Jillian Michaels Body Revolution

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  • riotgrrl1
    riotgrrl1 Posts: 3 Member
    Did anyone find the Cardio 1 DVD too easy? I just skipped to cardio 2 because I had been exercising regularly prior to BR.
  • vandons
    vandons Posts: 4
    Any men doing this workout?

    I am doing Power 90 and like the simplicity of it. I have been thinking of doing this series of workouts because of the short 30 minute length of them and Jillian seems to have a really good rep. I have never used any of her products. In fact I am new to the world of workout videos with Power 90 being the first I have used.

    I don't want to learn complex choreography or moves. I just want something that gets me sweating in a fairly short period of time without a whole lot of equipment.

    I'm working on getting fit enough to do Insanity. I don't really like the looks of P90x because the workouts look to be too long and it seems they require quite a bit of equipment.

    Would this be a good fit?
  • WeekndOVOXO
    WeekndOVOXO Posts: 779 Member
    Anyone know if this program is suitable to men? P90x is too much for me right now and I'm currently looking to cut fat and gain/maintain my muscle.

    Thanks.

    Edit:

    I've been doing weight training and cardio 5 times a week for the passed month and a half and while I'm getting good results my abdomen has stayed more or less the same and I haven't lost enough weight to justify sticking with this same routine. If anyone can let me know if their husband, boyfriend or w.e. have done this program and it has worked for them that would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks again!
  • beachdiva2010
    beachdiva2010 Posts: 180 Member
    Anyone know if this program is suitable to men? P90x is too much for me right now and I'm currently looking to cut fat and gain/maintain my muscle.

    Thanks.

    Edit:

    I've been doing weight training and cardio 5 times a week for the passed month and a half and while I'm getting good results my abdomen has stayed more or less the same and I haven't lost enough weight to justify sticking with this same routine. If anyone can let me know if their husband, boyfriend or w.e. have done this program and it has worked for them that would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks again!


    I absolutely think this is for men! There are a few ripped guys on there, crying like babies...lol. You'll just have to up your wweights as necessary. Look up my friend, phatsoslim (Trina). She is doing a second round, and her husband is doing a first round. She's a fantastic gal, and will be able to give you lots of info.

    Good luck!!
  • beachdiva2010
    beachdiva2010 Posts: 180 Member
    I am 37 and ultimately have 50 pounds to lose. I am in the middle of week six of Jillian's Body Revolution. I have followed the workouts and did the kickstart week faithfully. I haven't been following her diet exactly since then but have been keeping calories around 1200 and not more than 1400 per day. I didn't lose any weight that first week.... so sad to give up all grains, fruit, sugar, and cheese.... without any results. The second week I was down 6 pounds... yay!! so fast forward to week five.... back up 6 pounds... boo!! So now I am back to my starting weight and trying sooo hard not to let this discourage me. I am sticking with it however because of how great I feel! The half hour workout is very doable every day and I have gained so much strength in 6 weeks I really can't believe it. I am holding on to the thought that the weight loss will come eventually, how can it not with an increase in muscle mass? I am considering finishing the second half of the program following her diet to a T, so we'll see how that goes. I have experienced every other benefit from her program except weight loss at this point, and I feel so much better and stronger than I did 6 weeks ago, so I'm still motivated to show up. I'm glad to read a lot of others are not having the rapid extreme weight loss Jillian advertises. Oh and my chronically sore lower back screamed at me the first 3 to 4 weeks, but now I'm glad to report that I hardly have any back pain at all! That alone is worth a million burpies!

    I will say that I was thoroughly disappointed at not losing any weight. The main problem was getting my calories correct. I'm sorry, but 1200 calories a day is not a one size fits all. I needed more than that, and am now losing a pound a week. The safe way!

    What I did get from JMBR is amazing strength, endurance, and committment. What I would suggest is doing more cardio, even if it's at 2 different times during the day. This program is more strengh training based, with low amounts of cardio. Start adding in more cardio, and see the difference. Also take your measurements, you will see an inch loss.

    Good luck!!
  • WeekndOVOXO
    WeekndOVOXO Posts: 779 Member
    Anyone know if this program is suitable to men? P90x is too much for me right now and I'm currently looking to cut fat and gain/maintain my muscle.

