Looking for Support/Motivation for Jillian workouts :)
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That's some dedication finishing before six!!!
I quite liked level one of ri 30, there were no horrible surprises, and the time went quickly enough... I'll worry about the killer plank moves next week!
I really did not like level 3 for some reason..now level 4 was AWESOME! If you liked level 2, you;ll like level 4.
I was up in weight yesterday..but my time of the month (joy..) and we ate out friday night..Chinese, so my sodium was probably thru the roof. did my shed n shred this weekend both days..also did some heavy duty cleaning yesterday..(when something is stressing or bothering you in your personal life, its amazing with what gusto you attack housework!)
Looking at bikinis last night online..put my mind back on track. I function better when I have a GOAL to work towards..goal is rocking my victorias secret Beach sexy bikini this summer!0 -
I started Level 3 of the 30DS! Considering that I always stopped before after finishing Level 1, I'm feeling pretty proud of myself! That said…I found the jump squats! *gives Jillian a nasty look through the TV* Also, the pile hops are pure pain, but considering that I've always been sensitive about my inner thighs (going back to childhood), part of me is thinking, "Oooh, do I get to look like a ballet dancer now?"
Okay, okay, gonna finish my water, hop in a shower and head off to my first day of my new job!0 -
i am currently on ripped in 30 week 2 day 1 and boy its tough i really liked week 1 better0
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Good Morning fellow Jillian-ers! How is everyone this fine Tuesday?
Welcome to everyone joining us on our Jillian journey :happy: great support in this thread
Elisa - welcome
I always find week 2 quite a jump from week 1 of the RI30 - great results though!
Ceal - Great job on getting to level 3 :happy: I'm sure you'll be swan laking in no time
Good luck with the new job
TXRanchgirl - Great goal, I'm sure you'll be rocking your bikini body in no time TOTM sucks though! I quite often refuse to weigh or measure when the witch is in town!
Erical78 - welcome great job with the 30DS and excellent that you are down 7lbs :happy: RI30 is a great one to move on to - hope you enjoy it
katrkels11 - Welcome Lots of great support here for all of Jillian's workouts - when do you plan to start? :happy:
Sinrh - welcome Sounds like you have been doing great with the slimdown - thanks for the link. I must admit i find doing the same thing for 30 days straight a bit dull, but haven't yet doubled up workouts - one of the main reasons i like Jillian is i know i can manage 25 mins once a day and the results still seem pretty good Hope you have great success with your measurements :happy:
lucylou - glad you enjoyed level 1 of the RI30 :happy: Yes finishing before six surprised me too! But i was energised after it was done and didn't feel as bad as i expected to later in the evening!
AFM - Another early one today, definitely prefer to get the workout done and not worry about fitting it in later - although getting out of bed was tough :laugh: DH ordered some heavier weights (still only 4kg but heavier than we've had to date) and i'm hoping to use them on some of the bicep/row and tricep if i can manage moves - anything to get rid of those bingo wings!
Hope you are all having a great start to Tuesday :happy: Di0 -
DLD53-that is EXACTLY how I feel! some mornings (like today) it was a pinch hard to motivate myself to get up early..but Im glad Ive got it out of the way..Im less likley to make excuses for not doing it!
Yesterday I was going to run with my kiddo (on spring break and he still needs to keep up his fitness for track) but I got stuck late at work..so after supper and chores, with the house to myself, I decided to treat myself to alittle ripped in 30..holy hell was I feeling it! level 2..2 minutes of cardio in plank..yeeoch! Felt a huge burn in my core. havent done a double work in awhile (did shed n shred in the morning) and usually its doubling up with yoga..
