Join us for Jillian's 30 Day Slimdown.... (April 1)

nisijam5

I am definately getting back on track today. Today is Day 2 for Jillian and I supplement with 20 minutes of cardio. Definately, feels good to do some Jillian...it's a good all-over workout in a short amount of time.

The foot is definately getting better. I think the ibuprofen was starting to upset my stomach tho. I just have to be careful. I wore high heels yesterday which is a no-no; but, I love them so much.

Going for cut and color tonight...have a great weekend...I am off this weekend and plan to fill it up with productivity!!!

nisijam5

BTW, I started all over and finished Day 2 today, plan is to go Day 3 tomorrow

I have to be ready for the warrior dash on June 19th....that's 2 months...I need Jillian's upper body strength to get me over those obstacles...so, I know that you don't lose a lot of weight initially doing the slimdow; but, I know it will come...Plus, I supplement with cardio

Janet, I am amazed at your ability to push thru all that exercise...keep it up...also, read the post where you came here for support instead of eating...good job!!!!

Kim

Happyoceangirl

Glad to hear the foot is doing better.... darn those spanky high heels! If your stomach gets irritated with the ibuprofin, try substituting tylenol... they make an "extra strength rapid release" gel cap that works pretty well. I had to make the switch a few years ago after I developed a sensitivity to ibuprofin...

What is the Warrior Dash? The title sounds like a race but you mentioned obstacles. Sounds fun, whatever it is!

I did Day 14 today (NMTZ). I'm just a couple of days behind on the schedule, but I'm not going to let it throw me off. Some days I feel like such a wuss doing these - I find myself whining through them... Today I was talking back to Jillian.

Oh, update - I weighed today and the 3 lbs I was up are down again, so,.... who knows? I got a bunch of healthy snacks at the grocery store yesterday b/c I noticed I've been slipping in that department, so maybe these 3 will stay gone this time!

elizabennett

I don't know which workout I was supposed to do, but I did BFBM because it burns the most calories. I need that right now because I am not going to stick to my eating plan. I have gone so long without any missteps that I hope it won't mess things up too much. If it does, I guess I will have to work that much harder after. But I want to enjoy my time here and going the rest of my life without eating the fun foods isn't realistic. I know I'm making excuses. I guess I have lost my willpower. But right now, I don't care enough to change it. SO BAD!

Smiles: great job on the weight loss! And don't feel too bad about talking back to Jillian. We do it too. I actually tell myself I am allowed to swear at her if it makes me feel better, which I end up doing all the time. I can't let the kids be around when I'm working out.

Kim: great job on the workouts! I am so glad to hear that your foot is doing better. I don't know what to suggest about the ibuprofen. My stomach gets bad if I take it for very long, too.

Janet: keep up the great work. I love hearing about all your workouts. You inspire me to do so much more every day! Thanks!

Happyoceangirl

Hey Eliza - it's impressive that you took the DVDs with you and are fitting them in on your mini vacation. (To me, even a weekend away = beer or wine, and some super tasty foods that I don't eat in daily life.) Sounds like you're gonna have a good balance - maybe some indulgences but also making sure to be active! Any plans to go snorkeling?

I just popped back in here to also post that after doing NMTZ , I went for a run. It feels good to be getting my groove back. I changed it up and did the reverse of my normal route - lots of uphill stretches, and I can tell that all of this work in the glutes and hamstrings is really paying off. I had much more power than I did 2 months ago to get up those hills.

Dragonfly11

Good Morning My Slim Friends,
Checking in from Texas! Sipping some morning joe and making my "plans " for the day - guess I want to see God laugh!! Anyhoo it's 7:15 and DH is on the way down to the Univerity to judge mock trials for the day and I have been up for the past 45minutes.... NMTZ is on the list and some quick cardio - probably 30min. It's strength day. I upped my weights this week from 3 and 5lb weights to 5 and 10lb weights and my push ups and planks are getting ....better. We'll see after Jillian:laugh:
Just started reading one of her books, Master your Metabolism - planning on finding time to be quiet and chew on that.

