Looking for Support/Motivation for Jillian workouts :)

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  • jmht345
    jmht345 Posts: 189 Member
    Feel better Di!

    I'm taking a rest day today, changed up my routine and added heavier lifting in addition to the Jillian DVDs each morning, and wow, I am really feeling the new routine in my arms today! Since I need to get through yoga tonight I decided to give myself the morning off for extra rest. Back to the BFBM/NMTZ rotation tomorrow.

    Happy Jillian-ing All!
  • sinrh
    sinrh Posts: 11 Member
    Hope you feel better soon DLD53 :(


    I STILL have 3 days left of the Slimdown. This last week has been the hardest to finish. My ankle is still sore, so I've just been doing Bob Harper's and Erin Motz yoga videos. I have Jillian's yoga DVDs too, but nothing is easy with Jillian.

    I took my measurements today despite not finishing the Slimdown. I'm 27 days completed, so close enough for measurements anyways. I lost a couple pounds during my 2 weeks off, and I had been stuck for a couple weeks before that. Over training maybe?
    Anyways, I'm down 7lbs since I started the Slimdown and 8 inches :)
  • TXRanchGirl
    TXRanchGirl Posts: 303
    OK Everyone..a slight change in "plans"..

    after talking with my husband this weekend..he feels Im working strength abit to much..espc in my upper body. I never wanted to be "muscly"..just not flabby..Hard pill to swallow but if hubby is one thing, its brutally honest..if he is telling me the muscles in my arms are turning him off..Im not going to question it.

    So Im thinking of encorporting more cardio and then do Ripped 3 times a week (for strength)

    Can anyone reccomend a good cardio DVD..Jillian or otherwise..that I can start doing? Id run..but I honestly like having a DVD to go off of..because running in the afternoon is a hit or miss depending on my family's activities.

    Or even a DVD that focuses more on the core and lower half of the body..
  • chunkybun
    chunkybun Posts: 179 Member
    Burn Fat Boost Metabolism is 40 mins of pure cardio.

    You could try her kick boxing one too. Haven't tried it, but it looks good.
  • TXRanchGirl
    TXRanchGirl Posts: 303
    thats one I was considering..along with the kickboxing one.

    I like the 20 minute ones better..espc on crazy mornings..but have done 40 minutes in the AM too.
  • DLD53
    DLD53 Posts: 118 Member
    Thanks for the sympathy everyone :smile: Managed to get through work but I'm so achy! It's like the very first time i encountered Jillian all over again :wink:

    TXRacnchGirl - I agree, BFBM is great for cardio and like NMTZ you don't have to do all at once, you could split it in half and do 3 sets for 20 mins :D We can't get the kickbox over here but i've heard good things, I also like Billy Blanks Taebo. Hope you find a happy medium for you and DH :smile:

    sinrh - those are great results - well done to you :happy: Hope the ankle feels better soon. Do you know what you plan on doing when the slimdown is finished?

    jmht345 - great job with upping the weights, what are you working with now? Hope the yoga goes well and your arms get used to the new regime soon!

    Happy exercising everyone :D Di :happy:
  • chunkybun
    chunkybun Posts: 179 Member
    No More Trouble Zones yesterday morning = pain this morning. Holy cow I'm sore, and used 5lb weights for most of it. Moved up to 8's for some.

    Back of thighs and triceps are feeling it the most. The original plan was to mix this with cardio, but with the soreness I'm feeling today, I'll likely just go for a long walk tonight and finish with some yoga.

    Take care of yourself Di.
  • DLD53
    DLD53 Posts: 118 Member
    Thanks ChunkyBun :smile: Wow! 5lb weights for all of NMTZ and 8's for some is awesome, no wonder you're in pain! I'm sure it will be short lived though and the muscles will awesome. Hope the walk and the yoga ease the pain somewhat :happy:
  • lucyloutoo
    lucyloutoo Posts: 522 Member
    Yes, feel better soon Di...

    I know I used to do a jm kick boxing routine from YouTube, she was quite giggly in it...most odd...but good fun.
    I've also done bfbm on YouTube (you may have noticed I like YouTube!) and wow is hard.....I'd get to a point where I thought I'd have to give up, then suddenly it all got easier.

