JMBR start 9/30/13
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Workout 6 is, in my opinion, easier than workout 5. I still sweat my butt off don't get me wrong lol But it made me nervous when she said to "enjoy these recovery times because later on there won't be any" oh that gets me motivated to move on lol I'm sore today...my favorite dvd later--cardio...NOT lol I weighed myself today and it says I gained 3lbs, while I know I didn't have a good weekend maybe it caught up to me lol I need to just throw the scale away haha. My actual weigh ins are on Friday so I still have time to loose a couple more pounds or if it stays that weight then so be...can't be discouraged after only 1 week
She makes the higher levels sound sooooo hard!
Scales suck. Have you been taking measurements? I doubt you could've gained 3lbs in a single weekend. There's daily fluctuations and such to take into account, which is why weighing early generally isn't a good idea I guess because you don't get the full picture of the week's progress.
This is a discouragement free zone :P Let's kick some booty!0 -
Hiya Everyone
I have been doing JMBR for about 5 weeks now, I am on Phase 2 workouts 5 and 6 The intensity is turning up, but in the first month I remember I could not do ANY jumping jacks, running mans, anything that caused me to jump even a inch off the floor lol. I did notice now I could do more in that regard so that makes me believe I am improving slowly. I do have osteoarthritis in both knees from once being 400 pounds for 10 years, I damaged my joints, so I need to be careful. I have lost 10 pounds in 6 weeks and have consistently done JMBR and livefitrevolution.org kettle bell work outs 5 days a week. Slow and consistent is what wins the race right girls! I am proud that I have kept the commitment to myself and a MFP group called the biggest loser competition season 5 which runs 8 weeks at a time. The online daily support and challenges have kept me accountable and consistent. 0 -
She makes the higher levels sound sooooo hard!
Scales suck. Have you been taking measurements? I doubt you could've gained 3lbs in a single weekend. There's daily fluctuations and such to take into account, which is why weighing early generally isn't a good idea I guess because you don't get the full picture of the week's progress.
This is a discouragement free zone :P Let's kick some booty!
Scales do suck lol and I like your "this is a discouragement free zone" lol I did measurements when I first started and will do re-take them after each Phase...the 27th I'll re-do them...28th begins Phase 2! Wow I can't believe a week from Monday it'll be time for that lol I still have the pair of pants I bought that last year that fit but were a tiny bit snug and those were 3 sizes smaller from last years weight and I looked at the reciept and I bought them the first week of November, I think I started to notice change in weeks 3 & 4 so I hope it's the same this time too
I agree---Lets kick some booty! 0 -
Hiya Everyone
I have been doing JMBR for about 5 weeks now, I am on Phase 2 workouts 5 and 6 The intensity is turning up, but in the first month I remember I could not do ANY jumping jacks, running mans, anything that caused me to jump even a inch off the floor lol. I did notice now I could do more in that regard so that makes me believe I am improving slowly. I do have osteoarthritis in both knees from once being 400 pounds for 10 years, I damaged my joints, so I need to be careful. I have lost 10 pounds in 6 weeks and have consistently done JMBR and livefitrevolution.org kettle bell work outs 5 days a week. Slow and consistent is what wins the race right girls! I am proud that I have kept the commitment to myself and a MFP group called the biggest loser competition season 5 which runs 8 weeks at a time. The online daily support and challenges have kept me accountable and consistent.
Running mans are hard lol I find Cardio 1 hard lol That's great that you are improving! Jillian is tough! I just bought a kettle bell, what kind of exercises are you doing? I only bought 10lbs, only size they had. Great weightloss too!!!!0 -
I'm exactly at the same day as you KMJ1686. Doing my cardio 1 from week 3 of JMBR today. Week 3 is definitely harder than week 1 and 2. I lost 3 lbs but I am counting calories with MFP also. No inches lost yet so maybe just water weight? I'll see I guess. I decided to measure myself every 2 weeks. Hoping to see inches lost at the end of next week.0
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I'm exactly at the same day as you KMJ1686. Doing my cardio 1 from week 3 of JMBR today. Week 3 is definitely harder than week 1 and 2. I lost 3 lbs but I am counting calories with MFP also. No inches lost yet so maybe just water weight? I'll see I guess. I decided to measure myself every 2 weeks. Hoping to see inches lost at the end of next week.