Eliza- I am soooooo jealous that 1. you live on a dream island and 2 you're going on a mini vaca!!! How wonderful is that!! I've never been to Hawaii, I have a cousin who lives there with his wife and 4 girls. Always said i was going to go... one day It seems so beautiful and peaceful, if I ever get there i might not come back! Good for you for making time for yourself and taking a getaway, and for taking your w/o stuff ! You made me laugh when I read " I don't know which workout i'm supposed to be doing...." I feel that way too much of the time. I had to write it down and put it up in the kitchen...really close to the frige:laugh:

Kim - great job getting back on track w/ jillian and glad you're feeling better. She will definetly improve your upper body strength - no doubt. Warrior Dash sounds pretty brutal what's that?

Smiles- Always love to ready your posts and good for you for changing it up!! You'll feel the pay off of the changes when your muscles cool down and that soreness.. it's a good reminder of all of that hardwork you're putting in!!! You're my inspiration,girl!

Take care Peeps and have an awesome Weekend,
Janet

nisijam5

dash...http://www.warriordash.com/register2010_midwest.php...if you want to check it out

This is the link to the warrior dash...I will have to do some mud-crawling, jumping over fire, climbing several obstacles and walking planks. They have some others in different parts of the country. I am originally from Chicago; so, I got some of my cousins and sisters to go. Should be fun.

Tylenol works differently than tylenol...tylenol is great for the treatment of pain...Ibuprofen treats inflammation; therefore, I have to stay on the ibuprofen. I just have to make sure that I don't take it on an empty stomach.

OK, today is day 3, NMTZ...prepare to die!!!!

Happyoceangirl

dash...http://www.warriordash.com/register2010_midwest.php...if you want to check it out

This is the link to the warrior dash...I will have to do some mud-crawling, jumping over fire, climbing several obstacles and walking planks. They have some others in different parts of the country. I am originally from Chicago; so, I got some of my cousins and sisters to go. Should be fun.

Tylenol works differently than tylenol...tylenol is great for the treatment of pain...Ibuprofen treats inflammation; therefore, I have to stay on the ibuprofen. I just have to make sure that I don't take it on an empty stomach.

OK, today is day 3, NMTZ...prepare to die!!!!

Holy crap! Mud crawling, fire jumping - NOW I see.. you're truly the adventurous type! And I thought Jillian's stuff was a challenge. :laugh: How fun! (I tried the link but it wouldn't open....) But seriously - that sounds like a blast. I'm weird in that I don't like dirt or like to be dirty unless I'm REALLY dirty. I'm an all or nothing kinda gal that way. The mud and fire combo has me totally intrigued. Pictures when you're done? (please please please!!)

Oh, and about the Tylenol / Ibuprofin... thanks for the clarification...

Happyoceangirl

Good Morning My Slim Friends,
Checking in from Texas! Sipping some morning joe and making my "plans " for the day - guess I want to see God laugh!! Anyhoo it's 7:15 and DH is on the way down to the Univerity to judge mock trials for the day and I have been up for the past 45minutes.... NMTZ is on the list and some quick cardio - probably 30min. It's strength day. I upped my weights this week from 3 and 5lb weights to 5 and 10lb weights and my push ups and planks are getting ....better. We'll see after Jillian:laugh:
Just started reading one of her books, Master your Metabolism - planning on finding time to be quiet and chew on that.

Eliza- I am soooooo jealous that 1. you live on a dream island and 2 you're going on a mini vaca!!! How wonderful is that!! I've never been to Hawaii, I have a cousin who lives there with his wife and 4 girls. Always said i was going to go... one day It seems so beautiful and peaceful, if I ever get there i might not come back! Good for you for making time for yourself and taking a getaway, and for taking your w/o stuff ! You made me laugh when I read " I don't know which workout i'm supposed to be doing...." I feel that way too much of the time. I had to write it down and put it up in the kitchen...really close to the frige:laugh:

Kim - great job getting back on track w/ jillian and glad you're feeling better. She will definetly improve your upper body strength - no doubt. Warrior Dash sounds pretty brutal what's that?

Smiles- Always love to ready your posts and good for you for changing it up!! You'll feel the pay off of the changes when your muscles cool down and that soreness.. it's a good reminder of all of that hardwork you're putting in!!! You're my inspiration,girl!

