Jillian Michaels Workout DVD's Challenge (Incl. Mini Reviews)

[thisisrightnow]

Originally Posted by jacky_ks

Oh yeah those burn your triceps for sure! I was doing turbo jam cardio party and ab jam almost every day before I went on to Jillian Michaels. I just started turbo jam fat blaster...have you done that one? It's just a bunch of turbos so it's interval cardio training...I like it!

Tomorrow NMTZ and messing around with my total gym.
Friday Turbo jam fat blaster and ab jam
Sat BFBM..ugghh
Sun.NMTZ...then overnight date @ casino w/BF woo hoo!

Yeah, I love Fat Blaster. It's a really good workout to mix things up and to also boost your weight loss. I found that if I did it at least once a week, then it would shock my body and release some weight. First time I did it I nearly died, but I felt so good afterwards.

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Hey All ,

I have been ripping and running all day ! I have yet to work out and with this migraine I doubt if I will ...

I'll check in sometime tomorrow.

Keep burning those pounds !!!

[jacky_ks]

Originally Posted by HighlyFavored

Hey All ,

I have been ripping and running all day ! I have yet to work out and with this migraine I doubt if I will ...

I'll check in sometime tomorrow.

Keep burning those pounds !!!

So sorry you have a migraine HF...that sucks!
Hope you feel better soon!

[Acor]

Originally Posted by HighlyFavored

I have yet to work out and with this migraine I doubt if I will ...

I used to get migraines before I had my wisdom teeth removed and they were horrible.

I didn't exercise last night, but I kept my eating good. Eggs, eggs, and more eggs, plus some plain yogurt with mashed fresh fruit. My teeth have been so sore from the braces that I can't really bite down on anything. I couldn't seem to get full yesterday.

I missed breakfast this morning, but I made myself a spaghetti squash lasagna for lunch and dinner. That was easy to eat and gave me some calories while keeping the carbs fairly low. I'm having a snack of plain yogurt with more fresh fruit again tonight.

I also got in my 30DS tonight. The cardio is definitely getting easier. I think quitting smoking helped with that - I can really tell a difference in my breathing already. I'm still not able to do all of the push-ups, but I'm no longer feeling like I'll throw-up during the workout. I'm looking forward to measuring again at the end of the week and hoping I'll see some tiny changes.

How're the rest of you doing?

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I did an hour of Callanetics last night but no JM!!!

It is my hope to do 30DS & BFBM today and call it a week...I'll be back later...I haven't read through the posts yet...I will try and get to it when I get back later !!!

[thisisrightnow]

Originally Posted by Acor

I used to get migraines before I had my wisdom teeth removed and they were horrible.

I didn't exercise last night, but I kept my eating good. Eggs, eggs, and more eggs, plus some plain yogurt with mashed fresh fruit. My teeth have been so sore from the braces that I can't really bite down on anything. I couldn't seem to get full yesterday.

I sympathize on the braces. I definitely remember the intense pain the first 3-4 days when I had my braces put on. I still have my braces on (two years later), but the pain only lasts for a day or less after I get new wires put on. Not so much that I can't eat most stuff though.

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Hey All,

I managed to get in 30DS (Level 3) & BFBM ! I was not feeling it at all today...it took every ounce of energy for me to workout !

30 DS: 3/8
BFBM: 3/8
NMTZ: 2/8

I haven't been eating well at all...I barely ate anything yesterday I was out until about 4pm and when I got home I had a bowl of Kashi Honey Sunshine and a piece of toast. Around 9pm, I felt like I had never ate anything in my life and I had half of a sandwich and some water. I probably drank a bottle and a half of water all day ! So in a nutshell my eating yesterday was and today wasn't much better...all I have had is the other half of that sandwich and 2 bottles of water .

I may do an hour of Callanetics tonight and a BL workout tomorrow morning, but we will see. I wasn't too happy with my BFBM performance today , I know I could have worked harder . I really think the lack of fuel (food) contributed to my poor performance, hopefully we can get this eating thing back on track.

Thanks so much for your care and concern regarding my migraine Jacki ks and Acor ...I really appreciate it .

I may take measurements tomorrow, but I already feel bloated so if I do I'll be sure to post.

How is everyone doing?

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Originally Posted by jacky_ks

So sorry you have a migraine HF...that sucks!
Hope you feel better soon!

Thanks, that was so sweet !

I don't know what is going on..I am feeling better but this is the second time I have experienced a migraine like this in the same week .

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Originally Posted by Acor

I used to get migraines before I had my wisdom teeth removed and they were horrible.