Who knows how all that weight is shifting around? Could be anything! My weightloss always perplexes me. I remember losing nothing (inches or weight) for three weeks then at the end of the fourth week I lost 2kg and an inch off my waist and hips. So weird!
I hope everyone one will post their phase 1 results here so we can check our progress. That would be cool 0 -
I start P1W3 today... and I modified my schedule so today will be both 3 and 4. You guys are making me dread it!!
Also, I see your scale-hating and raise you mirror hating. I've been having issues with bloating, likely caused by potatoes (the only recent addition to my diet) and my weight regularly fluctuates 2kg so I do my weekly weigh-ins but don't focus on it. If you track your calories honestly and carefully, and don't overestimate your exercise burn, you lose fat. It's simple. For me, avoiding the scale actually motivates me much more to stay strict with calorie counting.
Also, I have a photo on my phone of a girl's before/after that is really close to my before and my goal. She goes from lean but a little flabby to very toned and GAINED 4kg in doing so. That picture, the obvious progress shown by upping my weighs/cardio seeming too easy/accomplishing new forms and the solid math of calories is all I need. My scale and mirror can die in a fire.0 -
Ok I know I said this is a discouragement free zone but seriously these new workouts are depressing me! There are some things that I just can NOT do.
Workout 3:
Pushups - just no. Each time I did one or two then went straight to my knees
Plankups - did not even attempt these on my toes, would've fallen flat on my face!
Crab dips - WHY? Curse my weakling triceps and all the flab that coats them!
Workout 4:
The plank leg raise things - my shoulders were SO sore from yesterday's workout that there was no possible way I could hold plank for that long. I did alternating donkey kicks instead so at least I was still working my butt!
Hollow man - HOW is this possible? I can only do it with my legs bent at 90 degrees, can't even get them within a foot of the floor. It's not that it hurts my abs too much, they're just not strong enough to hold the position so I feel pain in my lower back if I try to push too hard
Teres (sp?) pulls right at the end - I could vaguely feel the intended muscle working but it was overwhelmed by the burning in my shoulders and biceps - not sure if I'm doing it right
That's all I have to complain about. Ugh! I'm still determined to keep going. If I can do just ONE rep of each of those things and then increase it by the next time I do the workout, I'll be happy.0 -
I just finished W3 and I honestly didn't think it was too bad until toward the end. Plankups SUCK but I was able to get through them and even mostly match their speed.
Six weeks ago, I did my first static plank ever. I could barely do it. Static dolphin plank for more than three seconds was out of the question. Now I'm keeping up with their speedier plankups. I did R30 W1and W2 before BR, W2 of which includes two straight minutes of plank cardio (JILLIAN YOU MONSTER), so by BRW1 I was okay to do the harder planks (with alternating lifted legs), so there was definitely a progression... but it didn't take long. You'll definitely get there.
R30W1 starts with military pushups, and I was doing modified. W2 is crow pushups, which I couldn't even do modified, so I kept doing regular modified. I did modified for BRW1 as well. Today I did TWO WHOLE regular pushups... before switching to modified.
But still! There is hope, even for those of us with pathetic excuses for triceps! This is what I meant earlier when I talked about meaningful, measurable progress beyond just weight.
YOU CAN DO IT. FIGHTFIGHTFIGHT!!!0 -
I just finished W3 and I honestly didn't think it was too bad until toward the end. Plankups SUCK but I was able to get through them and even mostly match their speed.
