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Jillian Michaels Body Revolution Graduates!

charlene_1980
charlene_1980 Posts: 96
edited October 14 in Social Groups
Once you've completed the program, please post your before and after photos (if comfortable) as well as your stats so you can show off!!
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  • theredcliche
    theredcliche Posts: 233 Member
    I finished the program today! I did the program as directed except I didn't follow the meal plan. I ate 1200 calories for one month, then slowly increased to 1800 for the remainder of the program because I was grouchy and hungry ALL THE TIME.

    My stats are:

    Before:
    143 lbs
    22.1% body fat
    thigh: 54 cm
    hips: 92
    waist: 76
    chest: 88
    bicep: 27
    neck: 33
    calf: 36

    After:
    133 lbs
    19.1% BF
    thigh: 49
    hips: 89
    waist: 70
    chest: 85
    bicep: 26
    neck: 31.5
    calf: 35

    Difference:
    10 lbs
    3% BF
    thigh: 5cm (2 inches)
    hips: 3 cm (1.2 inches)
    waist: 6 cm (2.4 inches)
    chest: 3 cm (1.2 inches)
    bicep: 1 cm (0)
    neck: 1.5 cm (0)

    I don't think my measurements are very accurate. My husband measured me and some weeks he said I gained inches which is just not possible for this program... I can totally tell a difference in my clothes.

    beforeandafteri.jpg
  • gerbies
    gerbies Posts: 444 Member
    I finished the program today! I did the program as directed except I didn't follow the meal plan. I ate 1200 calories for one month, then slowly increased to 1800 for the remainder of the program because I was grouchy and hungry ALL THE TIME.

    My stats are:

    Before:
    143 lbs
    22.1% body fat
    thigh: 54 cm
    hips: 92
    waist: 76
    chest: 88
    bicep: 27
    neck: 33
    calf: 36

    After:
    133 lbs
    19.1% BF
    thigh: 49
    hips: 89
    waist: 70
    chest: 85
    bicep: 26
    neck: 31.5
    calf: 35

    Difference:
    10 lbs
    3% BF
    thigh: 5cm (2 inches)
    hips: 3 cm (1.2 inches)
    waist: 6 cm (2.4 inches)
    chest: 3 cm (1.2 inches)
    bicep: 1 cm (0)
    neck: 1.5 cm (0)

    I don't think my measurements are very accurate. My husband measured me and some weeks he said I gained inches which is just not possible for this program... I can totally tell a difference in my clothes.

    beforeandafteri.jpg

    You look great! I can totally tell the difference...awesome!!
  • aprrae
    aprrae Posts: 172 Member
    Congrats!! You look great! You really should be proud for completing the 90 days.
  • virginiejaubin
    virginiejaubin Posts: 497 Member
    Congrats! I can totally see the changes! It's great to see that people succeed without following the meal plan..Im starting week 2 tomorrow and I'm not following it, eating 1200 cals per day, was afraid not to see good results.
  • twinmomtwice4
    twinmomtwice4 Posts: 1,069 Member
    WOW!!! Congratulations!!! You look amazing....and so strong and lean!!! Great job!!!!
  • gerla_k
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
    I finished the program today! I did the program as directed except I didn't follow the meal plan. I ate 1200 calories for one month, then slowly increased to 1800 for the remainder of the program because I was grouchy and hungry ALL THE TIME.

    My stats are:

    Before:
    143 lbs
    22.1% body fat
    thigh: 54 cm
    hips: 92
    waist: 76
    chest: 88
    bicep: 27
    neck: 33
    calf: 36

    After:
    133 lbs
    19.1% BF
    thigh: 49
    hips: 89
    waist: 70
    chest: 85
    bicep: 26
    neck: 31.5
    calf: 35

    Difference:
    10 lbs
    3% BF
    thigh: 5cm (2 inches)
    hips: 3 cm (1.2 inches)
    waist: 6 cm (2.4 inches)
    chest: 3 cm (1.2 inches)
    bicep: 1 cm (0)
    neck: 1.5 cm (0)

    I don't think my measurements are very accurate. My husband measured me and some weeks he said I gained inches which is just not possible for this program... I can totally tell a difference in my clothes.

    beforeandafteri.jpg
    Wow !!! congrats!!! You look great!!!
  • roander
    roander Posts: 191 Member
    I can't figure out how to upload photos. I have before and after in my profile.

