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 :)

Ponks, hope you're feeling better.
Notyummy, what a great way to celebrate your DH's return .
Happypiglet, same as you, I have to dress appropriately and get stuck in as soon I get back from school with a short break to put DD down for her nap. I've done L1 S&S a few times and I still get in a muddle with the jab/uppercut/hook/cross things, it's too fast! Enjoy London.
Rainbow, another mega morning for you then!
I did both levels of YM yesterday and really enjoyed it. A lot of the moves I do find tough. Can't do a wheel AT ALL and can only get one foot off the ground for the crow thing. And the backs of my thighs are killing me this morning! But a nice thing to do on a Sunday morning .
Did the shorter routine on Bob's Pure Strength this morning, and notyummy is right, it's not really long enough (20 mins all in I think) but I enjoyed it. Think I'll keep for when I'm really short of time and am sick of Shredding.
So far the week now looks like this:
Tues - L2 S&S
Wed - 6W6P L1
Thurs - day off
Friday - Killer L1
Saturday - Bob's Pure Strength (the long one)

Afternoon all!

Happypiglet it takes a few goes to start getting familiar with the moves. Re the yoga stuff, maybe watch them doing it first (if you haven't already!) and then you'll have a better idea. Have a great day out tomorrow :)

Knotty you've convinced me to press buy on Amazon for yoga meltdown. I'm enjoying yoga stuff more and more and still think it might make my legs longer so I'm going to get it today :)

Notyummy enjoy your time with DH :)

Rainbow yay re the side planks! I think it's the same move as the plank twists, but on your side as it were?

Wrigglebum I won't forget the condition my then DP was in after he agreed, after lots of persuasion from me, to give Shred a go! He now refers to JM with a tone of reverence and awe

So, I did nothing yesterday in the end. After ordering YM today, my plan for this week is...

Today - L1 and poss some of L2 S&S
Tues - L2 Killer
Weds - L3 Ripped
Thurs - L1 YM (if it has arrived)
Fri - BFBM

I'm away for the weekend so will get my 2 days off then...

Happy JM'ing and pom pom shakes for everyone reading :)

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The first 20 minutes:
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The last sentence might be useful to anyone trying to persuade their DPs to get exercising lol!

Thanks for the tip three- it's now on my kindle ready to read.

Well I did No More Trouble Zones just now and I love it! It is an absolute killer- I was panting away and sweating tons but I feel on such a high now. Really worth investing the time, as it's a bit longer than some of her others. Was planning on doing BFBM but after a mile walk uphill with a pushchair I didn't really fancy more cardio. Feel very proud I got through it (mostly- had a take a couple of breathers!). Now I can work at getting better on it and increasing the weights too.

Yesterday was 6w6p. Not sure whether to have a rest day tomorrow or do something short like a shred.

Jillian- you're a slave driver but we love you!

DH is at home today and did Bob Harpers Pure Strength (the full workout) for the first time in 5 months. I did try telling him that he might want to just do half but he wouldn't listen. He texting me to say he is now having a lie down....

Hey wrigglebum well done on completing NMTZ! I haven't attempted that one in a while but you've motivated me to try it again. Might add it to my routine next week.
Oh dear yummymummy, hope your DHs ok lol. those workouts look deceptively easy and then they creep up on you later!

Completed my Tae Bo Advanced 50 min workout minus the cooldown section then did Ripped in 30 (week2).

Evening all :)

Rainbow your workouts are truly awesome Seriously impressive, well done you!

Notyummy at your DH. I bet he'll be feeling it tomorrow!

Wrigglebum yay for doing NMTZ! I think I find that her hardest DVD as there's just no let up from the strength, and I generally find strength with weights harder than cardio. I do remember feeling a massive sense of achievement after doing it.

I did L1 S&S yesterday and L2 Killer today as planned. I don't understand it - some days I feel I can barely get through it (last time, at the point of the stool step-ups), and other times I breeze through it like today, even the last circuit - I was practically bouncing through the doorways on the lateral hops I used 3 kg throughout apart from jumping lunges when I used 2.5 kg.

Does anyone else find they fluctuate massively in their endurance/performance doing the same workout? I find it bizarre!

Hope everyone is doing well - I'm under blankets like an old lady as I refuse to be beaten by the weather and put the heating on!!

Keep Jillianing all :)

Hello, I'd like to throw my hat in the ring.
I competed 30DS for the second time last week and have now done 2 days of Ripped L1. After reading all your complaints about L2 I'm now slightly scared of the future levels!