Take care Peeps and have an awesome Weekend,
Janet

How come I never realized you were in Texas??? For some reason - I sort of envisioned you on the east coast. (I have no idea why). Weird. I don't know if I've ever posted my location - I'm in Hawaii too!!! Thought it was really cool to learn Eliza is only a short flight away. (Different islands). I'm definitely envious of her little getaway - though I've got one coming up in May. It can't get here soon enough!

Hope you made it through NMTZ with the upped weights, and your cardio. I'm real scared of trying 5 lbs on that circuit. I did it for only the static squat bicep curls, and could handle it. But I think that's my limit for now. I bow to you if you can make it through using 5 or higher... (let us know!!!)

Today is supposed to be a rest day for the program (Day 15 - If I'm not confused). So I just took our 3 dogs out for walks - each separately. It was low key and enjoyable. Will ramp it back up tomorrow... (though I have no idea what the slimdown workout is without looking.) Ay ay ay... I think you're right. The FRIDGE is a great place to keep it. :laugh:

nisijam5

http://www.warriordash.com/index.php

Here's another link for the warrior dash...I am doing the midwest region

Happyoceangirl

That looks frickin' AWESOME!!!!! I'm so jealous! Thanks for reposting the link -you're gonna have the best time!
Have you done it before?

Happyoceangirl

I did day 15 of the schedule today! Shred level 1 and Quick Trouble Zones. (Except for - I did the whole NMTZ!)

Happyoceangirl

Oh, Janet - I meant to ask you about the book - Master Your Metabolism. I'm just wondering how complex / overwhelming it is? I'm interested in seeing what she has to say - (and wondering if I would rebel against all her wisdom!!!) Hmmmm....

nisijam5

That looks frickin' AWESOME!!!!! I'm so jealous! Thanks for reposting the link -you're gonna have the best time!
Have you done it before?

Never did it before...we might make it an annual thing...wish it were in MN tho

elizabennett

I am so behind! What should I do? Start over? Start where I last stopped? I just didn't get my workouts in at ALL, even though I planned ahead and brought stuff with me. I did try surfing for a couple of hours and it was awesome! My arms,chest, and back are seriously so sore. I didn't know it was possible to be that sore, especially after doing so many weight lifting workouts. Luckily my legs aren't bad; I think all those squats and yoga had helped me with strength there. But right now I am seriously sunburned and I don't know how much of a workout I can get in. I can hardly sit down. Suggestions? I would swim if I had access to a pool, but I don't. And where would you guys start back into the Slimdown?

Smiles: how was the combo? My husband says he won't do it with me; that it's just to much fatigue in one workout, but I will when I get there. Congrats on doing it and you are amazing for doing full NMTZ! Keep up the great work. You're my inspiration!

Happyoceangirl

You could always just pick up where you left off... when the sunburn subsides.... that way you're still working through it... or just start over again. (For me though - i might get discouraged if I had to start at zero without finishing.)

I'm finding that delays pop up (I was very sick today, for instance, and spent most of the day in bed with nausea and the runs... no workout for me.... no eating either. I think I got food poisoning!) But I'll just try to start back on whatever day I missed.

Your vacation sounds like it was so fun! And true, I bet all this leg work you've been doing helped tremendously. Were you able to get all the way up?

As for doing both the shred and NMTZ both - I'm amazed! Not sure where all that oomph came from. Maybe it's because I noticed my arms are really starting to feel firmer and that 's the incentive. It doesn't hurt that my other half compliments me daily now on my toned up booty. Helps keep the motivation coming along!

Good luck, hope you can find a good place to re-start after the sunburn chills out. Hope I'm back at this tomorrow too!

elizabennett

I sucked it up and did the Shred L1 and then QTZ. I tried to do the full TZ at first, but my legs and arms were jello. But I did it at least Quick and then a little more here and there.

Thanks Smiles, for the inspiration! I couldn't just not do it, especially after reading about you. It was crazy, so many abs and lunges with the 2 combined, but it was awesome, too! If I wasn't so sore from surfing and sunburned I totally could have done more. I did get all the way up on the board, 1st time too. I think all the balancing and core work that I do in yoga was a huge help. I really only fell a few times that I didn't plan on. Most of the time it was because I didn't want to run over boogie boarders. I'm sorry that you are so sick! That does not sound fun. I hope you get feeling better very, very soon! Rest, take it easy. You'll be back to yourself in no time.

