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.

Hi everyone! I am 29 years old, just had a baby in November and just got released to workout on Jan 3rd by my doctor after labor complications. I had already lost about 30 pounds since the birth of my son but I still have a lot to go. I purchased Ripped in 30 a couple weeks ago and last week I did 4 days of Week 1 but I decided to start all over again yesterday on Week 1. My goal is to workout 6 days a week. The circuit is only 24 minutes but it kicks butt!! I am so sore today from just working out yesterday and today.
My goal is to lose weight so I can gain some confidence back. I want to be able to play with my boys without feeling so exhausted. Of course as a woman, I also am looking forward to looking fabulous during the summer, with all that said...here is my stats
SW: 189
CW: 177
GW: 122
If anyone is doing Ripped in 30 and want to have a buddy to help with motivation, send me an add and I'll be happy to accept. Together we CAN do this.

Hi! I'm Emily. I started with MFP in June of 2010. I've been hanging out 5 lbs from my goal for the past year or so. I've been doing Jillian on and off from the beginning in addition to running. Right now I'm doing 6 week 6 pack 5 to 6 days a week, 30 DS 2 to 3 times and running 3 days a week. I'm currently on Level 1 of 6W6P and Level 2 of 30DS. Even thought I've been through 30 DS a few times, Level 2 is still a killer. I usually do 6W6P in the morning and either 30 DS or run in the evenings. This is my third week of this routine and I sure do notice a difference in my core. Working out in the morning has been making me hungrier during the day though.

Hello Im Susie and I love Jillian's DVD'S. Shes amazing. Ive had my 1 year Anniversary on Jan. 15th (MFP) and started out at 155 and now 132. I started out with 30 day Shred and went to Ripped N 30 where I got most of my results. Ive done Fat Metobolism, No Trouble Zones, Shred with Weights, 6 week 6 pk abs. Im currently doing Extreme Shed and Shred and Insanity mixed up. Jillian is getting a new DVD out called Revolution next month its a 90 day program seen a short video and WOW.. Hardcore im so excited cant wait to start that one right before summertime and the bikini season..

Susie..

Hi everyone! My name is Stacy and I am a stay at home Mom to three small children (ages 2-5). I packed on about 25 pounds since I had my youngest child 2 years ago and wasn't happy about it. I tried WW but the point system didn't seem to be a good fit for me and I quickly gave up. In November at the recommendation of my SIL and a friend from HS I signed up for MFP and started to use the tools in earnest the week after Thanksgiving. Well, semi-earnest because I definitely went WAY over a few days for the holidays.

But, overall I've made a lot of positive changes and lost just about 13 pounds so far. I would like to lose another 13 or so and then I'll be happy. The biggest change I've made beside counting calories is incorporating exercise at least 5 days a week. When I first started I was using the Leslie Sansone Walk at Home Videos. I jumped in too fast (from doing no exercise to walking about 9 miles a day) and wound up injuring both ankles/feet and having to take off a few weeks. When I finally was able to ease back in I started with Pilates and that was fine for a bit but I really wanted the high calorie burns I was getting before and I remembered doing Ripped in 30 last Spring and loving it so I dug out my copy and started back at it. That re-ignited my love of Jillian workouts and I went on a mini shopping spree. I now have 30DS, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, No more trouble zones, 6 week 6 pack, and Killer Buns Killer Thighs in my collection and haven't even tried many of them out yet.

This week I was supposed to be on Week 3 of RI30 and did day one on Tuesday (I do them Tues-Saturday). Unfortunately my 3 year old came down with a pretty bad illness so yesterday I had to take the day off and cuddle her on the sofa all day instead. She's a bit better today so I'm thinking about popping something in but now I'm not sure if I want to continue RI30 or start switching around.

Anyway, it is great to meet everyone!!

Hi, I'm Rose. I'm a sophomore in college and I've lost about 27 pounds. I listen to Jillian Michael's podcast every Tuesday I take a Military-style Fitness class and a Swimming class for college credit and I go to a non-credit Yoga class.

I'm a bit late to the group but I love JM! I did her Ripped in 30 DVD in March and got amazing results. Started Extreme Shed and Shred in April but I slacked off for a month after two weeks...:grumble: Gained 6 lbs back! :sad:

Now I'm back on the JM wagon! I've been having joint issues for the last month but I'm looking to complete either 6 week 6 pack or Extreme Shed and Shred by the end of June.

Here's to another fresh start! :drinker: