Review of Jillian Michaels body revolution

chrisleone

what are the no foods?

Never Foods
Soy, Peanuts, Raw cruciferous veggies (broccoli, culiflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts and kale), pine nuts, millet, bamboo shoots, peaches, strawberries-- "These foods may have Goitrogenic affects. Goitrogens are substances that suppress the function of the throid gland by interfering with iodine uptake, which can, as a result, cause an enlargement of the thyroid"-- she does have some of the COOKED in her recipes.
Other No foods
Alcohol, Flax, limit caffiene to 400mg/ day (equiv. 2 cups coffee), MSG, High fructose corn syrup, artificial sweetners (Equal, Splenda, sweet N Low), Artificial colors, artificial flavors, Nitrates, Nitrites (found in processed foods)

natvanessa

I am on the 3rd week of Body Revolution.

I am LOVING the workouts. I've never done any of her others dvd's, so for me they are all new and challenging. I also really like the fact that there are so many workouts: you do 2 of them for 2 weeks, then move on to 2 more, etc, for 3 months so there are about 15(?) workouts altogether. Basically you don't get bored and each one is a bit more challenging. I'm only on the 4th workout but love the pace, the moves, and I am sweaty by the end! Another thing I like is she gives you a calendar to keep track of which day to do which workout, which just helps keep you on trackk. I love checking off each day.

As for the diet, I did make an attempt but for me I cannot follow the diet. The reason is each recipe calls for a bunch of ingredients. I am single, living alone and cannot buy each ingredient just to use for one recipe. I am however, simply incorporating more foods into my diet that she suggests: greek yogurt, veggies, hummus, almonds, lean meats, etc. Then I just modify and make my own recipes. I find MFP to be very useful when it comes to my diet so I'm fine with that.

Overall I am super motivated and looking forward to my results!

happylife1

Hey, I have a bunch of jillians other dvds and love them. I want to get body revolution. How long are each daily workouts? Thanx guys

bbeverly2011

today is day 30 for me...i am down 15 pounds an 18 inches... i started week 5 workout yesterday and it was super hard i had to watch the video a full time thru just to get the moves down.. now she wants no modified push ups but i am not ready for that though i keep tryin... i do recommend this workout plan and i have been following the meal plan.. there is alot i dont eat that she would like but i pick my favorites and keep with those..

acup1234

I have just finished day 2 of the Body Revolution and I LOVE it! I gained about 50 pounds over the past 4 years due to stress, univeristy, and just life in general. As a nurse, working 12 hour shifts is exhausting in itself when you have to get up in 8 hours and do it all over again, but, I can easily squeeze 30 minutes in before I go to work or class. ( I am also a student at college). The meal plan does require some foods you probably will only be able to acquire at a health food store, but I have one just down the street so that part was easy for me. I love the fact that she basically yells at you during certain points in the workout about how she is going to come through the tv screen and kick my *kitten*...that is the Jillian I know from the Biggest Loser! Lots of motivation, lots of core work, targeted muscle groups and cardio! Unfortunately as life goes, it's Friday and I am going out for wings and beer...it is unavoidable as my boyfriends parents are coming to visit and they suggested it. Any suggestions on how I can get through the night without consuming my weight in high calorie beer and fattening (but oh so yummy) wings? Best of luck to everyone doing this program, I will post me week 1 results next Thursday!

kgrutzius

I am almost finished with week 2, and I love the work outs. Although, I have gained a pound and a half. I cannot afford to use the meal plan, but MFP keeps me in check as far as caloric intake. I just hope the scale starts moving the other way before too long!

kgrutzius

Acup1234... Try for the boneless wings. And ask if they could bake them (some places will). As far as the beer, go with Heineken light, or for less carbs, michelobe (sp) ultra is a good choice. Good luck!!

acup1234

Acup1234... Try for the boneless wings. And ask if they could bake them (some places will). As far as the beer, go with Heineken light, or for less carbs, michelobe (sp) ultra is a good choice. Good luck!!

Thank you so much! Will give it a try

kgrutzius

When you add your entry for your daily workout from the body revolution, what are people listing it as, and how many calories burned?? Thx

kkrondon

I just ordered and received my Body Revolution DVDs and kit. I will start the program 2morrow. I am sure that I will enjoy the workout part...I'm a huge fan of her Ripped in 30 DVD and of circuit training in general, b'cuz it's so effective! But in reviewing the meal plan many of the recipes appear to be overly complicated and in general are not that consistent with my personal food preferences, so I'll probably end up doing some modified version of the meal plan and continue using MFP to ensure that I continue to eat within my daily 1200 calorie goal. which is the same total daily calories of her meal plan. But I do plan to follow her kickstart ur metabolism meal plan-I should be able to do it 4 a week! I'll keep u posted on my progress.

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amyannie

i LOVE it! i think it's because she makes it more fun and entertaining with more people because yeah it is the same kind of moves from her other workouts. i'm still on phase one but i'm on the last week of it so i've done workouts 1-4 and cardio 1. they're all bearable.. so far!

phatsoslim

Hey, I have a bunch of jillians other dvds and love them. I want to get body revolution. How long are each daily workouts? Thanx guys

The workouts range from 26-36 minutes. This is very very doable.

