"Ripped" in October

taralee2001

Just finished up day 2 of week 2 here as well. It was hard to get my *kitten* moving today. It's about the fifth day in a row of rain and cold and I really would rather just curl up with a blanket and some knitting. *sigh*

I agree with MachaBlues on those darn crow pushups. I think all sorts of bad thoughts the whole dang time. My goal is to be able to do an entire circuit of them the real way (not on my knees) by the end of the week. We'll see if it happens. :laugh:

I feel pretty confident on most of the strength moves in this circuits (those dammed pushups aside), but what I think I really "bring it" on are the punches in the last batch of cardio. I use my lighter dumbbells during the punches and then just hang on to them while doing high knees too. After level 3 of the 30DS, I like using weights during punches, really helps me feel the burn.

cmDaffy

Greetings Rippers!!



And can I just say.... I HATE plank jacks followed by mountain climbers- geesh!:grumble::grumble: :bigsmile: ...

In any event, 5 more days to go!! See you all tomorrow! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

I'm so glad I'm not the only one! My shoulders get SO tired during these 2 minutes!

yad97

I still looked like a fool today, but the sweat was pouring! My yoga experience is helping with many of the balance moves. The 2 minutes in cardio plank are killing me! I thought my shoulders were strong....

My bring it move? I would say story raises and side lunges with a lift. Kickin' it.

I also need to remember that muscle weighs more than fat. I haven't lost an ounce since starting last week, despite having a great 8 days of eating. Patience is key here!

cmDaffy

Mocha, I think we're in the same time zone, we both got this this done and over with (although mine was at 4:15AM)

Am I the only one who thinks "Spiderman on drugs" during the crow pushups?

If there's anything I feel totally "Awful" on it would be the side lunges with the leg lift. I'm happy if I can just get my foot off the ground! :grumble:

Has anyone tried the diet plan? I finally downloaded it. Doesn't look all that special.. Alot of stuff that I'm already eating (although I have a Chia protein shake every morning.)

ROCK ON!!!

charc16

Yesterday I didn't wake up in the morning to do the DVD so I came home after work and did it. I must say, I think the key to my sanity is working out with Jillian first thing in the morning. Otherwise I just can't stand her! After I finished yesterday I went on a short run and I was pretty suprised with the amount of energy I had left over! Woke up before work today and Ripped. Still not enjoyable, but better

The good news is that I think RI30 is helping me break through my plateau. I lost 1.5 lbs last week which puts me about 2 lbs away from my lowest weight and is the first loss in two months! Finally!! My goal is to lose 7-10 lbs by Thanksgiving...we shall see. Have a great day everyone!

Silverkittycat

Day 2 on 2nd week done!

The pendulum lunges are hard for me, I have to do it slowly or touch my foot down in the middle of it. The cardio plank bit is a workout in itself.

I like the crow pushups, because I can do them. lol. Like yad97, my yoga practice requires many similar moves, so of course I like those best.

Silverkittycat

Oh, Jillian said she's going to come knocking at my door and bounce a quarter off my butt. What's with that ? LMAO...

cmDaffy

The good news is that I think RI30 is helping me break through my plateau. I lost 1.5 lbs last week which puts me about 2 lbs away from my lowest weight and is the first loss in two months! Finally!! My goal is to lose 7-10 lbs by Thanksgiving...we shall see. Have a great day everyone!

Congratulations on breaking through!

getfitnfab

Just finished Week 2 Day 8, 21 Jillian workouts completed since September 13th.

Carrotz5

Level 2 Day 2 complete! Definitely not as sore after Monday's workout as I was last week after the Level 1 workout. Small victory there! It's also good to see that I am not the only one still struggling with those plank jacks and mountain climbers. If it was just lower body, I think I could handle it. However, my upper body strength is not there! My arms, shoulders, and chest are about to die during that move.

