Winning by Losing Check-Ins

SunnyKells · 11-02-2005, 02:25 AM

Hey ... yeah, this is my first week on Jillian's plan and my 4th day with the exercising (I started on Saturday ... kinda weird day to start but I'm weird like that) and my body was jello .... well today was the first day I wasn't too jello-y LOL

Anyway ... Roberta I work out at home because I feel funny working out w/ a bunch of people around or having to wait in line for a machine or something, but I've just had bad experiences w/ gyms ... though I think at some point I would like to go back to one (maybe a smaller one) but now I'm just rambling, it's too late for me to be talking. lol

JustForUs · 11-02-2005, 08:24 AM

Wedsday morning check in!! Good morning girlies!! WHHOOHOOO!! No coffee this morning, but a great work out!

angel-eyes · 11-02-2005, 08:34 AM

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!! And thank god, its my rest day!!! Last night I was just so tired and achey.....turns out I misread 2 of my excercises and yesterday was my first day doing them. OUCH......anyway, sure gonna enjoy my rest day, although I have a house cleaning day planned!!

Looking4TheWayOut · 11-02-2005, 09:06 AM

Hi, everyone. I'm doing well. Did my 2nd week 3 workout this morning and feeling okay. I'm definitely getting stronger. I can do regular military-style push-ups now without using a bench. I can also do the jumping jacks and such without a problem. What a difference a couple weeks make!

Onto some replies:

Roberta, glad to see you starting. Good luck! I work out at home so no gym membership here, but Mrs. T works out at a gym.

JustForUs, great to see you so upbeat.

Angel, I had some major house cleaning yesterday. I've noticed I've been getting a lot more done since I started Jillian's plan. Definitely boosts your spirit!

JustForUs · 11-03-2005, 08:12 AM

Question for anyone who remebers week one day 3........ Either I didnt work out hard enough or Im just too sore to notice. I didnt sweat as uch as I did on day 1, but I did everything it said. Im just curious if anyone had the same thing happen.. did I mention I didnt rest a day? I dont think that matters though.. thank you for any input.

ledom · 11-03-2005, 08:25 AM

justforus I think day 3 is a little easier than the other days. I noticed that as I did it on the 2nd week. It flows a little better for some reason but I still felt good and worked out. Also, I think your body gets used to the workouts fairly quickly. What seemed almost impossible the first day is seeming much easier now. As I begin week 3 on Sat. I am expecting everything to kick up a notch.

Looking4TheWayOut · 11-03-2005, 01:51 PM

I was shooting for 6 exercise days every week, but then realized Jillian has it this way for a reason. I do need the rest. My calves feel "blown out" otherwise. Her schedule has a rest after the first two days of the program, which for me are Tuesday and Wednesday so today is a much needed day off.

I'll just continue this way (exactly as she has written) and fight my need to do more. I'm pretty active anyway so I'm hoping it's not a problem.

On to some comments:

JustForUs, I just wrote about the rest day. Jillian says in the book that it's VERY important to rest major muscle groups at least two days. When you workout with weights, you are tearing the muscle, during the rest you repair and the repair is what makes them get bigger. If you don't allow the muscles to repair, then voila, you won't be doing it properly or be doing your body any favors. I've been doing an hour of cardio in between the two circuit training days, but finally stopped. I could feel the physical pain in my legs and that's because I wasn't resting them and giving them time to heal. So, if it were me, I would wait. ESPECIALLY if it's with the weights! Day 3 for me was much better than 1 and 2. I wasn't as sore or so out of breath, but then I realized I had to kick it up a notch. Keep challenging myself with weights and such. I hope this helps! I used to be a novice body builder so know a bit about weight training/exercise.

