Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30

Juliane1986

Thank you!!! Me too!!

I'm not much of a coffee drinker but I am addicted to my english breafast tea with a little non fat milk. I have at least 2 cups a day...it's a comfort thing more than anything for me. Reminds me of home (Ireland). My weakness is definitely carbs but I think I've been doing pretty well one that considering. I'm generally below my numbers on here and I think I set myself at 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% fat.

I woke up this morning at 6am to do my day 2 of week 2 of Jillian Michaels and I think my body literally laughed at me...I couldn't have moved if I wanted to! I'm going to take that as a sign that after yesterdays gruelling hour and a half workout it needed some more rest. So...today's my rest day! Back to the grind tomorrow :-)

Juliane1986

Hows everyone doing??? Keep us posted! Are you seeing results? Is anyone willing to post before and after pics or results when they are done?

Summerleahd

My eating is all screwed up, and I'm still breastfeeding so some days I feel like I'm never full and if I don't eat a lot I can't move cause I have no energy.

I still haven't done my workout yet. I tried waking up at 6 to do it, but I'm just not a morning person. And these kids seriously keep me on my toes. 4 kids under the age of 4. I don't understand why people keep having babies lol.

And I'll be brave and post my before and after pics.

Juliane1986

Hahaha! Do you have 4 kids under the age of 4? If so how do you find the energy to work out at all!!! You have my sincere respect!!!

Keep up the good work though! We can do this!

Summerleahd

O no! I have two kids, a 23 month old and 7 1/2 month old. I just started babysitting for my friend. She has a four yr old and 14 month old. It's a lot of work but I'm actually enjoying myself and I hate kids. Lol it keeps me more active during the day so that's a good thing!

mheightchew

Ok, day 5 of week 3 and I am at least not contemplating suicide or throwing myself down the stairs to get out of it
I can't wait to start week 4. Even if it's harder as long as it doesn't have squat jacks and duck walks, I'm game!

I agree, I love Jillian's Kick butt attitude. It keeps me going a lot better than some perky chick saying "You can do it!!" a million times.

Now that I have gotten used to the 5:30 am workout I am loving it. More energy during the day and I am starting the day off in the right frame of mind. Plus, I can get in my cardio at night at still see the family

Hope everyone is doing great!!

Summerleahd

Did w3d1 today. Omg what a killer! But I made it! I burned 380 cal and I seriously wanted to throw up at the end. A lot of jumping. I feel so good right now tho it's incredible. I can't wait to do it again tomorrow. I'm really pushing myself hard bc I plan on getting insanity when I feel ready lol. I'm going to weigh in tomorrow. I hope it budges! I've been stuck forever.



And I agree with the kick butt attitude. I can't stand perky chicks. It irritates the **** out of me. And when they say stuff like "just do what you can" " take it at your own speed" i usually end up giving up... NO! Push me! Tell me I won't die if I do this cause it sure feels like it! I love love love Jillian even tho some of the things she does annoys me. Like I bought her yoga meltdown kit which was a yoga block and a mat. Mainly bc I needed a mat so I thought I would get hers, and well the mat freaking sucks *kitten*. It's thin and doesn't offer much cushion. I might as well keep doing it on my hardwood floor. So now I need to buy a new one! I expect better quality from her

misscollegiate

Well tomorrow I start Week 3...I'm kind of excited from hearing you all pushing thru it. For the past days I've been a lil sluggish since "Aunt Flo" came, I hardly had any energy or motivation. But I am pushing myself cuz I know I have to in order to get results, I can't beat around the bush and exercise 30 mins and expect to lose weight. I am back on track now and still doing my stomach exercises & the treadmill with doing Ripped in 30. I am trying to make sure I eat enough throughout the day. School starts next week for me so that's only gonna push me more bc walking around campus is like a marathon at times.

dietfree2012

Slept in yesterday and today..sigh...so i am behind on week 3. i will catch up one 2nite..yesterdays, i dont know, lol! day 2 of week 3 2nite, i will let u know how it goes!

Juliane1986

Week 2 Day 2 completed! I hate hate hate the cardio in the second round I think it is....those plank things followed by mountain climbers....uhhhh....I have to take breaks. Maybe by the end of the week I'll be able to push through.

The way I feel about it if you slip of the bandwagon for a day or two, it's not that big of a deal if you get right back on it! Keep up the good work ladies! Lets get ripped!

runningathena

I totally want to do RI30... just have to get a copy first!

sweetchick06

Hi everyone! I have just about every Jillian Michaels, Bob Harper, and the Biggest Loser DVDs. LOL

My current workout regime include Jillian’s Ripped (tonight will be Week 1 Day 6). I will be alternating Ripped with the C25K running plan. I am currently on week 3. I am also throwing in Jillian’s 6 Week 6 Pack. I just started doing Level One again; I truly hate Level 2. Week 1 of Ripped has been easy for me, but it’s exactly what I need right now.