    I'm still enjoying ripped level one...I'll move it up to level two later this week.

    And chunkybun....take it easy! :)
  • katrkels11
    katrkels11 Posts: 115 Member
    Hey everybody, I just started the 30DS up again. Day 1 level 1 complete for the most part. It gets hard when you have a 15 month old baby who wants you to pick her up the whole time haha. Going to really try and stick with it this time!
  • jensan37
    jensan37 Posts: 151 Member
    To those wondering about her kickboxing DVD...I just did Kickbox FastFix for the second time today and I LOVE it!!! There are three 20-minute workouts. After doing the first two I was completely drenched in sweat :) Very fun and I highly recommend!
  • TXRanchGirl
    TXRanchGirl Posts: 303
    GREAT! thank you! I may get it
    Sucks its only 20 minutes..but bet I could run 2 back to back if I wanted? I enjoyed the kickboxing aspect of Extreme Shed..I work both sides of my body, even though JM doesnt..I do.
  • chunkybun
    chunkybun Posts: 179 Member
    Only made it through 1/2 of NMTZ this morning. Partly because I was up late, so slept in a bit and partly because I'm still sore from Sunday.

    I'll do the 2nd half on Thursday, and see if I can get through the whole thing again on Sunday.
  • CalistaBruno
    CalistaBruno Posts: 34 Member
    Hello,

    I'm starting the 30DS for the... fifth?... time? I think? Yes, anyway, motivation is definitely in order here.
  • TXRanchGirl
    TXRanchGirl Posts: 303
    doubled up with level 1 ESNS and level 2 Ripped yesterday...and am feeling it today..I helped hubby under a house on monday too..so my muscles are alittle stiff from that adventure too..woke up late so no workout this morning..may be a rest day..depends on what I feel like this afternoon..been going to bed late, pushing hard and feeling worn down.
  • DLD53
    DLD53 Posts: 118 Member
    Afternoon Everyone :smile:

    TXRanchGirl - Great job with the doubling up and a good idea to listen to your body today - give the muscles time to repair and get stronger :D How did you find doing the two together? Do-able every workout day or more of a 'when i think my body can take it' kind of thing?

    Calla - Welcome :happy: Loads of great motivation on here from lots of Jillian workout fans :D Good luck with re-starting, let us know how you get on ... what weights are you using?

    Chunkybun - half of NMTZ is still a pretty good workout so well done you :D

    Jen - thanks for the recommendation - still miffed that we can't get that one over here as i really enjoy the kickboxing moves! Sounds like you had a great workout :D

    How is everyone else doing?

    AFM thankfully feeling slightly less ill today - I managed one workout this morning but opted for one of my YouTube 10 minute workouts (30 Day Fat Burn) just to see how i was.... and it was ok - still coughing a lot but i managed so i'm aiming to get back into the regular routine from tomorrow. Probably won't be at full pelt for a few more days but something is definitely better than nothing right?! When I'm back to regular fitness I'm definitely going to try doubling up - only two more full months before my big holiday, time for a good toning push i think!

    Hope you are all having a great Wednesday, Di :happy:
  • TXRanchGirl
    TXRanchGirl Posts: 303
    sorry to hear you are still battling the crud DLD..:(..respitory stuff really seems to hamper my exercising..same with the kiddo. Living in Texas, we both deal with allergies year round too..yuck! I always say, even a "bad" or "short" workout is better then none at all!

    I doubled up Saturday too..20 minute break inbetween..yesterday I did one in the morning and one in the evening..I was doing the AM and PM works before my husband came home..now its hit or miss..I try to double up if hes out in the evening and my kid's scheduale permits..I shouldnt sneak the exercise..but I feel better..a huge sense of accomplishment when I do 2..but he would be upset..we still dont see eye to eye on my weight..its very very hard to know that your SO is not attracted to you physically due to your weight..but at the same time you get comments from others saying youve never looked better..still trying to find balance in my food ans exercise routine. Im in the 117 range..gained 10 pounds since the fall..cant tell you the amuont of self control it takes to consciously "gain" and let myself eat things I had previously put "off limits"