    All in all, I lost a total of 17 inches, mostly in my waist and hips. Which is really my biggest problem area. I really noticed a decrease in my belly, but there's still a long way to go there. I only lost 7 pounds but the medication I take for chronic pain is well known to make it near impossible to lose weight. I'm thrilled with the progress I made, and I love the feeling I get when lifting weights. I want to keep it up!
  • gerla_k
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
    I can't figure out how to upload photos. I have before and after in my profile.

    All in all, I lost a total of 17 inches, mostly in my waist and hips. Which is really my biggest problem area. I really noticed a decrease in my belly, but there's still a long way to go there. I only lost 7 pounds but the medication I take for chronic pain is well known to make it near impossible to lose weight. I'm thrilled with the progress I made, and I love the feeling I get when lifting weights. I want to keep it up!
    Great Job!!!! Congrats on finishing the program :flowerforyou:
  • sdsmom
    sdsmom Posts: 62 Member
    I can't figure out how to upload photos. I have before and after in my profile.

    All in all, I lost a total of 17 inches, mostly in my waist and hips. Which is really my biggest problem area. I really noticed a decrease in my belly, but there's still a long way to go there. I only lost 7 pounds but the medication I take for chronic pain is well known to make it near impossible to lose weight. I'm thrilled with the progress I made, and I love the feeling I get when lifting weights. I want to keep it up!

    Roander, you look awesome!! Congrats on finishing! I'm still working on workout 11 & 12. What are your plans now that you are finished? Are you going to keep doing these workouts or do something different?
  • radioraven
    radioraven Posts: 89 Member
    Today is Graduation Day for me! After is my current pic, I have a before I'll put to my profile soon.

    HW: 185
    SW: 175ish
    CW: 157.6
    Height: 5'1
    Bust 38 - 36 (-2")
    Waist 36 - 32 (-4")
    Hips 44 - 39 (-5")

    I went from a size 12 to a size 8.

    I started 2 days after a colonoscopy and being diagnosed with an ulcer after months of chronic pain in my right side. In December, I had 2 procedures done to rule out endometriosis because my body was malfunctioning so badly. I was furious that I let my body get to the point where there were no answers, and I was so heavy, but, before then, I could barely walk a few blocks without bending over in pain. I am so much stronger for doing this and seeing it thru to the end. Every new disc gave me anxiety that I couldn't do it, but afterwards, I was damn prod of myself that I did! I am going to tell my body what I want it to do from here on out!
  • roander
    roander Posts: 191 Member
    I tried a couple of weeks of rotating JM Kickboxing, RIpped in 30, and Tae Bo but I wasn't getting the feeling I was really exercising - like you feel after a BR workout. So I started back on BR Level 5 and will rotate the Kickboxing and TaeBo for my cardio days because JM Cardio is too hard on my knees.
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,249 Member
    OMG....You look simply AMAZING....I am on W7/8 and hope to have just as good results as you have had....WOW is all I can say....Amazing results!
  • ttomlinson
    ttomlinson Posts: 22
    You look amazing! I am in week 3 and hoping for similar results.
  • samurphy23
    samurphy23 Posts: 22 Member
    Great job!!! Yes you do look amazing, much more toned and stronger! I am on week 9 and after reading the reviews of workouts 9 & 10 a few weeks ago, I have decided to do them for 3 weeks. I do feel stronger and my clothes fit better, I have gone down a size, but I am just not seeing great results on the scale or measurements. I do love the feeling after finishing a workout though, they are awesome!
  • roander
    roander Posts: 191 Member
    I found my spreadsheet:

    Body Revolution Results
    Total Inches
    Upper Chest (1" below armpit) 2.50
    Bust (fullest) 1.00
    Midriff (1" below bottom of breast 2.00
    Upper Arm (2" below armpit 1.00
    Waist (smallest) 4.25
    Upper Hip (3" below waist) 2.00
    Lower Hip (fullest) 1.50
    Upper Thigh (1" below groin) 1.00
    Mid thigh (fullest) 1.50
    Calf (fullest) 0.50

    17.25
  • gerla_k
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
    Great job!!! Yes you do look amazing, much more toned and stronger! I am on week 9 and after reading the reviews of workouts 9 & 10 a few weeks ago, I have decided to do them for 3 weeks. I do feel stronger and my clothes fit better, I have gone down a size, but I am just not seeing great results on the scale or measurements. I do love the feeling after finishing a workout though, they are awesome!

