JMBR start 9/30/13
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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.
This made me laugh because since workout 1 I've pretty much been doing the cooldowns on the floor instead of standing up because I feel like I'll die if I have to get up hahaha
I agree. It was satisfying seeing them struggle, especially with tree pose since I could do it better than most of them (although that's about ALL I could do...)
Jillian is such a twit when she talks. It's funny. But yeah if she were yelling at me in real life, I'd show her my best non-wimpy punch...right in her face probably.0 -
Thanks for the welcome Ktno1 and KMJ1686 ! i AM TRACKING MY JMBR ON AMAZON ..IT WILL BE HERE TOMORROW! LOOKING FORWARD TO A STRUCTURED WORKOUT. REALLY NEED THIS IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW 0
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I'm really glad workout 3 and 4 is over if I have it hear her call Omar precious 1 more time!!!!
I wonder if the black guy will get more attention in future workouts he's always at the back and sometimes has the best form.
Anna beil lookalike also doesn't get much attention.
It annoys me how good Omar and Kensa are.
I'm on my last cardio 1 day today. I'm gonna follow it with workout 1 and maybe 2 if I have time just to see some progress.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.
Yes, by the time cooldown starts I'm laying on the floor, saying "I'm so glad it's over lol"
It is annoying and I sometimes wish these workout DVD's had more people who weren't as strong as some others, just to make "newbies" feel more like this is how a real workout is like.
I'd probably be the smart *kitten* too lol When she says in workout 3, "Don't suck at it" I find her choice of words quite funny. I don't know if I'd be able to take her seriously if she personally trained me, we'll maybe I would because I know for a fact it wouldn't be just a normal 30 minute workout--like those people on the Biggest Loser who knows how long they actually workout for!0 -
Yes, what makes Omar so precious? Hmmm.....
I don't think I could stand more than 30 minutes - those folks on TBL (never saw it, just imagining) must be brave!0 -
I'm sick of that preciousness too! Also sick of her calling Anita "Petunia". It really grinds my gears!
I too could not handle Jillian for more than 30ish minutes at a time. It takes me a full 24 hours to recover from her before I'm ready to face her smug face again!
I'm so excited to be on my second week of workouts 3 and 4. Only twice more each and then I get a new bunch of Jillian jibber jabber to work out to. Mostly I'm just excited about cardio 1 being over although I'm aware that running man sneaks its way back in as a cardio interval in the later workouts. How crushing!0 -
I substituted running man for star jumps today.
Rest day tomorrow then workout 5 eeekkkk0 -
I substituted running man for star jumps today.
Rest day tomorrow then workout 5 eeekkkk
Eeeeekkkk I'm scared for you! (And for myself for next week....) Good luck!!!0 -
Wait, are you telling me that running man was your modification. I might just start crying.0
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Anyone have thoughts about some modifications for all the planking/pushups? My right wrist has an old injury and it is hurting a lot during Workout 3 and I am having to pause a lot....which makes me feel like the workout is not as effective.0
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Anyone have thoughts about some modifications for all the planking/pushups? My right wrist has an old injury and it is hurting a lot during Workout 3 and I am having to pause a lot....which makes me feel like the workout is not as effective.
I don't know anything about wrists or injuries but I find the plank exercises easier if I hold weights and put the weights against the floor so I'm gripping something rather than having my palm flat at 90 degrees to my arm. That might make it hurt more though? I'm not sure. But it's much easier for me. I also do plankups on my knees because they hurt way too much.0 -
I did ALL of the crab pushups in workout 3 today! I'm so excited! By the last rep of each set my arms were trembling, I couldn't have done another rep even if I wanted to because my arms would've given out. I pushed myself to that point. TWICE! I'm so proud!
I also seriously tried to do the plankups today but my arms literally gave out underneath me so I had to do them on my knees but I did them faster and got more reps in than usual. Hopefully I'll manage one or two in proper plank position next time.
And I kept up in every single other exercise. I think it's awesome doing these workouts over two weeks and seeing how much you can improve in such a short time.
If I can do this stuff, you ALL can. Let's kick some bootay ladies!!!
