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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:
IdkickJilliansAss · 09/04/2014 15:05

That's true Notyummy I lean towards being an apple so got the bum dents a lot quicker, I'm only just getting slight ab dips now but still have a long way to go in that area. You are doing so well despite your busy schedule Smile

spinningirl10 · 09/04/2014 18:39

KB&T L2 today, was hoping to get to the gym as well but it didn't happen!

Theonlyoneiknow · 09/04/2014 20:04

I have absolutely no idea what arse dents are?!!

IdkickJilliansAss · 09/04/2014 20:33

Dips in the side of your bum

Theonlyoneiknow · 09/04/2014 21:22

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Theonlyoneiknow · 09/04/2014 21:24

Oh I deffo don't have those.

Just did level 1 of RI30. Pretty easy compared to being comfortable with L3 of 30ds.

Should I do level 1 for a few more days then Level 2 rather than wait a week?

oohdaddypig · 10/04/2014 07:34

Theonlyone - there is a big jump to L2. Go for it Grin

NMTZ done but only three circuits. Tired today.

How many rest days per week do you all have?

I'dkick - I think it sounds like we have similar body types (albeit you are much more kick ass than me!) my donut tum persists (never had it pre-kids!)

spinningirl10 · 10/04/2014 16:38

I've done KB&T L2 and NMTZ circuits 1-5 today.

Oohdaddy, I usually do something everyday but I am away for the weekend, home Sunday night and away tues-fri so I'll be having a little rest then Grin jillian recommends 1-2 days off.

oohdaddypig · 11/04/2014 06:46

Spinning - hats off to your effort yesterday :)

YogaL2 done. I felt sore and tired yesterday and yoga always fixes that.

StuntNun · 11/04/2014 08:18

OMG I did sit-ups using a kettlebell yesterday and I really feel it this morning. I did L3D4 of the shred as well but couldn't get on with it. Maybe I was just having an off day but I'm dispirited at my complete and utter failure at any kind of press up. I've been practicing planks and inclined press ups but I can't even do one press up even on my knees instead of my toes. My DH has suggested some isolated shoulder and tricep exercises to build up the muscles. I think it's a catch 22 situation, press ups would improve my upper body strength but I haven't got enough upper body strength to do press ups.

spinningirl10 · 11/04/2014 09:51

KB&T L3 D1 doneGrin

No-one warned me about one legged mountain climbers!!!

Also done 45 mins cardio on rower and treadmill at gym.

Stunt...ouch sounds painful!

Oohdaddy......trying to compensate for my few days off next weekGrin

IdkickJilliansAss · 11/04/2014 12:13

I get inspired by you spinning so you have to keep it up for my sake Wink How do one legged mountainclimbers work, is it jumping from one leg to another?

spinningirl10 · 11/04/2014 12:53

Ah thanks KickGrin I'm inspired by all ladies on here, sometimes we all need a bit of extra motivation.
One legged mountain climbers are in plank position with one leg off floor and into stomach and the other jumps in and out. Just one leg at a time......it's hard!!!

Don't know if my description makes senseGrin

spinningirl10 · 11/04/2014 13:01

And I will be keeping on with it but away visiting family next week so having an enforced rest!

IdkickJilliansAss · 11/04/2014 16:42

NMTZ done and circuits 1-5 of BFBM

spinningirl10 · 11/04/2014 16:48

Yay well done KickGrin

IdkickJilliansAss · 11/04/2014 21:47

I'm on holiday now and coming back Monday so I won't be doing anything for a few days

notyummy · 12/04/2014 17:10

Did Ripped L4 last night for the first time in about 6 months and enjoyed it- prefer it to any other level! Find the cardio in circuits 2 and 3 tough though- burpees into scissor squat jump things are hard!

Did NMTZ with DH this morning. We are away now but have ripped a whole load of workouts on to his iPad for while we are away. Tomorrow morning in the hotel room is Bobs yoga- we plan to have some wine tonight so that seems more doable with a fuzzy head than BFBM :-)

IdkickJilliansAss · 12/04/2014 17:23

Have a lovely time Notyummy

oohdaddypig · 12/04/2014 21:03

RI30 L3. WTF are those duck things? Mine resembled a giraffe walk.

Happy hols Jill'sass. Enjoy hungover yoga, notyummy :)

LindtSeventyPercent · 13/04/2014 22:10

I've changed my username from lindt70percent because I have no idea what email address I used to create that account and so I can't reset my password!

Anyway, today I did KB&T L1D9. I've just had 4 days off which is ridiculous. I did Ri30 L1 on Tuesday which hurt one of my hips (I have quite clicky hips). So, I decided to take Wednesday off and for some reason took Thursday, Friday and Saturday too even though my hip was no longer hurting. Was good to get a session done today. Felt stronger doing it too although I still sweat like a pig! Will possibly have a go at L2 tomorrow although it depends how much time I have. If short on time will repeat L1 as don't like trying something new.

Impressed by everyone's plans for the week!

If I have time this week I'll do KB&T L2 Monday-Thursday. We're staying in a friend's caravan Friday-Sunday so will have an enforced break then.

spinningirl10 · 14/04/2014 19:05

I've done KB&T L3 and an hours cardio in the gym.

Away from tomorrow till Friday so no JM, will be doing lots of walking!

LindtSeventyPercent · 14/04/2014 21:37

Tried KB&T L2 today and really didn't like it! It hurt my knees so much I found I had to 'phone in' so much of it that I couldn't get the benefit of the workout. Anyone else found this with L2?

Was pleased to see Anita getting to have a go at the advanced stuff though, I've always felt she's been in Natalie's shadow. Natalie looked a bit miffed. Have to admit that Anita doesn't have the same chemistry with Jillian as Natalie has.

Anyway, what to do now? So far my favourite workouts have been:
30DS L1 & L2
6W6P L1
KB&T L1

I have hated:
30DS L3
6W6P L2 (still having flashbacks)

I haven't got on with:
KB&T L2 - actually felt this was not good for me (kneewise)
Ri30 L1 - can't remember what my gripe was.

So, do I just stick to my 3 favourites and risk getting very bored or should I try other things? If I don't like KB&T L2, will I like L3 & L4 (I think there are 4 levels?).

oohdaddypig · 15/04/2014 06:20

Lindt Grin I love the analysis of Anita versus Natalie. I don't disagree though. Natalie has a twinkle in her eye. I am not a total freak I promise

I love the yoga meltdown - have you though of that? Or No more trouble zones is great and a different format. What went for your knees? Was it full of lunges?

Am I allowed to post that I'm early pregnant? Feeling grotty but still doing it low intensity - RI30 L1 last night. I had a m/c a few years ago so I don't enjoy early stages but exercise keeps me busy.

I will stick around in the thread if that's ok but won't mention it. You will just know why I am sounding a bit lazi(er)!!

IdkickJilliansAss · 15/04/2014 07:12

Thanks daddypig great news