

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 .

I've bought all the DVDs I use- I don't go to a Gym so less than £40 for seven DVDs seems ok to me. It's much easier to stop and start with a DVD (if there are any domestic emergencies or I need to pop the chips on for dinner Smile), plus with BFBM and NMTZ it means you can pick and choose your circuits. You can always give them a try on YouTube before you commit to buying them.

EarSlaps · 22/03/2014 20:10

You could try Yoga Meltdown NotGood? Still lots of plank stuff though.

Jacksterbear · 22/03/2014 20:18

NotGood, if your ankle is up to squats and lunges you could try NMTZ. No jumping around at all (other than the warm up which you could easily modify - eg by doing punches).

NotGoodNotBad · 22/03/2014 20:48

Thanks for the recommendations, I'll look for those. Might manage squats in a couple of days, or static planks. Not sure about lunges though. I'm missing my workouts!

StuntNun · 22/03/2014 20:55

Thanks so much for that EarSlaps. I like the idea of mixing up 6W6P and Ri30 but I'm already trying to fit in pilates and swimming once a week, cross trainer work and I'm about to give kettlebells a go. I'm sure it will take me a few weeks to finish 30DS as I'm only on day 14 so I'll have a bit of time to think about it. I find jumping on the cross-trainer straight after 30DS means I'm all warmed up and makes the HIIT much easier to manage than starting from cold and trying to warm up on the machine.

elspethmcgillicuddy · 22/03/2014 22:09

Great, thank you! I think I will initially work my way through the shred again with heavier weights then move on. Good to know there are so many options. Smile

IdkickJilliansAss · 22/03/2014 22:22

6 out of 7 circuits of BFBM done

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