    anyway..I enjoy the twice a day works..interestingly, I seem to crave sweet things when I get home from work..if I workout, that sweet craving goes away..:)
  • lucyloutoo
    lucyloutoo Posts: 522 Member
    Just done level 2 of ripped in 30, you were right, much harder.
    For me, it wasn't so much about the plank moves,but a lot more stabilising...I'm rubbish at that.... Oh well, only five more times to suffer! :)
  • CealR
    CealR Posts: 33 Member
    So, after a few days without doing Jillian, I decided to try going back to Level 1...but this time, I upped my weights from 1 kilogram to 3. I didn't like the anterior raises w/side lunge before, but now they're a LOT harder. But at least I feel like I'm actually doing something during the chest flies. Depending on how I feel tomorrow (I have a feeling I'm gonna be hurting) I may either go back to Level 3 or keep going back on Level 1 with the harder weights.

    Also, glad to hear that you're feeling better DLD53!
  • chmtastic
    chmtastic Posts: 178 Member
    Hello everyone! :flowerforyou:

    I :heart: JM! 2 years ago in April, I decided to stop being a chubby slug and do something. I did the Body Revolution program (and joined MFP!) and it was awesome! I own pretty much all of her workouts. Between that program and doing P90X, I lost 20 lbs. I am 5'8", went from 160 lbs to 140 and size 8/10 to a 4/6. I have gained about 5 lbs back, but it's muscle weight (as the small clothes fit great)! Since then, I have done 2 5Ks (though I am NOT a runner!)!

    Although I changed my profile and missed 1 darn day :sad: , I have been working out & logging my food consistently for more than 700 days :happy:

    My routine usually goes like this:
    M: JM (weights/circuit training)
    T: JM (cardio) & Tready (walk/jogging right now on treadmill--- injured my ankle back in Oct, so I'm easing back into things!)
    W: JM (abs) & Pilates
    TH: JM (yoga)
    F: JM (weights/circuit)
    S: JM - any of the longer (40 min or more) circuits & Tready
    S: Yoga

    Please feel free to add and I'm glad I found this thread!! Good luck to you all :smile:
  • TXRanchGirl
    TXRanchGirl Posts: 303
    chmtastic, welcome! Which videos in your collection are your "go too's"? Ive found switching things up, regarding videos, keeps things interesting for me at least..Im still not totally sold on the yoga..but I still do it from time to time..dont know if the exercise calculator on MFP is accurate for say, Yoga Inferno?

    Got up and worked out..felt great after my rest day..although I spent the evening crawling around under a house helping hubby level it..I silently thanked jillian as I had to belly crawl, in plank back and forth numerous times..:)..picked up the 30 pound jack one handed too..
  • chmtastic
    chmtastic Posts: 178 Member
    TX: I like her yoga workouts, but they are more of a workout than relaxation or stretching LOL I wear a HRM for accurate calorie burning info. Though, I sure do break a sweat during those workouts!

    My go-tos are any that are under 35 min! LOL I do roll my eyes when she says "It's only 20 min" when it's really 30+, but whatever. They are short and sweet! I really enjoy the body revolution series, though.

    I took a rest day today. I am exhausted. Will attempt a workout in the AM and then will be chaperoning a dance tomorrow night! I'm sure I'll do some dancing! hehe
  • lobster888
    lobster888 Posts: 861 Member
    Hey Jillian Peeps, I am still here .. I have been so busy with the family wedding reunion -but now back to normal routine. I am doing workout 3 again of Ripped in 30 because I really didn't get a lot in last week. I was very activity but just not with a DVD workout. So I trying to get back to normal. My big problem is getting back in control of my sugar --- I feel like I need sugar rehab-- whenever I spurge then all I want is sugar snacks. New Orleans best pralines and a homemade chocolate flourless cake was the culprit !! I know I have a strong sugar addiction ---so now I have to go cold turkey and detox again but I really struggle with it. Anyone else have this problem?? It's really hard for me---

    But on the other hand, my workout plan really did work. I loved my new dress. I will try to post a picture. I received many complements... it felt good to feel good!!!
    Hope everyone has a happy healthy day!!
  • TXRanchGirl
    TXRanchGirl Posts: 303
    chm-yeah, I figured her Yoga was alot different then "normal" yoga..I break a sweat during inferno too! while its not my favorite, I like how it increases my flexiability and balance..we were loading roundbales of hay the other day..I effortlessly scaled 2 rows of them to straighten a strap..a year ago I would have not been able to do that.