As great as 30DS for toning, I didn't lose any weight doing it. What does everyone think is the best DVD for weightloss? I cycle daily so get some extra cardio in - unfortunately it seems to be bulking up my legs rather than slimming them down.

Hey Lula, good to have you on board . Well done on 2x shred, how are you finding Ripped in comparison? It's on my list for one to try later.

I'm not sure what DVD would be good for weightloss- I lost weight doing shred but it was combined with 5:2 diet. The shred just gave an extra boost to get rid of the last bits . Anything with lots of strength work should help build muscle, and that can help to burn away fat, especially if you cut back on the carbs a bit. I'm not sure what your eating is like, but I remember hearing weightloss is 80% diet and 20% exercise.

Well I am a little sore after yesterday's NMTZ! I was planning to have a day off today, but I was up very early with DS so I bunged on my exercise gear and did a L1 shred. I wanted something without lots of planks, so L1 was great. I increased my weights on some of the exercises and used weights on some of the cardio. Managed to keep up with Natalie too (apart from the push ups), I still found it hard but I can see how much fitter and stronger I am than back in August when I first did shred.

Trucks- saw your stats on a different thread- 19% body fat! I'm in awe! Just off to measure mine again using the US Navy calculator- I was about 31% on that when I started and was about 27% when I last checked. My aim is to get under 25%, and preferably into low 20s.

Wow, just remeasured. Have gone from 31-32% to 23-24% according to the US Navy body fat calculator (my measurements are on the half inch both times so inbetween percentages). I really can't believe it! I know the calculators aren't always so accurate but it's certainly a good guideline.

Since 3/7/13 I've lost 3in off my waist and 3.5in off my hips! Thank Jillian Michaels and Dr Michael Mosely!

Morning all!

Lula, hello :)
Big congrats on doing the Shred and starting Ripped. I weirdly find L2 up there among the hardest levels so don't be too afraid of going up the levels, you might be the same! (She does SHOUT though, a lot )

A great DVD for a cardio blast is Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. It's pure cardio, no strength and you will feel suitably worked out totally knackered by the end! There are 6 circuits but you can pick and choose circuits if you don't have time to do them all. I think it's around 50 mins in total...
A poster on here notyummy actually skips the warm-up to save time, as circuit 1 is quite gentle and works as a warm-up.

But, as wrigglebum says, anything strength wise will also help to burn calories as well as building muscle...

Hope that's helpful, give us a shout if you need any more advice :)

Wrigglebum wow, those stats are fantastic!! yOu must be so chuffed...
And hats off to you for going for it this morning despite planning a day off!

I have Ripped L3 scheduled for today but if my Yoga Meltdown arrives I'll do that instead and move Ripped to tomorrow as I have less time then...

Will let you know how I get on with YM Knotty :)

See you later all

Hey guys!
Well done on all the Jillianing going on here! Nice work. How do you measure this body fat?

Did BFBM early this morning then went for a power walk after sch run ( in the rain!) with a friend. We did 6.5 miles in 1 hr 45 mins.
Lulabella, BAnish fat boost metabolism is good cardio for weight loss as threesteps mentioned. Also Tae bo DVDs are quite good with non stop cardio and lots of calorie burn going on.

I feared you might all say cardio
My diet is pretty good actually. I'm at approx 1500 good quality cals during the week, bit more at weekends.
Day 3 of L1 Ripped and I'm really quite enjoying it - it's very similar stuff o 30DS but Jillian is meaner. Cannot do that 'hollow man' ab hold for more than 10 seconds though, and I thought my abs were in pretty good shape!

Lula- the most effective ways to burn more fat (and therefore lose weight) are a) build more muscle (you may gain weight or stall initially, then the pounds should drop) or b) do your cardio in a fasted state.

If you eat too soon before exercise your body will just use the readily available glucose in your blood to fuel your workout. If you exercise before breakfast, or a decent time after your last meal, your body will need to dig into those fat reserves for fuel. If you really do feel you need to eat or snack before a workout then make it protein based. It is really hard to workout at first when you are hungry (I used to think it was nuts), but your body gets practised at getting to that fat.

I certainly couldn't go low carb, but I do try to reduce my carbs and it has made a difference. My blood sugar levels certainly feel more stable now and I don't get the crashes.

