Hi Bridgette

I have just started (27th) and I am enjoying the process so far. Although saying that, my muscles are killing me!

How much weight do you have to lose? I want to lose 31 pounds in total, but I'm not sure how much of that will happen whilst doing JMBR.

Where abouts in the Middle East are you? I was born in Bahrain and I have lots of memories of deserts!

Good luck with the weekend!

This is weird ...

I was born in Bahrain and I lived there for about 6 yrs. I then moved to Australia (North Shore, Sydney) and lived there for about 11 years. I am now living in the UK.

I am weighing myself tomorrow, so I hope to see some weight-loss. I am aiming for about a pound a week so fingers crossed! There is no way that I can lose 5-6 pounds a week as Jillian says - crazy!

I've started week 2 now and I am noticing a difference in my strength already.

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I started around that time and I've had a lot of on and off before then. This week I'm determined to do all 6 days and then move onto week three on Monday! I'm still sore and I've done the same three work outs on and off for several weeks. My hamstrings are what is hurting me the most this week. I do feel a big difference since starting which is really what keeps me going. I'm not doing the jumpstart either. I have to get up before the rest of the family if I have any chance at all in getting a work out in. I'm keeping track of my calories but since trying to stay around 1,400 by eating less processed and more whole foods and it seems to really be working well for me.

I did workout 3 today for the first time (I slept in yesterday ) Wow! That one was hard. I knew it was going to get harder and I did my best to keep going. I feel good, but I'm surprised and excited about how hard it is. I wish I would have watched it before I did it because a lot of time you aren't in a position to look and see what they are doing...but then I might not have tried it

I feel like I'm going to be sore tomorrow!

Thanks for starting this string...it helps!

kimjj1025 -- you are about a week ahead of me. I started JMBR on June 3rd and I have wondered how much harder it gets every week!! YIKES! Keep up the great work and let me know how much harder they get so I can prepare myself.

I'll be honest I didn't think I could do it at all and my shoulders are still burning from this morning, but I love it and I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings I'll keep you updated.

I hear ya! I had to rest yesterday because I couldn't lift my arms over my head I did workout 4 today and i agree it seemed easier, but I feel it and I can't plank, but I keep trying. The other thing I thought was strangely hard in workout 4 was the lunging to the groud and back up again! It is something I do every day when I play on the floor with my kids but I guess I alway use my hands somehow to get up. That was hard!!

I'm really enjoying it though...I didn't think that I would. It is hard to keep moving on most days, but something is better than nothing right?? :ohwell:

I've been sitting at my desk for a good chunk this morning and I stood up and complete wasn't sure if I was going to stay up! I'm really loving 3 and 4, I'm hoping next week I can do all 6 days straight through! That's the goal!

Ugh...I fell off the bandwagon again. My husband even asked me if I was done exercising because I was doing so good! I've noticed a difference immediately. I'm exhausted and tired and I'm stuck in a viscious cycle again. Time to get up and get moving! Is anyone else struggling, how did you get over the hurdle? :sad:

I'm so sorry to hear about your appendix. I love your attitude towards it though! You are absolutely right. You do feel so good after finishing a week and your body definately thanks you. I've got my son's stomach bug today, but hopefully by tomorrow I'll be ready to go!! If I can't do JMBR than I think I will still get up and do some yoga...for me is it is all about the routine.

Thanks for your support and get better soon! I bet you will heal even quicker because your body is stronger than it was before! :flowerforyou:

I just started Phase 2 on Sunday. I eat about 1200 calories a day. I have only lost 5 pounds and my clothes arent fitting any differently. I have noticed my breasts are getting smaller :ohwell: I have also noticed that I am able to do certain exercises that I wasnt before. however, my muscles dont get sore anymore after the second week. which concerns me. during the workouts my muscles burn and I sweat a lot.

I haven't gotten to the second month yet so good for you! Did weeks 1 and 2 for like two months, three times a week and then started weeks 3 and 4 a few weeks ago and took a week off and realized I can't do it all 6 days, but three times a week and I'm usually sore and I've seen slight differences in the way my clothes fit. I think the thing that helped me the most as I've progressed is increasing the weight and using the advanced options when I'm ready. Maybe that is something to try.

Also, I've been researching this TDEE method which is a way to figure out how many calories you need to lose weight. Basically what I gather is that some people do not eat enough calories to lose weight. So maybe if you eat a litte more healthy items to up your calories you might lose some more weight. (If you do and it works let me know, I've been too scared to try).

I'm no expert my any means and it takes me forever to find what works for me and then once it works for a while I usually have to switch it up.

Feel free to friend me I would love to hear more about your progress.