    yeah, 20 minutes my rear! LOL I to love the short ones..espc since I workout in the AM..I keep hearing so much about this body revolution..sounds neat!

    lobster, I hear you..I recently sugar detoxed too from the holidays and such..I know, how awful its been so long..culprit was my kiddo asking for treats..I wont deny my family food..but I homemake EVERYTHING..and I LOVE choc chip cookie dough..raw..My husband, who loves cookies too, finally told me to just take a break..I was baking EVERY weekend for my family...treats now and then are good..but Ive scaled WAY back and its helped ME by not having it there. :) make a conscious choice..focus on how good you feel when you dont eat crap...that was a big thing for me..because eating crap makes me feel like crap.

    We went out to eat last night..soccer game ran late..went to our favorite chinese buffet..I like this place because they have a decent salad bar, good egg drop soup and boiled shrimp. I had alittle lime cottage cheese for dessert too..(I LOVE their lime CC)..and forgoed my bean curd balls (a favorite)..yeah for me!

    Got up and did about 35 minutes of Ripped in 30 level 2. instead of plank jacks, I did plank skaters...I really like those. I also added supermans to circuit 1 strength, russian twists to circuit 2 abs and rolling sideplanks to circuit 3 abs. love the work on my core. its suppossed to be a beautiful weekend here..I will be bringing some of my sheep up closer to my house who are getting close to having their lambs, riding my horse and going out to the range for some gun time! Have a great day all!
  • Music35Fly
    Music35Fly Posts: 98 Member
    Hello everyone!

    Is it too late to join your group? I am in need of motivation/support. :) I have been trying to lose the same 12-15 lbs for over a year with ups and downs. I am trying to focus on body fat % more now instead since my ultimate goal is to be tone. I love working out with Jillian DVD's and plan to workout tonight with either 30DS or Ripped in 30.

    How is everyone doing? Any food or workout advice that has helped you stay with it?
  • Music35Fly
    Music35Fly Posts: 98 Member
    Chmtastic,

    Love that you have been working out so long and reaching your goals. How do you stay focused? Do you work out in the morning or evening? I find it so hard to stick to a workout schedule.
  • lucyloutoo
    lucyloutoo Posts: 522 Member
    Sore shoulders...

    That is all (because it's all about me.:laugh: )
  • RunBakeLove
    RunBakeLove Posts: 101 Member
    Hi all!

    I am currently on Level 2 Day 6 of the 30DS. This is my second? time trying and I have never made it all the way through. I am a little worried because I have a "vacation" (going across country to meet the boyfriend's fam!) planned starting a week from tomorrow. I will probably be on Level 3 Day 2 or 3 when I leave. I will be gone for 5 days and while I plan to be active (swimming, hiking, etc), I wasn't planning on bringing the shred. My muscles won't completely forget how to work in 5 days, right? :laugh:

    Also, something I noticed, my abs are never sore the next day after a workout. They are sore when I attempt the first crunch and continue but never a lasting soreness like my legs. Had my boyfriend watch me do it one time to check my form and he says I'm ok on that...any advice or is this normal?
  • Left4Good
    Left4Good Posts: 304
    I'm thinking about trying the 30 day shred. Sounds like it works =)
  • TXRanchGirl
    TXRanchGirl Posts: 303
    Music, Ive found getting up FIRST thing and doing my workout then helps..as my day progresses, my plans may change, I may loose focus. Id rather get it over and know its done..and if I can squeeze an afternoon work in, thats great too!

    Lots of water..I did not drink nearly enough before..and I can tell when I havent drank enough now. I use Mio to flavor it..probably not the "Best" but its what works for me. I try to fill half my plate with veggies or fruit at each meal. lean protein..limit my carbs and try to keep sugar away.

    I put effort into EVERY workout I do. I focus on my form..even if Im tired, I make sure my form is RIGHT so I get the best burn.

    I remember how I felt before and how I feel now..

    and I envision certain floozys I know in front of me while doing my kickboxing circuits..now THAT will bring strength forth! LOL

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