Jillian Michaels Body Revolution questions

lappyd425
lappyd425 Posts: 112 Member
edited December 18 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all! I started Body Revolution today!! Looking for any friends who are starting or doing it now! That way we can support each other and ask any questions! Thanks, Jenni
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  • workout_junkee
    workout_junkee Posts: 473 Member
    I am just finishing up week 3. Feel free to friend me:).
  • Starting tomorrow! Would love to friend :) am so excited to start.

    Are you doing the kick start your metabolism?
  • lappyd425
    lappyd425 Posts: 112 Member
    No I'm not doing the kickstart.......I thought about it really hard and I'm trying to add some of her meals into my days but just can't eat it straight for 90 days....
  • ladyIcan
    ladyIcan Posts: 36 Member
    Hi everyone!

    I am also starting JMBR tomorrow with the kickstart week. I am so excited!!!! I will do my best to follow her eating plan, at least initially....

    Feel free to friend me! I joined MyFitnessPal very recently and I don't have a lot of friends yet!
  • Pantara420
    Pantara420 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi I just signed up for this site !!
    I just got my Jillian micheals in the mail !!
    Is anyone starting on may 21st !???
    I need a work out partner !!
    I have 20 pounds to lose
  • ttomlinson
    ttomlinson Posts: 22
    I have already started Jillian Michaels Body Revolution. I am in week 1. We have roughly the same amount of weight to lose if you need an accountability partner. :smile: I am not doing her diet. It's too restrictive and I don't like the recipes. I decided to use this site to track my food instead.
  • ttomlinson
    ttomlinson Posts: 22
    I just can't bring myself to do the Kickstart plan. It's too restrictive and I don't like the food. I know I would be setting myself up for failure. I LOVE the workouts though. :happy:
  • RainbowBrite86
    RainbowBrite86 Posts: 245 Member
    I am on week 3 :]]]

    I've lost 7 lbs so far!
  • mhankosk
    mhankosk Posts: 532 Member
    I'm half way done! I don't think I've lost any weight but its because I have been doing REALLY bad when it comes to eating on a deficit. But I love the workouts. I agree with you all, the food is just too much. I don't have the time to cook all her recipes and most of them just seem gross to me. Feel free to ask me any questions you have tho! The workouts are awesome! :)
  • wunderwho
    wunderwho Posts: 3 Member
    I should be getting mine in the mail on Wednesday!! Looking forward to starting the program!! I am hoping to lose 20lbs as well possibly more not sure- figured I will decide after I get there!! I have done a few of her othere dvd's with good results but this time I am going to track my calories as well.
  • amymimi12
    amymimi12 Posts: 51 Member
    I just started this morning! I was cursing her for 32 minutes, but now I feel good and I want to see what the next workout looks like. I'm trying the kickstart plan because I need a serious kick in the *kitten*, but I'll probably not stick to her foods completely because it's just not appealing. That's what MFP tracking is for. Has anyone who's done this for awhile gotten tired of doing the same workouts for a month? Or is it good because you see progress?
  • Breezy415
    Breezy415 Posts: 54 Member
    I am thinking about getting it....but it's a good chunk of money..... I'm working on the 30DS now, I need to make sure I'm doing this daily before forking out the money
  • sleibo87
    sleibo87 Posts: 403 Member
    Just started mine on Monday, I can't wait for my weigh in next week cause these videos kick my *kitten*. I love Jillian she is such a good motivator and the videos don't bore me like p90x. I lost 11 pounds so far in 30 days just by working out on my own and eating under 1200 cals. (*im only 4'11 so i don't need that much calories). I love Jillian and can't wait to try out new videos as the program progresses! Feel free to add me!
  • ttomlinson
    ttomlinson Posts: 22
    Has anyone gained a couple of pounds when first starting this workout program? I put on 2 lbs the first week. It is very frustrating! I am not following her diet plan but I am eating 1200 calories a day.
  • lechristina3
    lechristina3 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm starting on Monday the 21st!!! I think I am going to follow her meal plan. I already have the master your metabolism cookbook...and a lot of the recipes are on there as well, so I think I can do it. Good luck to all of you. look forward to hearing your results.
  • amymimi12
    amymimi12 Posts: 51 Member
    So sore! After only 3 days my whole body hurts... but that's good, right?! I like JM's workouts. But I've given up following the meal plan - it just feels too restrictive, but I have stuck to 1200 calories per day on MFP. And I've gained 1.5lbs in 3 days. I know I'm not supposed to check the scale every day, and water weight and all, but it's a bit discouraging. Trying to push through for the week before I weigh myself again. Worried now I'm not eating enough calories? Anyone having this experience?
  • I lost 7lb in the first week following the boost start diet and workout schedule and then gained a pound the next week following the workout plan and sticking to 1200 a day... It wa super discouraging! But I think maybe had to do with the sudden switch to eating a lot more carbs after the boost start diet...? I'm looking forward to weighing in on Sunday to kind of get an idea for how I'm doing. I've got 20lb of fat to loose despite muscle gain so I better loose something still!

