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^^^ THIS ^^^ I am in awe when I look at my pants as I'm folding right now. Like there is no freaking way I can fit into a size 10 (I was in a SUPER TIGHT 18 when I started).

I think it is the toughest of all 3, but it also give me the best calorie burn. However, I've only done it once because I prefer to run on my cardio days. There are more moves and they are done for shorter periods of time (about 20 seconds).

You do not need to be a member of a gym to lose weight. I've lost 80 lbs without setting foot in a gym or fitness center. If you are looking for exercises to do at home, there are tons of workout videos for free on YouTube. Just search what you're interested in. Go for a walk or jog outside. Go for a bike ride. Your…

I get how the BandAid thing seems strange, and YES most schools have some sort of first aid supply kit somewhere in the Nurse's Office (if you have one) or the main office. However, as a teacher, it is HIGHLY annoying to have kids wanting to go to the office for BandAids for little things like hang nails and paper cuts. A…

Throw in some small hand or ankle weights. I had a friend buy and wear one of those weighted vests as well. That will add some challenge to a walk/route that may have gotten a bit easy. When walking became a lot less strenuous for me, I started jogging with the C25K app. I actually became a runner and love it. Just a few…

I have so many comments running through my head right now I'm ready to explode, but I'll leave it to this: Teachers (yes I'm a teacher) do the best that they can. Forget the whole candy thing...I'm sure you're all perfect parents who never give your kids candy. However, not sending the requested school supplies because you…

Cardio 3 is TOUGH!!! I did it once, and that was enough for me. I was training for a 5K and now I'm continuing to train for another 5K this fall. I'm using my runs on those days to count for my cardio burns.

I have 3s, 5s, 8s, 10s, and 25s (I only use 1-25# for Good Mornings). I also have the 2 resistance bands that came with my purchase. I use the heavier duty (more resistance) one. I wish I had 15s for some of the moves though. I think that I will budget to buy some for the next round of JMBR (this is just round 1 for me).…

Caloric deficit through food equals weight loss. "Losing weight means you'll look good in clothes. Exercising means you'll look good naked."

No One Ever Drowned in Sweat

Running/walking at an incline, biking, and doing weighted leg exercises such as lunges (forward, backward, side, and cross-over) and squats (regular, reverse, sumo) transformed my monstrous legs into shapely stems. I'm still thick (16in calves; 21in thighs), but I have muscle definition. This, however, took over a year to…

Do you wear a HRM? How do you figure your calorie burn? When I started exercising regularly, I weighed in at 260 lbs. I started with the most nonthreatening exercise I could think of: walking. I knew I could do it at my own pace. I started slow, puffing and sweating up and down hills. After dropping 25 lbs, I started doing…

I'm on Week 2 of Phase 3! I am LOVING how strong I feel and am looking forward to the finish line. I haven't lost much weight so far with this series but my strength and muscle definition more than make up for it!

I have had ACL reconstruction surgery on both of my knees, and they hurt during any of the major jumping moves. I modify. If it is jumping squats, I do squats. If it is jumping lunges, I do lunges. If it is double-unders, I do singles. If my heart rate stays up, I don't think it is phoning it in.

I started Phase 3 today!! HOLAY! That woman is insane but totally knows her stuff. I lost about 5 inches overall and gained 3 lbs in Phase 2. I have really been struggling with my eating, but my workouts have been amazing!! I know I'm doing alright because I've lost a pant size through this whole process so far. I've been…

This^^^^ Only weigh daily if you can take it with a grain of salt. I do it to see how different levels of sodium affect my weight. Other than that, I only track my weight on Thursdays. That way I can see the overall trend.

Keep going. My scale is being a royal B*tch since the beginning of May, but since I started JMBR in the middle of June, I have gone down in clothing sizes and have lost inches. Tomorrow is the last day of Phase 2 for me so I will be taking my second set of progress pictures and measurements. Even if I don't see that big of…

Yay! Welcome back!

I'm the same way! My abs seem to really want to try to show in the mornings but disappear after I eat something. :-)

Thank you very much everyone!

What's that smell? That the fat burning off you abs/@$$!!!!!!!!!! (I'm not quite sure which word she's yelling, but I like both versions!)

I love the abs super set in WO6. The shoulder super set in WO5 was killer. I can't wait to see what WO7&8 are like.

That's what I've done this summer when I travel. I'm finishing up WO5&6 while at my parents' and I'll start WO7&8 while in Denver at training. Dedication!

You're under your calories. Thats amazing after a "binge." remind yourself of THIS feeling when reaching for comfort foods the next time. If you feel bad, it isn't comforting, is it? You have time to exercise. Regardless of where it is, let your mind drift and relax and enjoy.

Circuit 3 is awful!! But sexy shoulders are worth it!

With my calories set to 1200 I have to eat back part of my exercise calories or I feel like I'm dying. Play with it a week to see what happens.

I'm getting ready to start my 2nd week of WO 5&6, and my mom was watching me do Cardio 2 today. Anyway, she said she's amazed at how hard I work, AND she thinks JM would be proud of my transformation starting with all JM's single workouts (I've completed 30DS & Ri30 and have done various rotations of Kickbox FastFix,…

Go to Settings. Click Diet/Fitness profile. Change goal to maintain current weight. :)

Anita is WAY taller and leaner than I'll ever be. I just think she has a rockin body! Mimi cracks me up!

Anita - I've wanted to look like her since 30DS.