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I was able to the the crab pushups all for the first round...second round by the last few I couldn't do it lol 1 more left of each Workout 3 & 4, last Cardio 1 today...nervous to start Phase 2!0
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I was able to the the crab pushups all for the first round...second round by the last few I couldn't do it lol 1 more left of each Workout 3 & 4, last Cardio 1 today...nervous to start Phase 2!
They are so hard. In phase 2 you have to do them with one leg in the air - I'm scared!
It would be cool if we all posted our phase 1 results as we finish. That might make us all feel better about going into phase 2 haha0 -
I might be taking my rest day today. I couldn't get in my workout this morning and usually I am too tired by the afternoon. Didn't sleep well either (baby up and down last night)...maybe I'll muster some energy before dinner.
Hearing everyone's successes at doing more and working harder is very motivating. Workout 3 kicked my booty, I actually enjoyed workout 4. Looking forward to trying at workout 3 again now that I know what she is doing.
Also, anyone else think Ibuprofen should sponsor JMBR? There was no way I could have done workout 4 yesterday without some of that in my system counteracting the effects of workout 3!0 -
Anyone have thoughts about some modifications for all the planking/pushups? My right wrist has an old injury and it is hurting a lot during Workout 3 and I am having to pause a lot....which makes me feel like the workout is not as effective.
I don't know anything about wrists or injuries but I find the plank exercises easier if I hold weights and put the weights against the floor so I'm gripping something rather than having my palm flat at 90 degrees to my arm. That might make it hurt more though? I'm not sure. But it's much easier for me. I also do plankups on my knees because they hurt way too much.
Thanks for the tip, I will try that, and try the plankups on my knees. That way I could at least do more than 2 LOL0 -
I might be taking my rest day today. I couldn't get in my workout this morning and usually I am too tired by the afternoon. Didn't sleep well either (baby up and down last night)...maybe I'll muster some energy before dinner.
Hearing everyone's successes at doing more and working harder is very motivating. Workout 3 kicked my booty, I actually enjoyed workout 4. Looking forward to trying at workout 3 again now that I know what she is doing.
Also, anyone else think Ibuprofen should sponsor JMBR? There was no way I could have done workout 4 yesterday without some of that in my system counteracting the effects of workout 3!
Don't beat yourself up about taking a rest day. Life happens. I've already moved my rest day to the middle of the week twice but I'm still on track because I make sure I only take 1 rest day a week. But even if I had to take 2 because life got in the way, who cares if you finish 1 or 2 days late? I try really hard to go for the "no excuses" approach but sometimes life happens and sometimes I have to listen to my body and take a bit of a break.
Like you, I'm finding the even numbers easier and the odds really challenging but it really is great seeing your improvements each time you do the workout.
And as for the ibuprofen comment...just LOL I could not agree more!0 -
Anyone have thoughts about some modifications for all the planking/pushups? My right wrist has an old injury and it is hurting a lot during Workout 3 and I am having to pause a lot....which makes me feel like the workout is not as effective.
I don't know anything about wrists or injuries but I find the plank exercises easier if I hold weights and put the weights against the floor so I'm gripping something rather than having my palm flat at 90 degrees to my arm. That might make it hurt more though? I'm not sure. But it's much easier for me. I also do plankups on my knees because they hurt way too much.
Thanks for the tip, I will try that, and try the plankups on my knees. That way I could at least do more than 2 LOL
Hahaha let me know how it goes! I hate planks. Grumble grumble grumble.0 -
I was able to the the crab pushups all for the first round...second round by the last few I couldn't do it lol 1 more left of each Workout 3 & 4, last Cardio 1 today...nervous to start Phase 2!
They are so hard. In phase 2 you have to do them with one leg in the air - I'm scared!
It would be cool if we all posted our phase 1 results as we finish. That might make us all feel better about going into phase 2 haha
We should, for the ones who want to post results after each phase, I will. I start Phase 2 on Monday- I'll do my measurements on Sunday. My weight is still at a plateau and I'm not even sure if I've lost any inches...I think I have to change up my breakfasts and lunches, during the week at work I pretty much eat the same thing. I'll know Sunday if I lost anything, before I started this last year I read a lot of reviews and I did find that most people started to loose weight/inches in Phase 2, so maybe that'll be me too 0 -
Well I did my workout today - cardio 1. I sucked at it, but I made it through mostly without stopping movement, but with lots of modifications. Just wanted to get it done. I also am trying to only take one rest day a week and if we go to the state fair tomorrow, tomorrow may be it.
