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Hello all!
My name is Renee - I am 43 years young and I just ordered JM's Body Revolution. I should be getting it sometime next week.
I loved her 30DS and Shred it with weights. I just felt so good when I completed those programs, I finally bit the bullet and ordered BR. I am hoping that I enjoy it as much as the other ones.0 -
Hello Everyone: My name is Kimberly. I started JMBR yesterday. Mother of two kids, and I work full time. Will find 30 minutes a day to work out and do some extra cardio too. Not doing the meal plan specifically although I did look at some of the recipes but counting calories to match the suggested amount.0
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Hi everyone, my name is Sammye and I just started JMBR on 1/29/13. I am ready to be done with who I am now and I'm looking forward to the person I know I can be and I know that JMBR is going to be the best way to do that. I also know this will be a struggle for me (trust me when I say JM is already kicking my butt right now!) I really can use all the encouragement I can get!!!0
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Hi!!
Im 23 from wny and the proud mama of a 5 year old pitbull. (Its my boyfriends chiwawa in my picture and yes im an awful speller) i am waiting for jmbr to come in the mail!! Ive done a lot of her videos before but never completed a challenge. This time i am planning on doing the program completely! I love working out but where i live there r no gyms close by so ive always done at home things.
Summer time will be here before we know it and im hoping that with this group and jmbr i will finally have the confidence that ive always wanted!
I love supportive friends and i am always encouraging back so please feel free to add me but use jmbr as a message so i know you rfrom this group.
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Welcome ladies, so nice to have you as part of the crew!
Age, weight, dress size... They're all just numbers, fitness level - not important.... no-one will judge or be judged here! body revolution is our journey to make better versions of ourselves.
i agree about the cals, although Jillian does recomment a 1200 cal diet, the workouts burn in excess of 200-300 cals, and mfp recommend you net 1200.0 -
Hello Everyone! I'm excited to find a group of people who are working out to JM BR. I have not seen many results listed so I wanted to share. I'm 45 yrs old and 5' 5" tall.
I started BR 4 weeks ago at 194 pounds. Fast forward and I now weigh 184 lbs. I've lost 2" in my chest, 3" in my waist and 2 1/2" in hips. I am happy with these results.
I look forward to sharing my successes with all of you and seeing your successes to help keep me motivated as well.
Thanks so much for posting here. It is going to be a great help to me!!!0 -
Hello Everyone! I'm excited to find a group of people who are working out to JM BR. I have not seen many results listed so I wanted to share. I'm 45 yrs old and 5' 5" tall.
I started BR 4 weeks ago at 194 pounds. Fast forward and I now weigh 184 lbs. I've lost 2" in my chest, 3" in my waist and 2 1/2" in hips. I am happy with these results.
I look forward to sharing my successes with all of you and seeing your successes to help keep me motivated as well.
Thanks so much for posting here. It is going to be a great help to me!!!
Hello Trasid! We are a fairly new group and at the moment only have one graduate, staceypunk. A few ladies are due to finish shortly though! Thankyou for sharing your progress with us, you're doing great already! Long may it continue!0 -
Hey Folks! I just started week seven. It's brutal. I love the workouts so far, and I have to admit that Jillian really motivates me, even through a TV. I've been doing her workouts for months now, but have not lost much weight. I'm definitely stronger and in better shape, though. I'm 33 and I've never worked out before. I'm determined to get in shape once and for all, and have the best body that I can! My purpose is to becoming physically stronger, in hopes that it will transpire to my inner being, as well :-)0
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Hey Folks! I just started week seven. It's brutal. I love the workouts so far, and I have to admit that Jillian really motivates me, even through a TV. I've been doing her workouts for months now, but have not lost much weight. I'm definitely stronger and in better shape, though. I'm 33 and I've never worked out before. I'm determined to get in shape once and for all, and have the best body that I can! My purpose is to becoming physically stronger, in hopes that it will transpire to my inner being, as well :-)
Hey, nice to have you as part of the crew. I started workouts 7&8 this week too, she's really starting to mean business isn't she!
I am a big fan of Jillian, i've been working out with her since April last year and have lost 25lbs. She has given me strength and stamina that i didn't think was possible, and a glimmer of real abs too!
