Introduce yourself!

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  • a_new_dawn
    a_new_dawn Posts: 517 Member
    Hi Julie! Oh wow, twins and triplets! How lovely!

    I have also completed 30 day shred, it was the first program that I ever stuck to and now I'm a huge Jillian fan!

    Hope you are feeling better now!

    Welcome to the group and all the best on your BR journey!
  • Hi, I'm Brandi and starting tomorrow. I am really looking forward to it. So far I've completed 30 Day Shred and Ripped in 30 and loved them both. I've lost 5 pounds and 12.5 inches since October 29 using 30DS and RI30 which is a total of 35 pounds since April 2011. Now I'm fine tuning my eating and hoping for more results as I love how lean I am getting. I am doing the workout only, not the meal plan, as I am allergic to nuts, coconut and pine nuts which are used daily in the BR meal plan.

    Here's to being lean in 2013 :)
  • missingone
    missingone Posts: 20 Member
    Hey there! I'm Erica. I ordered JMBR early last week and am ANXIOUSLY waiting for it to arrive! My goal is to lose 20-25 pounds and get back to my ideal body weight, which I have not been at in 6 years. I had twins 5 months ago and in addition to having pregnancy weight to lose, we very unexpectedly lost one of our babies during delivery and I've been putting on weight ever since. You're not supposed to put on weight AFTER delivery! Looking forward to getting in shape and just feeling better.

    I am not planning on following Jillian's diet. I'll be doing healthy, low-calorie breakfast and lunches, and eat a normal meal in the evening (while focusing on portion control and making sure I'm eating plenty of fresh vegetables) - and track calories on here. I'm doing this in an attempt to incorporate lifestyle changes, as I know I'll never stick to cooking the kinds of meals that come with the plan, as I've seen her recipes before.

    Until JMBR gets here, I'll be continuing to do the 30-Day Shred video that I started last week. It's been a year since I've worked out, and it sure feels good!!

    SO GLAD there's a group to keep motivated! Good luck everyone!!! :-)
  • Hi, I'm Dee. I am starting JMBR this week. I got myself started on losing weight two weeks ago and have already lost 11 pounds. I really want to shred so I will start the 7 day kickstart portion on Thursday. I am having an evaluation done at the gym on Wednesday so I can start off with all my measurements. I have a very lofty goal to loose 70 pounds, but I am determined to do it! Luckily, I have been eating the same type meals that Jillian has with this program, mostly that is. I just eat too much and didn't exercise. I'm sure I will modify the diet a bit as my partner is a vegetarian and I do most of the cooking.

    I am sure I will need the motivation and am very glad there is one here! Here's to the revolution!
  • a_new_dawn
    a_new_dawn Posts: 517 Member
    Welcome Dee, Erica & Brandy!

    You all sound so enthusiastic and focused... Such a brilliant mindset to be in. You have your plans and goals in check... Make it happen!!

    i look forward to sharing your journeys with you!
  • karakreature
    karakreature Posts: 79 Member
    Just started today. Plan on doing the jump start this week but not strictly following the diet. Feel free to add me anyone that would like to. Good luck to all!
  • jackb08
    jackb08 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi! I'm Amber. I started JMBR this morning. I plan on following the exercise plan only as I'm doing Herbalife as well. I have an in-home daycare and have been married to my husband for 12 years. We have 3 boys, ages 10, 7, and 4. I've lost about 13 pounds so far just doing Herbalife since September and have decided to include exercise to it as well to get to my goal faster. :)
  • Welcome Dee, Erica & Brandy!

    You all sound so enthusiastic and focused... Such a brilliant mindset to be in. You have your plans and goals in check... Make it happen!!

    i look forward to sharing your journeys with you!

