Starting JM 6 week 6 pack Sunday 22nd May

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  • Katrob9
    Katrob9 Posts: 431 Member
    Not sure why it posted that 3 times. Sorry everyone!!
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    wow, just, wow. She's not messing about is she?? It is totally different from 30DS but I loved it! I know I'll be feeling it tomorrow (especially doing it after 2 hours of belly dancing!)

    One question... My arm felt like it was going to buckle doing the side plank. I just don't think I'm strong enough to hold my weight that way. Any ideas on how to modify it r do you think my form might be off?

    I was a bit unsure of some of the moves because I didn't watch it before I did it, but I reckon that is just going to take me a couple of days to ge used to.

    :)

    The side plank lifts are hard. Try doing just normal planks instead then when u have some spare time try doing just a normal side plank with one foot slightly in front of the other. I actually found I could do these if I wore trainers (better grip) so ended up doing them in the gym instead of at home during my DVD workout. You could also do plank twists instead which are on L2. U may find those easier. Checkout YouTube "jillian michaels plank twists"

    Ps do u find this harder than 30DS? I was thinking of getting it but I really enjoy how hardcore this DVD is.
  • sculptcha
    sculptcha Posts: 163 Member

    One question... My arm felt like it was going to buckle doing the side plank. I just don't think I'm strong enough to hold my weight that way. Any ideas on how to modify it r do you think my form might be off?

    I had the same problem not being strong enough to support my weight. Well, once I really got my legs and arm positioned in good form I was able to (barely), but by then she was already on to the next move! I just substituted the side plank raise thingy (body supported on the elbow) from level 3 of 30DS. Hopefully once I get into the rhythm of 6W6P a bit better, it will be easier and faster to get into correct form.

    Also, wow seconded.
  • becka63
    becka63 Posts: 712 Member

    One question... My arm felt like it was going to buckle doing the side plank. I just don't think I'm strong enough to hold my weight that way. Any ideas on how to modify it r do you think my form might be off?

    ! I just substituted the side plank raise thingy (body supported on the elbow) from level 3 of 30DS.

    Also, wow seconded.

    I found these impossible at first - katrob exactly like you describe!

    I did the side plank raise thing from L3 30DS too until I felt I could do 1/2 a set on an extended arm each side and then increased. On Monday I managed both sets both times, yesterday my wrist wasn't having it!

    What I found (and still find) difficult is that whilst I can do the 1st set, but then when you follow it with the spider planks (also not nice) and the mountain climbers (defo not nice 2nd time round!), my supporting wrist on the 2nd set is knackered!
  • DebiP10
    DebiP10 Posts: 275 Member
    D3 done. found the side planks a lot easier today, must be getting stronger as i only felt like dropping when i got to the last 2 lol
  • Katrob9
    Katrob9 Posts: 431 Member
    So pleased I'm not the only one who struggles with them. Great idea substituting from level 3 of the shred. I'll do that til my weight doesn't resemble a hippo! :tongue:

    I have only done one day, but I think it is not necessarily harder than the shred, just totally different. There is a lot more jumping about in the shred whereas this is more strength training. My heart was still pounding by the end of this like! Looking forward to tonight! :)

    I do miss the shred though - maybe I could drag myself out of bed earlier and do the shred before work and then 6 week 6 pack when I get home...
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    So pleased I'm not the only one who struggles with them. Great idea substituting from level 3 of the shred. I'll do that til my weight doesn't resemble a hippo! :tongue:

    I have only done one day, but I think it is not necessarily harder than the shred, just totally different. There is a lot more jumping about in the shred whereas this is more strength training. My heart was still pounding by the end of this like! Looking forward to tonight! :)

    I do miss the shred though - maybe I could drag myself out of bed earlier and do the shred before work and then 6 week 6 pack when I get home...

    Something about the shred just doesnt convince me enough. Also I think it would be hard for me to commit to doing it every single day with my little girl around! I would feel awful if I missed a day. I would rather choose something that I can see through. Thinking of getting "Banish fat and boost metabolism" next.