Six weeks ago, I did my first static plank ever. I could barely do it. Static dolphin plank for more than three seconds was out of the question. Now I'm keeping up with their speedier plankups. I did R30 W1and W2 before BR, W2 of which includes two straight minutes of plank cardio (JILLIAN YOU MONSTER), so by BRW1 I was okay to do the harder planks (with alternating lifted legs), so there was definitely a progression... but it didn't take long. You'll definitely get there.
R30W1 starts with military pushups, and I was doing modified. W2 is crow pushups, which I couldn't even do modified, so I kept doing regular modified. I did modified for BRW1 as well. Today I did TWO WHOLE regular pushups... before switching to modified.
But still! There is hope, even for those of us with pathetic excuses for triceps! This is what I meant earlier when I talked about meaningful, measurable progress beyond just weight.
YOU CAN DO IT. FIGHTFIGHTFIGHT!!!
Haha you inspire me!
Next time I do that workout I am going to do THREE WHOLE pushups! I might even surprise myself and do four. Who knows?
LET'S WORK!
(right after my muscles stop crying...)0 -
Ok I know I said this is a discouragement free zone but seriously these new workouts are depressing me! There are some things that I just can NOT do.
Workout 3:
Pushups - just no. Each time I did one or two then went straight to my knees
Plankups - did not even attempt these on my toes, would've fallen flat on my face!
Crab dips - WHY? Curse my weakling triceps and all the flab that coats them!
Workout 4:
The plank leg raise things - my shoulders were SO sore from yesterday's workout that there was no possible way I could hold plank for that long. I did alternating donkey kicks instead so at least I was still working my butt!
Hollow man - HOW is this possible? I can only do it with my legs bent at 90 degrees, can't even get them within a foot of the floor. It's not that it hurts my abs too much, they're just not strong enough to hold the position so I feel pain in my lower back if I try to push too hard
Teres (sp?) pulls right at the end - I could vaguely feel the intended muscle working but it was overwhelmed by the burning in my shoulders and biceps - not sure if I'm doing it right
That's all I have to complain about. Ugh! I'm still determined to keep going. If I can do just ONE rep of each of those things and then increase it by the next time I do the workout, I'll be happy.
Haha-- I'm right there with you...
Workout 3:
Pushups - I do the "girly" pushups...I can't do them the right way at all!
Plankups - OOOOHHH those were hard lol
Crab dips - My triceps KILL me in that one...I switch my hand to the opposite direction, I don't know if I'm getting the same results but it's easier for me
Workout 4:
The plank leg raise things - That one is okay for me BUT I don't understand how I can raise my leg without lifting my butt! She says keep the butt down...my butt likes to go up lol Oh well I'm still trying lol
Hollow man - Yes those are hard and my abs are strong enough yet either
Teres (sp?) pulls right at the end - My shoulders were on FIRE! Yes I agree with not feeling the muscle working either...hmmm
I didn't get to Cardio yesterday, I was still sore from WO3&4...and I have a bad back which in some workouts kill me but I still keep going---I don't need to injure myself this soon though, I will continue with just going right back to WO3 for today...I have Zumba later so that'll be my Cardio from yesterday 0 -
JMBR Phase 2 weeks 5 & 6 ... Today was 6 for me and I increased my weights to 15 pounds for the statue of liberty's and the ax chops or whatever they are called lol. Last night my husband MFP Ckuri or Ckuri69 did P90X after both of our full work out days, at night after the kids went to bed by candlelight and the Yoga and Postures DVD was 1.5 HOURS. It was difficult and spiritual at the same time.
In regards to my Kettle Bells... I have 5lbs by Danskin learned some of the moves with these, advanced to 8 pounds and used those for a couple of weeks and now I am using 15 pounds (because that is what my husband bought me lol)
Please check out livefitrevolution.org they have an awesome daily kettle bell work out that you do 4 days a week. I am on Phase 2 I believe.
I just did the JMBR phase 2 week 6 work out, I sure was glistening... and my bodymedia fit says I burned 350 calories in 30 minutes, so now I am off to do my kettlebell work out. I do my laundry and housework in between about 3 DVD work outs through out the day.
