Hey everyone! This group looks amazing - I think it's exactly what I need to keep me on track. My name is Miranda - I'm 31 and a grad student.

I started using JM DVDs (30DS) about 3 years ago and had amazing results. I started at 213 pounds and went down to 170. Over the years I added more DVDs to the mix - NMTZ, BFBM, YM, Rin30 and just purchased 6W6P. I hit a bit of a wall with JM - was losing motivation to work out at home and started going to spinning, power yoga and zumba classes at the gym this summer. I was in pretty great shape this summer, but still could not get lower than 170 pounds no matter how hard I tried (I am 5ft9).

I have been in Southeast Asia for the last 5 months - I do not have a kitchen and so have limited control over what goes in my food, drive everywhere on a motorbike (no walking!), and eat too much delicious food. I was shocked when I weighed myself a few weeks ago and was 187 pounds!! I can't believe that I put on so much weight - I have been doing YM and BFBM the last few weeks and have been seeing some results - I am looking forward to going home next week so that I can get really serious about getting back into shape. I really need Jillian to kick my *kitten*!

This is going to be my workout plan (as of January 15th):

M- Rin30 and BFBM
T- Rin30 and NMTZ
W- Rin30 and YM
Th- Rin30 and BFBM
F- Rin30 and NMTZ
S- Rin30 and YM
Sun - REST

HELLO! i'm joanne. Looking to drop about 10 more lbs. I am married & have a 2 1/2 yr old & want to keep up with him & feel & look good -

i have been doing JM off/on since Spring of 2011. I have gotten great results after doing Shred that spring & then in August when I did Ripped- i got AWESOME results- so those doing Ripped... GET EXCITED AND KEEP GOING!!

Since i do get bored with the repetition of doing the same workouts 5-7 days in a row- i have decided to mix it up between Shred, Ripped, 6W6P, NMTZ & Killer Buns & Thighs. I also like to run, but now when its 16 degrees ( i live near Chicago)!!!

Now its just to keep the motivation to get a workout in at least 4-5 days a week!!!

Happy to meet you all!!
jojo

Hi everyone, I'm Chandra.

I love JM workouts and was looking for others to help keep motivated! Along with Jillians workouts I run 5-6 times a week, lift free weights and do other workout dvds (like TURBO JAM/FIRE)

Since last July I have lost about 25-30 LBS putting me at around 108-110 (depending on the day!!). I'm (barely) 5'2 and 34 years old. At this point Im less concerned about the number on the scale but REALLY want to tone and continue to shed fat and lose inches!
This will be my second round of Ripped (I have also completed Shred and want to get shred it w/ weights- I LOVE my Kbell!). The first go round I lost about an inch to an inch and a half from my legs/chest/hips/stomach. Im hoping to be able to push harder this go round since I'm feeling much stronger!
Going to measure what I'm starting at tonight!

So happy I found this group!

My name is Jenn and I'm 23 (24 in a week).

I basically like the weight I'm at but would like to lose a little more.

That is not to say I have no work to do. My main issue is my stomach, flabby flabby flabby. I really need to tone it up. I'm at that awkward stage where everyone says "Oh but you're so thin!" That may appear to be true when I'm fully clothed...but I know what it looks like when the shirt comes off and I'm not sucking it in.

I bought 6 week 6 pack and Ripped in 30 so hopefully if I can keep the motivation to stick with it I can conquer my belly!

Hey all...greetings from the great Midwest!!
I am a newbie to MFP. Love Jillian McMichaels. Bought my first DVD of hers... Killer Buns and Thighs and it's a killer. I purchased it about 1.5 months ago. I incorporate it to my exercise routine; especially when i can't make it to the gym. I almost had the the 30 day shred in my hands, but opted for this DVD instead. Please tell me your thoughts on TDS. My knees aren't the greatest, and I had surgery almost a year ago, so I have to be really careful with what I do. But I have modified the Killer Buns and Thighs and soooooooo still feel the burn.

Thanks!!!

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Hi everyone - Happy New Year!

I am determined to make long-lasting positive changes this year - getting to a healthy weight and getting in shape.
After years of teaching young children and being surrounded by (drowning in!) sweets and salty snacks, I am committing to balance and taking better care of myself, despite the temptations that exist day to day!

I have a love/hate relationship with Jillian Michaels. I literally think I could die doing her workouts, but I feel the results, and they definitely keep me on my toes.

I have 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30 and a number of others that nearly put me in a hospital, but I am committed to doing them on a regular basis, as well as mixing them with more gentle routines, such as Core Fusion and Brooke Siler's pilates program.
I think my Ripped in 30 will be more like Ripped in 120, as I am probably going to spend 2 weeks to a month on each week.

I was psyched when I saw this group, as everyone here is so enthusiastic and supportive. I look forward to reading about everyone's progress and sharing mine.

Hi everyone,

I am new to this site.

I am 38 years old and have three boys 2, 7, 11. I have gained weight with each pregnancy. In addition to graduate school and a rigerous training schedule. My weight suffered.

I don't remember ever being "skinny" beyond my adolescence. But as I get older of course living healthier is more important.

I swear if women didn't potentially gain weight during pregnancy and the time during the post partum period by balancing family and putting yourself first.

Don't get me wrong, life can be tough too.

But like Jillian says" getting fit is a present event and not a future event".

So presently I am in my first week of being consistent. I am on w1d7 of RI30. I like her style, her "tough love". She has figured out the connection between the body and soul/spirit. I also don't think that you can change one without effecting the other.

My goal is to change my lifestyle and lose weight. I have very little patience. Working on it and trying to be consistent. I have to throw the scale in the trash or hide it.