    Thanks.

    Edit:

    I've been doing weight training and cardio 5 times a week for the passed month and a half and while I'm getting good results my abdomen has stayed more or less the same and I haven't lost enough weight to justify sticking with this same routine. If anyone can let me know if their husband, boyfriend or w.e. have done this program and it has worked for them that would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks again!


    I absolutely think this is for men! There are a few ripped guys on there, crying like babies...lol. You'll just have to up your wweights as necessary. Look up my friend, phatsoslim (Trina). She is doing a second round, and her husband is doing a first round. She's a fantastic gal, and will be able to give you lots of info.

    Good luck!!

    Thank you so much for your reply.

    It's been very hard to get feedback for men will definitely ask your friend! Looks like it's something I can get good results from. I'll give the 7 day boost your metabolism" a try and go from there.

    Thanks again!
  • AdrieneJ
    AdrieneJ Posts: 141 Member
    Alright, I ordered mine today. Here's hoping it kickstarts me back into some progress after sitting at the same weight for a month!
  • sapph1rre
    sapph1rre Posts: 56 Member
    bump to read later
  • phatsoslim
    phatsoslim Posts: 257 Member
    Hey Everyone...I am now on my second round of Body Revolution and have definitely pushed the UP button this go around. The last couple weeks I have been low on energy due to a nasty cold. But I am feeling much better. Over the last couple weeks I have kept up my workouts but my eating wasn't the greatest in the way of keeping up proper meals. I didn't eat crap but I didn't eat the way I normally do.

    Today was the start of the second half of Phase 2, Workout 7...Love it! I will continue on with Body Revolution but I want to spread the word about something else that is in the works.

    I posted this today on my Facebook page and will be posting it in my blog tonight...

    Okay so here's the deal...once this page of mine, http://www.facebook.com/AHealthierVersionofMeAndYou hits 200 LIKEs and my Blog, www.phatsoslim.blogspot.ca
    reaches 100 followers, I will register for the Toronto Tough Mudder 2013. So spread the word to friends, family, co-workers, the world. Lets try to get this done before the price increases on November 8th, or I might have to start asking fosr donations....LOL Just kidding. It would be cool to have a sponsor though. I'm going to work on that. Spread the WORD!!!

    I have logged onto My Fitness Pal for over 500 days in a row. So you can see I committed to my journey, but I think I need a push to enter the Tough Mudder. So, please help me out and spread the word...LIKE and follow...follow and LIKE.
  • Fat2FitChick
    Fat2FitChick Posts: 451 Member
    I just ordered the program this evening. I can't wait to get it and get started!
  • Laurinemily
    Laurinemily Posts: 1
    Can somebody tell me the snack for day 3 om the 7 day kickstart? I left my booklet at home by accident. TIA.
  • JacksonEricka
    JacksonEricka Posts: 4 Member
    Hello, I also started BR and was looking for a shopping list. Did you ever get a shopping list?
  • coutrn
    coutrn Posts: 6 Member
    I just got my BR in the mail today. I am starting tonight, hope it does not kill me.
  • Falenea
    Falenea Posts: 263 Member
    Bump to read later
  • jenv81
    jenv81 Posts: 1
    I just started Body Revolution. I am doing the AM & PM workouts. Wow, she kicked by butt this morning! I have to stay dedicated as I have a wedding dress to fit into. I purchased a size 14 when I am a 16W. I went for a fitting and WOW was it ever tight! Thank God it's a corset back. My wedding is in May next year and my engagement photos are going to be the beginning of Sept. I'm in trouble so I HAD to do the AM and PM the first week.

    Anyone else doing the AM and PM workouts or have done them? Feedback? Things I should do or shouldn't? I don't know if it is better that I eat before or after. I guess I just need advise. I am 224lbs right now and would really like to be back in the 100's.
  • ronnyofdawn
    ronnyofdawn Posts: 12 Member
    I just started the workouts Am and Pm and I finished day 3 today! Still have a long way to go, but my boyfriend is doing P90X while I do that, so I have no excuses :) I am not following the meal plan, but I keep it to 1200 cals per day and I took her advise with the No No foods and the recommended foods so I only cook with those. Can't wait to post my results in the success stories section.
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