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Welcome Carrie - I'm just south of you in N. Il. Just when it starts getting easier its time to bump up to the next level :sad: Cherri, Lynn and Carrie - you can post your workouts here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1279178-jmbr-workouts

Welcome Lynn - I'm also loving this program. I just started phase 2. She really does slowly keep bumping you up so I'm doing more than I thought I could (I've done other JM DVD's but rarely get past the 2nd level). I'm not following her meal plan either, but I'm trying to make some of the dishes just to try them out. My…

Yup - there were 4 circuits in the each of the Phase 1 workouts...but I had the same reaction as you - it just feels like the circuits take a lot longer (which they don't) and the are tougher (which they are) as I'm starting phase 2.

Just did WO 5 for the first time - definitely harder - and my triceps are screaming right now, but I managed it :noway: Dana - I was thinking of you when we were doing the punches with the band - one handle accidentally slipped out of my hand and punched me in the boob :blushing: :laugh: can't wait to see what WO 6 is like…

Finished phase 1 YEAH. I'm a bit nervous about starting WO 5 on Monday, but this last week didn't feel as hard so maybe it won't be so bad. My weight is still all over the board but now slowly creeping back down - so weird. I do feel harder and trimmer. I tried on some dresses last night for a wedding we have this weekend.…

I'm almost done with phase I (just wo 4 and cardio left)...you guys are making me a bit nervous about phase 2 :blushing: I was so tired (from lack of sleep) and sore this morning I almost skipped but thought I have to stick with the program so powered through anyway - so glad I did. Question for the group - are you losing…

Week 3 is done. I'm still grappling with the fact that my weight is up. Hopefully all this muscle I think I'm gaining will kick up my metabolism and those last pesky pounds will disappear - I'm really tired of the tire sitting just below my "could be smaller" waist :laugh:

I think that the one you have should be fine. You can always make it shorter for more resistance.

I did WO 4 for the first time - those "surrenders" kill me. I had to drop down on the weight. Dana - hope you are feeling better. I had strep once as an adult and was miserable. Hopefully you'll be back to where you left off strength and energy-wise very very soon Stick with it!

Moved on to WO 3 today. I taught yoga in the morning and did a lot in the garden so was very proud of myself for doing JMBR after all that. WO 3 is definitely harder than WO 1 or 2 but still felt very doable. Frankly its phase 2 and especially 3 that really worry me. Anyone there yet that can comment on how much harder it…

Dana and smiles - hope you are both feeling better! Dana I think you plan for getting back into the program makes a lot sense I missed cardio yesterday because of travel so I added a 30 minute session on after I did workout 1 (for the last time). I'm a bit frustrated because my weight keeps going up even though I'm…

did workout 2 again - definitely getting easier. I upped my weights a bit. To get the calorie burn higher I added on 20 minutes of dancing after. Tomorrow I'm bringing my youngest DD home from college. She wants to go for a 3 mile walk/run before we get in the car for our 10 hour trip home. I'm so not a runner - wish me…

Happy Mother's Day:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Today was a busy one. I taught a special mother's day yoga class in the morning and then went on the first bike ride of the year. :smile: We have a trail that runs along a river and meanders through woods and meadows - really pretty. I just finished JMBR workout 1 as I start…

Hi Julie and Kim - so glad you are joining us. Julie - my kids are only a year apart so I remember how hard it was in those early years to fit in any time for myself and how exhausted I felt. Hopefully, these 30 minute workouts will work well with your schedule. Kim (?) - welcome and looking forward to seeing your posts on…

did Piloxing instead of cardio 1 today for a tougher workout and greater calorie burn. Of course the teach decided that the toning work would focus on glutes and hamstrings (which I worked yesterday) awwwoooo :laugh: So week 1 is done! BTW - I tried JM salmon crusted with pepitas and cumin - it was yummy Hope everyone is…

that's great - just follow this link to get to the group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/21339-jillian-michael-s-body-revolution-motivation-group You can introduce yourself and there is also a thread for the workouts Welcome

did week 1 workout 2 for the 2nd time. I was tired from lack of sleep but got through it okay. the scale popped up again - very discouraging because I'm leaving lots of calories uneaten, but ate a late dinner with some salty chips so hoping its just temporary. Tomorrow is cardio but I'm thinking I'll do something a bit…

Welcome Dana - I have also put on weight since I've started circuit training 3 weeks ago and find that depressing even though I know the scale is not my only indicator. My clothes are feeling a bit looser and my DS told me I look trimmer so I guess all this circuit training is paying off in NSV. Plus I remind myself that…

Happy b-day Sin! :drinker: I love the Banish the Fat DVD - let us know what you think!

did day 3 of phase I cardio. Wanted to add more calories in so did JM kick box fast fix lower body for 20 minutes - wiped out now in a good way.

Great - I just created the group so you can join there by going to this link to introduce yourself: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1279176-introduce-yourself. And then you can start going to the JMBR - workout to start posting about how its going. When I created the group I listed you as people to invite so…

I just assumed it was easy because I'm in week 1. I added on some yoga today and I'm going to do an additional cardio DVD tomorrow. If we get 2 more people I can start the group. Stay posted!

did the Firm this morning - quick but effective circuit training. Is anyone still out there? Jodios from rainy N. Il

did a killer workout: Women's Health Look Better Naked. It has 20 minutes of HIIT followed by 20 minutes of strength (also based on HIIT intervals) plus a warm up and cool down. torched 400 calories in less than an hour which is a lot for me. whoo hoooo Stay strong - Jodios

did a tough circuit training routine today. My weight is up but I'm just as trim (although my DH would say I look trimmer yet) so we are both thinking I'm putting on some muscle with all the strength training I've been doing. I try not to let the scale get me down, but sometimes its so hard. We are going on a date night…

did Jillian Michael's body revolution again. I'm bidding for the entire 3 mos program on ebay - I hope I win although I'm not sure how I'll do in the later part as she gets tougher and tougher over time :noway: Lin - glad you are still here with me :laugh: Jodios

back to the Jillian Michael's body revolution workout....anyone else still part of this thread???

did wkout 2 from Jillian Michael's body revolution taking it up a notch. Moving on to wkout 3 tomorrow. I feel like I am getting stronger so I'm not going to worry so much about the scale for the time being. If I'm indeed building muscle then my metabolism should get a boost and in the end I should start to lose wt and get…

Repeating the Jillian Michael's Body Revolution series. I've put on weight per my scale but my body is trimmer (based on my loser jeans anyway). I'm trying not to let the number freak me out as I'm now over my goal weight. I'm going to continue with this program and see what happens. I'm going to cut my calories just…

I bought what is suppose to be the 1st month of the Jillian Michae's Body Revolution 90 day plan. It turns out the 1st 2 workout are for week's 1 & 2 and the 3rd and 4th are for weeks 3&4, There is also a low impact cardio workout for day 5 of each week. I didn't realize and decided to just go on to workouts 3 & 4 this…