Kim, how's the foot? Good job on starting on the workouts! You're awesome! And that race looks crazy, but so cool. I'm so excited for you!

Janet, what are you up to? I saw you had a nice easy (as in not as insane as normal for you!) workout on Sunday. I'm glad that you're giving yourself some time to not work as hard. You're always an inspiration to me, though.

Dragonfly11

Hey You Fine Slim Things,
Hope everyone's weekend was great and we're all up to a fantastic Monday!! Okay, I so get it now w/ all the cool pix everyone's in Hawaii!! I really need to get there!! Really!!!!
Made it through NMTZ (full w/ 5lb weights) I could not even do 10lbs on this w/o ... at all!! I also did 45 min of Turbo Jam - I felt totally amazing!! I did rest yesterday and got in 40 min of Turbo jam before work this morning - got protabello mushrooms in the oven and grilling some zucchini for dinner. I als ogot really weird over the weekend and made a keebler 5 min no bake key lime pie w/ a reduced fat crust - ok - a slice of pie for 160 cals - i'm loving it!
NMTZ is on for before work - the full version.
Eliza - So sorry about your sunburn!!! I would not start all the way over but do short versions of my w/os until I was back at it!! You've come too far!!
Smiles - The book is great but It's a lot to digest ... pardon the pun:laugh: It's almost like studying for me but she is still her entertaining self. After the dvds I can hear her in my head!

Dinner calls and off to bed - early day getting those "trouble zones"

Take care my Peeps and Hugs to all I missed,
Janet

Happyoceangirl

Can I just say, I you guys! This thread / challenge is so interesting and inspiring b/c of each of you. I look forward to checking in here every day.

Janet - I bow to you. SEriously. you did the full NMTZ with 5 lb weights? Your arms must be looking mighty fine. I used 5 lbers during static squat/bicep curl, and again on the plank row, but that's all I was brave enough to try. Now, I just may have to step up my game! (Oh, and your pie sounds heavenly... droooooooool.)

Eliza - you are definitely a badass Not even a sunburn will get in your way! (That would pretty much stop me dead in my tracks for a day or too. Your comment about the crazy amount of abs and lunges made me :laugh: - I felt the same way - it was insane and awesome at the same time!

I was out yesterday but back in the saddle again today. Just going to pick up where I left off. Shred level 2, and if I'm feeling extra feisty, maybe a kickboxing DVD.... I'll do a quick report in when I'm done.

Happyoceangirl

Okay, nothing too stellar to report. Shred level 2 done (using 5 lbs on everything but the second set of chair squats/v raises....) arrrgh! Walked the dog after .

Not a very impressive burn, but I did it and that's what counts. Tomorrow - NMTZ and hopefully a run.

elizabennett

I decided that I needed a better cardio than just shred today, so I did BFBM this morning and am doing Shred level 2 later tonight. My weight still won't go down. I am right back up at my starting weight in January. I think that's why I felt like I needed another workout besides Shred. It just always makes me mad, but I still know I am doing what I am supposed to so I'm not going to stop. It's just so frustrating! But good job Slimdowners! I visiting this thread too, because I am always inspired and boosted because of you guys. You're the best. And Janet, you're the bomb! 33 Days! Keep up the good work!:happy:

Dragonfly11

Peeps!! What's Upp!!
Feeling really good for a Wednesday - I was too tired from work to brave NMTZ, ended up w/ 65 min of FIRM Hardcore Fusion ( High Cardio w/ weights) That was enough. Been good w/ my eating and logging everything , good ,bad and ugly :laugh:
I got on the scale this morning it read 178.4. before potty and all of the teeter-tottering to make the numbers look more attaractive...
How exhausting!!! Am I the only crazy out here who does that:noway: !!!! Anyway , I'm excited to see the scale moving in the opposite direction but i'm almost afraid to be - it's been stuck for so long or climbing with the not smoking!! I'm not going to change my signature until next weigh in day. You all have just been a tremendous motivation to keep on trying no matter what the scale says. thank you for that and all that you give and how hard you try!! It truly makes an impact on me for the better ~ Thank you
I did 4 /7 circuits on BFBM before work this moring and will do some kind of cardio 40-55 min after work. I also ordered a heart rate monitor so I can get a more accurate reading of the energy I'm expending vs what i'm thinking. It's a Polar F somethingor another - wasn't too pricey comapred to some of the others I say but from all I've read it's well worth it.