I also got in my 30DS tonight. The cardio is definitely getting easier. I think quitting smoking helped with that - I can really tell a difference in my breathing already. I'm still not able to do all of the push-ups, but I'm no longer feeling like I'll throw-up during the workout. I'm looking forward to measuring again at the end of the week and hoping I'll see some tiny changes.

I told you it would get easier...I am so happy you don't feel like you have to afterwards !!!

I am looking forward to your measurements, too!!!

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Originally Posted by thisisrightnow

I sympathize on the braces. I definitely remember the intense pain the first 3-4 days when I had my braces put on. I still have my braces on (two years later), but the pain only lasts for a day or less after I get new wires put on. Not so much that I can't eat most stuff though.

I can't wait until I get braces...I am more than willing to deal with the pain ...I will drink Jamba Juice all day !!!

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Thisisitrightnow!!!

[Acor]

Originally Posted by thisisrightnow

I sympathize on the braces. I definitely remember the intense pain the first 3-4 days when I had my braces put on. I still have my braces on (two years later), but the pain only lasts for a day or less after I get new wires put on. Not so much that I can't eat most stuff though.

Thanks Laura! I had braces when I was a young teenager, but I'd forgotten how much they can hurt. They're a little better today so hopefully I'll be back to normal tomorrow.

[Acor]

Originally Posted by HighlyFavored

Hey All,

I managed to get in 30DS (Level 3) & BFBM ! I was not feeling it at all today...it took every ounce of energy for me to workout !

30 DS: 3/8
BFBM: 3/8
NMTZ: 2/8

I haven't been eating well at all...I barely ate anything yesterday I was out until about 4pm and when I got home I had a bowl of Kashi Honey Sunshine and a piece of toast. Around 9pm, I felt like I had never ate anything in my life and I had half of a sandwich and some water. I probably drank a bottle and a half of water all day ! So in a nutshell my eating yesterday was and today wasn't much better...all I have had is the other half of that sandwich and 2 bottles of water .

I may do an hour of Callanetics tonight and a BL workout tomorrow morning, but we will see. I wasn't too happy with my BFBM performance today , I know I could have worked harder . I really think the lack of fuel (food) contributed to my poor performance, hopefully we can get this eating thing back on track.

Thanks so much for your care and concern regarding my migraine Jacki ks and Acor ...I really appreciate it .

I may take measurements tomorrow, but I already feel bloated so if I do I'll be sure to post.

How is everyone doing?

I can't believe you aren't feeling well and haven't had much to eat and you still managed to do TWO workouts! You rock! I hope you'll get back to eating normally, though, so that you don't make yourself sick. I'm sure you need the extra fuel, especially with the intensity of your workouts.

I did good today. Breakfast and lunch were eggs with cheese, had some soy bacon (softer than real bacon) with lunch, too. For dinner, I had more spaghetti squash lasagna. I think I actually like this better than regular lasagna with noodles. As usual, I also had plain yogurt with fresh fruit.

Got my workout in this evening, and I'm still staying away from the cigarettes. Working out was hard tonight for some reason, but I made it through okay. I still hate exercising, but it feels awesome when I get it done. I'll work out again tomorrow night, but take Sunday off, I think.

Happy weekend to you all!

[jacky_ks]

Well I did BFBM this morning and followed w/hip hop abs ab sculpt. Oy, I'm tired and sore... but in a good way.

Problem is now I am soooo hungry I want to eat everything I see...LOL!

[Acor]

Originally Posted by jacky_ks

Well I did BFBM this morning and followed w/hip hop abs ab sculpt. Oy, I'm tired and sore... but in a good way.

Problem is now I am soooo hungry I want to eat everything I see...LOL!

Jacky, I'm exactly the same with wanting to eat everything. I had one day earlier this week where I never felt full, even right after eating.

Got my exercising in today. I find I'm having the most trouble with the first cycle of strength and cardio - the combination of squats, push-ups, jumping jacks, and jump rope kick my butt. I haven't been able to make it all the way through yet. I'm hoping to be able to do that by the end of next week.

Eating was good today, although my menu is getting very predictable! Eggs, bacon, spaghetti squash, fresh fruit, and plain yogurt. We're going for sushi tomorrow for my daughter's birthday, so I'll be staying fairly healthy, although adding carbs.

This weekend is going by too fast, dammit!

[Acor]

Took my measurements, and I'm happy! Some of the changes were less than a quarter inch, so I'm going to wait another week to check and record, but I lost almost 1/2 inch on my waist in a week! 1/4 inch or less on hips and thighs, but I'm not complaining. My thighs and butt are still flabby, but I can feel the muscle firming up. 30DS is working really well for me.

[jacky_ks]

Originally Posted by Acor

Took my measurements, and I'm happy! Some of the changes were less than a quarter inch, so I'm going to wait another week to check and record, but I lost almost 1/2 inch on my waist in a week! 1/4 inch or less on hips and thighs, but I'm not complaining. My thighs and butt are still flabby, but I can feel the muscle firming up. 30DS is working really well for me.

1/2 inch off your waist in week! That's so great!!

I wasn't feeling that super this morning but I did do 30DS 1, and a little bit on the total gym. I just couldn't face NMTZ today.

[surarch]

IM IN

im only doing 30DS for now. n planning to get it in 3x a week..
my plan is:

MWF- atleast 30 mins cardio, 1 hr 10/10 callanetics (i can't do anythin else on th day of callanetics as my legs shake a lot while doing it.. my mistake..i didnt do more than 4 hours in last couple of months)

TTS- couch to 5k, 30DS level 1 for now..

and most inportantly eating clean..

i think im eligible for the challenge with 3 workouts a week.. i hope

HF- i hope you are feelin better now

[jacky_ks]

Originally Posted by surarch

IM IN

im only doing 30DS for now. n planning to get it in 3x a week..
my plan is:

MWF- atleast 30 mins cardio, 1 hr 10/10 callanetics (i can't do anythin else on th day of callanetics as my legs shake a lot while doing it.. my mistake..i didnt do more than 4 hours in last couple of months)

TTS- couch to 5k, 30DS level 1 for now..

and most inportantly eating clean..

i think im eligible for the challenge with 3 workouts a week.. i hope

HF- i hope you are feelin better now

Hey surarch

Wow..sounds like you are keeping busy! Yeah, eating clean is very important...I struggle w/that the most.

Spent the night @ the casino last night and ate fairly clean, but had a...(ahem)... few glasses of wine.

Got home about an hour ago and I'm trying to force myself to workout...I always work out in the a.m. so my body is not cooperating.

Hope everyone is doing good! ...and yeah, HF... hope you are feeling better girl.

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Surarch!!!

Glad you could join us !!!

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Congratulations Acor

1/2 inch off of your waist is FANTASTIC....Jillian Michaels would be proud and so are we !

Way to stay diligent . The waist was the first place I dropped inches with 30DS...good for you, girlie !

I did Callanetics this morning and I haven't eaten much again today .
It is my hope to do some JM in the morning and eat a nice big breakfast.

I just don't have much of an appetite, but my stomach feels bloaty ...I will continue to press forward and I may have to make some changes in my routine. We shall see.

Keep up the hard work ladies !

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Originally Posted by jacky_ks

Hope everyone is doing good! ...and yeah, HF... hope you are feeling better girl.

Thanks Hun ...I don't know what I would do without you ladies !

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Originally Posted by jacky_ks

I wasn't feeling that super this morning but I did do 30DS 1, and a little bit on the total gym. I just couldn't face NMTZ today.

I know that feeling of not wanting to face a certain workout...way to push through and get in that 30DS and total gym !
That deserves some kudos Jacky .

[Mogget]

Well i haven't abandoned this challenge, I just haven't been good with it! hoever I am now in possession of the sports bras to end all sports bras and feel like I can face giving 30DS another go! (tomorrow had gym this morning already)

[surarch]

Originally Posted by jacky_ks

Hey surarch

Wow..sounds like you are keeping busy! Yeah, eating clean is very important...I struggle w/that the most.
Spent the night @ the casino last night and ate fairly clean, but had a...(ahem)... few glasses of wine.

Got home about an hour ago and I'm trying to force myself to workout...I always work out in the a.m. so my body is not cooperating.

Hope everyone is doing good! ...and yeah, HF... hope you are feeling better girl.

hey jacky\thnks for the welcome
i struggle a lot with eating too.. its my main problem area.. there are times when iworkout diligently and regularly but gets beaten up coz of bad eating.. i really ned to work on that
and i know we can do this together

[surarch]

Originally Posted by HighlyFavored

Surarch!!!

