Anyone starting on the 25th March?
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I started on March 17th (St. Pats for good luck). I did Workout 3 Sunday for the first time, and Workout 4 on Monday. I am very, very sore. There are 3 exercises on #4 I can't approach yet. One is kneeling and then getting up with weights in the hand. The only way I can get up from kneeling is to push on one of my quads and struggle up. Hollowman is no joke. It's as bad as flutter kicks or worse. But definitely something to work for. I can feel my shoulder muscles standing up to the position of attention! I am going to really stretch today before cardio. I am proud to keep going with this - her drill sergeant attitude clicks with me, no-nonsense, get her done.
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mellymo29 - Great to hear you're sticking it out. I totally agree about Jillian's attitude - it really works for me too. Other fitness video instructors just haven't managed to motivate me this much (although the 30 minute thing probably has a lot to do with it, too!)
I'm still only on week 2, but even now, as you said, I can already see that this program is "no joke"! I think there are a lot of Jillian haters out there, but the truth is, the workouts are tough. They're designed to be tough, and they don't make excuses about how tough they are, but Jillian still manages to motivate you through them.
Good luck with workout 4, I'm sure as you grow stronger you'll gradually ease into the moves! The best thing about this program is the gradual increase in intensity; you're not working through the same old videos in week 1 as you are at the end, and weeks can be repeated/intensity adjusted as needed. As sunshinestate said above, "tough is good" and we're all here with you. 0 -
I use a heart rate monitor during my workouts and I noticed that my heartrate stays higher throughout the workout if I do a longer cardio warm-up! I do Jillian's warm-up and then hop on an exercise bike for 10 minutes. By doing this my heartrate is higher during the rest of Jillian's workout and I burn more than 100 calories more than without the cardio warm-up! if you don't have an exercise bike at home, maybe try jogging in place or some moves like they do as a warm-up in aerobics classes 0
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More progress on Cardio 1: this time I did all the exercises except arm circles on the last kickouts, and did NOT get dizzy! I wasn't huffing and puffing so badly, either! I thought I would be weaker after almost passing away during my first times doing workouts 3&4. yay! I think I will supplement cardio with Davina McCall, the British chick. I like her fun, cheeky attitude and her funny faces she makes.
Therupon: thank you for the kind encouragement.0 -
Just checking in: I'm half way through week two. Already looking forward to getting the new dvds in the player next week! Hope everybody else is having fun and getting strong!0
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I started JMBR 3 weeks ago! It is definitely challenging but so worth it!
I did Workout 3/4 for the first time this week and am incredibly sore. That's a good thing!!!
I am thinking about adding additional cardio workouts at night!
Hollowmans and Plank-ups are absolutely killer, but you feel so good getting through the workouts. Also, you can feel your body getting stronger!0 -
I did "workout 1" for the final time in the program today. Upped my weights by almost three times as my new adjustable dumbbells arrived, and OH MAN, the shoulders are feeling it today! Hope everyone else is travelling well!
