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SatiaRenee
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For those of us who still want to be active in the group but not currently doing 21 Day Fix, I figured I'd create this discussion thread. Of course, those of you doing 21 Day Fix are welcome to come here and cheer us on or ask questions about the programs we're using now or whatever.
Here's what I'm doing now, to keep my body guessing in my ongoing attempt to keep it guessing:
So for those of you who are not currently doing 21 Day Fix, what are you doing?
Here's what I'm doing now, to keep my body guessing in my ongoing attempt to keep it guessing:
- Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution (first time)
- PiYo (second time)
So for those of you who are not currently doing 21 Day Fix, what are you doing?
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Yay! Love this
Welcome back @SatiaRenee !
I am currently doing a t25 and Piyo hybrid. Yesterday was Piyo drench.....my god, I can see why they call it that! Haha. I got a little discouraged with it at times because it is so fast paced and I kept losing my balance a lot and spent most of a rep figuring out what they were doing, but it was definitely a good workout regardless.
Not sure what t25 is in the agenda today but going out all day so will have to get it in when the kids are in bed tonight.0 -
I've added body combat 75% of the time with some 21DFX upper and lower body routines0
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Hi! I finish 21DF today! lol...well, today was the last day, I'm doing final weigh/measure tomorrow morning. Although, I am not doing the yoga workout today, I might switch it out w/ pilates or just a walk. I hate yoga. lol
I just ordered T25...I'm going to take a day or two off (I have to travel this week for work anyway), then either do 21DF 1 more time, or jump into T25. I'm excited!0 -
So, yesterdays T25 workout was Total Body Cardio...phew. I'm finding t25 pretty intense cause there's no break...ever in the 25 minutes but it's doable...even though I do still take a quick 10 sec break here and there. I'm sure one day I won't need them but for now, I do.
Today was PiYo Drench again!! Love the calorie burn but not so much some of the moves.
I really want an elliptical machine....like...now, right meow. Anyone have one? Recommendations?
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@venuila I warned my son about PiYo Sweat, living up to its name. And I know he'll be smart enough to know that Drench is going to live up to its name too. I surprised myself today by being able to do more of the moves than I had done during round 1. So I ended the workout feeling very accomplished! (Still needed to use the chair for some of it, though, as I expect I will have to do forever.)
As for elliptical machines, do you have a Play It Again Sports in your area? That's a great way to get used but working exercise equipment for less than you would if you were buying new. Otherwise, I would swear by Schwinn:
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You can get something for less and you can certainly spend a lot more but mid-range equipment usually meets my needs and Schwinn makes good, reliable purposes. Amazon allows people to ask questions. You might consider skimming the questions asked and seeing what the answers are to ensure that the individual item will meet your needs, then see if you can find it cheaper locally.
@rumijs Are there modifications for Les Mills' Combat? I've definitely been considering it but I was more interested in getting Brazil Butt Lift. With my genetically endowed derriere, I need to preemptively take action before it's down to my knees!
@vicki8seekers I have T25 and plan on starting it sometime in October or early November, depending on where I am. I may want to finish up JMBR which means 2 more weeks in October before moving onto T25. I'm pretty excited. 0 -
@SatiaRenee I am going on a 2 week VAC myself in a week (can't believe it's so close) and I know you said before that when you and your mom get together there is some awesome breakfast and other food going on...(i have one of those moms too ..lol ) so my question is- how much " damage" would you say you did to your weight loss on your vacation ? I'm a little on the fence of what to do since my time with my family is so limited but I don't want to loose all I have just accomplished
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@germany03 I gained 5 lbs in 12 days. So much wine and desserts practically every day. And pasta. A lot of pasta.0
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T25 ab intervals today. Then spent a good hour and a bit shoveling dirt. Yay. I was curious how many calories that would burn so wore my heart rate monitor. It was just over 150 calories for a little over an hour of shoveling and pushing a wheel barrow. Had a short shift at work tonight too so I am pooched.
Thanks for the info @SatiaRenee. I have been researching them religiously the last couple days. I have been looking at a few of the Schwinn ones. I've been debating getting used but I don't want something potentially broken...although we bought our exercise bike used on got an a-ma-zing deal on it and it's great. I think all the play it again sports are gone in our area now. >.<
I saw a Horizon one that inclines too that looks pretty good, (used) but it might be gone already. Hoping it isn't and I can pick it up tomorrow! Otherwise, I might order a Schwinn or wait a little longer. I'm bad at waiting though...once I decide I want something, it's pretty much mine, lol.