A bit about me…I lost 130 pounds on Weight Watchers. Since February, I have gained 15 of those pounds back due to stress (DH out of work for over a year, bills and cost of living increasing, problems with DS 15 and school, etc). I have been struggling to get back into a solid exercise and eating routine for two months now, losing a pound then gaining a pound. It’s because I have not been that strict on myself or held myself accountable. I very easily give into temptations. I have completely loss the mojo that I had when I lost the 130.

Since WW transferred over to Points Plus I switched to counting calories and eat 1200-1300 calories a day. I can’t wait to get these 13 pounds completely off! I know 15 pounds does not sound like a lot but it did add a lot of inches back on. I went from a size 4/6 to a very tight and flabby 10.

Juliane1986

I totally want to do RI30... just have to get a copy first!

Definitely pick it up!! It's a great workout. I think it's pretty easy to get a copy. They seem to have them quite frequently at walmart, target. Not sure what's close to you.

Best of luck and keep us posted when you get started!

Juliane1986

Hi everyone! I have just about every Jillian Michaels, Bob Harper, and the Biggest Loser DVDs. LOL

My current workout regime include Jillian’s Ripped (tonight will be Week 1 Day 6). I will be alternating Ripped with the C25K running plan. I am currently on week 3. I am also throwing in Jillian’s 6 Week 6 Pack. I just started doing Level One again; I truly hate Level 2. Week 1 of Ripped has been easy for me, but it’s exactly what I need right now.

A bit about me…I lost 130 pounds on Weight Watchers. Since February, I have gained 15 of those pounds back due to stress (DH out of work for over a year, bills and cost of living increasing, problems with DS 15 and school, etc). I have been struggling to get back into a solid exercise and eating routine for two months now, losing a pound then gaining a pound. It’s because I have not been that strict on myself or held myself accountable. I very easily give into temptations. I have completely loss the mojo that I had when I lost the 130.

Since WW transferred over to Points Plus I switched to counting calories and eat 1200-1300 calories a day. I can’t wait to get these 13 pounds completely off! I know 15 pounds does not sound like a lot but it did add a lot of inches back on. I went from a size 4/6 to a very tight and flabby 10.

Hey there!! Welcome!! 130lbs lost thats definitely something to be proud of, regardless of whether you put 15 back on. That's a hell of a loss and at least you know you have the right mentality to get back on track. I love your enthusiasm. I hope we can all be a support to you as we have been to each other. Let us know how your workouts go and don't forget to take before and after pictures and measurements. Even if you don't want to share them they definitely help with seeing progress yourself.

I'm tempted to try 6 week 6 pack. How is it?

afecklessdolt

Hello Everyone!

I have been reading through all the posts on here and they are very helpful, I never knew there were so many people in this with me! I have been doing Ripped in 30 for about a week now. This morning I was on Level 2 Day 1. Man, that first burst of cario in plank is killer!

Overall I feel like I'm fairly healthy but I want to loose about 25-30 pounds. I am 5'3'' and weigh 145 right now. I didn't loose any this week doing Jillian which was a little frustrating but I know I'm putting on muscle and I've also been counting calories. Anyway, my main reason for this post was a quick question. I love Jillian but I don't want to bulk up, I want to slim down. Right now I know I'm adding a lot more muscle, but does anyone who followed the program longer have experience with adding bulky muscle instead of just getting more firm and toned?

Thanks and congrats to everyone on here finding success with Jillian! She kicks your butt but I love her anyway.

Juliane1986

Hello Everyone!

I have been reading through all the posts on here and they are very helpful, I never knew there were so many people in this with me! I have been doing Ripped in 30 for about a week now. This morning I was on Level 2 Day 1. Man, that first burst of cario in plank is killer!

Overall I feel like I'm fairly healthy but I want to loose about 25-30 pounds. I am 5'3'' and weigh 145 right now. I didn't loose any this week doing Jillian which was a little frustrating but I know I'm putting on muscle and I've also been counting calories. Anyway, my main reason for this post was a quick question. I love Jillian but I don't want to bulk up, I want to slim down. Right now I know I'm adding a lot more muscle, but does anyone who followed the program longer have experience with adding bulky muscle instead of just getting more firm and toned?

Thanks and congrats to everyone on here finding success with Jillian! She kicks your butt but I love her anyway.

Hey there, I wouldn't worry too much about bulking up significantly doing Ripped in 30. I'm no expert but from what I've read, even though you most likely didn't see results on the scale you'll probably notice yourself losing inches. Eventually the fat will also come off and you'll start to see more muscle definition. Your building up that definition under the fat right now so when you burn enough off you won't just be skinny, you'll be toned and defined.

Here is a great article that I am constantly going back to that explains a little about losing body fat versus losing muscle and also explains about how women technically cannot "bulk up" the way men can.

http://www.crossfitsouthbay.com/2011/05/skinny-fat/

Here is also another thread that I saved about why the scale lies. I highly recommend it http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/160943-why-the-scale-lies?hl=why+the+scale+lies

I hope these help. If I have anything else I think you might like I'll post it!