    Feel quite sad that my last day of 6W6P is tomorrow. I think I might do an extra week... lol
  • DebiP10
    DebiP10 Posts: 275 Member
    So pleased I'm not the only one who struggles with them. Great idea substituting from level 3 of the shred. I'll do that til my weight doesn't resemble a hippo! :tongue:

    I have only done one day, but I think it is not necessarily harder than the shred, just totally different. There is a lot more jumping about in the shred whereas this is more strength training. My heart was still pounding by the end of this like! Looking forward to tonight! :)

    I do miss the shred though - maybe I could drag myself out of bed earlier and do the shred before work and then 6 week 6 pack when I get home...

    Something about the shred just doesnt convince me enough. Also I think it would be hard for me to commit to doing it every single day with my little girl around! I would feel awful if I missed a day. I would rather choose something that I can see through. Thinking of getting "Banish fat and boost metabolism" next.

    Feel quite sad that my last day of 6W6P is tomorrow. I think I might do an extra week... lol


    i prefer 6w6p to the shred, its more invigorating and i feel like im getting a good workout. i was also thinking ahead and gonna get the banish fat boost metabolism dvd next :happy:
  • Katrob9
    Katrob9 Posts: 431 Member
    I've bought BFBM and NMTZ, just waiting for the blooming things to arrive now!!!!
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    Right I'm definitely buying banish fat next then we can start a thread for that! Lol we are like the jillian michaels fan club! Lol
  • drblythe
    drblythe Posts: 163 Member
    I've got Banish Fat, NMTZ and 30DS and NMTZ is definitely my fav out of all of them! but if you're looking for something to do next check out the 30Day Slimdown its a plan by jillian to rotate all of these workouts and slowly up your exercise I finished it before I went away and loved it.

    I'm on day 3 today and I've had to leave it until late because of work, it's nearly 11pm and I'm only just about to start but oh well.

    Glad i'm not the only one having trouble with the side plank things, swapping them for the ones from Lvl 3 30DS is a great idea.

    I feeling it a little less in my legs today and more in my core.

    glad everyones doing so well

    B
  • DebiP10
    DebiP10 Posts: 275 Member
    Think i will just stick with the 1 workout at a time lol too much fuss doing this one 1 day n that one the next etc, when i get home from work i want to just get it over with n know what im doing then get my housework done n eat then sleep hahahahaha
  • becka63
    becka63 Posts: 712 Member
    I have BFBM and NMTZ and I felt as though I was getting a great workout from them. I don't know if I could do just one of them every day or every other day, because they are over 50 min each. However, you can choose to do individual circuits, so could devise your own workout - not sure I can b ar$ed, like debi said, like to just know what I'm doing and get it over with!

    Side planks a little easier today, burpees getting me! Are they called that because they make you burp?!! I swear I can feel my breakfast rising up when I do them, no other move induces that feeling! :sick:
  • drblythe
    drblythe Posts: 163 Member
    Haha yeah, I liked rotating workouts because I tend to get a bit bored doing only one for an extended time but the music in 6wk Six-pack isn's as annoying as the stuff in 30day shred so thats a plus :)

    I feel Like I totally kicked day 3 *kitten* just know (if i do say so myself) :p I'm starting to really enjoy the supermans (which i used to loath!) and don't even mind burpies so much.

    I feel like my arms are missing out though so I did a couple of exercises from NMTZ just to do some arm weights at the end. I may start adding that in once or twice a week, but i wont commit to that just yet.

    have a great day/night guys I'll be back tomorrow with day 4 :)
  • becka63
    becka63 Posts: 712 Member


    I feel like my arms are missing out though so I did a couple of exercises from NMTZ just to do some arm weights at the end. I may start adding that in once or twice a week, but i wont commit to that just yet.