    I'm totally with you. I just did my workout 8 today, and I lost only 2 lbs and couple of cm since the beginning. My clothes fit better as well and friends and family commented that I look thiner and more toned. However, I don't see much of a result.
    :ohwell:
  • kikix5
    kikix5 Posts: 187 Member
    Great job!!! Yes you do look amazing, much more toned and stronger! I am on week 9 and after reading the reviews of workouts 9 & 10 a few weeks ago, I have decided to do them for 3 weeks. I do feel stronger and my clothes fit better, I have gone down a size, but I am just not seeing great results on the scale or measurements. I do love the feeling after finishing a workout though, they are awesome!

    I'm totally with you. I just did my workout 8 today, and I lost only 2 lbs and couple of cm since the beginning. My clothes fit better as well and friends and family commented that I look thiner and more toned. However, I don't see much of a result.
    :ohwell:

    This makes me sad that you both didn't see much as in the form of results. Did you have a lot to lose or you just looking to drop a few? I'm wondering if that is the difference.

    I am just finished with my first month and don't see much in inches or weight loss. I wonder if it really doesn't do much for fat burning
  • neurochamp
    neurochamp Posts: 261 Member
    Great job!!! Yes you do look amazing, much more toned and stronger! I am on week 9 and after reading the reviews of workouts 9 & 10 a few weeks ago, I have decided to do them for 3 weeks. I do feel stronger and my clothes fit better, I have gone down a size, but I am just not seeing great results on the scale or measurements. I do love the feeling after finishing a workout though, they are awesome!

    I'm totally with you. I just did my workout 8 today, and I lost only 2 lbs and couple of cm since the beginning. My clothes fit better as well and friends and family commented that I look thiner and more toned. However, I don't see much of a result.
    :ohwell:

    This makes me sad that you both didn't see much as in the form of results. Did you have a lot to lose or you just looking to drop a few? I'm wondering if that is the difference.

    I am just finished with my first month and don't see much in inches or weight loss. I wonder if it really doesn't do much for fat burning

    I also haven't seen much in the way of encouraging changes in numbers. Actually, in phases 1+2, I GAINED 6lbs (I'm not following the meal plan, but I am tracking on MFP and eating reasonably for my age/size/activity level). In phase 3 I am slowly starting to see those 6lbs go away again, and I definitely see more definition - especially in my arms - but my measurements and weight have hardly budged.

    I'm on week 11, so we'll see about posting my final results after the end of next week. My overall impression is that I *am* developing more muscle, but fat loss is very slow AND the constant changes in routine are ensuring that my muscles stay sore (and swollen with extra water weight).
  • Mira710
    Mira710 Posts: 194 Member
    I don't have any photos, but here are my results:

    Current measurements in inches (total lost):
    Weight: 168 (-22)
    Neck: 13 (-1)
    Upper Chest: 37 (-3)
    Bust: 40 (-5)
    Midriff: 34.5 (-4.5)
    Upper Arm: 13 (-1)
    Waist: 34 (-5)
    Upper Hip: 38 (-4)
    Lower Hip: 40 (-5)
    Upper Thigh: 23 (-3)
    Calf: 13.5 (-1)
    Dress Size: 12 (my 12s are starting to get loose!)

    In the 90-day program I lost 22 pounds, 32.5 inches, and 2 pant sizes! I'm half-way to my ultimate goal-- I want to be a size 8 and in the healthy BMI range. Only 23 more pounds to go!
  • vai45
    vai45 Posts: 29
    I lost 28 pounds and 27 inches! I'm so happy with the results. I'm going to alternate a couple of Phase 2 workouts and do the C25K program starting next week. I feel great and can't wait to continue my weightloss journey! :)
  • stephanj
    stephanj Posts: 898 Member
    Wow that's fantastic! Good work!
  • gerla_k
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
    Great job!!! Yes you do look amazing, much more toned and stronger! I am on week 9 and after reading the reviews of workouts 9 & 10 a few weeks ago, I have decided to do them for 3 weeks. I do feel stronger and my clothes fit better, I have gone down a size, but I am just not seeing great results on the scale or measurements. I do love the feeling after finishing a workout though, they are awesome!