Chick ledom, you will definitely see everything kick up a notch on week 3. Woo, those mountain climbers. Torture! LOL I too noticed the differences. I'm already doing full jumping jacks, military push ups right on the ground, and just things I couldn't have done the first day and it's not even a full 3 weeks later. Proof that the body really does want our asses moving and will adjust and give us more for it!

ledom · 11-03-2005, 02:15 PM

Emma, I am glad to see your comments on the rest days. I concur. I find I truly need them and I am used to exercising 6 days a week. Today was one hour of cardio day. Let me tell you, an hour on a treadmill is no way to spend an hour. Boring. I had an audio book, still just about more than I could endure, though I did do my full hour. Next week I'll be hitting the mountain trails, something to look at at least while I'm gasping for breath. I am whipped for the week and very glad tomorrow is a rest day. Mountain climbers, here I come, day after tomorrow that is :-).

angel-eyes · 11-03-2005, 04:10 PM

Does anyone know...... Do you have any suggestions on what I can do to substitute the 'mountain climber' move with? I have carpal tunnel in both wrists and can't put any pressure on them. I have substituted full pushups on the floor to a modified pushup with a ball. Any ideas? I start week 3 in a few days and I'm at a loss for what to do.

RockerGirl · 11-03-2005, 05:45 PM

run in place with high knees.

Looking4TheWayOut · 11-03-2005, 06:33 PM

Angel, the mountain climbers REALLY hit the quads. Jillian has these plyos in the book that I'm sure would work. Either that or jumping sumo squats. I think they would really exhaust your legs, which is what the mountain climbers do. I don't feel the mountain climbers in my hands/arms. My thighs are screaming too loud. LOL

missqt · 11-03-2005, 07:25 PM

What pound weights are you guys using? I have a pair of 5lb weights, but I was thinking of getting one of those 4-in-1 dumbbells or buying a set of 8lb dumbbells and 12 lb dumbbells. What do you think?

angel-eyes · 11-03-2005, 07:28 PM

ohhhh, I got it!! I wasn't sure (I should have checked) what muscles were targeted....the upper body or the quads. Thanks Emma and RockerGirl. I was giving it some thought and came up with the idea of running up stairs or running on the beach. hehe...love the beach idea, might involve buying air tickets though!! lol.... thanks again.

missqt.....I started using 6 lb wts handweights, and now have progressed to 10lb handweights. The other excercises involve the weight machines at the gym.

Daisy Boo · 11-03-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JustForUs

Question for anyone who remebers week one day 3........ Either I didnt work out hard enough or Im just too sore to notice. I didnt sweat as uch as I did on day 1, but I did everything it said. Im just curious if anyone had the same thing happen.. did I mention I didnt rest a day? I dont think that matters though.. thank you for any input.

I have to disagree. I did my Day 4 workout yesterday (I took Day 3 as a rest) and sweated my butt off (well, i wish

).

I did find the movements a little easier form wise, but stepped it up a bit. For example, the sumo squats, I moved my legs a little wider and squatted further into the move and held it longer. Kicked my butt! I also added 1-2 minute cardio on my orbitrek in between circuits which kept my heart rate up and really gave me a good workout.

I think the secret is to push yourself daily - if you can increase your weight than the first time you did the move, do it! if you can add 5 more reps, do it! don't get complacent and remain in your comfort zone - push yourself.

Daisy Boo · 11-03-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by missqt

What pound weights are you guys using? I have a pair of 5lb weights, but I was thinking of getting one of those 4-in-1 dumbbells or buying a set of 8lb dumbbells and 12 lb dumbbells. What do you think?

I am using 1, 2 and 3 kg weights (2, 4 and 6lbs roughly). I have also got 4 and 5kg weights, but they will be for much later. The 1 kg are too light, and when I use the 2kg I can feel the 'burn'. Just use what you feel comfortable with really. There is no point in using a large weight if you compromise form and work to failure within the first few reps. Take your time and gradually introduce a heavier weight. Perhaps do a pyramid version, ie, say your doing flys, do the first 15 reps with a 2lb, second set with 4lbs and your final set with 6lbs. Personally I would also reduce the number of reps to 12, 10 and 8 in the same order.

geez, im dribbling on a bit