    Will be interested to hear how others get on with their weight loss. If they're loosing :)
  • gr8pillock
    gr8pillock Posts: 374 Member
    When they arrive, I'm in. :) I'm currently doing 30DS but I might add to that when the DVDs arrive. I'm apparently because a workoutaholic or some nonsense.

    Well, off to do day four of 30DS.
  • sb1023
    sb1023 Posts: 148 Member
    just got mine in the mail today and am starting monday (may 21) !!
  • natvanessa
    natvanessa Posts: 230 Member
    I'm on week 9 and I love it! Seeing great results and it does not get boring.

    You should all look for the group for this program, let's see if this link works:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/2883-jillian-michaels-body-revolution
  • KimmyJ30
    KimmyJ30 Posts: 23 Member
    I am on week 5/6 and i love it!!! noticing some awesome changes in my body...most noticeably my arms:) I will add you as well:) I am not doing her diet as with my schedule and family life it would be too hard, but i do eat clean all day everyday so that's not a problem. I didn't do the 7 day kickstart either. My only thing i don't commit to is doing the cardio in the afternoon/evenings, but i did do cardio 2 tonight and it felt great!! Can't wait to see how you like it!
  • KimmyJ30
    KimmyJ30 Posts: 23 Member
    I didn't mind doing the workouts for the month, I actually found it went by fast. It's nice because you switch the workouts up so one day it's day 1 then day 2. I didn't do the cardio as she had scheduled i just kinda did it on my own time when i had the time to commit to it, but the workouts are fantastic and i love every second of it lol. Feel free to friend me!!
  • KimmyJ30
    KimmyJ30 Posts: 23 Member
    I just started this morning! I was cursing her for 32 minutes, but now I feel good and I want to see what the next workout looks like. I'm trying the kickstart plan because I need a serious kick in the *kitten*, but I'll probably not stick to her foods completely because it's just not appealing. That's what MFP tracking is for. Has anyone who's done this for awhile gotten tired of doing the same workouts for a month? Or is it good because you see progress?
  • sb1023
    sb1023 Posts: 148 Member
    so this is kind of a silly question, but i plan on starting on monday, with the kick start plan....my concern is that i usually work out in the evening if i'm going to work out at home, because i have to leave for work earlier than most people do and am afraid all the jumping around will wake my husband and the neighbors (we live in row home, and the room that's big enough to work out in has hard wood floors). i have been trying not to watch the videos before i start, so i was just curious- since we are supposed to do one in the morning and one in the evening- are any of the workouts in week one low-impact enough as to not cause this problem? like maybe if i did the strength training video in the morning it would be quieter? I figure people living in apartments go through the same thing. just curious. thanks:)
  • amymimi12
    amymimi12 Posts: 51 Member
    so this is kind of a silly question, but i plan on starting on monday, with the kick start plan....my concern is that i usually work out in the evening if i'm going to work out at home, because i have to leave for work earlier than most people do and am afraid all the jumping around will wake my husband and the neighbors (we live in row home, and the room that's big enough to work out in has hard wood floors). i have been trying not to watch the videos before i start, so i was just curious- since we are supposed to do one in the morning and one in the evening- are any of the workouts in week one low-impact enough as to not cause this problem? like maybe if i did the strength training video in the morning it would be quieter? I figure people living in apartments go through the same thing. just curious. thanks:)