    I'm totally with you. I just did my workout 8 today, and I lost only 2 lbs and couple of cm since the beginning. My clothes fit better as well and friends and family commented that I look thiner and more toned. However, I don't see much of a result.
    :ohwell:

    This makes me sad that you both didn't see much as in the form of results. Did you have a lot to lose or you just looking to drop a few? I'm wondering if that is the difference.

    I am just finished with my first month and don't see much in inches or weight loss. I wonder if it really doesn't do much for fat burning

    Hi,
    I want to lose 20 lbs , according to my BMR i'm in my healthy body fat percentage. I'm 173 cm and weight 73 kg, want to drop to 65 kg. I'll strat workout 9 on Monday- I have a lot of defintion in my shoulders , my thighs and midsection got tighter and smaller. However, not a lot of weight loss according to my scale :)) Although, they say that you might put on muscle faster then you burn fat, that's why I guess I can see difference in my body ,but the scale doesn't move. Also, I have to mention that I can do real push ups now, that I wasn't able to do even one before I started BR.:bigsmile:
  • gerla_k
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
    Great job!!! Yes you do look amazing, much more toned and stronger! I am on week 9 and after reading the reviews of workouts 9 & 10 a few weeks ago, I have decided to do them for 3 weeks. I do feel stronger and my clothes fit better, I have gone down a size, but I am just not seeing great results on the scale or measurements. I do love the feeling after finishing a workout though, they are awesome!

    I'm totally with you. I just did my workout 8 today, and I lost only 2 lbs and couple of cm since the beginning. My clothes fit better as well and friends and family commented that I look thiner and more toned. However, I don't see much of a result.
    :ohwell:

    This makes me sad that you both didn't see much as in the form of results. Did you have a lot to lose or you just looking to drop a few? I'm wondering if that is the difference.

    I am just finished with my first month and don't see much in inches or weight loss. I wonder if it really doesn't do much for fat burning

    I also haven't seen much in the way of encouraging changes in numbers. Actually, in phases 1+2, I GAINED 6lbs (I'm not following the meal plan, but I am tracking on MFP and eating reasonably for my age/size/activity level). In phase 3 I am slowly starting to see those 6lbs go away again, and I definitely see more definition - especially in my arms - but my measurements and weight have hardly budged.

    I'm on week 11, so we'll see about posting my final results after the end of next week. My overall impression is that I *am* developing more muscle, but fat loss is very slow AND the constant changes in routine are ensuring that my muscles stay sore (and swollen with extra water weight).
    Actually in phase 1 I was gaining and losing the same 4 lbs. I don't understand, how some people see pounds droping , and others hardly anything ? I don't follow her meal plan, but I eat around 1700 cals a day, which I think is enough for fat loss ? I try to limit carbs, and sugar whenever possible. Mostly I eat 2 eggs for breakfast, grains with tuna , yogurt... Very sad:huh:
  • mheightchew
    mheightchew Posts: 334
    24 lbs down and a total of 23.25 inches lost!!! Went from a size 12/14 dress to size 9!
  • Severshe
    Severshe Posts: 10 Member
    Good for you! Your results are awesome! My whole family has almost completed the 90 days and our results are more in alignment with yours. I agree that the program works and is VERY empowering! You will take care of the second half!!!!
  • neurochamp
    neurochamp Posts: 261 Member
    OK, so I'm finally getting around to posting my stats. As I said earlier, I haven't seen much weight loss over this program, and at the end I'm slightly disappointed at how little change I'm seeing in measurements and all that, considering how much hard work this program took. Anyway....

    Stats [start / finish (change)]:

    Weight (lbs): 155.4 / 155.8 (+0.4)

    Bust (in): 40.0 / 39.0 (-1.0)
    Waist (in): 32.5 / 31.0 (-1.5)
    Hips (in): 42.0 / 40.5 (-1.5)
    Upper arm (in): 12.0 / 12.0 (same)
    Upper leg (in): 24.5 / 23.5 (-1.0)

    Pics (top are @ start, bottom are @ end):
    ba2.jpg

    Edit to add: halfway through the program I was up to 161lb, so I am happy that I'm at least back down to the weight that I started at.
  • ViaStar
    ViaStar Posts: 2 Member
    Well I think the diet may be the problem. I'm not expert but I did a little research and I believe 1 lbs= 3,500 calories. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Jillian recommends 1200 calorie diet which isn't easy. But I have heard that diet is 70% of weight loss. So if you were eating 1700 calories a day that would be an extra 500 calories a day. 500 x 90 days is 45,000 calories. Divide that into 3,500 and it gives you 12.85. So if the 1200 calorie plan was followed it could have resulted in a extra 12.857 weight loss. Now this is just the math. I don't know how it would really apply because everyone's body's different. Many people say they don't lose weight if the calorie intake is too low. But I think you look great. I see the muscle definition in your tummy.:smile:
  • landlockedlove
    landlockedlove Posts: 6 Member
    I finished the program this past Saturday!!!

    I lost 20.2 lbs! I haven't taken measurements, so I'm not sure how many inches I've lost.

    I'm starting Body Revolution right back at the beginning and doing the whole thing all over again. I still have roughly 40 lbs to lose, and this program has worked so well for me! I'm also adding in Jillian's Kickbox Fastfix.

    I've kept a blog of the last 90 days, and I'm going to continue to update it for my second go around. I keep track of all my workouts there, as well as post pictures of everything that I eat, and will be including a lot of healthy recipes.

    bodyrevolutionbride.wordpress.com
  • neurochamp
    neurochamp Posts: 261 Member
    Well I think the diet may be the problem. I'm not expert but I did a little research and I believe 1 lbs= 3,500 calories. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Jillian recommends 1200 calorie diet which isn't easy. But I have heard that diet is 70% of weight loss. So if you were eating 1700 calories a day that would be an extra 500 calories a day. 500 x 90 days is 45,000 calories. Divide that into 3,500 and it gives you 12.85. So if the 1200 calorie plan was followed it could have resulted in a extra 12.857 weight loss. Now this is just the math. I don't know how it would really apply because everyone's body's different. Many people say they don't lose weight if the calorie intake is too low. But I think you look great. I see the muscle definition in your tummy.:smile:

    First, thanks!

    Second, for full disclosure, my BMR is ~1400 and my TDEE is ~2300, so a net of 1700 calories/day is well within the range where I can expect to see healthy weight loss (with this goal, I normally eat 1900-2000 calories per day). I did start with the JMBR kickstart meal plan just to see what it was like, and I lost about 5lb in the first week, BUT I was getting migraines and not sleeping well because I wasn't eating enough (and no doubt all of the weight loss was water weight, which I don't really count as "real" weight loss anyway). Eating just the normal JMBR meal plan foods was making me feel about the same, so I went back to an eating plan that suits my body type and activity level better (i.e. more calories). Also, I changed my MFP goals to shoot for a 40% carbs/30% protein/30% fat macronutrient ratio to try to get more protein and fewer carbs in my diet.

    While I do recognize that I would definitely lose more weight faster if I lowered my net calorie target, I'm shooting for something more sustainable, and focusing on reducing my body fat % (more so than overall weight)...I know that means slower overall weight loss in the long run, but I'm OK with that as long as I'm building muscle and losing fat. That said, I had hoped that fat loss (even without much weight loss; I lost about 1.5% body fat during the 90-day JMBR) would result in larger changes in measurements than I actually saw.

    Considering that my body fat % is down a bit, my measurements are down a bit, and I'm seeing more muscle definition, I guess overall I can't complain too much :smile:

    Congrats to all other graduates of the JMBR - it was a tough workout plan!
  • lolo05
    lolo05 Posts: 7 Member
    I did not see much of a change on the scale but if I can offer any advise it would be to take pictures weekly. If it were not for my weekly pictures I probably would have become discouraged. It is amazing to see the changes in your body juct in a few days!
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