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Oh wow, i loved the round of applause i got for reaching Workout 12! :laugh: I did this today, even though i was still feeling VERY sore from yesterdays workout (WO11). My shoulders, triceps and quads are especially painful. But it's all good, it means i'm working hard and doing it right! Quite a nice workout today, not…

Hello Brandy, minijag and Catherine! welcome to our BR group! Brandy - Brilliant success with 30DS I hope your success continues with BR! I lost all of my weight with Jillian Michaels DVDs, i didn't follow any of her meal plans though, i just stayed within MFP cals and macros. minijag - I'm totally with you on the getting…

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I started my last two weeks of BR today, and although this workout is challenging, i expected something a little more "hardcore" because it is so close to the end. Don't get me wrong, it IS still tough, and DOES deserves it's "vicious" tag, but it's very do-able. I thought the first part of the workout was a b!tch on the…

Hi Sue, well done for almost completing your kick start, that's quite a tough week! good job on your loss! I lost my Christmas gain during kick start (about 3lbs) and its stayed off.

Hello Tracy! Wow, you are off to a great start! Long may it continue!

You could always wrap the cable around your feet an extra time to make it more taut.

Hi Kayenne, Lori, Diane and Katherine! Welcome to the group! It sounds like you have had BRILLIANT progress with Jillian so far! I hope she continues to work her magic!!

Hello! 50% is better than 0%! You're showing up for your workouts and trying your best, and that's what it's all about! it's not about perfect, it's about effort. And practice makes perfect!

Hi Steph, thanks for joining us! I'm totally with you on the cal thing... alot of people think you need to eat much less but exercise more in order to lose weight (me included when i first started on MFP) but i have since learnt otherwise! Glad to hear you have discovered the same! It's great that you are not reliant on…

Turbofire is a heavily cardio based workout, just like insanity, both of which i have. I chose to do body revolution instead because i felt it would be a better option for me personally as it incorporates strength as well as cardio, unlike Turbofire and insanity. insanity was a challenging programme, i did 17 days of it…

Hayley??

i don't have the original BR one either but the one i use is very much like this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Resistance-Tube-Only-PE-Bag-Strong-Dark-Blue-Handle-/290867576645?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Exercise_Fitness_Fitness_Accessories_ET&hash=item43b90eff45 i will say though, that mine is a little bit tight for some…

you could log workouts under: "circuit training, general" and for cardios : "Aerobics". i would just use "circuit training, general" for all of them though.

Personally, if it was me, and i was really struggling, i would repeat the week before moving on, to build up a little more strength and stamina and master the basics - many of moves are repeated later on in the program with an added twist (weights, a combo etc). Each new workout means a slight increase in intensity and i…

I still feel pressure in my wrists, i haven't had chance to get any sort of wrist support yet and i can't risk any injury so i am modifying as follows: ab hold push up - i am doing a dolphin pose with reps (taken from yoga meltdown) side plank crunch - on forearm rather than palm (this actually still gives a good 'crunch')

Hello joixful, thanks for joining us! it sounds like you really have your plan in hand, so get it girl!! i wont dictate to you but keeping your cals below 1200 cals isn't advisable, it is said that your body needs that amount just to do basic functions so 1200 net cals at least is recommended! Don't be afraid to eat some,…

Mimi... She cracks me up! Crazzzy lady! and Jillian of course, i love the way she disses the girls for having the wrong weights like they are naughty schoolgirls! :laugh:

Attempt no 2: Feeling VERY tight and sore in my hamstrings (back of my legs just above my knees) today. It obviously affected my ability because my previous burn on this level was over 280, today it was 232. It was impossible for me to do reverse plank with leg raise because my legs just felt too tight, i had to do crab…

Yesterday was my 2nd attempt at this. I found that i felt ALOT of pressure in my wrists, especially in side planks crunches. I try my best not to modify but I'm thinking i might have to on this move, and come down onto my forearm. I can push through a little bit of discomfort, it comes as part of a workout, but this…

Hello! 1lb a week loss is brilliant, well done! Slow and steady always win the race as its more sustainable! I think its great that you have stated you're at a calorie allowance of 1600, it shows that weight loss can be achieved above the "recommended" 1200 cals by Jillian. 1200 cals is quite low, especially if no exercise…

Agreed! Id go for the DVD too.

Perhaps you could do "windmills" or "skaters" instead of suicides? You'll smash those burpees in a few weeks time.. you'll see!

Just 4 times then it's gone forever ladies... YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to the group Shari, Bug2love & crunchybubble! it's great to have you as part of the BR crew!!

WOAH!! That is some crazzzzy *kitten* cardio!! 20 second bursts of madness with super-quick transitions and hardcore jumps/plyo! This was pretty intense, almost of the level with Insanity...but not quite! Cardio 3 is a MASSIVE step up from Cardio 2, but strangely, i think it is the best cardio workout of the 3. There are…

OUCH! my "bummy" is sooo sore today after doing this workout yesterday! :sad:

I don't have the original BR cable either. I bought the one i use off eBay for about £5 and it does the job although it feels a little too tight on a few of the moves.. Eg cable chest presses are HARD, and i can only get full range of motion in tricep extenstions when i only stand on it with 1 foot rather than 2, and even…

i had the exact same thing when i first started working out, so i know how painful it can be :sad: Yep its the impact from the jumping, the only advice i can give you is to land softly when jumping, and make sure you have quality, well fitting, supportive shoes. Eventually it does get better then go away but in the…

This was one FANTASTIC workout... I LOVED IT! For the first time in this program i got a REAL sweat on - beads of sweat were literally dripping from me and my hands were so wet i was worried about my weights going flying! I also got a really great burn on this one, usually i'd get around 230 ish on a "workout" session, but…