I'm happy to post my end of Phase one stats - I did write down my weight at the beginning but only did measurements (waist and hip) at the end of week two.0 -
I am currently in week 11 of the program. I got completely burned out last week, so took it off. Now I have motivation back and I'm ready to finish strong! Just remember to listen to your body along the way. Rest when needed.
I have lost a total of 4.7 pounds since starting Body Revolution. I know that is not much weight to lose, but my measurements tell the true story. Overall since starting my Upper Chest has gone down -1.75 inches, Bust has gone down -1 inch, Midriff has gone down -1.75 inches, and my Waist down -2.75 inches. A total of 9.25 inches gone from the total body measurements. The best part is that the majority of my inches are going away in my biggest trouble areas.
Good luck everyone and keep going strong!0 -
I am currently in week 11 of the program. I got completely burned out last week, so took it off. Now I have motivation back and I'm ready to finish strong! Just remember to listen to your body along the way. Rest when needed.
I have lost a total of 4.7 pounds since starting Body Revolution. I know that is not much weight to lose, but my measurements tell the true story. Overall since starting my Upper Chest has gone down -1.75 inches, Bust has gone down -1 inch, Midriff has gone down -1.75 inches, and my Waist down -2.75 inches. A total of 9.25 inches gone from the total body measurements. The best part is that the majority of my inches are going away in my biggest trouble areas.
Good luck everyone and keep going strong!
This is so inspiring and motivating. Thanks for posting it!
Today in workout 4 I did about 15 plank raises before I had to drop to my knees both times. Such a huge improvement! When I started workouts 3 and 4 they felt impossible but even on my third try of them I'm already finding them very doable and starting to want a bit of a challenge. So I guess, mixed in with the dread, I'm actually looking forward to phase 2.0 -
I am currently in week 11 of the program. I got completely burned out last week, so took it off. Now I have motivation back and I'm ready to finish strong! Just remember to listen to your body along the way. Rest when needed.
I have lost a total of 4.7 pounds since starting Body Revolution. I know that is not much weight to lose, but my measurements tell the true story. Overall since starting my Upper Chest has gone down -1.75 inches, Bust has gone down -1 inch, Midriff has gone down -1.75 inches, and my Waist down -2.75 inches. A total of 9.25 inches gone from the total body measurements. The best part is that the majority of my inches are going away in my biggest trouble areas.
Good luck everyone and keep going strong!
That's amazing!!! :happy:
I'm excited to start Phase 2 on Monday and take my measurements on Sunday. The scale hasn't been very friendly to me, but I know the inches have come off! I bought a pair of jeans last year just after I completed Phase 1--after stopping and then putting the weight back on and plus some I didn't fit into them anymore. I tried them on yesterday and they fit...snug in the tummy area, but they fit! Depending on the brand of pants I wear those jeans are between 2 and 3 sizes smaller than what I'm wearing now!
Did my final Cardio 1 dvd last night and I hate that dvd lol With my heart issue it really gives me some issues but even though I want to I don't quit! I'm nervous what Cardio 2 has to offer :noway:
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Just did Workout 3 for the second time - wow, so much better when I already know how to do the exercise! I did not even attempt the plank ups this time, just tried to hold plank for as long as possible. I decided I would wait until I can hold plank for 30 seconds before trying the plankups.
I am thinking seriously about adding an extra week to Phase 1 - doing Workout 1, 2, Cardio, then Workout 3,4, Cardio for a 5th week. Feeling the need to get stronger before moving on to Phase 2. Will probably do the same thing at the end of Phase 2.
Also, I am thinking of switching out Cardio 1 with something else, maybe Turbo Jam. I'm going to try it one more time but I have to admit I am not feeling as motivated to do it - sort of dreading the third circuit and thinking I would get a better workout if I mixed it up.0 -
Months ago I did JMBR but then was side tracked for a while because of health reasons.