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PiYo rest day today so I only did Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution and was very sweaty at the end.
BTW, not sure if I mentioned this but, while I was out of town, my husband finally graduated from P90-A to P90-B. He's still planning on taking things sloooooowly. I did explain to him the necessity of my mixing things up because a woman's body is so very different from a man's. He actually understood and even appreciated why I keep pushing to add new programs to our quickly expanding library.
In the meantime, my mother is going to receive 21 Day Fix today. Super excited for her!
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Hit the ground running yesterday after oversleeping after not getting a good night's sleep. Ugh.
Yesterday I did both JMBR and PiYo Define Lower Body. As always, worked up a sweat. Had to hurry to take a shower so I could get out the door in time to meet a friend. Didn't eat until nearly 12:30 but managed to get nearly all of my containers eaten by day's end.
Weekly Weigh-In
No surprise, I managed to drop 3.8 lbs. I'm assuming some (most) of that is water weight. But it definitely puts me close to my pre-vacation weight and back on track for ongoing weight loss. That's the goal for now. If I could lose enough before the end of September, my travel wardrobe will be a piece of cake. Otherwise, I may have to buy a few pieces because I am too small for the things I wore last year and too large for the outfits I've had stored for when I've finally lost enough.
Morning Workout
Today is JMBR Rest day so I did PiYo Define: Upper Body. I know Chalene Johnson keeps saying that one day I'll be able to do a triceps push-up but at this point I just don't see it ever happening.
I'm off to see my daughter do a presentation at Barnes & Noble today with my daughter-in-law and granddaughter. We're going to pick up some more school supplies for my granddaughter who starts school in a couple of weeks. It's going to be a fun day. Yay!0 -
Morning Workout
JMBR: Phase 1/Week 2/Workout 1
Used heavier weights for the chest press but still using 5 lbs for the triceps and lateral raises.
PiYo: W2/D1/Sweat
I talked with Rob today about getting some of those grippy yoga gloves because I was really struggling with my hands slipping in some of the downward dogs. And with my balance already being a mess, slipping is not fun. I had to drop out of several poses. That said, I amazed myself by going through part of the workout without using the chair for balance. Can't wait to tell my son about that!
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Did my 1st T25 workout today!! So excited for this program. Am keeping to the 21DF eating plan though!0
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Way to go @SatiaRenee ! I slip sometimes in downward dog too, it's annoying. I didn't know they had yoga gloves, my birthday is coming up, maybe I'll ask hubby for some, lol.
Yesterday was rest day and I think it's the second time in 95 days I did just that. I did have a short shift at work so got quite a bit of walking in but other than that I didn't do anything.
Today was T25 Core Cardio. It was kind of brutal...wasn't really into it today, I know I didn't give it my all but I still got a good burn out of it and did 5 minutes on the elliptical afterwards. Yup! I got one! haha. Haven't really had time to use it much yet, my darling daughter has been rather cranky (teething) lately. Looking forward to PiYo tomorrow! I'm actually enjoying the hybrid (switching from piyo/t25 everyday). Keeps it interesting. I've been itching to throw a 21 DF workout in there so can hopefully do that sometime this week or at the latest, my next rest day.
I've been seeing amazing results doing the hybrid too, I started July 5 and lost 4lbs so far!
Hope everyone is having a happy Monday!0 -
@vicki8seekers I am still following the 21DF plan as well. Too easy to follow to give it up.
@venuila I'm planning on doing some hybrid workouts when I've worked through all of the workouts I already have (and with more programs being released, at this rate I may never do a hybrid).
I've been using heavier weights with JMBR for some of the exercises. I don't want to push myself too much because next week I'll be moving onto the next part of Phase 1 and I expect the workouts will be a little harder. My real challenge will come when she starts doing things more high impact and I have to modify accordingly.
PiYo was good and I was able to get through without dropping into child's pose. I ordered some gloves to help me with my slipping (along with my daughter's birthday gifts) so I'm hoping those will help me feel more stable, even when I'm dripping sweat as I was today.
