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I've just started using Jillian Michaels "Six Week 6 Pack" dvd and it is a great 25 minute workout that targets the core: saddle bags, abs, obliques. It's pretty great!

I have OA in my L4-S1 facet joints (lower spine) and have had it since 19! After years of ultrasound, cortisone (the md's thought it was bursitits), physio, orthotics and pills pills pills, i have found a LOT of relief with yoga. I started 1x/week for an hour class at the ymca. just gentle, head to toe stretching. i…

http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/jillian-michaels-6-week-six-pack-5912 and you can play clips of the dvd - i found it moved VERY quickly and have only made it through half so far - plan to re-visit it tonight! no core strength on this lady!! good luck!!

planning to skip this week's weight in! sad but true!

loving it!! On Week 1 of Ripped in 30! burning about 330 calories a work out instead of the 250 of 30 Day Shred. Pace is a lotf smoother, the workout seems over really quickly but it is still a challenge! good luck!

Monday, April 4: 177 lbs Today, April 11: 174.1 lbs I am now at my lowest so far AND i overcame the 3 pounds I had put back on! Huzzah!

I lost something like 15 pounds doing the 30 day shred. i'd say to expect a loss :-) good luck!

Me too- 2 sections and a nice soft pooch remaining. though i don't expect to get rid of it completely, just began Jillian Michaels "Six Week 6 Pack" dvd in the mornings. At least I can give my flabby bits some attention!!

WAY TO GO!!!!

I am 5'9'' and when I started the 30 day shred i was 199 lbs. I usually burn anywhere from 225 to 260 calories during one level of the dvd. so an average of about 250 calories per workout. Good luck!! Jillian kicks your *kitten* and the best part is: you thank her for it because your *kitten* gets smaller!!!

WAY TO GO on your loss!!! And also, Welcome! :smooched:

The Y is my choice because kids memberships are included in the family rate, as opposed to other gyms like Goodlife that charge extra to watch the little ones. I have a lot of friends who enjoy GoodLife, especially for Zumba. But I say pop into the gyms near your home - here in London Ontario there are 2 Athletic Clubs but…

last week: 176 this week: 177 i started Jillian's Ripped In 30 this morning so I am back on track as per my routine. And my computer is working again so I can log my food regularly again. No more backsliding!

Monday, March 21 = 175.2 lbs Wednesday ,March 30 = 176 lbs I gained a pound- i binged. but back on track today!!!

I didn't notice an improvement in my weight loss until i upped my daily calories to 1550 and then ate whatever exercise calories i earned. i also stopped eating after 8pm and forced myself to eat breakfast. those items worked for me, as did cooking meals from the biggest loser family cookbook. i say keep at it - it'll…

i love fibre pills. i take one at each meal. the first week or so it caused me a little cramping because my body was so unused to moving food through properly. my cousin swears by ex-lax while, in a pinch, coffee and salads with raisins will get things going more naturally. good luck!

I like Jillian! . . . . oh wait, you mean contestants! Then I like Moses too!

Monday, March 14 = 178.7 lbs Monday, March 21 = 175.2 lbs Lost 3.5 lbs this week!! WOOT!! :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:…

here's a link for the psoas muscle and the pain it radiates, as well as the Quadratus Lumborum muscle (a deep muscle that 'hikes' the hip up) Good luck!!!!!! http://triggerpoints.net/triggerpoints/iliopsoas.htm http://triggerpoints.net/triggerpoints/ql.htm

I'm a Massage Therapist in Ontario and I would look into over-tight hip flexors, especially the psoas major (also known as iliopsoas). If you google some self-stretching for these it could alleviate a LOT of the pain and referral numbness you've been experiencing. If you walked into my treatment room, that is where I'd…

all Jillian Michaels! Started with the 30 Day Shred, began including her Wii game (Ultimate Fitness Challenge 2010), now onto No More Trouble Zones and planning to purchase her 6 Weeks 6 Pack dvd. Lost 23 pounds since January!

I found that after the video I needed to stretch a bit more. It helped lessen the aches and pains post-work out. So I stretched head to toe for another 10 minutes, then had a hot hot shower. You'll feel a LOT looser and be prepared for tomorrow's work out!

Not a gain? Then, in the words of Charlie Sheen, I'd say you are "winning!" :laugh:

I like this! My friend is visiting me and my weigh in today showed a slight gain but I decided not to count it. you just made me feel better about that decision! A few days and I'll re-weigh in and get a more accurate number! Thanks!

Monday, March 7 = 182.3 lbs Monday, March 14 = 178.7 lbs Lost: = 3.6 lbs :tongue: :happy: :smile: :tongue: :happy: :smile: :tongue: :happy: :smile: :tongue: :happy: :smile: :tongue: :happy: :smile:

your topic line might confuse people! it appears you are against dieters who eat processed foods! lol

I use it, but it's a Wii game, not a dvd (unless she has a dvd by the same name). It's a great workout - I usually burn around 250 calories doing the Abs Circuit TRaining and there's also a lot of variety in it. The game isn't quite as user friendly as it could be but once you get used to it it's awesome! Good luck!!!

Uh oh- poor choices this week: Weigh in Monday, March 7 = 182.3 lbs Back on track today though!! Here's to getting in the 170's again!!!

quick work out? jillian michael's 30 Day Shred brutal cardio? Insanity best multi-task? treadmill while watching The Biggest Loser or Heavy can you do it and stop your "sort-of" backslide? yes!

Lost my focus for a few days this week - let's see if I can't regroup and still show a loss on the scale Monday morning! Whoo- hoo!!!!!