Good luck.

sweetchick06

Juliane1986, thank you for the welcome. I enjoy JM’s 6 week 6 pack. I have found that I need to keep up with a constant regimen of ab exercises in order to keep the flab in control. It’s the first area I gain weight, and the last area where I lose it from. The DVD is two levels; level one for three weeks and level two the last three weeks. I enjoy level one more because in incorporates more mat work. Level 2 is more standing ab work and I am hopeless when it comes to balance. Check out a preview of it on Collage Video’s website.

Afecklessdolt, welcome! Many woman fear strength for the fear of “bulking up”. I was once that woman and stayed as far away from it as possible. I have learned that women do not have the correct hormones to “bulk up” like a man does, namely testosterone. You would need to put in some serious, serious, serious gym time in order to bulk up! There are so many great benefits from incorporating strength into your routine. Muscle burns fat. And muscle will give you a nice long, lean appearance.

Summerleahd

Took a rest day today. These kids are draining me! I did run around outside with them for two hours, chasing them, picking them up, tossing them in the air, so at least I got some activity in. I couldnt believe i could run around with them in circles and not get winded. We also got some dancing in lol I remember doing the same thing last year and i couldnt keep up. Now i had more energy then them! So after I cleaned up dinner and gave my girls a bath I just couldnt bring myself to work out and chilled with hubby instead.

I seriously love love taking care of these kids. It's fun, rewarding, and keeps me more active then I was when it was just me and my girls.

but I will do it tomorrow! Now I'm wishing that I did it lol i always feel so accomplished when I'm done

misscollegiate

I started Week 3 today and I have to say that's actually my favorite compared to Week 2. I believe Week 2 was definitely hard for me because of those planks. I'm liking Week 3 because she really makes us work out our legs & thighs. I find when I'm jumping a lot, I build up a lot of stamina. Imma try to only rest one day this week which will be Sat. As Jillian would say, "Let's fight for it. You say you wanna be Ripped in 30, I didn't say it was going to be easy." Also, I love how she actually really "thanked us" for keeping up with the DVD in Week 3.

Juliane1986

I worked out with my trainer this morning so I'm going to do Jillian's DVD tomorrow. I was really excited when I walked into her studio today. She put my before and after pics up on the wall! Embarassing but also flattering! LOL. Definitely an inspiration to keep working hard.

Have a nice weekend everyone! I'll check back in tomorrow after my workout.

M_lifts

did level 2 day 3 yesterday! getting a teeny bit easier now! lol!

sweetchick06

Last night I did Week 1 Day 6 as well as Jillian's 6 Week 6 Pack Level 1. Level one of Ripped has been pretty easy for me so I have been really focusing on form. Tonight is a running night for me, so C25K W3D2 and Jillian's Abs.

Juliane1986

Last night I did Week 1 Day 6 as well as Jillian's 6 Week 6 Pack Level 1. Level one of Ripped has been pretty easy for me so I have been really focusing on form. Tonight is a running night for me, so C25K W3D2 and Jillian's Abs.

I wish I had your stamina!!!!

Juliane1986

did level 2 day 3 yesterday! getting a teeny bit easier now! lol!

We're right about the same level! If I have the energy to do it today I'll be at day 3 level 2 as well....if not...tomorrow!

2dayirun4me

I'm on level 1 day 3 its my new favorite

sweetchick06

Last night I did Week 1 Day 6 as well as Jillian's 6 Week 6 Pack Level 1. Level one of Ripped has been pretty easy for me so I have been really focusing on form. Tonight is a running night for me, so C25K W3D2 and Jillian's Abs.

I wish I had your stamina!!!!

It sounds like a lot, but truly it's not. It equates to about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes a day, 6 days a week. I wish I had time for more, but I am out of the house 10 or 11 hours a day for work. I am lucky to have a family that understand I need an hour to myself to workout. I get home at about 6:30, take 15 minutes to unwind from a public transportation commute, then will either run first and have dinner after, or dinner first and a DVD after.

Summerleahd

Hope you ladies are doing well! I haven't done ripped yet today I'm gonna wait till after hubby gets home so he can watch the kids but I have ran around outside with the kids for an hour and I did 40 mins of 10 min trainer

dietfree2012

doing week 3 day 3 today; let us pray, lol! its very serious..but i do want to be ripped so..

Summerleahd

Completed w3d2! only four more days till I can move on, I also did her bfbm video. When I was finally done I thought I was going to die

afecklessdolt

Thank you to everyone for the great references and support! All your responses we're very helpful. I just did day 2 of Week 2 today, and wow am I sore, but luckily tomorrow is Saturday and since I don't have to work, I can still work out, but not at 5:00am like I have to do during the week!

It's great to have a supportive community, thank you for all the wisdom, and to everyone who is working hard through Week 1, 2 and beyond, hang in there!