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Hi! Just checking in. My workout was 21DF Upper (3rd round) and T25 speed 1.0 (first round). OH MY! T25 is so intense. I had trouble working and bending down today. I can't imagine what tomorrow will feel like.0
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I'm doing a mix of t25, 21 day fix, and piyo. Yesterday I did T25 cardio core. Today was 21 day fix total body circuit and I threw in piyo lower. I haven't done piyo in awhile and forgot how good I feel after all the poses, stretching, and flexibility.0
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I sent my son a text this morning asking him how PiYo Core was for him today. He replied: It was brutal!
I love that my 30 year old son is doing this with me. I love that he's doing it with me and I especially love that he's not finding it easy, especially given that I am doing Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution before I do PiYo.
JMBR: P1/W2/D3: Cardio 1
Nothing new to add. I'm still making everything low impact and I know I'm not getting quite the aerobic burn that everyone else is getting but I'm also doing another workout after this so I am not feeling the least bit lazy about my workout.
PiYo: W2/D3: Core
I was able to do some things I hadn't done before but I also had to not attempt some things because my mat was so wet it was slippery and I'm not going to try to do a sideplank to a hip drop to a PiYo Pike, not when the hand on the mat is not stable. No way. Hopefully the grippy gloves I ordered will work and help me power through the entire workout.
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@haleymiller0707 t25 is way more intense than 21df. It's just go go go. Lol.
@codycsweet nice:) I am really starting to love PiYo as well. PiYO for me tomorrow, yay!
@SatiaRenee that's so awesome that your son is doing it now and your mom will be doing 21df right? I'm trying to convince my bff to do 21df. I convinced a coworker to do it she started on Sunday and said it was brutal, lol. I think she's in tonight so I'll have to see how she's doing now, hehe.
Today was t25 ab intervals. Phew. My abs hurt!! I did 10 min abs yesterday too so yeah .... They're sore.
I work tonight and tomorrow night so won't have time to double up. Work is good cardio though so that's a plus. 0 -
@venuila Talked with my mother yesterday. Here's how that went:
Mom: Guess what I'm doing to prepare myself for 21 Day Fix.
Me: Eating ice cream every day!
Mom: Yes! I had a pint and a half yesterday and am going to have another pint today.
Me: Ha! Do I know my mother or what?
Mom: I'm going to start it on Sunday.
Me: Well, if you look at the calendar, you can wait to start it on Monday.
Mom: More ice cream for me!
Me: Absolutely!
Today I'm going to make up a Tips and Tricks for 21 Day Fix sheet to give to her and my walking buddy who surprised me by buying the program. And my other friend is going to come by Friday to borrow my set. Crossing my fingers she makes the commitment and buys them as well.
NSV from Yesterday
My husband challenged me to do a full body push-up. FYI, I've never been able to do even one. I won't lie. It was a struggle to actually push up but he officially declared it a full body push-up.
Then he announced he needed to increase his weights. Uh oh! We use adjustable weights, so this is not a problem. But I was trying to decide if I felt ready to go from 5 & 7.5 lbs to 7.5 and 10 lbs. I figured I'd give it a shot.
Morning Workout
Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution
P1/W2/D4: Workout 1
Used the 7.5 lbs throughout. Ugh. Today was chest (I was already using 7.5 for that), triceps (uh oh!), shoulders (eep!), and quads. Oh and a bit of abs too because JM mixes abs in with the rest. And . . . I kept up, didn't miss a rep, and was sweating like a pig. I am pretty sure I will be sore tomorrow. (And tomorrow's workout uses two sets of weights so I'll be breaking out those 10 lbs for the first time.)
PiYo
W2/D4: Define: Upper Body
I am still not doing the push-ups during the PiYo push-ups but my plank is becoming so much stronger. Side Plank with the PiYo Pike was challenging but not impossible. (First time through, I couldn't even really do it with one knee on the floor.) During the Crouching Crow, however, I decided to be kind to my ankle and didn't do it on one foot at all.
Seeing the doctor on Monday.