Eliza - Hang in there and keep doing what you're doing. I encourage you!!! Listen to your body ~ if it needs cardio - give it cardio. I think I was being so rigid and so stressed because I wasn't seeing the results I wanted that the scale just froze. It was more like work than pleasure. I'm still working hard but i think i'm happier with more flexibility in my workout choices.
You work really hard, the results will come if we persevere!
Smiles - FANTASTC JOB on the 5 LB WEIGHTS!! :drinker: WOO HOO !! You make me laugh, girl!! Yes, 5lb weights for NMTZ - full version, but may i please add that there are several places where I'm totally screaming at the TV and just pushing on through - seriously. I do like the way my arms and shoulders are looking and that totally keeps me going! I must have been having some kind of insane moment to even THINK about trying 10lbs - way out of my league!! I think it works with the other workout because it's more in combination w/ squats/dip/lunges and the reps in each set are lower.

Okay back to work ~ thanks for sharing lunch with me:happy: ,
Janet

nisijam5

I am so behind! What should I do? Start over? Start where I last stopped?

I just did Day 3 of the shred...if you want to start over with me, we will at least be close.

Happyoceangirl

Happy Hump Day! I hopped into this thread before doing any exercise today and MAN - I was inspired! So much so, that I went for a 30 minute run, 30 minute walk BEFORE attacking NMTZ. Like you guys, I'm finding it feels better with extra cardio tacked on. I feel pretty awesome today - because either of those are a stand alone workout for me - and I did em both! 2 hrs of sweating - love it! (Oh yeah, I decided to try to emulate Janet and picked up my 5 lb weights - I used them for about 80% of NMTZ... which was way better than I thought I could do.). Maybe by the end of 30 days, I'll have it down?!?!

Eliza - you got me off on the right foot when I saw you braved BFBM in addition to shred 2. I agree with Janet - just stick with it! We'll party with you when you see the numbers start sliding down.

Janet - woop woop!!! Your numbers are movin!!!! I couldn't be happier if it were happening for me. High five! Thanks for sharing. Glad to know that by giving yourself permission to mix it up, you're finding what works. That's how we have to do it in "real life", not just mfp world...:laugh: Also, can't wait to hear about your HRM results. I finally got one (Polar f6) and was pretty surprised to learn that I was burning significantly more than the mfp database estimated (like, about 100 cals per exercise). Talk about wanting to party! :drinker: I've seen it go the other way for people though - and it sucks to think you're burning more than you really have been - but at least the info helps see what needs to change.

Kim - day 3, how's it going? Are you finding that you like to add extra cardio in too?

elizabennett

I just finished the Shred Level1 and 2 combo. It pretty much sucked, but it was just one of those days where you just don't feel as great as normal. But, I did it and I have to say you ladies inspired me to use 5 pounders again. I switched to 3s so I could finish the sets a while ago, but it's been long enough that I should have moved up but was too lazy I guess. Now I did, thanks to you guys!

Something weird today; I was starving! And I was craving all kinds of junk, which really hasn't been a problem for me for a couple of weeks. I didn't eat all my calories yesterday so I don't know if it is because of that. I know technically I should, but since I'm not losing weight anyway, I figure it's better for me to listen to my body and not force food on myself when I am not hungry in the least. If I wasn't counting calories I wouldn't eat if I'm not hungry, so why do it when I am. It's just weird that I was so hungry like that, though. And no, it's not my TOM. Random, but there it is.

Janet, you animal you! You are crazy, but in the best way! No, you are not the only one who weighs in the morning after going to the bathroom and moving around and hoping that will make the number better. Amazing job on the weight loss, even if it isn't official yet.