Now to focus on the small victories. I was much better coordinated today. The one move I feel as if I am bringing it is the stork move or pendulum lunges I think she calls them. I'm following Shelly all the way. On top of that I believe I can up my weights tomorrow. Now that I have somewhat mastered the moves and know what I am supposed to be doing, I realized that the weights weren't heavy enough today. Good idea on using weights during the punches. I might add those towards the end of the week.

cmDaffy... I must admit that I have not followed GVSU football this year. I've got a pretty interesting fantasy football team to manage through my department at work which eats up all my football time . We have a fairly decent incentive not to be on the bottom of the rankings so I'm always scouting for better players. Now on to your question, I did print off her diet plan and I am following it mostly. You're right its really nothing special, but for me its a good place to start. I don't normally cook my meals and have no idea where to start when it comes to healthy cooking. So Jillian's meal plan is my stepping stone. So far I haven't had a meal that I didn't like. Some are better than others. I've added veggie sides to most of the dinners to add to the volume of food, but not add too many calories. I don't follow her breakfasts in the morning. I start my mornings with protein shakes (my current fav my mocha protein shake). I also don't follow her snacks. I just pack about 200 calories worth of Meijer trail mix and eat that around 4pm.

Happy Ripping ladies! Only 3 to 4 more days left at Level 2!

eatrunstretch

I skipped my workout yesterday - had a big exam to write so had other things on my mind. But back with it today! Did my fair share of grunting and sweating - so much so that my husband came down to check on me; I think he thought I was up to no good!!!

I too am struggling with those crow push-ups, can't bend my elbows so they're mostly just planks with knee lifts :sad:

I think I'm bringing it on the high knees, not that I like them in the least but I feel like I'm ready to die by then so I push harder :bigsmile:

Only 4 more days of week 2! Enjoy

MochaBlues

Okay good people Week 3, day 3 is down....Guess What?? We are 1/2 through week 2!!

Still isn't any easier...lol, okay for some reason I was sweating buckets this morning! Oh well, got through it...not much noticeable change from yesterday as far as performance goes.

However, 1/2 way through!! Okay time for the QUESTION OF THE DAY??? WHAT OTHER WORKOUTS ARE YOU DOING...If any?

Me myself, I'm doing C25k, three days a week and leisurely walking the dog....What say you??

taralee2001

Woo hoo! Halfway though week 2.

Not much to add. Just kinda plugging along.

My only other workout right now is walking my older daughter to school and picking her up. Which with the hills and pushing a double stroller is quite the workout. It's been raining recently so it hasn't been happening this week, but it's supposed to clear up tomorrow. I'm hoping to keep it up through as much of the winter as I can, I guess it depends on how well they clear the sidewalks here. This is our first winter somewhere cold in a long time.

cmDaffy

Well on top of "Ripped" I run 3-4 miles on Mondays and Wednesdays, run 7-9 miles on Saturdays. Lift heavy on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cybex (like an elliptical on steroids) on Fridays, and every day I take Ella, the beastie, on a 30-45 minutes walk. On top of that, I'm the one that does the yard work around here. I actually LIKE to mow, so I won't let anyone else do it. It takes about a hour to mow...

ROCK ON!!!

pakks

today did Day 2 of level 2.
missed yesterday, so will go on till sunday to make up the 6 days

jdavis193

Well on top of "Ripped" I run 3-4 miles on Mondays and Wednesdays, run 7-9 miles on Saturdays. Lift heavy on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cybex (like an elliptical on steroids) on Fridays, and every day I take Ella, the beastie, on a 30-45 minutes walk. On top of that, I'm the one that does the yard work around here. I actually LIKE to mow, so I won't let anyone else do it. It takes about a hour to mow...

ROCK ON!!!

How many days do you do the video? Do you do morning or night workouts?

jdavis193

I can't do the crow pushups only on my knees. Hopefully tonight I will be able to. I do 4-5 days of the ripped in 30 and then I do one-two days of the elliptical for 30 mins. I have a 2 year old that has changed her sleeping patter boo. I can't get as much done now. I tried waking up at 5am but I am exhausted mid week and can't get out of bed. My daughter wakes up at least once a night and comes and sleeps with us. I don't sleep very well. I can only fit in half hour. My husband is a college bball coach so he gets home at 7 and he will play with her while I fit my ripped in 30 or go to the gym for the elliptical. That is fine with me. I don't get to see my husband a lot so I don't wnat to do more than that bc it takes away our time.

MochaBlues

The plank jack and mountain climbers are tough. Did you have to stop any

@JDavis, I stop Frequently, and often:laugh: during those plank jacks and mountain climbers:grumble: :grumble: :laugh: :laugh:

@CMDaffy- I see we have quite a bit in common -yes, I'm in Central Standard Time- prefer early morning Ripping :drinker: Honestly, like someone else said...I don't like Jillian in my afternoons...I want to get her outta the way! So lately I've been getting my workouts started around 5 am:yawn: :glasses: :yawn:
I also saw that you are in the Twin Cities! I just moved from there two years ago...I tell you I sooo miss Lake Calhoun that was my spot ....I loved walking/jogging around that Lake....just isn't the same here:indifferent:

@ Silverkittycat-been meaning to ask you, have you done Jillian's Yoga Dvd- how does it compare? I actually own it, still in the cellophane:indifferent: :blushing:

Oh and a big WELCOME to our newest posters! Hope you all are Enjoying your workouts just a preview for tomorrow's question of the day =for those still having to do their workout- start paying attention to those JM quotes:laugh:

Happy Ripping!!

eatrunstretch

I run 3-4 miles every other day and get some tricep dips in on my running rest days - don't want any bingo wings thank-you!

charc16

I usually work out about 5-6 days a week other than Jillian. I actually have basically kept my workout routine regular and just added Jillian in the mornings. I do a group kickboxing class on Mondays and Fridays, Group Power (weightlifting) on Tuesdays and Zumba on Wednesdays and sometimes Thursday. I usually go on a run one day over the weekend.

Silverkittycat

Mocha, just yoga.

My Yoga Meltdown DVD is still in the cellophane too. Soon....:laugh:

smurfette75

My other workouts.....I am also working on Killer Buns & Thighs, I walk/jog a couple of miles during my lunch when I can...and weekends I try to walk/jog also. I also like Zumba and Just Dance...haven't done Zumba in a while but starting back up today.

cmDaffy

Well on top of "Ripped" I run 3-4 miles on Mondays and Wednesdays, run 7-9 miles on Saturdays. Lift heavy on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cybex (like an elliptical on steroids) on Fridays, and every day I take Ella, the beastie, on a 30-45 minutes walk. On top of that, I'm the one that does the yard work around here. I actually LIKE to mow, so I won't let anyone else do it. It takes about a hour to mow...

ROCK ON!!!

How many days do you do the video? Do you do morning or night workouts?

jdavis, I do JM at 4:15AM, and I tend to "Rip" 5-6 times a week. I'm a substitute teacher, never knowing when I'm going to work. So if I don't get it done in the AM, I likely will not do it. I DO go to bed around 9, so at least I get 7 hours of sleep!

cmDaffy

Ummm, Mocha, I'm so lame and slow, I can't remember WHAT Jillian says 30 seconds after she says it! Remember, I hear it as 4 something in the AM. I don't think I can tell you my name that early!

Kim1118

This morning everything from the waist down was a tad sore...could be the combo of RI30 and doing plyometrics Sunday nite. I felt (a little) more coordinated this morning which may be why I burned some extra calories. I try to walk 40-45 minutes after the video. My unofficial goal is to burn 600 exercise calls/day (total).

Jillian is annoying me when she growls at the girls. I guess it's supposed to be motivating? :huh:

Kim1118

Question...how do you guys make the ticker, quotes, etc. appear at the bottom of your posts?

MochaBlues

Question...how do you guys make the ticker, quotes, etc. appear at the bottom of your posts?

Hey Kim, all you need to do is go under "Tools" at the top of your screen, click on "weight loss ticker" (get yours now) then copy the code and come to the Message boards and go to "signature" and copy that code into your signature

I hope that works for ya!

Kim1118

Thanks, Mocha!!

pakks

Crossed Day 3 of level 2 - it is still evil..

taralee2001

Just finished off day 4 of week 2! Only two more days and we're halfway done with this program! What an awesome feeling. :happy: What is everyone thinking of doing next month?