Did ripped level 2 again this morning..boy what a burn! I may go for a run this evening while kiddo is at soccer.
and down to 115.8 this morning!0 -
Hello all....I'm new to not just JM but to strength training in any form. I started this journey a year ago with diet, in May started running and ran until 10days ago when I decided to start getting stronger I just finished level 1 (I'm guessing 10 days level 1, 10 days level 2, and 10 days level 3??) of 30DS and after reading the boards seems like today I should do some pics and measurements and then get on with Level 2. I have read people say they hated 30DS and/or had no results and I can't imagine......my arms in particular are getting more sculpted (I can't believe I have arm muscles) and I had never tried a push up in my life so I see it ALL as amazing results so I don't know. Level 2 up today and we'll see what it has to bring huh? 0
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I just started Revolution last night, alternating it with half-marathon training (race is Oct 11), and pairing it with slow flow or yin yoga.
Was a good first session, looking forward to completing the program and seeing the results!0 -
I love JM videos, but I can never get past the first half of L1. I am currently doing 6 week 6 pack. I'm hoping that the more I do this the further I can go. Any advice?0
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I love JM videos, but I can never get past the first half of L1. I am currently doing 6 week 6 pack. I'm hoping that the more I do this the further I can go. Any advice?
I am also doing the 6 week 6 pack karma and those side planks legit make me want to die... They really hurt my arm/leg to where I can't really do them. So I'm thinking of making it through either RI30 or 30DS (or at least getting past level one) and then adding the 6 week back in so I have some arm strength or whatever to get through it.
I'm going to Mexico for vacation here in about 6 weeks so I really need to crack down and get serious! I would love any help and support! 0 -
Only 3 days left of 30DS. I was feeling a bit down as the scale has not budged since level 2, so I cheated and took some early measurements..... thighs are still melting away! Final results to be posted Friday.
@lizzie - maybe playing some mariachi music while working out would get you motivated for Mexico! Haha!0 -
She uses sideplanks in the Extreme Shed N Shred..my arm would want to give out too when I first started..do the modifyer (knee down) and work up to the full sideplank..Thats what I did..now I do the fullout sideplank..it DOES burn, but I love feeling my core muscles being worked like that.0
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I have trouble with the side planks also. I just put my knee down when it gets to be too much.
I have 3 days left of the Slimdown. I didn't work out yesterday as planned because I woke up sore and my ankle in particular was bothering me. I didn't want to aggravate it further with all the jumping and kicking in BFBM. I might take today off too since it's STILL bothering me. It's weird cuz I never had ankle problems in the first 27 days. Maybe my form in my lunges after a week off wasn't right or something...or 85 minutes of Jillian was just too much. lol. If it's still sore tomorrow I'll just save day 28 for last and continue onto days 29 and 30. I really just don't want to jump on a sore ankle. I want to be done by Saturday for sure. This last week is killing me.0 -
Just a quickie from me this morning as i'm running a bit late! Welcome to everyone joining Great to have so many of us working together to achieve our goals :happy:
Good early workout again here, interesting to see a few people doubling up on workouts ... I'm wondering if i might try to do that as an April challenge? I *think* I have enough energy for an extra set in the evening! :bigsmile:
Hope you all have a great day :happy: Di0 -
So, I was short on time this week, so instead of the BFBM/NMTZ rotation I've had going, I decided to start RI30 since its a shorter workout. Is it just me, or is Jillian a bit mean to her assistants in Level 1? I'm not liking her change in attitude, after the first day I muted her because I was so put off by it. I like the workout, still torching the calories on my HRM and I can do everything without the modifier, which makes me feel like I've accomplished something. Thank God for the mute button or else I don't know if I could stick with this for 30 days!
Never thought I'd say this, but I miss BFBM and the old Jillian. Thankfully my schedule next week calms down a bit so I should have more time to do my last week of NMTZ/BFBM rotation before going back for more RI30.0 -
L2 RI30 makes me laugh, at one point Jillian says "You bought the DVD, you FOOL! You have to do it!"
I don't think I noticed her being more mean than usual - but she does get at her assistants a lot! And she is particuarly vocal in these ones (not seen level 3 or 4 yet).