I haven't stopped exercising because of the ankle pain. There are days, however, when it feels more uncomfortable than others. Today is not a good day for me. But it didn't stop me from doing my best. Truth is, even holding myself back from certain things (like push-ups and such), I still feel amazingly powerful. And I've gone my eyes on the goal weight prize. Nothing's gonna stop me.0 -
Ok, piyo. What's this all about? Is it like yoga? Did T25 Full Cardio yesterday. Was DYING afterwards! Phew!0
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@vicki8seekers Is it like yoga? Ummm . . . yes but mostly no. Chalene Johnson explains in one of the workouts that she knew she needed more flexibility but hated to hold a pose. So she takes moves from both Pilates and yoga to create a sort of fusion workout.
However, anyone who loves yoga and/or Pilates will immediately tell you that this is neither. Whereas these workouts focus a great deal on breath, PiYo rarely syncs the move with the breath. It took me a while to like the workout, frankly. I love yoga, am a traditionalist at heart where yoga is concerned; once I let go of the idea that this is a yoga practice and just accepted it's a Chalene Johnson workout, I started to like it.
Needless to say, I loved the results! The first time I did Warrior III without using a chair, especially given my balance, I was thrilled.
Here's a short video clip of it but I think I saw that beachbody recently filmed a new infomercial so hopefully there will be a new one out there soon enough:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnNTxI-GajQ 0 -
I am doing:
- C25K
- Strong Curves
- 21 Day Fix
- Classes at my gym (Zumba, Yoga, Tone/Sculpt, Abs, etc.)
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@summerdaze120 Wow! Impressive!
Remember how my husband was announcing his need to increase his weights? I wasn't sure I could handle it but I went ahead and grabbed the heavier weights and I totally banged it out yesterday and today. Okay. So it wasn't easy but I still surprised myself. Yesterday I asked, "How was it using heavier weights last night?" He told me that it was cardio day. He didn't even use the heavier weights! Hmph! This morning, I asked him again, " How you liking those heavier weights?" His answer: Last night was rest day.
Are you kidding me? So for the past 2 days I could have stayed lighter but no. I was grabbing 10 lbs because I thought that was what we were doing. Lesson learned. (And yes, it's a good thing I love him.)
Morning Workout
Jillian Michaels Body Revolution
P1/W2/D5
Using 10 lbs is no joke and I also made some of the butt lifts harder by extending my leg up in the air. I haven't done that in ages because, normally, my hamstrings would almost immediately cramp up. I am obviously getting stronger because my legs were fine, if a bit shaky.
Today is a rest day in PiYo so I'm enjoying the one less workout in my morning. Read a chapter in The Great Hunt and then took a shower. It's been a good morning.0 -
Lol @SatiaRenee that's a good thing though! Now you know you can do it, and the increase in weights will improve your results in the end. Way to go!
Today was T25 Speed 2.0 for me and day 19 of the 60 day hybrid. Been itching to do some 21 day fix workouts again so might switch to do a whole round or just throw one in here and there, or maybe do both?! I miss working with the weights.
My Sister in Law wants to go to the beach Monday with the kidlets and dare I say..I think I might actually be comfortable wearing a bikini! Which, in April I was thinking I never would again....so am kind of excited about it! And a little nervous/self conscious. Shrug. I'm doing it though! I'm proud of what I accomplished so far and this seems like a good way to celebrate. 0 -
@venuila The only way I could wear a bikini is if I got one of those high waisted retro ones because of the stretch marks I have from having had twins. But I would definitely do it when I reach my goal weight if I had one. No doubt about it.
Morning Workout
JMBR
P1/W2/D6: Cardio
I'm not a big fan of these cardio workouts but I'm committing to the program as it is designed because I know that when I find something uncomfortable it's often because I need it. If at the end of the program I decide I still don't especially like the cardio, I'll make sure to tuck a note in with the DVDs so I remember this when I use them again. I can certainly find some more enjoyable cardio to do, I'm sure.
PiYo
W2/D6: Sweat
Used my new yoga gloves today and it was very interesting. Actually, before I even got to use them I twinged a muscle in my back during the warm-up. I pulled out my foam roller and tried to massage and then stretch it out. I considered not doing PiYo but figured the movement would be better for me. And I was right. By the end of the workout, I could breathe deeply. Yes, there is still some stiffness and soreness trying to happen but I have no doubt I would have felt worse by now if I had done nothing.