    I second that! Welcome - always great to have a plan - makes success far more likely! You can do this!
  • cristino1985
    cristino1985 Posts: 63 Member
    It's great to see more people joining this group every day, the more support we have for each other the better right? Good luck to everyone and I hope you all enjoy the programme as much as I am.
  • a_new_dawn
    a_new_dawn Posts: 517 Member
    Nice to have you as part of the group karakreature & Amber!

    you sound a little outnumbered in your household Amber, just like me, i have 4 boys, well 5 if you count the hubby...he acts like a big kid sometimes!
    I'm sure Jillian will be a perfect accompaniment to your Herbalife! Here's to continued success! :drinker:

    karakreature, many people on here aren't following the food plan either, that's where mfp macros can help us out!
    good luck on your kick-start week!
  • Angiesolomon
    Angiesolomon Posts: 144 Member
    Hi there! I'm Angie. I just started Body Revolution on Monday. I only want to lose five pounds that I put on from a holiday in Australia. I'm not following the meal plan but trying to stick to 1200 cals. Loving Body Revolution!!
  • Welcome Angie! It is an amazing program! Make sure you eat enough to fuel those workout - especially as you get further and further in! Have fun!
  • My name is Katherine. I am a 31 year old married lady with two cats and a dog. I am currently doing Jillian's 30 day shred. Today is Level 1, Day 5 for me and I had to take a day off after two days because I couldnt fully extend my arms since they hurt so bad. I tend to curse at Jillian a lot, but I like her results. I am not sure if I want to do the Body Revolution. I really want to see what its all about. And I want to finish 30DS first. I am also a figureskater and I am on the ice for an hour three days a week. So I wanted to find something to compliment that that would bring in some lifting.
  • a_new_dawn
    a_new_dawn Posts: 517 Member
    My name is Katherine. I am a 31 year old married lady with two cats and a dog. I am currently doing Jillian's 30 day shred. Today is Level 1, Day 5 for me and I had to take a day off after two days because I couldnt fully extend my arms since they hurt so bad. I tend to curse at Jillian a lot, but I like her results. I am not sure if I want to do the Body Revolution. I really want to see what its all about. And I want to finish 30DS first. I am also a figureskater and I am on the ice for an hour three days a week. So I wanted to find something to compliment that that would bring in some lifting.

    hi Katherine, i think alot of us have a love/hate relationship with Jillian!

    if you enjoy 30DS then i think you will love BR, it's got the typical jillian feel, the only difference being it's in a class setting rather that just being her & 2 of her girls. I find that there are alot of strength moves in BR, of course not to the point of weight lifting, but lots to aid toning and sculpting.

    Good luck with your shred, it's a fantastic programme.
  • Hi all!

    My name is Ashli and I'm 28 about to hit 29 years old. I have lost 57lbs since my journey began a year ago. In the last few months i have loss just a couple pounds. i figured i needed some extra support and I love the Jillian series and just got the JMBR! I am hoping this will help get over my hump. I am in need of something to kick my bum back into gear. I am starting the DVDs on the 28th of this month.

    Can't wait to meet you all and I am really excited about this new adventure!
  • DKrisAn
    DKrisAn Posts: 43 Member
    Hi Everyone,
    I have been doing BR, I am on Phase 2 now. I have been overweight pretty much all of my life. Three years ago I was down to 149lbs at 5'1, which was the closest I have been to goal weight. Now, I am weigh 184lbs but I am ready to blast through and get down to my goal weight of 115-120lbs. My husband and I do BR together in the evenings. I am so thankful I have my husband to help push me when i am tired and do not want to exercise.
  • Just wanted to say hi to the new faces in the crowd. I am loving Body Revolution so far. I don't love it when I am sweating like a pig and feeling like I have run out of steam during the workouts lol. I do love that it is getting me moving and I can actually handle the half hour of torture a day. Jillian really makes me sweat!
  • Hi my name is Lora, I'm 27 and have 2 children :) I was once pretty petite and tiny until I got pregnant with my first and my husband was deployed as soon as we found out and through the whole pregnancy/birth. With that I gained a ton of weight. I done weight watchers when my daughter was 2 and lost some but never worked out. I finally done Jm 30ds and lost 15lbs with that. I am currently on day 6 of BR and so far am proud of me for making it the first week. :) but to make it 90 days I believe I will
    Need tons of support. :) I love all the success stories I've seen on this website, makes this journey bearable. Well I've talked y'all's ears off. But thanks and hope to make my goal and some friends :)
  • Hi Im Sheona,31, mum of a 21mnth old. I started JMBR on 6th Jan but just found this group today :) I started at 9st 7.25lbs (133.25lbs) and im down to 9st 1.5lbs (127.5lbs). Today is start of week 4 for me and really loving the program although not so much the cardio 1!. I didnt stick to the plan strictly the first 2 weeks as I had some family things happening that got in the way. But this week Ive eaten as cleanly as I could and stuck to the program. I dont really have a goal weight Im aiming for I just want to lose some inches and tone up as pear shaped so all my fat is sitting on my hips, thighs and bum, hoping they will lean out a bit!

