I'm finding it a good sore every day. I wasn't doing the phase correctly so really glad I asked about it. I ended up doing week 3 and 4 not realizing how I was supposed to be doing it.

I haven't touched her cardio workout DVD yet. I probably should.

Real quick, is anyone else STARVING? I am now eating my exercise calories and I'm still hungry! Maybe it's just today? I don't know. Just wanted to see if anyone else was experiencing this.

YES!!! I too have started allowing myself my exercise calories back!! Maybe I need more protein??

Maybe? But I'm eating a lot of eggs so I thought that would be enough......it's so weird. It was a REAL hunger, not the "I want to eat because I'm bored" feeling. I true, empty stomach kind of feeling. Glad I'm not the only one. Today is a tad better but my run really didn't feel too good after the first 2.5 miles because I started feeling hungry. I'm going to try and up the protein and see what happens.

same here. will be doing week 3 and 4 since I know I can do them. (accidentally discovered that).

Ran today. Rest tomorrow. Start over on Monday. I'm also noticing my body change. I've always been primarily a runner but I think now I'm hooked on strength/circuit training. So motivating.

Go us! Two weeks down!!! I've never worked it this many days in a row EVER!! Today was the first day I didn't think cardio 1 would kill me Although I still admire/envy those of you that think its too easy! I previewed workout 3 after I did cardio today. I noticed a lot of the same exercises as 30DS. I know a lot of people don't like that she repeats exercises, but I kind of like the mix of old/new. I only lost .4 pounds this week, but my body is truly starting to FEEL different. My muscles feel tighter and (unless its my imagination) my jeans feel a wee-bit looser. Has anyone noticed a huge change in their weight?? Lets keep it going guys!!!

I haven't lost any weight but I didn't think I would because I don't have a ton to lose and I know muscle weighs more than fat. But I have noticed my clothes are fitting better and my stomach is staying under control. I took quick measurements on Friday morning and noticed that I had gone down in some areas, so that was encouraging. Especially since it had only been 2 weeks!

Excited for new moves on DVD 3 and 4. I like that her exercises aren't all that complicated so it's not too frustrating to learn. I've done some DVD's where I give up on the first workout because the moves are so out of control!

Great job this week everyone, I'm going to lay on the couch the rest of the night....that 10 miles kicked my butt!

Did workout 3 this morning! This may sound weird... but did anyone else find the COOL DOWN hard? I couldn't do the weird leg stretches at the beginning. It hurt my knees!

I also didn't like the sideways crunch... all the weight on my hip bones kind of hurt. Did anyone else have the same problems or is it just me??

Overall I liked the workout. It was definitely nice to mix it up!

I enjoyed workout 4 this morning!!! But when you have to keep going down to your knees then back to standing with weights in the air... That kind of sucked! I'm enjoying the new workouts this week, but I'm kind of looking forward to the fact that I already know cardio 1 by heart for tomorrow morning

Anyone else enjoying the new workouts??

I'm a 25th started but I'm extending each phase to a month so the program will last 6 months. Still doing it faithfully, and I'm doing the more difficult modifications during the latter part of the phase to step it up even though I haven't switched DVDs. Loving it! Scale is moving a little, but inches are definitely coming off.

Thanks for joining us ladies! Always great to hear from others even if we aren't all on the same schedule.

My comment for the day ........I HATE Plié hops! Can I get an Amen?!!!!!!!!

i started a little earlier than everyone but i love getting into the discussions to see what everyone things... my form was off in my lunges during the first few work outs and when I corrected I noticed my knees felt a lot better! and the side crunches def took a toll on my hips too i just would leave back in my butt a little more and that seemed to help...

Looks like you guys will catch up with me to as, like sunshine, i'm extending the phases a bit to accomodate schedules and other committments... great job everyone!

Glad I'm not the only one who's hips hurt after those side crunches!!! Ill definitely try to adjust more onto my butt and see if that helps!

47 lbs lost?!?! That's AMAZING!! Great job!!!

Found myself cursing Jillian just a bit this morning :huh: but it's ok, it's because it was a great workout. Burned over 200 calories with my HRM today opposed to around 175 for the first 2 DVD's. Felt very shaky in my muscles afterward which was a good feeling too.

Haven't run since Saturday and I've been trying to get in on some running for Boston but just haven't been able to find someone to watch my kids and get somewhere where to run. Hoping to do that tonight.

How's everyone doing weight and inches wise? I would love to measure right now but I'm seriously bloated for reasons I'm sure you all understand so I'm up in weight and I know my inches would be off. Hoping to measure in about a week and see some changes. Need to get my eating better under control. Was doing great until my 10 mile run and then my appetite has been going crazy ever since. Getting it under control today for sure :ohwell:

Hope you all have a great day!