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Hey my name's julieanna, I just started the Jillian Michaels Body Revolution DVD yesterday and Im also new to this site.Im looking to lose the weight I've gained in the past year and a half, I went from weighing 150 pounds to 200.8 pounds(as of yesterday). Im doing the 7 day kickstart metabolism program to detoxify my body, and after that Ill jump right into week 2 and continue with the 90 day program! Im following the meal plan as best I can, but it requires alot of preparation and planning ahead.
Anyway I didnt know how out of shape I was, until I started the workouts(yikes), and Im only on day 2 of week 1!lol But Im glad I found this forum, going through this together with other people will help me succeed with the program.I can't wait to read all of your success stories, and write my own as well, Looking forward to it!0 -
If you can make it past the first week with Jillian, I think you will be astounded at how quickly your body adapts to excericise! When I first started the 30 Shred, I couldn't make it through the first two minutes of cardio. By the third or fourth time I was able to complete all of the two minute cardio circuits in Level 1. Now I do the whole 30 minutes of cardio in phase 2 of Body Revolution. It's really empowering to "not suck" so bad when it comes to working out. Stick with it!0
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Hello, my name is Mar and I am going to start BR today. I have just received the DVDs and I'll get down to business as soon as I am done with this post.
I am 5'7" and 179lb. Since last year (started last Feb.) I have lost almost 30lb. but still need to lose more (I'd like to get rid of 20lb. more). Before losing weight I didn't exercise at all. Last year I combined power walking, Leslie Sansone Walk at Home videos and Jillian Michaels (I know, very different styles :P ). I noticed that cardio was important, but definitely needed the weight training. That's why I like Jillian.
To be honest, I don't think I'll be following her diet plan, although I will be monitoring my calorie intake and make healthier choices. I can't function with less than 1400 calories, I've tried it and I get jittery :S
I've noticed these forums help me be accountable for my workouts, I agree that an exercise buddy makes a big difference. I'm glad I've found this one
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Hey my name's julieanna, I just started the Jillian Michaels Body Revolution DVD yesterday and Im also new to this site.Im looking to lose the weight I've gained in the past year and a half, I went from weighing 150 pounds to 200.8 pounds(as of yesterday). Im doing the 7 day kickstart metabolism program to detoxify my body, and after that Ill jump right into week 2 and continue with the 90 day program! Im following the meal plan as best I can, but it requires alot of preparation and planning ahead.
Anyway I didnt know how out of shape I was, until I started the workouts(yikes), and Im only on day 2 of week 1!lol But Im glad I found this forum, going through this together with other people will help me succeed with the program.I can't wait to read all of your success stories, and write my own as well, Looking forward to it!
Hi Julieanna! I was very out of shape when i first started working out, and found it extremely challenging, so don't be discouraged!
If you can make it past the first week with Jillian, I think you will be astounded at how quickly your body adapts to excericise! When I first started the 30 Shred, I couldn't make it through the first two minutes of cardio. By the third or fourth time I was able to complete all of the two minute cardio circuits in Level 1. Now I do the whole 30 minutes of cardio in phase 2 of Body Revolution. It's really empowering to "not suck" so bad when it comes to working out. Stick with it!
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Hello, my name is Mar and I am going to start BR today. I have just received the DVDs and I'll get down to business as soon as I am done with this post.
I am 5'7" and 179lb. Since last year (started last Feb.) I have lost almost 30lb. but still need to lose more (I'd like to get rid of 20lb. more). Before losing weight I didn't exercise at all. Last year I combined power walking, Leslie Sansone Walk at Home videos and Jillian Michaels (I know, very different styles :P ). I noticed that cardio was important, but definitely needed the weight training. That's why I like Jillian.
To be honest, I don't think I'll be following her diet plan, although I will be monitoring my calorie intake and make healthier choices. I can't function with less than 1400 calories, I've tried it and I get jittery :S
I've noticed these forums help me be accountable for my workouts, I agree that an exercise buddy makes a big difference. I'm glad I've found this one
Wish me luck!!!
Hi Mar, welcome!!
I love the way Jillian gives you a great combination of cardio and strength exercises all wrapped up in one workout! Such great things can be achieved in just 30 minutes per day!
There are quite a few people here who aren't following the meal plan, and i do agree that 1400 cals + is a more realistic figure for diet, especially when the workouts will burn in excess of 200 cals. MFP recommend you should net 1200 cals.
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Hey all!
