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It might depend on your preference for "format" as well as your main objective(s). I've just started working with JM DVD's so don't have a long term analysis to offer, but I didn't care for the 3-2-1 format of Rin30. I think it's probably great if you are looking to burn a lot of calories. My objective was primarily to get…
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I think it depends on what you are after. If you like to get some toning and some cardio in the same 30 minute workout, then Ripped in 30 is great. However, I want to focus on strength and toning so I wasn't so happy with that format. I love Jillian's compound moves though and her instruction so i just got No More Trouble…
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This for sure!!! ^^^^^^ You can add me too.
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THIS!! ^^^^ I love this post! LOL :laugh:
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It's interesting that this topic found legs again after the OP which was in 2012! In fact the OP has deactivated her account. The topic is still interesting (obviously)...once we make a commitment to make a change, we look for affirmation that our efforts will have the payoff we seek and wonder how long it will be before…
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Did you mean "No More Trouble Zones" (re: Target Zones). If so, sure, I'll be a workout buddy! I just got the NMTZ DVD and am anxious to try it. I started her Ripped in 30 but was not liking all the cardio minutes. I do like her strength/toning moves though so figured I'd give NMTZ a try. I previewed the DVD and it's a mix…
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Hosting a dinner party for 6. Whatever the level beyond "Cheat Day" is, that's where my dial will be tomorrow. Serving some Eve's Kiss Martinis (Royal Crown, Apple Pucker and cranberry juice) for starters. For dinner I'm making "Love-sagna". Dessert is "Cupid's Cloud" (Torte made with berries on angel food cake). I'll try…
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Thanks for the replies! I did some Google search after posting this and saw the horse stall mats recommendation a number of times! They do sound pretty heavy though so probably a good alternative for a basement more than a bedroom space. I had ruled out Yoga mats because i wanted something bigger than the size one…
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Good topic, D!! I bought skiis 2 years ago and haven't used them. Last winter we had little snow and this winter it's been too freakin' cold to want to spend time outdoors. I've NEVER skiied either. I tried to find a place to get lessons (Milwaukee) but couldn't come up with any place. We have a park near us with a trail…
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Geez...I didn't find the gym til I was 50! I took too much "time off" though the past couple of years and now am back at it. Too late? Heh. Nope. I can still turn a head or two (in a certain white-haired demographic at least! LOL)
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I did not do Shred but started Ripped in 30. From what I understand the 2 programs are fairly similar. If you ARE looking for cardio I would say that Ripped in 30 is a good "next video" for you. The format for each circuit is: 3 minutes of strength (which is "circuit" based so gets your heart rate up), 2 minutes of cardio,…
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Ok...I'll play. Not exercising but have a dress and the boots (not sure if this picture will post though). http://www.reverbnation.com/deepblueduo#!/page_object/page_object_photos/artist_2639327?sel_photo_id=10964328&onphotoview=increment_lp_photo_views
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The fact that you can say "I'm am getting so toned..." after just a month is pretty darned good testimony to the effectiveness of the program! You must be very happy! :)
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Thanks to EVERYone for the responses. Everything I read was SO helpful! Seriously! I can't tell you how appreciative I am for your taking time to respond! All things considered, I think that the JM No More Trouble Zones might be a good fit for what I want right now. The Les Mills program sounds good too but it's more of a…
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Thanks ladies! I've been doing some research this afternoon but still haven't decided on anything. I'm looking for a no frills/life weight lifting DVD. I don't want the cardio as part of the DVD as I want to focus on strength (I'll do the cardio another time and don't need a DVD for that). It seems both those "big"…
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I had tried to do a "search" here to see if this has been covered but didn't find it. However, I went to GOOGLE and found that there was this thread right here on the forum. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1141123-chalean-extreme-vs-jillian-michaels-body-revolution Sorry for the duplication!
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It's not all about calories. It's about the TYPE of food we eat. Not everyone is affected by food in the same way but I know I am very carb sensitive. Once I introduce a carb into my day I set up a craving for "more". The more carbs I eat, the more I want but I could eat carbs all day long and still not feel "full" (i.e. I…
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Thanks much for the info on the cardio. I'm still working on Ripped in 30 but I like Jillian's approach. The Body Revolution sounds exactly how I'd like to work out! I like the idea of a strength-based program and I like the idea that she rotates the upper and lower body workouts. I have to keep a watch on Amazon to try to…
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That is simply amazing. You and your husband look so young and healthy and now you can really be active and enjoy your little one. You are a beautiful young woman!!
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I just watched the promo for this video series. I'm on Level 2 of Ripped in 30 (my first Jillian Michael's DVD) and I recognized a lot of what I've done on Ripped in 30 as part of the Body Revolution moves in the promo. One thing I don't like about RIpped in 30 is the 2 minutes of cardio mixed in with the strength training…
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No. You can lose weight at any age. I decided I wanted to lose 15 pounds when I was in my 50s...and not only did it but did so within months. You have to change your metabolism to change your body's "set point" weight. If you are doing a lot of exercise it may be that your body has just adapted to what you're doing and you…
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Google recipes for "egg muffins" (check Kaylin's Kitchen for a good one). You make a batch up in muffin tins and they just need to be nuked in the a.m.
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Congrats on your weight loss!!! Agree with much of what is said. You only have one set of knees...they'll be happier if you wait til you have less weight pounding on them. How about elliptical til then? Walking FAST is also excellent exercise (especially if you seek out a hilly terrain) and much easier on the knees. Bravo…
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Crazy-good progress. Your weight loss is so obvious in your face/neck. You look fantastic!!
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Another RIpped in 30 newbie here. I started RIpped in 30 over the holidays so my workouts were haphazard rather than every day. Yesterday I decided to start Level 2. This is the first time I've used a DVD to workout. In the past I've used weight machines at the gym and found them to be effective. Time/conflicts are making…
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Hate to wear shoes at any time but in our cold winters I have to at least wear socks. So glad to find this thread because I just came up from exercising (doing RIpped in 30) and found that with socks on carpet there were a couple of times I was slipping too much. I might look into those "5 finger" type shoes after reading…
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I had to get to page 10 to offer my congratulations!! :smile: I'd say that was pretty good evidence that your determination and success is highly respected! I hope 2014 brings you much happiness and continued success!
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I am a retired Speech/Language pathologist who worked my entire career in a public school system. I understand your stress. I've made a commitment to lose some pounds and to put more of my attention on exercise. This is a great place for motivation. Feel free to friend me if you'd like.
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It's really hard, no question about it. It sounds like your days are long and it just feels like there is no time. My DIL is mom to 2 year old twins and a 9 month old and she still gets in her workouts. Granted she insists on a naptime for all 3 and that's when she does her workout. My daughter also works long days and is…
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It might be harder to lose weight for lots of reasons as we age but seriously, it's not impossible. When I was in my early 50s I finally lost the 15 pounds I'd struggled to lose all my life. How? Adding weight lifting to my life, exercising regularly (walking briskly for 45 minutes 3 times a week), and significantly…
