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OMG, you are so right! I think that's why I love the "structure" of Jillian's workouts. I know there are 4 circuits in the workouts (3 with the cardio workouts) and you do each exercise twice in each circuit. I feel like when I "chunk" it out in my brain, I know I can do. Believe me, there are times, I'm about to scream…

I ended up doing 3 weeks of workouts 5 & 6, so I'm pretty familiar :). The one legged crabs will get easier. In a week, you'll be able to do all of them. I love Cardio 2. That guy definitely motivates me to jump higher on the burpees. I do love the suicides, but they come back in other ways again (also she uses them in her…

Yes, I don't know why I didn't do it before. You really just get a better workout because you can always "try" the exercises while previewing just to get the right form down...

I didn't need 3 lbs until week 5, though I still don't have them. She recommends 3s again in another workout. They aren't that expensive, so they are worth the investment, in my opinion. I will be going to pick up a set tonight.

First of all, congratulations for starting! I think you'll like this program. It will challenge you, frustrate you, make you stronger, help you do things you never thought you could and change the way you look and feel. I'm in my 8th week doing the program, and just started the 7th week of workouts (I added one more week…

First time with workout 8...I'm not sure how I feel about it. Other than circuit 3, it was doable. Of course, I am learning the moves and will hopefully increase my range of motion (especiallly with the front/back lunge with knee raise and reverse curl). Circuit 3...gnarly. Between the deep crescent pose with reverse fly…

I hear you. I started with more to lose (80 lbs), but I've never followed her plan. I eat 1400-1700 calories consistently, with one day with higher calories some weeks. I eat based on how my body feels. I do try to eat high-fiber, low-calorie foods I like. For example, a typicaly day would include a protein shake with…

Though I wasn't crazy sore this morning (post-workout 7), I felt some tightness in my abs. Gotta love that! I didn't find workout 8 too crazy either (except for circuit 3), but I was still learning the moves. I still can improve my range of motion with lunge, reverse curl combo. What was up with Circuit 3...it was a…

I just completed workout 7 for the first time and I didn't find it to be that big of a jump from 6. Of course, I may find myself super sore tomorrow and be eating my words :). What definitely helped me was previewing the workout yesterday so I understood what the moves are/were. Believe me, I got a great workout, but I was…

Though I'm technically in my 8th week, I just started week 7 on the schedule. It was INCREDIBLY helpful to preview the workout before doing it (I reviewed workout 7 yesterday and reviewed workout 8 after I worked out this morning). When I transitioned to week 3/4 and then to 5/6, I had a hard time. It's incredibly…

I LOVE Body Revolution. I am in my 8th week, but I just started week 7 workouts (I added an additional week of workouts 5 & 6). I LOVE it! So far, I've lost 18.2 lbs. I haven't measured in weeks, but I've lost tons of inches. I have a lot to lose, so I may have lost more than others. I love it! It's amazing what you can…

I think if that's a better schedule for you and will help you consistently complete Kickstart week, if won't matter. Whatever will help you do the workouts. When I was in week 1 (I'm in week 7 now), I did the workouts back-to-back, because if was almost impossible for me to workout at night. I still lost over 6 lbs the…

Week 7 is complete. I added a few extra workouts this week, during my "extra" week of workouts 5 & 6 and I feel the difference. I also knew I'd have a few extra dinners out, so it helps keep me honest. I'm nervous and excited for Monday!

Thanks so much for the encouraging words! I am going to check out your blog. I love any helpful tips!

Two more days have gone by and I completed workout 5 (yesterday) and workout 6 (today) for the last time. I'm sort of sad to see them go (even though I did them for an extra week. I am excited about starting week 7 on Monday. This weekend will be a challenging food weekend, but I will do my best. Maybe I'll add an…

I follow the schedule as listed. I love her Cardio videos and don't really get tired of them. I like how I can see how much I'm improving over the course of the month. Let me also note that I get my workouts in at 5:00 a.m., so doing them inside is ideal.

I continued with my extra week of workouts 5 & 6 by doing Cardio 2. LOVE this workout! I didn't workout this morning; I was so tired, I just couldn't get up. My monthly friend finally arrived, so I thought I'd weigh myself. I didn't gain any weight from last week's eating frenzy (or I already lost it during the first few…

I LOVE that workout! I did it today, actually. Of weeks 5 & 6, it's my favorite workout of the three. It goes by so fast, since there are just 3 intervals and the exercises are just 30 seconds. It's a challenge for sure, but I love the mix between high/low exercises. It gives you a bit of time to sort of recover (sort of).…

Warning: there's a few sets that incorporate squats and lunges...lol. One is a lunge to front kick and the other is a squat to front kick. They are both killers!

I use Shakeology (chocolate) and mix with unsweetened almond milk, ice and peanut butter. I've made with banana as well, but my favorite is the peanut butter). It keeps me full until almost lunch...

I agree with the previous posters. Perhaps you may decide to take a week off and start over. Let yourself heal then start weeks 1 and 2 again. In addition, regardless of the workout, just modify to what you CAN do. For example, once you're in workout 3 again, instead of doing the plank-ups, just hold a plank. If you can't…

Another workout 6 is done...I am happy that I decided to repeat another week of week 5/6. I feel really strong, though the workout is still really challenging. I still am terrible at the wood choppers. I continued with 10 lbs, but my lunges are not as deep as I'd like. Overall, I'm feeling great.

Yes, it's a great workout. Especially with that third circuit between the cable chest flies, the crab with a leg lift and then the upper cut circuit. It's a killer on your arms!

You and your husband look amazing! You must feel so great about all that you've accomplished. You look fantastic!

When I started back in November, I had a total of 115 lbs or so to lose. I lost 38 lbs in 13 weeks. I completed a 90-day workout program. I think I lost 30 lbs in about 10 weeks. I ate between 1300-1650 calories per day, based on the day; at least once a week, I ate a higher amount of calories (allowed a day to splurge).…

I'm starting week 7 of the program, but I decided to repeat another week of workouts 5 & 6. I struggled last week with eating (seriously, I ate like I was on a cruise or something), though I completed all of the workouts. I wanted to have strong weeks for all parts of the program, so I am going to repeat the last week of 5…

Overall, I had a rough week last week, eating-wise. I completed all workouts, though I didn't add any additional workouts. My eating was terrible. Everyday, I woke up and worked out...all with the intention of making healthy food choices. Somehow, I allowed myself to go down a different path. Positive aspect of the week: I…

Congrats...that's AMAZING!!

You're right. I just switch legs/arms on the second set each time.

I just push through. It's just 30 minutes. I find that I still feel better afterwards.