My name's Gizzelle and I'm into the first week of BR. I did 30 Day Shred last month and I just love how Jillian makes me want to workout the next morning that after I finished it, I started BR. So far, I like how you rotate the workouts and how she makes me forget about the time. I warm up and the next thing I know, I survived the workout. :happy:
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Welcome Gizzelle! You will do more than survive - you will CONQUER!0
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Hi, I am Dina, I am in week 4 of Body Revolution. Haven't lost weight, but can tell my body is changing.0
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Hi, I am Dina, I am in week 4 of Body Revolution. Haven't lost weight, but can tell my body is changing.
Hi Dina, thanks for joining us!
Do you measure as well as weighing? I'm actually in maintance but found that I'm becoming smaller in the waist, bust and hips! Hoping that my thighs will follow suit shortly!! Lol.0 -
Hi everyone! I'm Lynds, 23 and on week 3 of my second run through of Body Revolution. I lose 22lbs last time not really giving it my all for the first 6 weeks so this time I'm trying to get as small and fit as possible in the next 9/10 weeks. I'm not sticking with her diet plan as I'm living with parents at the moment who are incredibly fussy when it comes to 'healthy' meals so sticking to it is not an option, just counting calories and trying to stay around the 1500-1700 mark on work out days (12-1350 on non workout days).
With Jillian workouts and counting calories I've lost 49lbs so far and currently weigh 279lbs...lemme tell you jumping straight into the 30 day shred at almost 330lbs and incredibly unfit is no laughing matter (I threw up and almost passed out in the shower after the first time) ANYWAAAY, looking forward to sharing progress, stories and the occasional rant about how plank filled these workouts are (seriously, holding up 270lbs on my hands is bloody difficult!)
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Hi everyone! I'm Lynds, 23 and on week 3 of my second run through of Body Revolution. I lose 22lbs last time not really giving it my all for the first 6 weeks so this time I'm trying to get as small and fit as possible in the next 9/10 weeks. I'm not sticking with her diet plan as I'm living with parents at the moment who are incredibly fussy when it comes to 'healthy' meals so sticking to it is not an option, just counting calories and trying to stay around the 1500-1700 mark on work out days (12-1350 on non workout days).
With Jillian workouts and counting calories I've lost 49lbs so far and currently weigh 279lbs...lemme tell you jumping straight into the 30 day shred at almost 330lbs and incredibly unfit is no laughing matter (I threw up and almost passed out in the shower after the first time) ANYWAAAY, looking forward to sharing progress, stories and the occasional rant about how plank filled these workouts are (seriously, holding up 270lbs on my hands is bloody difficult!)
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Welcome Lynds! Wow, you have had incredible progress so far, Jillian may be tough but boy, she knows how to get it done! I think i might have another rotation of BR at some point, i find that some of the moves are still challenging even when it's time to progress onto the next workout.
The 30 day shred was my first workout, and my introduction to Jillian. OMG i thought i was going to die! and my poor, poor, body on day 3 - i felt like i'd been hit by a bus! (lol @ the memories of hovering over the toilet and coming downstairs sideways!)
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We're fast approaching 200 members but still only have a few active members! Come on you guys, GET POSTING! we want to hear from you!!0
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Hello everyone. I start on week 4 today, so far I've lost 6 lbs. I didn't take my measurement before starting but I can tell a difference in my clothes. This is my very first at-home workout program. I thought the program would be best for a beginner and I couldn't be happier with my choice. Good luck everyone!0
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Hello everyone. I start on week 4 today, so far I've lost 6 lbs. I didn't take my measurement before starting but I can tell a difference in my clothes. This is my very first at-home workout program. I thought the program would be best for a beginner and I couldn't be happier with my choice. Good luck everyone!
Hi Carolina, welcome!
I think this is a perfect workout to start out with, my first was the 30 day shred, and it wasn't as kind as the early levels of BR! Congratulations on your great progress so far, long may it continue!0 -
Hey everyone!!! I am on day 9 of the JMBR program. I am loving it so far. (But then again I am still on workouts 1 &2) I had good results on week one (6lbs and 4.5 inches down) I am really enjoying the workouts. I get up early in the morning and do them and it seems to give me energy through the day. Look forward to reading all the posts and seeing (and sharing) our progress.0
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Hi! I'm halfway through week 5, and I'm feeling great and loving it so far. I originally tried doing the program starting in October, but I messed up my knees running outside and was too hurt and upset to keep working out, so I never made it past week 1. Now I'm motivated and uninjured and enjoying myself. 0
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Hey everyone!!! I am on day 9 of the JMBR program. I am loving it so far. (But then again I am still on workouts 1 &2) I had good results on week one (6lbs and 4.5 inches down) I am really enjoying the workouts. I get up early in the morning and do them and it seems to give me energy through the day. Look forward to reading all the posts and seeing (and sharing) our progress.
hello! Wow, you are having such good progress already! Hope you get more of the same! Loving you enthusiasm and drive, its the best mindset to have!0 -
Hi! I'm halfway through week 5, and I'm feeling great and loving it so far. I originally tried doing the program starting in October, but I messed up my knees running outside and was too hurt and upset to keep working out, so I never made it past week 1. Now I'm motivated and uninjured and enjoying myself.
