Hello, hello! I'm Izu and I've been working on the BR program for 7 weeks now, unfortunately got injured and sick and had to repeat two weeks otherwise I would have been almost at the end of it. Definitely loving it and I intend on repeating it afterwards along with other workouts as additional burn. I'm fighting with my last kilos to lose, but they are turning out to be extremely hard to shred after a couple of years of dieting rest. But Jillian is definitely the type of trainer that can get me motivated - love all of her videos, loved her on the Biggest loser show (she was the reason why I saw all seasons of it on youtube x'D). I own all of her DVDs, but the BR is my favorite so far - it's just so diverse and interesting. And it is also the first one that got me completely hooked on working out on a daily basis, so... yeah - it's awesome!

My stats: I'm freshly 27, no husband, no kids, no dogs. :P I live in a small country in South Eastern Europe called Bulgaria and I think spring is just about to begin - the sun just came out of the clouds for the first time in weeks! Other than that... I've been seriously logging for almost 2 months now, but I'm having an incredibly hard time losing any weight - binging, stress eating, not logging correctly.... Just not eating all that properly... Two-three years ago I managed to lose over 25kgs (about 50ish lbs), but then life kidnapped me had to concentrate on graduating university, my master degree, finding a job and so on, and so on, and I interrupted my weight loss journey. I do wish to finally get rid of the final kilos and get into maintenance mode, though I honestly really don't know if I will ever reach that goal -__-

I hated workout 3 the first time I did it, but that was only because I felt like I was constantly standing up and getting back down on the floor. They were both more difficult, but not in crazy way. I've noticed with all the workouts that they are much easier the second week compared to the first.

Hi Julie! I had about a 2-year stretch where I exercised very little so I'm in the same boat. I also have to exercise after the kids go to bed (usually 7:30 or 8:00 at the earliest). I tried to get in a schedule during those 2 years, but was never able to commit due to the length of all the workout DVDs I was using. Since starting JMBR, I have made it through the first month and actually look forward to do the workouts. I hope you find the same thing!

Hi all,

I just joined today. I don't tend to join groups on MFP, but as I start JMBR, I know I need more support. A quick intro. I'm a mom of 2 DD (ages 10 & 6), a wife, I work full time and I'm 36 yrs young. . I'm only 5' and weigh 175.... I don't have the body type that I will ever get down to 120 or 130, my goal is 150 and then go from there. . I have always struggled with my weight, and then about 4 yrs ago, I got into the best shape of my life (lowest weight was 152) after following Jillian Michaels online program, but it got expensive so I quit.

I picked up running and got addicted. First I did a 5k, then a 10k, then worked my way up to 3 half marathons and finally a marathon. Unfortunately, during marathon training, I started to gain weight. Once I completed the marathon, I gave up running, it wasn't fun anymore. I started running again, and injured myself... And I just spiraled out of control as I got busier with my DDs activities. My JMBR should be arriving on Friday and I'm looking forward to getting back on track. I'm not sure if I will follow the meal plan, but once I get everything, I will take a look.

I just had minor surgery, so I can't exercise for a week or so. But I'm using this off time, to research so that I can do it right this time.

Feel free to add me as a friend, I look forward to working out with all of you. What advice do you have for a newbie?

Hi everyone!

I'm Sara, I'm 18 from western Connecticut. This is my first time doing JMBR and I couldn't be more excited! I'm doing my 3rd workout of week 1 today and I'm already feeling it! I'm aiming to lose anywhere from 20-30 pounds and I'm glad I have you all to keep me motivated!

Welcome everyone! So glad to see more on the JMBR track.

I'm only in week 1, but so far it's going great. I joined a while ago, but off starting so it'd coincide with a fitness challenge I'm doing with some friends.

I just ordered the JMBR set off ebay for a nice price, so I am excited to have it delivered and to start. My cousin did JMBR last year, and she was looking quite fab, she is doing it again, she is also on MFP so maybe she will join this group too. She's a few weeks into this time around.

I have a cruise planned in October, and I want to look toned and comfortable in a bathing suit, it's been a while since I've felt really good about myself (physically). I'm about 155 now, and feel my best at 135, I'd be thilled with anything in the 130s, even 139, but for now I'll just be happy to get back in the 140s, ugh! I'm so sick of the 150s! No fun! I eat pretty healthy, I don't know why it's so hard for me to lose weight, I think it's because I'm getting older, 39. But I know I'm not as active as I should be.

I get really bored with dvds so I hope I can stick to this program. I really enjoy working out with a group, so I might substitute some days with classes at a local fitness studio. I'm just going to try to shoot for exercise 6 days a week, 250 minutes/week, or 1000 minutes each month.

I'm married but no kids. So I really don't have any excuses to not get my rear off the couch and get this DONE!

Welcome! I think you'll find it hard to be bored with this workout. I find it hard to put the DVD in sometimes, but once I get started I'm OK. The routines change so often and they are so fast that it's been really enjoyable. And you gain strength so quickly that it's motivating.