Thanks for the sweet compliments regarding my 200 pound weight loss... But i am most proud of me logging my food and work outs DAILY for the last 6 weeks as it has really kept me in check lol0 -
Haha-- I'm right there with you...
Workout 3:
Pushups - I do the "girly" pushups...I can't do them the right way at all!
Plankups - OOOOHHH those were hard lol
Crab dips - My triceps KILL me in that one...I switch my hand to the opposite direction, I don't know if I'm getting the same results but it's easier for me
Workout 4:
The plank leg raise things - That one is okay for me BUT I don't understand how I can raise my leg without lifting my butt! She says keep the butt down...my butt likes to go up lol Oh well I'm still trying lol
Hollow man - Yes those are hard and my abs are strong enough yet either
Teres (sp?) pulls right at the end - My shoulders were on FIRE! Yes I agree with not feeling the muscle working either...hmmm
I didn't get to Cardio yesterday, I was still sore from WO3&4...and I have a bad back which in some workouts kill me but I still keep going---I don't need to injure myself this soon though, I will continue with just going right back to WO3 for today...I have Zumba later so that'll be my Cardio from yesterday
So glad I'm not alone! I don't know about the butt thing. I was basically flat on the floor at that point so I have nothing useful to contribute!
As for skipping cardio to do something more interesting and more friendly on your body, that sounds like a wonderful idea! Unfortunately I will be stuck doing cardio 1 today, screaming profanities at the TV as I do running man 0 -
In cardio 1 today I did running man for the entire minute all three times WITHOUT modifying or taking a single break! Woooooooo!
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Okay, y'all are scaring me about workout 3! I have one more workout 2 and one more cardio, start workout 3 on Monday. Just the thought of a regular pushup makes me sweat
It is motivating to see your body able to do stuff that you couldn't do week one - I couldn't do one modified pushup (getting as low as you are supposed to) week one and now I can do three or four before having to rest.0 -
In cardio 1 today I did running man for the entire minute all three times WITHOUT modifying or taking a single break! Woooooooo!
Wow. I can still only do it about half the time, I do skaters the rest.0 -
In cardio 1 today I did running man for the entire minute all three times WITHOUT modifying or taking a single break! Woooooooo!
Amazing!!! I can't say the same lol
I didn't get to Zumba class last night or do WO3, had some personal things going on yesterday and a lot on my mine. Exercising was the last thing I was going to do...but we got great news and my mind is getting back to normal so today I think I will try and do 2 workouts...I feel like I slacked to much this week I may repeat it next week... ?? I don't know yet.0 -
I did two workouts today and ate great, but it's 2am and I just got back from a drinking party. I only snacked on my pre-portioned foods (apple slices, edamame, and golfish crackers) but even though I stayed within my calories booze-wise, my weight always goes nuts the next few days after drinking. My weigh day is Monday morning so I am not looking forward to it.
On the upside, I checked myself in the mirror before my shower for the first time in a month and damn if I can't see my middle toning up!!
I like that I'm not alone in thinking running man is the worst. Suicides are way easier in comparison!0 -
I did two workouts today and ate great, but it's 2am and I just got back from a drinking party. I only snacked on my pre-portioned foods (apple slices, edamame, and golfish crackers) but even though I stayed within my calories booze-wise, my weight always goes nuts the next few days after drinking. My weigh day is Monday morning so I am not looking forward to it.
On the upside, I checked myself in the mirror before my shower for the first time in a month and damn if I can't see my middle toning up!!
I like that I'm not alone in thinking running man is the worst. Suicides are way easier in comparison!
I have also been out drinking so I'm going to avoid the scale for a bit! Yay for attractive midsection!