    I live in a apartment and have found that the lower impact strength training workouts don't make too much noise. I'm only on week 2, so I'm sure it'll change as the workouts get harder, but for now it's not really a problem. I'm planning to buy a rug for my floor before the plyo stuff starts! :)
  • yjdekle
    yjdekle Posts: 12
    I also had a gain at the scale (by two pounds) this past week after a doctor's appointment on Friday afternoon and weighing in on Sunday morning. Surprisingly the number was the exact same (from a PM weigh-in to an AM weigh-in - probably didn't help that I partied on Saturday night). I'm in phase two, second week of workouts 5 & 6 and I have been using some of her recipes here and there. I eat clean throughout the week, I track my food daily and I give myself a day or two to go off track. Perhaps that's my problem because truth be known, I love my wine and I love my cheese. I won't deprive myself, but I don't drink a whole bottle or eat an entire thing of Drunken Goat in one sitting either. I do my best to do things in moderation and I usually mix up my BR workouts with extra cardio, especially on Saturdays when I run, hike or swim. I just did the Devil Dash and I never thought I could do that. So why the gain? I don't know. I guess what I'm saying is, I'm in the same boat. However, I will say that people are telling me I'm looking good. My arms are starting to take shape in terms of muscle definition (those damn wings are going to take some more time, but I'm willing to put in the effort). My upper abs are starting form into a mini six pack and I feel really good. I may not have the results I want at the scale as of this moment, but my clothes feel looser and I've got a lot more energy throughout the day because I get up and work it out. Our success can't just be measured at the scale. We need to keep on keeping on and really take a good look at ourselves inside and outside to see those results. It's there and I'm determined to see more change with each and every workout I do every single day. You will too!
  • bworrel
    bworrel Posts: 3
    My wife and I just started on Monday (5/21/12) and so far it is going pretty well. We have a friend that turned us on to it that started in March and just hit his 50lbs lost mark and he is looking great. He has also called me everyday to check in and keep me motivatied. My wife only has about 20lbs to lose and has never had to watch what she eats as she has always been thin. On the otherhand, I have about 90-100lbs I need to lose. We are almost done with day 3 of the kickstart and the meal plan is very restrictive. I have had the worst headache everyday. I am assuming that is from giving up the caffine and probably other chemicals in the foods I was eating. I have started adding a sqeeze of fresh lemon to my water so that help. I appreciate the positive comments on this board and wish all of you the best. Lets keep each other motivated....by they way, I really hate the "Running Man" on Cardio 1, I am terrible at it, but just about got it in this mornings workout ;o)
  • sb1023
    sb1023 Posts: 148 Member
    My wife and I just started on Monday (5/21/12) and so far it is going pretty well. We have a friend that turned us on to it that started in March and just hit his 50lbs lost mark and he is looking great. He has also called me everyday to check in and keep me motivatied. My wife only has about 20lbs to lose and has never had to watch what she eats as she has always been thin. On the otherhand, I have about 90-100lbs I need to lose. We are almost done with day 3 of the kickstart and the meal plan is very restrictive. I have had the worst headache everyday. I am assuming that is from giving up the caffine and probably other chemicals in the foods I was eating. I have started adding a sqeeze of fresh lemon to my water so that help. I appreciate the positive comments on this board and wish all of you the best. Lets keep each other motivated....by they way, I really hate the "Running Man" on Cardio 1, I am terrible at it, but just about got it in this mornings workout ;o)

    how nice that you and your wife are doing this together! i think this would be easier if my husband was doing it with me (especially the diet part). but he's trying to be supportive. how are you all liking the kickstart week? i started the same day you did. it's almost over, thank goodness!
  • lindshendley
    lindshendley Posts: 1 Member
    I did and it is a little frustrating although I have noticed that my waist is toning up already. Any updates on the weight loss?
  • bworrel
    bworrel Posts: 3
    how nice that you and your wife are doing this together! i think this would be easier if my husband was doing it with me (especially the diet part). but he's trying to be supportive. how are you all liking the kickstart week? i started the same day you did. it's almost over, thank goodness!

    SB, the kickstart was tough, but we pushed each other and made it through with flying colors. I lost 13lbs, and my wife lost 2lb. We can tell a difference. Going into to Week 1 of the plan now (we could skip to Wk2, but, we want to do Wk1.), we are continuing the work outs, but are changing up the food plan to be more consistent with a South Beach Phase II meal plan. The food is much better and easier to prepare with more variety. My wife has never had to watch what she eats until recently and it is much easier when we are both on the same plan. We keep each other honest. Good luck to you, how much did you lose during the kickstart? Also, feel free to friend me and my wife (hworrel), and we can keep each other movitivated.
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