Rainbow I have a weighing machine that supposedly measures body fat...quite cool and not that expensive not sure how the calculators work..
Well after 2 days of nothing (too busy shopping having hair cut etc before kids break up!) I have squeezed in a L2 Shred as time is tight again today. I never thought I would say this but I enjoyed it... except for those chair squats but at least I did them.
Tomorrow is better so will attempt ES&S again to see if I can master some of those moves.
lula hollow man is HARD!!!

Well that's good news wrigglebum I almost exclusively do my workout as soon as I wake up. I like to get it out of the way.

Missed this morning as DH is working from home and I therefore couldn't start 'ripping it' while he snoozed away (I work out in our bedroom). But the plan is to do D4, L1 of Ripped in 30 when I get home from work.

Hello Jillianites!
Did my Tae bo dvd for 45 mins (Get Ripped) and followed this with Ripped in 30 Wk2. Just patiently waiting for my 'ripped ' body to materialise now!

So glad I've found this thread :)

I'm a Ripped newbie...my ds recommended it to me ages ago but even though I've been focussing on weight loss for the past few months (5:2) I've not had the time or energy for excercise.

OK, that's not true. I was scared And now I know I was right...!

I'm on Day 11 (of 14...had a few days off) of Ripped in 30, and about to do D3 of L2. Utterly brilliant :) Right, working from home today and been procrastinating about getting on with it since 9am....had better go now or it just won't happen today.

Ah. No, that's a lie. I've got 30 DS not Ripped in 30. Guess I know what I'll be getting next...

Hi Filly- I'm a 5:2er too and did 30DS to tone up after losing 10lbs. I lost another 7lbs and I'm at target now so just focusing on maintaining and toning. I'm now doing 6 week 6 pack with a few others thrown in for a bit of variety. Ripped will be after that I think.

Yes, it is scary at first, and really hard. But an encouraging story for you- I struggled at first with L1 30DS, but yesterday I did it and I was able to do nearly all advanced moves, with heavier weights and using weights in the cardio. So stick with it and you won't regret it!

Way hay, go Fillybuster! ...and welcome to the thread!

The big consensus is that L2 Shred is the hardest of the 3 levels, so it will be all downhill [in a good way!] from here...

Ripped is a great DVD to follow with, especially if you have time constraints...

Sorry not to name check everyone but have to go out in a mo...I didn't manage anything yesterday as dog has taken a turn for the worse again :( His anaemia is back and was at the vets with him yesterday. Had to wait 1 hour+ in the waiting room They pumped him full of iron (injections in muscle, yuk) so I'm praying for a turnaround...

And...my Yoga Meltdown hasn't arrived yet, grr!!!

Never mind, when I get home later I will do Ripped, and then either S&S 1 and 2, BFBM or YM if it arrives...fingers crossed...

Have a good day everyone :)

So I did L1 of Ripped last night, and again this morning. My arms felt like dead weights, but I did add in weights for the boxing cardio this morning - it doesn't feel like enough otherwise. I'm doing one more day at L1 on sunday, then onto L2 on monday

DS2 has a soft play party tomorrow at the leisure centre, so I'm planning on sneaking off for a long swim as it's my 'rest' day.

Hi all ES&S L1 again today- I was more effective I think...something in it makes my glutes ache the next day but not sure what!
I sneaked a look at L2...hmm those plank jack/ press ups look 'interesting'
lula L1 Ripped is not that bad... be prepared tho it ramps up in L2! Don't be scared tho!
Threesteps what did you do? Did YM arrive?
Happy JMing everyone!

Hi all :)

Lulu you'll be fine on L2, fear not! Hope you enjoyed your swim :)

Happypiglet, hello! Glad you're enjoying S&S more. I think the glute ache is from the last circuit - the brazilian capoeira and jenga moves, if you really squeeze you can get a fantastic ache the next day
L2 is really not too bad, it just takes a bit of getting used to...

My YM arrived!!!!!

I did both levels this afternoon and really really enjoyed it! I am a lot stronger than I thought I would be, and I have Jillian to thank for that :) Lots of room for improvement too, but I'm imagining that will be part of my weekly plan...

Knotty I'm okay with the wheel, but those crow moves As soon as I lift my feet off the ground I tip forward!

I'm away tomorrow so nothing then, I may do another YM on Sunday - might be quite nice as I'll surely be hungover!

Have a great weekend everyone :)

Nice work here ladies and hello Filly! I had to take Friday as a rest day as I had a niggling lower back pain, not sure what caused it. Went for a 60 minute power walk this morning. Back to Jillian tmrw x