She talks the suicides up like they're the worst thing ever. I'm like uh-uh, running man is SO much worse!0 -
Okay, y'all are scaring me about workout 3! I have one more workout 2 and one more cardio, start workout 3 on Monday. Just the thought of a regular pushup makes me sweat
It is motivating to see your body able to do stuff that you couldn't do week one - I couldn't do one modified pushup (getting as low as you are supposed to) week one and now I can do three or four before having to rest.
Don't be scared! You can do it! I still can't do stuff but I can do more than I could at the start which is exciting.0 -
Sometimes I do a few suicides in place of 10 seconds of running man, I hate running man so much.0
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Sometimes I do a few suicides in place of 10 seconds of running man, I hate running man so much.
There seems to be a bit of a theme going here haha
Just did workout 3. It sucked. I really pushed myself in the first two sets. Did 4 real pushups. Held downward dog on one hand for the entire time both times. Even kept up with the walking out to plank and back.
Circuit 3 and 4 I just ran out of energy. During the crab pushups I just sat there on the verge of tears for half the time but then got up and did them until she said stop. In the 4th circuit I did the same thing with plankups but did them all the way through the second time. Still had to do them on my knees but that was the only thing (other than the pushups) that I had to modify so I'm pretty happy about that.
These are SO much harder than the first two weeks though. I'm really dreading phase 2.
How is everybody going? ALL YEAR LONG BABY!
ETA: On the bright side my HRM said 380 calories which is WAY higher than I've got from any of these workouts (even workout 3 the first time I did it) so that says I must have been working really hard which is great! 0 -
:happy: You guys are motivating! I am purchasing JBR today. Need to get on track in every area of my life..Re-grouping with focus and structure.0
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I finished week 2 today starting week 3 tomorrow.
JUst for trying really hard at cardio 1 today I had to stop halfway through the use my inhaler. Lol.0 -
:happy: You guys are motivating! I am purchasing JBR today. Need to get on track in every area of my life..Re-grouping with focus and structure.
Yay! The more the merrier!finished week 2 today starting week 3 tomorrow.
JUst for trying really hard at cardio 1 today I had to stop halfway through the use my inhaler. Lol.
Hahahaha I don't even have an inhaler and I still think I needed one during cardio 1 on Friday LOL0 -
I actually did some plank raises for about 20 seconds during workout 4 today before collapsing onto the floor and doing donkey kicks. I still don't get how I'm supposed to keep my butt down while I'm lifting up my leg though but hey progress!
I'm so excited to finish phase 1 next week and see what progress I've made in 4 short weeks. Scared for phase 2 but determined to smash it anyway!
Motivate people!!!0 -
I actually did some plank raises for about 20 seconds during workout 4 today before collapsing onto the floor and doing donkey kicks. I still don't get how I'm supposed to keep my butt down while I'm lifting up my leg though but hey progress!
I'm so excited to finish phase 1 next week and see what progress I've made in 4 short weeks. Scared for phase 2 but determined to smash it anyway!
Motivate people!!!
"All day dot com" Oh sometimes I just want to punch those people...blah blah blah they make it look soooooo darn easy lol
I took your donkey kicks idea because that plank and raising one leg up is so hard lol With having the good news last week I was able to do the 2 missed workouts Friday and Saturday. Had no Zumba last week--I do it at a school so when schools are off so are we, Columbus Day was Monday so no class and then Thursday had no motivation, so I'm excited to go today. I could totally tell a difference in my body from missing all last week...I'm ready to kick some butt and finish Week 4! Can't believe I start Phase 2 next Monday!! I'm not seeing a huge change yet like I did last year :noway: :grumble: But it is that TOM "time of the month" so maybe, yeah I'll just blame it on that lol
Hope everyone had a good weekend! I only check this forum during week days, can't get the community section from the app.
Welcome to the BR changelife13!
ktno1--seeing that calorie count, I really need to invest in one! That's awesome!!!0 -
I actually did some plank raises for about 20 seconds during workout 4 today before collapsing onto the floor and doing donkey kicks. I still don't get how I'm supposed to keep my butt down while I'm lifting up my leg though but hey progress!