And the gloves. I can see why some people complain about slipping because, if you put pressure only in your wrist, your hand will slip in the gloves. (Palms do sweat, after all.) Guess what? You aren't supposed to only put pressure on your wrist! If the pressure falls along the palms and fingers, the slipping I've seen others complain about won't occur. I was in a lot of downward dog poses, plank, push-ups, etc. I experienced no cutting into the webbing between my fingers due to slipping at all, so I'm very happy I bought these yoga gloves.
Now here's hoping I say the same tomorrow when I wear them during PiYo Core.
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Okay. Not saying the same today because my back was worse and worse as the day wore on. I am taking a rest day today. In bed and probably won't be online much. Take care! I know I shall!0
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30DS + 25 minute run0
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Did I say I was surprised by how easy JMBR is? Did I say I thought JM would be tougher? I did, didn't I? Lesson learned.
Jillian Michaels Body Revolution
P1/W3/#3
I tried to struggle through this workout using 7.5 lbs but finally had to pause things and adjust the 10s to 5s because it simply wasn't happening for me. I had to skip a few reps along the way and on Thursday, when I do this workout again, I'll definitely just use 5 lbs and be done with it.
Very unhappy with some of Jillian's advice. Given that this DVD set is distributed by Gaiam, a company that specializes in yoga, I am especially disappointed to hear her advising one of the people, and anyone and everyone using the DVDs, to do Tree Pose (vriksasana) and put the foot on the knee. Sure she says "don't press on the knee" but no yoga instructor worth a damn would ever encourage placing the foot on the knee. It is irresponsible of Jillian and Gaiam.
PiYo
W3/D1: Define: Upper Body
I was done in by Jillian's workout so doing more work on upper body, especially my triceps, was too much. Last time I did this workout, I was able to get all the way through, modifying only when Chalene did the PiYo Kick-Through. But this time, I couldn't even keep up. I just didn't have it in me. And I still have to muster up the strength to double up so I can do Sunday's PiYo Core. I may not make it today but before the week's end, I plan on doubling up.
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@SatiaRenee I was going to ask you how the yoga gloves were treating you. Glad they are helping, I'll be asking hubby for some for my birthday next weekend.
I've done 21 days of the T25/PiYo hybrid and not really feeling it anymore...I don't think 60 day programs are meant for me. After 21 days I started to get bored with it...I did day 1 of 21 day fix today. Going to decide by tomorrow if I am going to do a full round or just switch things up for a while.
I used to be a huuuuuuuuuge fan of JM! Now though...and it still pains me a little to say...I love Autumn. I've only done one JM workout since I started this journey April 1 and wasn't as into it as I was a few years ago. Maybe I'll try it again soon and see. Who knows, I'm all over the place lately.
Oooo. I did go to the beach today and totally rocked a bikini...well, the top half anyway. I have a few stretch marks too but thought I should embrace them and my new found abs that are becoming rather noticeable. (eeeee!) My Sister in Law was even like
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@venuila I am going to encourage my son to get a pair since he's doing PiYo with me. My set was a glove/sock combo. At first I didn't really think I would use the gloves but then I remembered how very cold my feet get in winter and how often I wish I could do yoga with socks on. So I may find myself using and loving the socks too . . . but not now in summer when I'm already feeling overheated!
And isn't it grand having others validate your hard work? I have hit that point where everyone is noticing and commenting and I love it!!!
Morning Workout
JMBR
P1/W3/Workout 4
I stuck with the 5/7.5 lbs today but I think I could have used 7.5 throughout. I will see how I feel after I do this workout again on Friday and, if I still feel I have more to give, I'll use the 7.5 lbs. Of course I had to modify the impact moves but I knew that going into it. Definitely felt good after I was done!
PiYo
W3/D2/PiYo Buns
Woo! I forgot how tough this one is. Now I remember why my hamstrings were sooooo sore when I first did PiYo. I hope my son forgives me for inviting him to this party. LOL! I still "owe" him Sunday's workout. I need to look over the workout schedule and pick the most logical day to make that happen, even if it means doing it on the PiYo Rest Day.
Saw the doctor yesterday.
She's sending me to have some x-rays done. My ankle and my hip are bothering me and we're not sure if my ankle is overcompensating for my hip or my hip is overcompensating for my ankle. I'll know soon enough, I suppose. I won't get the x-rays done until the 12th when my daughter-in-law can take me to have them done. It's obviously not holding me back, or anything. I just want to be as pain free as possible.0