Smiles, you are crazy too. Most days I am happy to just get in Jillian's workouts, let alone all the other cardio you do. My husband's work schedule is really crazy and I pretty much can't do much outside of home every other week. He does a week on/week off, on call. That makes my yoga not really workable, and long cardio without my toddler bothering me is tough. I should get a running stroller.

Kim, you are the bomb for just picking up and starting right back in it. No complaints or excuses, just right to work. You totally motivate me too. How can I wuss out on a workout when I know all you lovelies are going to be doing it?

I do love this thread. I am always motivated and inspired and supported here and it makes me want to try harder. You guys are the best. Keep up the great work!:happy:

tylopez23

Can anyone tell me what the Quick Trouble Zones is? Is this in the DVD? I didn't see when i did the regular version (the full 40 min.)
Thanks!!!

nisijam5

Hi everyone,

I just finished Day 4. I forced myself to do it even tho I had quite a few cocktails last night. Tomorrow is BFBM, which is my favorite one, you can just feel the fat burning off. I just feel like I can get back on track now. I lost it for about a month.

You guys are awesome and supportive.

I took my bike in for tune-up yesterday; so, I plan to start doing errands by bike. Kill 2 birds with one stone.

Hey, if anyone has Comcast on Demand, you have to try 6 pack abs...15 minutes with Cindy Whitmarsh...you will feel it the next day. I love it.

2 ways to tackle QTZ...either do one set of each move or 5/7 circuits...that's what I have seen on Comcast anyway.

Well, have to work today...Gonna be brutal...at least, I got to sleep in

Happyoceangirl

Ty,
I hope you got my message -and I see that Kim also answered it for you (about QTZ). Feel free to jump in and join us!

Eliza Shred 1 and 2 back to back is HARD!!! I just did it and wasn't able to do 5 lbs on everything, but on most. Those GD vraises kill me every single time!:explode: I've NEVER been able to do even one full set of those with 5 lbs. I keep thinking "If Janet can do it, so can I", but so far, I can't. :mad: Good luck with cravings today!

Janet - did the HRM come yet? I saw on another thread, it's bronze. Spanky!:bigsmile: Is today the official weigh in day?

Kim - forcing yourself to workout after last night's cocktails. :drinker: Right on. I can't thank you enough for prompting me to start this thread. I'm finding myself addicted to feeling good (and while I feel like hell during these workouts, after I feel great!) Have fun biking around town today.

elizabennett

Hi guys! Today has been good. Not starving and my weight was down. .8 lbs. Not a lot, but better than staying the same or gaining. I'm getting ready to get on my spin bike here, thanks to you Kim! Biking just sounded so good today. Then NMTZ and if I can, I'm going to do yoga tonight. I will make that weight come off! I did try on a bridesmaid dress for June that was really tight a couple weeks ago, but fit much better today. I need to re-take my measurements and see what has happened there.

Janet, you will love your HRM! I have the Polar F6, which I think is what you said you got. Mine's pink, but it was a great price, so I don't care! It's really easy to use and it seems to work really well.

Tylopez23: I hope you'll jump on our bandwagon here. This group is so awesome and supportive and we'd love to have another friend.

I have wondered this several times but forgot to ask. Does anyone know why the Slimdown program doesn't use Shred Level 3? Just something that's been bugging me. I hope everyone has a great day!

mschelle

Kim and Mschelle - sorry to hear you are both having foot problems! :frown: Hopefully your experts have you on the right track. Kim, I hope you do keep lurking - as you were the inspiration to start our thread! Feel free to chime in with how you're doing, we're here for you. I can identify with your reason for exercising - so we can eat more!

Mschelle -did i read that right - you've been working out without shoes? I tried that once (can't remember why) but it was kind of scary. Felt like I needed more stability... Hmmm!!!

I haven't been on here a little while, so sorry for the late response! Yes, I was working out barefoot, but I only work out at home and on carpet. I don't wear shoes in the house (well, *now* I do - bought some just for working out inside!). It's not a stability thing for me (I actually have more problems with shoes on), it's a shock abosorption issue. So, as my feet get worse and the pain is hittin my ankles and knees more, I find myself willing to try anything! I pick up the orthotics tomorrow - YAY (hopefully)!