Jillian Michaels BODY REVOLUTION! Jan 1st 2015

Started Friday, blew it off on the weekend and started again yesterday. Will continue every day this week tho. Why are weekends so hard.....

Hi! I'm in week 9 of the program, just did workout 10 for the first time today. I think it's one of my favorites so far! I love it that the workouts are challenging but manageable, and that they do get harder. What would have seemed impossible when I started has become something I can actually do, which makes me feel very proud of myself! I'm 5'15", my SW was 142 lb (GW 123), I was 135.5 when I started the program and I'm 132 now. I do not follow a diet plan but use MFP to track what I eat. My goal is a net 1200 cal daily (total around 1500 cal). It's a slow progress, but I prefer keeping it manageable and sustainable in the long run.

Some advice for those just starting the program:
- Watch the videos in advance before you do them. You will not have time to learn the moves, you'll have to do them right away. I do this with each new workout.
- However, only watch the next one, don't you dare to watch one that's coming in a month only. Bad idea, believe me. The more advanced workouts could be very intimidating, but as you progress you WILL be able to do them. I promise.
- When Jillian tells you to use lights weights, don't even think about heavier ones (especially when you do the workout for the first time).
- The cool downs seem pretty short, but they are usually enough for me, I do not feel sore. But if you feel like it's been an intense workout, do add some stretching. I just did it after workout 10.
- Some people might not like Jillian, well I do! She IS tough, but not intimidating. The way she talks to you and the things she say do work for me. I adored her when she said something like: "Many people say, Jillian, you've changed my life. No. It's YOU who has changed your life!" Made me feel SO PROUD!
- Some days you'll find it difficult to start your workout. But once you did, you will feel so good! It's worth it. And, as Jillian says, you're worth it.

Week 5 & 6 Results