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I love them, too. It's part strength training and part stretch. I loved it!

I just started Phase 2, so I cannot report results through Phase 2. In Phase 1, I lost 15.9 lbs and 10". Just from my perspective, you're doing awesome. Essentially, in 8 weeks, you've lost like 10% of your starting weight and 27"? WOW, WOW, WOW!!! That's incredible in 8 weeks...honestly. Think how fast the time has gone…

Aw, shucks...thanks :blushing: I know...I love my polar HRM, but if I do high-intensity with jumping, it moves and it makes me crazy!

Today is week 5, day 3...first time doing Cardio 2. And...I LOVED IT!!! There wasn't one exercise I didn't like and I loved the sequence. There were just the right amount of exercises to catch your breath (knee crunches, skaters, jumping jacks, hook punches) in between higher intensity exercises. I cannot wait to do it…

Today is week 5, day 3...first time doing Cardio 2. And...I LOVED IT!!! There wasn't one exercise I didn't like and I loved the sequence. There were just the right amount of exercises to catch your breath (knee crunches, skaters, jumping jacks, hook punches) in between higher intensity exercises. I cannot wait to do it…

Oh, and I've already lost a few sizes in my bra. Before my heaviest (which was in November) I had gone bra shopping and was a size that I didn't think was available (DDD). I'm now in my 40D bras and looking forward to continuing to shrink. My rings are spinning like crazy, too. The diamonds in my wedding band are channel…

There's some light weight moves in both workout 1 and 2 (I think...or it's all in workout 1, I can't seem to remember). It's more cardio than anything, even with the weights (think uppercuts in a half squat with light weights). I LOVE it! I bought the DVD yesterday and have already done it twice (I did workout 1 and 2 on…

In my early 20's, I lost about 60 lbs by cutting back on calories and working out (mostly running, but with weights). It took me about 6-9 months to lose the weight. I maintained my weight for about a year and then slowly started gaining (I was in an unhappy relationship). Over the course of a year and half, I gained the…

If you've had a knee injury in the past, the one-legged squat, coupled with form, could be the issue. If not, you might want to slow down to get the form right. I had to really watch my form to ensure a) I was pushing my hips/butts back like a squat and b) I didn't allow my knee to go over my foot. I could really feel it…

Just completed workout 6 for the first time. I like it better than workout 5, but I still feel like I'm not getting my heart rate up enough throughout and not getting a good enough workout. I definitely had my challenges (perhaps that's why I'm not getting as good of a workout?). With the cross over lunge with bicep curl,…

Just completed workout 6 for the first time. I like it better than workout 5, but I still feel like I'm not getting my heart rate up enough throughout. I definitely had my challenges (perhaps that's why I'm not getting as good of a workout?). With the cross over lunge with bicep curl, my range of motion is not the same as…

When I started, I weighed 248 lbs and my HRM confirmed my burn for all 3 of week 1 workouts was around 350.

I ran out to Target to run some errands and found it there (for only $12.99). I cme home and tried it this afternoon and LOVED it! I knew I would because in addition to Jillian Michaels, I'm a longtime fan of Turbo Jam and Turbo Fire. Some of the combinations can be a bit complicated at first, but once you get them you're…

I started week 5 today with workout 5. My feelings on the workout are mixed. Overall, it almost seemed easier than 3 and 4...anyone else think so? I also made a few mistakes that I'll adjust when I do the workout again later this week. I used my own tubing and the tubing exercises were hard (my tube had a lot less slack…

I think you need to do what feels good to you and is something you can maintain (either through the program or on an ongoing basis). Only you know what you can handle. Try it out...if it works well, continue! In my case, I just started week 5. In my first 4 weeks, I added a few extra exercises sessions here and there. I…

What helps me is starting the day well. I know that sounds sort of silly, but I have a protein shake after my workouts and before work every day. On Saturday, I keep the same routine, doing my cardio workout in the morning and then having my shake. Starting my day well, helps me stay on point. I try to follow a similar…

If you decide to get it, you won't be sorry. It's a great program and literally, every workout is 27-35 minutes long. Anyone can fit that in!

I didn't post here yesterday, but shared my Phase 1 results on another post. Overall, I'm satisfied with the results: weight loss of 15.9 lbs and 10" inches overall. I thought the inches would be more, but that's o.k. So, today was Day 1, Phase 2, doing workout 5. My calorie burn was lower with workout 5 (300) than the…

I uploaded my photos to photobucket (it's a free website). I followed amazing directions under a post in the Success Stories message board. It's like the 2nd or 3rd posting listed (it's a fixed one, so it's always on the top).

Uhhhhh....YEAH THEY ARE! Nice work...you look amazing!

Wow! Amazing results in just 5 months! Really nice work!

Thank you to everyone for your kind words~! In some ways, it's gone by so fast...and in others, each day is something I have to live with purpose and thoughtful choices. I'm excited to see what my changes are in another 5 months...

Thanks so much! I have done a lot of Jillian's workouts (30DS, NMTZ, BFBM) and the Body Revolution set is very similar. What I love about it is that every workout is, indeed, only 30 minutes, and you change your workouts, essentially, every 2 weeks. Every 2 week cycle, you alternate between 2 interval, weight-based…

Thanks so much! Please do!

Thanks! After I looked at the pictures this morning, I, at first, thought what is wrong with my legs? Is that cellulite??? Then it occurred to me that those are my muscles...lol. Thanks :)

I liked P90, though I got a bit board about 1/2 through. I wasn't quite ready for P90X, so I decided to go with Jillian Michael's program, which I like better than P90. P90 was created in the late 90's/early 2000s and it sort of feels like it, if you know what I mean. The great thing about P90 or the new program I'm doing…

Sorry, not sure why these pictures are so big!

Nice job!!!

I just completed Cardio 1 for the last time (at least the way the program is written) and I am going to miss it. I added one additional interval; I had hoped to do 5 but, I didn't want to push my luck with my recovering hip flexor. I will be starting week 5 workouts on Monday and I'm looking forward to the new challenge. I…

All of the shoes and Jillian's clothes are K-Swiss...