    I have previously done 30ds,RI30 and dipped in and out of 6w6p,BFBM & NMTZ though didnt like the last 3 as much.
  • Welcome new JMBR fans! :smile: congratulations on taking the plunge! You'll love the results this program will give you! Kick Jillian's butt!
  • Carol_123
    Carol_123 Posts: 69 Member
    Hi, my name is Carol. I am a 42-yr old stay at home mother. I weigh 169.2, about 46lbs overweight for me at 5'4" and am going to do something about it now. I am starting Body Revolution 7-day kickstart tomorrow although I tried workout1 already to see what it was like and loved it, although I am quite sore! I really want to stick with something this time so here I am!
  • Thanks Peggy for adding me! I love Jillian too, and have every one of her DVDs after 30 day shred. I went ahead and started today with workout 1 week 1. I did these last year, but did not complete. I am completing this time. I am a a runner too, so I will run for my cardio. I am 48 married with one son who is 27, and he just got married. My husband is the best supporter ever, and we have been together 27 yrs. I just got done with menopause, and looking to get rid of 15 nasty pounds on my 5'2 body! I have worked out the last 20 years, but never seeing results. Bad diet! Working on it.
  • Hi Carol and Ann! Hope you liked WO1 Carol. So proud of you Ann for starting today! Yes - you will finish it this time or I will hunt you down......bwahahahahahahaha
  • lesleyworth
    lesleyworth Posts: 9 Member
    Hi I'm Lesley, 35 (for a few more weeks!), my goal to lose 50 lbs. I am down 12 so far (woooohooooo!). I am on day 19 of 30DS, and as soon as I'm done with it, I'll be starting JMBR (should be delivered this week!).
  • a_new_dawn
    a_new_dawn Posts: 517 Member
    How lovely to see so many new members, welcome all!

    this is it.. This is the start of a whole new you!!
  • tbullock
    tbullock Posts: 9 Member
    Hi, I'm Toyia, 46yrs 163.5lbs with a goal of 130lbs. I am starting Body Revolution today 1/28/2013. I did all my shopping last night, prepped vegetables and packed my meals. I didn't preview the DVD's was too scared and woke up late this morning. SMH, I'm definitely going to need you guy's support.
  • Hi Lesley and Toyia! Welcome! I think you're going to love JMBR!
  • Elisac2008
    Elisac2008 Posts: 83 Member
    Hi, I am Elisa. I have been reading about this group for a few days. Finally bought the set last night. I have had success with Jillian in the past with 30 Day shred over the summer. I would love maintain this as much as possible for the next 90 days. Hopefully being accountable to this group will help me. I am going to do a 1200 - 1500 calorie diet, but eating more if I am hungry. I did wo 1 a few minutes ago and debating whether I want to do the kick-start this week.
  • Hi, I'm Ann (Gissi is my nickname). Just started BR this week. Have done 30DS a few times in the past, but only got to level 3 a couple of times.

    I'm 56 yo - am I the oldest here?!? I need to lose about 30 lbs - gained and lost and gained, etc over the past 20 or so years! I'm hoping to stick with 1400 or so cals/day. I know it's over the recommended 1200, but that number is always too low for me and I end up quitting and regaining. I'm also rebounding from foot surgery last year (not entirely successful, unfortunately). I'm hoping all the functional training will improve my foot strength and balance, along with overall strength/balance.

    So far, I've done Phase 1, dvd 1&2 - unbelievably, I'm not sore!

    Good luck to all!
  • Welcome Elisa and Gissi! - I personally wouldn't eat less than 1400 - especially while doing JMBR! It's a fantastic program and you will amaze yourselves with how you progress and what you're capable of! Gissi - age des NOT matter.... Trust me....Jillian has got me into better shape than many youngsters I know! Kick butt ladies!