L2 is hard, but I always find it OK for a few days until I build up the strength to actually do the exercises full-pelt. Then it's impossible. I found that with 30 Day Shred.
I'm getting back into exercise after a long hiatus (where I put on 20lbs again). So it's Jillian for a good few months. After RI30, it's the good old BFBM/NMTZ. Then 6 week 6 pack, Killer buns and thighs. Then...I think that's it for a bit, and I move onto Bob Harper.0 -
LOL clareyoung80..yes, she says it during that killer 2 minutes of cardio in plank..I found her to be amusing in level 2..level 3 she seemed alittle less vocal..level 4 shes back to her amusing self. she really picks on Basheara, but "B" seems like she can handle it..;)
I admit, I modify some of the stuff in level 2 ripped...in the abs..I add sideplanks and russian twists..I also will add weights to the cardio portions at times.
I pushed thru my level 2 ripped this morning..but I struggled..body is saying "REST"..I ran yesterday afternoon too..been doubling up and going to bed super late (midnight) so I need to give myself a rest day I think..tomorrow will do it. Hope everyone has a great day!0 -
I may dust out my collection of JM dvds and join in! Its been nearly 2 years since I did them but loved them at the time. I was addicted and had great results with all of them. I think I might go back to basics and start again with 30DS. I used to alternate between this and 6W6P.0
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This is a random post, but I have a copy of killer buns and thighs that I'm never going to use,I just can't balance enough for it, and that's due to a medical condition that isn't going to change.
If anyone in UK wants it,I'm happy to post to a work address or something (I wouldn't give my address out to random stranger on internet).... let me know.0 -
Hi
I managed to finish level 1 of Ripped in 30 and have done day 1 of level 2. Really enjoyed it.0 -
Hi
I managed to finish level 1 of Ripped in 30 and have done day 1 of level 2. Really enjoyed it.
Congrats! you will have a good core work in level 2! (at least I do!)
I am on a rest day..as promised..this is big, mentally, as alot of times I wake up and just do my video..in prep, I fooled myself and set my alarm later..so I wouldnt possibly have the time to workout, make breakfast, feed critters, get kid to his friends and make it to work on time..I feel pretty good..and even went to bed pushing midnight again. my core was aching yesterday afternoon, as were my upper arms.
I have a potluck tonight to go too..Im being UBER careful about anything I put in my body today..since I have no extra calories to give up. made what looks like a DELISH pudding fruit salad for the potluck tonight..a teeny bit of fat free cool whip, a can of unsweetened coconut milk, sugar free vanilla pudding and a smidge of vanilla..mixed with tropical fruit. cant wait to try it! 0 -
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I managed to finish level 1 of Ripped in 30 and have done day 1 of level 2. Really enjoyed it.
Congrats! you will have a good core work in level 2! (at least I do!)
I am on a rest day..as promised..this is big, mentally, as alot of times I wake up and just do my video..in prep, I fooled myself and set my alarm later..so I wouldnt possibly have the time to workout, make breakfast, feed critters, get kid to his friends and make it to work on time..I feel pretty good..and even went to bed pushing midnight again. my core was aching yesterday afternoon, as were my upper arms.
I have a potluck tonight to go too..Im being UBER careful about anything I put in my body today..since I have no extra calories to give up. made what looks like a DELISH pudding fruit salad for the potluck tonight..a teeny bit of fat free cool whip, a can of unsweetened coconut milk, sugar free vanilla pudding and a smidge of vanilla..mixed with tropical fruit. cant wait to try it!
I did level 1 & level 2 together yest but was going slow on level 2 trying to learn the moves! I can feel my legs today but rest of me seems ok at the mo. Will see how it goes tonight. I wish I had your motivation to do it. I really enjoy it when I do it though so need to just get on with it! lol0 -
You people are not making me look forward to level two!!!
