Well I start Phase 2 next week, so we'll see how it goes, I'm actually pretty excited about it so my plan is to stick this thing out, This is the longest I've done a program and actually followed it LOL I'm loving it!! :bigsmile:

Hello Phase Two'ers!! I read through and got some helpful advice thanks guys!! I did day 1 of Phase 2 today and I loved it!! I'm excited to push on through the rest of the month. I must say I was missing my cardio but now I'm doing my regular cardio plus an extra ten minutes and weight lifting! I feel like I have to see results this month. The first Phase I didnt see any weight loss but I did see more definition and toning so I'm hoping to drop a few lbs this Phase. I just really need to get back to my eating habits the after Lent binge from all the things I gave up got a bit out of hand lol. But lets go!!!

Bumpin this! I"m on week 6 now, phase 2, and I'm loving it. I reeeeally want to be able to make it through all the pushups, and be able to do a pullup!

Bumpin this! I"m on week 6 now, phase 2, and I'm loving it. I reeeeally want to be able to make it through all the pushups, and be able to do a pullup!

You will get there girl! Even, I can do all the sets now! And I'm old enough to be your mom!! It took me most of Phase 1 to get through the regular pushups, but I was not able to do the narrow ones until I started Phase 1 again, 3 weeks ago!
I need to work on the Pull ups though! That will be a tough one!

I thought I would check in just because. I'm now in Phase 2, week 6, Day 39 ... and I've gotta tell you that I'm so surprised that I still love this program.

So happy to have all of you sticking with it too! Hugs all around!

Glad you are too!!

I did that 2nd leg day over the weekend, and I'm still walking like a wood legged penguin. It's crazy - but I love it : ) it is making me delay my workouts a bit, though, because I despise doing a body part that's still sore. That being said, I'm enjoying this small break of a day I decided to take and just let myself heal.

Good for you! It was super hard for me to get both leg workouts like she prescribed during Phase 2. My gym just isn't set up to get some of the exercises done as a superset. I was sore too!

SOOOOOO Monday starts round two of PHASE 2 for me. 2nd round of phase ONE I was so much stronger!! I REALLY hope to SEE a difference in round 2. I only wish I had a work out partner so that I could push heavier weight. :grumble:

Ditto for me! On Everything! Definitely need a workout partner!

SOOOOOO Monday starts round two of PHASE 2 for me. 2nd round of phase ONE I was so much stronger!! I REALLY hope to SEE a difference in round 2. I only wish I had a work out partner so that I could push heavier weight. :grumble:

Ditto for me! On Everything! Definitely need a workout partner!

Same here. I decided this on my last round of bench presses last week - if that thing fell on me it would hurt! Need a spotter.

Most definitely! When I started Phase 2 the first time, my hubby came with me. Helped me with the negative reps. which you really need a spotter on those. But he's never gone back! LOL

[/quote]

So my bf and I were talking about this yesterday, and he said that in high school his coach had them do negatives, but a little differently so they didn't need the help the way Jamie's version says. For bench presses, apparently they would lower the weight as slowly as possible, and then as soon as it hit the chest they'd have to push it up as fast as they could. That would put the emphasis on the lowering, but you wouldn't need a spotter to help you raise it. We should probably still have spotters as our bench weight goes up, just thought it might be a good variation on the exercise until then.
[/quote]
That's pretty much how I did them....although I didn't let the bar bounce on my chest!! :laugh: :bigsmile: That's just too much! lol

I'm not going to lie - I missed pretty much all last week. Hormone issues!! Just needed the break. So this is the last week of phase 2 for me, and I'm supposed to be pushing as much weight as I can, but I feel like I'm going to be pretty unprepared for the last phase. I plan on kicking through as much as I possibly can. I'll probably take a break after this program and do something a bit more cardio intense, since i have 40 pounds or so to lose, and then come back and hit this one again in order to tone up, and that time around do the 2nd phase twice. I've heard that it's helpful .

Yeahhh I've OFFICIALLY made it to Phase 2. But, why am I unmotivated to go in to workout today? I should be excited, but I'm not. I'm groggy, and tired. I've only slept maybe 4hr last night and it's raining today. Ugh...Decisions decisions..there is only 1 day off per week during phase 2. I'm feeling like Mondays maybe my day off.

Dude, if I only slept for 4 hours, I wouldn't be motivated to be alive, let alone workout. Do you have the option of napping? Mondays as an off day sounds pretty neat. Honestly, I missed several days during Phase 2, and I'd just double up the workouts the next day to make up for it. 6 days is intense!

On my last week of Phase one! Yahoo! I'm feeling pretty good. Sort of nervous about adding the cardio back in now...that's more time, which equals getting up even earlier than I do now..which is hard when you sleep as little as I do.
What is the recommendation for cardio in phase 2? Weights first then cardio or cardio first?

Thanks!

I always hit weights first. I feel like I have a better chance of lifting more and lifting properly if I'm not tired from cardio. The cardio at the end I basically use to burn out whatever energy is left.

Yeahhh I've OFFICIALLY made it to Phase 2. But, why am I unmotivated to go in to workout today? I should be excited, but I'm not. I'm groggy, and tired. I've only slept maybe 4hr last night and it's raining today. Ugh...Decisions decisions..there is only 1 day off per week during phase 2. I'm feeling like Mondays maybe my day off.

Dude, if I only slept for 4 hours, I wouldn't be motivated to be alive, let alone workout. Do you have the option of napping? Mondays as an off day sounds pretty neat. Honestly, I missed several days during Phase 2, and I'd just double up the workouts the next day to make up for it. 6 days is intense!

Right, and that is exactly what happened lol. I slept in on Monday with no regrets!!

Today is Leg day, and I'm unsure how to move forward. Today Jamie is pushing towards a higher rep/lower weight regimen. I'm more focused on building shapely muscles, versus the 'toned' look. I dont want to steer to far from her program, but I want noticeable results when it's all said and done.

Yeahhh I've OFFICIALLY made it to Phase 2. But, why am I unmotivated to go in to workout today? I should be excited, but I'm not. I'm groggy, and tired. I've only slept maybe 4hr last night and it's raining today. Ugh...Decisions decisions..there is only 1 day off per week during phase 2. I'm feeling like Mondays maybe my day off.

Dude, if I only slept for 4 hours, I wouldn't be motivated to be alive, let alone workout. Do you have the option of napping? Mondays as an off day sounds pretty neat. Honestly, I missed several days during Phase 2, and I'd just double up the workouts the next day to make up for it. 6 days is intense!

Right, and that is exactly what happened lol. I slept in on Monday with no regrets!!

Today is Leg day, and I'm unsure how to move forward. Today Jamie is pushing towards a higher rep/lower weight regimen. I'm more focused on building shapely muscles, versus the 'toned' look. I dont want to steer to far from her program, but I want noticeable results when it's all said and done.

I'd go with the plan. Phase 3 is super focused on lower weight high reps to balance that out - you'll need the strength you build in Phase 2 to get through them all.