You'll love it!

coopermax123

I'm new to myfitnesspal but not new to using DVDs as my main source of exercise and inspiration. I've done most of the popular ones... starting, back in the day, with Billy Blanks Boot Camp, Mari Windsor Pilates... Then the P90X set came out and I was hooked on that and did 2 90-day sessions (of course I got bored and annoyed with Tony Horton) so I quickly moved on to Insanity... mixed it with P90X... Threw in a little Tracy Anderson's Metamorphosis... Then continued on with the Asylum set and mixed that with a recently completed P90X2 in combination. For diet I did WW for about 6 months and got to where I wanted to be. Learned to eat again but I got lazy with counting points and logging everything (as if life is not busy enough already with a f/t career and 2 kids)... blah-blah-blah. So, I was in search of the DVD set that could fulfill my need for a good meal plan (easy to follow with foods I like) and workouts (challenging, quick) - Out comes Jillian Michael's Body Revolution. I had found some of her meal recipes to be tasty and was very hesitant because I found her to be a little annoying on the Biggest Loser... but so far, so good. Because I was on my last couple weeks of 90-days of P90X2/Asyum I pulled into the Body Revolution by utilizing her Quick Start meal program (adding a protein shake here and there)... I have been stuck at 155-160 for many months and finally plowed through to be in the 150-155 range. This week I jumped into the Revolution at Phase 2 with the recipes but not her exact meal plan. I documented all the meals and calories to make up my own 1200-1500 cal/day plan (because I'm not a fan of beets, lamb, and a few other things in her recipes)... Phase 2 is kicking my but, the workouts are short, but dont' let that fool you. I'm actually sore. But it's a good sore. Not like the first few weeks of P90X when I couldn't even scratch my head. I'm still a fan of all the DVDs I've used and have found my answer to "which one is best?" - that is: All of them. Changing things up in exercise and meals is what gets me up at 4:30 in the morning. So, as I head back to my goal of 140-145 I'm finally posting information to see if anyone cares to listen and perhaps blog in more detail about all of the DVDs I've actually completed in their entirety.

princessbear

I'm considering this program but am concerned as I have limitations due to multiple shoulder surgeries. Will I be able to modify things like pushups?

ziggymanwell

I ordered Jillian Michaels Body Revolution on 6/20/2012 (8:30 a.m.) Called on 6/22/2012 to see about e-mail (still nothing not even tracking) told my item shipped and promised tracking e-mail. finally got tracking e-mail on 6/23/2012. Item should arrive on 6/27/2012. I called in time on infomercial to get upgraded to express shipping so this will take 7 days for me to get? Without express it's 7 to 10 days so what is the point? No customer service skills and they are full of crap! I really don't want it anymore. On the phone it was a long hard sell asking if I wanted this offer or that. Finally get off of the phone and can't say I am happy with them since then.

ladynblu87

they told me it would take seven days as well. It only took 3 days.

Madysen1010

Hi everybody! I joined my fitness pal yesterday, but I have been doing Jillian Michaels' workouts for a while now. I really love her Six Week Six Pack DVD. I recently started her Body Revolution because you can only go so far with the Six Week Six Pack. My mom actually bought Body Revolution and she went through the first two phases (without me... because I didn't feel like doing them :P) then gave them to our neighbor. So, that left me with starting workouts 9-12 the past month plus cardio without the beginning phases. It really kicks your butt, and is so worth it! I don't follow the meal plan because I am a super picky eater.
She has so many variations and workout moves that I have never seen or heard of ever before. Now, my only issue is finding out how many calories I burn during workouts 9-12 and cardio.
Can anyone help me with this? It isn't in the database, and I don't know how I would create it as a new workout because it has a mix of everything.

Thank you. (:

Quiona4

I have the program! For week 1 I lost 3 pounds. Week 2 I lost 4 pounds. I've to date lost 27 pounds however, my husband and I worked out to week week 2 for 3 weeks because we were basically afraid to move on to the more challenging weeks! WE HAVE FINALLY MOVED ON! I am currently working on week 3. I do not follow her diet plan. I have a family of 6. and twins! Which is the reason why I have her program! Nonetheless, I eat great foods, fresh veggies, fresh fruits, baked food, very little junk. I'll continue to track my weight loss and I'll repost at the end.

gerbies

I've had JMBR since March. I have not completed the full program. In that time, I've gotten through week 8 and, with life, have taken some short sabbaticals. Because the program is progressive, I didn't feel comfortable moving on to new, more difficult workouts after taking 2-4 weeks off. When I first started, I lost almost 16 lbs in my first month; I didn't follow her diet plan. I followed a 1500-1800 calorie per day limit (based on my daily needs). I've completed phase II several times (that's where my "sabbaticals" have fallen in due to two vacations and an injury) and saw results as well. In phase II,I saw more results in inches versus pounds, but my eating was not as consistent as it was in phase I.