I'm so excited to finish phase 1 next week and see what progress I've made in 4 short weeks. Scared for phase 2 but determined to smash it anyway!
Motivate people!!!
"All day dot com" Oh sometimes I just want to punch those people...blah blah blah they make it look soooooo darn easy lol
I took your donkey kicks idea because that plank and raising one leg up is so hard lol With having the good news last week I was able to do the 2 missed workouts Friday and Saturday. Had no Zumba last week--I do it at a school so when schools are off so are we, Columbus Day was Monday so no class and then Thursday had no motivation, so I'm excited to go today. I could totally tell a difference in my body from missing all last week...I'm ready to kick some butt and finish Week 4! Can't believe I start Phase 2 next Monday!! I'm not seeing a huge change yet like I did last year :noway: :grumble: But it is that TOM "time of the month" so maybe, yeah I'll just blame it on that lol
Hope everyone had a good weekend! I only check this forum during week days, can't get the community section from the app.
Welcome to the BR changelife13!
ktno1--seeing that calorie count, I really need to invest in one! That's awesome!!!
I want to punch their smiling faces so they can feel the same pain I'm feeling!
TOM sucks - I weighed myself daily during it and was sulking about it but once it was over I lost 1.5kg pretty much over night so I should've just stayed away from the scales in the first place!
Yeah that calorie count was nuts. Was ready to die haha not sure if it's 100% accurate but still it shows that I'm working a lot harder than in the first 2 weeks so that's awesome! 0 -
I actually did some plank raises for about 20 seconds during workout 4 today before collapsing onto the floor and doing donkey kicks. I still don't get how I'm supposed to keep my butt down while I'm lifting up my leg though but hey progress!
I'm so excited to finish phase 1 next week and see what progress I've made in 4 short weeks. Scared for phase 2 but determined to smash it anyway!
Motivate people!!!
"All day dot com" Oh sometimes I just want to punch those people...blah blah blah they make it look soooooo darn easy lol
I took your donkey kicks idea because that plank and raising one leg up is so hard lol With having the good news last week I was able to do the 2 missed workouts Friday and Saturday. Had no Zumba last week--I do it at a school so when schools are off so are we, Columbus Day was Monday so no class and then Thursday had no motivation, so I'm excited to go today. I could totally tell a difference in my body from missing all last week...I'm ready to kick some butt and finish Week 4! Can't believe I start Phase 2 next Monday!! I'm not seeing a huge change yet like I did last year :noway: :grumble: But it is that TOM "time of the month" so maybe, yeah I'll just blame it on that lol
Hope everyone had a good weekend! I only check this forum during week days, can't get the community section from the app.
Welcome to the BR changelife13!
ktno1--seeing that calorie count, I really need to invest in one! That's awesome!!!
I want to punch their smiling faces so they can feel the same pain I'm feeling!
TOM sucks - I weighed myself daily during it and was sulking about it but once it was over I lost 1.5kg pretty much over night so I should've just stayed away from the scales in the first place!
Yeah that calorie count was nuts. Was ready to die haha not sure if it's 100% accurate but still it shows that I'm working a lot harder than in the first 2 weeks so that's awesome!
I had to google what 1.5kg was in pounds lol--3.3lbs...which is awesome! 0 -
Did my first round with Workout 3 today. It went okay, if by "okay" you could having to modify almost every exercise, taking a break to change a diaper halfway through and doing the cooldown on my back since I was too weak to stand up
Along the lines of "punching their smiling faces, my 9 year old keeps asking why everyone is smiling all the time - he says it annoys him. I agree. I have to admit to finding the fact that even these seasoned workout pros were wobbling during tree pose very satisfying. Not sure what that says about me!
Anyone else just find Jillian's talking hilarious? I am sure if she was my personal trainer I would be the biggest smart *kitten* about all her comments...and I would hate her. On the computer screen, however, I just find her funny.0