Hello and congratulations on being our 200th member! I'm afraid there's no prize, but we promise to offer unconditional support whenever needed!!!
sorry to hear about your injury, but it seems you have come back at it full force.. Good for you!0 -
Hi, I am Anastasia, 25. I am 62.5kg (around 140lbs) and 169cm tall (about 5.7/5.8). I am currently at week 5 of Body Revolution and I am very happy I've started it! I am not sure how much wait I lost on the program, cause I dont have a weight at home (I weight in occasionally when I am at my pilates class or the pool) but before starting the BR, in the beginning of January i was 67.5kg, so i've lost around 5kg (10lbs).
I haven't done any other programs (except for 30 Day Shred, but i haven't finished it because of the being sick), but i find BR revolution amazing. I am not able to do everything exactly as Jillian--some of the moves are very hard for me and I modificate to the easier version, some moves are pretty easy, so I intensify. I didnt quite like the Cardio workout for Phase 1 (Cardio 2 is still ahead of me) so I tried to switch it to something else--like skating, swimming, pilates or, like today, spinning.
I dont follow the food plan. Mainly because I live in Europe where the products are a bit different and the measuring system is metric, so it's double work to count from lbs to grams and back. But i do stay within 1200cal limit and rarely eat back the calories I've burned during workouts.0 -
Hi, I am Anastasia, 25. I am 62.5kg (around 140lbs) and 169cm tall (about 5.7/5.8). I am currently at week 5 of Body Revolution and I am very happy I've started it! I am not sure how much wait I lost on the program, cause I dont have a weight at home (I weight in occasionally when I am at my pilates class or the pool) but before starting the BR, in the beginning of January i was 67.5kg, so i've lost around 5kg (10lbs).
I haven't done any other programs (except for 30 Day Shred, but i haven't finished it because of the being sick), but i find BR revolution amazing. I am not able to do everything exactly as Jillian--some of the moves are very hard for me and I modificate to the easier version, some moves are pretty easy, so I intensify. I didnt quite like the Cardio workout for Phase 1 (Cardio 2 is still ahead of me) so I tried to switch it to something else--like skating, swimming, pilates or, like today, spinning.
I dont follow the food plan. Mainly because I live in Europe where the products are a bit different and the measuring system is metric, so it's double work to count from lbs to grams and back. But i do stay within 1200cal limit and rarely eat back the calories I've burned during workouts.
Hi Anastasia! Thanks for joining us, it's great to see that you are already being active on the boards!
I think we can all relate to you, there will be some moves that we can do fairly easily, and others that we need more practice on. All you can do is your best, and make sure you keep it consistent! Nothing binds you to doing BR alone, it's good that you like to mix it up, i too substituted Cardio 1 at the end of Kickstart week because i got SOOOO bored of it!
As for the diet plan, i don't follow it either, mainly becasuse i'm on maintenance now, but even if i was in weight loss mode i'd much prefer just go by MFP macros. Although Jillian does recommend a 1200 cal intake, don't ever be afraid to eat your exercise calories back if you need to - don't go hungry, it won't make you progress and quicker, you will probably just get dizzy spells and feel seriously drained. Fuel that body! It will be working hard for you!! 1200 cals is quite a low amount to be fair, and MFP recommend you NET 1200.
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Hi! I'm Shari. I'm 42 and started Body Revolution 1 1/2 wks ago. I love it! I'm 5'4" and my weight varies from 137 - 140. I tend to self-sabotage when I hit 137. I only want to get down to 125 so it's easy to rationalize when I get closer..."I look good enough, I'll eat a cupcake!"
I love Jillian's workouts! She's so motivating and I love that they are short. I have two kids (8 and 11) and a high maintenance husband
so I don't have time (or the desire) to do more than that.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!0