Day 2 of ri 30,I swear I'm going to launch my weight into the tv by the end of the 7 days (by accident)
Other than that it was good.
I'm liking the idea of doubling up , I find it hard to motivate myself in the eve though...and still trying to run most mornings...might switch workouts around when my favourite dj leaves next week and won't keep me company on early morning run.0 -
Hi everyone sorry I've been MIA I guess I am eating my words that 30 day shred is easier than RI30. I am struggling. Level 1 was easy level 2 is killing me so I haven't been doing it consistently. I am going to push through and finish it. I hope everyone is doing well. I see we have a lot of new people.... Welcome. Well I am off Happy Jillianing.0
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I am on week 4 in RI30 and have two more days left. I will wrap it up on Tuesday (I do her workouts every other day with HIIT workouts on the off days) and will move on to the 30DS by April 1st. Not sure if I am going to do the program every other day like I have been doing with RI30 or just push through and do it every day with 1-2 days of rest each week. I do plan to do each level for 10 days. I completed the 30DS before with great results. I do vaguely remember the pain of level 2. Hopefully all the planks I have been enduring throughout RI30 will help prepare me a little better for level 2 in the 30DS.0
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Level 2 of 30DS was the hardest for me..funny level 2 of Ripped is hardest for me too..I wonder if thats a common theme in these videos..easier level 1..HARD level 2?
Rest day did me good, I got up and was able to blow thru my Ripped level 2 with no fatigue. the first set really works me hard. I usually modify the second set's leg lifts..I do the brazilian Ju Jit Su move from Extreme Shed..I cant remember the name of it..its a constant squat from side to side.
during the second set of abs I do side planks, both sides. on the third set of abs I do russian twists the full minute. I Since my core is my "problem area"..I really wanted to up the ante and challenge myself.0 -
Finished 30 Day Shred this Morning!
Results:
Weight: -12 pounds!!!
Arms: -.5" / .75"
Chest: -2" (boo!)
Belly: -1.25"
Hips: -2.25"
Thighs: -2" /-1.75" (woohoo!)
Calves: -.5" / .75"
I'm 1/4" lopsided it appears!0 -
Finished 30 Day Shred this Morning!
Results:
Weight: -12 pounds!!!
Arms: -.5" / .75"
Chest: -2" (boo!)
Belly: -1.25"
Hips: -2.25"
Thighs: -2" /-1.75" (woohoo!)
Calves: -.5" / .75"
I'm 1/4" lopsided it appears!
Fantastic results!!!
Well done you!
Dare I ask what now? 0 -
chunkybun, congratulations on finishing!
Unfortunately, my own progress is a little disappointing today. I just downloaded The Walk (it's made by the same people who did Zombies!Run) and since I love to walk, I've been doing that for a few days and took a few days off from Jillian. And boy did I notice it in my workout today! I handled the pile jumps the first day without resting, despite feeling like my legs were on fire, but today I was checking out all over the place, doing her 5 second rest to the point where despite the video going for 25 minutes, I shortened my exercise time in my log to 20, just to account for the lack of effort.
I know days like today happen and the only thing to do is to try harder tomorrow, but still. At the moment I'm glad that JM can't see me through my computer screen, because she would have been yelling at me today.0 -
Started No More Trouble Zones this morning. Going to do 3x a week and 2 days cardio.0
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Aaaargh! Just wrote a long reply only to lose it :sad:
So the *very* condensed version...
chunkybun - great results - well done to you indeed and thanks for sharing
Hope everyone else is doing well - since the start of the thread we've been supporting and motivating for nearly three months now - well done us :happy:
Miserable here sadly, DS shared his flu/cough combo with the entire household so no workouts for 3 days. Really annoyed as i was so happy with the level of fitness and strength i had reached - so hope it doesn't all disappear if i have to take a few more days :sad: But i am struggling to move at all right now, let alone do Jillian!
Hope you are all having a great start to the week, Di :happy:0
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