My weight is still doing crazy things now that I'm back in week 2 of phase 2 (i took a couple weeks off in between the two phases due to illness and the water weight from phase 1 went away). Of course it's also my TOM so I'm trying not to think about it too much. And I think I've lost an inch in my waist and hips assuming I am measuring in the same spots as I did before starting all this. It's been so long since I took measurements I can't be sure! I definitely feel better and stronger...just wish these water weight fluctuations would go away for good! I'll definitely complete the entire DVD set, but I might switch to something like T25 after this since it is more cardio-based and less intense weight training to see if that helps.

On the bright side, I noticed a big difference in my push ups in WO 5 last night!

So I'm now in week 6 and was hoping that WO 5 & 6 would feel a bit easier...but no such luck. I'm getting a bit nervous about starting with WO 7 & 8 next week if I'm still feeling like by heart is going to jump out of my chest just doing 5 & 6. I guess I'll just have to wait to see if I can handle it.
On the NSV front, I've had a couple of people say I look trimmer - whoooo hoooo. I'm also feeling stronger so all is good (even if JM nearly kills me everyday).

I'm hearing "push it people....lets go lets go" in my dreams - what does that mean :laugh: :laugh:

Maybe 7 & 8 won't be much more difficult -- just different!

I did WO7 and 8 for the first time today and yesterday.
Holy crap 7 is tough. Its a full circuit of planks and horrible push ups.
My arms and shoulders were bursting at the end. Last circuit is ok though.

WO8 isnt so bad except for the warrior 3 pose with weights.
Honestly I don't think I could lift 2 teaspoons in that pose never mind two weights :blushing:
At least I know what to expect for the next two weeks.
This is the first time that my arms and back are sore though so I guess its certainly more challenging.
Keep going everyone :flowerforyou:

Thanks for the head's up! WO6 done for the night.

Starting on MONDAY!

I didn't think workout 1 was too bad either. But I'm sure it will be kicking my butt in no time! Actually I was almost a little surprised that it was over so soon, not that I'm complaining!

I was shocked to find out that there was NOT a gym at the hotel! I would have been able to do the JMBR workshouts in my hotel room, but I forgot my portable DVD player. I got my exercise in through walks and one or our conference attendees did a "bootcamp" workout once during the conference. that was fun. I was doing great on the first & second workouts.. then I got the stomach bug, so I had to take yesterday and today off.

Tomorrow, I should be feeling 100% and will move on and be ready to push through. My hubby is going to do the program with me... which is kinda exciting. He doesn't need to lose any weight, but just wants to be supportive. He's one of those guys that can eat anything and not gain a pound.. he also has a really active job, which makes a huge difference.

Lynn

I just finished 7 & 8! Had to modify some of the plyometric stuff due to my downstairs neighbor but...wow.
The jackknife crunches and walking planks were very intense. I just tried to keep it moving through the circuits and gulp down water constantly.

Work out 1 completed again this morning It wasn't too bad, although my arms feel like jelly now! How is everyone else getting on? I'm thinking of adding more stretches at the end of the workout, as I'm still quite stiff and sore from the previous workouts. I know that this is the 'easy' phase of the program, but it still feels quite challenging. I'm noticing that there's less 'jiggle' in my arms, so that's keeping me going! Have a great day, everyone! :happy: