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Jillian Michaels Body Revolution Results?
Has anyone completed Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution? There are a few boards on MFP, but they seem pretty dated, looking to see if anyone has recently done this program. Ive also googled a lot of reviews, but like I said, everything seems a bit dated. I am 6 weeks in, and running a little thin on motivation for working…
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Starting weight lifting again. Got off track previously.
So back in August I had lost 20lbs of weight, and was 3lbs away from hitting my goal. (5'6 female, was at 138lbs with a goal of 135lbs). I wasn't in the gym at all, I was solely achieving this from counting calories. I wasn't eating super healthy, or weighing my food, just guesstimations and not overindulging. It was…
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I finally tried Halo Top, and..
Holy cow, that's good. I was pretty skeptical on flavor, since I have a slight hobby of eating more ice cream than I should, especially since I am mildly lactose intolerant. I thought, "Nothing can taste as good as Breyers Ice Cream".. But there it was, sitting in the cooler at Walmart calling my name. I tried Birthday…
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Didn't expect to fall off the wagon this hard.
So from April to August, I managed to lose 20lbs by counting calories. Wasn't even working out, minus all the work we have been doing to our home remodel. At the end of August, I went on a little vacation to Nashville, where I was going to indulge, and begin counting calories when i got back home. I had been doing so good…
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Well I WAS in a good mood......
Woke up in a great mood this morning. No worries on my mind, just going about my daily routine. At work, I causally mentioned to a fellow employee that I kinda wanted a slice of pizza for lunch. He responded by calling me the name of a girl who constantly fusses about wanting to lose weight, but constantly eats out/eats…
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Stupidest Question ever.. Boxed Sides
Okay so this might possibly be the stupidest question ever, but I am literally arguing with myself over this. I am making boxed Betty Crocker Au Gratin potatoes tonight. (I know, not the healthiest, but my boyfriend needs all the extra calories he can get, and I probably wont eat much of it, but still want to log it if i…
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Was recommended not to do Stronglifts..
Started back in the gym last night, and was planning to begin Strong-lifts. But when I got there, someone I trust greatly, and who has a decent amount of knowledge/success with lifting recommended I don't do that program. Once I showed him the app and told him the routine, he recommended against it. He recommended I only…
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Before & After: Weight Lifting Edition
Show us your Before Weight Lifting, and After Weight Lifting progression pictures! I hope to begin lifting within the week, and the progression pictures I've seen scattered on the forum are extremely motivating! It is VERY inspiring to see all the changes and results from everyone, and I hope that one day I have…
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New to Weight Lifting (Stronglifts 5x5)
So next week I plan to begin Stronglifts 5x5. Total newbie to the weights world. Hoping that I will fall in love with weight lifting. My boyfriend goes to the gym to lift twice a week and he will be helping me. I will probably mimic that schedule even though it deviates from the original schedule. I'm not looking for…
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Alcoholic beverages.
Okay so even though I am dieting(16:8 IF), I still like to enjoy a few drinks on the weekend. (I have cut back a lot though) Previously would drink a 12pk of Budlight. Then I looked into the calories. Shew! There goes my entire weeks worth of work. Can't be doing that anymore! Beer wise, I drink Michelob Ultra now, but…
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SL Two Days a week?
Is SL worth doing if you only plan on lifting twice a week? Before the shaming on a 2 gym days per week, we are not big gym goers, and prefer to be outside a lot more. We are pretty active people the days we are not in the gym, and I plan on running a few days a week also. I know SL is built to be done 3 days a week, but…
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Protein Shake/Preworkout, or not?
Idealfit is having a little sale that enticed me. (Gimmicks, i know.) Before I ordered, I got wondering... I plan on starting to lift next week, and some other workouts to go along with that, and wondered if I need to go purchase a protein shake and some pre-workout. Seems like thats just the standard to gym'ing. I asked…
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Doctor's scales are usually the meanest ones..
Starting with a new doctor today, since I had a change of insurance. Just getting a physical done. Sometimes it really seems their scales are out to get you.. :D I can't be the only one to fear that monster?! Since January 12th, I have lost 10-12lbs with only 11-13 more pounds to lose before I hit my goal weight. Ate like…
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Worst weekend of the year, diet wise.