Glad you could join us !!!

thnks HF.. i love to join you ladies.. and more to say..
you have become my new inspiration(along with twyla)

im readin your posts regularly since the very beginning(callanetics thread) and you are one atta girl!!!
and there are times you post exactly the same thing i wanna say or hear.. it makes me feel woww..
thnks

PS: will post in my workouts later

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Originally Posted by Mogget

Well i haven't abandoned this challenge, I just haven't been good with it! hoever I am now in possession of the sports bras to end all sports bras and feel like I can face giving 30DS another go! (tomorrow had gym this morning already)

Hang in there Mogget...we are always here for support !

What type of sports bra did you purchase? I need some new ones and since I haven't shopped for one in so long I have no idea which one's are good or should I say great!

Let us know how the 30DS goes for you tonight and remember to try and land softly when jumping...it helps to take some of the pressure off of the knees !!!

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Originally Posted by surarch

thnks HF.. i love to join you ladies.. and more to say..
you have become my new inspiration(along with twyla)

im readin your posts regularly since the very beginning(callanetics thread) and you are one atta girl!!!
and there are times you post exactly the same thing i wanna say or hear.. it makes me feel woww..
thnks

PS: will post in my workouts later

Thank you for the kind words and the compliment Surbhi, that means so much to me...you are truly a sweetheart ! You are so welcome and I am full of joy that I could inspire you .

It's comforting to know that someone is thinking what you are or saying exactly what you think . I'm glad we are on the same page and my posts come right on time for you ...we are connected Hun and I hope we can achieve are goals together.

Looking forward to your next post !

Is your birthday this month?

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Okay Ladies...I did 2 levels of 30DS back-to-back , yes - 2 LEVELS...it was Levels 2 & 3

30 DS: 5/8
BFBM: 3/8
NMTZ: 2/8

It wasn't bad at all...I've done 2 levels before but I think this was the first time I have done levels 2 & 3. It is my hope to get in an hour of Callanetics tonight (maybe).

I find it so challenging to workout later in the day...it's just not for me! I have to workout first thing in the morning and it helps me to be energized for the remainder of the day !

~I Love Compliments~

My hubby has been giving me many compliments lately...when we hug every morning he is able to put his arms ALL the way around my waist ...he also said that my waist is disappearing and the hourglass figure looks beautiful (he said something about the shape of the older coca-cola bottles) , he can see a sexy cut in my arms , my butt is firming up (thanks Callanetics & 50 walking-twisting lunges a week) and he can see more definition in my calves, legs and thighs !

A colleague that hasn't seen me in a couple of months said I looked great...she asked me what I had been doing and I told her. She also said I had a six pack ...but I had a tank top on and I know I don't have a six pack ...but I think she was referring to those racer lines on the sides of the abs that appear before the six pack comes in ...so that's great news to me .

A lady that I go to church with said that I lost a lot of weight and she can see how my face and neck have slimmed down . She said I looked great and she rarely gives compliments...so I know she meant it .

I love compliments and how they motivate me to continue working hard. It assures me that my work is evident...and it's so wonderful when I receive a compliment, especially when I am feeling like I don't want to workout or I want to eat something I know I shouldn't .

Woo-Hoo....exercise is taking my body to another level and not only do I see it and feel it...so can the people around me !!!

I'll try and check in later...keep up the hard work ladies...!

[jacky_ks]

Originally Posted by HighlyFavored

Okay Ladies...I did 2 levels of 30DS back-to-back , yes - 2 LEVELS...it was Levels 2 & 3

30 DS: 5/8
BFBM: 3/8
NMTZ: 2/8

It wasn't bad at all...I've done 2 levels before but I think this was the first time I have done levels 2 & 3. It is my hope to get in an hour of Callanetics tonight (maybe).

I find it so challenging to workout later in the day...it's just not for me! I have to workout first thing in the morning and it helps me to be energized for the remainder of the day !

My hubby has been giving me many compliments lately...when we hug every morning he is able to put his arms ALL the way around my waist ...he also said that my waist is disappearing and the hourglass figure looks beautiful (he said something about the shape of the older coca-cola bottles) , he can see a sexy cut in my arms , my butt is firming up (thanks Callanetics & 50 walking lunges a week) and he can see more definition in my calves, legs and thighs !

Woo-Hoo....exercise is taking my body to another level !!!

Wow! I don't think I could do 2 and 3 in a row like that! Way to go girl!!

I know what you mean about working out later in the day...I am an early riser/exerciser.

Awwww...that is so awesome your hubby is noticing and complimenting you!!! That must be a great feeling! Sounds like you are looking smokin' hot!

I didn't do Jillian today but I did turbo jam and total gym. I didn't work out yesterday so I felt a little lazy this a.m.

Tomorrow it's back on track...NMTZ for sure!