I'm looking forward to starting the new workouts next week. I love that most of the workouts are refreshed every fortnight. For the short duration that I did P90X, I hated that the workouts stayed the same, just repeated in different orders. I was bored and unmotivated. I enjoy Cardio 1, but I've subbed in C25K and the 'Zombies, Run!' app missions for cardio a few times already. It gets a little repetitive listening to her say the same things day after day, especially after doing it so many times during the kickstart week.0 -
^today was my last workout 1 day as well, I love workout 1! (except for planks right after modified push-ups, kills me every time)
btw, I like the group of people that do the workouts in the background, they're all very fit and do just the right amount of cheering and clapping. I remember doing a billy blanks dvd a couple of years ago and like every minute someone would go "wohoooo" and "yeah!!" and after the workout they all started to high-five and hug each other, it was a bit too much haha!0 -
^^ I agree!!! sometimes i giggle when I see them need to "cheat" a bit on some of the moves - reminds me that we're all human and even these fitness professionals have trouble sometimes with balancing or they need to rest their legs down for a second in a move.... Its nice to get a laugh in during the work out sometimes 0
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Done with week two! How is everybody else doing?0
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Just returned home from a very long, very stressful day. Thought I'd be home many hours ago but was called into work after uni. Nearly 3am and I've been SO good with my calories... so I'm about to do my final round of workout 2! Call me crazy but I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if I let myself slip so early! Off I go... (Edit: must try to be stealthy as not to wake the neighbourhood...)0
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I am one day away from finishing week 2. I am so excited for the next dvd's, I watched a little bit of them and they looked fun. So far I have lost about 4 lbs which is awesome because I haven't really been watching what I eat. I still eat the things I like but in moderation. My goal was originally to loose 5 lbs by the time I saw my boyfriend again (Next weekend) but if I work a little harder and eat better I may be able to surpass that! He will be surprised.0
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Two weeks down. 11 to go! I realised when I did workout 2 for the final time yesterday that I've improved *already*! I could barely manage the "supermans" at the beginning (disregarding the discomfort they cause to my boy bits - enough said) but now I can go for the full amount of the time without my arms and legs touching the ground! Very encouraging. Bring on week 3! Hope everyone else is going well!0
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Today is my last day of phase one too, although I do the cardio on the off day as well. I'm toying with the idea of repeating one and two with heavier weights and the harder modifications so I can extend the program beyond 90 days. Haven't decided for sure yet though.
I'm so glad I chose Jillian instead for Firm Express. I really like her style and the overall style of the videos. I think I'm going to get a heart rate monitor this week to give me an accurate idea of what I'm burning.0 -
my lower body is doing fine but I feel a bit sore in my shoulders and upper back, so the thought of rest day tomorrow motivated me through cardio 1 today
I'm excited and a bit anxious for the new workouts next week! Mostly just for the cardio parts bc of me knee, but I'll just have to modify any moves that involve lots of jumping and/or plyo... 0 -
Sheesh. Oh dear. Oh my. Just finished workout 3 for the first time... I hadn't had to modify any moves yet (I was actually doing many of the advanced ones in workouts 1 and 2) but boy, how quickly that changed today! Downward dogs! Are they even physically possible? I don't understand! My hips and back are just not anywhere near that flexible! The guys and girls in the video were folding themselves into nice triangular shapes and I looked like an oblong going through an identity crisis.
I'd love to hear all of your thoughts on workout 3 when you get to it, I hope I'm not alone in thinking this was a big step up from the previous two! *deep breath*
(I did end in hysterics though; Jillian falling to a heap and saying "I felt that...")0 -
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I really, really enjoyed workout 3! I am feeling sore afterwards.
I have done most of those moves during other of Jillian's workouts. Camels and trees are new to me and I loved them! I wonder why they are called camels? That last circuit is killer with the trees and plank ups. I wonder what tomorrow has in store with workout 4?
It's exciting to move onto another workout. Nothing is going to be boring about this...well, with the exception of cardio, but it maybe a blessing in disguise. 0 -
I did a lot of yoga this winter and that definitely helped! downward dogs, crescent and tree pose actually felt easier than in yoga class bc I was wearing shoes whereas in yoga you're barefoot which makes balancing a lot harder.
I was very surprised that I managed 4 regular push-ups! o.o however, those last planks to lower arms, back up to plank killed me haha! can't wait for workout 4 0 -
I decided to repeat 1 and 2 this week with heavier weights and the harder modifications to stretch things out, as I want to go longer than 90 days. At first it was feeling easier until the overhead weight moves. I can sure feel it now! I want to get better at plank to prepare me for downward dog, as that's my downfall. I'm loving this program and hoping Jillian might come out with a sequel, as I want it to be my regular maintenance program. I love doing that quick half hour as soon as I wake up.
Anyone feeling and seeing differences? I have a pair of pants I'm using as a gauge, and I can actually zip them now.0 -
Hey Guys!!! Well today I will start workout 3 when I get home from work, so excited!!! I picked Monday mornings as my weigh in day...I started the program at 177lbs and today I weighed 173lbs!!!! can't wait for the end of phase 1 to take my measurements and after pics
Plus my initial goal was a 1lb a week for this program...might up it after phase 1. 0 -
Great job everyone! It's awesome to hear of your progress!