The program is designed for people to workout 6 days a week, 30 minutes a day. During the week, you'll alternate two weight-based interval workouts (circuits containing several weight moves, followed by a cardio move), with a cardio interval workout. In each week, you'll do each workout 2 times (e.g., three different weekly workouts done two times during the six-day week). Every two weeks, the workouts change. So, there are 6 sets of weight-based interval workouts in the 90-day program (weeks 1/2, weeks 3/4, weeks 5/6, weeks 7/8, etc.). There are three cardio-based workouts; you do each of these for a month. Therefore, you will use the same cardio interval workout during two sets of weight-based workouts (e.g., weeks 1/2 & weeks 3/4, you follow "cardio 1" during all 4 weeks).

For the person who asked about physical limitations...you can modify...somewhat. Jillian's workouts (at least through week 8) are very plank and push-up heavy. Many of her moves are holding your own weight, as in planks, push-ups, tricep dips (she calls them "crows", etc.). If you have shoulder issues, these could be a problem. Also, if you have knee issues, there are a number of moves, not just plyometric/jump moves that can be problematic. There are lots of squats, lunges moves that, unless done with great form, can offer potential for injury.

Overall, I think it's a great program. I hope to restart the entire program after Labor Day (I have a vacation in September and do not want to "interrupt" my program again). I will still incorporate the workouts now, but will wait until then to "start over."

Any questions, please do not hesitate to message me.

erinmorin

I lost my calendar/ fitness plan. Can anyone please, please, please help??? I'm looking everywhere online and I can't find the schedule. I'd really like to start this soon, I ordered it last August then found out I was pregnant so I stopped doing it.

TXHunny84

Yes! I need the calendar too! Could someone email it to me? PRETTY PLEASE!?

nutzyrocker00

Day 1- Circuit 1
Day 2- Circuit 2
Day 3- Cardio
Day 4- Circuit 1
Day 5- Circuit 2
Day 6- Cardio
Day 7- Off

Change circuit dvds every two weeks, cardio dvds each month

MsLovely707

Jillian Michaels-Body Revolution....WoW!! I am only in the first week but it is kickin my butt!! I am sore in a different place every day!! But as far as the diet plan, If you follow the 7-day fast start Metabolism that comes with it...you probley have most of those ingredients in your cabinet already. very basic no carbs. But after the first 7 days it gets a little more complicated. The good thing is you cook enough for more than one person so if you have family...they eat healthy too!! And it is broken down very well and very clear so you can prepare everything without struggling. The bad thing is it does require quite a few items that if you are not a cook you may have to shop for. Little things like Lemon Zest or Arugula. If you are not used to preparing your own food regularly you will have to shop but it is worth it. If you follow the plan you will not be hungry. I am liking it so far but I will keep you guys posted. I will continue to update my progress. Lets do it!!!

MsLovely707

Its not a calendar...Its a few pages in the back of one of her books. It is basic tho...
Week 1 & 2
Monday-workout 1
Tuesday-Workout 2
Wednesday- Cardio 1
Thursday-Workout 1
Friday-Workout 2
Saturday-Cardio 1
Sunday-Rest...

Then you do the same thing the following weeks but change the numbers
so 3/4 for week 3/4.

Just don't change Cardio until the end of the phase. So Cardio 1/phase 1, cardio 2/phase 2 ect...

Good Luck!!

RaeDay15

Well I should be starting Jillian Michaels Body Revolution soon. From what I can tell is that it's a very successful program, so I gues I'll have to see. I'm just hoping I can finally get the body I've wanted for the longest time!

kt2134

I'm starting JMBR in September, I'll post reviews throughout my experience.

sweetd_cali

I started JMBR last week and just finished my kick start week. To be honest, I was hungry. All the time. I know it's because of the way I was eating before. And it was hard to get up so early to do the first workout and then have the energy after work to do the second workout. I decided to stick to the meal and exercise plan to a t - which meant I had to buy a lot of things on the shopping list.

I did stick to it and so far so good! I lost 5.6 lbs when I weighed in yesterday. I set up a blog at http://tiktok9.blogspot.com and plan on doing weekly video updates in addition to the daily logs. Wish me luck I have about 35 lbs to lose and if I can lose even half with JMBR I will be ecstatic.

MsLovely707

Ok so...I finished week 1 and on to week 2. I am going to be honest. I did not follow 100% due to life getting in the way but I stayed active and watched my portions for the most part. So far I lost 3.1lbs and about 4 inches. It is trying at times but...it is what it is. I like it. Im dripping with sweat at the end of the 30min workout and I can definately feel my body changing. Muscles I forgot I had are waking up. So back on track!! Weigh in is Sunday...will update as I go. Stay focused, motivated and dedicated and remember how good you feel when your doing well and how damn good you will look when your done!! MUAH!!

sweetd_cali

MsLovely707 that's great! I think we're almost on the same schedule, maybe I'm a couple days ahead. You're in the 707? I'm from Vallejo living in Silicon Valley now.