Now I am back to normal and can begin again. I doing workouts 3 and 4 right now. I am feeling very sore.0 -
I had to do the plankups on my knees...ahhh so much easier lol Bring on the last workout of this Phase! 0
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Just did Workout 3 for the second time - wow, so much better when I already know how to do the exercise! I did not even attempt the plank ups this time, just tried to hold plank for as long as possible. I decided I would wait until I can hold plank for 30 seconds before trying the plankups.
I am thinking seriously about adding an extra week to Phase 1 - doing Workout 1, 2, Cardio, then Workout 3,4, Cardio for a 5th week. Feeling the need to get stronger before moving on to Phase 2. Will probably do the same thing at the end of Phase 2.
Also, I am thinking of switching out Cardio 1 with something else, maybe Turbo Jam. I'm going to try it one more time but I have to admit I am not feeling as motivated to do it - sort of dreading the third circuit and thinking I would get a better workout if I mixed it up.
Plankups are hard! I've done that too--just trying to hold plank for as long as I could, I switch it off...but yesterday I did the plankups on my knees, with my legs bent up so I was just balancing and it was easier, good modification. My knees have been bothering me and I don't have bad knees. I read that this program does a number on them and it only gets worse. May have to start icing them after each workout.
I only do the program 5 days a week (weekends off) I do Zumba twice a week so I use the other class as my 2nd cardio day. The Cardio dvd is just to hard to do it twice a week (in my opinion) I have seen others switch it and do Turbo Jam, that seems to be popular, might have to look into that!
The scale finally moved after 2 weeks! Well last week I gained, but I also lost 4lbs the week before so I wasn't expecting a weight loss. Happy to see it a weight loss this week I have no idea how she wants people to loose "crazy" weight...5lbs a week?! What are these people eatting lol
Excited to take measurments on Sunday and post them Monday! As I normally only check this site during the week since the community section isn't on the app--hope everyone has a good weekend!!! :happy:0 -
So I skipped cardio today. I just couldn't be bothered, but I guess I'll do it tomorrow anyway and then skip my rest day (Tuesday) so I can keep up. On the bright side, tomorrow will be my second last cardio 1 EVER!
I had real trouble with my knees last time I did this program but I'm having no trouble at all this time. I am focussing really hard on form especially with things like lunges which my knees just hate. I am going slower than the cast generally so not doing as many reps but making sure my reps are good. I think half of my knee problems came from rushing through the exercises to keep up which didn't give me time to do them with good knee alignment. This time I'm not worrying about keeping up with them as long as I am doing reps consistently for the entire time and doing them well.
I think when she goes on about people dropping 5lbs a week etc. she must be talking about 350lbs people because seriously it's just not possible!
Congrats everyone on your losses, can't wait to see some official phase 1 results! 0 -
So I skipped cardio today. I just couldn't be bothered, but I guess I'll do it tomorrow anyway and then skip my rest day (Tuesday) so I can keep up. On the bright side, tomorrow will be my second last cardio 1 EVER!
I had real trouble with my knees last time I did this program but I'm having no trouble at all this time. I am focussing really hard on form especially with things like lunges which my knees just hate. I am going slower than the cast generally so not doing as many reps but making sure my reps are good. I think half of my knee problems came from rushing through the exercises to keep up which didn't give me time to do them with good knee alignment. This time I'm not worrying about keeping up with them as long as I am doing reps consistently for the entire time and doing them well.
I think when she goes on about people dropping 5lbs a week etc. she must be talking about 350lbs people because seriously it's just not possible!
Congrats everyone on your losses, can't wait to see some official phase 1 results!
Maybe I should try and do fewer reps with good form for Phase 2, I do try and keep up with them and maybe that's what is causing them to hurt, although there is a lot of squats, lunges...and it doesn't help that I do one song in Zumba with squats.
Yes, I agree with people 350lbs, because it's not possible...or working out more than 30mins a day.
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I did something to my left quad and hamstring today during Workout 4. Made the mistake of trying to keep up with the group during side lunges instead of concentrating on form! I did finish the workout and even did 10 minutes of TurboJam Learn and Burn afterwards, but it definitely hurts. Cardio day tomorrow, then workout 3 on Monday. Hopefully it will feel better by then!
Any thoughts on how to help it recover? I did rub it with some "recovery cream" I have and getting ready to take a hot shower.0