My jeans are a little loose on me, too. I took measurements before starting and will again at the end of each phase.
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o em geee, some of the moves in workout 4 are hard!
I hate the move that makes you raise your hands above your head and then drop one knee to the ground, put the other knee to the ground and then push up with the other leg again
my right knee doesn't like it even though I'm already using a cushion, I dunno how else to modify that move! 0 -
Yes, I agree that move is very hard! There are several exercises in both 3 and 4 that I have trouble with. I am going to do 3&4 an extra week to try to get stronger.0
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o em geee, some of the moves in workout 4 are hard!
I hate the move that makes you raise your hands above your head and then drop one knee to the ground, put the other knee to the ground and then push up with the other leg again my right knee doesn't like it even though I'm already using a cushion, I dunno how else to modify that move!
I feel silly quoting myself, but concerning my last post: I found a video on yt in which Jillian recommends replacing the move I described with forward lunges as you use the same muscles. Just wanted to share that in case someone else is struggling with that particular move 0 -
Did workout 3 again today. MAN. Downward dogs... I just... I... I... *falls to the floor* Especially that set when she forgets to tell you to change hands. I totally forgot and thought I was going to die! I'm way too inflexible in my calves/hips to be able to have my heels on the ground and bend properly, so I have to cheat a little bit.
Strangely though, I find "trees" to be the easiest part of the workout - I don't have any trouble at all and I can get my foot all the way to the top of my opposite thigh without using my hands... Odd how you can be so flexible in one area, but completely useless in another!0 -
how was/is everyone's third week? some of the rowing moves of workout 4 felt really hard for me today, bc I was using my heavier weights (3kg / 6.6 lbs).
I like workouts 3 and 4, they're definitely more challenging than 1 and 2! today I also went to a power yoga class in the afternoon which was harder than anticipated and now I'm really glad that tomorrow is "just" cardio day!0 -
I am starting tomorrow, March 24th. Committing to the Kickstart Meal Plan is what I am scared of. I only like a few of the recipes and eating the same thing twice in one week is like torture to this foodie. But I have heard great results when using her meal plans so I am going to stay on track as much as possible.
Would love as much motivation as possible. Feel free to add me a friend!
R u stil doing it? I'm starting Monday April 22. Maybe sooner if it comes in the mail sooner. Would love to know how it's going for you since you are almost 1 month in....0 -
First and foremost: I can't believe I've survived three weeks of this! It's getting to a point where I don't even question "whether" I'm going to do a workout every day. It's just about working out "when". I realised this today when I got home from work, hadn't done my cardio, watched a bit of TV and sat there fidgeting until I went and got it done! I was like "Oh no! Am I now one of *those* people?!"
Second: I can't believe I'm halfway through workouts three and four already - and nearing the end of my first month! It almost seems like it's going TOO quickly. I'm quite nervous about what phase 2 has in store, because I can't imagine that I'll have all of the moves from 3 and 4 perfected by the end of the coming week... I'm considering perhaps repeating it for another week? Or do you think I'd see "better" results if I just tried to push through to phase 2, and then I could drop back if it was all WAY out of reach? Decisions, decisions!0 -
First and foremost: I can't believe I've survived three weeks of this! It's getting to a point where I don't even question "whether" I'm going to do a workout every day. It's just about working out "when". I realised this today when I got home from work, hadn't done my cardio, watched a bit of TV and sat there fidgeting until I went and got it done! I was like "Oh no! Am I now one of *those* people?!"
i know right?! 3 weeks! high five!
and I'm the same, it's not about "if" but about "when" I work out! I think having a set plan helps tremendously, we don't have to think about what kind of workout to do today! plus I love the variety, I could never do her 30 day shred for example that has you do the same workout every day for over a week! :noway:
I thought about repeating workouts 3 and 4 for another week as well... I'll just wait and see how next week goes and then what workouts 5 and 6 look like!
Btw, I'm glad today is rest day! how do you guys spend your rest days? I'll go for a walk later 0