SO's birthday was on Thursday. He wanted a pizza party. Since I started my journey this year, I was down 12lbs with only 11 more to lose. Pizza fit into my schedule, and I just ate at maintenance. Could have gone for a third piece of pizza, but stuck with just two. His mom even got him a cake. I only ate half a slice since…
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Burnt out. (vent)
As some of you already know, I have been doing the 90 day Jillian Michaels Body Revolution Program. 6 days a week, working out. For 9.5 weeks, I have only missed 1 cardio workout. I only have 2.5 weeks left. I just feel beyond burnt out. I went from no exercise regiment, to working out 6 days a week. Yes there have been…
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How to correctly figure out my macros?
How can I correctly figure out my macros? Whatever I have it set to now is just a total random thing I found on the internet. I think its like 40% P, 30% C and 30% F. I am 5'6 and currently at 148lbs. I have a desk job, but work out 6 days a week for 30 mins in a HIIT styled workout. Also doing IF 16:8. My diet is not 100%…
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My first little success.
Since I weighed in my heaviest in January, I've been struggling between wanting to enjoy my foods and wanting to enjoy my body. Confidence is something I've never had when it comes to wearing a bikini. I wanted that this year. In February I started working out 6 days a week. In the beginning of April I started a 16:8 IF…
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The flavors of Easter Weekend.
I've lost about 5 more pounds in the last few weeks, and am extremely happy to have been 148lbs the last 4 days. That much closer to 135lb!! Its the first time this year I have seen 148 more than one day. But here we are, Easter weekend. The Spring Thanksgiving. Now turned into a 3day event. Not to mention, i'm pms'ing,…
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Lifting Apps for Women?
I just started the 3rd month of my Jillian Michael's Body Revolution, and so far hate the new workouts. Phase 1 and Phase 2 I could barely lift my arms up after the workout, and was often sore. I could tell that I was gaining strength and stamina, and it felt good. The workouts were fun, and hard to do, yet I could do them…
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Throwing a Surprise BDay party.
So I am throwing my SO a surprise birthday party at the end of April, and can I just say I WISH IT WAS HERE ALREADY! I still have 16 more days to wait, but I have been planning this for the past two months! Having this little secret behind his back is killing me, because I tell him EVERYTHING. It has almost slipped so many…
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Running low on motivation the farther I go.
Bit of a vent post, sorry. So I have been doing Jillian Michaels Body Revolution for 7 and a half weeks now. Prior, I never really exercised. I'm not in terrible shape, but I am not happy when i look in the mirror. I have a healthy BMI, but i was creeping out of that very quickly it. Im very good at starting, just not so…
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I missed a workout, and I'm okay with that.
So as I have said before, I have been doing a 90 day workout program. For the past two months, I have not missed a single workout. I had it in my mind that if I missed a workout, I was a failure and wouldn't complete the program. Well guess what. This weekend I missed my first workout. The cardio workout. I was very sick…
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Vitamin D supplements/Fish Oil?
I have always had a Vitamin D deficiency, thanks to great genes and pale skin. Recently was recommended to start taking fish oil, but just read online that mercury levels can be high in fish oil. Not totally sure of the truth behind this. I have never taken either of these supplements. Does anyone have recommendations or…
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Fasting and the myths?
I was raised to believe that it is very unhealthy to skip a meal on purpose. That is was a type of eating disorder. My family is not obese by any means, but not the fit type either. As I read on here, it seems that fasting is just that. Skipping a meal on purpose, and its possibly not as unhealthy as I was led to believe.…
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Feel like I may be on a plateau..
In January I was 158lbs, and not active whatsoever. Desk job during the day, home on the couch at night. So at 5'6 and 158lbs, I needed to do something before I had to buy another size up... again. My overall goal is to be at 135lbs. So i began a little 30 day workout challenge of pushups, situps, squats, etc. The very…
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Starting Jillian Michael's Body Revolution tonight!
So for the first time ever, I am doing a 90 day at home work out challenge thanks to the Jillian Michaels Body Revolution program. Id say im a beginner at this for sure. Has anyone done this before? Im eating 1500 calories or less, and have done well keeping my diet under control for the most part, but its time to actually…
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How to work out with a bum leg
I recently had to stop going to Bodypump classes and running because I injured my knee and am going soon for an MRI. I am becoming down because I cant work out and I am feeling terrible about my stomach area. What is an intense way to lose weight or work out while unable to run and do bodypump? I cant even bike or be on…
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Can sweating heavier in one area(stomach) help you lose more weight in that area?
I am looking to lose 17lbs and go down a few inches around my stomach. I saw the Sweet Sweat band and think that thing is a great idea, but my boyfriend said it doesnt work. Wouldnt sweating more in that one localized area increase weight loss and inches down in that area? Its a band that wraps around your stomach to…