    I kind of agree - I did 30 min on the wii step with my hand weights beforehand, but then I thought...hmm there's loads of plank in here!
  • Louise12
    Louise12 Posts: 389 Member
    hey guys so i am on week 2 and day 4 tonight and oh my when oh when will the side planks get easier !!! i know what you mean about your arm wanting to drop off and how mean...inbetween side planks...the spider things and mountain climbers!!! the only thinkg that keeps me going is knowing that its near the end! lol.... i feel like my stamina is getting better tho! il keep you posted ....im not measuring myself until right at the end .... but il weigh is onece a week .... my CW: 146 My Measurements:waist 29 hips:38 and thighs :24 ....

    keep up the good work everyone!
  • becka63
    becka63 Posts: 712 Member
    Did D4 today - when I first started doing this in combination with NMTZ & BFBM, I could get a burn of over 300cal. using my HRM. (I'm gonna check on this after I've posted!), but as I've become fitter, I find that I'm lucky to get 270. So I really pushed it today and hit 298! Gonna make it my goal to try and get as close to 300cal for the remaining days on L1 by working faster and harder!
  • DebiP10
    DebiP10 Posts: 275 Member
    D4 done, im really getting into this and although ive not measured or weighed ( cos im addicted to doing it) lol i felt a lot slimmer today :smile:
  • evelyn602
    evelyn602 Posts: 43 Member
    Im on week 2 of the 6 Week 6 pack still no weight lost but I can tell my love handles are finally going away.... Theyre the smallest they've ever been even in high school! I can tell I'm losing inches because my size 4 jeans are feeling loser! I didn't think I would see results this fast but it's definetly working if I stick with it I think I can finally lose those handles lol we'll see...
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    I complete six weeks tonight! Gonna push extra hard if I can! Nervous for my progress pictures tomorrow!!
  • DebiP10
    DebiP10 Posts: 275 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS curleesam :flowerforyou: look forward to hearing your result
  • Katrob9
    Katrob9 Posts: 431 Member
    Day 3 done! just undid my good work with a chinese though. Sigh!! I'm going to try and do it twice on Saturday to catch up with you guys :)
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    Sorry all - im still out with a back injury after doing day one on monday but hope to join you again on saturday and go from there. Well done everyone :)
  • sculptcha
    sculptcha Posts: 163 Member
    I did day two today (I'm doing it every other day), and it was a bit easier, though my wrists are definitely sore from attempting side planks again. This time I did them up against a table and kept my other hand on the tabletop rather than keeping it on my hip. It helped a bit for extra support.

    And I can understand why she designs the workouts the way she does, but I seriously wish we didn't have to keep flipping over from abs on our backs to planks. I just want to lay on my back a little longer, I'll keep exercising, just please don't make me flip over again Jillian :sad:

    It's like that in NMTZ too.

    But really, it's great.
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    Hey all. Good to hear you are all sticking with it. I posted my progress pics today so I hope this spurs you on

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/250416-6week6pack-completed-pics

    I am going to continue with it twice a week for maintenance I think.
  • drblythe
    drblythe Posts: 163 Member
    I just want to lay on my back a little longer, I'll keep exercising, just please don't make me flip over again Jillian :sad:

    Haha tell me about it. I guess its good to keep us moving :)

    I did day 5 today, I'm feeling much more coordinated. but still struggle with the side planks, but i'm getting there.

    I'm having a big weekend of eating out this weekend as we have some family birthdays going on, so I think I'm going to do it everyday. and maybe add in NMTZ on sunday.

    Glad to see the great results in the other thread, gives me something to look forward to :)

    x B
  • DebiP10
    DebiP10 Posts: 275 Member
    D5 done. will continue over the weekend too as its my 1st wedding anniversary tomorrow and we are going out for a meal so thought it best to get plenty exercise in :laugh:
  • DebiP10
    DebiP10 Posts: 275 Member
    D6 done TWICE lol big meal tonight for my 1st wedding anniversary and dont want to go over my calories if i can help it :happy:
  • becka63
    becka63 Posts: 712 Member
    D6 done TWICE lol big meal tonight for my 1st wedding anniversary and dont want to go over my calories if i can help it :happy:

    Wow! Twice? That's awesome! Enjoy your anniversary meal :-)
  • DebiP10
    DebiP10 Posts: 275 Member
    Awwww thanks hun. mind you i didnt do it in one go, had an hour break inbetween :smile:
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