Found myself cursing Jillian just a bit this morning :huh: but it's ok, it's because it was a great workout. Burned over 200 calories with my HRM today opposed to around 175 for the first 2 DVD's. Felt very shaky in my muscles afterward which was a good feeling too.

Haven't run since Saturday and I've been trying to get in on some running for Boston but just haven't been able to find someone to watch my kids and get somewhere where to run. Hoping to do that tonight.

How's everyone doing weight and inches wise? I would love to measure right now but I'm seriously bloated for reasons I'm sure you all understand so I'm up in weight and I know my inches would be off. Hoping to measure in about a week and see some changes. Need to get my eating better under control. Was doing great until my 10 mile run and then my appetite has been going crazy ever since. Getting it under control today for sure :ohwell:

Hope you all have a great day!

Workouts 3 and 4 are definitely more intense... and I can't for the life of me do the hollow man for more than like 10 seconds. My whole body starts to shake and I feel like my core is seriously about to give out!! I much prefer the "inchworm" and the side to side crunches where you reach for the insides of your feet.

My quads/hamstrings/butt muscles KILLED ME all week!!! I finally was able to roll out of bed this morning without feeling too much pain but just like you said... it DEFINITELY felt good to know this was working!!

As far as weight loss goes... I've lost about 13 pounds overall. 8 with 30DS and 5 with BR. What great motivation to keep going! I've lost around .5-1 inch almost everywhere. Surprise surprise... almost an inch in each thigh... no wonder they've been hurting so much! I've also noticed A LOT less bulge in my back (under my bra strap). I wore a dress the other day that I used to feel like I had to wear a cardigan with to cover the bulge, but I didn't feel like I had to this time!

I hope everyone else is sticking to this! It is definitely working! I was drenched in sweat Friday morning after doing workout 4... but I actually liked that feeling! What? I'm starting to like that post-workout feeling?! I never thought I'd say that!

Almost done phase 1!!!!

Ravensgirl that is awesome about the weightloss and inch loss! I measured the other day and have lost .25-.5 in most areas. My weight is up but I'm ok as long as it's muscle and the muscle starts burning the fat that's still hanging around.

Looking forward to a new week and getting my eating under control. It was kind of a hard week but I grocery shopped and have some healthy choices now. Got rid of some cookies I was finding hard to resist.

Have a great week everyone. Hope to hear from all of you soon so I know how everyone is doing!

Jill

I hope to be much healthier this week too. Last week was that certain time during the month when I wanted to devour EVERYTHING in sight Although I did notice that my cravings weren't as bad as the usually are! I'm honestly surprised I lost anything last week after the amount of cookies I ate....

I am definitely excited about what I have lost so far, but I also know that I still have a ways to go to be within the healthy weight range for my age/height. Sometimes its overwhelming to think about (40 more pounds!), but I need to keep reminding myself I'm 13 pounds closer than I was a few months ago.

Good luck next week everyone!! I hope everyone is staying strong and not giving up!

Almost done with Phase 1 everyone! I'm hoping more of you will check in and let us know how many inches/pounds lost after the first phase. I'm hopeful for some inches. I will probably measure Saturday morning.

How is everyone doing? The only thing I'm not liking about this program is the plie hops! I have substituted jump rope in its place. That's the only thin I modify....mostly because I just get so pissed off doing them that it makes me want to quit so if I just substitute that one exercise I'm a lot happier...I guess as long as I don't start doing it for every exercise I should still be ok. Although if Jillian really could see me through the TV she would beat my butt!

Eating has been much better this week. Made sure and got some better food in the house, sent the cookies to another house and got it under control so far this week.

Have a great day everyone. Let us know how you are doing

Great job Jill! I've been doing my workouts as scheduled, but fell off the food wagon completely over the weekend. Yesterday and today have been better. My grandma passed away on Sunday and since then I've just felt super defeated and run down. I find my old self wanting to run to food for comfort and its been super hard for me to not give in to it. On a postive note, I've noticed I've lost some weight and inches and I'm getting stronger!

I agree those plie hops are torcher! I'm excited to move on to phase 2 and new workouts bring it on! Hope you all are having a great week so far!

We are finishing the first week of Phase 2 today. I know we will stay on it at least 3 weeks, maybe four. There is a tricep extension where you are lying on your side and try to straighten your arm out to work the tricep. It actually hurts my hip a lot worse than my arm. I am going to have to put a towel under the hip to do that one. I should be fat enough to have plenty of cushion, but not at that angle.

I really like the Cardio 2. There's a lot of variety so you don't get bored.

As always, the front of the body is very difficult, and the back I enjoy more.