Jillian Michaels Body Revolution

Join

Following program or adding cardio?>

gerbies
gerbies Posts: 444 Member
edited November 11 in Social Groups
For those of you who already have the program (I have to wait until April to order), can you clarify if Jillian recommends adding more workouts? I am always skeptical when I see such amazing results in an infomercial. Does she recommend doubling up workouts? Also, what calorie limit does she recommend?

Thanks!

Replies

  • JLS1020
    JLS1020 Posts: 2
    I could be wrong but I just started this and it doesn't appear that there is a calorie restriction, it's more so eating the amount of what she tells you to eat and specific times of the day. Perhaps someone else can determine if there was a specified number of calories stated as I merely skimmed the book sets. Also for the first 7 days she recommends (though you don't have to) to detox your body for the first 7 days by following a pretty strict diet (this is what I'm currently doing) and doing a work out program that is twice a day. That's only for the first 7 days and like I said, you don't HAVE to do that. You can go right into her normal eating plan and work out once a day. She has a whole workout schedule in the book for you telling you which workout to do when. It's actually pretty nice.

    I have felt like crap eating processed foods and whatnot so I decided to follow the first 7 day diet. Since it was only 7 days, I wanted to test it out and see if I notice a difference in my energy. It's rough, I'll tell you that..but nothing worth while is ever extremely easy. I hope you like it and I really look forward to hearing how every one is doing with the program! I'm hoping this message board keeps me motivated as I'm definitely one to go up and down with workouts and my weight. :)
  • theredcliche
    theredcliche Posts: 233 Member
    Jillian says she'll get you ripped in 30 minutes a day doing this program and following the meal plan. The only time you are supposed to double up workouts is during the kickstart where you do a workout + a cardio workout each day. If you follow her meal plan, the highest amount of calories you can eat (by picking the HIGHEST caloric meals for each meal in her plan) is 1300. In the kickstart book, she says to eat a 250 calorie breakfast, 400 calorie lunch, 150 calorie snack (that must follow lunch) and a 400 calorie dinner [correct me if I am wrong on these, but I think this is accurate - my book is at home]. She also says to eat every 4 hours. During one of the workouts, she tells you to curl with your heaviest weight (even 20 lb dumbbells if you have them) and says not to worry about getting bulky, but instead you'll get ripped because you aren't eating enough calories to gain in this program.
  • BaileyBoo13524
    BaileyBoo13524 Posts: 593 Member
    I am currently on week 4! Jillian recommends the kickstart program for the first week which is a specified meal plan and two wokrouts per day. After the first week it goes down to one workout per day and continues with a meal plan. I have been doing two workouts most days for 4 weeks, but not following the meal and have been getting great results! Hope this is helpful! :)
  • Mdin1029
    Mdin1029 Posts: 456 Member
    Mine hasn't arrived yet but I plan to continue running 3 miles 2 times a week and biking/rollerblading on the weekend.
  • CurvyTrini87
    CurvyTrini87 Posts: 15
    I am on day 2 of the KickStart program!
    So far it is only great....but I have been eating lil more calories then what recommended.

    I must say that I am enjoying the 2 workout a day! Funny that you mention this topic, but I was planning and continuing this routine through out the 90 (will it's 97 days for me).

    After the Kickstart program is over, I was thinking of rotating a couple of Jillian Michaels DVD's in the evening after my dinner.
    Example: Do the recommend exercise in the morning and in the evening do either one or two of the following DVD's 1) Banish Fat 2) 30 Day Shred 3) Biggest loser Cardio Max

    I really need to start working out for 1-2 hours a day (6 days a week)!
  • CurvyTrini87
    CurvyTrini87 Posts: 15
    Hey, Edit: Please check out Jillian podcast on 3/3/12 around the 42:30 mark. she addressed this issue. Basically she said that you "MUST" only add cardio for an extra workout. Don't do any Strength training.

    Hope it helps!
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    I'm definitely not following the program. Just doing what I feel like. I added rollerblading yesterday, and lots of days I've been doubling up on workouts. 1&2, 3&4, etc.
  • roander
    roander Posts: 191 Member
    I'm not doing the meal plan but I am following the program otherwise. Some days I do add a little extra cardio - take the dog for a walk, shoot hoops for 15 minutes, or the elliptical because I will not really see the muscle I am building unless I reduce my body fat. And you can't reduce your body fat without cardio.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories