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Hi! I am currently doing JMBR. I was very consistent and ate well for phase 1 and posted my results on the JMBR group message board. Here's my post with pics: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/571221-phase-1-results I lost 15.9 lbs and 10" in my first month. After that, I sort of sputtered a bit and continue to…

After a successful workout week on vacation, I've been out of commission for several days. My shoulder pain finally got too much to do the workouts (especially as I moved back into week 7, which is push-up crazy). I hope to resume workouts on Monday. UGH.

Thanks so much for your post. I searched information about New Leaf and found a facility that does testing near me. I had no idea this was available and pretty reasinably priced ($100 or so for multiple assessments). Thanks! I'm going to get mine done!

When I started JMBR, I was 250 lbs. I had just completed the program that was created prior to P90X, called Power 90 (which is way easier than P90X). I was able to do most of the moves and modified as needed. The fact that you've been doing 30ds, you will do fine. It's not a bad thing to modify. Many of the ladies on this…

Thanks...you're the bomb. :)

Dan, I'm not the OP, but I'll take you up on your offer (we're MFP friends already). 37 female 5'7" 230 currently Body Fat - around 35-40% is my best estimate Current workouts: Jillian Michaels Body Revolution, 6 days a week, 30minutes each day; equates to 4 circuit training/weight workouts & 2 all cardio HIIT workouts…

I'm back from vacation and I would rate the health level of my vacation as a C+. Overall, I worked out 6 times during the 8 days of our vacation (awesome...though I had planned for 7 times). Eating started REALLY strong in the week and got worse as the week went along. The final two days (Thursday night through Saturday…

Amazing job...you look great!!!

I ran this morning. While it was a good workout, it was less effort than I anticipated. Cardiovascularly, I could easily handle my somewhat slow pace (I did use muscles I do not normally use)'. I ran just under 2 1/2 miles. I felt great! Great way to start the day!

Another vacation workout! Did workout 6 with modifications (plank arm pullbacks with a single weight!) but I did it and had a great workout. Again, it took me longer (about 44 minutes) but it felt great. Tomorrow, I will jog for my cardio down to the beach and along the coastline...I'm looking forward to that!

Doing well on vacation! I completed my first workout away from home, without the video. Luckily, in the beach home we're renting, I found a few weights in the basement: a set of 3s, one 5 or 8 lb (not marked) and one 10 lb. I was able to do workout 5 without the video. I actually did the moves longer than 30 seconds most…

First day of vacation (well actually part of yesterday, but today's the first official day. Overall, yesterday was solid. I ate more calories than usual, but I'm ok with that, since I was moving towards taking in more calories. My choices were solid and I even woke up hungry this morning! Although I think part of that is…

My first two weeks back...doing workouts 5/6...are DONE! Woooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo!!!! Feeling great and strong, which I love. I still have some nagging shoulder/neck pain, but I've had that for some time, so I'll continue to work through it. I won't be weighing myself this morning as thought; I forgot to do so…

Completed workout 6 for the last time. We go on vacation tomorrow for a week and I will do some custom workouts. When we return, I'll start on workout 7 & 8. I'm feeling pretty happy with my food choices tonight. We have little food in the house (preparing for vacation), so we ordered Chinese food. Usually, I order a pork…

I try to focus on one day at a time. If I think about "the road ahead of me", it feels super overwhelming. I try on some of my clothes that I wore almost 50 lbs ago to remind myself of how far I've come. I can't use the "promise" of buying myself something when I hit a goal because I'll just buy it anyway. I'm trying to…

Forgot to post here yesterday, but I completed Cardio 2 as planned. Woke up this morning and also got my workout in...last time for workout 5! As noted, I'll be combining moves from her workouts to create a custom circuit on vacation. I'm looking forward to seeing how that works out. Feeling good. I'm looking forward to…

I've been doing JMBR since late March. I added an additional week to workouts 5 & 6 and 7 & 8 because I didn't feel ready. Then I took an unexpected 2-week "sabbatical". I returned to the program a week and a half ago and decided to redo Phase 2. Ultimately, it's YOUR program. If I were you, based on how you describe your…

Workout 6 is done! I also spent time today trying to prepare for vacation; we're leaving to NH on Saturday. I decided that I'm going to try and do a "Jillian Body Revolution" workout on vacation. I can't bring weights, but I can bring my cable, so I'm going to make a custom workout with the equipment that's available (me,…

TO ensure I'm getting the right one, is this the one with a picture of the back of a woman holding a dumbbell while flexing? It looks like it was written in 2008?>

As noted, do not do one more workout without taking some measurements...it will show you your progress more quickly than the scale. I've been doing JMBR since late March, but added in some additional weeks here and there because I didn't want to move on to the next level, then took a 2-week break before I was going to move…

My second week of workouts 5/6. Completed workout 5 today; already found myself to be stronger than last week. I leave on vacation next Saturday and need to figure out what I'm going to do while away. I will not have access to all of my weights, so I'm not sure what to do for weights. I think I'll bring the cord and maybe…

My first week back was a success! I lost 4.7 lbs and I feel great! I started reading more about upping my calorie intake as a means to feel even better and have more energy for my workouts. I'm excited to try it. Right now, I'm average 1600 calories or so a day. I'm going to increase to my RMR (about 1750) to see if that…

Just from a quick look at your posts, I'm not sure you are counting your calories accurately. Just form the list you noted of foods (and still needing 800 calories), it seems like a good amount of calories. 2 eggs (150 calories, not counting any oil/spray/butter to cook) Can of chili (based on the brand and type, a can of…

Nice job...that's an accomplishment. In some ways, cardio 2 is easier, because you only have to do the moves for 30 seconds. There's more of them and they are harder, but it's only for 30 seconds before you change. Those minutes in cardio 1 felt SO long! Keep at it!

My first week back is complete! I'm looking forward to weighing in tomorrow to see what my results are. I woke up early this lovely Saturday morninng to get my cardio workout in (Cardio 2) and to ensure I could leave by 7:00 a.m to take my car to the dealer for maintenance. When I got home, we cleaned out our basement…

Almost done with my week of 5/6. I'm already feeling less bloated than a week ago. I also had to start going through my drawers for summer clothes (we're going on vacation next week). Many items that I haven't been able to wear now fits or is loose. I fact, I might not have many pairs of shorts to wear. That's…

First of all, you complete me :). O.k., I kid, but you have an incredible story and are extremely motivational. I read so much of myself in your story (minus the amazing weight loss) and definitely relate (I'm a 30-something professional, who is a mom of a 2 1/2 year-old and who has over 100 lbs to lose). Your approach,…

Let me know what you think of circuit 3 in workout 8. The side raises in crescent pose to weighted warrior 3 is a KILLER.

Day 4 done...workout 5 for a second time. I definitely felt a bit tight this morning, since I've been working out this week. My balance is still challenged, but getting better. I read a person's blog on this site who has lost 120 lbs. What was interesting was a blog about "what she did" to get where she is. She worked out…

Watch them and post your thoughts...lol. The first circuit for workout 7 is challenging; I personally love it, but I know I've seen some posts that people are nervous about that one.